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Conduct of Examinations
Each examination must be taken on the day and at the time shown on the
timetable.
The published starting time of all examinations for UK centres is either
9:00am or 1:30pm. Candidates with more than one examination in a
session should take these consecutively. A supervised break may be given
between consecutive examinations.
UK centres may start an examination earlier than, or later than, the
published starting time for the session without prior approval from Pearson.
However, in order to maintain the security of the examination all
candidates must start examinations scheduled for a morning session no
earlier than 8:30am and by 09:30am and for an afternoon session no
earlier than 1:00pm and by 2:00pm, except where arrangements have
been made for dealing with timetable clashes. No other departure from the
timetable is permitted without the prior written approval of Pearson.
Examination centres should refer to the JCQ publication 'Instructions for
Conducting Examinations' in the first instance.
UK base candidates who take an examination earlier than the published
starting time shown on the timetable must remain under centre supervision
until one hour after the published starting time for that examination.
UK based candidates who take an examination later than the published
starting time shown on the timetable must remain under centre supervision
from 30 minutes after the published starting time for the paper concerned
until the time when those candidates begin their examination.
When a change is made to the published starting time for an examination it
is the responsibility of the centre to inform all candidates affected by the
alteration.
earlier than 8:30am and by 09:30am and for an afternoon session no
earlier than 1:00pm and by 2:00pm, except where arrangements have
been made for dealing with timetable clashes. No other departure from the
timetable is permitted without the prior written approval of Pearson.
Examination centres should refer to the JCQ publication 'Instructions for
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Internal/External
Component Qualification Sizes
Qualification Sector Component Name Exam/Task Duration Access Level of control Additional information invigilator
Code (Double click to expand cell to see all qualifications)
required
Medium Control Learners are allowed to bring up to two A4 sides of notes into Activity 2 and
It is recommended learners spend approximately 30 hours in preparation for the assessment two A4 sides of notes into Activity 5. These must be hard copies and can be
Prep: 30 hours.
activities under monitored supervision handwritten or word processed. If word processed, the font size must be 10
Supervised: 2 hours
point minimum. Learner notes: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Music Performance (360 GLH) 601/7090/6
RQF BTEC National Music Performance 20175K Unit 3: Ensemble Music Performance Task (written activity) plus time Web Release Internal
High Control • should be written in bullet point form Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Music Performance (180 GLH) 603/3027/2
stipulated for recording
There are five activities in the set task. These must be completed under formal • must not contain full sentences or extended writing
practical evidence
supervision. The time allowed for this task is two hours for Activity 5: Critical Review, • must be checked by the teacher/tutor prior to the supervised assessment
plus the time stipulated in Activities 1, 2, 3 and 4 for the video recordings. period
Medium Control Learners must complete this task on a computer using word processing
The set task preparation should be carried out with three hours of monitored supervision. During this time they may have access to audio material, and research software. Learners must save their work regularly and ensure that all
materials including the internet. Learners must work independently and must not be given guidance or feedback on the completion of the preparatory work. materials can be identified as their work.
Prep: 3 hours (monitored)
RQF BTEC National Music Performance 20177K Unit 2: Professional Practice in the Music Industry Task Web Release All work must be saved as PDF documents, on a secure device and encrypted Internal Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Music Performance (360 GLH) 601/7090/6
Supervised: 5 hours
High Control as per the ASG.
Learners must be given five hours to complete the task under formal supervised conditions. Please see the Admin Support Guide Version 2 and the BTEC External
Learners must have access to a hard copy of their notes from the monitored preparation period and a computer. Assessment Adaptations for all requirements and conditions.
Medium Control Learners must complete this task on a computer using word processing
The set task preparation should be carried out with three hours of monitored supervision. During this time they may have access to audio material, and research software. Learners must save their work regularly and ensure that all
materials including the internet. Learners must work independently and must not be given guidance or feedback on the completion of the preparatory work. materials can be identified as their work.
Prep: 3 hours (monitored)
RQF BTEC National Music Performance 20177K Unit 2: Professional Practice in the Music Industry Task Web Release All work must be saved as PDF documents, on a secure device and encrypted Internal Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Music Performance (360 GLH) 601/7090/6
Supervised: 5 hours
High Control as per the ASG.
Learners must be given five hours to complete the task under formal supervised conditions. Please see the Admin Support Guide Version 2 and the BTEC External
Learners must have access to a hard copy of their notes from the monitored preparation period and a computer. Assessment Adaptations for all requirements and conditions.
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Internal/External
Qualification Sector Component Code Component Name Exam/Task Duration Access Level of control Additional information
invigilator required
High control
NQF BTEC First Business 21325E Unit 9: Principles of Marketing Exam 1h 30m Secure dispatch
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
You do not need any other materials. Internal
High control
NQF BTEC First Business 21927G Unit 9: Principles of Marketing (W) Exam 1h 30m Secure dispatch
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
You do not need any other materials. Internal
High control
NQF BTEC First Creative Digital Media Production 21526E Unit 1: Digital Media Sectors and Audiences Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
You do not need any other materials. Internal
High control
NQF BTEC First Hospitality 21541E Unit 1: Introducing the Hospitality Industry Exam 1h 15m Secure dispatch
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
You do not need any other materials. Internal
High control
NQF BTEC First Hospitality 21937G Unit 1: Introducing the Hospitality Industry (W) Exam 1h 15m Secure dispatch
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
You do not need any other materials. Internal
High control
NQF BTEC First Engineering 21174E Unit 9: Interpreting and Using Engineering Information Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
You must have: A calculator. Internal
High control
NQF BTEC First Engineering 21925G Unit 9: Interpreting and Using Engineering Information (W) Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
You must have: A calculator. Internal
High control
NQF BTEC First Health and Social Care 20544E Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Music 21512E Unit 1: The Music Industry Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Creative Digital Media Production 21647E Unit 8: Media Industry in Context Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Public Services 21484F Unit 1: The Role and Work of the Public Services Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Public Services 21933G Unit 1: The Role and Work of the Public Services (W) Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Travel and Tourism 21474E Unit 1: The UK Travel and Tourism Sector Exam 1h 15m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Animal Care 21883G Unit 1: Animal Health Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions. You do not need any other materials. Internal
High control
NQF BTEC First Health and Social Care 20952E Unit 9: Healthy Living Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Construction and the Built Environment 21635E Unit 11: Sustainability in Construction Exam 1h 15m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Construction and the Built Environment 21941G Unit 11: Sustainability in Construction (W) Exam 1h 15m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Public Services 20537G Unit 6: Citizenship, Society and the Public Services Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Public Services 21943G Unit 6: Citizenship, Society and the Public Services (W) Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Travel and Tourism 21627E Unit 7: Travel and Tourism Business Environments Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First CPLD 21486E Unit 1: Patterns of Child Development Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Applied Science 20460E Unit 1: Principles of Science Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions. You must have: A calculator and a ruler Internal
High control
NQF BTEC First Applied Science 21909G Unit 1: Principles of Science (W) Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions. You must have: A calculator and a ruler. Internal
High control
NQF BTEC First Applied Science 20474E Unit 8: Scientific Skills Exam 1h 15m Secure dispatch This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions. You must have: A calculator, ruler, pencil and eraser. Internal
High control
NQF BTEC First Applied Science 21911G Unit 8: Scientific Skills (W) Exam 1h 15m Secure dispatch You must have: A calculator, ruler, pencil and eraser. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
Low control
(non-supervised conditions) - Pre-release/Theme
NQF BTEC First Performing Arts 20512E Unit 1: Individual Showcase Task n/a Web release You do not need any other materials. Internal
High control
(supervised conditions) - Externally Set Task
Low control
(non-supervised conditions) - Portfolio development of supporting studies
Prep: 20h 00m
NQF BTEC First Art & Design 20478E Unit 2: Creative Project in Art and Design Task Web release You do not need any other materials. Internal
Supervised: 10h 00m
High control
(supervised conditions) - Final outcome
Low control
(Non-supervised conditions) - Portfolio development of supporting studies
Prep: 20h 00m
NQF BTEC First Art & Design 21913G Creative Project in Art and Design (W) Task Web release You do not need any other materials. Internal
Supervised: 10h 00m
High control
(supervised conditions) - Final outcome
High control
NQF BTEC First Health and Social Care 20544E Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Animal Care 21883G Unit 1: Animal Health Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions. You do not need any other materials. Internal
High control
NQF BTEC First Applied Science 20460E Unit 1: Principles of Science Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions. You must have: A calculator and a ruler Internal
High control
NQF BTEC First Applied Science 21909G Unit 1: Principles of Science (W) Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions. You must have: A calculator and a ruler. Internal
High control
NQF BTEC First Health and Social Care 20952E Unit 9: Healthy Living Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Travel and Tourism 21474E Unit 1: The UK Travel and Tourism Sector Exam 1h 15m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First CPLD 21486E Unit 1: Patterns of Child Development Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Music 21512E Unit 1: The Music Industry Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Hospitality 21541E Unit 1: Introducing the Hospitality Industry Exam 1h 15m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Hospitality 21937G Unit 1: Introducing the Hospitality Industry (W) Exam 1h 15m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Creative Digital Media Production 21526E Unit 1: Digital Media Sectors and Audiences Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Engineering 21174E Unit 9: Interpreting and Using Engineering Information Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch You must have: A calculator. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Engineering 21925G Unit 9: Interpreting and Using Engineering Information (W) Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch You must have: A calculator. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Business 21325E Unit 9: Principles of Marketing Exam 1h 30m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Business 21927G Unit 9: Principles of Marketing (W) Exam 1h 30m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Public Services 21484F Unit 1: The Role and Work of the Public Services Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Public Services 21933G Unit 1: The Role and Work of the Public Services (W) Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Applied Science 20474E Unit 8: Scientific Skills Exam 1h 15m Secure dispatch This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions. You must have: A calculator, ruler, pencil and eraser Internal
High control
NQF BTEC First Applied Science 21911G Unit 8: Scientific Skills (W) Exam 1h 15m Secure dispatch You must have: A calculator, ruler, pencil and eraser. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Travel and Tourism 21627E Unit 7: Travel and Tourism Business Environments Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Construction and the Built Environment 21635E Unit 11: Sustainability in Construction Exam 1h 15m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Construction and the Built Environment 21941G Unit 11: Sustainability in Construction (W) Exam 1h 15m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Public Services 20537G Unit 6: Citizenship, Society and the Public Services Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Public Services 21943G Unit 6: Citizenship, Society and the Public Services (W) Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
High control
NQF BTEC First Creative Digital Media Production 21647E Unit 8: Media Industry in Context Exam 1h 00m Secure dispatch You do not need any other materials. Internal
This is the completion of assessment in formal invigilated examination conditions.
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Internal/External
Qualification Sector Component Code Component Name Exam/Task Duration Access Level of control Additional information
invigilator required
High Control
Supervised: 2h
BTEC Technical CPLD (Early Years Practitioner) 21221K Unit 2: Child Development from Birth up to Five Years Task Secure dispatch The set task should be completed during the period timetabled by Pearson. The set task must be carried out You do not need any other materials. Internal
30m
under supervised conditions and must take place in one session.
High Control
Supervised: 2h
BTEC Technical Animal Care 21177K Unit 4: Animal Welfare Task Secure dispatch The set task must be carried out under supervised conditions. The set task must be completed during the 2 You do not need any other materials. Internal
30m
day period timetabled by Pearson. The set task can be in more than one supervised session.
High Control
Supervised: 3h
BTEC Technical Digital Technology 21262K Unit 5: IT Service Solutions Task Web release This set task must be undertaken during a maximum window of two days once started. Candidates are not You must have: Activity1_IT_Service_Catalogue_Options.doc Activity2_IT_Service_Solution.doc Activity3_Impact_Implications_Review.doc Internal
30m
permitted to prepare notes to take into the set task.
High Control
Supervised: 2h
BTEC Technical CPLD (Early Years Practitioner) 21221K Unit 2: Child Development from Birth up to Five Years Task Secure dispatch The set task should be completed during the period timetabled by Pearson. The set task must be carried out You do not need any other materials. Internal
30m
under supervised conditions and must take place in one session.
High Control
Supervised: 2h
BTEC Technical Animal Care 21177K Unit 4: Animal Welfare Task Secure dispatch The set task must be carried out under supervised conditions. The set task must be completed during the 2 You do not need any other materials. Internal
30m
day period timetabled by Pearson. The set task can be in more than one supervised session.
High Control
Supervised: 3h
BTEC Technical Digital Technology 21262K Unit 5: IT Service Solutions Task Web release This set task must be undertaken during a maximum window of two days once started. Candidates are not You must have: Activity1_IT_Service_Catalogue_Options.doc Activity2_IT_Service_Solution.doc Activity3_Impact_Implications_Review.doc Internal
30m
permitted to prepare notes to take into the set task.
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Qualification Examination code Subject Title Unit Part Duration Level of control Additional information
invigilator
Task/Test required
Medium Control
Part 1 task and answer booklet is to be
completed in one session of 2 hours
within the first four days of the
You do not need any other
BTEC Tech Award 21141K Engineering Responding to an Engineering Brief Component 3 Part 1 2 hours Task timetabled period. Internal
materials.
High Control
Part 2 set task is undertaken under
formal supervision in a single session of
1.5 hours in the timetabled session.
Medium Control
Part 1 task and answer booklet is to be
completed in one session of 2 hours
within the first four days of the
1 hour 30 You do not need any other
BTEC Tech Award 21141K Engineering Responding to an Engineering Brief Component 3 Part 2 Task timetabled period. Internal
minutes materials.
High Control
Part 2 set task is undertaken under
formal supervision in a single session of
1.5 hours in the timetabled session.
Medium Control
Part 1 task and answer booklet is to be
completed in one session of 2 hours
within the first four days of the
You do not need any other
BTEC Tech Award 21141K Engineering Responding to an Engineering Brief Component 3 Part 1 2 hours Task timetabled period. Internal
materials.
High Control
Part 2 set task is undertaken under
formal supervision in a single session of
1.5 hours in the timetabled session.
Medium Control
Part 1 task and answer booklet is to be
completed in one session of 2 hours
within the first four days of the
1 hour 30 You do not need any other
BTEC Tech Award 21141K Engineering Responding to an Engineering Brief Component 3 Part 2 Task timetabled period. Internal
minutes materials.
High Control
Part 2 set task is undertaken under
formal supervision in a single session of
1.5 hours in the timetabled session.
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Subject
Animal Care
Child Development
Enterprise
Animal Care
Child Development
Enterprise
Sport
Music Practice
Performing Arts
Title Unit
Task/Test
2 hours Exam
2 hours Exam
2 hours Exam
2 hours Exam
1 hour 30 minutes Exam
2 hours Exam
2 hours Exam
2 hours Exam
2 hours Exam
2 hours Exam
2 hours Exam
20 hours Task
10 hours Task
23 hours Task
11 hours Task
11 hours Task
Internal/
External
Level of control Additional information
invigilator
required
High control
You do not need any other
This is the completion of assessment in formal Internal
invigilated examination conditions. materials.
High control
You do not need any other
This is the completion of assessment in formal Internal
invigilated examination conditions. materials.
High control
You do not need any other
This is the completion of assessment in formal Internal
invigilated examination conditions. materials.
High control
You do not need any other
This is the completion of assessment in formal Internal
invigilated examination conditions. materials.
High control
This is the completion of assessment in formal Calculator, Ruler Internal
invigilated examination conditions.
High control
You do not need any other
This is the completion of assessment in formal Internal
invigilated examination conditions. materials.
High control
You do not need any other
This is the completion of assessment in formal Internal
invigilated examination conditions. materials.
High control
You do not need any other
This is the completion of assessment in formal Internal
invigilated examination conditions. materials.
High control
You do not need any other
This is the completion of assessment in formal Internal
invigilated examination conditions. materials.
High control
You do not need any other
This is the completion of assessment in formal Internal
invigilated examination conditions. materials.
High control
You do not need any other
This is the completion of assessment in formal Internal
invigilated examination conditions. materials.
High control
You do not need any other
This is the completion of assessment in formal Internal
invigilated examination conditions. materials.
High control
This is the completion of assessment in formal Calculator, Ruler Internal
invigilated examination conditions.
High control
You do not need any other
This is the completion of assessment in formal Internal
invigilated examination conditions. materials.
High control
You do not need any other
This is the completion of assessment in formal Internal
invigilated examination conditions. materials.
High control
You do not need any other
This is the completion of assessment in formal Internal
invigilated examination conditions. materials.
Learners will produce a portfolio
of work and a development
review in response to a creative
brief. They will be assessed on
their demonstration of: • their
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understanding of the
requirements of the brief • the
development and production of a
response to a brief • presenting a
response to a brief