What are The Exams Office online assessments?
These are modules designed to inform, self-assess and measure the understanding of users
Modules currently available are:
- Invigilator Training and Assessment Module
- New Exams Officer Induction and Assessment Module1
- Senior Leader/Line Manager Training and Assessment Module
In addition to the modules, an Exams Officer Digital Accreditation will be launched early in the 2020/21 academic year
1may also be relevant to colleagues acting as an exams assistant or appointed to cover the exams officer role as a contingency measure
How modules are accessed
The modules are accessed by login to The Exams Office portal and navigation to the Assessment Portal area
About the modules
Modules are reviewed and updated each academic year in line with any changes to JCQ regulations and instructions for conducting examinations
Invigilator Training and Assessment Module
This module is designed to support the training of invigilators by informing and measuring understanding
The module contains four individually certificated units and invigilators may undertake any or all of the units as relevant to their role/experience as guided by their exams officer/centre
The units are:
- (Unit 1) New invigilators
- (Unit 2) On-screen tests
- (Unit 3) 2019/2020 regulation changes for experienced invigilators
- (Unit 4) Access arrangements (for invigilators supervising candidates and facilitators supporting candidates
Senior Leader/Line Manager Training and Assessment Module
Designed to support senior leaders/line managers (responsible for exams) through the exam cycle and in supporting their exams officer by informing, self-assessing and measuring understanding
New Exams Officer Induction and Assessment Module
Designed to support a new exams officer’s induction to their centre and the exams process/exam cycle by informing, self-assessing and measuring understanding
Exams Officer Digital Accreditation
Launching early in the 2020/21 academic year
Frequently asked questions about the modules
FAQs are available in the Online Portal
The Exams Office takes no responsibility for any outcomes in centres as a result of the information provided on our website, Online Portal or within our documentation. It is the responsibility of centres to apply this information as they deem necessary within their own centre. You should always contact/refer to the relevant awarding body for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding their qualifications.
