btec certificate in planning and administering external ... - SfE

ONLINE TRAINING
OPEN LEARNING COLLEGE
BTEC CERTIFICATE IN PLANNING AND
ADMINISTERING EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS
A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED LEVEL 4 QUALIFICATION
What are the benefits of studying online?
Examinations
Online
Flexibility
Support
Guidance
Applicable
Career
Develop the skills to be an effective Examinations Officer
A user friendly web-based platform, with direct technical support
Study anytime, anywhere online and at your own pace
Supported learning from dedicated personal tutors
Clear guidance on assessments for all units
Assessments that apply your learning to the work environment
Personal professional development
Examinations Officers are crucial to the efficient interaction between the key players in
the examination system.

WHAT IS THE BTEC CERTIFICATE IN PLANNING AND ADMINISTERING
EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS?
This level 4 qualification is designed to deliver, improve and validate the complex skills, knowledge and
understanding required to be an effective examinations officer. The course will:
• Increase the level of understanding among examinations officers about the examinations process
• Improve the efficiency of the relationship between awarding bodies and centres’ examinations officers
• Assist examinations officers in the examinations planning process
• Contribute to the continuing professional development of examinations officers
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
The qualification is primarily designed for those who are working in or aspiring to move to a management role in the
examinations process in colleges or schools; in particular, those staff who have responsibility for ensuring internal
examination systems are efficient and effective. Specifically:
• Examinations officers at the appropriate managerial level who wish to validate their skills, knowledge
and understanding
• Newly appointed or soon to be appointed examinations officers
• Appropriate staff who have responsibility for the examinations process
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The learning is totally online, with guidance from individual Online Tutors for all of the units; there is also a
designated contact based at SfE. The Online Tutor supports the learner and assesses the assignments for the unit.
The learner must complete four units of study to achieve the qualification:
Unit 1 The Examination System Unit 3 Marking and Amending Examination Entries
Unit 2 Personal Skills in the Examination Process Unit 4 Examination Scheduling
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
Each of the units will be assessed through a series of module tasks. Through these tasks the learner will
demonstrate understanding of the learning outcomes to a level of depth and breadth commensurate with a
level 4 qualification. On completion of the unit, assessment will be through an assignment that draws together the
materials gathered through the module tasks. The portfolio built throughout the period of study will create a working
manual for the examinations department.

WHY ONLINE LEARNING?
The online training approach benefits learners by allowing them to study both at home and at work. This has many
advantages for the learner. It allows them to study when and where they wish. It eliminates the need to attend a
set programme at an institute, therefore lowering the overall cost and allowing the learner flexibility in their study.
There is an online community which enables learners to access recommended resources. In addition, learners can
communicate with one another via an online forum where they can share experiences, post questions and support
each other through their learning.
WHAT IS THE COMMITMENT?
All of the four units studied online must be successfully completed to gain the Certificate in Planning and
Administering External Examinations. Progression from one unit to the next is dependent upon completion of the
previous unit. Each unit consists of approximately 30 hours of learning. This represents the total amount a new or
relatively inexperienced examinations officer would spend in gathering information, following the modules of study
and producing the assessment material.
WHEN DOES THE COURSE BEGIN?
SfE operates a roll on roll off system enabling you to start the course on the first Monday of any month.
WHAT DOES IT COST?
The cost of the programme is £650 plus VAT per person for the full qualification. There is also a £70 Edexcel
registration fee. Payment options:
1. One payment at registration of £650 plus VAT and the Edexcel fee of £70.
2. Two payments, the first at registration of £400 plus VAT and the Edexcel fee of £70, the second of £275 plus
VAT three months after registration.
WILL I BE INVOLVED IN REVIEWING THE PROGRAMME?
You will be asked to offer feedback at the end of each unit of study and will submit this via the online programme.
At the end of the programme you will also be asked to review the qualification as a whole.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Please photocopy the application form overleaf and return it to:
SfE Online, 1 Portland Square, Bristol, BS2 8RR. We will acknowledge your application by return of post.
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BTEC CERTIFICATE IN PLANNING AND
ADMINISTERING EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS
PERSONAL DETAILS
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Home address:
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WORK DETAILS
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