LCCI International Qualifications Update

LCCI INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS UPDATE | OCTOBER 2012FINANCIAL AND QUANTITATIVEQUALIFICATIONSPractice question papers for the newLevel 4 qualifications coming soon!Due to market demand we are currently developing additional practice papers for:• Level 4 Certificate in Applied Business Economics• Level 4 Award in Business Finance and Banking Operations• Level 4 Award in Islamic Finance and BankingThese papers are expected to be live by December 20125

LCCI INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS UPDATE | OCTOBER 2012Teaching Resourcesfor Level 4 Diplomain Accounting andFinance availablenow!EDI is pleased to announce that its teaching resource for the Level4 Diploma in Accounting and Finance is now available for downloadfrom the LCCI website, www.lcci.org.uk The resource emphasisesthe need for developing candidates’ higher order thinking skills andpreparing them to cope with the cognitive demands of the Level 4assessments. It also includes sample questions and answers to showhow candidates are expected to apply these skills when answeringquestions.Passport to SuccessLevel 2 Book-keeping & AccountsAn error has been found in the Passport to Success Solutions Booklet for Level 2 Book-keeping and Accounts:Chapter 1 (Advanced Aspects of Depreciation) page 3, the ‘Asset Disposal Account’ included an incorrect figure in itscalculations; this table will be amended as follows:The Solutions Booklet has been amended to show the correct amount in the Asset Disposal Account. The revised bookletcan be dowloaded via the ‘Qualification Search’ button on the LCCI website; select ‘Book-keeping’ from the subject dropdown list and click on ‘Book-Keeping and Accounts Level 2’. The solutions booklet can be dowloaded from the ‘FreeDownloads’ section.6

LCCI INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS UPDATE | OCTOBER 2012ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONSLevel 3English for AccountingIdeal for you if you:• are a non-native English speaker working or intending to work in anaccounts-related function where you have to communicate usingbook-keeping and accounting vocabulary and terminology in English• are pursuing or have already passed LCCI financial qualifications andwish to further extend your skills and abilitiesCertTEFL Level 5 updateFollowing on the previous update about the review of Level 5 CertTEFL, wewould like to inform you that, unfortunately, we have experienced delays and,therefore, the centres should continue with the current assessment supportmaterial until further notice.7

LCCI INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS UPDATE | OCTOBER 2012DIPLOMA INBUSINESS ENGLISH FORINTERNATIONAL MANAGERSThe CEF C1 and CEF C2 Diploma in Business English for International Managers isdesigned to test candidates’ English language skills in five areas:Telephoning • Presentations • Discussions • Negotiations • Written business communicationFeaturesAvailable On Demand24-months completion periodCertificates for partial achievementThe diploma tests candidates’ English languageskills in five areas: Telephoning, Presentations,Discussions, Negotiations, Written businesscommunicationBenefitsThe centres and candidates are offered greaterflexibility in course and assessment deliveryThe candidates benefit from taking thecomponents of the diploma in stages, over aperiod of time, which allows them to pursue acareer and meet other commitmentsThe candidates who achieve a pass in only onecomponent of the diploma will receive a certificatefor that subjectThe diploma caters for the needs of the candidateswho are non-native English speakers workingor intending to work in business and commercerelated roles8

LCCI INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS UPDATE | OCTOBER 2012Diploma in Business English for International ManagersLevel 3 (CEF C1) and Level 4 (CEF C1-C2*) Diploma in Business English for International Managerstest candidates’ English language skills in five areas:TelephoningPresentationsDiscussionsNegotiationsWritten business communicationLevel 3 Diploma in Business English for International ManagersSelect one from the options below:Option 1Option 2QualificationLevel 3 English for Business (EFB)Level 3 Spoken English for Industry and Commerce (SEFIC)Level 3 SEFIC Telephone testLevel 3 SEFIC Special Topic OptionLevel 3 English for BusinessLevel 4 Spoken English for Industry and Commerce (SEFIC)Level 4 SEFIC Telephone testProductcodeASE3041ASE825ASE951ASE952ASE3041ASE837ASE969MinimumgraderequiredMerit 60%Merit 60%PassPassMerit 60%Pass 50%PassOption 3Level 4 English for BusinessLevel 3 Spoken English for Industry and Commerce (SEFIC)Level 3 SEFIC Telephone testLevel 3 SEFIC Special Topic OptionASE4041ASE825ASE951ASE952Pass 50%Merit 60%PassPassLevel 4 Diploma in Business English for International ManagersQualificationLevel 4 English for BusinessLevel 4 Spoken English for Industry and Commerce (SEFIC)Level 4 SEFIC Telephone testProductcodeASE4041ASE837ASE969MinimumgraderequiredPass 50%Pass 50%PassNotesTo achieve either diploma, students much achieve all the required components within a 24 month periodAll SEFIC components must be completed within a 12 month periodAdditionally, the candidates must apply for the diploma certificate within 12 months of achieving the lastcomponent*To be awarded a CEF C2 diploma candidates must achieve a Merit (60%) or a Distinction (75%) in both Level4 English for Business (ASE4041) and Level 4 SEFIC (ASE837), together with a Pass in the Level 4 SEFICTelephone test.9

LCCI INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS UPDATE | OCTOBER 2012BUSINESS, ADMINISTRATION AND IT QUALIFICATIONSStudent Revision BooksEDI is pleased to announce that new Student RevisionBooks for the following qualifications are now availablefor free download from our website:• Level 3 Certificate in Business Principles andPractice• Level 3 Award in Introduction to Business Strategyand Planning• Level 3 Award in Measuring and Improving BusinessPerformanceThese Student Revision Books outline the key pointsarising from each learning outcome and provideexplanatory notes, tables and diagrams to clarifyconcepts and show relationships between differentconcepts and principles. The Revision Book for Level3 Business Principles and Practice also includes anexamination guidance section to help candidatesimprove their understanding of the examinationrequirements, as well as improve their examinationtechnique.These books can be used for self-study and revision aswell as within the classroom as a supporting learningresource.10

LCCI INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS UPDATE | OCTOBER 2012Certificate in Business Administration(New 2012) qualifications – NQFAccreditedWe are pleased to announce that these qualificationsare now accredited on the National QualificationsFramework (NQF) with the following numbers andtitles:600/6856/5 - EDI Level 1 Certificate In BusinessAdministration (VRQ)600/6855/3 - EDI Level 2 Certificate In BusinessAdministration (VRQ)600/6854/1 - EDI Level 3 Certificate In BusinessAdministration (VRQ)The syllabuses, sample assessments and ExaminationGuidance for Candidates for the new Level 1 and Level2 qualifications, and the syllabus for the new Level 3qualification are available on the LCCI website.Due to the delay in releasing syllabuses and samplepapers for these qualifications, we have decided todelay the launch until Series 2 2013 to allow centrestime to prepare candidates sufficiently for theexaminations.On Demand examinations for all three levels of BusinessAdministration (New 2012) will be available from 1 April2013. Levels 2 and 3 Business Administration (New2012) will also be available for first sitting in Series 22013. In order to allow centres and candidates timeto complete courses based on the old syllabuses,examinations on these syllabuses will be availableconcurrently with the new syllabus examinations inSeries 2 2013 and then On Demand only until 30 April2014.11

LCCI INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS UPDATE | OCTOBER 2012MARKETING AND CUSTOMER SERVICELevel 3 Certificate in Marketing andLevel 3 Certificate in Selling andSales ManagementFollowing on from the article in the previous edition of the LCCI Update, announcing the redevelopment of Level 3Certificate in Marketing and Level 3 Selling and Sales Management qualifications, we would like to inform you of theprogress of these redevelopments.Unfortunately, we are experiencing some delays with these developments and so the new syllabuses will not be availableon our website until November 2012. However, the availability of assessments remains the same; the first Series examinationon the new syllabuses will take place in Series 3, 2013 and On Demand examinations will be available from 1 June 2013.In order to allow centres and candidates time to complete the courses based on the current syllabuses, examinations onthese will be available concurrently in Series 3 2013, which is the last series examinations on the current syllabuses. OnDemand examinations will be available until 31 December 2013.We apologise for any inconvenience the delay in the publication of the syllabuses may cause.12

LCCI INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS UPDATE | OCTOBER 2012Level 3 Certificate in AdvertisingFollowing on from the article in the previous edition of theLCCI Update, announcing the review of the Level 3 Certificatein Advertising qualification, we would like to inform you of theprogress.We have now completed the review and the updated syllabus willbe available on our website November 2012. As a result of thereview, we have revised the syllabus topic titles and have takenthe opportunity to improve the relevance of the qualification byincluding new content relating to website and internet advertising,advertising planning, creative techniques and formats, new mediaand the legal concepts of copyright and defamation. There are noother changes to the technical content of the syllabus.The layout of the syllabus now consists of Learning Outcomes,Assessment Criteria and Taught Content. This presentation is morebeneficial to centres and learners as it provides detailed guidanceon what learners should understand and be able to do.As per the previous article, the assessment will remain as a written examination paper but will consist of fivecompulsory questions instead of a choice of five from ten. Please see the revised syllabus for more detailedinformation on the assessment. A sample examination paper and associated mark scheme and a ‘ExaminationGuidance for Candidates’ document will also be available on the website in November 2012.All examinations, Series or On Demand, sat after 1 June 2013 will be on the revised syllabus and assessment.Level 2 Certificate in Employability SkillsAs per the article in the previous edition of the LCCI Update, the revised Practical Assessment Candidate Book and TutorSupport Pack for the Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills will be available for download from our website fromOctober 2012.Revisions to these documents were carried out to ensure that the assessment remains valid and to provide greatertransparency about the assessment requirements.13

LCCI INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS UPDATE | OCTOBER 2012WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE WORLDNews from SingaporeNews from RomaniaNews from HungarySingaporeArticulation arrangement for LCCI Diploma holders to enter into Advanced DiplomaProgramme offered by SAA Global EducationSAA Global Education is an education arm of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS), the nationalaccountancy body that develops, supports and enhances the integrity, status and interests of the accounting profession.LCCI Singapore is working with SAA Global Education towards the objective to provide higher education learningpathway to LCCI Level 3 diploma graduates with articulation arrangement into advanced diploma leading to the finalyear of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree by University of Plymouth, United Kingdom.Name of Institute(CPE Edutrust Certified) LCCI Level 3 D iploma Enter into Year 2 D iploma Final Year UniversityGroup Diploma in AccountingGroup Diploma in Cost AccountingGroup Diploma in Management AccountingSpecialised Diploma in Accounting & FinanceDiploma in Business Studies(Compulsory pass in Level 3 Accounting is required)SAA GE Advanced Diploma (9months)I n Business M anagement orI n Accounting and FinanceUniversity of P lymouthBachelor of Arts (Hons)Business Administration orBachelor of Arts (Hons)Accounting and FinanceWe are delighted to announce the alliances with SAA-GE in new high quality and efficient pathway to UK UniversityDegrees. Article submitted by Guan Lee, SingaporeRomania Centre opening in CraiovaThe opening of LCCI Romania’s latest Approved Examination Centre in Craiova,Simone Educational Centre, was attended by over 150 students. The event, on7th September was attended by LCCI Romania’s Country Manager, Eva Borbelyand Aranka Ranoiu who is successfully adjusting to her new role as BusinessDevelopment Manager. After congratulating the management of SimoneEducational Centre on achieving the Approved Examination Centre status,Eva Borbely presented LCCI’s English for Business and JETSET examinationsto the enthusiastic audience. Another main attraction of the event, especiallyappreciated by the younger learners, was the game introduced by ArankaRanoiu, where students were required to listen closely to Eva’s LCCI presentationand then answer questions on the content. 10 smart students with all correctanswers won LCCI backpacks. LCCI Romania is pleased to welcome the centrein Craiova to its growing family across the country.Attendees filling the game-cards.Article and image submitted by Eva Borbely,Romania14

LCCI INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS UPDATE | OCTOBER 2012Romania Celebrating Successful Candidates in BârladOn 30 September, to mark 3 years successful delivery of LCCIexaminations, Centrul de Performanţă în Educaţie from Bârladorganised a special event to celebrate its sucessful candidates inJETSET ESOL examinations. Around 70 students met togetherwith parents, teachers and staff to share experiences regardingthe examination and to acknowledge their achievments. ArankaRanoiu, Business Development Manager of LCCI Romania attendedthis important event to present the certificates to the students. Inher presentation Aranka explained to the audience the value thatan internationally recognized certificate brings to the students andhow they can benefit from this qualification in their further studiesand careers.Candidates waiting for the event to begin.Congratulations to the students, teachers and of course themanagement of the school!Article and images submitted by Eva Borbely, RomaniaAranka Ranoiu, LCCI Romania Business Development Managerexplaining how students can make a good use of theircertificates.Hungary5th Annual LCCI Hungary Medallion Presentation at the British EmbassyIt seems just a few weeks ago that we were celebrating the 2011 event and herewe are once again, for the fifth time now, celebrating the achievements of the LCCIEnglish for Business Hungarian Gold and Silver Medallion winners. The event, whichas usual was held in the prestigious surroundings of the Old Banking Hall at theBritish Embassy in Budapest was attended by HM Ambassador Jonathan Knott,representatives of LCCI Centres from across the country and of course the medallionwinners with their families.Following a champagne welcome, speeches by the Ambassador and Alan Godsave,LCCI’s Regional Director were followed by presentation of the awards to Goldwinner József Juhász from Szolnok College and Silver winner Péter Simor fromInternational Business School, Budapest. Alan also brought a message of greetingand encouragement from Adam Robinson, EDI International Business DevelopmentManager, who was unable to be present. Before enjoying an excellent buffet lunch,attendees were provided with a product update describing the advantages for bothcandidates and centres of the LCCI Diploma in Business English for InternationalManagers which it is planned to introduce to the market in 2013.The afternoon session was devoted to the annual Standardisation Meeting for Englishfor Business Oral Examiners during which good practice examples were demonstratedand discussed.Silver Medal winner Peter SimorHM Ambassador Jonathan Knott withAlan Godsave, LCCI Regional DirectorOn leaving, many participants said that they were already looking forward to next year!Article and images submitted by Alan Godsave, Hungary15Gold Medal winner Jozsef Juhasz withstaff from Szolnok College and LCCIHungary

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