Identification of Candidates Policy - Royal Academy of Dance

Identification of Candidates Policy1 Policy Statement1.1 In accordance with its statutory obligations as an Awarding Organisation, the RoyalAcademy of Dance (RAD) Examinations Board takes reasonable steps to ensurethe correct and accurate identification of all examination candidates.2 Approved Examination Centre Examinations2.1 In signing the AEC1 entry form, and in accordance with the conditions of entrystipulated in Examinations Information, Rules and Regulations, the Applicantagrees to ensure the identity of the candidate at the time of the examination.3 RAD Approved Venue Examinations3.1 All candidates are required to show valid photographic identification when signingin on the day of the examination.Any official documentation which includes photographic ID may be used such as:• Passport• Driving Licence• Student Union Card• Travel Pass• ID Card etc.3.2 Candidates who do not possess valid photographic ID must instead complete an‘RAD Photographic ID Form’, including a current photograph of the candidate andthe signature of the Applicant, and present this in place of photo ID.3.3 The Examination Attendant must note on the daysheet whether or not thecandidate has produced the required documentation, and what form thedocumentation takes.3.4 If photographic evidence is not produced by the candidate on the day of theexamination, they may take their examination but should submit theirdocumentation to the relevant RAD Office immediately after the examination.3.5 The RAD reserves the right to withhold the result if photographic evidence is notprovided.RAD Examinations BoardIdentification of Candidates Policy – May 2012Page 1 of 2

4. ResponsibilitiesThe Examinations Operations Manager is responsible for the management andthe annual review of the policy.The Director of Examinations is responsible for signing-off all policies.5. Monitoring and Review5.1 This policy will be monitored by the Examinations Quality Assurance Committee,which is chaired by the Director of Examinations.6. Circulation• National Directors, Managers and Representative Offices• RAD Examiners• RAD WebsitesRAD Examinations BoardIdentification of Candidates Policy – May 2012Page 2 of 2