Functional Skills Invigilation Sandy Riddell Qualifications Manager Invigilation
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Functional Skills Invigilation Sandy Riddell Qualifications Manager
Invigilation – General principles w Invigilation is a centre responsibility w SQA expects centres to follow JCQ guidance w Assessment process must be fair for all candidates, in all centres w Invigilator must: – prevent candidate malpractice – maintain the security of the assessments
Invigilators: who and how many? w A tutor/trainer who has be involved in preparing the candidates should not act as the sole invigilator w One invigilator for each group of 20 or fewer candidates w Technical support should be available during the assessment
Candidate Identification w Centres must ensure the ID of each candidate is checked before the assessment w Tutor/trainers may be present before the assessment starts to assist with ID check w Ensure candidates carefully check their details on SOLAR once they enter the keycode: – confirm name and d. o. b – confirm assessment
Candidate Instructions w Invigilators should announce candidate instructions before the assessment starts w Instructions should include: – No mobile phones or other digital communication or storage devices are allowed in the exam room – Do not attempt to communicate with other candidates during the assessment – List any items candidates may be allowed in the exam room (calculator, dictionary, note paper and pen) – Start time and finish time
Room layout for assessments w Any posters, wall charts or other information that might assist candidates should be removed w Seating should be arranged to ensure one candidate does not overlook the screen of another w Centre must record and retain a seating plan for the assessment
Potential Malpractice w SQA Markers check for any signs of similarity in candidate responses w SQA fully investigates: – Potential malpractice highlighted during marking – Any allegations of malpractice raised by candidates or centre staff
Tutor/trainer qualifications? w There are no specific qualifications specified for tutor/trainers delivering Functional Skills w Tutor/trainers must be: – fully conversant with the FS criteria and the skills standards and assessment weightings – competent in the Functional Skill they are delivering, to a level that is above the level they are delivering w We would encourage tutor/trainers to work towards appropriate qualifications (e. g. Cert of Ed, Learning & Dev Units)
