GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION
TYSTYSGRIF ADDYSG GYFFREDINOL
GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
TYSTYSGRIF GYFFREDINOL ADDYSG UWCHRADD
ENTRY LEVEL
LEFEL MYNEDIAD
KEY SKILLS
SGILIAU ALLWEDDOL
2007
GENERAL REGULATIONS
245 Western Avenue, Cardiff CF5 2YX
Telephone (029) 2026 5000
Fax (029) 2057 5994
Email: exams@wjec.co.uk
Issued March 2006
CONTENTS
Page
1.
Introduction
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2.
Registration of Centres
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3.
Admission of Candidates
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4.
Dates of the Examinations
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5.
Subjects of the Examinations
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6.
Welsh Medium and Dual Language (English/Welsh) Assessment 12
7.
Combinations of Subjects
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8.
Calculators
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9.
Coursework/Internal Assessment
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10. Examination Results
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11. Requests for Special Consideration for Candidates
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12. Unfair Practice
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13. Retention of Certificates by Centres
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14. Lost and Mislaid Certificates
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15. Enquiries about results (GCE/GCSE)
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16. Copyright
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17. Data Protection Act
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1.
Introduction
For the purposes of this document
2.
(a)
WJEC is the trading name of WJEC/CBAC Ltd., a company limited by guarantee,
controlled by the unitary authorities in Wales;
(b)
an Examination Centre ('the Centre') is a school, college, establishment or institution
approved and registered by the WJEC for the entry of candidates to the WJEC's
examinations and for the conduct of those examinations;
(c)
the Head of Centre is the Head of a school, the Principal of a college or the
responsible person of an institution which is registered as an Examination Centre.
Registration of Centres
2.1
An institution registered as an Examination Centre must be able to meet the
conditions set out below. The WJEC retains to itself the interpretation of these
conditions in any dispute and reserves the right to withdraw approval of a centre at
any time without giving a reason and without compensation.
2.2
The Head of Centre must be familiar with the system of public examinations which
operate in the United Kingdom, and must be capable of providing an adequate
invigilation team.
2.3
The Head of Centre must accept full responsibility for the correct administration and
conduct of the WJEC's examinations.
2.4
The Head of Centre must guarantee
2.5
(a)
an address which must be the normal office of the Head of Centre or
Examinations Officer to which correspondence in connection with
examinations can be directed, and which is normally permanently staffed
during 'opening' hours;
(b)
access to suitable accommodation for candidates to sit examinations
including practical tests.
The Head of Centre undertakes to
(a)
administer and to conduct the WJEC's examinations in accordance with the
regulations and with such other instructions as the WJEC may issue from time
to time. Attention is drawn to the document entitled Instructions for Conducting
Examinations issued by the JCQ. The WJEC expects centres to observe all the
listed requirements;
(b)
appoint an Examinations Officer to act on behalf of the Centre in matters
relating to the WJEC's examinations: the Head of Centre may also be the
Examinations Officer;
(c)
make arrangements to receive and to issue to staff, as appropriate, all notices,
statements, instructions and regulations, specifications and support materials,
marksheets, information and advice, and other materials from time to time
supplied by the WJEC;
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2.6
(d)
issue to each candidate entered through the Centre: a statement of the
candidate's examination entry, the dates and times of his/her examinations,
the examining body's statement of the candidate's provisional results, the
certificate issued by the WJEC, the notices to candidates which relate to the
examinations; and to bring to the attention of the candidates, including any
private or transferred candidates accepted by the Centre, any other
instructions or advice to candidates from time to time supplied by the WJEC
and relevant to the candidate's examinations;
(e)
submit to the WJEC, in accordance with the instructions given when the
information is requested, details of the Centre's provisional and actual entries,
marks for internally-assessed components, forecast grades and any other
information that the WJEC may reasonably require in relation to its
examinations;
(f)
make arrangements to receive and to keep examination material secure at all
times: maintain the security of the WJEC's question papers from their receipt to
the time when they are no longer confidential and keep scripts secure from the
time they are collected from the candidates to their despatch to the WJEC's
examiners;
(g)
ensure that candidates' coursework is produced, marked and despatched
according to the instructions issued by the WJEC;
(h)
make any applications for access arrangements and special consideration in
accordance with the regulations and guidance;
(i)
submit and process any result enquiry and appeal in accordance with the
appropriate regulations;
(j)
submit any applications for changes to the timetable or examination venue in
accordance with the regulations;
(k)
ensure that all candidates in each examination, including private and transferred
candidates, are identified;
(l)
report to the WJEC any established, suspected or alleged case of dishonesty or
malpractice by a candidate or of malpractice or maladministration by a member
of staff discovered by the Centre, to assist any investigation which ensues from
that or from any malpractice suspected by the WJEC and provide such
information and advice as the WJEC may reasonably require;
(m)
facilitate any inspection of the Centre by the WJEC;
(n)
remit examination fees in the manner and at the time specified by the WJEC;
(o)
retain all unclaimed certificates under secure conditions for a minimum
period of twelve months from the date of issue and not to destroy any
unclaimed certificates.
The fact that the Centre is approved for the conduct of the WJEC’s examinations shall
not be stated in or implied by any letter-heading, prospectus, brochure, advertisement
or other literature issued by the Centre in connection with its courses, although such
information may be given to enquirers who specifically ask for it, provided that this is
done in a manner which cannot be interpreted to mean anything other than that the
WJEC is satisfied that the centre has adequate facilities with which to conduct an
external examination.
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3.
2.7
If the WJEC's current or former examiners, moderators, awarders or other examining
personnel are employed in any capacity by the Centre, no mention of it shall be stated
in or implied by any letter-heading, prospectus, brochure, advertisement or other
literature issued by the Centre in connection with its courses.
2.8
Applications for recognition as an examinations centre must be made at least two
years before the first examination for which it is proposed to enter candidates.
Admission of Candidates
Candidates from any centre approved by the WJEC should be presented for examination by the
Head of Centre. The WJEC will not enter into direct communication with candidates entered by
this means as the Head concerned is regarded as acting as their agent. A candidate may enter the
examinations through one centre only at any one examination.
There are no age restrictions on entry for GCE Examinations or Key Skills.
For GCSE Examinations candidates may be admitted to the examination at any age but those of
compulsory school age will normally be expected to have completed a full-time course leading
to the examination.
Examination Entries
Entries must be submitted to the Office by the following dates:
GCE Summer Examinations, not later than 21 March
GCSE Summer Examinations, not later than 21 February
GCE & GCSE Winter Examinations, not later than 21 October
GCSE Autumn Examinations, not later than 1 October
Entry Level Spring Examinations, not later than 14 November
Centres will be informed separately of the entry dates for other examination sessions.
The fees of all internal candidates must be paid in accordance with requirements laid down by
the WJEC.
Examination Entries (Private Candidates)
Entry Procedures and key dates for private candidates are available on request from the office.
N.B. Candidates who are in full or part-time attendance at a school or college which
is an approved centre for the examinations are designated "internal" candidates. A fulltime student is defined as “a student who has at least 15 hours of tuition (class contact)
per week or who attends the examination centre for at least 7 sessions per week where a
session is a morning, an afternoon or an evening”. Such students are not normally
eligible for admission to the examinations as private candidates.
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4.
Dates of the Examinations
GCE Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Examinations
(a)
Winter Examination
The Winter Examinations will begin on 10 January 2007
(b)
Summer Examination
The written examinations will begin on 15 May 2007. Oral and practical examinations
will be held in the late Spring term and the Summer term.
GCSE Examinations
(a)
Winter Examination
The Winter examinations will begin on 12 January 2007.
(b)
Summer Examination
The written examinations will begin on 16 May 2007. Oral and practical examinations
in certain subjects will be held in the late Spring term and the Summer term.
(c)
Autumn Examination
The Autumn examinations will begin on 5 November 2007. Please contact the office
for further details.
Entry Level Examinations
The written examinations will begin on 14 March 2007.
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5.
Subjects of the Examinations
The following subjects are available.
(a)
GCE Advanced Level/ Advanced Subsidiary examinations
Examinations will be available in 2007 in the following subjects:
Art and Design
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Computing
Design and Technology
Drama and Theatre Studies
Economics
Electronics
English Language
English Language and Literature
English Literature
Film Studies
French
Geography
Geology
German
History
Information and Communication Technology
Law
Mathematics
Pure Mathematics
Further Mathematics
Media Studies
Music
Physical Education
Physics
* Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Welsh First Language
+ Welsh Second Language
* Welsh Second Language (Applied)
* World Development
*Available for Advanced Subsidiary certification only.
+ Centres are reminded that the Welsh Second Language examination has been designed for
candidates who have learnt Welsh as a second language and who will have sat GCSE Welsh
Second Language. Candidates who have sat GCSE Welsh First Language are not entitled
to sit GCE AS/Advanced Welsh Second Language.
All assessment units (except Drama DR1) will be available in the Summer series, but only a
restricted range of units will be available in the Winter series (examined in January). Full details
of the units available can be obtained from the office.
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(b)
Advanced Extension Awards (AEA)
In summer 2007 candidates will be able to take AEAs in the subjects listed below. As
indicated, one awarding body only will offer each subject.
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Critical Thinking
Economics
English
French
Geography
German
History
Irish
Latin
Mathematics
Physics
Religious Studies
Spanish
Welsh First Language
Welsh Second Language
AQA
OCR
AQA
OCR
AQA
OCR
OCR
WJEC
CCEA
Edexcel
CCEA
OCR
Edexcel
CCEA
Edexcel
Edexcel
WJEC
WJEC
Centres must be approved to offer examinations with the relevant Awarding Body
before subject entries can be accepted. UK or overseas centres not currently approved
by the relevant Awarding Body should register as soon as possible, preferably by the
end of January 2007. Centres registering with an Awarding Body are under no
obligation to enter candidates for AEAs. Information concerning approval procedures
will be found at the website of the appropriate Awarding Body (see table below).
Centres should make entries directly to the awarding body offering the particular
subject. The closing date for entries is 21 March. Centres which require a Welsh
translation of an AEA should inform the appropriate Awarding Body by 15 January
2007. (Welsh translation is not available for AEA English.) Further information about
specific Awarding Body procedures is available on each of their websites:
www.aqa.org.uk
www.ccea.org.uk
www.edexcel.org.uk
www.ocr.org.uk
www.wjec.co.uk
AQA
CCEA
Edexcel
OCR
WJEC
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(c)
GCSE examinations
Examinations will be available in 2007 in the following subjects:
Art & Design
Business Studies
Catering
Design and Technology: Food Technology
Design and Technology: Graphic Products
Design and Technology: Resistant Materials Technology
Design and Technology: Systems and Control Technology
Design and Technology: Textiles Technology
Design and Technology: Industrial Technology
Drama
Electronics (Modular)
English
English Literature
French
Geography A
Geography B (Avery Hill)
Geology
German
History: Specification A
History: Specification B
Home Economics: Child Development
Home Economics: Food and Nutrition
Home Economics: Textiles
Humanities
Information and Communication Technology
Mathematics
Mathematics (Modular)
Media Studies
Music
Physical Education
Religious Studies Specification A
Religious Studies Specification B
Science: Biology
Science: Chemistry
Science: Physics
Science A: Double/Single Award
Science B Modular: Double/Single Award
Sociology
Spanish
Welsh First Language
Welsh Literature
Welsh Second Language
(Note: New Specifications – Units from Science/Additional
Science/Biology/Chemistry/Physics will also be available)
Vocational Subjects (Double Award)
Applied Art & Design
Applied Business
Applied ICT
Applied Science
Health & Social Care
Leisure & Tourism
Hospitality & Catering
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Short Courses
Design and Technology: Food Technology
Design and Technology: Graphic Products
Design and Technology: Resistant Materials Technology
Design and Technology: Systems and Control Technology
Design and Technology: Textiles Technology
Design and Technology: Industrial Technology
Information and Communication Technology
Physical Education
Religious Studies
Welsh Second Language
Autumn Examinations
The Autumn provision consists of examinations in English (Higher Tier), and
Mathematics (Intermediate & Higher Tier). The question papers in the Autumn
examinations will be based on the same specifications as those for the previous summer
examination. In subjects where centre-based assessments are required, candidates retaking the subject may either use the results of the previous centre-based assessment or
submit new work. Heads presenting candidates for the Autumn examination may, where
circumstances make this course desirable, arrange for the attendance of their candidates
at a neighbouring centre.
(d)
Foundation and Intermediate Award in Welsh Second Language
January and June assessment opportunities will be provided in both units of the
Foundation and Intermediate Award in Welsh Second Language.
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(e)
Entry Level
Art & Design
Business Studies
Childcare
Design and Technology
Drama
English
Food Studies
French
Geography
German
Graphical and Material Studies
History
Humanities
Information and Communication Technology
Land Studies
Life Skills
Mathematics
Media Studies
Motor Vehicle and Road User Studies
Music
Personal and Social Skills
Physical Education
Religious Education
Religious Studies
Science (Single Award)
Science (Double Award)
Spanish
Welsh
Welsh Second Language
Work Skills
(f)
Key Skills Qualifications levels 1-4
Application of Number
Communication
Information & Communication Technology
Improving Own Learning and Performance
Problem Solving
Working with Others
(g)
Level 1 Certificate in Japanese
Assessment opportunities will be provided in the four topics that cover the course
including a final examination in June.
(h)
First Skills Profile
The course is based on a unit structure. It includes both life skills and vocational
units. It is designed to provide for the development of a range of skills in meaningful
and relevant contexts. Each unit is a stand alone unit.
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6.
Welsh Medium and Dual Language (English/Welsh) Assessment
(a) Internal Assessment
Candidates may present portfolio/internally assessed evidence entirely in Welsh, entirely
in English, or in a combination of both English and Welsh. Awarding bodies are not
required to specify the proportion of evidence to be presented in either language where
candidates present evidence for internal assessment in two languages (Welsh and
English).
(b) External Assessment
(i)
Where candidates have been entered for a test or examination through the medium
of Welsh, they may, at the start or during the test/examination, request the English
version of the paper from the invigilator/supervisor. Centres will automatically
receive corresponding numbers of English versions of question papers unless
WJEC is instructed to the contrary.
Where candidates have been entered for a test or examination through the medium
of English, they may, at the start or during the test/examination, request the Welsh
version of the paper, from the invigilator/supervisor. In such circumstances,
centres will be obliged to request Welsh versions from WJEC well before the date
of the examination. They will not be provided automatically.
(ii)
7.
Where a candidate has a subject entry with WJEC in Welsh, components can be
sat in either Welsh or English.
Combinations of Subjects
7.1 Any number or combinations of subjects may be taken except that a candidate may not take
at the same sitting:
(a)
More than one subject with the same certification title at the same level - e.g.
GCSE Mathematics with GCSE Mathematics (Modular).
(b)
GCSEs in Vocational Subjects (Double Award) and Foundation /Intermediate
six-unit GNVQs or other GCSEs with the same title (with the exception of
Art & Design/Applied Art & Design).
(c)
Any combination of Double Award GCSE linear; Single Award GCSE linear;
Double Award GCSE modular and Single Award GCSE modular or any of
the above with Science: Biology (GCSE), Science: Chemistry (GCSE) or
Science: Physics (GCSE).
(d)
GCSE Humanities with GCSE Geography (Avery Hill)
(e)
A GCSE in Welsh Second Language with a GCSE in Welsh (First Language)
and/or Welsh Literature.
(f)
A GCSE in Welsh Second Language with a Foundation and Intermediate Award
in Welsh Second Language.
(g)
Welsh Second Language Advanced, or Advanced Subsidiary with Welsh
(First Language) Advanced, or Advanced Subsidiary.
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8.
(h)
English Literature Advanced or Advanced Subsidiary with English Language
and Literature Advanced, or Advanced Subsidiary.
(i)
English Language Advanced, or Advanced Subsidiary with English
Language and Literature Advanced, or Advanced Subsidiary.
(j)
Any GCSE Full Course subject with a Short Course subject with the same
title. (N.B. In Religious Studies, candidates may take a Full Course in
Specification A at the same sitting as a Short Course in Specification B, or
vice versa.)
Calculators
8.1
Where the use of electronic calculators is allowed in examinations, candidates must
be informed in advance that:
(i)
the calculator must be of a size suitable for use on the desk at which the
candidate will attempt the examination;
(ii)
the power supply for the calculator is the responsibility of the candidate and
must be integral;
(iii)
the working condition of the calculator is the responsibility of the candidate;
(iv)
a fault in a calculator will not normally be considered as justifying the giving
of special consideration to the user;
(v)
calculator cases, instruction leaflets and similar materials must not be in the
possession of candidates during the examination;
(vi)
calculators must not be borrowed from other candidates in the course of an
examination for any reason, although the invigilator may provide a candidate
with a replacement calculator;
(vii)
programmable calculators may be used but no prepared programs may be
taken into the examination room;
Information and/or programs stored in the calculator's memory must be
cleared before the examination. Retrieval of information and/or programs
during the examination is an infringement of the regulations.
(viii)
8.2
candidates are responsible for clearing any information and/or programs
stored in the calculator before the examination.
Calculators which have non-numerical functions or give non-numerical information
are not permitted. Such prohibited facilities include data banks, dictionaries,
language translators, text retrieval and calculators with facilities which are capable of
carrying out symbolic algebra. However, calculators with graphic displays are
permitted. The use of any calculator which is capable of communicating with other
machines for sending/receiving messages is strictly prohibited and the use of such
calculators by candidates will be regarded as malpractice.
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9.
Coursework/ Internal Assessment
9.1
Where coursework or other additional work, such as practical note books, is
submitted the WJEC will handle the material with the greatest care but cannot accept
responsibility for loss or damage. The Committee reserves the right to retain samples
of coursework for record purposes, even where coursework is normally returned to
centres.
9.2
All candidates must meet the coursework requirements given in the specifications for
the subjects for which they are entering.
9.3
The WJEC will require a confirmation of authenticity for each coursework
component as follows:
candidate’s signature that the work is their own;
teacher’s signature that, to the best of their knowledge, this is the case;
forms to be stored in centres and available for inspection.
9.4
Coursework submitted by a private candidate must be authenticated by the candidate as
being his/her own unaided work. The coursework must also be authenticated by:
the head of the centre where the candidate is sitting the examination.
Initial marking of a private candidate's coursework must be carried out by a member of
staff at the centre where the candidate is sitting the examination.
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9.5
The use of word processors in the production of coursework is permitted subject to
any limit on the production of coursework so presented as given in the specification
or in the subject-specific instructions for the conduct of the examination.
9.6
Where candidates repeat non-modular qualifications, their moderated coursework
marks may be carried forward during the lifetime of the specification. In unit-based
schemes, internally assessed units are subject to the same re-sit and aggregation rules
as for all units. However for certain GCE units, in which coursework is combined
with an external assessment, coursework marks may be carried forward for reaggregation with the re-sit of the externally assessed component. All requests to
carry forward marks must be made in accordance with instructions issued by WJEC.
Examination Results
10.1
Advanced Level/Advanced Subsidiary
A pass in an Advanced/Advanced Subsidiary subject is indicated by one of five
grades A, B, C, D and E of which A is the highest and Grade E the lowest.
10.2
Advanced Extension Awards (AEA)
Performance of candidates in the Advanced Extension Examination will be indicated
by either DISTINCTION or MERIT, with Distinction being the higher. Candidates
who do not achieve the standard for Merit will be recorded as ungraded.
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10.3
GCSE
The results of the GCSE examinations are reported on an 8-point scale of Grades: A*,
A, B, C, D, E, F and G. Double Award Subjects will be reported on the same scale but
expressed as: A*A* - GG. Candidates who fail to reach the minimum standard for G
receive no grade and a subject receiving no grade is not recorded on the certificate.
10.4
Entry Level
The results of the Entry Level examinations are reported on the 3 point scale, used for
all Entry Level qualifications in the National Qualifications Framework: Entry 1, Entry
2 and Entry 3, (Entry 3 being the highest). Candidates who fail to reach the minimum
standard for Entry 1 receive no grade and a subject receiving no grade is not recorded on
the certificate.
10.5
Key Skills Qualifications (Wales provision only)
Each of the six key skills is certificated from level 1 (the lowest) to level 4 (the highest)
on successful completion of the internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio.
10.6
Candidates Absent from Part of an Examination
The grade issued to a candidate is awarded on the basis of the candidate having provided
evidence on all parts of the assessment as required by the specification.
A candidate might be absent for part of an examination with or without an acceptable
reason. Where there is an acceptable reason and the centre makes a specific request,
the examining body will give special consideration to the candidate and may
compensate for the missed component(s) provided that the minimum requirements for
an aegrotat award have been met (35% for GCSE and 50% for GCE).
For AS level certification, this must comprise two out of three AS units. For A level
certification, a candidate must have completed a minimum of three units including at
least one A2 unit. An A level award will not be issued on the basis of AS units alone.
In the case of absence without an acceptable reason, a grade will be issued appropriate
to the aggregate mark achieved in the subject, counting zero for the component(s)
missed. In the case of modular or unit based assessment, provided that the candidate has
been entered for the complete set of units required for an award in the GCE or GCSE
specification the result issued will be based on achievement on the parts of the
examination taken, counting zero for each module or part of a module missed.
A GCE or GCSE grade issued in cases where the candidate was absent without an
acceptable reason will be indicated on the results notification and on the certificate by
the symbol # next to the subject grade and a note included to explain that the grade was
awarded on incomplete examination evidence.
A candidate’s entry may be withdrawn if a written request is received up to 14 days
prior to the date of publication of results. The entry of a candidate subject to
investigation for malpractice or disqualification may not be withdrawn.
10.7
The WJEC reserves the right to withhold results and/or certificates where there are
unpaid fees.
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11.
Requests for Special Consideration for Candidates
The WJEC is prepared to give special consideration to candidates who cannot take their
examinations under normal conditions and to those who, because of illness or disability, are
absent from part of an examination or whose performance in the examination is deemed to have
been adversely affected by such circumstances.
Attention is drawn to the Joint Council's booklet entitled Access Arrangements and Special
Consideration: Regulations and Guidance relating to Candidates who are Eligible for
Adjustments in Examinations which has been circulated to centres. Additional copies of the
booklet can be downloaded from the JCQ website www.jcgq.org.uk.
For Entry Level Examinations, the only special arrangements for which centres will be required
to apply will be with respect to visually impaired candidates i.e. requiring enlarged papers,
modifications etc. All other arrangements will be at the discretion of the head of centre.
12.
Unfair Practice
Every candidate is forbidden to introduce any unauthorised material into the examination
room, or to communicate in any way with another candidate, or to indulge in any other form
of unfair practice. Full details on irregular conduct can be found in the JCQ booklet
‘Instructions for Conducting Examinations’. Candidates are also forbidden to indulge in any
unfair practice in the preparation of coursework or project work required for assessment as
part of the examination. Any candidate who uses, or is suspected of using or attempting to
use, any unfair means should be reported immediately to the WJEC.
If the Board is satisfied that an offence has been committed, an appropriate sanction will be
applied. Full details of the range of penalties that may be applied to candidates who commit
malpractice offences can be found in the JCQ booklet “Procedures for dealing with instances of
suspected Malpractice in Examinations and Assessments”. Any centre wishing to appeal against
a decision taken by the WJEC in a case of malpractice should lodge an appeal (together with the
grounds on which it is based) with the WJEC within fourteen days of receipt of the WJEC's
decision letter.
13.
Retention of Certificates by Centres
Unclaimed certificates should be retained by centres under secure conditions for a minimum
period of twelve months. After that period centres should return all unclaimed certificates to
the WJEC enclosing a list of those certificates being returned, and retaining a copy for the
centre's own records. On no account should centres destroy certificates themselves.
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Lost and Mislaid Certificates
Any candidate who has lost or mislaid his/her examination certificate can apply to the WJEC for
either:
(i)
(ii)
A certifying statement of results, or
A letter of confirmation (sent to employers or other persons in authority who may
require proof of a candidate’s qualifications).
A charge will be made for both these services.
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15.
Enquiries about results (GCE/GCSE)
Enquiries in respect of candidates entered by the Head of a centre will be considered only if
submitted by the Head or Deputy.
Such requests must be submitted by 20 September for the Summer examination, by 14 February
for the GCSE Autumn examination and by 14 April for the GCE Winter examination. Any
requests received after these dates cannot be accepted.
Services available
Service 1.
Service 2.
Service 2(p).
Service 3.
A clerical re-check and a statement of the marks.
A clerical re-check, a review of the original marking (re-mark) and a
statement of the marks by component for an individual candidate.
Priority report for Service 2. (Available for GCE AS/Advanced only.)
(Not available for individual candidates)
A re-moderation of the coursework marks and a brief report on the
assessment of the coursework. Coursework samples should be sent
with the request (for Art & Design this also includes the
examination).
The centre will be invoiced for any fee(s) due. The scale of fees will be published annually and
issued with the enquiry booklet, which will be despatched with the statement of provisional
results.
Requests are administered by a special Enquiries about Results Unit set up for this purpose and
are processed as quickly as possible. A full refund of any fee charged will be made if a grade is
changed as a result of an enquiry.
Further details are given in the Joint Council booklet Post-Results Services.
Procedures for Further Appeals
If a centre or a private candidate is dissatisfied with the outcome of an enquiry about results and
wishes to pursue the matter further, an appeal may be submitted to the Appeals Sub-Committee
of the Examinations and Assessment Committee within two weeks of receiving the outcome.
Further information may be obtained from the Director of Examinations & Assessment.
If a centre is still dissatisfied after the final response of the WJEC, a further appeal may be
submitted to the Examinations Appeals Board, 83 Piccadilly, London W1J 8QA.
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Copyright
16.1
The WJEC will permit its examination centres to reproduce its past papers and all
material relating to specifications for internal use within the centres. Centres, however,
may not sell any photocopies of WJEC material. This dispensation applies only to
WJEC material and does not cover past papers and documents of other Examining
Groups.
16.2
Centres are advised that in view of the cost of reproduction, it may prove less expensive
to purchase past papers than to photocopy them. Copies of question papers in small
numbers for the last two years may be purchased from this office.
16.3
Specific permission must be obtained from the Committee in respect of questions
from past papers or other material which it is proposed to include in text books, or in
other publications.
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16.4
17.
Teachers, centres and candidates should note that the WJEC may use extracts from
examination script/coursework material on an anonymous basis in educational
presentations, materials and products.
Data Protection Act
Any enquiries for information relating to this act should be addressed to the Data Protection
Officer at the WJEC offices.
CB/JD/W16(05)
7-Mar-07
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