Assessment Regulations
External Assessment Regulations
Our Approved centres are required to adhere to specific regulations for qualifications with an externally assessed component (online and paper based) for all NCFE qualifications, including those which may be offered and/or delivered under an NCFE-owned brand name (such as “CACHE”).
Internal Controlled Assessment Regulations
Our Approved centres are required to adhere to specific regulations and guidance for qualifications with an internal controlled assessment component. This applies to Functional Skills and our newly approved combined Level 1/2 Technical awards. These qualifications currently have their own regulations.
Functional Skills - Regulations for the Conduct of Controlled Assessment
Reformed Functional Skills – Regulations for the Conduct of Controlled Assessment” – This document is designed to assist centres in the correct administration of the controlled assessment component(s) of the new Functional Skills from 1st September 2019. Updated 02/09/2022
Regulations for the conduct of Controlled Assessment Functional Skills ICT
Qualification Specific Instructions for Delivery (QSID)
Regulation for the Conduct of External Assessment
Regulations for the Conduct of NEA - Non-Exam Assessment
NCFE CACHE - External Assessment Contingency Planning
This publication offers guidance on what a centre should do in any unforeseen circumstances meaning an external assessment cannot go ahead on the published date and time. It also provides guidance on how centres can plan for and deal with severe disruptions and/or emergencies.
NCFE Regulations Annex
This document, to be read in conjunction with our Regulations for the Conduct of External Assessment, offers guidance on completing external assessments during the Covid-19 pandemic.