Basedata
Enquiries about basedata formats should be addressed to AQA at basedata@aqa.org.uk
Basedata for previous academic years is available from
our Basedata Archives 2006 - 2007.
Examination Series 2007 - 2008
- 2006 - 2007 Certification/Unit link
file.
the latest version is: 17 October 2005 version 1.0
Information about basedata formats is provided in the JCQ booklet Formats for the Exchange of Examination Related Data, version 10 (revised June 2007).
Basedata is specification and timetable information in the inter-board common format. It is designed to be imported into school or college administration software. Series marked with an asterisk have been amended since they were originally loaded.
Basedata Schedule 2007-2008
Basedata will be posted to AQA's website in accordance with the following schedule, which has been agreed across the awarding bodies.
| Series Code | Products in Series | Date of website publication | |
| AK07 | October 2007 Series AK Key Skills, Basic Skills | 3 August | zip | zipped exe |
| BK07 | November 2007 Series BK Key Skills, Basic Skills | 3 August | zip | zipped exe |
| BG07 | November 2007 Series BG GCSE English A and B GCSE Mathematics A (3 Tier Specification) Final re-sit opportunity GCSE Mathematics B (3 Tier Specification) Final re-sit opportunity GCSE Mathematics B (2 Tier Specification with Coursework) GCSE Mathematics B (2 Tier Specification without Coursework) GCSE Sciences (New Specifications) Objective Test Units GCSE Sciences A (New Specifications) Awards | 7 September | zip | zipped exe |
| 1A08 | January 2008 Series 1A GCE (including GCE in Applied Subjects) Units and Awards GNVQ Final re-sit opportunity for Externally Assessed Units and Awards FSMQ GCSE Sciences (New Specifications) Written Paper Units Biology, Chemistry and Physics 1,2 and 3 GCSE Science B (New Specification) Awards GCSE Science (Modular) Final re-sit opportunity GCSE Science (Co-ordinated) Final re-sit opportunity GCSE Science Applied Science Final re-sit opportunity GCSE in Vocational Subjects Units and Awards VRQ Intermediate Certificate in Counselling Skills Units and Award VRQ Advanced Certificate in Counselling Units and Award VRQ Advanced Diploma in Counselling Units and Award VRQ Higher Diploma in Counselling Practice Units and Award | 18 September | zip | zipped exe* |
| 1G08 | January 2008 Series 1G GCSE Modern Foreign Languages Modules 1 and 3 | 18 September | zip | zipped exe |
| 1K08 | January 2008 Series 1K Key Skills, Basic Skills | 28 September | zip | zipped exe |
| 3K08 | March 2008 Series 3K Key Skills, Basic Skills | 16 October | zip | zipped exe |
| 3G08 | March 2008 Series 3G GCSE Sciences (New Specifications) Objective Test Units GCSE Science A (New Specification) Awards GCSE Mathematics B (Two-Tier Specification with Coursework) Modules 1-4 GCSE Mathematics B (Two-Tier Specification without Coursework) Modules 1-3 | 16 October | zip | zipped exe* |
| 6G08 | June 2008 Series 6G GCSE Awards GCSE Modular Awards (including Sciences (new specification) Awards) GCSE in Vocational Subjects Awards GCSE Modern Foreign Languages Modules 2 and 4 GCSE Religious Studies B Modules GCSE Sciences (New Specifications) Centre Assessed Units Entry Level Certificate Level 1 and Level 2 Certificates | 16 November | zip | zipped exe* |
| 5K08 | May 2008 Series 5K Key Skills, Basic Skills | 26 October | zip | zipped exe |
| 6A08 | June 2008 Series 6A GCE (including GCE in Applied Subjects) Units and Awards FSMQ Advanced Extension Awards | 16 November | zip | zipped exe* |
| 6B08 | June 2008 Series 6B Overall AQA Baccalaureate Enrichment Scheme | 26 February | zip | zipped exe |
| 6V08 | June 2008 Series 6V GCSE Sciences (New Specifications) Written Paper Units Biology, Chemistry and Physics 1,2 and 3 GCSE in Vocational Subjects Units VRQ Intermediate Certificate in Counselling Skills Units and Award VRQ Advanced Certificate in Counselling Units and Award VRQ Advanced Diploma in Counselling Units and Award VRQ Higher Diploma in Counselling Practice Units and Award | 16 November | zip | zipped exe |
| 6K08 | June 2008 Series 6K Key Skills, Basic Skills | 16 November | zip | zipped exe |
| 6M08 | June 2008 Series 6M GCSE Sciences (New Specifications) Objective Test Units GCSE Mathematics B (Two-Tier Specification with Coursework) Modules 1-5 GCSE Mathematics B (Two-Tier Specification without Coursework) Modules 1-3 | 16 November | zip | zipped exe |
January 2008 Series 1A
- Version 7.0
Changes since version 6.0
A late decision has been made that affects the timetabling of the ICT Functional Skills unit 2. Component 95202 will no longer be an afternoon only test, but can be taken at any point on 24 January. - 22/10/07 version 6.0 loaded
Changes since version 5.0
Fees for following Units have been amended
Unit Was Corrected to APSC1 01600 00510 APSC2F 01600 01430 APSC2H 01600 01430 APSC3 01600 01430 APSC4 01600 01430 AASC1 01600 00510 AASC2F 01600 00945 AASC2H 01600 00945
In addition for
AASC1, AASC2F and AASC2H
The Exam Type Level has been amended from DA to SA
The QCA Classification Code has been amended from 1340 to 0028 - 15/10/07 version 5.0 loaded
Changes since Version 4.0:
A late decision has been made that affects the exam length of the English Functional Skills restricted pilot. Component 970021 now has a 'Time allowed' of 45 minutes (was 30). Please note that this is IN ADDITION to the same change made on 4 October for component 970011.
Fees have been inserted for Functional Skills for English, ICT and Mathematics. - 05/10/07 version 4.0 loaded
Changes since Version 3.0:
Component 970011 now has a 'Time allowed' of 45 minutes. - 25/09/07 version 3.0 loaded
Changes since Version 2.0:
Incorrect syllabus code altered for Additional Applied Science. - 24/09/07 version 2.0 loaded
Changes since Version 1.0:
Remove a number of GNVQ units that are no longer offered in series 1A08.
March 2008 Series 3G
- 06/12/07 Version 2.0 loaded
Changes since version 1.0:
Amended so that forecast grades can be collected for GCSE Science.
June 2008 Series 6A
- 05/03/08 Version 2.0 loaded
Changes since version 1.0:
Added units
8517 – APP ART & DES ADV & ADD.AS
8617 – APP BUSINESS ADV & ADD. AS
8627 – HEALTH & S C ADV & ADD. AS
8647 – LEISURE STDS ADV & ADD. AS
8657 – TRAVEL & TOUR ADV & ADD.AS
8757 – APPLIED ICT ADV & ADD. AS
8777 – APP SCIENCE ADV & ADD. AS
June 2008 Series 6G
- 22/01/08 Version 4.0 loaded
Changes since version 3.0:
Classification code 0012 added to 4871 Applied Media - 02/01/08 Version 3.0 loaded
Changes since version 2.0:
Certificate in Preparation for Working Life and Enterprise and Employability to gradeset V
Level 1 and Level 2 projects are now gradeset F - 23/11/07 Version 2.0 loaded
Changes since version 1.0:
The entry option 9351 for the restricted GCSE pilot Use of Mathematics has been added.
The entry fee of £16.70 has been added for Level 1 and Level 2 projects
Centres are advised that as from and including Summer 2005 AQA will be collecting estimated grades as follows:
GCE/VCE/GNVQ - modular specifications
- every series - estimated grades for externally-assessed units/modules
- in the first two years only (up to and including the second summer series) or where there has been a change to assessment criteria - estimated grades for centre-assessed units/modules
- subject level estimates will no longer be collected
GCSE modular specifications including Applied GCSE
- every series - estimated grades for externally-assessed units/modules
- in the first two years only (up to and including the second summer series) or where there has been a change to assessment criteria - estimated grades for centre-assessed units/modules
- subject level estimates have never been collected
GCSE linear specifications
- subject level estimates will continue to be collected
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