Exams Administration

Information and resources for exams officers to plan ahead and stay on track throughout the whole exams lifecycle, from entries to results day.

Key Skills explanation of results

Specifications and assessment for Key Skills units were devised and produced by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA).

Key Skills

A pass in one of the three Key Skills

  • Communication
  • Information Technology
  • Application of Number

is indicated by a Pass at one of four levels; Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4, of which Level 4 is the highest.

Wider Key Skills

A pass in one of the three Wider Key Skills

  • Improving Own Learning and Performance
  • Problem Solving
  • Working with Others Communication

is indicated by a Pass at one of four levels; Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4, of which Level 4 is the highest.