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Basedata 2023/24

2023/24 unit link file 2023/24 unit link file This is a text file for your MIS that matches units to awards.
BG23 - November 2023 series zip (2.5 KB) Series includes: Functional Skills English and Mathematics at Level 1 and Level 2 GCSE English Language, Mathematics (special series) Level 3 Extended Project.
1A24 - January 2024 series zip (2.9 KB) Series includes: AQA Certificate Level 3 Applied Business and Applied Science ELC Step Up to English and ELC Mathematics Functional Skills English and Mathematics at Level 1 and Level 2.
3G24 - March 2024 series zip (2.1 KB) Series includes: Functional Skills English and Mathematics at Level 1 and Level 2.
6A24 - June 2024 series zip (11.4 KB) Series includes: AS and A-level AQA Certificate Level 3 Applied Business, Applied Science and Mathematical Studies Functional Skills English and Mathematics, Level 1 and Level 2 Level 3 Extended Project.
6G24 - June 2024 series zip (12.3 KB) Series includes: ELC FCSE GCSE Level 1 Foundation and Level 2 Higher Projects Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics.
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Basedata 2022/23

2022/23 unit link file 2022/23 unit link file This is a text file for your MIS that matches units to awards.
BG22 - November 2022 series zip (2.5 KB) Series includes: Functional Skills English and Mathematics at Level 1 and Level 2 GCSE English Language, Mathematics (special series) Level 3 Extended Project.
1A23 - January 2023 series zip (2.9 KB) Series includes: AQA Certificate Level 3 Applied Business and Applied Science ELC Step Up to English and ELC Mathematics Functional Skills English and Mathematics at Level 1 and Level 2.
3G23 - March 2023 series zip (2.1 KB) Series includes: Functional Skills English and Mathematics at Level 1 and Level 2.
6A23 - June 2023 series
We've made some updates since publishing version 1 (published 24 November 2022).
Version 2 (current version) – what's new
The exam duration for the following components has been set to 000 (information not available):
7366/2D Further Maths AS paper 2 Discrete
7366/2M Further Maths AS paper 2 Mechanics
7366/2S Further Maths AS paper 2 Statistics
7367/3D Further Maths A-level paper 3 Discrete
7367/3M Further Maths A-level paper 3 Mechanics
7367/3S Further Maths A-level paper 3 Statistics
zip (11.4 KB)
Series includes:
AS and A-level
AQA Certificate Level 3 Applied Business, Applied Science and Mathematical Studies
Functional Skills English and Mathematics, Level 1 and Level 2
Level 3 Extended Project.
6G23 - June 2023 series
We’ve made some updates since publishing version 1 (published 24 November 2022).
Version 2 (current version) - what's new
correction to the maximum mark for component PER1 Performing Arts Unit 1
zip (12.3 KB)
Series includes:
ELC
FCSE
GCSE
Level 1 Foundation and Level 2 Higher Projects
Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics.
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Basedata 2021/22

2021/22 unit link file 2021/22 unit link file This is a text file for your MIS that matches units to awards.
BA21 - November 2021 series zip (8.0 KB) zipped exe (193.5 KB) Series includes: AS level in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Further Maths (special series) A-levels (special series) AQA Certificate Level 3 Mathematical Studies (special series).
BB21 - November 2021 series zip (9.9 KB) zipped exe (195.5 KB) Series includes: GCSE 'other' (special series) Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics (special series).
BG21 - November 2021 series zip (2.5 KB) zipped exe (188.0 KB) Series includes: Functional Skills English and Mathematics at Level 1 and Level 2 GCSE English Language and Mathematics (special series) Level 3 Extended Project.
1A22 - January 2022 series zip (2.9 KB) zipped exe (188.0 KB) Series includes: AQA Certificate Level 3 Applied Business and Applied Science ELC Step Up to English and ELC Mathematics Functional Skills English and Mathematics at Level 1 and Level 2.
3G22 - March 2022 series zip (2.1 KB) zipped exe (187.5 KB) Series includes: Functional Skills English and Mathematics at Level 1 and Level 2.
6A22 - June 2022 series (version 2 - updated 6 December 2021)
We’ve made some updates since publishing version 1 (published 3 December 2021).
Version 2 (current version) - what's new
correction to the fee for AQA Certificate Level 3 Mathematical Studies (1350A, 1350B, 1350C)
zip (11.5 KB)
zipped exe (197.0 KB)
Series includes:
AS and A-level
AQA Certificate Level 3 Applied Business, Applied Science and Mathematical Studies
Functional Skills English and Mathematics, Level 1 and 2
Level 3 Extended Project.
6G22 - June 2022 series (version 2 - updated 15 December 2021)
We’ve made some updates since publishing version 1 (published 3 December 2021).
Version 2 (current version) - what's new
change to the duration of the GCSE Geography Paper 2 exam (8035/2)
zip (11.7 KB)
zipped exe (197.0 KB)
Series includes:
ELC
FCSE
GCSE
Level 1 Foundation and Level 2 Higher Projects
Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics
Technical Award.
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Basedata 2020/21

2020/21 unit link file 2020/21 unit link file This is a text file for your MIS that matches units to awards.
3G21 - March 2021 series zip (2.3 KB) zipped exe (142.0 KB) Series includes: Functional Skills English and Mathematics at Level 1 and Level 2.
6A21 - June 2021 series (version 4 - updated 12 April 2021)
We’ve made some updates since publishing version 1 (published 11 December 2020).
Version 4 (current version) - what's new
Updated timetable information (date and session) for Functional Skills English and Maths components
All other components updated to be not timetabled/teacher marks not required
Removed redundant component timetable dates, timetable sessions, time allowed, due dates and maximum marks
Results type or Functional Skills Maths changed from 1 (grade) to B (grade and numeric value)
zip (10.6 KB)
zipped exe (150.5 KB)
Other updates since version 1
Results Type attribute - most options which were B (grade and numeric value) are now 1 (grade)
Examination fees have been set as 'defined' and the prices added
We’ve fixed a line formatting issue that prevented some systems from loading the files.
Series includes:
AS and A-level (reformed linear qualifications)
AQA Certificate Level 3 Applied Business, Applied Science and Mathematical Studies
Functional Skills English and Mathematics at Level 1 and 2
Level 3 Extended Project.
6G21 - June 2021 series (version 3 - updated 12 April 2021)
We’ve made some updates since publishing version 1 (published 11 December 2020):
Version 3 (current version) - what's new
All components updated to be not timetabled/teacher marks not required
Removed redundant component timetable dates, timetable sessions, time allowed, due dates and maximum marks
zip (9.9 KB)
zipped exe (149.5 KB)
Other updates since version 1
Results Type attribute - most options which were B (grade and numeric value) are now 1 (grade)
Examination fees have been set as 'defined' and the prices added
Series includes:
ELC
FCSE
GCSE
Level 1 Foundation and Level 2 Higher Projects
Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics
Technical Award.
BA20 - November 2020 series zip (10.4 KB) zipped exe (150.0 KB) Series includes: AS level and A-level (reformed linear qualifications and modular qualifications) (special series) AQA Certificate Level 3 Mathematics Studies (special series).
BB20 - November 2020 series zip (9.5 KB) zipped exe (149.5 KB) Series includes: GCSE 'other' (special series).
BG20 - November 2020 series zip (2.6 KB) zipped exe (142.5 KB) Series includes: Functional Skills English and Mathematics at Level 1 and Level 2 GCSE English Language and Mathematics (special series) Level 3 Extended Project.
1A21 - January 2021 series zip (3.0 KB) zipped exe (143.0 KB) Series includes: AQA Certificate Level 3 Applied Business and Applied Science ELC Step Up to English and ELC Mathematics Functional Skills English and Mathematics at Level 1 and Level 2 Level 1 Foundation and Level 2 Higher Projects.
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Basedata 2019/20

2019/20 unit link file 2019/20 unit link file This is a text file for your MIS that matches units to awards.
BG19 - November 2019 series zip (2.6 KB) zipped exe (142.5 KB) Series includes: Functional Skills English and Mathematics at Level 1 and Level 2 (final opportunity for legacy specifications) GCSE English Language and Mathematics Level 3 Extended Project.
1A20 - January 2020 series zip (3.0 KB) zipped exe (143.0 KB) Series includes: AQA Certificate Level 3 Applied Business and Applied Science (Applied Generals) ELC Step Up to English and Mathematics Functional Skills English and Mathematics at Level 1 and Level 2 (first assessment of new specifications) Level 1 Foundation and Level 2 Higher Projects.
3G20 - March 2020 series zip (2.3 KB) zipped exe (142.0 KB) Series includes: Functional Skills English and Mathematics at Level 1 and Level 2.
6A20 - June 2020 series zip (11.7 KB) zipped exe (151.5 KB) Version 2 published 18 May 2020 with changes to the Results Type attribute for most Entry Options from B (grade and numeric value) to 1 (grade). Series includes: AS and A-level (reformed linear qualifications) AQA Baccalaureate and Enrichment (restricted entry) AQA Certificate Level 3 (which includes Applied General) Functional Skills English and Mathematics at Level 1, 2 GCE AS/A-levels (modular qualifications) Level 3 Extended Project.
6G20 - June 2020 series zip (10.9 KB) zipped exe (151.0 KB) Version 2 published 18 May 2020 with changes to the Results Type attribute for most Entry Options from B (grade and numeric value) to 1 (grade). Series includes: ELC FCSE GCSE Level 1 Foundation and Level 2 Higher Projects Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics (reformed specification) Technical Award.
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Basedata 2018/19

2018/19 unit link file 2018/19 unit link file This is a text file for your MIS that matches units to awards.
BG18 - November 2018 series zip (2.6 KB) zipped exe (142.5 KB) Series includes: Functional Skills (English and Mathematics) at Level 1 and Level 2 GCSE English Language and Mathematics Level 3 Extended Project.
1A19 - January 2019 series zip (3.0 KB) zipped exe (143.0 KB) Series includes: AQA Certificate Level 3 Applied Business and Applied Science (Applied Generals) ELC Step Up to English and Maths Functional Skills (English and Mathematics) at Level 1 and Level 2 Level 1 Foundation and Level 2 Higher Projects.
3G19 - March 2019 series zip (2.3 KB) zipped exe (142.0 KB) Series includes: Functional Skills (English and Mathematics) at Level 1 and Level 2.
6A19 - June 2019 series zip (16.0 KB) zipped exe (156.0 KB) Series includes: AS and A-level (reformed linear qualifications) AQA Baccalaureate and Enrichment (restricted entry) AQA Certificate Level 3 (which includes Applied General) Functional Skills (English and Mathematics) at Level 1, 2 FSMQ (Advanced level) (restricted entry pilots) GCE AS/A-levels (modular qualifications) GCE Use of Mathematics (restricted entry pilot) Level 3 Extended Project.
6G19 - June 2019 series zip (12.0 KB) zipped exe (152.0 KB) Series includes: AQA Certificate ( all levels except Level 3) ELC FCSE GCSE Level 1 Foundation and Level 2 Higher Projects Technical Award and AQA Level 1/2 Award.
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Basedata 2017/18

2017/18 unit link file 2017/2018 unit link file This is a text file for your MIS that matches units to awards.
BG17 - November 2017 series zip (2.6 KB) zipped exe (142.5 KB) Series includes: Functional Skills (English and Mathematics) at Level 1, 2 GCSE English Language and Mathematics Level 3 Extended Project.
1A18 - January 2018 series zip (3.8 KB) zipped exe (143.5 KB) Series includes: AQA Certificate Level 3 Applied Business and Applied Science ELC Step Up to English and Maths Functional Skills (English and Mathematics) at Level 1 and Level 2 GCSE Additional Science (route 1), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science A (route 1), Science B Level 1 Foundation and Level 2 Higher Projects.
3G18 - March 2018 series zip (2.3 KB) zipped exe (142.0 KB) Series includes: Functional Skills (English and Mathematics) at Level 1, 2.
6A18 - June 2018 series zip (17.9 KB) zipped exe (157.5 KB) Version 5 published 9 May 2018 with corrections to the: AS Design and Technology: Fashion and Textiles written exam (7561/W) time allowed AS Design and Technology: Fashion and Textiles (7561) classification code AS Statistics (5381) classification code. Version 4 published 12 March 2018 with corrections to the: gradeset for A-level French visiting examiner option (7652V) entry option title for A-level Accounting (7126). Version 3 published 10 January 2018 with a correction to the QAN for AS Further Mathematics (7366DS, 7366MD, 7366SM). Version 2 published 22 November 2017 with a correction to the time allowed for AS Design and Technology: Product Design (7551/W). Series includes: AS and A-level (reformed linear qualifications) AQA Baccalaureate and Enrichment (restricted entry) AQA Certificate Level 3 (which includes Applied General) Functional Skills (English and Mathematics) at Level 1, 2 FSMQ (Advanced level) (restricted entry pilots) GCE AS/A-levels (which includes Applied GCEs) GCE Use of Mathematics (restricted entry pilot) Level 3 Extended Project.
6E18 - June 2018 series Basedata for the 6E exam series was removed on 10 January 2018. GCSE Computer Science (9–1) is now included in Version 3 of the 6G18 basedata files.
6G18 - June 2018 series zip (15.4 KB) zipped exe (155.0 KB) Version 5 published 12 March 2018 with a correction to the specification title for AQA Level 1/2 Award Fashion and Textiles (3720). Version 4 published 25 January 2018 with corrections to the due date for GCSE Dance NEA (8236/C) and GCSE Drama NEA (8261/C). Version 3 published 10 January 2018 including the revised GCSE Computer Science qualification (8520) where NEA doesn't count towards the final 9–1 GCSE grade. Version 2 published 22 November 2017 with the corrections to the: specification title for GCSE Art and Design: Fine Art (8202) entry option titles for GCSE Chemistry (8462F, 8462H) time allowed for GCSE French (8658/SF, 8658/SH) GCSE German (8668/SF, 8668/SH) and GCSE Spanish (8698/SF, 8698/SH) speaking tests. This now shows the maximum time permitted for each speaking test (including preparation time). Series includes: AQA Certificate ( all levels except Level 3) ELC FCSE FSMQ (Foundation and Higher) GCSE (linear assessment) GCSE (reformed linear qualifications) Level 1 Foundation and Level 2 Higher Projects Technical Award and AQA Level 1/2 Award
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