Face-to-face invigilation

Guidance for learners sitting our external assessments without eProctoring.

External assessments are assessments that are both written and marked by YMCA Awards.

Our external assessments can either be completed as printed exam papers or on screen using a computer.

All external assessments must be invigilated, which means someone will supervise your assessment to ensure you're following the rules. This page provides guidance on external assessments where the invigilator will be in the same room as you.

 

Before the assessment starts

  • Check you have at least one pen, a traditional calculator (if permitted) and photographic ID (usually a passport or driving licence).
  • Arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the assessment is due to start.
  • Switch off your mobile phone and any other smart devices. You'll need to leave these in the area designated by your invigilator during the assessment so avoid bringing anything you won't need.

Once you are sitting in the assessment room

  • Check your name is printed on both the cover of the assessment paper and on your answer sheet or, if you're completing an onscreen assessment, that the information shown onscreen is correct.
  • Carefully read the instructions on the front of the assessment paper or displayed onscreen.

During the assessment

  • Leave your ID on your desk for the invigilator to check.
  • Follow any instructions provided by the invigilator, on your assessment paper or onscreen.
  • Sign the bottom of your answer sheet (paper-based assessments only).
  • Do not attempt to communicate with anyone other than the invigilator.
  • Do not make written notes on the content of the assessment paper or try to take screenshots.

Once you've completed the assessment

  • Leave all assessment materials (assessment paper, answer sheet and any notes) in the assessment room.
  • You must remain in the assessment room for at least the first 30 mins of the assessment, unless instructed to leave by the invigilator.
  • If you leave the assessment room whilst others are still working, please do so as quietly as possible.
  • Once you have left the assessment room, you won't be allowed to re-enter.