Posted: 4 April 2019

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We’ve been hard at work improving stability and the experience of using Y-mark and we’re excited to announce Y-mark 2.0!

Clearer instructions to learners

We’ve updated our Y-mark instructions to make it clearer what learners need to do.

Before you begin, you should ensure that you’ve studied the relevant unit content. However, you can refer to your notes or other learning resources during the assessment.

You need to score 100% in all workbooks in order to pass the assessment. If you don’t score 100% in a workbook first time, you’ll be able to go back and try the questions you got wrong again. If you exit the worksheet and come back later, you’ll need to start from the beginning.

There is a limit to the maximum number of times you can attempt these worksheets. So, if you’re struggling you need make sure you talk to your tutor to get further support.

These workbooks perform best in Google Chrome. You don’t need to enable Adobe Flash when viewing in Google Chrome, but it may improve your experience.

Breaking down large worksheets into smaller chunks

Worksheets are now shorter. Learners need to answer a maximum of 15 questions before finding out how they’ve done.

Improved stability

We’ve made changes to how the workbooks function to prevent data loss where learners use the workbooks in unexpected ways. If a learner doesn’t get 100% on a worksheet first time, they’ll still be able to go back and correct their incorrect answers. But, if they exit the session or switch devices, they’ll need to start again.

The changes are already live for Y-mark Digital Assessment Workbooks for the following qualifications:

  • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing – Exercise and Physical Activity for Children (500/8269/3)
  • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing – Group Exercise to Music (500/8269/3)
  • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing – Water-Based Exercise (500/8269/3)
  • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing – Gym-Based Exercise (500/8269/3)
  • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Walking (600/6203/4)
  • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (603/2767/4)
  • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Group Circuit Training (603/3752/7)
  • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Group Indoor Cycling (603/3817/9)
  • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Group Exercise to Music (Freestyle) (603/3406/X)
  • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in the Foundations of Strength and Conditioning (Trainer) (603/3413/7)
  • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Circuit Training Sessions (601/0485/5)
  • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Group Indoor Cycling Sessions (601/5010/5)
  • YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Health, Fitness, and Exercise Instruction (600/6744/5)
  • YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Promoting Health and Wellness (601/0191/X)
  • YMCA Level 3 Award in Nutrition to Support Physical Activity (603/3098/3)
  • YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training (500/8259/0)
  • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (603/3103/3)
  • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2921/X)
  • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing, Personal Training (Practitioner) and Portable Equipment (603/3504/X)
  • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing, Personal Training (Practitioner) and Portable Equipment (603/3504/X)
  • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) (603/2438/7)
  • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) Outdoor Exercise and Sports Conditioning (603/3510/5)
  • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner), Outdoor Exercise, Sports Conditioning and Portable Equipment (603/3505/1)
  • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (Practitioner) (603/3855/6)
  • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (Practitioner) (603/3617/1)
  • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Gym-Based Exercise) (601/0195/7)
  • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates (600/4015/4)
  • YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga (600/1227/4)

We haven’t updated the Y-mark Digital Assessment Workbook for our Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy yet as this requires additional work to get the functionality on par. However, we expect a new version to be available later this year.

FAQs

What happens to learners enrolled on older versions of Y-mark?

Learners part way through a worksheet have been left on the older version of Y-mark so they can complete their attempt. All other learners have either been migrated to the new version of the worksheets or their data has been archived. If you have any questions about a specific learner, please let us know.

Do learners still need to take screenshots to prove their achievement?

Only if your learners are completing the older versions. Providing learners follow the instructions in Y-mark 2.0, there should be no need for them to provide additional evidence to support their achievement.