Regulations & Test Guidance
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Q: Where can I get help and guidance on controlled assessments delivery regulations and policies for ESNI?
A: Guidance on conducting paper based and onscreen assessments for ESNI can be found in the Instructions for Conducting Controlled Assessments Handbook, which can be downloaded below:
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Q: What quality assurance processes are centres required to follow for ESNI?
A: Centres are required to follow the processes that are found in the Quality Assurance Handbook, which can be downloaded below:
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Registrations, Test Bookings and Claims
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Q: How do I make registrations/book tests/make claims for ESNI?
A: To make new registrations, book tests, check/update candidate data, access all learner results and make claims for ESNI please choose the 'BTEC & Functional Skills' qualification option on Edexcel Online. |
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Structure and Assessment
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Q: What are the subjects and levels available in the ESNI qualification?
A: Subjects and levels available in the ESNI qualification:
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Q: How are the ESNI qualifications assessed?
A: Assessment summary is available below:
| Application of Number | ESNI Application of Number is an externally set and externally marked assessment by Pearson. It is a paper-based exam, and on-demand for your convenience.
Assessments booked are available with 14 days notice. These can be run at a time to suit the centre and learner. This follows the same process as paper based on-demand assessments for Functional Skills English and Maths.
Assessments stay live for 5 days. | | Communication | ESNI Communication is split into the following two components:
- a combined reading and writing exam, which is externally set and marked
- an internally set and marked speaking and listening assessment that is externally verified
The reading and writing exam is paper based and on-demand, the same as Application of Number.
The speaking and listening assessment is externally verified by a Pearson Standard Verifier (SV). An SV will be allocated to your centre in the Autumn term, who will arrange with you to verify a sample of learners’ completed assessments. If this sample is approved, the qualification will be granted Direct Claim Status, allowing you to claim the certificates of learners who have passed the qualification. |
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Q: What age of learners is ESNI aimed at?
A: The approved age ranges for ESNI Level 1 and 2 are 14 to 16, 16 to 18 and 19+. |
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Q: Do centres need to register a LIV on OSCA for ESNI?
A: No OSCA registration is required for ESNI, however, the centre will need to let their allocated Pearson Standards Verifier (SV) know who is appointed as their Lead IV. |
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Accessing ESNI tests
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Q: Where can centres locate the exam papers/assessment tasks for ESNI?
A: To access the exam papers/test for ESNI, centres use the same booking process as for the paper-based on-demand assessments.
Exam papers are despatched to centres within 14 days of booking. |
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