Be Prepared for your Exam
Be Prepared for your Exam
In plenty of time before your exam… Check...
Information
Make sure you read all of the information on your student hub.
Rules and Regulations
Make sure you read all of the Rules and Regulations documentation on the 'Rules and Regulations' page on this section of the website.
Support - Access Arrangements
Please check with your tutor that the appropriate support arrangements have been put in place well in advance of your exam. You can also find this information on the Student Hub.
On the day of the exam… Check...
Time
Ensure you give yourself plenty of time and arrange to be in college 30 minutes prior to your exam start time.
ID
You have your college ID so the invigilator can verify who you are.
Equipment
The College does not usually provide equipment for your exam. It is essential you bring this with you. Examinations vary as to what equipment you require so it is best to check with your tutor prior to the Exam.
Entering the exam room… Check...
Rules and Regulations – again!
These will be displayed in and around the Exam room.
Exam Conditions
As soon as you enter the room you are under Exam Conditions. There should be no communicating to others unless you raise your hand to speak to the invigilator.
Bags
All bags and belongings should be put in a separate allocated room or in a designated space in the Exam Room. The invigilator will inform you of this before asking you to enter the exam room.
Mobile Phone
Mobile phones should be switched off! Ideally your mobile phone should not be taken into the exam room. Phones should then be put in your bag. If you do not have a bag then the phone should be handed to the invigilator and placed in a box at the front of the room.
Watches / Smart Watches / iPods / MP3 and MP4 players or any similar device / AirPods / Earphones / Earbuds / Smart Glasses / Any other smart device
These items should be switched off! Ideally these items should not be taken into the exam room. These items should then be put in your bag. If you do not have a bag then the item should be handed to the invigilator and placed in a box at the front of the room.