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Assessment is via a 1 hour open-book online multiple-choice exam.
This course is assessed in English.
Candidates for whom English is a second language are advised that their reading and writing skills should be equivalent to at least Level 6 of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Test for Non-Native Speakers of English. Candidates may obtain more information on this language testing service from the IELTS website (www.ielts.org).
Candidates for whom English is a second language may also apply for a Reasonable Adjustment.
Paper-based exams are only offered to IEMA Training Centres in exceptional circumstances and may incur additional costs. This can be applied for through the Reasonable Adjustment process.
Candidate Exam Registration
Candidates must complete their examination within 28 days from the start of their chosen examination period and must have access to a device with a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive log in details to their registered e-mail prior to their examination period starting. Candidates are responsible for undertaking the examination in accordance with IEMA regulations.
Reasonable Adjustments
Candidates requiring a Reasonable Adjustments for their assessments must submit a Reasonable Adjustment Form at the earliest possible opportunity and no later than 15 working days (three weeks) prior to examination date, except in exceptional circumstances, e.g. injury in the days leading up to the exam.
Special Consideration
Special Consideration may result in an adjustment to the marks of candidates who have not been able to demonstrate attainment because of exceptional circumstances during the examination itself.
Candidates requiring Special Consideration for the examination must submit a Special Consideration Application within 5 working days of the examination, using the Reasonable Adjustment Form.
Malpractice
The fairness of the assessment depends upon all parties acting in good faith and adhering to the highest professional standards. Any evidence of deviation from such standards may lead to disqualification of candidates. Plagiarism and collaboration are considered to be malpractice. The Malpractice Policy can be found in the Examination Handbook. IEMA reserves the right to verify the identity of any candidate during the examination.
Re-sits
Candidates may re-sit the examination by re-registering through their IEMA Training Centre and sitting the examination at the next available date.
There is no limit to the number of re-sits a candidate can take; the first re-sit can be taken free of charge but thereafter re-sit fees apply.
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