Certification

A formal process of confirming achievement or compliance with a requirement or regulation.

  Define

A command / instruction word used within an exam situation or when trying to communicate something to another person.

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  Diploma, 14-19

The Diploma was originally proposed as a new type of qualification in the 2005 White Paper 14-19 Education and Skills, being introduced in September 2008.

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  European Qualifications Framework

A common reference framework for qualifications that was established in 2008 (being updated in 2017), with the UK no longer being part of it from 2021, following Brexit.

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  Evaluate

A command / instruction word used within an exam situation or when trying to communicate something to another person.

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  Explain

A command / instruction word used within an exam situation or when trying to communicate something in detail to another person.

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  Explore

A command / instruction word used within an exam situation or when trying to communicate something to another person.

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  External Verifier

An individual who is responsible for checking and confirming the effectiveness of another organisation’s quality assurance system.

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  Formative Assessment

This is typically carried out throughout a course or period of study, with a tutor providing feedback on a student's work. It is not usually used for grading purposes.

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  Functional Skills

Qualifications which were available from 2012, covering Entry Level (E1, E2, & E3), Level 1 and Level 2. The qualifications included English, Mathematics and ICT.

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