Invigilator
An invigilator is an independent person responsible for conducting and supervising a particular assessment session
The establishment hosting the assessment must have systems and checks in place to ensure that the invigilator is not someone who has a personal interest in the result of the assessment
The invigilator cannot be a current learner at the establishment or any relative, friend or peer of a candidate in the assessment room
Invigilators must become familiar with the requirements of the invigilator’s role as below and sign an online declaration that they will uphold the integrity of the external assessment and ensure proper conduct of the examination
Invigilated Environments for Online Assessments
(Individual candidates or by cohort)
Role of the Invigilator
The invigilator is responsible for upholding the integrity of the external assessment and ensuring the safe and proper conduct of the examination
The invigilator must ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities
Responsibilities of the Invigilator
Before the external assessment, the invigilator must arrive in good time to ensure:
The assessment room is correctly set up, with a sign on the outside indicating an examination is in progress
They are aware of the location of all fire exits for the venue
They are aware of the location of the nearest toilet
The seating plan is appropriate
All computers are in place, in good working order, and an e-Learning technologist is present or at hand to convene should any technical issues arise. Spare computers must be available in the room should they be required
A large and reliable clock is visible to all candidates
The examination entry and absentee list are filled in, and conduct adequate checks confirming candidates’ identity
Any unauthorised items/materials/equipment, including mobile phones (switched off) and smart watches, removed and placed out of reach of candidates
They are equipped with a mobile phone (switched to silent) should a situation arise where they need to summon assistance without the need to leave the room. All incidents should be recorded and reported
All appropriate reasonable adjustments are in place for candidates with particular assessment requirements
Establishments should inform invigilators of all reasonable adjustments for candidates with particular requirements before the assessment date
During the assessment, the invigilator must:
Supervise candidates, giving complete attention to their duties whilst the examination is in progress
Be vigilant and remain aware of emerging situations, looking out for malpractice or candidates who may be feeling unwell. Any irregularities must be recorded and reported
Move around the assessment room quietly and at frequent intervals
Not carry out any other task (e.g. reading a book or marking) during the assessment
Ending the assessment
The invigilator must give sufficient notice to candidates by providing a five-minute warning before the scheduled finish time
The online platform will also flash five minutes before the end of the assessment
At the end of the assessment, access to the screen will close, and the candidate will not be able to add any further responses
Certification Procedure
On successfully passing both modules, candidates will automatically receive a congratulatory message. Once verified by Open Awards (14 days), an Ofqual regulated digital certificate confirming the qualification will be:
Remotely invigilated individuals – emailed directly.
Invigilated environments – uploaded to admin panels for administrators to either print or email to candidates.
Hard copy certificates
Please note that hard copy certificates will incur an additional charge. Please get in touch with the KAZ team for further details.
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