Examination and Assessment Policy

4.1 Purpose#

Assessment exists to confirm that a learner has genuinely engaged with the material and can apply it responsibly. Because our subject matter concerns real clinical work with vulnerable people, we assess seriously and we do not pass learners who have not met the standard.

4.2 Components#

Assessment may include written examinations, case formulations, assignments, role-play and viva evaluation, and participation in supervised practical components. The specific components, weightings, and schedule for your cohort are published on the learning platform at the start of the course.

4.3 Passing criteria#

To pass, a learner must:

• meet the required standard across all assessed components, as determined by the academic team;
• meet the attendance and session-completion requirements set out in the Attendance Policy;
• submit all mandatory assignments by their stated deadlines; and
• have no outstanding fee dues and no unresolved conduct proceedings.

The evaluation criteria and weightings applied to each component are set by the academic team and are communicated to learners on the learning platform at the start of the cohort. We do not publish a fixed numerical cut-off. Assessment is holistic: it considers written work, applied case understanding, and demonstrated competence in practical components, because competence in this field is not adequately captured by a single number.

The determination of the academic team as to whether a learner has met the required standard is final, subject only to the review process in clause 4.8.

4.4 Conduct during assessment#

Learners must complete assessments independently and honestly. The following constitute academic misconduct:

• plagiarism, including uncredited use of published work, classmates' work, or AI-generated content where its use is not permitted;
• impersonation, or permitting another person to attempt an assessment on your behalf;
• unauthorised collaboration on individual assessments;
• accessing prohibited materials during a timed assessment;
• sharing, soliciting, or circulating assessment questions or answers; and
• fabricating case material, data, or clinical observations.

4.5 Consequences of misconduct#

Depending on severity, consequences may include a warning, cancellation of the affected assessment, a mark of zero, a bar on re-attempt, withholding or revocation of the certificate, or termination of enrolment without refund. Decisions are made by the academic team and may be appealed once, in writing, within seven days, through the Grievance Redressal Policy.

4.6 Deadlines and deferrals#

Deadlines are firm. Late submissions may be refused or penalised.

Where you are prevented from attempting an assessment by a documented medical emergency or comparable serious circumstance, you may apply in writing within seven days with supporting documentation. We may, at our discretion, permit a deferred attempt. Deferral is a concession, not an entitlement.

4.7 Re-attempts#

A learner who does not meet the passing criteria may be permitted one re-attempt of the failed component, scheduled at our convenience. A re-attempt fee may apply and will be communicated in advance. A learner who does not pass the re-attempt may be required to repeat the relevant module or the cohort at the applicable fee.

4.8 Results and review#

Results are published on the learning platform within a reasonable period after the final assessment. If you believe an error has been made in the totalling or recording of your marks, you may request a review within seven days of publication. A review verifies accuracy of evaluation; it is not a re-evaluation of academic judgement. Our decision after review is final.

4.9 Records#

We retain assessment records for the period stated in the Privacy Policy.