External Assessment Schedule

Updated 10/06/2021

Vocational Contingency Regulatory Framework (VCRF)

In line with regulatory requirements, a number of AIM qualifications now include adapted assessments in the 2020-21 academic year. Any qualifications that include ‘VCRF’ in the title have adapted assessments. Detailed information on these adaptations can be found in the guidance document linked to the appendices within the relevant qualification handbook. Please see below for important dates.

Scheduling

All schedules must be submitted using the AIM portal by the dates specified. All schedules are then confirmed via email with your named contact.

Results released

All results are released via email to the named contact. Our post-examination period is for 25 working days.

Online on-demand multiple choice examinations

Online on-demand assessments can be taken at any point throughout the year.
To book learners onto the assessment, centres must schedule the intended date and time of your online assessment through the AIM portal at least 48 hours before the intended date.

A copy of the schedule below can be downloaded (PDF)
 

Counselling
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling *VCRF
	Window 1: 11 January – 8 February 2021		Window 2: 3 May – 31 May 2021
Qualification / Component	Schedule by	Results issued	Schedule  by	Results issued
Introduction to Counselling Theory (Y/617/4264) Current - first date for learner registration 01/08/2019	24 November 2020	7 May 2021  See guidance document linked to the appendices within the relevant qualification handbook.	15 March 2021	N/A – centre assessed  See guidance document linked to the appendices within the relevant qualification handbook.
Skills Acquisition and Practice (J/506/3040) Expiring - last date for learner registration 31/07/2019	24 November 2020	7 May 2021  See guidance document linked to the appendices within the relevant qualification handbook.	15 March 2021	N/A – centre assessed  See guidance document linked to the appendices within the relevant qualification handbook.

Level 3 Certificate in Counselling *VCRF
	Window 1: 11 January – 8 February 2021		Window 2: 3 May – 31 May 2021
Qualification / Component	Schedule by	Results issued	Schedule  by	Results issued
Counselling Theory (K/617/4240) Current - first date for learner registration 01/08/2019	24 November 2020	7 May 2021  See guidance document linked to the appendices within the relevant qualification handbook.	15 March 2021	N/A – centre assessed  See guidance document linked to the appendices within the relevant qualification handbook.
Counselling Theory (KF/506/3035) Expiring - last date for learner registration 31/07/2019	24 November 2020	7 May 2021 See guidance document linked to the appendices within the relevant qualification handbook.	15 March 2021	N/A – centre assessed  See guidance document linked to the appendices within the relevant qualification handbook.

Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Practice *VCRF
	Window 1: 11 January – 8 February 2021		Window 2: 1 June - 29 June 2021
Qualification / Component	Schedule by	Results issued	Schedule  by	Results issued
A Chosen Approach (T/617/4242) Current - first date for learner registration 01/08/2019	24 November 2020	24 March 2021	27 April 2021	12 August 2021
Embarking on Practice (Y/506/3053) Expiring - last date for learner registration 31/12/2019	24 November 2020	24 March 2021	27 April 2021	12 August 2021

Counselling – log of counselling practice
Assessment	Submission deadline		Claims awarded by
Log of counselling practice	31 August 2021		12 October 2021

Counselling – externally marked coursework
	Submission deadline 1: 8 February 2021		Submission deadline 2: 29 June 2021
Assessment	Schedule by	Results issued	Schedule   by	Results issued
Study of Supervised Practice	24 November 2020	24 March 2021	27 April 2021	12 August 2021
Research Proposal	24 November 2020	24 March 2021	27 April 2021	12 August 2021
Dissertation	24 November 2020	24 March 2021	27 April 2021	12 August 2021

 

Games, Animation and VFX Qualifications

Level 3 Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills *VCRF Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills *VCRF

Examination	Exam date & time	Schedule by	Results
Core Principles Resit	20 September 2021 10am	30 August 2021	27 October 2021
Case Study Resit	20 September 2021 2pm	30 August 2021	27 October 2021