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Online Assessment

Online Assessment is a fantastic online software system that allows NCFE centres to deliver multiple choice question papers securely online. Read on to find out about how Online Assessment could save you time, money and make your life easier...

Saving you time...

You can:

have full control over scheduling and managing the assessments of candidates, independently and in a secure environment without contacting NCFE

  • enter all candidates at the click of a button
  • search more easily for candidates using their names.

    Saving you money...

    Online Assessment offers candidates unlimited free resits, whereas with External Assessment, candidates only get 2 free attempts for the cost of initial registration fee. What's more, if a candidate does not attend the assessment, we won't charge you!

Making your life easier...

We want the assessment process to run as smoothly as possibly for you. That's why Online Assessment allows you to:  

  • enter candidates for a remote assessment - this will mean that centres with wireless internet  won't be disrupted
  • view practise assessment feedback
  • stop and re-start assessments for reasonable adjustments and emergencies
  • cancel and un-cancel assessments
  • request larger time adjustments for candidates who need it
  • view the calendar as a drop down selection
  • enter pirate candidates locally to complete assessment on demand.

Who can use Online Assessment?



The following qualifications are eligible for Online Assessment:

Level 1/2 Certificate in Adult Literacy

Level 1/2 Certificate in Adult Numeracy

Level 1/2 Key Skills in Communication

Level 1/2 Key Skills in Application of Number

Level 1/2 Key Skills Information and Communication Technology

Level 2 Certificate in Safer Moving and Handling (Including People)

Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning Principles

Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 1

Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2

Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 1

Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 2

Functional Skills Qualification in Information and Communication Technology at Level 1

Functional Skills Qualification in Information and Communication Technology at Level 2



What support is available?

To get yourself started with Online Assessment, why not access our high quality support materials, including our Online Assessment User Manual and Technical Specifications.

Register for Online Assessment

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By registering for NCFE Online Assessment, you accept that you meet the Technical Specifications for installation and operation. NCFE are unable to provide full technical support in cases where the system requirements have not been followed.

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Online Assessment Tutorials

Advanced Caching and Manual Upload of Results
Candidate Interface, Resilience Caching and Sitting an Assessment
Creating and Managing Cohorts
Creating New Users
Creating Pirate Candidates
Editing and Deleting Scheduled Assessments
Editing User Details and Resetting Passwords
Functional Skills ICT User Guide
Invigilating, Voiding Assessments and Keycodes
Managing Your Personal Profile
Navigating the System and Searching
Preference Settings
Reasonable Adjustments - Allocating Extra Time
Reporting Screen
Scheduling an Assessment and Printing Invigilation Paperwork
Setting a PIN

If you'd like any assistance or want to learn more, please contact Nick Willits on 0191 239 8026 or nickwillits@ncfe.org.uk.

Self Assessment Form
To confirm that you’re meeting all of our regulations as set out in the Regulations for Conduct of External Assessment you’ll be required to complete a Self Assessment Form which will be sent out to you on an annual basis.

The form is mandatory and will form part of your continued online assessment approval status.

If you require further information about the Self Assessment Form, please contact the External Quality Assurance team on 0191 239 8000 or email eqa@ncfe.org.uk.

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