Past papers
To help you prepare for your exams, find below a full list of qualifications we currently provide past papers and mark schemes for.
Only a small number of NCFE qualifications are externally assessed, so please be aware not all subjects will have exam papers available.
Also note, the most recent past papers and mark schemes require a centre login which means they are not available to learners.
How to access past papers:
- use the dropdown menus below to find your qualification
- click on your qualification page
- navigate to the Assessment Materials tab and scroll down to find past papers.
If a past paper is available, you can then download it by clicking the download icon.
To find past papers for the qualifications below, please click the following links and navigate to the Assessment materials tab. Past papers can then be downloaded from the Core exams, Core papers, Occupational Specialism Assessment and Employer Set Project sections.
T Level Technical Qualification in Healthcare Science (Level 3) (Delivered by NCFE)
T Level Technical Qualification in Education and Early Years (Level 3) (Delivered by NCFE)
T Level Technical Qualification in Digital Business Services (Level 3) (Delivered by NCFE)
T Level Qualification in Health (Level 3) (Delivered by NCFE)
T Level Technical Qualification in Science (Level 3) (Delivered by NCFE)
T Level Technical Qualification in Digital Support Services (Level 3) (Delivered by NCFE)
To find past papers for the qualifications below, please click the following links and navigate to the 'Sample exam assessment' or 'Sample non-exam assessment' sections, under the Assessment materials tab:
NCFE CACHE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Child Development and Care in the Early Years
NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Sports Studies
NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Graphic Design
NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Engineering
NCFE CACHE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Social Care
NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Fitness
NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Business and Enterprise
NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Interactive Media
NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Music Technology
NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Creative Design and Production
To find relevant past papers for the qualifications below, please click the following links and navigate to the 'Past paper' and 'Practice paper' sections under the Assessment materials tab. Exam materials - including past papers and mark schemes - can then be downloaded as a .zip file which can be exported, saved and opened from your documents.
NCFE Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in English
NCFE Entry Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English
To find past papers for the qualifications below, please click the following links and see 'Assessment pack' sections under the Assessment materials tab. Please note, the latest year's past papers are unavailable to learners.
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) (Northern Ireland)
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Applied General Award for Early Years, Childcare and Education
NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Applied General Award in Health and Social Care
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Applied General Certificate for Early Years, Childcare and Education
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Applied General Certificate in Health and Social Care
NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator)
NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care
NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
Frequently asked questions
While past papers won't accurately predict the exact questions or topics you'll find in a exam, they can be a useful revision tool to help you get into the right mindset and identify any gaps in your knowledge. Learn more about NCFE past papers below.
Which past papers are available?
We don't have past papers for all of our qualifications as some NCFE qualifications don't have exams or external assessments. If you can't see past papers under the Assessment Materials tab, they are not available for your qualification.
Why can't I view the most recent past papers?
Only NCFE approved schools and colleges have access to the most recent exam papers. This ensures that there is always at least one exam paper available for mock exams.
How can I best use past papers to revise?
When preparing for exams, past papers can be a smart way of revising; boosting confidence and familiarising you with the exam format.
One top tip is to practice questions under exam conditions to see how well you can answer questions under pressure. This will help you manage your time effectively and understand how much detail you can provide within the time limit.