Please read this section together with the following document:

• JCQ Instructions for conducting non-examination assessments (VTQs)

Non-examined assessment (NEA) units are assessed using a Cambridge OCR-set assignment, marked by the teacher and moderated via a face-to-face or virtual visit. There are two moderation windows each academic year. After the first year, each window will be open for about three months. 

• You need to make NEA unit entries for the relevant series by the entry deadline. Before making entries, you need to be confident students will be able to complete the assessment process in time to have a visit in that window.
• Before making NEA unit entries, students must be registered for the relevant subject
• You choose the method of moderation for each series by submitting a visit arrangement request. 
• The total number of criteria achieved for each unit is the candidate mark, which must be submitted at least 10 working days before your visit. 
• You will then receive a sample request. You must submit the criteria level marks and upload the work for the sample 3 working days before your visit. 
• Verbal feedback will be given on the day of the visit and written feedback will be sent to you shortly after the visit. 
• Grades will be confirmed and converted to a UMS mark on the set results day for the window.

For more details, please read the following pages:

• Arranging the moderation visit
• Centre assessment
• Submitting marks and samples
• The moderation visit