Updated 07 January
2020-21 Adaptations –
Covid-19
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, we understand the challenges you and your learners may be facing, particularly as a result of social distancing and other local restrictions and containment measures.
For 2020-21 Government intent is that that where assessments can continue to be delivered under normal conditions, provided this is in a safe manner, centres should continue to do so.
However, we have also been working collaboratively with other Awarding Organisations, Qualifications Regulators and Sector Bodies on some adaptations to support the delivery of assessments where restrictions are in place. These will not include any further use of centre assessment grades.
We will publish any information and guidance relating to adaptations for assessments and examinations due to take place throughout the remainder of 2020 and until summer 2021 on these pages. Please check them regularly for updates.
Ofqual consultation – latest update
Ofqual have been consulting on the assessment and awarding of Vocational, Technical and other General Qualifications in 2020 to 2021, as they finalise the establishment of a new regulatory framework and associated statutory guidance. Read more about the consultation and responses.
Functional Skills and Core Maths
Functional Skills – adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Functional Skills centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
For the latest update and options for Functional Skills remote testing please visit our dedicated page.
Level 3 Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths) (3849) - 2020/21 Delivery
There are no adaptations permitted to the assessment of this qualification. We are currently finalising the Summer 2021 exam dates.
The current provisional dates are:
- Paper One - Mathematical Modelling: 20 May 2021 pm
- Paper Two - Mathematical comprehension and Communicating with mathematics: 25 May 2025 pm
Pre-release material for the Summer 2020 exams will be available for download from this site in March 2021.
Technicals
City & Guilds Technical Qualifications – contingency arrangements for 2020/2021 academic year.
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Technical Qualification centres from September 2020, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
For any queries on Technical Qualifications please contact;
Technicals Quality team
T: 0300 303 5352
Lines open: Monday to Friday 08.30 to 17.00 GMT
E: technicals.quality@cityandguilds.com
Delivering tests at home or at an employer’s site
As of January you can now use Microsoft Teams.
Our recent e-volve upgrade has meant we are now able to offer a more accessible solution for remote invigilation. In addition, the solution now allows users to use Microsoft Teams.
For more information please visit our dedicated pages;
Online test at home >
On screen tests at an employer site >
For the latest update and options for Functional Skills remote testing please visit our dedicated page.
Automotive and Transport Maintenance
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Automotive and Transport Maintenance centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
Please sign up for our webinar that will cover this guidance.
Beauty and Complimentary therapies
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Beauty and Complimentary therapies centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
Check out our upcoming Hair & Beauty webinars:
16.11.2020 12:00-13:00 Hair and Beauty 2020-2021 Adaptations part 2 deep dive Register Here
18.11.2020 13:00-14:00 Delivering an effective technical qualification Register Here
19.11.2020 16:00-17:00 Hair & Beauty Apprenticeship update (flexibilities and dispensations) 2020-2021 Register Here
Building Services
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Building Services centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
Please sign up for our webinar that will cover this guidance.
We also have an additional BSE mitigation webinar on Friday 20 November - sign up here
Built Environment
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Built Environment centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
Business
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Business centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
Watch the recording
Children
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Children centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
Please sign up for our webinar that will cover this guidance.
Construction
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Construction centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
Please sign up for our webinar that will cover this guidance.
Creative
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
For qualifications within our Creative portfolio, assessment should continue to be administered according to the guidance within the qualification handbook and assessment materials. If Covid-19 restrictions prevent assessments being conducted in line with requirements, assessments should be rescheduled to a later date. If this presents a challenge for you, please contact adaptation.quality@cityandguilds.com for further advice and support.
Dental Nursing
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Dental Nursing centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
Digital/IT
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Digital/IT centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
Employability/Skills for Life
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Employability/Skills for Life centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
Engineering
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Engineering centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
ESOL
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all ESOL centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
Essential Skills (Northern Ireland)
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Essential Skills (Northern Ireland) centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Please visit the Nations pages for the latest updates on our dedicated page.
Essential Skills (Wales)
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Essential Skills (Wales) centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Please visit the Nations pages for the latest updates on our dedicated page.
Extended Project Qualifications (EPQ)
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all EPQ centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Extended Project Qualification (2935)
2020/21 Delivery
There are no adaptations permitted for the assessments within this qualification. However, we have extended our submission window. The deadline for submission of learner evidence is 11 June 2021.
Hair
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Hair centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
Please sign up for our webinar that will cover this guidance.
Check out our other upcoming Hair & Beauty webinars:
16.11.2020 12:00-13:00 Hair and Beauty 2020-2021 Adaptations part 2 deep dive Register Here
18.11.2020 13:00-14:00 Delivering an effective technical qualification Register Here
19.11.2020 16:00-17:00 Hair & Beauty Apprenticeship update (flexibilities and dispensations) 2020-2021 Register Here
Health and Care
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Health and Care centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
Please sign up to our webinars:
Adult care webinar, 3 November 2020 >
Health care webinar, 4 November 2020 >
Hospitality and Catering
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Hospitality and Catering centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
Join our webinar on Tuesday 17 November to understand more about the allowed adaptatations for the Hospitality & Catering qualifications for 2020/21
Register for the webinar
Justice
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Justice centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
Land
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Land centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
Please sign up for our webinar that will cover this guidance.
Leadership and Management
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Leadership and Management centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
Learning
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Learning centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
You can also watch our webinar, download the slides or download the FAQs that cover this guidance.
We have released a newsletter for centres to remind them on the Learning adaptations for 2020-21.
Manufacturing
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Manufacturing therapies centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
Retail, Logistics and Warehousing
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Retail, Logistics and Warehousing centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
Security
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Security centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
Travel, Tourism and Aviation
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Travel, Tourism and Aviation centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
Utilities
Adaptations guidance for 2020/2021
The following arrangements will be put in place for all Utilities centres, to help proactively mitigate against potential National and local impacts of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Download the guidance
Veterinary Nursing
City & Guilds Veterinary Nursing Qualifications (7457)
Find out about our plan for OSCES over the coming months, plus information on the alternative to the OSCE examinations (VN-PBA) on the page below:
View the page
For any queries please contact;
Vet Nursing Quality team
T: 0300 303 5352
Lines open: Monday to Friday 08.30 to 17.00 GMT
E: VeterinaryNursing@cityandguilds.com