Before you can write any of your ICB exams, you must complete your ICB registration. This process involves signing up as an ICB student and paying the required registration and assessment fees. Registration is done through the ICB Learner Portal, where you can also book exams, view results, and manage your account.
Once registered, you can take part in assessments, which include both a formal exam and a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE). These assessments test your knowledge and make up your final mark. Let’s take a closer look at what these assessments are all about:
How Does The ICB Assessment Work?
Once you have completed your ICB subject they will need to make sure that you know your stuff. This is done by getting you to sit for an ICB exam. You will need to register for the ICB Exam Registrations and pay your registration and assessment fees before you can write your ICB exam at one of the assessment venues. There are two ways in which you are tested.
- Summative assessment (formal exam)
- Formative assessment – these are assignments and practicals that you’ve done over the period of your course.
Your exam will count for 70% of your mark and your PoE will make up the remaining 30%. All your formative assessment work must be added to your PoE folder as you go along, and your final exam papers will be too. This is proof that you have done the work and understand the material.
Important: You can only be assessed if you have entered for the assessment before its closing date, and paid your annual ICB student registration and assessment fees.
Skills Academy – ICB Exam Registrations 2018
How Do You Get Your Results After You Have Written Your ICB Exam?
Your ICB exam results will be available on the specified results release date. To find out when your results will be released click here: ICB exam result dates
Here are some important tips to remember:
- Results are never given out over the phone
- Results for classroom-based college learners are sent to the college
- If you’re studying via correspondence with a college, or independently, your results will be available on the Learner Portal and will be emailed to you on the day they’re released.
ICB Learner Portal
The ICB learner portal is an easy way to manage yourself. You can view everything from registrations to exam results.
What Can You Do On The ICB Learner Portal?
The ICB Learner portal is there to assist you. The following can be done on the ICB learner portal to mention a few:
- Register
- Enrol for your exams (Distance learning students)
- View exam results
- Make payments using a credit card
How Do You Get Your Certificate?
When you complete any of the ICB Programme Levels, you’ll get two certifications on your certificate.
- The ICB Programme Certificate is issued by the ICB and shows you have achieved a specific level in a particular stream.
- You will also receive your other certification – which is issued by IQB
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you fail an ICB exam, you have the opportunity to rewrite the exam. You will need to pay a rewrite fee and register for the next available exam date. Rewrites are offered regularly, which allows you to plan your studies and prepare well for your next attempt.
Yes, ICB qualifications are recognised both nationally and internationally. They are registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). Many employers and professional bodies value these qualifications, which makes them a good option if you want to boost your career.
ICB exams are typically between two to three hours long, depending on the subject. The exams test both theory and practical skills, and they are designed to ensure you understand the course material.
An ICB qualification can lead to a diploma, depending on the level of study you complete. The ICB offers different levels of qualifications, starting with certificates and moving up to diplomas as you advance. Completing the full programme, including all required subjects, can result in receiving an ICB diploma.
No, you cannot study directly with ICB. Instead, you need to enrol with an accredited ICB training provider like Skills Academy. These providers offer study material, tutor support, and help you register for the ICB exams.
