All iam qualifications are designed to be studied in a flexible manner, to suit the needs of today's working student. Individuals may attend colleges and other institutions, or private sector training organisations, or study by a structured programme of tutor supported open learning. A list of tuition providers is available here
Level 2
Introductory Award Assessment
Assessment of this qualification is in two parts:
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Multiple Choice Examination
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Creation of a Learning Diary that records evidence of skills for employment as well as academic achievements
To download the Introductory Award learning diary, please click on the link below (pdf 86kb)
Level 3
Certificate Assessment
Assessment for this qualification is in two parts:
1. Creation of a reflective learning diary related to the learning outcomes of each Unit that records evidence of skills for employment as well as academic achievements
2. Project Report of between 2,000 and 2,500 words, which must show the application of learning from the programme syllabus and achievement of the overall Award learning outcomes
To download the Certificate learning diary, please click on the link below (pdf 106kb)
Level 4
Diploma Assessment
Units 1 - 4 are assessed by a three hour unseen written paper comprising two sections A and B.
Section A has eight compulsory short answer questions designed to test candidates' knowledge and understanding of concepts and terminology.
Section B has a choice of two questions from four designed to assess the candidate's appreciation of the unit. A question will be set from each area of the Learning Syllabus.
Unit 5 is assessed either by a three hour case study exam, or by a 3,000 - 4,000 word work based project report.
Level 5
Advanced Diploma Assessment
Units 1 - 4 are assessed by a three hour unseen written paper comprising of a choice of 4 questions from 8, designed to assess the depth and breadth of candidates' knowledge of the unit.
Unit 5 is assessed either by a three hour case study exam, or by a 3,000 - 4,000 word work based project report .
Please click on the link below to download the Project Guidance Report (204kb)
Modification of pass-mark
From January 2010 the pass –mark for each unit will be 40%. This will apply to the results of the December 2009 examinations but will not apply to already published results. The IAM is not able to review already finalised and published marks. The thresholds for Credit and Distinction will remain 60% and 75% respectively.
IAM Equal access, reasonable adjustments and special consideration
Despite careful design by the IAM some candidates with disabilities or special difficulties may require reasonable adjustments to assessment methods or arrangements to ensure that they can access the assessment. This document describes the IAM procedures that can put in place to ensure all candidates can access assessment.
The document also explains how candidates can apply for special consideration at the time of the assessment because they have been disadvantaged by temporary illness, injury, indisposition or other adverse circumstances.
To download the IAM Equal access, reasonable adjustments and special consideration procedures, please click on the link below.
