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Contents
1. An overview........................................................................................................................... 3
2. How to apply ......................................................................................................................... 3
3. Digital assessment options .................................................................................................... 3
Assessment options ........................................................................................................... 4
3.1.1. Online option ............................................................................................................... 4
3.1.2. USB option .................................................................................................................. 4
3.1.3. HUB Option ................................................................................................................. 5
4. Digital assessment accreditation requirements ...................................................................... 5
Device (desktop/laptop/tablet) ............................................................................................ 6
Software and internet requirements.................................................................................... 7
Building floor plan............................................................................................................... 8
Digital assessment room .................................................................................................... 8
4.4.1. Seating arrangement ................................................................................................... 8
4.4.2. Invigilator desk............................................................................................................. 8
4.4.3. Invigilator device (laptop or desktop) ........................................................................... 8
4.4.4. Telephone ................................................................................................................... 9
Technical support ............................................................................................................... 9
Time zone .......................................................................................................................... 9
5. Factors that can affect connection speeds when using Wi-Fi ................................................ 9
6. Internet speed test – ping, download and upload ................................................................ 10
Ping.................................................................................................................................. 10
Download speed .............................................................................................................. 10
Upload speed ................................................................................................................... 10
Latency ............................................................................................................................ 10
7. Assessment centre declaration............................................................................................ 10
Appendix 1 – Seating arrangement ............................................................................................... 11
Appendix 2 – USB Solution ........................................................................................................... 12
Appendix 3 – HUB Solution ........................................................................................................... 13
1. An overview
This document was written to provide guidance on the accreditation application requirements to
administer the IWCF digital assessment.
It is important you read this document before completing your digital assessment application.
The accreditation requirements captured within this document are accompanied by guidance on
what is needed to achieve and maintain accreditation.
2. How to apply
To apply for accreditation, the digital assessment application form must be fully completed and
returned to accreditation@iwcf.org. The application form can be downloaded from the members
section of the IWCF website www.iwcf.org and the useful documents section in FORUM.
Please allow 10 working days for review of your digital assessment application. When submitting
your application for review, please ensure all evidence requested is provided. Failure to provide the
requested evidence may result in delays in the application review process.
The below table illustrates the digital assessment option available for each type of device.
Laptop/Desktop
Connection iOS Tablet Android Tablet
(Windows)
Online Assessment Online
USB Assessment Offline x x
HUB Assessment Offline*
* The assessment is downloaded and carried out offline however a continuous connection to the
Local Area Network (LAN), via a Raspberry Pi device is required.
Assessment options
Training centres who meet the internet connection requirements detailed in section 4.2 can apply
to be accredited for the online assessment option.
The IWCF assessment is initiated by the invigilator at the training centre. The candidate completes
the online assessment using the eNetSecure application*. Once the candidate has completed the
assessment the results are automatically calculated and available on FORUM.
Equipment required:
*Once accredited you will receive the eNetSecure Application and guidance document from your
Account Coordinator.
Training centres with poor internet connection can apply to be accredited for the USB assessment
option. This option allows the candidate to complete the assessment offline without the need for a
stable wired internet connection.
The IWCF assessments are loaded onto a USB device at the training centre. The USB device is
plugged into the candidate computer and the invigilator initiates the assessment. Once the
candidate has completed the assessment the data is uploaded back onto the IWCF system.
Equipment required:
Once accredited you will receive the eNetSecure Administration App and guidance document from
your Account Coordinator.
Training centres with poor internet connection can apply to be accredited for the HUB assessment
option. This option allows the candidate to complete the assessment offline without the need for a
stable wired internet connection.
The HUB solution (Raspberry Pi) device is used to connect the devices to the local area network
(LAN) at the training centre. A Wi-Fi or ethernet connection is required to connect to the LAN. The
IWCF assessments are loaded onto a storage device (USB or SD card) which is plugged into the
HUB. The HUB is plugged into the LAN and the invigilator initiates the assessment. Once the
candidate completes the assessment the data is uploaded back onto the IWCF system.
Equipment required:
Once accredited you will receive the eNetSecure Administration App and guidance document from
your Account Coordinator.
When applying to administer digital assessments you will be asked to demonstrate and confirm
your centre has all required resources. The below table lists each resource and the required
application evidence.
Each resource must meet IWCF standards, in accordance with the below criteria:
Device (desktop/laptop/tablet)
There must be a device available for each candidate completing a digital assessment, and at least
one replacement device available.
All desktops and laptops must have a mouse available (a mouse with a scroll wheel is
recommended).
We recommend lock screens and screensavers are disabled on all desktops and laptops.
This is to ensure candidates are not disrupted during their assessment. If this is not possible,
please ensure the password for unlocking the computer is available to the candidate.
Laptops and tablets must be fully charged and have an adapter and charging port available.
Evidence Required – Photograph of the assessment room set-up for digital assessment and
application confirmation. The replacement device must appear in the photograph.
The building floor plan must show the layout of all rooms within the centre building including exits,
toilets, break rooms, training rooms, assessment rooms and simulator rooms (where applicable).
The name/reference of the assessment and simulator rooms must be clearly annotated on the floor
plan.
The maximum number of candidates an IWCF digital assessment room can be accredited for is 20*.
This maximum is based on the applicant-centre providing evidence demonstrating they can provide
resources for 20 candidates, in accordance with the digital assessment accreditation requirements
detailed within this document.
Digital and written assessments cannot be mixed on the same schedule and must not take place in
the same assessment room at the same time. This means candidates completing a digital
assessment cannot be added to a schedule with candidates completing a written assessment.
*The Digital assessment room can be accredited for up to 20 candidates. Training room capacity
remains unchanged (up to 15 candidates).
All candidates must be seated at separate desks which are big enough to hold the device and provide
comfortable room for the candidate to make rough notes.
There must be a minimum of 1 metre measured from the nearest outer edge of one desk to the next
when candidates are sitting adjacent to one another. If candidates are seated behind each other, the
distance between desks must be a minimum of 1 metre, measured from the back of one desk to the
front of the next. Alternatively, partitions may be used to restrict the candidate’s view of other’s
devices. This policy is designed to prevent candidates overlooking the work of others and reduce
the ability of candidates conversing or colluding during an assessment.
Walls and boards must be clear of any materials that could provide help to the candidates during the
assessment.
A desk must be available for the invigilator and should be positioned so they can clearly see
communication between candidates and use of unauthorised materials. There must be adequate
space around desks to allow the invigilator the ability to comfortably walk around the room.
A laptop or desktop must be available in the assessment room for the invigilator to use. The invigilator
is responsible for initiating each digital assessment. This needs to be completed before the
candidates can attempt their assessments.
To allow the invigilator to access FORUM, web browsing software must be installed on the training
centre’s internet connected computer.
Compatible browsers include: Microsoft Internet Explorer version 9+, Mozilla Firefox version 25+,
Google Chrome version 31+ and Safari version 6+.
4.4.4. Telephone
A telephone must be available in the assessment room for the invigilator to use. The invigilator must
be able to contact IWCF directly should they encounter any problems with administering the digital
assessment.
Evidence Required - Photograph of the assessment room set-up for digital assessment and
application confirmation.
Technical support
Centres must provide technical support (centre representative) for the full duration of the invigilated
digital assessments.
The invigilator must be able to contact the technical support (centre representative) for assistance,
should they encounter malfunctioning equipment or software issues during a digital assessment. On
arrival at your centre the invigilator must be informed of who the technical support (centre
representative) is, and how to contact them during a digital assessment.
Centre technical support (centre representative) must only deal with issues arising from
malfunctioning equipment or the centres software. If any issues arise that directly relate to the
administration of the digital assessment, IWCF must be notified.
Time zone
It is important that details of your centre location time zone are captured accurately in the
application form. The time zone will determine the geographical region for each digital assessment.
Inaccuracies in this information will impact the candidate’s ability to start the digital assessment at
the correct time.
Candidates can login to complete their assessment from the exact start time that was selected when
creating the schedule. Candidates will not be able to login prior to this time.
To reduce the chances of disconnects when using Wi-Fi, it is recommended that you do not have
too many devices connected through the Wi-Fi or ensure that your Wi-Fi can support a large number
of concurrent connections.
The below factors should be considered when running online assessments using Wi-Fi:
1. The strength of the connection. The further your device is from the router the weaker the
signal will be. The signal can be affected by physical obstacles placed between the router
and devices, for example, floors and ceilings.
2. How many users are using the Wi-Fi at the same time. Your internet speed might decrease
as more devices connect to the same network.
4. The frequency of the connection. Is it 2.4Mhz or 5Mhz. Not all devices and routers support
the faster 5Mhz connection.
We recommend conducting the speed test on more than one device on your network.
Ping
This checks the reaction time of your connection and measures how fast you get a response after
you have sent out a request.
Download speed
This shows you how fast you can pull data from the server to you.
Upload speed
This shows you how fast you send data from you to others.
Latency
A low latency connection will provide a better experience. You can check your latency connection
at http://www.iwcf-forum.org/Assess/External/Connection.
Evidence Required – Copy of internet speed test, latency test and application confirmation.
The assessment centre declaration must be signed and dated by an authorised signatory from the
centre. In signing the declaration, you are confirming that all digital assessment requirements
detailed within the application form are met and that once accredited all IWCF digital assessments
will be conducted in accordance with IWCF procedure and accreditation requirements.
The below diagram illustrates the minimum spacing between desks and devices when setting up
your assessment room for an online assessment.
Notes:
Distance between desks must be 1 metre, measured from the nearest outer edge of one desk to
the next when candidates sitting adjacent to one another.
If candidates are seated behind each other, distance between desks must be 1 metre, measured
from the back of one desk to the front of the next.