Examination Officer
Message From Examination Office
Welcome to the Examination Office of the Nuu Technical and Vocational College. The office is headed by the Examination Officer / Assessment Centre officer and is responsible for overseeing all trainee assessments/examinations, ensuring fair and timely evaluations, and maintaining training integrity and honesty.
We strive to support trainees, training departments, and staff by organizing examinations efficiently and providing resources and guidance throughout the training year.
Our Services
The Examination Department provides the following services:
- Exam Scheduling/Planning: Coordination of all semester exams, including midterms and finals.
- Grading & Grade Reporting: Processing and dissemination of exam results.
- Re-examination & Make-up Exams: Organizing supplementary and make-up exams/Special examinations for eligible Trainees.
- Exam Registration: Facilitating the registration process for all exams in Collaboration with examining bodies.
- Exam-related Queries: Addressing trainee and training department concerns related to examinations, including grading issues, re-evaluation requests, and special needs inclusion.
- Training Honesty: Promoting and enforcing the college’s policies on training integrity.
Examining Bodies
The College collaborates with TVET CDACC, which assesses trainees and awards certificates at Level 3, Level 4 (Artisan), Level 5 (Craft Certificate) and Level 6 (Diploma), and with KASNEB for selected business courses.
Types of examinations
The college administers the following types of examinations/Assessments in both theory and practical: -
- Internal Examinations - administered termly and comprises of -Assignments, Practical’s & Continuous Assessments Tests (CATs) & End of term, all these form the Formative assessments for that training year.
- External Examinations - administered at the end of each training year from the Examining bodies above for both Theory & Practical and they form the Summative assessments/final exam for that training year.
Key Information for Trainees
1. Exam Timetables
The official exam timetables for both internal and external examinations for each term is released by the Examination Department.
2. Exam Registration
Trainees are required to register for their exams by the deadlines set for each term. Failure to register on time may result in being unable to take the exam.
3. Results and Grading
After exams, results will be processed and made available for collection in the college during the official working hours. Trainees can access their results after successful clearance from all departments and offices
If you have questions or require re-evaluation, please submit a request within the assessment/examination period/re-evaluation period
4. Re-examinations & Make-up Exams
If you are unable to attend an exam due to valid reasons (illness, emergencies, etc.), you may be eligible to apply for a make-up exam / Special examination. Applications must be submitted to the examination office, along with the required supporting documents. Deadlines for re-exam/refers / reassessments applications will be communicated along with the exam schedule.
5. Exam Rules and Guidelines
To ensure smooth and fair conduct of exams, trainees are expected to follow specific rules and guidelines. This includes:
- Arriving at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
- Bringing the necessary materials (admission card, ID, permitted stationery).
- Strictly adhering to the training honesty policies (no cheating, plagiarism, or misconduct).
For Training department
1. Submission of Exam Papers
Training department members are required to submit examination papers to the Examination Department by the specified deadlines. Late submissions may result in delays in the exam process. Please follow the instructions outlined in the [Training department Portal] (insert link).
2. Grading and Result Submission
Training department are responsible for grading trainee exams and submitting results within the specified time frame. The Examination Department ensures that grades are processed and released on time.
3. Training Honesty and Integrity
The Examination Department is committed to upholding the highest standards of training integrity. All trainees are expected to abide by the institution’s code of conduct during examinations. Any violations, including cheating, plagiarism, or other dishonest practices, will be dealt with strictly and may lead to disciplinary action.