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Exam Information

This page contains:

Timetables & dates
Forms
General exam information
Practice exams
Central exams
External or remote exams
Results
- Request to access marks for trimester based subjects
Fees

See also:

Timetables & dates

All exam timetables are available from the Timetables & Dates page.

Forms

Visit the Forms page for detailed information and associated forms for exam booking, assessment, exemptions, extensions, resits, special consideration, ASX accreditation and ASIC compliance.

General exam information

Exam format

Flexi-study exams are:

Trimester based exams are:

multiple choice

and may be either;

closed book, or
open book.

multiple choice
short answers
case study; or
a combination of all of the above

and either

closed book or
open book,

For more specific information and requirements, please refer to the individual subject outlines.

Multiple choice tests

Multiple choice questions assess a student’s ability to recall information and to interpret and analyse concepts and data.
Multiple choice tests require students to select the correct answer from at least 4 possible options. There is only one correct answer for each question.
Questions may be randomly sequenced i.e. not in the same order as they are presented in the learning materials

Short answers and case study questions

Require careful analysis of the question
Responses could range from one word to a phrase, sentence or paragraph/s
Where a longer response is required a word limit is usually indicated
May be used to assess a student’s ability to:
- discuss and explain the subject content
- develop and present ideas in an organised way
- apply content to a workplace example or scenario
- demonstrate ability to solve problems and make recommendations
- perform calculations to attain the answer.

Closed book
No external sources of information may be accessed during the exam. Further details of the materials permitted are provided:

for trimester based study in the relevant Subject Room
for flexi-study students in the introduction section of the subject notes.

Open book
Students are allowed to bring in specifically listed materials for use during the exam. Further details of the materials permitted are provided:

for trimester based study in the relevant Subject Room
for flexi-study students in the introduction section of the subject notes.

What to bring to the exam

Flexi-study students:	Trimester based students:
My Kaplan login Photo ID Specified materials for open book exams Calculator	My Studies login Photo ID Barcodes Specified materials for open book exams Calculator Foreign Language Dictionaries

My Kaplan login: Upon enrolment all new students are issued a student number and password for access to the My Kaplan area of the Kaplan website. My Kaplan allows students access to profile, training and exam information.

My Studies login: Upon enrolment all new students are issued a personal ID and password for access to My Studies on the My Kaplan page of the website. My Studies gives students access to Subject Rooms, personal information, assessment timetables, results, and resources.

Note: Students who forget to bring their My Studies password will be required to sit a paper-based exam or re-schedule the exam. A fee will apply for re-scheduling.

Photo ID: Photo identification such as a drivers' license, passport or student I.D.

Barcodes: A barcode sheet is distributed as part of the trimester-based enrolment confirmation package. Students must ensure barcode labels are attached as indicated for each paper based assessment item (assignment and exam) completed.

Specified materials for open book exams: Open book exams permit certain materials to be referenced during the exam. To determine the list of permitted materials, check for details in the Subject Room (Trimester-based study) or the introduction section of your course outline (flexi-study).

Calculators: For some exams, students will require a calculator that has, as a minimum, the ability to raise numbers to a power (a yx or xy button). As some modules and subjects also require processing of numbers to eight decimal places, a financial calculator may be required. Please check the requirements for your subject before purchasing a financial calculator.

Recommended calculators:

Hewlett-Packard 10BII
Hewlett Packard 17B+

Note that calculators or other electronic devices (e.g. Hand-held computers devices, MP3 players and mobile phones) which have the ability to store and display text are not permitted in examinations.

Foreign Language Dictionaries: If a student’s first language is not English a standard foreign language translation dictionary is permitted in a closed-book exam, under the following conditions:

Special permission must be sought in writing at least one week prior to the exam. The student may be contacted for an interview to assess the request.
Only a standard foreign language translation dictionary may be used (one that does not include definitions).
The dictionary must be handed in for checking at the Kaplan Professional office or to the exam supervisor at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled exam.
The dictionary must be a clean copy without markings or notes. The dictionary will be returned to the student at the commencement of the exam.

Failure to attend an exam

See also: Kaplan Assessment Policy

In the event a student is unable to attend an exam, Kaplan Professional must be advised of the circumstances before the due date. If this is not possible, the appropriate notice must be provided in line with the requirements outlined in the Kaplan Assessment Policy.

Flexi-study students	Trimester based students
Students are required to complete a ‘Failure to Attend Form’ available on the Forms page.	Students are required to complete a ‘Special Consideration Application Form’ available on the Forms page.

Practice exams

Flexi-study students

Trimester based students

Online practice exams reflect the type of questions students are required to answer in an exam. Results are provided immediately at the completion of the exam.

Sample exam papers are available for some subjects to provide examples of the types of questions students may encounter in their exams.

Where practice exams are available students can access them through the ‘Your exam’ section of the Subject Room.

Subject rooms can be accessed by logging into My Studies on the My Kaplan page.

Central exams

Exams held at venue arranged by Kaplan.

See also: Exam timetables & venues

Flexi-study students

Trimester based students

For use by:
Students studying a flexi-study subject who wish to visit a Kaplan Professional office for their exam.

For use by:
If you are a trimester-based student living inside the Australian metropolitan postcodes. You will sit your exam in that city at a central venue.

If a student’s mailing address falls outside the Australian metropolitan postcode ranges but the student wishes to sit the exam(s) at a metropolitan venue, Kaplan must be advised of this in writing.

External or Remote exams

Exams held at venue arranged by the student.

See also: Forms

Flexi-study students	Trimester based students
For use by: Students studying a flexi-study subject who are unable to visit a Kaplan Professional office for their exam.	For use by: Students studying trimester based subjects living inside the Australian metropolitan postcodes who are unable to visit a Kaplan Professional office for their exam. If a student’s mailing address falls outside the Australian metropolitan postcode ranges but the student wishes to sit the exam(s) at a metropolitan venue, Kaplan must be advised of this in writing.
The student is required to arrange: a suitable venue for the exam during business hours (9am-5pm, Monday to Friday); and 14 days written notice to Kaplan Professional including exam address/location as well as any necessary directions to assist the supervisor in locating the venue. Kaplan Professional will not book external exams without the requested written notice.	The student is required to arrange: a suitable venue for the exam during business hours (9am-5pm, Monday to Friday); and nomination of a supervisor and submission of a completed Supervisor Nomination form at least one month prior to the exam date or as specified in the due date for each study period. A new nomination form is required for *each* exam, even when the same supervisor is being used.
Supervisors The fee for flexi-study exams conducted at an external venue includes the provision of a supervisor by Kaplan Professional. See the Exam Booking Form for detailed fee information. Supervisors may include a: person approved by Kaplan Professional upon application suitable person at a government recognised tertiary institution or school. suitable person at the Australian Consulate, i.e. a training or education officer, Minister of religion, Justice of the Peace, doctor, lawyer, accountant, police officer; or HR or Training Manager Supervisors may NOT include a: person employed by the same organisation as the student (except for a HR manager or training manager), relative or personal friend of the student, or person living at the same address; or student currently enrolled with Kaplan Professional.	Supervisors Supervisors may include a: person approved by Kaplan Professional upon application suitable person at a government recognised tertiary institution or school. suitable person at the Australian Consulate, i.e. a training or education officer, Minister of religion, Justice of the Peace, doctor, lawyer, accountant, police officer; or HR or Training Manager Supervisors may NOT include a: person employed by the same organisation as the student (except for a HR manager or training manager), relative or personal friend of the student, or person living at the same address; or student currently enrolled with Kaplan Professional.
External venues must: be a business address or a public venue (i.e. public library), allow access to the building for visitors at the specified time; and provide a suitable computer with internet available at all times for online exams. External venues must not: be a residential address.	External venues must: be a business address or a public venue (i.e. public library), allow access to the building for visitors at the specified time; and provide a suitable computer with internet available at all times for online exams. External venues must not: be a residential address.
Note: Students are responsible for any costs incurred in the conduct of an exam sat on an individual basis (e.g. room hire).	Note: Students are responsible for any costs incurred in the conduct of an exam sat on an individual basis (e.g. supervision, room hire, return of completed exam).
Flexi-study Exam Booking Form	Supervisor Nomination Form

Australian metropolitan postcode ranges for trimester based students

City	Postcode
Sydney	1000-1999 2000–2249 2252–2255 2555–2574 2691 2740–2786
Melbourne	3000–3210 3335–3341 3343–3425 3750–3811 3910–3920 3926–3944 3972–3978 3980–3983
Brisbane	4000–4207 4300–4304 4500–4510
Perth	6000–6199 6800–6999

Results

See also: Kaplan Assessment Policy

Student results and study history can be accessed online through My Kaplan/My Studies. This is a password protected area requiring a unique personal ID and password for access. For reasons of confidentiality and privacy, assessment results cannot be given over the telephone.

Flexi-study students

Trimester based students

To be deemed competent in a subject students must:

successfully complete all assessment events; and
gain a competent result in all assessment events.

To successfully complete a subject students must:

Make a reasonable attempt in all assessment events,
achieve a combined result from all assessment events of at least 50%

Note: If a student fails any individual piece of assessment they will be eligible to continue in the subject and may be granted a pass for the subject, as long as their combined result is at least 50%

Student notification:
Online exam – immediate
Paper based exam – within four weeks

Refer to the introduction section of the subject outline for more detailed results information.

Student notification:
Online exam – immediate with results also made available in the Subject Room.
Paper based exam:

mid trimester exam - within three weeks
end of trimester exam - within five weeks

Refer to your Subject Room in the My Studies section of the My Kaplan for more detailed results information.

Request to access marks for trimester based subjects

To request your marks, please download and complete the Academic Marks/Results Request form found on the Forms page in the Study Information area. also refer to the Assessment Policy.

Fees

For detailed information on exam fees, refer to the following forms:

Flexi-study students	Trimester based students
Flexi-study Exam Booking Form	Postgraduate Fees for supplementary services which attract additional fees

All prices are valid until 31 December 2009.