AAT Phases out Paper Based Exams in Favour of e-Assessments
The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) has announced that computer based assessments will be central to its revised qualification, due to be launched in July 2010.
The AAT has been using BTL's Surpass e-Assessment solution to
deliver exams for a while now, whilst also offering the option of a
paper based exam. The decision to phase out the paper based exams
with the former qualifications was announced at the AAT annual
conference for training providers, held in April 2010.
The AAT e-Assessments are the most innovative and relevant
accounting exams currently available - the exam questions replicate
work-based scenarios faced by accounting technicians. The
flexibility of the e-Assessment system means that students can sit
an exam at any time and they no longer have to wait 10 weeks to
receive their results as provisional results are provided instantly
upon completion of the exam. To aid familiarity with the
e-Assessment system, students can access free practice exams via
the AAT website at any time.
Jeremy Carter, Head of Sales & Marketing at BTL, says "The AAT
is an innovative organisation, they have taken the bold step to
phase out their paper exams and we are proud to support them using
our robust and scalable e-Assessment technology".
Susan Harper, Manager AAT Exams says "The computer based
assessments we have developed with BTL enable us to assess
students' skills and knowledge in a robust way that reflects and
prepares them for the workplace of today."
The Surpass e-Assessment software is easy to install and
administer. Centres need not worry about exam security and
integrity as each candidate will sit an individual exam, whilst
access to all other computer applications is restricted.
Centres are encouraged to contact the AAT Centre Support Team for
further information at centre.support@aat.org.uk.