Exam Specifications
Exam specifications v1.6 – For exams sat from 1 September 2024
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Syllabus 2019: Complete specification (v1.6a) – July 2024 (PDF)
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Syllabus 2019: Complete specification (v1.6b) – 1 April 2025 (PDF)
Changes from the previous version
The companion document summarises the changes made to the syllabus which include moving some material from Licensing (section 1) to the more appropriate section on Operating (section 7). There are no significant changes to the number and content of learning points.
Summary of changes document (v1.6b)
Direct to Full v2.0 – For exams sat from 1 October 2024
Direct Entry to Full – revised specification
We are pleased to release version 2.0 of the Direct to Full Examination Syllabus which has been updated to include the new licence conditions. The new licensing conditions will be examined from 1 October 2024. Please see the information released with the three part syllabus for a summary of things that have changed in the exams following the licensing changes
Exam overview
Summary of exam questions; pass mark, percentage and time
| Exam | Questions | Passmark | Percentage | Time (mins) |
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| Foundation | 26 | 19 | 73 | 60 |
| Intermediate | 46 | 28 | 61 | 90 |
| Full | 58 | 35 | 60 | 120 |
| Direct to Full | Part 1 – 18 Part 2 – 57 | Part 1 – 14 Part 2 – 36 | Part 1 – 77.7 Part 2 – 63.2 | 150 |
