Tips for completing your exam and case studies
When should I request my exam paper?
You should only request this when you have completed and understood all your course material fully and have prepared your case studies. Once you have requested your exam paper you will need to submit this back within 7 days. Please read this page fully to get yourself ready for your exam.
How many questions will I need to answer on my exam paper?
You will have approx anywhere between 24 and 40 questions to answer. You will find if you have studied your course work thoroughly that you should have no problem with your answers. The majority of our courses offer a learning review after each module. If you have answered these correctly as you have been studying then you should find the exam paper quite straight forward. Your questions will make up to 70% of your total and your case study 30%. You will need a total of 80% to qualify.
Do I need to complete a case study?
If you would like to receive your qualification then you will need to complete an exam paper and in most cases a minimum of one case study. Case studies are an important part of your training and it is recommended that you practice on family and friends as much as possible whilst learning. You should complete a minimum of 5 case studies that you feel confident with before working with members of the public.
Purpose of Case Studies
The purpose of a case study is to walk the examiner through a situation where a problem is presented, background information of the client is provided and a description of the solution you have offered, along with how it was derived. This is the same whether you are completing a massage treatment - a coaching session or even a tarot reading.
By completing a case study this will show the examiner that you have read and understood your course material and are able to show that you have applied the learning theory to a real client and can work unsupervised.
How do I write up a case study?
To see example of case studies please use the menu above and click on the subject you are studying. You will then find links to some relevant case studies. Please be aware that case studies need planning so we do not recommend you request your exam paper until you have already completed some case studies and have one already prepared. A rushed or poorly put together case study will be noticed and can result in a fail. (please do not worry about grammar or spelling errors too much as the examiner is not judging you on your written language skills) Feedback from Client - This should if possible always be included
How long should my case study be?
All case studies should be a minimum of 1000 words. If you are studying an advanced level course then you will need to submit two case studies.
How do I submit my exam and case study for marking?
Your exam paper should be submitted as an attachment and your case study should be typed up and included with the exam paper inserted either directly or copied and pasted into the actual exam paper that you receive. (do not send case studies separate - only the exam paper should be submitted completed correctly) Exam papers should not be converted into pdf documents. Incorrect submissions will be returned unmarked.
What if I fail my case study?
If for any reason the examiner does not think you have supplied sufficient evidence of offering a competent case study then you will be notified of this and will be advised accordingly. You will be asked to re-evaluate your course work and submit a new exam paper. You may request a repeat exam up to 3 times without charge. Should you still not have passed your exam after submitting your paper 3 times you will be charged a £25 fee for any further exam requests. However if you complete your course work and use our helpful advise and tools in the student library we see no reason why you should fail.
What if I am unable to find anyone to do a case study on?
Sometimes you may find it difficult to find someone to carry an actual case study on especially if friends and family are not willing. As this is such an important part of the exam we recommend you put a local advert out asking for volunteers. You will be surprised at how many people love the opportunity of trying out a new therapy for free.
When you are ready to take your exam simply email your provider and state the name of the exam being requested in the subject line. For example Basic aromatherapy exam request.
When will I receive my exam results?
Please allow between 7 - 10 days. You will receive confirmation that your exam paper has been received within 24hrs of submission. If you do not receive notification of receipt within 48hr please contact us.
You should only request this when you have completed and understood all your course material fully and have prepared your case studies. Once you have requested your exam paper you will need to submit this back within 7 days. Please read this page fully to get yourself ready for your exam.
How many questions will I need to answer on my exam paper?
You will have approx anywhere between 24 and 40 questions to answer. You will find if you have studied your course work thoroughly that you should have no problem with your answers. The majority of our courses offer a learning review after each module. If you have answered these correctly as you have been studying then you should find the exam paper quite straight forward. Your questions will make up to 70% of your total and your case study 30%. You will need a total of 80% to qualify.
Do I need to complete a case study?
If you would like to receive your qualification then you will need to complete an exam paper and in most cases a minimum of one case study. Case studies are an important part of your training and it is recommended that you practice on family and friends as much as possible whilst learning. You should complete a minimum of 5 case studies that you feel confident with before working with members of the public.
Purpose of Case Studies
The purpose of a case study is to walk the examiner through a situation where a problem is presented, background information of the client is provided and a description of the solution you have offered, along with how it was derived. This is the same whether you are completing a massage treatment - a coaching session or even a tarot reading.
By completing a case study this will show the examiner that you have read and understood your course material and are able to show that you have applied the learning theory to a real client and can work unsupervised.
How do I write up a case study?
To see example of case studies please use the menu above and click on the subject you are studying. You will then find links to some relevant case studies. Please be aware that case studies need planning so we do not recommend you request your exam paper until you have already completed some case studies and have one already prepared. A rushed or poorly put together case study will be noticed and can result in a fail. (please do not worry about grammar or spelling errors too much as the examiner is not judging you on your written language skills) Feedback from Client - This should if possible always be included
How long should my case study be?
All case studies should be a minimum of 1000 words. If you are studying an advanced level course then you will need to submit two case studies.
How do I submit my exam and case study for marking?
Your exam paper should be submitted as an attachment and your case study should be typed up and included with the exam paper inserted either directly or copied and pasted into the actual exam paper that you receive. (do not send case studies separate - only the exam paper should be submitted completed correctly) Exam papers should not be converted into pdf documents. Incorrect submissions will be returned unmarked.
What if I fail my case study?
If for any reason the examiner does not think you have supplied sufficient evidence of offering a competent case study then you will be notified of this and will be advised accordingly. You will be asked to re-evaluate your course work and submit a new exam paper. You may request a repeat exam up to 3 times without charge. Should you still not have passed your exam after submitting your paper 3 times you will be charged a £25 fee for any further exam requests. However if you complete your course work and use our helpful advise and tools in the student library we see no reason why you should fail.
What if I am unable to find anyone to do a case study on?
Sometimes you may find it difficult to find someone to carry an actual case study on especially if friends and family are not willing. As this is such an important part of the exam we recommend you put a local advert out asking for volunteers. You will be surprised at how many people love the opportunity of trying out a new therapy for free.
When you are ready to take your exam simply email your provider and state the name of the exam being requested in the subject line. For example Basic aromatherapy exam request.
When will I receive my exam results?
Please allow between 7 - 10 days. You will receive confirmation that your exam paper has been received within 24hrs of submission. If you do not receive notification of receipt within 48hr please contact us.
Important things to check before submitting your exam paper
- Check you have completed your full name as to be shown on your certificate
- The email address you want your qualification to be emailed to
- Type in the Month and year of purchase
- Case study to be copied and pasted or typed into the exam paper - do not send separate
- Treatment cards completed where necessary - You do not need to submit this but mention that you have completed it
- Do not save as a PDF - it will be returned - save as word document
- Case studies - Ensure minimum of 1000 words - document client feedback - report any follow up treatment where applicable
- Complete the attached survey
- Email back within 7 days