ICB – Portfolio of Evidence (POE).
What is a Portfolio of Evidence?
A portfolio of evidence (POE) is a workbook or folder with a collections of documents; that you hand in at your exam. This folder is filled with workplace and home-based tasks and exercises. It contains evidence and proof that you did this practical work, and that you have actually mastered this piece of work.
Your POE is marked together with your exam. The marks you get for your POE forms 30% of your final mark. The other 70% of your mark is based upon your exam.
When do I get my POE?
When you sign up for an exam, that activates your POE to be sent out to you. Your Portfolio of Evidence will arrive 3-4 weeks after you have actually registered for an ICB exam.
What must I finish with my POE?
You need to finish your Portfolio of Evidence prior to the exam, and after that take it with you to the exam. At the exam you hand in your POE (together with your exam paper), and it gets marked with your exam. In this way it counts towards your final mark for your subject.
Because you get to do the Portfolio of Evidence prior to the exam, it is an excellent way to obtain some points prior to you even get to the exam!
How do I finish my POE?
When you get your POE, very first check that all your personal details on the cover are correct.
If there is a mistake, let your college and ICB understand immediately.
Next you need to review the entire PoE and fill in info where you are asked to.
During your course, you will include things like exercises and projects to your PoE.
When you go to compose your final exam you’ll put your question and answer paper into your complete PoE and hand everything in. All this evidence in your PoE is analyzed by an ICB signed up assessor, who uses it to choose whether you are skilled in that particular subject.
Your POE counts for 30% of your total mark.You should finish all the ICB Assignments and Tests before your final exam date and make sure you have actually inserted them into your PoE.
You want to make certain you get your POE as soon as possible, so that you have the optimum amount of time available to work on it, before the date on which you need to hand it in at the exam.
How do I make certain I have the maximum time to work on my POE?
When you Register for your exam, the ICB sends you the POE for the subject/s you have actually registered for. You then get to work on your POE from the date you receive the POE from the ICB, till your exam date. And then you hand in your POE at the exam.
So, if you want the optimum amount of time to work on your POE, you need to sign up for your exam as soon as you can.
As soon as you have actually signed up for your exam, the ICB will courier your POE to you. The ICB normally couriers your POE 3 to four weeks after getting your exam registration application.
Do I get a POE for each subject?
Yes, you must get a POE for each subject you do. So if you sign up for 3 subject exams, then the ICB will send your three Portfolios of Evidence.
If your POE is insufficient, that can indicate that you fail that subject. So make it as complete as possible. Also make certain that you make a copy of your POE before you hand it in. Put it in a safe place, so that you understand if something occurs to your POE, you have a back-up plan.
Exactly what enters into my Portfolio of Evidence?
As you study a subject (or learning area) all your assessments are kept in a folder. So all these evaluations, plus your final exam paper comprises your complete Portfolio of Evidence. When you get your POE from the ICB, it will include the Administration Book, which informs you exactly the best ways to finish your POE.
You hand all of it in at your final exam, and the assessors (examiners) marks all of it to figure out if you pass or if you have to repeat the work.
Note that you must get a POE for every subject you do. So if you register for three subject exams, then the ICB will send your three Portfolios of Evidence.
If your POE is insufficient, that can suggest that you fail that subject. So make it as complete as possible. Likewise make certain that you make a copy of your POE prior to you hand it in. Put it in a safe place, so that you know if something takes place to your POE, you have a back-up plan.
How your ICB Final Marks are Worked out.
The ICB uses two different marks to identify your final mark, and to figure out if you pass or fail your course. These 2 marks are marks for; 1. Your formal exam, and 2. Your Portfolio of Evidence.
Your formal exam counts 70% of your final mark. You should get at least 50% for your formal exam, to pass your course.
Your Portfolio of Evidence counts 30% or your final mark. This consist out of work done while you were studying your subject. Things like assignments, evaluations and other work.
You have to get a final overall mark of 60% to pass your course.
What’s inside my PoE?
Your ICB Portfolio Administration Guide.
This is your essential guide to studying your ICB subject!
Your ICB Portfolio Administration Guide informs you exactly what you have to do throughout your ICB studies. It describes the best ways to fill out your PoE, and consists of great deals of forms you need to complete.
Resolve it step by step and follow all the instructions in it, and you’ll be on track for success.
ICB Tests and Projects.
For each subject, the ICB sets 3 Projects and 2 Tests that help you to check your knowledge throughout your studies.
Distance learning trainees will find ICB Tests and Tasks in their PoE when it arrives.
Classroom-based trainees will get their ICB Tasks in their Portfolios, and their ICB Tests will be provided by their lecturers throughout their studies.
Answer books.
You’ll likewise find blank answer books in your PoE for you to write the answers to your ICB Tests and Projects in.
Why is my PoE so crucial?
The ICB scholastic team has actually developed it to provide you the best possible opportunity of learning successfully and passing your subject first time.
It assists us ensure you get a deep and extensive understanding of your course materials.
You don’t simply get a certification– you gain real skills that you can utilize in your job from Day 1.
Each subject is divided into 3 learning phases. You’ll do an ICB Project during each phase, and at the end of phases 1 and 2, you’ll complete an ICB Test, to check your understanding. These tests have actually been set by the ICB and are standardised– all trainees should finish them.
Your final exam marks completion of the 3rd learning phase.
This integrated method of learning helps to prepare you (and readies practice) for your final exam.
When do I hand in my PoE?
A couple of days before your final exam, go through the checklist in your ICB Portfolio Administration Guide and make certain you have actually done and consisted of everything. Make a copy of our entire PoE as a backup.
Take your completed PoE to your final exam. You’ll hand it therein.
Your final exam.
When you have finished writing your final exam, you must add the exam question and answer documents to your PoE, and hand everything in together.
You can not send the ICB anything else for your PoE after you have handed it in.
Download the ICB POE Process Diagramme here.
Last Update: March 29th, 2017.
