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For anything not covered by these guidelines, or for further information, please contact your Local Representative.
We have made changes to our policy for candidates with specific needs with effect from 2019. Please take the time to read the policy before making exam entries for candidates who require access arrangements or reasonable adjustments.
The policy is available in alternative formats upon request.
Key points to remember:
If you have questions relating to access arrangements or reasonable adjustments, you may find the answer in our FAQs below. Alternatively, please contact the Access Coordinator on the details at the bottom of this page.
Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments Policy 2019 (PDF)
FAQs Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments (PDF)
ARSM involves no supporting tests, or anything which requires candidates to respond to questions from the examiner, so extra-time allowances are not normally needed. However, if a candidate has access requirements that the examiner should be aware of, please contact our Access Co-ordinator at the time of entry with the relevant details. We will then liaise with the applicant, the examiner and the exam venue to ensure that all appropriate arrangements are made.
Applicants are also welcome to contact the Access Co-ordinator before making an entry, for further information or to discuss arrangements.
Deaf and hearing-impaired candidates are welcome to bring a sign-language interpreter. We do not need prior notification of this.
Code |
Description |
---|---|
A |
for an amanuensis (Theory) |
B |
for Braille memory test in place of sight-reading or Braille Theory paper (if an amanuensis is also required, please attach a separate note) |
C |
for candidates with Autistic Spectrum Disorders |
D |
for candidates with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia or other learning difficulties |
I |
for candidates who will be bringing an interpreter (Practical). A candidate who is not comfortable using English is allowed to bring an independent person as interpreter – Regulation 13 (b) |
L |
for large notation Practical sight-reading test or large print Theory paper |
M |
for large notation memory test (Practical) |
P |
for modified staff notation sight-reading test (Practical) |
Q |
for modified staff notation memory test (Practical) |
R |
for the aural repetition test in place of the sight-reading test (Practical) |
S |
for special aural tests for hearing impaired candidates (Practical) |
T |
for a translation of the Theory paper (local language – specify language required) |
U |
for a translation of the Theory paper (non-local language – specify language required) |
X |
for Theory candidates who are unable to sit an exam on the published date for religious reasons |
For anything not covered by these guidelines, or for further information, please contact your Local Representative.