When preparing for ICB exams, there are certain things that you must look at. We have compiled a list of things you should check:
- Exam registration
- Exam dates
- Know your exam mark
- Study
- Complete the right documents
- Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)
- Completing the Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)
- Answer presentation
- Managing your time
- Do not panic
Exam Registration
To write your exam, you have to ensure you have the following:
- You are registered as an ICB student
- Apply to write the exam
- All fees are paid
- Submit the learner details form
- Complete and submit the assessment entry form
Exam Dates
The ICB exam dates for 2022 and 2023 have been released, and you can view the timetable. You can download and save the timetable to help you prepare for your exams.
Know Your Exam Mark
To prepare best for your exam, you must know how many marks you are working for. Your final exam is made up of 70% marks. The other 30% comes from your Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) marks.
Passing the exam requires a score of 50% and higher. To pass the course you are doing, you need 60%. It is best to aim for high marks at all times so that you can pass your course.
Study
You must study in order to pass the exam. Make time to study before your examinations. If you need help, our tutors can assist you. They can be contacted from Mondays to Fridays from 08:00 am to 05:00 pm.
Complete The Right Documents
Please note that you must complete your Portfolio of Evidence online before the final examinations begin.
Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)
The Portfolio of Evidence is a collection of tests and assignments. You must complete these and pass with a mark higher than 50%. The PoE as a whole count as 30%. This is the mark that is combined with your final exam mark to create a final mark.
Completing The PoE
The PoE comes with an administration book. This must also be completed. When the examiners mark your PoE, they need to see that it is complete otherwise, you could fail a subject.
Answer Presentation
The way you present your answers is important. Make sure that you answer all questions correctly and in-depth.
Managing Your Time
When the exam ends, ensure that you are also done answering your exam paper. You should manage your time effectively. A trick that helps is dividing your time. If the exam is three hours long, you can allocate a minute to each mark.
Do Not Panic
Before you start writing your exam, do not panic. Do not have a discussion of what you have studied with anyone to avoid feeling as if you did not study enough. Breath and write your exam with a positive mindset.
How To Pass An ICB Course
This is how you can pass an ICB Course:
- Study
- Ask for help
- Study material
- Write your PoE
- Prepare for exams
Study
You must study your chosen course in order to pass. Studying will make you understand what your course topics are about. You can create a studying schedule that you follow consistently. This will help you stay aware of what you have learned the previous days.
Ask For Help
We have tutors at Matric College who are available to help you every Monday to Friday. You can ask questions about topics in your study material that you do not understand. They will help you have a better understanding.
Study Material
Use the study material that Matric College sends to you to study. This is the best way to prepare for exams and find answers to your assignments and test. The study material has information that you need to help you pass your course.
Write Your POE
Write and submit your PoE in time. The assignments and tests in the PoE create 30% of your marks. This is the mark used to boost your exam mark. This is combined with your final exam mark and creates a total score.
Prepare For Exams
You must prepare for your ICB exams. Your final exam determines if you complete the course. Ensure that you study enough for these exams. Use all your study tools provided by the college to help you in this preparation.
How Do ICB Online Exams Work?
- Online exams are written on the ICB MACCI portal
- You must log in 30 minutes before the exam starts
- You will be required to present your ID during the exam
- You have 3 hours 30 minutes to complete the exam
- Answers are typed online
- You must not close the tab while writing exam
- You must not hide the screen camera while writing the exam
- You can make calculations on a single blank sheet and not an entire book
If you do not want to write exams online, you can write them at a physical location booked by you. This is known as a paper-based exam.
How Can I Postpone The ICB Exam?
You can postpone an ICB exam once. You are allowed to do this if you have a valid reason. To postpone the exam, you must fill out a form available on the ICB Student Portal. If your application is approved, you will be able to write in the next exam sitting. If you do not make it for the postponement exam, you will need to apply to get a new PoE.
Benefits Of Studying At Matric College
- You study from any location
- Study safely from home
- Cut transport and lunch costs
- Study at the pace you like
- Create your own study schedule
- Study through us while working
- Study accredited courses
- Gain scarce skill, knowledge and qualifications that are accredited
- Learn commitment, independence and other qualities
- Graduate after a course is completed
What Are ICB Courses?
ICB Courses are courses designed by the ICB to equip you with scarce skills and knowledge that get you ready for work. This increases your chances of getting employed as you apply with components that employers want in candidates.
These courses are accredited by the ICB and the QCTO. Accreditation means that the courses are registered, and they are monitored frequently to ensure they always provide quality standard education. This is to help you gain information that is useful in the modern-day.
What Can I Do With An ICB Qualification?
When you complete an ICB Course, you gain an ICB Qualification. The first thing you can use an ICB Qualification for is to find employment. You will have a better chance of getting employed because of the following:
- You have a qualification that is accredited and employees love to know you have gained a quality education
- You have scarce skills which not many people have and employers want to hire unique candidates
- You have skills and knowledge in business and employers want someone who can advance their company
The second thing that you can use an ICB Qualification for, is opening a business. You have gained enough knowledge regarding business. This makes you a good candidate to start and run a business. You will know what to do and what to expect.
If you are educated, you are more likely to attract clients, suppliers, and inventors. You have what it takes to be professional and run your business successfully.
The third thing that you can use an ICB Qualification for is to continue your studies. You can further your studies by studying a different ICB programme or other courses at Matric College. You will gain another qualification, which will make you twice a unique candidate. This will increase your chances to gain employment.
Author: Mulisa Nethononda
Editor: Razeen Dollie
Date: June 14, 2022