Support for Open Learning Students

Studying CIPFA through the open learning only route can be hard work and require a huge amount of discipline and motivation. CETC can help open learning students through a range of services that students can pick and choose from. You can read about the options we have available below along with information on the availability and how to enrol. Fees for all services are available to view by clicking here

Mock Exams
A mock exam can help give you an indication of how well you have assimilated the open learning material, how good your exam technique is, and any areas you need to work on before the real exam. As part of the main course CETC provides a mock exam for its students to sit in exam conditions, we can also extend this service to open learning students by providing you with a mock exam which you can choose to sit in class at the nearest CETC college or at home or work and then submit to CETC for marking and feedback.

Availability: You can sit a mock exam at home/work or at a CETC centre according to the date of the mock exam on CETC's course schedule. If you are sitting it at home/work you will need to post your script to CETC to be received before the mock exam date on the course schedule.
How to enrol: Complete the PQ enrolment form and submit this to CETC

FMCS Mock Exams
Practising sitting case studies is the best way to prepare for the intensive FMCS paper. However, only a limited number of case studies are available as part of the Open Learning Material so CETC has made more available for CIPFA students. You can find out more about how the Ad Hoc Case Study mock exam service works here.

Availability: See the course schedule here
How to enrol: Complete the Ad Hoc Case studies enrolment form

Progress Tests
Progress tests are another useful way to assess your understanding of the syllabus. Not as formal or in-depth as mock exams, the tests are approximately half the duration of a mock exam and focus on certain areas of the syllabus. CETC have a bank of progress tests that can be set and marked.

Availability: You can sit a progress test at home/work at any time
How to enrol: Complete the PQ enrolment form and submit this to CETC

Revision Courses
CETC provides an extensive programme of revision courses in the month preceding the CIPFA exams. Typically 1-3 day's duration the courses will help hone your knowledge of the module and are geared towards providing the techniques necessary to succeed in the exam. A number of exam standard questions will also be included in the revision course material.

Availability: Throughout May and November, dates can be seen on the Revision Courses page here
How to enrol: Complete the PQ enrolment form


One to One Tutoring
Meeting with a tutor face-to-face to discuss your particular learning needs or concerns about the syllabus can prove extremely useful. You can choose from 1 hour to 6 hours to spend with the tutor depending on your requirements.

Availability: Tutoring can take place at CETC centres in the South East, Midlands or East Scotland at a time convenient to you and the relevant tutor
How to enrol: Complete the PQ enrolment form

Course Materials
CETC tutors put together comprehensive learning materials for each module which are designed to complement the Open Learning Material. If you are unable to attend the day release or revision course then you could purchase these materials.

Availability: Materials are only available after the course has started
How to enrol: Complete the PQ enrolment form indicating that it is just the materials you require, send this with a cheque to CETC: 215-221 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1JA.

 

  • To see the list of course dates for day/block release courses see the Course Dates page in the Courses section.
  • To view the revision course dates see the Revision Courses page in the Courses section.
  • For any queries regarding any of the above services please call CETC on 020 7403 4300 or email enquiries@cetc.org.uk.