Our Level 3 qualification in Work Experience and Career Planning is a newly accredited programme certified by a UCAS-recognised exam board. By successfully completing this qualification, you can earn valuable UCAS points to support your university application.

Universities in the UK offer places through various criteria—some make offers directly based on UCAS points, while others focus more on specific grades. Even for universities that don’t rely on UCAS points, this qualification is an excellent addition to your application, demonstrating your commitment to career planning. This is an exclusive qualification only available to InvestIN students who have completed our Summer 2024 two-week summer experiences so will no doubt be a fantastic addition to your UCAS and university applications.

Plus, this certification will give your future job applications and interviews a powerful boost! Adding this qualification to your resume showcases your commitment to professional development and career planning, helping you stand out from the competition.

Once you have successfully completed registration you will receive confirmation of this registration from InvestIN. You will then receive your own workbook to complete and your candidate number on or before Friday 13th September. Once you have received the workbook you will have until Tuesday 1st October 5pm BST to complete the qualification. Should you have any questions during the process, please do not hesitate to reach out to InvestIN who will be able to provide guidance.

Upon successful submission, InvestIN will then mark your completed assessment paper before reverting to you with a provisional Pass/Fail decision on Tuesday 15th October. At this point, you will be able to reference the qualification in your university or job applications. We will also send your physical certificate in the post by 15th December.

For those applying to university in the UK, you will also receive 8 UCAS points for the completion of this qualification which will count alongside your A-Level or International Baccalaureate grades on your UCAS application.

The total assessment fee is £375, which includes assessment materials, on-hand support, grading, and a physical certificate.

You can complete the assessment from your own home at a time that suits you. The deadline for completing the workbook is 5pm on the 1st October.

The assessment consists of a workbook with questions based on the Summer Experience you completed. Once you’ve answered the questions, simply send it back to us for marking.

Yes, all students who attended a 2-week Summer Experience are eligible to take this assessment. As a Level 3 qualification, it’s recognised globally and can be included in applications to universities and colleges worldwide.

You’ll receive a Level 3 qualification in Work Experience and Career Planning, equivalent to 8 UCAS points. We’re proud to be the only accredited summer school in the world where students can earn UCAS points for work experience.

We highly recommend taking the assessment this year, as you’ve recently completed the 2-week Summer Experience. You will still be able to add the qualification to your application whenever you decide to apply to university. 

This qualification can also help you stand out throughout your academic and career journey, such as when applying to sixth-form college or other work experience opportunities.

This qualification brings together the lessons and activities you've already completed with your personal reflections, which you'll record in the workbook. You'll have access to your programme materials which will help guide you in answering these questions. Once you have submitted the workbook you will be given a Pass/Fail decision by Tuesday 15th October

We are confident that if you fully engage with the workbook and answer all the questions, you will be able to pass the assessment. If you do not pass, we offer one immediate retake at no extra cost.

Once you have confirmation of registration InvestIN will send you the assessment materials as well as a copy to the slides and materials used during your summer experience to help support you with completing the assessment. Should you require anymore clarification reach out to info@investin.org who will be able to offer support from members of staff who worked on your summer experience.