Trade Testing Board

Examination Department

Objective:

The examination department of TTB Sindh, headed by the Controller of Examination, ensures the integrity & quality of vocational testing and examinations.

The operations and procedures of the examination department are:

Examination Department – Key Functions
Designing Examination Methodology The department collaborates with trade experts to design a fair and rigorous examination system compatible with the vocational qualification’s objectives.
Gathering Candidates Data The examination department gathers related information about applicants from the registration department.
Developing Examination Materials This includes preparation of knowledge examination papers, coursework requirements, and practical assessments. The materials are developed to accurately evaluate a learner’s knowledge and skills.
Setting Awarding Criteria Clear grading criteria are established to ensure consistency and fairness in marking.
Administering Exams The department oversees the administration of exams, ensuring that examinations are conducted under standardized conditions to maintain their validity, reliability, and fairness.
Marking and Moderation Examinations are marked, often by external examiners, to ensure impartiality. Moderation processes are in place to verify the consistency and accuracy of the marking.
Issuing Results and Certificates After marking and moderation, results are compiled, and certificates are issued to successful candidates.
Assuring Quality Continuous monitoring and evaluation processes, as per regulatory standards, are strictly followed, and further areas of improvement are identified wherever necessary.