Mr. Michael Gillespie:

We are totally in favour of spacing out exams, including the second component of assessment. As Mr Dennehy said, as long as the resources are made available to do that. Obviously, there is also a time sensitivity, in that it cannot impede the progression of someone into his or her next stage of life. An endpoint will have to be agreed, but spreading it over time and making the exams appropriate for that stage in the learning cycle could all be facilitated with timing and negotiating consultation. We could assess all of that over a two-year period. One could start to do certain practical exams during one's fifth year.