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What’s this page all about?
The objective is to provide information on the BHI examinations in as brief and succinct a manner as possible, combining data from different formal documents. Interested readers should follow the links presented in this page which take them to full details of syllabus, information for candidates and specimen papers.
Horological examinations and the BHI.
The British Horological Institute arranges examinations which form the benchmark for standards in the United Kingdom and abroad. The examination syllabus was developed with the support of EAL (EMTA Awards Ltd – an engineering awarding body) and is accredited by the government regulatory body, the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.
Students who study for the examinations will complete a structured course to equip them to become competent clock / watch makers. A qualification is the most important step to becoming a professional member of the BHI with the benefit of using MBHI or FBHI after your name to signify to the public you have attained a high level of professional expertise.
Candidates are drawn from a variety of backgrounds:-
- Students following full-time courses run by Birmingham City University (BCU), previously called University of Central England - UCE.
- A number of students following the BHI’s Distance Learning Course (DLC) enter the examinations each year. Some also attend short seminars at Upton Hall to complement their learning.
- Students completing the Diploma course in clock conservation and restoration at West Dean College enter units that enable them, along with their Diploma, to apply to become a Member of the BHI.
The examinations organised by the British Horological Institute.
There are two accredited EAL/BHI awards which cover both practical and theory; they are structured in separate units that may be taken when a student is ready. In this way a part-time student can study at the rate that is convenient and accrue units in order to achieve a full award.
Certificates are awarded to recognise the success in each unit as well as the full award. Candidates whose marks total at least 40% in each unit are awarded a ‘Pass’; a ‘Pass with Merit’ (PWM) is awarded to those who achieve at least 66%.
The two awards are listed below, following the links will give you full information about the Syllabus, Specimen papers, Hints and Tips for candidates and Examiner’s Reports.
- Certificate in Clock and Watch Servicing
(An accredited award for basic clock and watch servicing) - Certificate in the Repair, Restoration and Conservation of Clocks / Watches
(An accredited award which includes the skills and knowledge for the restoration and conservation of clocks / watches) - Important new information (last changed November 2008)
How do the EAL/BHI exams fit into the National Qualifications Framework?
The exams are ‘Vocationally Related Qualifications’, these are related to employment but do not necessarily require work placement. This means that people can undertake training for a different job or a new career, or they may train to advance within their current occupation.
The Certificate in Clock and Watch Servicing is a qualification at Level 2 in the National Qualifications Framework.
The Certificate in the Repair, Restoration and Conservation of Clocks and Watches is at Level 3 in the National Qualifications Framework.
Download the QCA Guide to the National Qualifications Framework.
