Amended October 2005

INTRODUCTION
The examinations leading to this qualification are open to all clergy and ministers of religion; ordinands, seminarians and members of training courses for the Ministry, whether ordained or lay; and all those who have, or who seek, responsibility for the leading of Public Worship within the Christian Church. All candidates for these qualifications must be current members of the Guild of Church Musicians.


SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
The Archbishops' Certificate in Public Worship (ACertPW) consists of the following:

PART A Practical Examination Maximum mark 100, Pass mark 60.  View details. 
PART B Portfolio/Project File Maximum mark 100, Pass mark 60.  View details. 
PART C Viva Voce examination Maximum mark 50, Pass mark 30.  View details.
PART D Two Extended Essays Per essay: Maximum mark 75, Pass mark 45.   View details.

Notes for Part D: Extended Essay Questions (2007)

Candidates must achieve the pass mark (60%) in each Part. Candidates who fail in one Part will be required to re-take/re-submit the requirements for that Part only and satisfy the examiners within four years of their first submission. Parts A, B and C must be taken in the same year. Part A, the Practical Examination, if failed, may not be re-taken within three months of the previous examination.

While it is possible to take all Parts in a single examination year, candidates are strongly advised to plan their studies over at least two years so as to allow time for reflection on the many liturgical and musical issues involved. This is particularly important for those who have not undertaken full-time study for a number of years.

Candidates who opt to take the Parts over more than one year must submit an application in respect of any Parts which are to be taken. This application must reach the Examinations Secretary on or before 31 January in that examination year.

The Council of the Guild of Church Musicians reserves the right to refuse, or cancel, the entry of any candidate for the Certificate.

Successful Candidates may place the letters ACertPW after their name and wear the authorised academic hood. This Certificate is presented annually by one of the Patrons. Syllabus obtainable from the General Secretary or the Examinations Secretary.

FEES
The fees for the examination are as follows:    
   
U.K.
 
Overseas
Preliminary Certificate  
£25
 
£30
Award (Pts A-C)  
£100
 
£110
ACertCM (All parts)  
£190
 
£205
ACertCM (A-C)  
£100
 
£110
ACertCM (D & E)  
£85
 
£100
ACertCM (Pt D)  
£55
 
£60
ACertCM (Pt E)  
£35
 
£45
ACertPW (All parts)  
£155
 
£170
ACertPW (Pt D)  
£55
 
£60

Examination entry fees cannot be refunded unless the candidate is unable to attend the examination because of illness. A medical certificate must be forwarded with any application for a refund. The Guild reserves the right not to refund the fees in full if any costs have already been incurred.
In the case of candidates for the Award or the Certificate, an administration fee of £10 will be levied for deferral of the whole or any part of the examination to a later year.


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