Tutor/Assessors, Invigilators and learners must be aware of the evacuation procedure in case of an emergency. The following action should be taken:
stop the learners by stopping the assessment or pausing the online assessment
collect the attendance register (in order to ensure all learners are present)
evacuate the assessment room
learners should leave the room in silence
make sure the learners are supervised as closely as possible while they are out of the assessment room to make sure there is no discussion about the assessment being sat
make a note of the time of the interruption and how long it lasted
allow the learners the full working time for the assessment
make a full report of the incident and of the action taken
complete the invigilation report and submit a copy to the Customer Excellence Department at Gateway Qualifications.