'Compromised' exam papers for apprentice electricians withdrawn

Concerns that the papers may have been sold

An independent review of the craft electrical programme conducted by City of Glasgow College confirmed there are no health and safety issues arising from this matter. File picture

"Compromised" examination papers for apprentice electricians were withdrawn amid concerns that they may have been sold.

Further education minister James Lawless told ministers that through its monitoring processes, and following receipt of a protected disclosure, Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) had "cause for concern about the quality assurance of assessment of the national electrical craft apprenticeship".