How to transition from AQ2016 and register on Q2022

Here we answer your top questions about how to transition from AQ2016 and register on Q2022.

1. What is the deadline for sitting assessments on the AQ2016 syllabus?

The deadline for sitting assessments on the AQ2016 syllabus is 30 September 2023, students will not be able to sit any assessments after this date.

2. If I have already taken an assessment before the syllabus closes, when can I expect to receive my results?

All results will be released as per the usual marking timetable associated with each particular assessment. This includes externally marked assessments that take up to six weeks to mark. Full details on when to expect your results can be found on our assessment results page.

3. Can I sit assessments on the AQ2016 syllabus after 30 September 2023 and will there be an opportunity for an extension?  

No. Students will not be able to sit any AQ2016 assessments after the 30 September 2023 deadline.

4. Will all the units I have studied under the AQ2016 syllabus transfer to the new Q2022 syllabus?

If you’re studying an AQ2016 qualification and register onto the Q2022 equivalent qualification, then your units may transfer provided they meet the transitional arrangement requirements found on our guide. No AAT achievements prior to AQ2016 (AQ2010, AQ2013 NVQ) will carry over to Q2022.

5. How do I register on the Q2022 qualifications?

Visit the ‘Register with us’ page and add the new qualification to your basket, pay the one-off registration fee and complete the checkout.

If you’re eligible to pay the reduced registration fee rather than the standard registration fee, it’ll update automatically at the payment stage. Please note you must be logged in to your MyAAT account to complete the transaction.

6. Is there a fee for the Q2022 qualifications, and how long will I have access to membership and assessments?

Yes, you will need to pay a one-off registration fee for the Q2022 qualification you would like to register for. There are no yearly membership fees on the new Q2022 syllabus, your registration will not lapse. Instead, you will have access to the registered qualification for its lifetime (typically four to five years).

Unlike AQ2016 each level under Q2022 needs to be registered and paid for individually, if studying more than one qualification or moving to the next level.

7. Which AQ2016 completed units will transfer to Q2022?

You can find guidance and the requirements for transfer on our transitional arrangements guide. All eligible units will automatically transfer when the Q2022 qualification registration has been successfully completed.

8. Do I need to renew my AQ2016 registration?

You do not need to renew your AQ2016 registration as the syllabus is coming to an end on 30 September 2023. Any outstanding assessments after this date will need to be completed under the Q2022 syllabus.

9. Who is responsible for paying the registration fees, the training provider or the student?

If your training provider has confirmed they’ll be covering your AAT registration fees, then they will need to provide you with a payment code to use during the payment process of your qualification registration.

If your training provider has confirmed that they will not be covering your fees, payment must be covered by the student or someone else paying on behalf of the student.

10. When is the deadline to register on Q2022 qualifications?

There is no deadline to register for Q2022 qualifications.

11. What fees will I pay for Q2022 qualifications?

All fees for the Q2022 qualifications can be found on the AAT Website.

There will be a reduced fee for students on AQ2016 registering onto a Q2022 qualification up until 31 January 2024.

If you’re eligible to pay the reduced registration fee rather than the standard registration fee, it’ll update automatically at the payment stage. Please note you must be logged in to your MyAAT account to complete the transaction.

12. What is the reduced registration fee, am I eligible?

If you have an active AQ2016 subscription, and have sat at least one assessment then you can register onto the Q2022 equivalent level at a reduced cost.

If you’re eligible to pay the reduced registration fee rather than the standard registration fee, it’ll update automatically at the payment stage. Please note you must be logged in to your MyAAT account to complete the transaction.

13. Do I need to call you to transfer my AQ2016 completed units to Q2022?

No. Provided you meet the requirements stated in our guide, all eligible units will automatically transfer when the Q2022 qualification registration has been successfully completed.

14. Will my exemptions transfer to Q2022?

Exemptions awarded on AQ2016 will transfer over to Q2022 as per the transitional arrangements, the grade will be capped at 70%.

15. What is the Q2022 membership fee?

There is no membership fee for Q2022. Instead you will need to register and pay for the individual qualifications you would like access to. See our qualifications.

16. Why are the fees so high? Can I pay my Q2022 registration by Direct Debit/instalments?

Rather than paying yearly to keep access to the qualification, registering onto a Q2022 qualification gives you access to the qualification for its lifetime (typically four to five years). Prices have been adjusted to reflect the new fee structure. It is not possible to pay your Q2022 registration fees via direct debit/instalments.

17. Is there a separate fee for each level?

Yes. Under Q2022, each level is considered its own qualification and has its own individual one-off registration fee.

18. How long will I have access to the Q2022 qualifications?

For the qualification lifetime, which is typically four to five years.

19. Why am I not seeing my Q2022 registration?

A new registration can take up to 24 hours from purchase to reflect on your MyAAT account. If this is not the case after 24 hours, please contact our AAT customer Support Team with any queries.

20. Why can my TP not book my Q2022 assessment?

Please check that you have registered for the correct Q2022 qualification on your MyAAT account. Please also allow up to 24 hours for your registration to update on all AAT systems. Once successfully registered, you can contact your training provider to schedule assessment under Q2022.

To avoid issues we recommend registering for your qualification as soon as possible and to not leave it a day before your first assessment.

Hannah Dolan is AAT Comment’s Content Editor.