THIS IS RELEVANT TO CA2020 (TC, TPS AND TPE ONLY).

Yes. The wellbeing break is mandatory for all students, and the 15 minutes must be taken as a single break (i.e., the break cannot be broken up into multiple smaller breaks).

We strongly recommend that you take the break at the midpoint of the assessment.

Any candidate who does not take the break to gain a 15-minute advantage in continuing with their assessment, is considered to have cheated and could be subject to a marking penalty under the ICAS Academic Integrity Policy.