Bit of a niche Qu, but you never know..
Ds has just finished an HNC.
Was told his predicted grade in final week of course. Handed in last piece of work 1 week after course ended (with college approval as due to a college mess-up). That Friday, was suddenly told needed to produce a further 400 words. He did but it was v poor quality.
He received his actual Certificate in the post 3 working days later. He was given his predicted grade, an A. He's fretting. I don't know why. I said I thought the turn around time means that particular piece wouldn't have formed part of his overall grade anyway & not to worry.