Here, you will probably find the answer to your question about our exams quickly. Of course you can always give us a call, we will be happy to help you.
De afkorting CBT staat voor Computer Based Testing. Bij CBT-examens beantwoord je de vragen op een pc of tablet.
You always see one question you answer, then you move on to the next question. You can mark a question you can't answer directly and skip it until you've answered all the other questions. When you are ready, you can finalise the exam. You will then be able to immediately see whether you have passed the exam, or whether you need to take the exam again.
Bij de meeste CBT-examens kun je ook kiezen voor een “voorlees examen”. Je moet je dan wel aanmelden voor een voorleesexamen. Bij VCA en SOG-examens zijn de meeste talen als voorleesexamen beschikbaar. Alle vragen en (de meeste) antwoorden worden voorgelezen. Bij sommige vraagtypes kunnen de antwoorden helaas niet worden voorgelezen.
For a number of exams administered by PBNA, it is possible to inspect the exam at our office on a mutually agreed date. Download the inspection form which also contains the inspection rules.
Want to know which questions you answered incorrectly? After completing the exam, you can immediately see which questions you did not answer correctly.
No, this is, unfortunately, not possible. You can only order the Safety Passport or the Personal Safety Logbook at Safetylogbook.
Would you like to cancel an openregistration exam? If so, this can be done free of charge up to 24 hours before the exam, after which the full exam fee will be charged.
Do you want to cancel an in-company exam ? No charge up to one week before the exam. If you cancel your exam between 1 and 7 days before the exam date you will be charged € 40,- to cover the costs of the exam leader. For cancellations within 1 day € 80,- will be charged to cover the costs of the exam leader.
VCA:
Yes, for VCA-exams you can choose a B-VCA read-aloud exam. With the VCA-reading exams, all questions are read aloud, but unfortunately with some new question types not all answers displayed! Candidates can have this read to them as many times as they feel necessary. The exam includes 40 questions and a maximum of 75 minutes is available for this purpose. The B-VCA reading exam can be taken in (almost) all EU languages.
You can watch a demonstration of the VCA exam via computer here. As you can see there, each question and corresponding answers will appear on the screen one by one, so you can concentrate well on each question. Our examiner will help you log in.
Unfortunately, the VOL-VCA and VIL-VCU exams are not allowed as read-aloud exams.
SOG:
Also available from the SOG theory exams in a read-aloud version.
Other exams such as ATEX, IECEx, NEN 3140 and F-gases:
A candidate with dyslexia can take the exam at PBNA, with additional opportunities provided to suit the disability. For more information, contact us at (078) 62 53 889 or at [email protected].
PBNA heeft speciaal voor haar vaste klanten een portaal gelanceerd. Via jouw eigen portaal kun je snel en eenvoudig examens reserveren.
Met het portaal kom je in een eigen bestelomgeving en dat biedt onder andere de volgende voordelen:
Samenvattend: 24/7 beschikbaar, meer gemak, meer inzicht en last minute inschrijven. Wil je ook gebruikmaken van het PBNA-Portaal? Kijk hier voor het aanmelden
Er zijn natuurlijk geen kosten aan verbonden. Je kunt direct beginnen!
Explosieveiligheid is het beschermen van de omgeving, medewerkers en installaties in een explosiegevaarlijke omgeving. Explosiegevaar is aanwezig zodra een mengsel van lucht en een brandbare stof (in de vorm van gassen, dampen, nevels of stof) onder atmosferische omstandigheden wordt ontstoken en na ontsteking uitbreidt, totdat alle brandbare stof verbrand is.
In het explosieveiligheidsdocument (EVD) staat vastgelegd welke risico’s er binnen het bedrijf zijn op het gebied van explosiegevaar en welke maatregelen er getroffen worden om die risico’s te beperken.
ATEX staat voor “ATmosphères EXplosibles” en is de Europese regelgeving voor explosiegevaarlijke omgevingen. ATEX bestaat uit meerdere richtlijnen die aangeven waaraan apparatuur en middelen moeten voldoen die zich in een explosiegevaarlijke zone bevinden, en richtlijnen voor de bescherming van medewerkers in explosiegevaarlijke zones.
Of jouw bedrijf onder ATEX valt, hangt af van het aanwezig zijn van explosieve atmosferen. Met een analyse beoordeel je of er ontvlambare gassen, dampen, nevels of stoffen aanwezig zijn in het bedrijf. Op basis van die analyse kan het bedrijf ingedeeld worden in ATEX-zones. Deze zonering geeft aan hoe groot het explosiegevaar is.
Als uit de analyse blijkt dat er geen explosiegevaar aanwezig is, dan valt dit gebied buiten de ATEX-zoneclassificatie en wordt het niet als een ATEX-zone beschouwd. Dit betekent dat de specifieke eisen en maatregelen die de ATEX-richtlijnen voorschrijven voor explosiegevaarlijke zones hier niet van toepassing zijn.
Het uitvoeren van een risicoanalyse is verplicht als er in een bedrijfsproces gebruikgemaakt wordt van ontvlambare gassen en vloeistoffen, of als er nevels en stof aanwezig is.
Welk ATEX-examen voor jou geschikt is, hangt af van jouw functie en de verschillende ATEX-zones waarin je werkzaam bent.
Na een explosieveiligheidsanalyse wordt het explosieveiligheidsdocument opgesteld. Daarin staat vermeld hoe medewerkers opgeleid moeten worden om de juiste kennis op te doen om veilig te werken in deze zones.
In de ATEX-examens wordt geëxamineerd op de Europese wet- en regelgeving op het gebied van explosieveiligheid. Deze is minder uitgebreid dan de wet- en regelgeving waar je vanuit IECEx van op de hoogte moet zijn.
Dat maakt een ATEX-examen minder uitgebreid, de examenstof is ook minder zwaar. ATEX-examens duren over het algemeen korter dan IECEx-examens en het slagingspercentage van de ATEX-examens ligt hoger dan het slagingspercentage voor IECEx-examens.
Nederlands kent (nog) geen centraal register waarin ATEX- of IECEx-certificering van personen is vastgelegd.
Wordt een ATEX-examen succesvol afgerond, dan wordt dit wel opgenomen in het PBNA-diplomaregister.
Nee, een ATEX-examen is niet verplicht.
Een bedrijf moet aantoonbaar maken dat medewerkers op de hoogte zijn van hoe zij veilig kunnen werken in een explosiegevaarlijke omgeving. Het ATEX-examen maakt dit aantoonbaar, al is certificering niet wettelijk vereist.
De ATEX-examens zijn gebaseerd op de IECEx-examens. Sinds 2019 is PBNA erkend als IECEx 05 certificatiebureau voor het certificeren van personen die werkzaam zijn in explosiegevaarlijke omgevingen. ATEX-examens zijn gebaseerd op de IECEx-examinering, maar met een commissie van Nederlandse experts op het gebied van explosieveiligheid aangepast aan de situatie zoals deze bij de meeste Nederlandse bedrijven van toepassing is.
De afkorting CBT staat voor Computer Based Testing. Bij CBT-examens beantwoord je de vragen op een pc of tablet.
You always see one question you answer, then you move on to the next question. You can mark a question you can't answer directly and skip it until you've answered all the other questions. When you are ready, you can finalise the exam. You will then be able to immediately see whether you have passed the exam, or whether you need to take the exam again.
Bij de meeste CBT-examens kun je ook kiezen voor een “voorlees examen”. Je moet je dan wel aanmelden voor een voorleesexamen. Bij VCA en SOG-examens zijn de meeste talen als voorleesexamen beschikbaar. Alle vragen en (de meeste) antwoorden worden voorgelezen. Bij sommige vraagtypes kunnen de antwoorden helaas niet worden voorgelezen.
Bij de IECEx05/ATEX-examens die PBNA afneemt, is het mogelijk om het examen bij ons op kantoor op een onderling af te stemmen datum in te zien.
Download het inzageformulier waarop ook de regels omtrent inzage vermeld staan.
PBNA is een erkend en onafhankelijk examenbureau voor onder andere VCA, SOG, IECEx en ATEX. Wij verzorgen geen opleidingen. Wij nemen examens af voor een groot aantal VCA en SOG-opleidingsinstituten en brengen je graag in contact met één van onze opleidingspartners. Bel met 078 – 62 53 889 en we helpen je verder.
Alleen in Nederland officieel geldige identiteitsbewijzen zijn geldig binnen het VCA en SOG-stelsel. Dit zijn de geldige ID-bewijzen:
De geldigheidsduur van een identiteitsbewijs mag op de examendatum niet zijn verlopen. De SSVV heeft een tijdelijke dispensatie voor verlopen Nederlandse rijbewijzen verleend tijdens de Corona periode, zie het betreffende nieuwsartikel.
Candidates admitted to a detention centre who do not have proof of identity as described above must identify themselves by means of a (detention) declaration accompanied by a (recent and similar) photograph of the candidate.
Zie voor meer informatie www.rijksoverheid.nl
The abbreviation SOG stands for SSVV Training Guide. The SSVV is the owner of the VCA and SOG system. The SSVV has bundled instructions, training and education for risky tasks in the SSVV Training Guide (SOG). The range from the SOG is an addition to the VCA courses and includes the SOG exams, offered through PBNA.
Het VCA-examen is een veel gevraagd examen in onder andere de Nederlandse industrie en bouwsector. Het systeem is in begin jaren ’90 ingevoerd in de petrochemie en sinds die tijd uitgewaaierd over bijna de gehele industrie. Meer dan 1.500.000 mensen hebben een VCA-diploma en zijn geregistreerd in het landelijk diploma register (CDR). Afgelopen jaren hebben meer dan 200.000 mensen een VCA-diploma behaald.
Er zijn 3 VCA-diploma’s, namelijk voor:
Onder de linkjes tref je meer informatie aan over deze examens.
Alleen in Nederland officieel geldige identiteitsbewijzen zijn geldig binnen het VCA en SOG-stelsel. Dit zijn de geldige ID-bewijzen:
De geldigheidsduur van een identiteitsbewijs mag op de examendatum niet zijn verlopen. De SSVV heeft een tijdelijke dispensatie voor verlopen Nederlandse rijbewijzen verleend tijdens de Corona periode, zie het betreffende nieuwsartikel.
Candidates admitted to a detention centre who do not have proof of identity as described above must identify themselves by means of a (detention) declaration accompanied by a (recent and similar) photograph of the candidate.
Zie voor meer informatie www.rijksoverheid.nl
The Basic Safety VCA Green exam is based on the same final and testing requirements as those of the standard Basic Safety VCA. The difference is that the Basic VCA Green exam contains a maximum of 20 'green colored' questions randomly distributed throughout the exam. Successful candidates receive the same diploma as candidates of a Basic Safety SCC VCA.
De afkorting CBT staat voor Computer Based Testing. Bij CBT-examens beantwoord je de vragen op een pc of tablet.
You always see one question you answer, then you move on to the next question. You can mark a question you can't answer directly and skip it until you've answered all the other questions. When you are ready, you can finalise the exam. You will then be able to immediately see whether you have passed the exam, or whether you need to take the exam again.
Bij de meeste CBT-examens kun je ook kiezen voor een “voorlees examen”. Je moet je dan wel aanmelden voor een voorleesexamen. Bij VCA en SOG-examens zijn de meeste talen als voorleesexamen beschikbaar. Alle vragen en (de meeste) antwoorden worden voorgelezen. Bij sommige vraagtypes kunnen de antwoorden helaas niet worden voorgelezen.
VCA does not work with scores. The caesura (the boundary between failing or passing) is determined according to the table below:
Details of the VCA-exams:
| Exam: | Maximum time: | Number of questions: | Max number of points: | Passed at: | At a minimum of: |
| B-VCA | 60 minutes | 40 | 4,000 points | 2,580 points | 64,5% |
| B-VCA (read aloud) | 75 minutes | 40 | 4,000 points | 2,580 points | 64,5% |
| VCA | 75 minutes | 70 | 7,000 points | 4,515 points | 64,5% |
| VIL-VCU | 75 minutes | 70 | 7,000 points | 4,515 points | 64,5% |
VCA Infra has provided one mock exam to give an impression of the exam and what the exam looks like. No answers are provided here. Want to practice more? Go to the site: VCA Exam Training or buy a voucher for 5 or 10 trial exams .
If you click on the link below to sign up for the exam, you can use filters (links) to quickly find the exam and exam location you want. You can also choose there whether you want to take the exam as soon as possible or in another month. Order your Open VCA exam here
Determine your own planning?
If you want to register an exam for a number of people from your company, it may be more economical to order a private exam. You set your own date, time and exam location and we take care of the exam. Order your VCA company exam here
If you earned the VCA or SOG diploma from PBNA, please contact PBNA at phone number 078-6253889, or send an email with your information to [email protected]. We will let you know how this can be resolved within 2 business days.
PBNA is a recognized and independent examination agency for VCA, SOG, IECEx and ATEX, among others. We do not provide training. We administer exams for a large number of VCA and SOG training institutes and will gladly put you in contact with one of our training partners. Call 078 - 62 53 889 and we will help you further.
To prepare for your VCA, you can of course order our VCA and use online mock exams. For more information, see this page.
Jaarlijks leggen ongeveer 200.000 kandidaten een VCA-examen af. De meeste kandidaten (meer dan 80%) doen dat in het Nederlands. Daarna volgen VCA-examens in het Pools, Engels, Roemeens, Turks of één van de andere talen.
Click here for a current overview VCA in other languages.
Choose Quick VCA and you can often take the exam within 48 hours, or even on the same day. See Quick SCC
PBNA offers VCA exams in 19 languages in 50 locations. You can register alone or with a few colleagues.
The MVK and HVK diplomas are equivalent to the VCA, but only if the holder of the diploma must work in an environment where safe working is required. Often, Safety Experts take the VCA exam anyway because it means they have fewer problems "at the gate" with companies that require VCA . After all, you are not registered in the Central Diploma Register (CDR) with an MVK-HVK diploma.
If you are in possession of a valid VCA or SOG diploma, this diploma will be listed in the CDR (Centraal Diplomaregister VCA). If a candidate unexpectedly loses the diploma, this entry in the Central Diploma Register will suffice. This is the only official source with which the validity of a diploma can be demonstrated.
The page on VCA passes has all the information you need to order a new pass. You can also put the free digital pass on your cell phone.
If you are taking an exam for VCA or SOG, you will, immediately after the exam, see whether you have passed. This is a provisional result. The official result will be reported to you or the client by e-mail within 3 days. Then, the official result will also be available via www.vca-uitslag.nl. Once you have passed, you can also view the free digital pass and secure it on your mobile phone.
For other exams, you will receive the results within four weeks. The results will be communicated by e-mail and the diplomas will be sent the same day. We always send the diplomas to the client, this may be the training institute, the employer or you, as a candidate.
The VIL-VCU exam is 95% the same as the VOL-VCA exam. The VOL-VCA / VIL-VCU book covers all exam material for both exams. Read more about the VOL-VCA / ViL-VCU course material here.
If you want to register yourself for an exam, go to the schedule. You can use filters to quickly find your desired exam and exam location. You can also choose there whether you want to take the exam as soon as possible or in another month. Order your Open VCA here
If you want to register an exam for a number of people from your company, you are probably better and more economical to order a private exam. You set a date, time and exam location. We take care of the exam. Order your VCA here
PBNA heeft speciaal voor haar vaste klanten een portaal gelanceerd. Via jouw eigen portaal kun je snel en eenvoudig examens reserveren.
Met het portaal kom je in een eigen bestelomgeving en dat biedt onder andere de volgende voordelen:
Samenvattend: 24/7 beschikbaar, meer gemak, meer inzicht en last minute inschrijven. Wil je ook gebruikmaken van het PBNA-Portaal? Kijk hier voor het aanmelden
Er zijn natuurlijk geen kosten aan verbonden. Je kunt direct beginnen!
Yes. In the Netherlands and Belgium, VCA is applied. In Germany and some other European countries, the SCC system that stands for "Safety Certification Contractors" applies. There are some differences in regulations, which can vary from country to country. A Dutch VCA is usually also accepted in Belgium, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France.
Yes, you can also take VCA-exam in the evening or on Saturday.
Yes, the exams are also available in other languages. In fact, VCA is available in 19 different languages!
There are many course providers. PBNA is an examination body and does not offer courses itself. However, we do help you prepare optimally for the VCA exam with the VCA books and mock exams. You can also order these at the same time as the VCA exam as a combination package.
Do you have a physical disability? Please contact us, we will be happy to help you take the exam at a location convenient for you.
Yes, you can take trial exams at several places. You can find a free trial exam here. Username: trial exam
Password: trial exam. If you order a VCA-book from PBNA you will get another free trial exam.
Finally, you can also order additional trial exams. Choose 5 or 10 extra trial exams and prepare well for your exam!
No. If you do not pass the VCA exam you can always reschedule an exam.
A VCA exam is designed for people who work in occupations where safety is important, such as construction sites or factories. These are often places where you work with dangerous machinery or materials. The exam is specifically for employees, supervisors and self-employed workers to demonstrate that they know how to work safely and how to prevent accidents.
There are three main types of exams: VCA, VCA and VIL-VCU. In addition, there are a number of variants. For example, there is also an exam VCA, specifically for people working in green sectors, such as landscapers, foresters, and employees in landscaping. This variant of the VCA is tailored to the unique risks and safety situations one may encounter in this particular sector.
In addition, there are several variations on the exams. For example, you can take exams in many different languages or choose a read-aloud exam. This variant is also convenient for people with dyslexia. You get 75 minutes instead of 60 minutes for a B-VCA exam.
Bring a valid form of identification to the VCA exam. This can be a passport, identity card or driver's license. You cannot participate in the exam without valid identification. So don't forget it!
You can cancel the exam up to 24 hours before the start of the exam. If you wish to cancel within 24 hours before the exam, you will be charged the full exam fee.
Want to cancel a company exam? You can do so up to 1 week before the exam. If you cancel between 1 and 7 days before the exam, you will be charged 40,- per exam. If you cancel within 24 hours before the start, you will be charged 80,- per exam. See also the general terms and conditions.
When scheduling your exam, you can choose an exam location. After booking the exam you will receive all the details by email.
In addition to your ID, you will also need your proof of registration. Nothing else is required. The exams are administered digitally. Phones are not allowed.
You can apply for a duplicate diploma. Please note that this does incur a cost. Apply for a duplicate diploma.
The cost depends on the choices you make. How do you want to prepare for the exam and which exam do you want to take?
We have listed the costs for you on the page: VCA-certificate costs
VIL-VCU is a special exam for people who work at staffing agencies and send temporary workers to work sites. This exam teaches them about safety and health so they can make sure temporary workers are working safely. The VIL-VCU exam is also about how to make sure others are working safely.
The Basic Safety VCA Green exam is based on the same final and testing requirements as those of the standard Basic Safety VCA. The difference is that the Basic VCA Green exam contains a maximum of 20 'green colored' questions randomly distributed throughout the exam. Successful candidates receive the same diploma as candidates of a Basic Safety SCC VCA.
VCA stands for Basic Safety VCA and is primarily for employees who deal with safety on the job. It teaches them about basic safety and how to keep themselves and others safe. VCA, which stands for Safety for Operational Managers, is for people who are managers. This exam goes deeper into safety and teaches them how to make a safe work environment for their team.
All VCA are recorded in the VCA. Also called the VCA. Through the VCA you can look up whether a person or company is VCA. You can also use the VCA to check how long your certificate is still valid.
VCA-exams test whether you know how to work safely. The exams are designed to ensure that workers, supervisors and contractors in high-risk industrial environments such as construction, manufacturing and engineering services have essential safety, health and environmental knowledge. This helps reduce workplace accidents and creates a safer work environment.
In this exam, the questions and answer options are read aloud by a computer. This helps if you have dyslexia, for example, or if reading is just difficult for you. You also get some extra time to answer the questions. The read-aloud exam ensures that everyone gets a fair chance to pass their VCA certificate.
An individual exam is also called an open exam. This means that you take the exam independently at a VCA-exam location.
For all exams, you must answer at least 64.5% of the questions correctly to pass.
For all exams, you must answer at least 64.5% of the questions correctly to pass.
The validity period of the pre-reading exam is the same as the regular VCA exam. The exam is valid for 10 years.
The best preparation varies from person to person. In general, the success rate is highest among candidates who have taken an VCA.
Your certificate will be included in the VCA(CDR). This makes it easier for employers to verify that you hold a valid VCA. You can also consult the register yourself to look up until when your certificate is valid.
After completing the exam, you can immediately see which questions you did not answer correctly. Review the questions that were answered incorrectly. Schedule another exam, and repeat the lessons. You can also choose to still take an VCA.
VCA stands for Safety, Health and Environment Checklist Contractors. The checklist is a questionnaire developed as a screening system. The "contractors" are companies that perform work for - and on behalf of others (clients). VCA is intended to increase safety in and around the place of work for both employers and employees.
Companies can be certified at different levels depending on the nature and complexity of the activities, namely VCA*, VCA** and VCA Petrochemical. On the SSVV website there is a simple tool to determine the certification level.
VCA does not work with scores. The caesura (the boundary between failing or passing) is determined according to the table below:
Details of the VCA-exams:
| Exam: | Maximum time: | Number of questions: | Max number of points: | Passed at: | At a minimum of: |
| B-VCA | 60 minutes | 40 | 4,000 points | 2,580 points | 64,5% |
| B-VCA (read aloud) | 75 minutes | 40 | 4,000 points | 2,580 points | 64,5% |
| VCA | 75 minutes | 70 | 7,000 points | 4,515 points | 64,5% |
| VIL-VCU | 75 minutes | 70 | 7,000 points | 4,515 points | 64,5% |
Through PBNA, you can take the VCA exam at as many as more than 60 locations. You can choose from more than 60 locations when scheduling the exam.
VCA Infra has provided one mock exam to give an impression of the exam and what the exam looks like. No answers are provided here. Want to practice more? Go to the site: VCA Exam Training or buy a voucher for 5 or 10 trial exams .
Through PBNA, you can take the VCA at as many as 60 locations. When scheduling the exam, you can choose from the various locations. There is always a location near you!
If you click on the link below to sign up for the exam, you can use filters (links) to quickly find the exam and exam location you want. You can also choose there whether you want to take the exam as soon as possible or in another month. Order your Open VCA exam here
Determine your own planning?
If you want to register an exam for a number of people from your company, it may be more economical to order a private exam. You set your own date, time and exam location and we take care of the exam. Order your VCA company exam here
It depends on the exam you register for. You can take the VCA exams in the morning, afternoon, evening and even on weekends.
If you earned the VCA or SOG diploma from PBNA, please contact PBNA at phone number 078-6253889, or send an email with your information to [email protected]. We will let you know how this can be resolved within 2 business days.
No, you cannot take the VCA exam online. The exam must be taken at an official exam site under the supervision of an examiner. This is to ensure that the exam is fair and that everyone takes it under the same conditions. The exam locations are set up to provide a good and safe exam environment. There you are assigned a computer on which to take the exam, and there is always someone there to help you if you have questions or experience technical difficulties.
You can see online if you passed your VCAthat you took through PBNA at vca You can only see which questions you answered incorrectly if you have just completed your exam. You will not see what the correct answers should have been. Would you like to review your exam afterwards? Then you can use the application form to make an appointment to review the exam under supervision. It is then also possible to object to the content of one or more questions.
If you disagree with the exam results, you can submit a written objection. You can read more about it in the regulations on complaints, objections and appeals.
For a number of exams administered by PBNA, it is possible to inspect the exam at our office on a mutually agreed date. Download the inspection form which also contains the inspection rules.
Want to know which questions you answered incorrectly? After completing the exam, you can immediately see which questions you did not answer correctly.
If you want to get your VCA-exam fast, you can always get it within 24 hours at a location near you. See where you can get your VCA-exam fast.
PBNA is a recognized and independent examination agency for VCA, SOG, IECEx and ATEX, among others. We do not provide training. We administer exams for a large number of VCA and SOG training institutes and will gladly put you in contact with one of our training partners. Call 078 - 62 53 889 and we will help you further.
To prepare for your VCA, you can of course order our VCA and use online mock exams. For more information, see this page.
Yes, you can take both the VCA, VCA, VCA and VIL-VCU exams in English.
You can always take the exam VCA within one business day. Especially for those who want to take the VCA-exam quickly, we have listed the exam options in the next 48 hours. Check out the options.
Yes, you can also take the VCA in-company for several employees at the same time.
Sure. You can also book an individual exam for an employee. Are there several employees who need to VCA-exam? Then you can also schedule an in-company exam.
VCA is not mandated by the Dutch government. But many companies do require employees to have or obtain a VCA diploma. For good reason. The purpose of a VCA is to work in a safe, healthy and environmentally friendly manner to prevent industrial accidents and injuries. This benefits everyone.
Yes. B-VCA is for employees in environments where safety is important. VOL-VCA is for executives and VIL-VCU is specifically for employment agencies that place people in environments where VCA is common.
There is no minimum age for taking an VCA.
No, the exam is always written via a computer. However, you can opt for a read-aloud exam. The purpose of this written approach is to ensure the standardization and objectivity of the exam. All candidates are given the same questions and graded in the same way, which ensures a fair and uniform assessment.
The VCA exams can be administered in the following languages: Dutch, Arabic, Bulgarian, German, English, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Croatian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish and Turkish. Read more about VCA in other languages
Would you like to cancel an openregistration exam? If so, this can be done free of charge up to 24 hours before the exam, after which the full exam fee will be charged.
Do you want to cancel an in-company exam ? No charge up to one week before the exam. If you cancel your exam between 1 and 7 days before the exam date you will be charged € 40,- to cover the costs of the exam leader. For cancellations within 1 day € 80,- will be charged to cover the costs of the exam leader.
VCA:
Yes, for VCA-exams you can choose a B-VCA read-aloud exam. With the VCA-reading exams, all questions are read aloud, but unfortunately with some new question types not all answers displayed! Candidates can have this read to them as many times as they feel necessary. The exam includes 40 questions and a maximum of 75 minutes is available for this purpose. The B-VCA reading exam can be taken in (almost) all EU languages.
You can watch a demonstration of the VCA exam via computer here. As you can see there, each question and corresponding answers will appear on the screen one by one, so you can concentrate well on each question. Our examiner will help you log in.
Unfortunately, the VOL-VCA and VIL-VCU exams are not allowed as read-aloud exams.
SOG:
Also available from the SOG theory exams in a read-aloud version.
Other exams such as ATEX, IECEx, NEN 3140 and F-gases:
A candidate with dyslexia can take the exam at PBNA, with additional opportunities provided to suit the disability. For more information, contact us at (078) 62 53 889 or at [email protected].
The MVK and HVK diplomas are equivalent to the VCA, but only if the holder of the diploma must work in an environment where safe working is required. Often, Safety Experts take the VCA exam anyway because it means they have fewer problems "at the gate" with companies that require VCA . After all, you are not registered in the Central Diploma Register (CDR) with an MVK-HVK diploma.
If you are in possession of a valid VCA or SOG diploma, this diploma will be listed in the CDR (Centraal Diplomaregister VCA). If a candidate unexpectedly loses the diploma, this entry in the Central Diploma Register will suffice. This is the only official source with which the validity of a diploma can be demonstrated.
The page on VCA passes has all the information you need to order a new pass. You can also put the free digital pass on your cell phone.
How many questions you have to answer correctly depends on how many points you can get for each question. Some questions require multiple answers, or you have to answer several partial questions. So you may also get a question partially right. You must get 65% of the total score to pass. At VCA-Basis this is a minimum of 2580 points out of 4000 points. For VOL-VCA and VIL-VCU this is a minimum of 4515 points out of the 7000 points available.
How many questions you have to answer correctly depends on how many points you can get for each question. Some questions require multiple answers, or you have to answer several partial questions. So you may also get a question partially right. You must obtain 65% of the total score to pass. For VCA, this is a minimum of 2580 points out of 4000 points. For VCA and VIL-VCU this is at least 4515 points out of 7000 available points.
Your VCA certificate is valid for 10 years. The reason for this is that there are quite a few changes in the area of safety and regulations. So after 10 years, it is high time to get your VCA again.
If you are taking an exam for VCA or SOG, you will, immediately after the exam, see whether you have passed. This is a provisional result. The official result will be reported to you or the client by e-mail within 3 days. Then, the official result will also be available via www.vca-uitslag.nl. Once you have passed, you can also view the free digital pass and secure it on your mobile phone.
For other exams, you will receive the results within four weeks. The results will be communicated by e-mail and the diplomas will be sent the same day. We always send the diplomas to the client, this may be the training institute, the employer or you, as a candidate.
You can earn points for each question. The exams take place digitally and points are awarded automatically. You cannot score negative points.
You can take your exam daily VCA . You have a lot of flexibility in choosing a convenient date and time.
After completing all the questions, you will immediately see if you have passed. This is the preliminary exam result. Within one working day you will receive your official exam results and you can also download your VCA pass. You can use it to prove that you are in possession of a valid VCA certificate.
An VCA is valid for 10 years. After those 10 years, you have to take another exam to renew your certificate. This is because safety regulations can change and it is important that you are always up-to-date with the latest safety knowledge. You can look up how long your certificate is still valid in the VCA.
The exam VCA Basic and VCA-Green last 60 minutes. Also in other languages.
The exams VOL-VCA, VIL-VCU and the pre-reading exam take 75 minutes.
It depends on the exam you register for. You can take the VCA exams in the morning, afternoon, evening and even on weekends.
A VCA certificate is valid for 10 years. After those 10 years, you must take another exam to renew your certificate.
If you want to register yourself for an exam, go to the schedule. You can use filters to quickly find your desired exam and exam location. You can also choose there whether you want to take the exam as soon as possible or in another month. Order your Open VCA here
If you want to register an exam for a number of people from your company, you are probably better and more economical to order a private exam. You set a date, time and exam location. We take care of the exam. Order your VCA here
Once you pass your VCA, it automatically remains valid for 10 years. You can look up in the VCA register until when your VCAis still valid. However, it is wise to keep up to date with any changes in VCA. A lot can change in 10 years.
Yes. In the Netherlands and Belgium, VCA is applied. In Germany and some other European countries, the SCC system that stands for "Safety Certification Contractors" applies. There are some differences in regulations, which can vary from country to country. A Dutch VCA is usually also accepted in Belgium, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France.
A VCA exam is designed for people who work in occupations where safety is important, such as construction sites or factories. These are often places where you work with dangerous machinery or materials. The exam is specifically for employees, supervisors and self-employed workers to demonstrate that they know how to work safely and how to prevent accidents.
There are three main types of exams: VCA, VCA and VIL-VCU. In addition, there are a number of variants. For example, there is also an exam VCA, specifically for people working in green sectors, such as landscapers, foresters, and employees in landscaping. This variant of the VCA is tailored to the unique risks and safety situations one may encounter in this particular sector.
In addition, there are several variations on the exams. For example, you can take exams in many different languages or choose a read-aloud exam. This variant is also convenient for people with dyslexia. You get 75 minutes instead of 60 minutes for a B-VCA exam.
VIL-VCU is a special exam for people who work at staffing agencies and send temporary workers to work sites. This exam teaches them about safety and health so they can make sure temporary workers are working safely. The VIL-VCU exam is also about how to make sure others are working safely.
The Basic Safety VCA Green exam is based on the same final and testing requirements as those of the standard Basic Safety VCA. The difference is that the Basic VCA Green exam contains a maximum of 20 'green colored' questions randomly distributed throughout the exam. Successful candidates receive the same diploma as candidates of a Basic Safety SCC VCA.
VCA stands for Basic Safety VCA and is primarily for employees who deal with safety on the job. It teaches them about basic safety and how to keep themselves and others safe. VCA, which stands for Safety for Operational Managers, is for people who are managers. This exam goes deeper into safety and teaches them how to make a safe work environment for their team.
VCA-exams test whether you know how to work safely. The exams are designed to ensure that workers, supervisors and contractors in high-risk industrial environments such as construction, manufacturing and engineering services have essential safety, health and environmental knowledge. This helps reduce workplace accidents and creates a safer work environment.
VCA stands for Safety, Health and Environment Checklist Contractors. The checklist is a questionnaire developed as a screening system. The "contractors" are companies that perform work for - and on behalf of others (clients). VCA is intended to increase safety in and around the place of work for both employers and employees.
Companies can be certified at different levels depending on the nature and complexity of the activities, namely VCA*, VCA** and VCA Petrochemical. On the SSVV website there is a simple tool to determine the certification level.
VCA is not mandated by the Dutch government. But many companies do require employees to have or obtain a VCA diploma. For good reason. The purpose of a VCA is to work in a safe, healthy and environmentally friendly manner to prevent industrial accidents and injuries. This benefits everyone.
Yes. B-VCA is for employees in environments where safety is important. VOL-VCA is for executives and VIL-VCU is specifically for employment agencies that place people in environments where VCA is common.
The MVK and HVK diplomas are equivalent to the VCA, but only if the holder of the diploma must work in an environment where safe working is required. Often, Safety Experts take the VCA exam anyway because it means they have fewer problems "at the gate" with companies that require VCA . After all, you are not registered in the Central Diploma Register (CDR) with an MVK-HVK diploma.
VCA stands for Safety, Health and Environment Checklist Contractors. The checklist is a questionnaire developed as a screening system. The "contractors" are companies that perform work for - and on behalf of others (clients). VCA is intended to increase safety in and around the place of work for both employers and employees.
Companies can be certified at different levels depending on the nature and complexity of the activities, namely VCA*, VCA** and VCA Petrochemical. On the SSVV website there is a simple tool to determine the certification level.
For all exams, you must answer at least 64.5% of the questions correctly to pass.
How many questions you have to answer correctly depends on how many points you can get for each question. Some questions require multiple answers, or you have to answer several partial questions. So you may also get a question partially right. You must get 65% of the total score to pass. At VCA-Basis this is a minimum of 2580 points out of 4000 points. For VOL-VCA and VIL-VCU this is a minimum of 4515 points out of the 7000 points available.
How many questions you have to answer correctly depends on how many points you can get for each question. Some questions require multiple answers, or you have to answer several partial questions. So you may also get a question partially right. You must obtain 65% of the total score to pass. For VCA, this is a minimum of 2580 points out of 4000 points. For VCA and VIL-VCU this is at least 4515 points out of 7000 available points.
The exam VCA Basic and VCA-Green last 60 minutes. Also in other languages.
The exams VOL-VCA, VIL-VCU and the pre-reading exam take 75 minutes.
You can apply for a duplicate diploma. Please note that this does incur a cost. Apply for a duplicate diploma.
Your certificate will be included in the VCA(CDR). This makes it easier for employers to verify that you hold a valid VCA. You can also consult the register yourself to look up until when your certificate is valid.
After completing the exam, you can immediately see which questions you did not answer correctly. Review the questions that were answered incorrectly. Schedule another exam, and repeat the lessons. You can also choose to still take an VCA.
VCA does not work with scores. The caesura (the boundary between failing or passing) is determined according to the table below:
Details of the VCA-exams:
| Exam: | Maximum time: | Number of questions: | Max number of points: | Passed at: | At a minimum of: |
| B-VCA | 60 minutes | 40 | 4,000 points | 2,580 points | 64,5% |
| B-VCA (read aloud) | 75 minutes | 40 | 4,000 points | 2,580 points | 64,5% |
| VCA | 75 minutes | 70 | 7,000 points | 4,515 points | 64,5% |
| VIL-VCU | 75 minutes | 70 | 7,000 points | 4,515 points | 64,5% |
If you earned the VCA or SOG diploma from PBNA, please contact PBNA at phone number 078-6253889, or send an email with your information to [email protected]. We will let you know how this can be resolved within 2 business days.
You can see online if you passed your VCAthat you took through PBNA at vca You can only see which questions you answered incorrectly if you have just completed your exam. You will not see what the correct answers should have been. Would you like to review your exam afterwards? Then you can use the application form to make an appointment to review the exam under supervision. It is then also possible to object to the content of one or more questions.
If you disagree with the exam results, you can submit a written objection. You can read more about it in the regulations on complaints, objections and appeals.
For a number of exams administered by PBNA, it is possible to inspect the exam at our office on a mutually agreed date. Download the inspection form which also contains the inspection rules.
Want to know which questions you answered incorrectly? After completing the exam, you can immediately see which questions you did not answer correctly.
If you are in possession of a valid VCA or SOG diploma, this diploma will be listed in the CDR (Centraal Diplomaregister VCA). If a candidate unexpectedly loses the diploma, this entry in the Central Diploma Register will suffice. This is the only official source with which the validity of a diploma can be demonstrated.
The page on VCA passes has all the information you need to order a new pass. You can also put the free digital pass on your cell phone.
If you are taking an exam for VCA or SOG, you will, immediately after the exam, see whether you have passed. This is a provisional result. The official result will be reported to you or the client by e-mail within 3 days. Then, the official result will also be available via www.vca-uitslag.nl. Once you have passed, you can also view the free digital pass and secure it on your mobile phone.
For other exams, you will receive the results within four weeks. The results will be communicated by e-mail and the diplomas will be sent the same day. We always send the diplomas to the client, this may be the training institute, the employer or you, as a candidate.
You can earn points for each question. The exams take place digitally and points are awarded automatically. You cannot score negative points.
After completing all the questions, you will immediately see if you have passed. This is the preliminary exam result. Within one working day you will receive your official exam results and you can also download your VCA pass. You can use it to prove that you are in possession of a valid VCA certificate.
There are many course providers. PBNA is an examination body and does not offer courses itself. However, we do help you prepare optimally for the VCA exam with the VCA books and mock exams. You can also order these at the same time as the VCA exam as a combination package.
Yes, you can take trial exams at several places. You can find a free trial exam here. Username: trial exam
Password: trial exam. If you order a VCA-book from PBNA you will get another free trial exam.
Finally, you can also order additional trial exams. Choose 5 or 10 extra trial exams and prepare well for your exam!
The best preparation varies from person to person. In general, the success rate is highest among candidates who have taken an VCA.
VCA Infra has provided one mock exam to give an impression of the exam and what the exam looks like. No answers are provided here. Want to practice more? Go to the site: VCA Exam Training or buy a voucher for 5 or 10 trial exams .
PBNA is a recognized and independent examination agency for VCA, SOG, IECEx and ATEX, among others. We do not provide training. We administer exams for a large number of VCA and SOG training institutes and will gladly put you in contact with one of our training partners. Call 078 - 62 53 889 and we will help you further.
To prepare for your VCA, you can of course order our VCA and use online mock exams. For more information, see this page.
Yes, you can also take VCA-exam in the evening or on Saturday.
Yes, the exams are also available in other languages. In fact, VCA is available in 19 different languages!
Do you have a physical disability? Please contact us, we will be happy to help you take the exam at a location convenient for you.
No. If you do not pass the VCA exam you can always reschedule an exam.
Bring a valid form of identification to the VCA exam. This can be a passport, identity card or driver's license. You cannot participate in the exam without valid identification. So don't forget it!
You can cancel the exam up to 24 hours before the start of the exam. If you wish to cancel within 24 hours before the exam, you will be charged the full exam fee.
Want to cancel a company exam? You can do so up to 1 week before the exam. If you cancel between 1 and 7 days before the exam, you will be charged 40,- per exam. If you cancel within 24 hours before the start, you will be charged 80,- per exam. See also the general terms and conditions.
When scheduling your exam, you can choose an exam location. After booking the exam you will receive all the details by email.
In addition to your ID, you will also need your proof of registration. Nothing else is required. The exams are administered digitally. Phones are not allowed.
The cost depends on the choices you make. How do you want to prepare for the exam and which exam do you want to take?
We have listed the costs for you on the page: VCA-certificate costs
In this exam, the questions and answer options are read aloud by a computer. This helps if you have dyslexia, for example, or if reading is just difficult for you. You also get some extra time to answer the questions. The read-aloud exam ensures that everyone gets a fair chance to pass their VCA certificate.
An individual exam is also called an open exam. This means that you take the exam independently at a VCA-exam location.
For all exams, you must answer at least 64.5% of the questions correctly to pass.
The validity period of the pre-reading exam is the same as the regular VCA exam. The exam is valid for 10 years.
Through PBNA, you can take the VCA exam at as many as more than 60 locations. You can choose from more than 60 locations when scheduling the exam.
Through PBNA, you can take the VCA at as many as 60 locations. When scheduling the exam, you can choose from the various locations. There is always a location near you!
If you click on the link below to sign up for the exam, you can use filters (links) to quickly find the exam and exam location you want. You can also choose there whether you want to take the exam as soon as possible or in another month. Order your Open VCA exam here
Determine your own planning?
If you want to register an exam for a number of people from your company, it may be more economical to order a private exam. You set your own date, time and exam location and we take care of the exam. Order your VCA company exam here
It depends on the exam you register for. You can take the VCA exams in the morning, afternoon, evening and even on weekends.
No, you cannot take the VCA exam online. The exam must be taken at an official exam site under the supervision of an examiner. This is to ensure that the exam is fair and that everyone takes it under the same conditions. The exam locations are set up to provide a good and safe exam environment. There you are assigned a computer on which to take the exam, and there is always someone there to help you if you have questions or experience technical difficulties.
If you want to get your VCA-exam fast, you can always get it within 24 hours at a location near you. See where you can get your VCA-exam fast.
Yes, you can take both the VCA, VCA, VCA and VIL-VCU exams in English.
You can always take the exam VCA within one business day. Especially for those who want to take the VCA-exam quickly, we have listed the exam options in the next 48 hours. Check out the options.
Yes, you can also take the VCA in-company for several employees at the same time.
Sure. You can also book an individual exam for an employee. Are there several employees who need to VCA-exam? Then you can also schedule an in-company exam.
There is no minimum age for taking an VCA.
No, the exam is always written via a computer. However, you can opt for a read-aloud exam. The purpose of this written approach is to ensure the standardization and objectivity of the exam. All candidates are given the same questions and graded in the same way, which ensures a fair and uniform assessment.
The VCA exams can be administered in the following languages: Dutch, Arabic, Bulgarian, German, English, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Croatian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish and Turkish. Read more about VCA in other languages
Would you like to cancel an openregistration exam? If so, this can be done free of charge up to 24 hours before the exam, after which the full exam fee will be charged.
Do you want to cancel an in-company exam ? No charge up to one week before the exam. If you cancel your exam between 1 and 7 days before the exam date you will be charged € 40,- to cover the costs of the exam leader. For cancellations within 1 day € 80,- will be charged to cover the costs of the exam leader.
VCA:
Yes, for VCA-exams you can choose a B-VCA read-aloud exam. With the VCA-reading exams, all questions are read aloud, but unfortunately with some new question types not all answers displayed! Candidates can have this read to them as many times as they feel necessary. The exam includes 40 questions and a maximum of 75 minutes is available for this purpose. The B-VCA reading exam can be taken in (almost) all EU languages.
You can watch a demonstration of the VCA exam via computer here. As you can see there, each question and corresponding answers will appear on the screen one by one, so you can concentrate well on each question. Our examiner will help you log in.
Unfortunately, the VOL-VCA and VIL-VCU exams are not allowed as read-aloud exams.
SOG:
Also available from the SOG theory exams in a read-aloud version.
Other exams such as ATEX, IECEx, NEN 3140 and F-gases:
A candidate with dyslexia can take the exam at PBNA, with additional opportunities provided to suit the disability. For more information, contact us at (078) 62 53 889 or at [email protected].
You can take your exam daily VCA . You have a lot of flexibility in choosing a convenient date and time.
An VCA is valid for 10 years. After those 10 years, you have to take another exam to renew your certificate. This is because safety regulations can change and it is important that you are always up-to-date with the latest safety knowledge. You can look up how long your certificate is still valid in the VCA.
It depends on the exam you register for. You can take the VCA exams in the morning, afternoon, evening and even on weekends.
A VCA certificate is valid for 10 years. After those 10 years, you must take another exam to renew your certificate.
If you want to register yourself for an exam, go to the schedule. You can use filters to quickly find your desired exam and exam location. You can also choose there whether you want to take the exam as soon as possible or in another month. Order your Open VCA here
If you want to register an exam for a number of people from your company, you are probably better and more economical to order a private exam. You set a date, time and exam location. We take care of the exam. Order your VCA here
Once you pass your VCA, it automatically remains valid for 10 years. You can look up in the VCA register until when your VCAis still valid. However, it is wise to keep up to date with any changes in VCA. A lot can change in 10 years.
Je kunt bij PBNA kiezen uit VCA -xamens op 60 plaatsen en hebt de keuze uit 18 talen. Je kunt overdag, in de avond en op zaterdag examen doen. Voor groepen (vanaf 6 kandidaten) verzorgen wij de examens op ieder gewenste plaats en tijd.
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Practicing with mock exams is good preparation for the VCA exam.
PBNA has online mock exams for B-VCA, VOL-VCA and VIL-VCU.
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