The B VCA basic diploma shows that you have a basic knowledge of HSE (Safety, Health and Environment) as defined by the Safety Checklist VCA. You thus demonstrate that you can work safely while taking into account the environment and the health of yourself and others. The B-VCA consists of knowledge about laws and regulations, recognizing unsafe situations and actions, and taking measures to prevent accidents. If you are going to work for a contractor, in most cases you must have a B-VCA diploma. For example, if you are working on a construction site or in a high-risk environment.
The B-VCA exam consists of 40 questions and you have a maximum of 60 minutes for this. The topics covered in the exam are listed at the bottom of the page. You pass when you obtain at least 64.5% of the maximum 4,000 points.
Je ziet direct na het examen of je bent geslaagd. De officiële uitslag kun je binnen enkele dagen zien op de site: VCA Uitslag. Daar kun je ook het pasje downloaden op je telefoon. Je ontvangt dan het VCA pasje en B-VCA diploma. De behaalde diploma’s zijn tien jaar geldig en zijn vereist om aan de Veiligheidschecklist VCA te voldoen.
B-VCA exams are administered at 50 locations, during office hours or in the evening. PBNA provides start-up guarantee; so scheduled exams always go on. You can register up to 7 hours (if seats are still available) before the exam. After registration you will receive a confirmation with the exact start time.
The 40 questions in the B VCA exam are distributed among the various topics as follows:
| B VCA exam | Number of questions |
| Regulations and safety rules | 3 |
| Safety, consultation and inspections | 1 |
| Prevention | 2 |
| Workplace | 4 |
| Personal protective equipment | 4 |
| Work equipment | 6 |
| Specific activities and circumstances | 7 |
| Hazardous substances | 5 |
| Electricity and radiation | 3 |
| Fire and explosion | 3 |
| Accidents | 1 |
| Emergencies | 1 |
| Total number of questions: | 40 |
| Maximum number of points: | 4.000 |
| Passed at minimum: | 2,580 points (this is 64.5%) |
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