What is VCA? (VCA-B and VCA-VOL)
VCA ( in Dutch - Veiligheid Gezondheid Milieu Checklijst Aannemers; in English - Safety, Health, Environment and Subcontractor's Checklist) certificate is required in the Netherlands, Belgium and other EU countries for all companies carrying out hazardous work in the oil, chemical construction, heavy industry and many others. If you want to work in these countries, your employer may require you to provide this certificate proving that you have successfully completed safety training.
The certificate is in the form of a green diploma, which is valid for 10 years from the date of passing the exam.
• VCA-B - for employees
• VCA-VOL – for work managers
How to get a certificate?
Upon registration for the training and successful completion of the relevant VCA exam, a certificate is issued.
Exams are held in Klaipeda twice a month. We are able to take the exam more often for a larger number of people who need this certificate.
You can register for the training by selecting on the website - training, VCA and selecting the date that suits you at the bottom and clicking the REGISTER button.
Upon receipt of your request, you will be contacted and sent all the necessary information.
How long does the learning take?
From the start of registration for the exam, you will be sent a login to access the training material. You can choose the training material in your preferred language (Lithuanian, Russian or English). From that point on, you can start learning at a time that suits you.
During the course you will get acquainted with occupational safety legislation, risk factors, accident and catastrophe situations, hazardous substances, fire and explosion protection equipment, safety tools and machines, electrical hazards, lifting hazards, safety at work at height, work in hazardous areas. , safe work ergonomics and personal protective equipment.
On the day of the exam, practical training in Lithuanian, Russian and English languages takes place 3 hours before the exam.
• You can choose the VCA-B study material and exam in your preferred language (Lithuanian, Russian or English).
• VCA-VOL training material and exam in English only.
Examination
The exam takes place at the address indicated in Klaipeda.
VCA-B is held in Lithuanian, Russian or English and lasts 60 minutes, during which you will have to answer 40 questions.
VCA-VOL is in English only, lasts 75 minutes and requires 70 questions to be answered.
Once you have answered all the questions and confirmed that you have passed the exam, you will be notified or passed immediately. The pass percentage is 64.5 percent.
• If you fail the exam, you will be able to retake it the same day.
The VCA certificate is valid for 10 years
You can check your VCA certificate at www.cdr.ssvv.nl administered by the VCA Infra Institute based in the Netherlands.
Check the certificate