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VTCT Skills Safe Exam Browser

As part of our efforts to ensure the highest quality and integrity of our assessments, VTCT is implementing a safe exam browser (SEB) requirement.

Safe Exam Browser is a web browser environment to carry out e-assessments safely. The software turns any computer temporarily into a secure workstation. It controls access to resources like system functions, other websites and applications and prevents unauthorized resources being used during an exam. SEB locks access to other online applications including email and web browsers, ensuring that learners cannot access other windows or tabs whilst undertaking their exams. All centres offering PTQ exams must install the Safe Exam Browser in order for learners to sit exams.

To comply with this requirement, you will need to follow these steps:

1) Access the PDF installation guide for instructions (if needed).
2) Download and install the browser onto the required devices at your centre (please note, we recommend this is carried out by your IT department)

If you’d like more information about any of the above, please contact us

Download the secure browser Installation Guide

Safe Exam Browser (SEB) FAQs

Safe Exam Browser is a web browser environment to carry out e-assessments safely. The software turns any computer temporarily into a secure workstation. It controls access to resources like system functions, other websites and applications and prevents unauthorized resources being used during an exam.

  • Will the install require administrative rights?

    Yes it will. You will need access to “install” on your computer so you might need to contact your IT/ICT department for assistance.

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  • How long does it take to install the SEB?

    This should download and install within just a few moments. You will then be able to start using it immediately.

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  • Will I need to install FireFox or a specific browser for SEB to run?

    No, Safe Exam Browser is a web browser not a plugin. After you have downloaded and installed the file, you will then use SEB for your VTCT exams instead of an unsecured web browser.

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  • If I’m already using Safe Exam Browser do I need to install this version?

    No, but we recommend that you are using the latest version of the software which is included here. You will need to install the file “VTCT Skills Exam Launcher” which is a configuration file that will allow you to use SEB specifically with your VTCT Skills exams.

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  • Will the learners be affected or know about the change?

    Learners will not really notice a difference. They will no longer have a task bar at the bottom of the screen and both “ALT+TAB” and “CTRL+ALT+DELETE” will no longer work once they are using SEB; these functions are disabled.

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  • Will this affect my regular login procedure?

    You will now click the link “VTCT Skills Exam Launcher” each time you are invigilating a VTCT exam.

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  • Do I need to put the SEB on all computers?

    You will need to have this installed on every computer you use for exams.

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  • Do I need training to use the SEB?

    No. Nothing will be different. You can see our installation guide for help on installing if you need additional information.

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  • Is it only available for PC or is there a MAC or IOS option?

    There is a MAC and IOS option. Please contact customer support to let us know if you need these file formats.

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  • I have SEB installed but I receive an error when using the VTCT Skills exams launcher

    Please contact customer support

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  • Are there any programmes that can cause conflicts with SEB?

    There may be certain programmes that cause problems with running SEB. One of these is VNC server. If you have any issues, please contact customer support.

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