Learner registrations can be completed via secure login to Linx2Online. Guidance and videos are available on the Linx2Online page.
Contact registration@vtct.org.uk giving details – please try to include learner ID
If you are already approved to deliver qualifications within the vocational sector that the new qualification(s) comes under, Hair and Beauty for example, to request approval you will need to email your External Quality Assurer (EQA) and also copy in qualityassurance@vtct.org.uk. The email will need to include the qualification title(s) and VTCT Skills product code(s) of the qualification(s) you are seeking approval for. If you do not know your EQA’s email address please contact customer support customersupport@vtct.org.uk
If you do not have approval for any qualification within the vocational sector that the new qualification(s) comes under, Hair and Beauty for example, then you will need to complete an Qualification Category Approval Application (Sectors).
Yes, by emailing registration@vtct.org.uk confirming the learner’s VTCT registration number and code of the qualification to be withdrawn.
Note: fees may apply, please refer to the fees document.
You can request a transfer by emailing registration@vtct.org.uk. Please confirm the learner’s VTCT Skills’ registration number and codes of the qualification they are transferring from and to.
Note: fees may apply, please refer to the fees document.
If a name error was made upon registration you will need to return to VTCT Skills’ Head Office (address at the bottom of this page) the certificate and unit transcript by recorded delivery along with a letter of explanation and accompanying documentation, e.g. Passport / Driving Licence.
Note: fees may apply, please refer to the fees document.
You will need to complete and return the Learner Transfer Request Form, ensuring wet signatures are obtained from both parties. You can find the Learner Transfer Request Form in the Document library. The receiving centre will be charged a registration fee.
Please return the completed form to registration@vtct.org.uk for processing.
Note: The receiving centre will be charged a registration fee.
Reasonable Adjustment and Special Consideration information is located here.
For most NVQ/SVQ/VRQ assessments, a learner can attempt each paper 3 times. If a 4th attempt is required you will need to email exams@vtct.org.uk to request a paper based B paper. Please include the learner details, the unit code and your website username.
For qualifications other than NVQ/SVQ/VRQ please refer to the qualification specification for information on re-sits:
Note: fees may apply, please refer to the fees document.
If internet connection is lost the system will keep trying to connect until a connection is found. If you know your internet connection is going to be unavailable for a sustained period of time close down the browser. The learner has until the schedule window closes to login again and resume the assessment. If the assessment is not resumed and submitted before the schedule window closes any answers provided will be voided and no attempt is counted.
The learner has until the schedule window closes to login again and resume the assessment. If the assessment is not resumed and submitted before the schedule window closes any answers provided will be voided and no attempt is counted.
The schedule window has closed but the learner(s) did not start the assessment?
No result is submitted and no attempt is counted. You will be able to create a new schedule.
Yes, offline testing guidance is located on the About e-testing page. NB: Not all assessments are available offline.
The VTCT Skills’ Instructions for Conducting Examinations can be found in the Document library.
You can pay an invoice in several ways:
VTCT Skills record of assessment books can be ordered via Linx2Product on the Linx2 portal by approved centres (fees apply). Alternatively, download the assessment records from our website:
Badges:
The badge order form is available on the Linx2Product page (fees apply).
Learners are certificated via Linx2Online. You will find videos and other guidance on the Linx2Online page.
Don’t have a login? Complete the Login authorisation form
If you have not yet received the certificate first contact Customer Support customersupport@vtct.org.uk / +44 (0) 023 80684 500.
If you have received the certificate you will need to return the certificate and unit transcript to VTCT Skills by recorded delivery along with a letter of explanation, which will passed on to our Quality department for investigation. Our address can be found at the bottom of the page.
Note: fees may apply, please refer to the fees document.
Refer to the ‘How to use Linx2Online’ video guide here.
Once your centre submits your certificate claim, VTCT Skills usually dispatches it within 20 working days. Your centre will then arrange for delivery or collection. Confirm the process with your centre to understand how you’ll receive your certificate.
Contact your EQA by email. If you do not know your EQA’s email address please contact customer support customersupport@vtct.org.uk
Online assessments are scheduled in the Linx2Achieve e-testing system. You will find guidance on this page.
Don’t have a login? Exam officers can request a login by emailing linx2help@vtct.org.uk – Note: please make sure to email us from the email address we have registered for you.
Refer to the ‘System requirements’ document here.
For most NVQ/SVQ/VRQ assessments the duration of an assessment is indicated on the schedule page once a schedule has been created.
Assessment durations for qualifications other than NVQ/SVQ/VRQ are indicated in the qualification specification:
Paper based assessments are created via the Linx2Achieve system.
Notify VTCT Skills immediately by emailing exams@vtct.org.uk / +44 (0) 2380 684500. VTCT Skills will give instructions for the steps to take.