IBR Bekwaamheidsexamen exam-day guide
IBR Bekwaamheidsexamen · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo ID
Bring the original identity document the provider requires (typically a passport or identity card). Confirm with the provider which document types are accepted and whether a copy is allowed; do not assume a driver's license suffices.
Appointment or admission letter
Bring the confirmation of your registration, with date, time, and location. If you did not receive one, contact the provider before exam day.
Route and travel plan
Plan your journey in advance, including a backup option for delays. Aim to arrive well before the stated reporting time, but confirm with the provider how early you may enter the building.
Knowledge of the day's programme
Know which components are assessed, in what order, and roughly how long each takes. Confirm the exact structure with the provider, since formats can differ between candidates and locations.
Required practical materials
Ask the provider in advance what you must bring yourself (for example writing materials, work clothing, or safety equipment) and what is supplied on site.
Clothing and footwear suited to practical tasks
Wear what the provider specifies for practical components. If unsure, confirm with the provider whether specific safety or work clothing is mandatory.
Food, drink, and any medication
Bring water and a snack for longer days. If you need medication or an accessibility arrangement, confirm the procedure with the provider beforehand; do not assume it will be arranged on the day.
Leave prohibited items at home or in storage
Phones, smart watches, notes, and study materials are usually not allowed in the assessment area. Confirm with the provider where you can store them, as storage may be limited.
Rest and realistic self-preparation
In the final days, review the assessment criteria and practise explaining your choices aloud, but avoid last-minute cramming. Sleep and calm routine matter more than extra facts.
Contact details for the provider
Save the provider's phone number and email so you can report illness, delay, or an emergency. Confirm in advance what to do if you cannot attend.
Arrangement confirmation for special needs
If you requested extra time, a separate room, or another accommodation, confirm in writing that it has been granted. Treat this as needs_review until you have the provider's confirmation.
Payment and administration check
Verify that your registration is complete and any fee has been settled. Confirm with the provider what proof of payment, if any, you should carry.
Plan the day
Re-read the provider's practical instructions and the assessment criteria. List the components you find hardest and prepare short spoken explanations of your approach for each. Check travel times and the exact reporting address, and pack your materials early so missing items can still be obtained.
Confirm the reporting time and location once more, charge nothing you cannot bring, and set out your ID, confirmation letter, and clothing. Eat and sleep normally, avoid heavy study, and prepare a simple plan for the day: arrival, check-in, and how you will structure your answers or actions under time pressure.
Eat a proper meal, leave earlier than strictly necessary, and arrive with time to spare. At check-in, follow staff instructions, present your ID, and store prohibited items as directed. Use waiting time to settle yourself rather than to cram; if something goes wrong, tell the invigilator immediately.
Listen carefully to each instruction and ask for clarification if a task is unclear, within the rules the provider allows. Work steadily and keep an eye on time; if a component is going badly, move on and recover rather than losing time on one part. Explain your reasoning aloud where the assessor expects it, treat equipment and simulated clients respectfully, and follow all safety instructions without exception.
Rules to check
Follow every instruction from the invigilator and assessment staff. If an instruction conflicts with something you expected, ask before acting rather than improvising.
Bring and present the identity document the provider requires. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and what happens if you arrive without valid ID.
Do not use phones, smart watches, notes, or other unauthorised aids during the assessment. Confirm with the provider where these must be stored and whether any device is permitted for practical components.
Arrive at the stated reporting time. Confirm with the provider what happens if you are late, as admission after the start is not guaranteed.
Breaks are usually at fixed points and may be supervised. Confirm with the provider whether you may leave the building, and ask staff before leaving the assessment area for any reason.
Treat simulated clients, colleagues, and equipment with the same care as in real practice. Safety violations or unprofessional conduct can affect your result independently of your technical performance.
If you feel unwell or cannot complete a component, inform staff immediately. Confirm with the provider in advance what illness or absence rules and any rebooking options are.
Scoring is based on the published assessment criteria, which may weight components differently. Confirm with the provider how results are determined, when they are released, and how to request feedback or appeal.