DELTA Module Two exam-day guide
DELTA Module Two · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Photo identification matching your registration
Bring the same ID document type and name spelling you used when booking. If your name differs across documents (for example a maiden name), confirm with the provider in advance which document they will accept; do not assume a second ID will resolve it on the day.
Appointment or candidate confirmation details
Have the provider's confirmation email or candidate number available, printed or on your phone. Exact entry requirements vary by centre, so confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required.
Know your exact test time and arrival window
Arrival cut-offs and late-entry rules are set by the centre, not by the exam board. Check your joining instructions and confirm with the provider how early you must arrive and what happens if you are delayed.
Route and travel plan with a buffer
Plan to arrive with spare time for transport delays, security checks and finding the room. Identify a backup route and note the centre's phone number in case of disruption.
Permitted stationery only
Bring black or blue pens and a pencil if your centre allows them. Do not bring your own paper, notes or highlighters unless the centre confirms they are allowed.
Know the device and materials policy
Phones, smart watches and other devices are normally switched off and stored away. Confirm with the provider where they must be left and whether any materials are provided or prohibited.
Know what the tasks require before you sit down
Re-read the task types and assessment criteria you have been working with so you can allocate time on the day. This is preparation, not something to bring into the room.
Medical or access arrangements confirmed
If you need extra time, a separate room or other access arrangements, these must be agreed in advance. Confirm with the provider that your arrangements are recorded and ask what evidence you should carry.
Food, water and medication for the session length
Check the centre's rules on bringing water or medication into the room. If you need medication during the test, confirm with the provider how this is handled before the day.
A watch or time awareness plan
Some centres provide clocks and some do not allow watches. Confirm with the provider what timing aids are permitted so you can pace yourself against the published timings.
Emergency contact and provider contact number
Keep the centre's number and your emergency contact saved offline in case you need to report a delay or illness on the morning.
Plan the day
Stop learning new content and switch to consolidation. Re-read the task requirements and assessment criteria for each component, then practise planning one response under timed conditions so you know how long planning takes you. Check your joining instructions for arrival time, permitted items and room location, and confirm anything unclear with the provider now rather than on the day. Sort out travel, accommodation and ID, and protect your sleep.
Do a light review of your own notes and common pitfalls only, then stop. Pack your ID, confirmation details, permitted stationery and any agreed access items in one bag. Charge your phone but plan not to use it in the room. Confirm your route and set two alarms. Eat normally, avoid late caffeine and get a full night's sleep; cramming the night before costs more in concentration than it gains in recall.
Eat a proper breakfast and hydrate moderately. Leave earlier than you think you need to. On arrival, follow the centre's check-in and security process, switch off devices and store them as instructed. Once seated, read the instructions and any rubric carefully before writing, note the published timings, and set a pacing plan for each task. If something is wrong with your materials or the room, raise it immediately rather than losing time.
Read each task fully before starting and identify exactly what is being asked, including any word limits or required sections. Spend a short, fixed time planning, then write. Keep an eye on elapsed time against your pacing plan and leave time to check your work for task completion, clarity and accuracy. If you run short, prioritise completing every required task over polishing one. If you feel unwell or a disruption occurs, attract the invigilator's attention at once and make sure it is recorded.
Rules to check
Bring the ID document your registration requires and present it when asked. If your ID name does not exactly match your booking, confirm with the provider before the test day how to resolve it; centres apply their own verification rules.
Follow all instructions from invigilators and centre staff. Conduct rules, seating, and what may be taken into the room are set by the centre, so confirm with the provider if anything in your joining instructions is unclear.
Switch off phones, smart watches and other devices and store them where instructed. Keeping a device on your person during the test can be treated as misconduct, so confirm with the provider where devices must be left.
Do not bring notes, prepared materials or unauthorised aids into the room. If you are unsure whether an item is permitted, ask the centre in advance rather than risk a conduct issue.
Breaks are usually limited and controlled by the centre. Confirm with the provider in advance whether breaks are permitted, how they are supervised, and what happens to your time if you leave the room.
If you need access arrangements, request them well before the test date and confirm with the provider that they are approved and in place. Arrangements cannot normally be created on the day.
Report any illness, disruption or problem during the test to the invigilator immediately and ask for it to be recorded, then follow up with the provider afterwards. Unreported issues are hard to address later.
Scoring and results procedures, including when and how results are released and how to query them, are set by the awarding body and your centre. Confirm the specifics with the provider rather than relying on second-hand accounts.