PSIRA Grade D exam-day guide
PSIRA Grade D · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Original identity document
Bring the original ID document (ID card, ID book, or passport) that matches your registration. A copy is usually not enough; confirm with the provider which originals they accept.
Provider registration and booking confirmation
Carry the confirmation of your booking and any reference number the provider issued. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required.
Payment or proof of payment
If fees are still outstanding, bring proof of payment. Confirm the accepted payment method and deadline with the provider.
Pen and pencil
Bring a working pen (and a spare) plus a pencil and eraser for any answer sheet that needs shading. Confirm with the provider whether stationery is supplied.
Exam venue details and directions
Know the exact venue, building entrance, and travel route in advance. Confirm the venue and reporting time with the provider, as these can change.
Arrival time
Plan to arrive well before the start time to allow for sign-in and seating. Confirm the required arrival time with the provider.
Dress and comfort items
Wear neat, comfortable clothing and bring water if permitted. Confirm with the provider what is allowed into the exam room.
Leave prohibited items at home or in the car
Phones, smartwatches, notes, and study material are normally not allowed in the exam room. Confirm the provider's exact list of prohibited items and storage arrangements.
Medical or special-needs arrangements
If you need extra time or other accommodation, arrange it in advance. Confirm the process and supporting documents required with the provider.
Rest and logistics plan
Plan transport, meals, and sleep so you arrive calm and on time. Keep a contact number for the provider handy in case of a delay.
Plan the day
Confirm venue, date, reporting time, and what to bring with the provider. Review your notes using short, focused sessions and practise answering questions under timed conditions. Prepare your ID, booking confirmation, and stationery. Avoid cramming new material late at night.
Do a light review of key concepts only. Pack your bag with ID, confirmation, pen, pencil, and eraser. Check transport and set an alarm. Get a full night's sleep and avoid alcohol.
Eat a proper meal, re-check your bag against the checklist, and leave with extra travel time. Arrive early, follow sign-in instructions, and keep phones switched off and stored as instructed.
Listen carefully to the invigilator's instructions and read all instructions on the paper. Answer the easier questions first, manage your time, and return to harder ones. Mark answers clearly and check that your name and details are correct before handing in.
Rules to check
Bring your original identity document as registered; you may be refused entry without it. Confirm the provider's exact ID requirements.
Follow all instructions from the invigilator and exam staff, including seating and start/finish times.
Do not bring notes, phones, smartwatches, or other unauthorised material into the exam room; confirm the provider's prohibited-items list.
No talking, signalling, or communication with other candidates during the test.
Raise your hand and ask the invigilator if you need to leave the room for a break; confirm the provider's toilet and break rules.
Do not remove question papers, answer sheets, or any exam material from the room.
Scoring and pass marks are set by the provider and the relevant authority; confirm the pass mark and result process with the provider.
If you are late, follow the invigilator's instructions; confirm with the provider whether late entry is allowed.