How many questions does the VOL-VCA exam have in 2026?

The VOL-VCA exam has 60 questions and you get 60 minutes for it. Until 2026 there were 70. All questions are closed: multiple choice, multiple response, matrix and matching, at language level B1 (2F).

What is the pass mark for the VOL-VCA exam?

You pass the VOL-VCA exam with 64.5%, which equals 3870 points. You get the result immediately afterwards. If you pass, you are registered in the Centraal Diploma Register (CDR) of the VCA system.

How long is a VOL-VCA diploma valid?

A VOL-VCA diploma is valid for 10 years. After that you sit the exam again at an exam centre recognised by the SSVV. As long as your diploma is valid, you are registered in the Centraal Diploma Register (CDR).

In which languages can you take the VOL-VCA exam?

You can take the VOL-VCA exam in Dutch, English, German and French. An oral exam or a read-aloud exam is not available for VOL-VCA. You take it digitally on a computer, laptop or tablet.

Who is the VOL-VCA exam for?

The VOL-VCA exam is for operational supervisors and for self-employed workers who work as subcontractors for a VCA-certified company. The exam falls under the Stichting Samenwerken Voor Veiligheid (SSVV) and you take it at an exam centre recognised by the SSVV.

Where can you take the VOL-VCA exam?

You take the VOL-VCA exam at an exam centre recognised by the SSVV. Exams are held every day all over the country, and you can also take the exam abroad. You take it digitally and see the result immediately afterwards.

Please note: the practice questions are currently in Dutch.

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The free VCA VOL practice exam on ToetsJeKennis.nl has 10 questions and a pass mark of 65%. You enter your email address, receive a link and start straight away without an account. Afterwards you see the correct answer with an explanation for each question. The official VOL-VCA exam has 60 closed questions in 60 minutes, with a pass mark of 64.5%.

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How the free VCA VOL practice exam works

All you need to start the free VCA VOL practice exam is your email address. Open the link you receive and you are in the test right away. You don't need an account. There are 10 questions and you pass with 65% correct.

The most useful part comes at the end. For each question you see the correct answer with an explanation, so you can tell exactly where you went wrong. A wrong answer points you straight to the part of the material you should look at again.

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What the VCA VOL exam looks like

The VCA VOL exam is the safety exam for operational supervisors and for self-employed workers who work as subcontractors for a VCA-certified company. You answer 60 closed questions in 60 minutes and pass with 64.5%. You take it digitally at an exam centre recognised by the Stichting Samenwerken Voor Veiligheid (SSVV), every day and all over the country.

The exam is taken digitally on a computer, laptop or tablet. An oral exam or having the questions read aloud is not available for VOL-VCA. All questions are closed: multiple choice, multiple response with more than one correct answer, matrix and matching. The language level is B1 (2F) and you can choose Dutch, English, German or French.

If you need VCA Basis rather than VOL-VCA, you are better off practising with the Free VCA Basis Practice Exam.

60Questions, until 2026 there were 70
60Minutes, time for the whole exam
64.5%Pass mark, equal to 3870 points
10Years, validity of the diploma

Making good use of your free VCA VOL practice exam

You get the most out of your free VCA VOL practice exam if you take it once without preparing. That gives you an honest picture of where you stand. Then read the explanation for every mistake.

The material covers a lot. Topics include legislation, hazardous substances, fire and explosion, and special work such as working at height and in confined spaces. You will find all topics with explanations on the Exam criteria tab.

Keep an eye on your pace too. In the real exam you have 60 minutes for 60 questions, so about a minute per question.

Go in coldDo the 10 questions without studying first.
Review your mistakesRead the explanation for each mistake and look up the topic under Exam criteria.
Practise your paceAllow one minute per question, just like in the exam.

When the full VOL-VCA training makes sense

The full VOL-VCA training makes sense once you want more than a first impression, because ten questions can never cover the twelve themes of the real exam.

The VCA VOL Exams training has 10 tests of 60 questions each, 600 questions in total. Everything is online and you can start as soon as you sign up. For each test you choose between practice mode and exam mode, and every question comes with an explanation.

The training includes the following, among other things. The first two are only in the paid training and not in the free test:

Extra questions on weak spotsAfter each test you automatically get extra exam questions on exactly the parts where you made mistakes.
Ask questionsIf you don't understand a question or its explanation, you can ask about it straight away and have it explained in a different way.
Exam modeYou take a test of 60 questions in one go, without seeing the answers along the way.

The official assessment criteria

Legislation and safety rules

You know the powers of the Dutch Labour Inspectorate and the duties of the client, the employer and the operational supervisor. You also know what VCA, VCU and VCO mean, which diplomas and SOG training courses are mandatory, and how general and specific safety rules and work permits work.

Official description

A.01.01.01 In a given situation, the candidate can determine the powers of the Dutch Labour Inspectorate (NL) / Supervision of Well-being at Work (B). A.01.01.02 In a given situation, the candidate can determine the general responsibilities of the employer under health and safety legislation. A.01.01.04 In a given situation, the candidate can determine when the employer meets the general obligations regarding expert assistance. A.01.02.01 In a given situation, the candidate can determine the general rights and obligations of the employee under health and safety legislation. A.01.02.02 In a given situation, the candidate can determine the SHE tasks and obligations of the client, the employer and the operational supervisor. A.01.03.01 The candidate can state the purpose and meaning of VCA, VCU and VCO certification and the Central Diploma Register (CDR). A.01.03.02 In a given situation, the candidate can determine the mandatory training courses and VCA diplomas. A.01.04.01 In a given situation, the candidate can apply the guidelines for general and specific safety rules. A.01.04.02 The candidate can state the points to consider when making agreements about safe working practices.

Safe working, consultation and inspections

You know how, as a supervisor, to encourage safe behaviour and discourage unsafe behaviour. You organise briefings for new employees and agency workers, toolbox meetings, workplace inspections and observation rounds.

Official description

A.02.01.02 The candidate can state general rules relating to behaviour and safe working. A.02.01.03 In a given situation, the candidate can determine the approach for promoting safe behaviour. A.02.02.01 In a given situation, the candidate can determine the moment of consultation and the content of the information. A.02.03.02 In a given situation, the candidate can determine the points to consider for work meetings and SHE meetings (toolbox meetings). A.02.03.03 In a given situation, the candidate can determine the points to consider for the workplace inspection and observation round.

Prevention

You know the concepts of hazard and risk and the order of control measures. You prepare work safely, know the rules of conduct for high-risk work, and know when an LMRA or TRA is needed and what goes into an annual health and safety plan and an action plan.

Official description

A.03.01.01 The candidate can describe the concepts of hazard, risks, risk control and prevention (hierarchy). A.03.01.02 In a given situation, the candidate can identify the hazards and risks and determine the (priority of) preventive measures. A.03.01.03 In a given situation, the candidate can determine the correct approach to prevent accidents and incidents. A.03.02.01 For given high-risk work activities, the candidate can determine the rules of conduct for the operational employee and the supervisor. A.03.02.03 In a given work preparation situation, the candidate can determine the correct measures for the work to proceed safely. A.03.03.01 In a given situation, the candidate can determine the points to consider for the LMRA (Last Minute Risk Analysis) and the necessary follow-up actions. A.03.03.02 In a given situation, the candidate can determine the need to draw up or revise a TRA (task risk analysis). A.03.03.03 The candidate can describe the concepts of an annual health and safety plan and action plan, and their content.

Workplace

You know the measures for noise, vibration, climate, lighting and physical strain, and how to secure installations using LOTOTO. You also know the principles and requirements of safety signs and the meaning of signs and markings.

Official description

B.01.01.01 The candidate can describe the points to consider for the layout of the workplace with regard to noise, vibration, lighting and physical strain. B.01.01.02 In a given situation, the candidate can determine the measures for the layout of the workplace with regard to noise, vibration, climate, lighting and physical and mental strain. B.01.02.01 In a given situation, the candidate can determine the correct procedure for securing machines, installations, equipment and the workplace. B.01.03.01 The candidate can describe the principles and requirements of safety and health signs. B.01.03.02 The candidate can state the meaning of various prohibition, mandatory and warning signs. B.01.03.03 The candidate can state the meaning of various signs for safety equipment and firefighting. B.01.03.04 In a given situation, the candidate can determine the correct form of markings.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

In a given situation you choose the right protection for the eyes, hearing, breathing, head, hands, feet and body, and you make sure your team uses it properly.

Official description

B.02.01.01 In a given situation, the candidate can choose the correct protective equipment (PPE).

Work equipment

You know the requirements and safety measures for machines and hand tools, the rules for working near lifting operations and the hazards of working with forklift trucks.

Official description

B.03.01.01 The candidate can state the general requirements and safety measures for fixed machines and powered hand tools. B.03.01.02 In a given situation, the candidate can determine the safety measures when working with fixed machines and powered hand tools. B.03.02.01 The candidate can state the safety measures when working near lifting operations. B.03.03.01 The candidate can describe the hazards and safety measures when working with forklift trucks. B.03.03.02 The candidate can describe the hazards and preventive measures when working with pallet trucks.

Specific work activities and conditions

You determine the measures for wall and floor openings, for working at height with ladders, scaffolding, mobile scaffold towers, aerial work platforms and work cages, and for working in confined spaces.

Official description

B.04.01.01 In a given situation, the candidate can determine the safety measures when working near wall and floor openings. B.04.02.01 In a given situation, the candidate can determine the safety measures when working at height. B.04.02.02 In a given situation, the candidate can determine how to use equipment for working at height. B.04.03.01 In a given situation, the candidate can determine the safety measures when working in confined spaces. B.04.04.01 The candidate can state the working method, hazards and risks of specific work activities and conditions.

Hazardous substances

You read pictograms, labels and the safety data sheet, determine measures against exposure and know how to deal with asbestos and other specific hazardous substances. You also know the risks of an abnormal oxygen level and the rules for gas cylinders.

Official description

C.01.01.02 Given a pictogram, label or safety data sheet of a hazardous substance, the candidate can determine the risks and the safety measures. C.01.01.04 In a given situation, the candidate can determine and prioritise the measures against (possible) exposure to or absorption of hazardous substances. C.01.02.02 In a given situation, the candidate can determine the working method for asbestos (or suspected asbestos material). C.01.02.03 The candidate can state the hazards and the working method when the presence of hazardous substances is suspected. C.01.02.04 In a given situation, the candidate can determine the necessary measures against an oxygen concentration that is too high or too low. C.01.03.01 In a given situation, the candidate can determine the content and safety measures for the storage of industrial gas cylinders.

Electricity and radiation

You know how electrocution happens, the hazards of temporary electrical equipment and the difference between an ordinary person, an instructed person and a skilled person. You also know the hazards and measures relating to ionising and non-ionising radiation.

Official description

C.02.01.01 The candidate can describe the theory of electrocution. C.02.01.02 The candidate can describe (how) the safety measures (work) when working with electricity. C.02.01.03 The candidate can describe the hazards and safety measures when using temporary electrical equipment. C.02.02.01 The candidate can describe the various qualifications relating to work on electrical installations. C.02.03.01 The candidate can describe the hazards and safety measures relating to ionising and non-ionising radiation.

Fire and explosion

You choose the right extinguishing agent, know the extinguishing properties of water, foam, powder and CO2, and know what to do if a fire breaks out.

Official description

C.03.01.01 In a given situation, the candidate can choose the correct extinguishing agent. C.03.01.02 The candidate can state the extinguishing properties of various extinguishing agents. C.03.02.01 In a given fire situation, the candidate can determine the correct course of action. C.03.02.02 The candidate can state the duties of and requirements for a fire watch (B)/hot work watch (NL).

Accidents

You know how to act and what to record after an incident or accident, and how to approach an accident investigation: gather facts, interview witnesses and look for causes rather than someone to blame.

Official description

D.01.01.02 For a given incident, the candidate can determine the correct course of action (including recording). D.01.02.02 The candidate can describe the working method and points to consider in an accident investigation.

Emergencies

You know what information new and temporary employees receive about the company emergency plan, the phases of an emergency, the requirements for in-company emergency response and evacuation drills, and the right course of action when the alarm sounds.

Official description

D.02.01.01 The candidate can describe the information that operational and temporary employees must receive about the (internal) company emergency plan when entering the site. D.02.01.02 The candidate can describe the phases in dealing with emergencies. D.02.01.03 The candidate can describe the requirements for in-company emergency response and evacuation drills. D.02.01.04 In the event of an alarm and evacuation, the candidate can determine the correct course of action.

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How the free VCA VOL practice exam works

What the VCA VOL exam looks like

Making good use of your free VCA VOL practice exam

When the full VOL-VCA training makes sense

The official assessment criteria

Legislation and safety rules

Safe working, consultation and inspections

Prevention

Workplace

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Work equipment

Specific work activities and conditions

Hazardous substances

Electricity and radiation

Fire and explosion

Accidents

Emergencies

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