Basic Safety SCC (B-VCA) | e-learning + exam | English

Do you need a Basic Safety SCC (B-VCA) diploma? This online training prepares you for the official SCC exam and helps you develop the knowledge needed to work safely in environments where safety awareness is essential.

During the training, you learn about SCC requirements, safety legislation, hazardous substances, risk reduction, personal protective equipment and emergency situations. The e-learning is fully available in English and can be completed at your own pace.

You can start immediately on your PC, laptop or tablet and study whenever it suits you. The training is designed to prepare you thoroughly for the official Basic Safety SCC (B-VCA) exam and to improve your understanding of safe working practices.

This training is suitable for employees and contractors who need a Basic Safety SCC (B-VCA) diploma to perform their work safely and meet employer requirements.

• Employees who need to obtain a Basic Safety SCC (B-VCA) diploma
• Contractors working in environments where SCC certification is required
• Professionals whose Basic Safety SCC (B-VCA) diploma is about to expire
• Employees who want to refresh their safety knowledge
• Workers who need to demonstrate compliance with SCC safety requirements

During this training you will learn how to work safely according to SCC (VCA) requirements and reduce risks in the workplace. You gain insight into safety regulations, hazardous situations and the measures needed to prevent accidents. The training combines practical safety knowledge with topics that are relevant in many working environments.

Basic Safety SCC (B-VCA) topics:

• Working conditions, the environment and occupational health and safety legislation
• Working safely and healthily and preventing risks and accidents
• Hazardous substances, labelling and safety signs
• Working safely with electricity
• Fire and explosion hazards
• Working in confined or enclosed spaces
• General requirements for a safe workplace
• Lifting, hoisting and moving loads safely
• Working safely at height
• Safe use of hand tools, machines and machine tools
• Correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

After completing this training, you are well prepared for the official Basic Safety SCC (B-VCA) exam. You have the knowledge needed to work safely, recognise risks and apply appropriate safety measures in the workplace. You are familiar with the exam topics and can test your knowledge with practice questions throughout the course.

When you register, you can choose the date, time and location of your exam. Your registration is automatically forwarded to PBNA. You will take the exam at one of the 33 test centres in the Netherlands.

If you pass the exam, you will receive the official Basic Safety SCC (B-VCA) diploma from PBNA. The diploma is valid for 10 years.

You take the Basic Safety SCC (B-VCA) exam to show that you have the basic knowledge required to work safely according to SCC (VCA) guidelines. With this diploma, you show that you can recognise risks and take health, safety and environmental requirements into account in the workplace. In many working environments, this diploma is mandatory.

The exam consists of 40 questions, which must be completed within 60 minutes. Most questions are multiple-choice and focus on safety, working conditions and accident prevention. You pass the exam when you answer at least 65% of the questions correctly.

The exam is organised by PBNA and can be taken at more than 70 exam locations throughout the Netherlands. You will see immediately after the exam whether you have passed. The official result is available online within a few days, where you can also download your digital pass.

After successfully passing the exam, you receive the recognised Basic Safety SCC (B-VCA) diploma, which is valid for 10 years.