List of Exam Accommodations
The following is a list of all available accommodations (exam supports) available to individuals writing a SkilledTradesBC exam. These accommodations can be requested while scheduling your exam. To learn more, visit the Exam Accommodations page.
Blue Paper
The exam is printed on blue-coloured paper, which may have a calming effect or help with reading challenges.
Increased font size
The exam is printed in larger font, which may assist with reading comprehension or impaired vision.
Straight edge
The candidate is provided a straight edge, which may help with the reading of an exam or blocking of exam questions.
Earplugs
The candidate is provided earplugs, which may help block out noise and distractions during the exam
Language dictionary
The candidate is permitted to bring a language dictionary during the exam, that translates words from English to their language of choice. The dictionary may not provide definitions but only direct, word-to-word translations.
NOTE: The candidate must supply their own language dictionary for use.
Sign language interpreter (SkilledTradesBC or Self-provided)
The candidate may have a sign language interpreter attend the exam to sign the contents of the written exam.
NOTE: A candidate using a sign language interpreter is provided a one-hour time extension and a private room to complete their exam. If this option is chosen, SkilledTradesBC will contact the candidate to discuss details of this support.
Translator(Self-provided)
The candidate may have a translator attend the exam and verbally translate the written exam into the candidate's chosen language. NOTE: A candidate using a translator is provided a one-hour time extension and a private room to complete their exam. If this option is chosen, SkilledTradesBC will contact the candidate to discuss details of this support. Translators must be supplied by the candidate and the candidate must provide a completed Translator/Reader Declaration formwith the application for review. The form can be found at https://skilledtradesbc.ca/exam-accommodations
Reader (SkilledTradesBC or Self-provided)
The candidate may have a reader attend the exam and verbally read the exam to the candidate.
NOTE: A candidate using a reader is provided a one-hour time extension and a private room to complete their exam. If this option is chosen, SkilledTradesBC will contact the candidate to discuss details of this support. If the candidate is bringing their own reader, they must provide a completed Translator/Reader Declaration form with the application. The form can be found at https://skilledtradesbc.ca/exam-accommodations
Text-to-speech software (Digital Reader)
The candidate is provided with an SkilledTradesBC device that contains a text-to-speech software program, which reads aloud the contents of the exam. The candidate can control exam sections which may be read aloud and the speed of the reading.
NOTE: A candidate using text-to-speech software is provided a one-hour time extension and a private room to complete their exam.
Bilingual Exam (Red Seal Only)
The Red Seal exam content is printed in French.
Extra time to write an exam
The candidate is provided with a one-hour time extension to complete their exam. A private room may be provided.
Private sitting
The candidate is provided with a private room away from other candidates during their exam.
Other
If you need an accommodation that is not listed above, please indicate “Other” in section 3 of your Exam Application