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VCA, what does it mean?
The VCA is used as a control and inspection system designed to ensure the safety of contractors performing work for principals. Thanks to its comprehensiveness, contractor companies can be subjected to completely objective audits.
In order for a given contractor company to implement the VCA system at its site, it is necessary for all employees and contractors to be VCA certified. Both training and examinations are now also organized in Poland, thus making it much easier for potential contractors to start working for a reliable contractor, abroad
Training and exams in Poland
The ability to receive training and take the exam in Poland is a huge advantage for all potential foreign workers.
Training is divided into two types, depending on the job position held
VCA BASIC
The training, which ends with an exam, is aimed at line workers.
The training lasts 8 hours, the exam consists of 40 questions, lasts 60 minutes – the training and exam is conducted in Polish.
VCA VOL
Training ending with an exam, dedicated to executives.
Training lasts 8 hours, the exam consists of 70 questions, lasts 105 minutes – training is conducted in Polish exams are conducted in Dutch, German and English.
VCA Certification for Employees
Completion by the employee of an 8-hour training course conducted by certified trainers and a positive assessment of the VCA exam, now also organized in Poland, results in the issuance of an international certificate that certifies the employee’s competence to work safely in companies where the VCA standard has been implemented.
VCA Certification for Companies
Any company that has VCA certification provides a safe workplace and allows it to employ only properly trained people, thereby maximizing workplace safety. However, there are several high-risk industries where the VCA system is most commonly implemented: petrochemical, construction, engineering, electrical, transportation, mechanical, scaffolding insulation and heavy industry.
Check the validity of your certificate
The VCA certificate is issued for 10 years. If you don’t remember when your certificate was issued and are concerned that it may be outdated, click and check its validity.
