Scientist Training Programme
FAQs: About the test
Scientist Training Programme SJT (exam series code NSHCS-SJT).
25 scenarios (each with between 4 and 8 responses). You will be asked to rate how appropriate the response is in relation to the scenario.
The standard time allocation for the SJT is 50 mins (see the breakdown and additional information at www.pearsonvue.com/nshcs). If you have requested extra time as a reasonable adjustment within your STP application then you can check if this has been approved within Oriel.
No, the test must be completed during the stated event delivery period (test window). We cannot accept any circumstances to take the test after the test window closes.
If you encounter a blank screen or error message when you start the test, your computer system may not meet the system requirements (listed below). Check the requirements and/or try again on a different computer. Do not take the test on a phone or similar device.
System requirements: The computer system you use for this test must meet these minimum requirements:
| Internet browsers | Edge, Firefox, Safari and Chrome current version |
| Mobile devices | iOS and Android devices are not supported. |
| Network connection | Pearson VUE strongly recommends using a wired network rather than a wireless network, since a wired network provides better exam delivery performance. |
| Internet connection | Broadband (DSL, cable, or LAN/WLAN): 1 Mbps up/down minimum Dial-up Internet connections are not supported. |
| Browser settings | Internet cookies must be enabled. Ensure any security software will not block the execution of JavaScript. |
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- Click ‘Sign in’ at the top of the page
- Enter your username and password
- Select the exam under ‘Open Online Exams’
- Click ‘Resume Exam’
If the FAQs have not addressed your question, please contact Pearson VUE customer service.
Prior to starting the test, please ensure your system meets the system requirements as stated below.
System requirements: The computer system you use for this test must meet these minimum requirements:
| Internet browsers | Edge, Firefox, Safari and Chrome current version |
| Mobile devices | iOS and Android devices are not supported. |
| Network connection | Pearson VUE strongly recommends using a wired network rather than a wireless network, since a wired network provides better exam delivery performance. |
| Internet connection | Broadband (DSL, cable, or LAN/WLAN): 1 Mbps up/down minimum Dial-up Internet connections are not supported. |
| Browser settings | Internet cookies must be enabled. Ensure any security software will not block the execution of JavaScript. |