Adjustments for the Situational Judgement Test (SJT)

Situational Judgement Test (SJT) for Dental Core Training (DCT)

If you have a disability, you may be able to request specific arrangements or adjustments to the Situational Judgement Test (SJT).

Reasonable adjustments

If you have a disability which requires any specific arrangements or adjustments to enable you to attend and complete the SJT and interview, you must:

  • answer Yes to the relevant question on the application form
  • provide details
  • upload your supporting evidence

If your medical evidence is more than 6 months old, and you are not applying for reasonable adjustments on the basis of a long-term condition, you may be asked to provide further information.

The DCT National Recruitment Office (DCTNRO) will be unable to review your request if supporting evidence is not uploaded with your application by Thursday 30 January 2025.

The automated application submission email sent through your Oriel account advises that you should contact the DCTNRO before the application closing date with regards to this.

However, if you have provided details on your application form and uploaded the required evidence, there's no need to contact the DCTNRO and your evidence will be checked after applications close in relation to your requested SJT or interview adjustments.

SJT adjustments

The list below details the possible SJT adjustments. You will be prompted to select from this list if you answer Yes to the relevant question when completing your application form. The DCTNRO will inform you if your SJT adjustment request or requests have been approved or rejected through a message on Oriel. 

If any of your approved adjustments are not bookable online you'll need to provide the DCTNRO with 3 dates and 3 Pearson VUE test centre locations in order of preference. This information will be passed onto Pearson VUE and their Customer Service Centre will book your appointment on your behalf. 

In some instances, to satisfy requests for adjustments, it may be necessary to schedule a SJT or interview place on a specific date, at a specific time or at a specific location.

You do not need to request an adjustment to change the size of fonts on your screen, because all test takers will be able to change the size of the screen contents at any time using the Ctrl key and + or -.

Requesting to sit near the exit or the toilet is not considered an adjustment. We advise arriving at the test centre early enough to voice your request to the test administrator who will try to accommodate.

Bookable online

Beverage

A beverage is permitted during the SJT. There must be a documented medical reason for requiring this adjustment. Beverages must be in a transparent spill-proof sports-type bottle with a spout.

Your test will be delivered in a separate side room. It is important to note that this may limit the chances of booking your preferred location/date, depending on the availability of the separate room.

Extra time - 100% exam time

You will receive an additional 100% of total SJT time allowance (extra time is not added to the tutorial or survey).

It is important to note that it may be difficult to find an appointment slot long enough to accommodate the required duration and you may need to call VUE Customer Services for assistance.

Extra time - 25% exam time 

You will receive an additional 25% of total SJT time allowance (extra time is not added to the tutorial or survey).

Extra time - 30 minutes

You will receive an additional 30 minutes of total SJT time allowance (extra time is not added to the tutorial or survey).

Extra time - 33% exam time

You will receive an additional 33% of total SJT time allowance (extra time is not added to the tutorial or survey).

Extra time - 50% exam time

You will receive an additional 50% of total SJT time allowance (extra time is not added to the tutorial or survey).

Extra time 25% and pause-the-clock 25%

You will receive an additional 25% of total SJT time allowance (extra time is not added to the tutorial or survey).

You will also be permitted to pause the timer, for a maximum amount of time equivalent to 25% of the total SJT time allowance. You can pause at any time and the number of pauses is unrestricted.

Glucose testing supplies 

Glucose meter and testing supplies will be permitted during the SJT. 

Nursing mother

You will be permitted to leave the test centre for a maximum amount of time equivalent to 25% of the total SJT time allowance.

Pause-the-clock 25%

You will be permitted to pause the timer for a maximum amount of time equivalent to 25% of the total SJT time allowance. You can pause at any time and the number of pauses is unrestricted.

Not bookable online

Separate room

The SJT must be delivered in a separate room.

Separate room and reader

A reader will be present to read directions and test questions. The reader may not answer or explain any content-related questions. The SJT must be delivered in a separate room.

Separate room and reader/recorder

A reader/recorder will be present to read directions and test questions. They will also input answers as dictated by the applicant. The reader/recorder may not answer or explain any content-related questions. The SJT must be delivered in a separate room.

Separate room and recorder

A recorder will be present to input answers as dictated by the applicant. The SJT must be delivered in a separate room.

Separate room and snacks

A snack is allowed in the testing room. The snack must be in a small, clear plastic bag. The SJT must be delivered in a separate room.

Other

A non-standard adjustment is required. Please provide as much detail as possible on your application form

Page last reviewed: 14 August 2023
Next review due: 14 August 2024

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