Competence assessment

All those listed as advisers in the application will not be able to access the level 1 assessment until they have completed the Codes and Rules assessment and submitted a completed application form.

The Office of the Immigration Commissioner (OISC) competence assessments

Level 1 assessment

• All those listed as advisers in the application will be invited to sit the assessment.
• The OISC will send a letter inviting applicants to complete the assessment within a 14-day window.
• It is an online assessment that can be accessed through the assessment area on our website.
• The assessment tests the applicant's understanding of the Immigration Rules.
• The assessment consists of 30 multiple-choice questions.
• Applicants are given one hour to complete the assessment.
• Once applicants have completed the assessment, they will receive instant automated feedback if they have entered an email address. Otherwise, if applicants do not enter an email address, written feedback will be sent by the caseworker within 20 working days.
• Your caseworker may provide more detailed feedback, if necessary, and identify any training needs you may have.

Level 2 or 3 assessment

(This only applies to applicants wishing to work at level 2 or 3)

• Once an applicant has demonstrated competence in all areas covered by level 1 assessment, they will be invited to complete the level 2 or 3 assessment.
• The assessment is a written scenario-based assessment and is usually completed at the OISC's offices. The level 2 assessments take an hour and a half and the level 3 assessments take two hours.
•  Your caseworker will mark the assessment and provide detailed feedback (where necessary) within 20 working days. They will also identify any training needs you may have.

 Please note that if you have applied to provide advice and services at level 2 or 3 but do not demonstrate competence at level 1 in all categories, you are unlikely to be permitted to take the level 2/3 assessments.