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It explains how to apply online, key deadlines relative to the exam date, and eligibility requirements such as paying outstanding enrolment or resit fees. It details photographic ID requirements, OSCE scheduling, timetable communication, and how to manage national performer list or Health Board applications, including DBS lead times and safeguarding training completion. 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The closing date for applications is normally six weeks before the Final Assessment. Trainees will not be permitted to sit the Final Assessment if they have not submitted the appropriate application and/or they have not settled any outstanding enrolment or resit fees on their account.  \nApproximately two weeks after the closing date, trainees will receive an email with their Final Assessment timetable and instructions.  \nPhotographic ID policy  \nTrainees will be required to provide a valid driving licence or passport number when completing the OSCE application form. They must also bring the same passport or driving licence, to the examination. No other photographic ID will be accepted and candidates without acceptable ID will not be able to sit the examination.  \nNational Performers List or Health Board  \nTrainees are advised to apply to be included in the appropriate National Performers List or Health Board while applying for the OSCE. This will save them time once they have qualified as they must also apply for an enhanced report from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), which can take eight to 12 weeks. For further information refer to the DBS guidelines on [gov.uk](gov.uk. Applicants will also)[. Applicants will also](gov.uk. Applicants will also) be required to complete on-line Level 2 Adult and Child Safeguarding Training, available free of charge on [college-optometrists.org/safeguarding](college-optometrists.org/safeguarding). On qualification, trainees should ensure they have downloaded their certificate before their access is withdrawn.  \nWe advise trainees to apply in advance for registration to the National Performers List or Health Board of the country where they will be working after qualification.The lists in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are operated locally, so trainees should apply to your local Health Board. This can be done up to three months ahead of qualifying, following the guidance above for Scotland and Wales. However, in Northern Ireland, the trainee needs to apply once qualified. If the trainee already knows where they will be working on qualification they can apply to a new area.Trainees in England should [apply at](apply at performer.england.nhs.uk)[ performer.england.nhs.uk](apply at performer.england.nhs.uk). The trainee will need to provide details of two colleagues who can provide a clinical reference – one of them can be the supervisor. DBS checks will also need to be arranged.  \n©The College of Optometrists – Scheme for Registration Handbook 2018 125  \nSection Four – Final assessment  \nCancelling an OSCE place  \nIf a trainee wishes to cancel their place, they should contact the Examinations Coordinator on [education.help@college-optometrists.org.](education.help@college-optometrists.org. We will endeavour to transfer)[ We will endeavour to transfer](education.help@college-optometrists.org. We will endeavour to transfer) their entry to the next sitting of the Final Assessment.  \nIf a trainee wishes to defer their OSCE sitting, and there are no mitigating circumstances, such as medical reasons, they must cancel their OSCE place at least three working days before the examination, or they will have to pay a resit fee for their next attempt. Trainees with mitigating circumstances, will not have to pay a resit fee as long as evidence is provided.  \nIf a trainee is unable to sit the Final Assessment so that the time allowed for completion of the Scheme for Registration is exceeded, they may, at the discretion of the College, b","cbCaiu0GdapQLRCf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiu0GdapQLRCf","pdf",480254,"English","# Final assessment\n## How to apply\n## Photographic ID policy\n## National Performers List or Health Board\n## Cancelling an OSCE place\n## Fees\n# Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE)\n## Purpose\n## Instructions for candidates\n## Format","[{\"question\":\"How can a trainee apply for the Final Assessment OSCE?\",\"answer\":\"The College sends an email with a link to the online application form after Stage 2 is completed. 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