An update on the practical examination application period

The application period for practical examinations between March and May 2022 is now open. The application period will remain open until 5pm AEDT Monday 17 January 2022.

Applying for a practical examination

1.  Log into your ADC Connect portal via connect.adc.org.au
2.  Under the ‘Candidate practical examination’ section select the ‘Apply’ button.
3.  Confirm that this is the examination you are applying for and select ‘Apply’.
4.  Agree to the declaration and select ‘Next’.
5.  Complete the payment form and select ‘Pay Now’. We accept payments via Mastercard or Visa debit and credit cards.
6.  Once payment is made a confirmation screen will appear. You have completed the application process for the practical examination.

Paying for your practical examination

To complete your application for the practical examination, payment must be received by the ADC during the application period. We now accept debit and credit card payments via Visa and Mastercard.

If you are wanting to make payment via a third party, simply copy the URL at the Payment screen and email it to the party making payment on your behalf. Please do not share your ADC Connect credentials when arranging payment. These are not required to access this payment screen, you only need to provide the URL.

How do I know if my application is submitted successfully?

Once you submit payment and return to the dashboard, you will see a message under the practical examination section stating ‘You have applied for a practical examination place between March and May 2022. We will send you an invitation to book your preferred examination dates when bookings open.

A copy of your invoice will also be available in the document manager section of the portal.

You will receive an email from the ADC when the practical examination booking period opens. We expect this will be on Wednesday 19 January and you will have a few days to select your preferred practical examination date. Please note that the ADC will try to accommodate your preferred choice, but this may not be possible, and you may be allocated to a different session. Confirmation will be sent to candidates by the end of January.

Troubleshooting and other questions

Our ADC Connect resources page contains videos which walk you through how to activate your account and upload your identification documents. This also includes a list of FAQs about the process.

If you have any questions about your ADC Connect account, or the practical examination, which are not provided in this email, or via the ADC Connect resources page, please contact us via [email protected]