Short answers to the questions most often put to the Education Department of the Velocity Interoperability Network. Anything not covered here may be sent to contact@education.gov.vin .
Who may attend a training programme? When are the next programmes and examinations? What does each programme cover? Is certification compulsory? I was certified by my organisation before September 2026. Does that still count? How long does certification last? What do the programmes and examinations cost? I think my examination result is wrong. What can I do? Can I check whether a person or organisation is certified? Can certification be withdrawn? Can a training provider other than the Department deliver a programme? Can a provider deliver the assessor programme? Fuller answers are on the pages for Training , the examination timetable , Transitional arrangements and Appeals and complaints .