It is essential that candidates prepare for the test of competence and we recommend at least 14 days preparation time from booking to test date to sufficiently prepare yourself. The test blue print on the NMC’s web site offers some useful links to online resources which may be helpful. On successful application and fee payment to Oxford Brookes University you will receive access to additional resources relevant to the test, i.e. manuals, videos and recommended reading.
As preparation for your OSCE, you can also visit The Royal Marsden Manuel of Clinical Nursing Procedures. You can log in using the details provided to you on your booking confirmation once you have been booked in with us.
The following documents will support your preparation for the OSCE. We highly recommend you take the time to read these.
Legacy Test of Competence 2014 downloads
All disciplines
Adult Nursing
Adult Nursing Additional Support Materials
- RN1 Adult Nursing Blank Planning Documentation
- RN1 Adult Nursing Blank Evaluation Documentation 1
- RN1 Adult Nursing Blank Evaluation Documentation 2
- RN1 Adult Nursing Blank Fluid Balance Summary
- RN1 Adult Nursing Blank Fluid Balance Chart
- RN1 Adult Nursing Blank Fluid Balance Overview
- RN1 Adult Nursing Intravenous (IV) flush and visual infusion phlebitis (VIP) Scale
- RN1 Adult Nursing Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) Chart & Guidance
- RN1 Adult Nursing Blank Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
- RN1 Adult Nursing Blank Glasgow Coma Scale Neurological Observation Chart
- RN1 Adult Nursing National Early Warning Score (NEWS)
- RN1 Adult Nursing Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) Guidance
- RN1 Adult Nursing Blank Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST)
- Adult In-hospital Resuscitation Algorithm
- Braden Scale
Mental Health Nursing
- RN3 Mental Health Nursing Top Tips
- RN3 Mental Health Nursing Mock OSCE
- RN3 Mental Health Nursing Marking Criteria
Mental Health Nursing Additional Support Materials
- RN3 Mental Health Nursing National Early Warning Score (NEWS)
- RN3 Mental Health Nursing Blank Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
Learning Disability
- RN5 Learning Disability Nursing Top Tips
- RN5 Learning Disability Nursing Mock OSCE
- RN5 Learning Disability Nursing Marking Criteria
Children's Nursing
- RN8 Children's Nursing Top Tips
- RN8 Children's Nursing Mock OSCE
- RN8 Children's Nursing Marking Criteria
Children's Nursing Additional Support Materials
Midwifery
Midwifery Additional Support Materials
Test of Competence 2021 downloads
Please note: the OSCE support materials reflect live materials in which actors are used in the relevant stations (for example in the Assessment station in the APIE). We currently expect that actors will be used when the TOC 21 goes live in August. If this situation changes, we will notify Trusts and registered candidates directly. We will also provide the information on this web page.
All disciplines
- Glossary of technical terms
- Preparing for your OSCE (2021)
- CBT Information Booklet for Nurses (2021)
- OSCE Information Booklet for Nurses (2021)
- Equipment List (2021) & Refresh
- Nursing Station Timings (2021)
- Midwifery Station Timings (2021)
Midwifery
- CBT Information Booklet for Midwives (2021)
- OSCE Information Booklet for Midwives (2021)
- Midwifery Reading List (2021)
- Midwifery Marking Criteria (2021)
- Midwifery Mock OSCE (2021)
Adult Nursing
- RN1 Adult Nursing Reading List (2021)
- RN1 Adult Nursing Marking Criteria (2021)
- RN1 Adult Nursing Mock OSCE (2021)
Mental Health Nursing
- RN3 Mental Health Nursing Reading List (2021)
- RN3 Mental Health Nursing Marking Criteria (2021)
- RN3 Mental Health Nursing Mock OSCE (2021)
Learning Disability Nursing
- RN5 Learning Disability Nursing Reading List (2021)
- RN5 Learning Disability Nursing Marking Criteria (2021)
- RN5 Learning Disability Mock OSCE (2021)
Children's Nursing
- RN8 Children's Nursing Reading List (2021)
- RN8 Children's Nursing Marking Criteria (2021)
- RN8 Children's Nursing Mock OSCE (2021)
Nursing Associates
- CBT Information Booklet for Nursing Associates (2021)
- OSCE Information Booklet for Nursing Associates (2021)
Please find the most up to preparation materials you will require for the nursing Associate ToC21 exam on the NMC Website.