Once approval has been gained for particular professions, Validation Centres schedule their testing sessions. Centre Managers appoint an examiner, an observer and a logistical manager for each test.

Prior to registering candidates, centres put together brief guidelines to ensure that candidates have been correctly directed towards validation and make sure that candidates are informed about failure.

During the test, a professional situation is reconstructed following the Validation Reference Indicators. Candidates are asked to demonstrate their skills in a practical fashion in the presence of experienced professionals who form the panel. Their work is observed by the examiner on the basis of a standard assessment criteria sheet. The observer (trade professional) checks that the testing procedure is organised correctly and participates at the end of the test. 

Directed by the Validation Centre Manager, a panel composed of the examiner and the observer deliberate the performance of the test.

Candidates are subsequently informed of the test result. Each candidate can have an interview if required and will receive, if successful, a Skill Certificate by post.