UKITE FAQs for TPDs

How do TPDs schedule a UKITE sitting for trainees in their programme? 

The UKITE window is spread over an eight day period in order to accommodate the scheduling needs of different training programmes. We have upgraded our exam platform and server capacity and it is no longer necessary for TPDs to "pre-book" a slot for for their programme. However, some periods are more popular than others, especially the first and last days of the UKITE window. During these times, we expect many more queries and it may take the BOA team longer to respond.

The BOA UKITE Team will contact TPDs to request that you inform us of the date, approximate time and number of delegates for scheduled sittings so that we can plan accordingly.

The sittings that the BOA are aware of for 2025 can be found here: UKITE 2025 Schedule

Do TPDs need to book a venue for the UKITE exam?

If TPDs wish for their trainees to take the examination in a group setting they are responsible for organising this, including the venue. 

Since 2020, many candidates have sat the examination remotely. This option will be available for UKITE 2025. All candidates must ensure they have stable internet connection for their attempt. 

Who is responsible for overseeing the exam?

If UKITE is taking place in a group setting there would ordinarily be an invigilator (the TPD or a nominated invigilator organised by the TPD). 

TPDs are responsible for disseminating any information sent by the BOA to their trainees regarding UKITE.

Can trainees sit UKITE from home/a non-invigilated venue/ at another time?

Yes. Trainees who want to sit from home/a non-invigilated venue are able to do so. 

Trainees who are unable to sit UKITE during a scheduled sitting may take UKITE at any other time during the UKITE window as agreed with their TPD. It is not necessary to inform the UKITE team. Their access code will allow one attempt at any time during the UKITE window 05th-12th December.

Do trainees need to pay for UKITE?

UKITE is free for BOA members provided their BOA subscription is up-to-date by the 31st October and that they register for UKITE by the registration deadline. 

Non-BOA members need to pay a £250 registration fee and register by the registration deadline (30th November). 

There will be a additional late registration fee for those who wish to register for UKITE after the registration deadline. The late registration fee is £50 for members and £300 for non-members.

How do trainees register for UKITE?

All candidates must register themselves through the UKITE event page (https://www.boa.ac.uk/events/ukite-2025.html) in order for their access to be provided

Prior to the exam, what do TPDs need to do?

TPDs should ensure that their trainees register for UKITE and that they have received the email with access information prior to the UKITE sitting. Late registrations will be processed as soon as possible, but we cannot guarantee that access will be received in time for any scheduled sitting. 

TPDs are also responsible for ensuring they have a suitable venue with computer and internet access for the exam, if applicable. 

Regular communication is sent from the BOA UKITE Team to TPDs. Please contact [email protected] with any queries. 

On the day of the exam, what does the TPD/nominated invigilator need to do?

UKITE is delivered via an online assessment platform. All trainees who have registered for UKITE will be sent information regarding accessing this, including a link to the examination and an access key. These codes no longer need to be distributed by the TPD.

Trainees can submit their exam before the time allowance has expired if they have completed the exam. Trainees will be prompted to fill out a feedback form at the end of their exam.

Do TPDs have access to the results of their trainees? 

TPDs will be sent a report following UKITE. This will include results information of any of the trainees from their programme who have opted-in to share their result. The BOA is not able to provide information relating to the result of any trainees who have not agreed to result sharing. If trainees who have not opted-in wish to share their result, they will still be able to share their result with their TPD directly.

An overview report relating to UKITE will also be sent to all TPDs with aggregated results data. This will not contain any individual identifiable information.