AMTRA Written and Oral Assessments including exam dates

Note 1: Alternative format on-campus exams

These exams highlighted above will take place at Harper Adams University in Shropshire: you will be able to choose either a traditional pen-and-paper exam (the same exam questions/format as those done online), or will still be an online exam but on University equipment in University facilities, and so may better suit those who are less computer-confident or who don't have access to suitable equipment or Internet connection. Make sure when you book your exam that you make it clear which format you are choosing.

Please book as normal with AMTRA, but spaces at this exam are limited and thus subject to confirmation.

Please note that these on-campus exams are subject to sufficient numbers choosing to book, and may be withdrawn at the discretion of Harper Adams University if unviable.

Alternative format, pen-and-paper exam at Harper Adams - 10/11 April 2025 and 23/24 October 2025.

Alternative format, online exam on campus at Harper Adams - 10/11 April 2025 and 23/24 October 2025.

10 April and 23 October: Base, Companion and VN modules
11 April and 24 October: Equine, Farm and Avian modules.

note 2: Base and Companion exams

These exams are only available for those who wish to sit both Base and Companion at this sitting. That can include re-sits (if re-sitting both), and can include people aiming at more modules overall but who wish to sit both Base and Companion on this occasion. No other modules are available.

note 3: Legacy training manual, last chance exam

In general, exams from January 2025 are based on the new AMTRA training manual. However, this final set of online exams from 7 to 10 April will be a final opportunity for those who have studied the legacy training manual to sit exams based on that earlier version. The exams are open to all: first attempts and re-sits.

This will be the final such exam - anyone not passing will have to sit an exam based on the new training manual.

Note that there are also on-campus exams (both pen-and-paper, and online) taking place at Harper Adams University on 10 and 11 April (i.e. in the same week). These are based on the new training manual.

Online vivas

Dates for the online vivas are given further down this page.

How to book your place

Please return the exam booking form to us.

On the form, make sure you include the date for each module you wish to book - don't forget to include the Base module as well as species module(s) if that's appropriate for you. And do include the viva (oral) Assessment if you're ready to book that too.

If you wish to spread out your modules over multiple assessment periods, that's fine, and there's no additional charge.

If you already know what you want to do when, you can book them all in one go even for different months, or you can book them individually as and when you're ready - it's up to you. Also, there's no requirement to do them in a particular order - whatever works best for you.

Exam drop-in sessions

Online vivas

Revalidation viva

If you're looking for information about the "revalidation viva", including for those without enough CPD points, please see the revalidation viva page.

Training providers

AMTRA in conjunction with Harper Adams University now offers ONLINE training to support qualification for the role of SQP/RAMA.

This is a great online training collaboration between AMTRA and Harper Adams. The training supports the journey to our range of level four & level five modules leading to the SQP/RAMA qualification, offering various routes to qualification according to professional need.

Many candidates find the AMTRA training manual, together with support from their employer, is a solid basis for getting ready to sit the AMTRA/Harper Adams exams. But for those wanting a bit more support, this new online training course offers a great opportunity to mix recorded content and live interaction with knowledgeable and experienced tutors.

Click here for other possible training providers.