Fast Stream Assessment Centre guide

Essential documents:
Prior to attending FSAC you will need to email us a copy of your Passport details page.
A test administrator will email you around 15:30 on the last working day before FSAC requesting this information. Please send your test administrator a double page scan showing both your photo page and the official observations page.

See an example passport image

If you do not have a valid passport, or are unable to have this in your possession in time for FSAC, you will need to provide an alternative form of photo ID, preferably a valid driving licence. 

If you do not have a valid passport and you are unable to provide a formal photo ID then please provide us with an electronic copy of your birth certificate and a headshot. The headshot photo can be taken on your computer, phone or other electronic device.

Optional documents:
If you have your Degree Certificate to hand please email us an electronic copy with your ID documents. If you do not have it to hand or have not yet finished your course we will request sight of your certificate at a later date.

Please note if you are successful in gaining a role on the Fast Stream, you will have to provide original documents on the first day of employment and failure to do so may result in withdrawal from the scheme.

As FSAC is run online, there are some logistical IT things you’ll want to get right from the get-go. This should prevent any unwanted surprises on the day. 

1. Update your browser
We will be using Google Meet to communicate with you on the day. A modern internet browser is required for Google Meet to run.

We recommend using the latest version of one of the browsers listed below: 
– Google Chrome Browser. Click here to download the latest version. 
– Mozilla Firefox. Click here to download the latest version. 
– Microsoft Edge. Click here to download the latest version. 
– Apple Safari. Click here to download the latest version.

For the best user experience at FSAC Google Chrome is highly recommended. 
– Internet Explorer is not supported.
– More information on Google Meet can be found on the Google Meet Help Centre.

2. Check your microphone and camera are working

3. Where to complete the FSAC
Arrange to complete your FSAC in a quiet room with plug sockets and internet connection. Plugging your laptop into a charging socket will prevent it from running out of battery on the day. 

4. Additional screens
You may prefer to use two screens e.g. a laptop screen with an additional monitor screen plugged into your laptop, but this is not essential.

5. Devices
Ensure your laptop or computer has a strong WiFi connection. On the day if you’re disconnected from the internet we might need to contact you via phone, so if possible have a mobile device available and fully charged. 


If you have any questions or concerns about your FSAC or the information on these pages, please complete this form and a member of our team will get back to you. For example, if you don’t have a computer, or a quiet place to take your assessments, please get in touch. We are here to help you throughout the process

You will receive a briefing email from your dedicated test administrator the last working day before your event (around 15:30). This will include some key information you need to consider, such as: 

– The name and contact details of your test administrator.
– Key instructions about emailing in your Photographic ID ahead of FSAC.
– The virtual meeting room link you will need to click on to access FSAC on the day.

If you haven’t received the email by 16:00 please check your junk or spam folder, if it’s not in your junk or spam folder please contact us by completing this form and a member of the team will be in touch.

If you require reasonable adjustments at FSAC and have already shared this information with us at the application stage, we will implement the necessary adjustments required to ensure you can fully participate on the day. 

Adjustments need to be agreed upon in advance of any assessments and they can’t be granted on the day.

Further information on reasonable adjustments and how to apply can be found on our reasonable adjustments page.

If you haven’t already told us about the reasonable adjustments you require and need to do so, please complete this form as soon as possible, and one of our dedicated reasonable adjustment leads will contact you. 

The assessments conducted during the Final Selection Board stage may vary depending on the scheme. If you require a Reasonable Adjustment at a Final Selection Board, please complete this form to let us know and a member of the team will be in touch.