How the child and youth worker exam BUA3103 is assessed
Hvordan vurderes eksamen i barne- og ungdomsarbeiderfaget (BUA3103)?
The subject basis for BUA3103. See what the curriculum requires and the difference between the written exam and the trade test.
Checked 18 October 2026
Key facts
- BUA3103 is a centrally prepared written exam with local grading.
- The exam has no preparation part and is based on the curriculum for the trade.
- The curriculum requires you to observe, plan, carry out, assess and document activities.
- Participation, communication, inclusion and rules are also part of the competence aims.
- Without normal training, you must pass the written exam before the trade test. The trade test is a separate test.
Read the full page in Norwegian
Sources
- Udir, Eksamensveiledning for BUA3103 Barne- og ungdomsarbeiderfaget, 2026-09-26Udir (Norwegian Directorate for Education): exam guide for BUA3103, child and youth worker trade
- Udir, Vurderingsordning i vg3 barne- og ungdomsarbeiderfaget (BUA03-02), 2026-10-18Udir: assessment arrangements for the child and youth worker trade (BUA03-02)
- Udir, Kompetansemål i vg3 barne- og ungdomsarbeiderfaget (BUA03-02), 2026-09-26Udir: competence aims for the child and youth worker trade (BUA03-02)
The grading criteria can change. Check the sources before the exam.