What the check is?
Confirms that a candidate holds the qualification they claim, including issuing institution, qualification type, dates attended and completion status.
What the value is?
Confirms candidates have the qualifications they claim.
What does it check?
Education institutions and qualification bodies for award details and completion.
Why do you do it?
Builds confidence and compliance, reduces misrepresentation risk and supports sound hiring decisions.
How often does it need to be checked?
Once during hiring; periodic re-checks in industries with CPD or licence renewals.
Is this industry specific? If yes, what industries?
Healthcare; education; engineering; law; finance; government.
Risk of not doing it?
Candidates may misrepresent skills, creating compliance issues and capability gaps.