Overview
Approving a qualification ensures that the learning aim and unit structure assigned to a learner is accurate and meets your Centre’s requirements. This process includes checking mandatory and optional units, credit values and qualification structure before final approval.
User Roles
This feature can be used by:
- Centre Manager
- User Manager
- Assessor (with permissions)
- Internal Verifier (with permissions)
Permissions Required
- Can manage learner accounts
Centre Setting
The following Centre setting may affect the availability of this feature:
- Deny assessors access to setting learners’ details (including learning aims)
Steps
How to Approve a Qualification
- Log into your Practice Centre.
- Assign the qualification to the learner.
- Open the Unit Selection tab to review:
- That all required units are available.
- Units are displayed in the expected structure (e.g., mandatory/optional groups, min/max credits per group).
- Units have the correct credit values and levels.
- Use the Gap Analysis within the learner’s portfolio to check unit content and assessment criteria.
Important Notes
- Always verify the qualification structure before approving it.
- Confirm that credit values and mandatory/optional groupings align with awarding‑body requirements.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Units missing or incorrect | Check the awarding‑body setup and confirm the qualification template is correct. |
| Cannot approve qualification | Verify your permissions and Centre settings. |
Terminology
Please note that the terminology used in this article may differ depending on your Centre.
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If you encounter any issues or have questions, please contact Onefile Support or your internal support channels.