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Module 3 – Role & Responsibilities of a Screening and Vetting Officer

 

This module explains your job role and professional duties as a Screening and Vetting Officer.

You will learn about:

  • Your key responsibilities in screening and vetting
  • What decisions you can and cannot make
  • Professional conduct and ethical behaviour
  • The importance of confidentiality

You will understand:

  • How to collect and verify candidate information
  • When to escalate concerns to management
  • How to remain neutral and unbiased
  • How to work within company policies and procedures

What this module teaches

  • Responsibilities of a Screening & Vetting Officer
  • Identity and employment verification tasks
  • Right to Work and qualification checks
  • Record keeping and data protection duties
  • Reporting risks and escalating concerns
  • Professional behaviour and ethics
  • Confidentiality and compliance responsibilities
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