Module 5 – Employment History (5-Year Rule)

BS7858 requires a continuous 5-year employment history. As a Screening & Vetting Officer, you must ensure all periods are accounted for.

You must verify:

• Employer names
• Job titles
• Dates of employment

Acceptable evidence includes:

• Employer references
• HMRC letters
• Payslips
• P45 or P60
• Education letters
• Self-employment records

If there are gaps, you must:

• Ask for explanation
• Request evidence
• Record the reason

Common gaps may include:

• Unemployment
• Travel
• Study
• Illness
• Overseas work