GQA – New ID Requirements

GQA have recently introduced a requirement for GQA Centres to obtain and hold evidence to prove the identity of candidates registered with them.

This applies to:

• All learners registered for regulated GQA qualifications delivered by RT Resources
• All forms of assessment (internal, external, practical, online or written)
• All staff involved in assessment, invigilation, enrolment, and quality assurance

RT Resources must ensure that:

• The individual undertaking an assessment is the same person who has been registered with the awarding organisation.
• Learner identity is verified before the start of any assessment where identity has not been previously confirmed.
• Clear and auditable records of identity checks are maintained.
• Only valid, acceptable forms of ID are used for verification.
• The process is applied fairly and consistently for all learners.

Acceptable Forms of Identification

Learners must present one of the following original, valid documents:

Primary photographic ID (preferred)- ONE of the documents from the list below is deemed sufficient

• Passport (any nationality)
• UK or EU/EEA photocard driving licence
• Biometric residence permit
• National identity card (with photograph)
• Government-issued photographic ID card

If none of the primary photographic evidence listed above is available, then TWO of the documents listed below must be checked and retained

Alternative photographic ID

• Employer-issued photo ID

Non-photographic ID (only with an accompanying learner declaration or secondary check)

• Full birth certificate
• UK bank card plus proof of address (utility bill, bank statement—dated within last 3 months)

In order for R T Resources to meet these requirements, we now need individuals wishing to register with us to provide the above evidence along with their Application Form and a passport style head and shoulders photo against a plain, light coloured background.

Please email these to ma@rtresources.co.uk.