Accessibility & Reasonable Adjustments Policy
Fair access to certification without changing the competence standard.
Purpose
fair access to certification without changing the competence standard
Scope
This policy applies to UKG personnel, contractors, subject-matter experts, assessors, decision-makers, administrators and candidates to the extent relevant to their role.
Mandatory controls
- Candidates may request reasonable adjustments before assessment.
- Adjustments are evaluated case-by-case and recorded.
- An adjustment must not invalidate the competence being assessed or create an unfair advantage.
- Accessible formats, additional time or assistive arrangements may be used where justified.
- Confidential disability/health information is limited to what is necessary.
Required records
- Request, decision, adjustment provided and review.
Review and control
This controlled document is reviewed at least annually and whenever there is a material legal, scheme, technology, risk or accreditation change. The English master controls; translations must be reviewed after a material English change.