Suspension, Withdrawal & Revocation Policy
Controlled status changes when certification requirements are no longer met or the credential is misused.
Purpose
controlled status changes when certification requirements are no longer met or the credential is misused
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
- Suspension is temporary and must state conditions and duration.
- Withdrawal ends the credential where requirements are no longer met or the holder relinquishes it.
- Revocation may be used for serious fraud or invalid issue subject to due process.
- Public verification must reflect the current status promptly.
- Use of certificates and marks must cease as required after suspension/withdrawal/revocation.
Required records
- Reason, authority, effective date, notice and public status update.
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.