How to Complete an Academic Qualification Check: Step-by-Step Guide

If you have been requested to complete an academic qualification check, you will see an **Academic Qualification Check** card. This process consists of four steps and requires the following information: ## Page 1: Academic qualification details ### 1. Highest level of qualification - Select your highest level of qualification. Most employers consider higher education degrees, such as a **Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD**, to be relevant. - College diplomas or equivalent qualifications may also be relevant. Please choose the highest level you can provide. - If you are unsure, check with your employer. - If you do not have a relevant degree, you may select **"I do not have a relevant academic qualification"** from the dropdown. Please specify a reason in the following section. ### 2. Dates of study - Enter the start date and the most recent date you were enrolled at the institution. - If you are still studying, select the **"I am still studying"** checkbox. - If unsure, refer to your certificate. The end date of study may be the same as the award date on your certificate or proof of study document. ### 3. Country - Select the country where your university or institution is located. ### 4. Institution name - Enter the full name of your institution or any commonly used aliases in **English**. - If your institution does not appear in the list, select the **"Create New"** option. ![zincwork_hc_images/how-to-complete-an-academic-qualification-check-1.png](https://storage.googleapis.com/public-fini-assets/zincwork_hc_images/how-to-complete-an-academic-qualification-check-1.png) ## Page 2: Document proof ### 1. Document proof type - Specify the type of document proof you are uploading. - This may include any form of documentation provided directly by the institution. - **If you do not provide a document, the check may be delayed by 2–4 weeks.** - If possible, we recommend ordering replacement documents in advance to avoid delays. ### 2. Document upload - The document must be a single page. - Ensure it is not rotated and that the image is clear. - If you cannot provide a document, specify the reason in the following section. ![zincwork_hc_images/how-to-complete-an-academic-qualification-check-2.png](https://storage.googleapis.com/public-fini-assets/zincwork_hc_images/how-to-complete-an-academic-qualification-check-2.png) ## Page 3: Study details ### 1. Field of study - Enter the field of study exactly as listed on your certificate in **English**. - Only include your primary subject, as additional subjects may not be considered. ### 2. Award date - Enter the award date as stated on your certificate. - This may be the same as the end date of your study. ### 3. Grade (Optional) - If applicable, enter your final grade. - This could be a **pass/fail**, a classification such as **2:1 or First-Class Honours**, or any other grading system used by your institution. ![zincwork_hc_images/how-to-complete-an-academic-qualification-check-3.png](https://storage.googleapis.com/public-fini-assets/zincwork_hc_images/how-to-complete-an-academic-qualification-check-3.png)