A practical course that helps you understand and apply right to work checks in line with UK legal obligations and best practice.
“Uncertainty about what to check, when to check it and how to evidence compliance often makes right to work verification feel complicated and risky. This course explains the legal requirements and practical steps so you can make accurate checks, reduce errors and defend decisions with assurance.”
This CPD certified Right to Work Checks and UK Legal Requirements course, delivered by a UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP) registered provider, is designed for organisations and professionals responsible for conducting right to work checks and meeting their employment eligibility obligations. It provides clear, practical guidance on how to interpret and apply the UK legal framework that governs eligibility to work, who must be checked and what documentation should be accepted.
Written by screening specialists with extensive industry experience, this online training explains the steps involved in verifying identity and work eligibility documents, understanding statutory requirements and reducing the risk of civil penalties or enforcement action. Learners will gain confidence in maintaining audit-ready records, applying proportionate checking practices and embedding processes that support consistent compliance across recruitment and onboarding.
Suitable for HR professionals, recruiters, compliance teams and hiring managers, this course supports safer and more defensible hiring practices, helping organisations meet their legal obligations while avoiding costly errors and ensuring best practice in verification.
✅ Course duration: 1–2 hours | ✅ CPD Points Awarded: 1 Point
• Complete introduction to Right to Work checks
• Developed by experts with industry experience since 2006
• Learn document checking, share codes and Home Office rules
• Ideal for HR, recruiters and compliance teams
• How to complete manual and digital Right to Work checks
• How to use Home Office share codes correctly
• How to identify acceptable and unacceptable documents
• How to spot fraudulent or invalid evidence
• How to manage follow up checks for visa holders
• How to record and store evidence for compliance
• How to avoid civil penalties and legal breaches
• Ensures legal compliance with Home Office requirements
• Reduces the risk of costly fines or recruitment errors
• Builds confidence in document verification
• Helps maintain safe and compliant recruitment processes
• Suitable for all organisations hiring staff or contractors
A focused one-to-one or small group coaching session for up to 10 attendees, delivered by Graham and Vivianne Johnson, specialists in vetting, screening and recruitment risk. This personalised session is tailored to your organisation’s challenges, processes and priorities, providing practical guidance, expert insight and real-world solutions to strengthen compliance, reduce risk and support confident hiring decisions.
This course breaks the process into simple steps, making it suitable for beginners. You will learn exactly what to check, how to verify documents and how to stay compliant.
Yes. The course explains Home Office rules, acceptable documents, share code verification and follow up checks so you can avoid the common mistakes that lead to penalties.
Yes. You will learn practical methods for identifying suspicious documents, incorrect formats and inconsistencies that may indicate identity or immigration fraud.
Absolutely. You will learn how to verify share codes correctly, understand visa types and complete follow up checks confidently and consistently.
Yes. You will receive a CPD certified certificate awarding 1 CPD Point upon completion.
Fully Accredited Courses and UKRLP Registered
Our courses are independently accredited and your certificates are accepted for audits and CPD records. You recieve your CPD Certified Certificate of completion once the course is fully completed
CPD Certified Provider
UKRLP Registered Training Provider
Expert-Created Course by Graham and Vivianne Johnson