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Education check

Do you want to check the authenticity of a diploma? With DISA's education check, we check an applicant’s or employee’s diploma(s), so that you can make a thorough choice based on this.

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Education check for qualified employees

With an Education check, we check the diploma of (potential) employees for authenticity and you make sure that (potential) employees have the right experience to perform their work correctly. This is important because in some sectors it is obliged by law to employ qualified employees.

DISA checks the diploma at the highest level of education. Training and course certificates cannot be verified. However, international diplomas can be checked. A few headings below will explain this in more detail. Read more now.

Checking the authenticity and validity of a diploma requires more than just a copy, supplied by the (potential) employee. DISA has a partnership with data supplier Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs (DUO). This executive institute of the Dutch government oversees and checks diplomas obtained at Dutch educational institutions in a central diploma register.

During the education check, privacy is of great importance. During this process, there must always be a legitimate interest. This means that the check is required for the position for which the candidate is applying. The employer must have a justifiable reason to request this information. Only the necessary data for the education check will be requested and processed. Because DISA always takes into account the applicable privacy legislation (GDPR), this data is always handled with care. Only authorised employees have access to this data and it is stored and processed properly. In this way, the privacy of the candidate is guaranteed during the verification of a diploma.

 

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Verify the authenticity of certificates for specific industries

Checking a Wft (Financial Supervision Act) diploma is important in financial services. This is partly because it must be renewed periodically to ensure the holder’s up-to-date knowledge. Especially in this sector, it is important to be aware of the validity of the Wft diploma. This is partly due to the often changing requirements within this sector.

Read more about the Wft check

A BIG (Professions in Individual Health Care) registration is proof of professionalism among healthcare professionals in the Netherlands. By having this registration, you as a healthcare provider demonstrate that you meet the legal standards and requirements for practicing a profession in healthcare. By checking a BIG registration, you ensure good quality of care and the safety of patients.

Read more about the BIG check

Why choose to screen employees?

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Risk control

Screening gives you clarity on who you are hiring. It reduces risk, prevents mis hires and lowers long term costs. It helps you build a reliable organisation.

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Trust & Security

A screened workforce contributes to a safe working environment. Our processes are ISO certified, giving you confidence in quality, reliability and careful handling of data.

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Support

Both parties receive the screening report within five working days, and you can track progress around the clock. With integrations such as AFAS, the process is efficient and straightforward to implement. Our support team is available from 08:00 to 18:00.

Why conduct an Education check via DISA?

 

  • DISA addresses your concerns: As soon as you have registered a (potential) employee and have chosen the matching screening profile, DISA takes the entire screening process off your hands. You can review the results of the Education check in the screening report.
  • Checks beyond the diploma register: Is a diploma not listed in the DUO register? Then DISA will contact the respective educational institution.
  • Specialises in employment screening: DISA is specialised in employment screening. Due to our many years of experience, we offer a fast and efficient screening process that complies with current (privacy) laws and regulations.
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Screen employees with DISA

The success of an organisation depends on having the right employees. Consequently, it is important to make sure you know who you are recruiting and retaining. DISA has created different screening profiles for each sector that can be supplemented as desired.

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Frequently asked questions about the diploma check

You can recognise an unvalid diploma in different ways. Often the quality of the paper is different and the prints, such as stamps, deviate from the original documents. It can also happen that a diploma contains unprofessional logos or spelling mistakes. Incorrect layout or forged signatures that do not match the standards of the issuing authorities also occur. In particular, the lack of watermarks, holograms or other security features can indicate a forgery. When checking diplomas, it is always important to pay attention to the details. This way you can verify the authenticity with the issuing institution.

DISA checks the authenticity of diplomas by verifying whether the document is registered with the relevant educational institution or organisation. Is there a certificate of authenticity on the diploma? This official statement confirms that the diploma was issued by the institution in question. It also checks for other security features, such as unique codes and watermarks that can only be found on the real documents. By using advanced verification methods, DISA ensures that the diploma is verified, complete and correct.