A certificate is issued by an examiner and revoked by a manager
Who is involved
| Role | What they do |
|---|---|
| LMS examiner | Issues the certificate but cannot cancel it. |
| LMS manager | Revokes it with a reason. |
| Public visitor | Checks it from the QR code. |
Step by step
- LMS examiner
Issues the certificate for a candidate and programme.
What they see:A numbered certificate with a QR code.
- Public visitor
Scans the QR code on the certificate.
What they see:The certificate number, status Active and its validity dates.
- LMS examiner
Tries to revoke the certificate.
What they see:Refused, because revoking needs the manager's permission.
- LMS manager
Opens Issued certificates, finds it and revokes it with a written reason.
What they see:The certificate shows Revoked with the date.
- Public visitor
Scans the QR code again.
What they see:Status Revoked and the revocation date.
Who is told what
No message is sent to the holder; the public page changes at once and the regulator journal records the revocation.