Helpful downloads

Helpful downloads

Things you can do in ASC-WDS (PDF, 221KB)

You might not know that you can:

  • add training and qualification records
  • use benchmarks to see how your organisation compares
  • check whether your data meets funding requirements
  • add and manage users

What else you can do in training and qualifications (PDF, 111KB)

As well as being able to add training and qualification records, you can:

  • add and manage mandatory training categories
  • add multiple training records
  • manage expiry alerts
  • download training reports

Things you can do in Benchmarks (PDF, 190.5KB)

In Benchmarks, you can:

  • compare your pay with other local workplaces providing the same service as you
  • compare your recruitment and retention rates against other providers
  • see where your workplace ranks against other providers in your area
  • link to some useful free resources
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