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Certificate of Sponsorship approval record
Create a defensible approval trail before a CoS is assigned.
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Certificate of Sponsorship approval record
Create a defensible approval trail before a CoS is assigned.
Status: Working draft for internal adaptation · Version 1.0 · 4 November 2026
Use role names, aliases and evidence references. Keep personal case material in your organisation’s controlled systems.
| Review area | Your entry | Evidence / owner |
|---|---|---|
| Request and route Identify requester, role, route and the relevant CoS process. | [Complete] | [Reference / role] |
| Genuine vacancy Record why the role exists and supporting operational evidence. | [Complete] | [Reference / role] |
| Duties and occupation Identify the current code, actual duties and reviewer of the mapping. | [Complete] | [Reference / role] |
| Salary and hours review Record applicable rule/version, calculations, hours and separate checks. | [Complete] | [Reference / role] |
| Candidate and recruitment Locate evidence of selection and checks relevant to the role. | [Complete] | [Reference / role] |
| Work location and supervision Record sites, client arrangements, supervisor and internal owner. | [Complete] | [Reference / role] |
| Costs and conditions Review sponsorship cost-recovery restrictions and relevant terms. | [Complete] | [Reference / role] |
| Final authorisation Record independent approval, assignment reference and post-assignment review. | [Complete] | [Reference / role] |
Completion and sign-off
Prepared by [role] · Reviewed by [role] · Approved on [date] · Next review [date]
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