NPPV Level 3 same as SC ??

[PoxiLoxi]

Thanks guys I've found the email I got when received confirmation of my clearance and is says NPPV 3 / SC which makes me wonder whether it was both.

I guess the only was for me to find out is contact the people who vetted me

Came to this thread very very late, but I have information which may be pertinent to other people using this thread as reference.

Previous users are quite correct in that SC and NPPV3 are completely different. There is some confusion though. If you are applying for clearance to work on a contract as non-police for police force data, Warwickshire (usually) also apply for SC clearance. So you are perfectly allowed to say you have SC clearance. However, if you apply for SC cleared roles and they want to check your registration they won't be able to find it because of the way in which it was applied for - i.e. via Warwickshire Police Vetting Unit (under some kind of "group" clearance. To resolve this, you need to speak to the company who sponsored your vetting originally and ask them to give you the contact details of the original vetting officer at Warwickshire, or alternatively ask them very nicely if they can get in touch with them to send you confirmation of your NPPV3 and SC Clearance.

They will hopefully be able to provide your new coordinator with the registration number so you can be checked on the government database.

You need to remember though that clearance only lasts for a year since last use regardless of the end date on your clearance card.

Not all government agencies will require prior SC clearance, I know DWP don't (and don't list it as a pre-req) but will do it for you if and when you are successful getting a contract with them.

Hope this all helps.

[northernladuk]

Not all government agencies will require prior SC clearance, I know DWP don't (and don't list it as a pre-req) but will do it for you if and when you are successful getting a contract with them..

Oddly enough the few DWP gigs I've chased did list it and they wouldn't consider me as it was 'urgent'

[stek]

Oddly enough the few DWP gigs I've chased did list it and they wouldn't consider me as it was 'urgent'

When I was at DWP I needed SC as it was required. I had it thought so I was ok.