SC Clearnance

[Churchill]

Its a ruddy nightmare, they asked me for my GCSE and A level certificates FFS.....

What did they say when you turned up empty handed?

[shaunbhoy]

What did they say when you turned up empty handed?

They said "Shake hands with that goat, and if you do it properly you are in!!"

[TheFaQQer]

I thought it lasts 5 years if you were sponsored whilst in a contract role? I got mine in July 2003 and the last time I checked it was due to expire in July 2008.

Though SC is nothing special it has got me straight through the door on several occasions and the rate is usually a bit better as well, the trouble is I'm on the bench and it doesn’t seem to be in much demand at the moment but I need to get another SC role to get it renewed… getting a bit panicky now.

Sorry - yes, you're right. Just checked my clearance letter and it runs out in October 2012, as long as I'm in an SC role.

If you leave the role (as per my earlier post), then it expires after a year from leaving the role, or the 5 year expiration, which ever happens first.

[TheFaQQer]

5 years was scrapped. It remains valid for 12 months after leaving x employer now.

When did they scrap it?

I got my clearance in October last year, and the letter says that it's valid until October 2012.

[scooterscot]

Sorry - yes, you're right. Just checked my clearance letter and it runs out in October 2012, as long as I'm in an SC role.

If you leave the role (as per my earlier post), then it expires after a year from leaving the role, or the 5 year expiration, which ever happens first.

Wot he said... did not mean to scare you... 5 years while you're in SC environment. Get edgy if you're on the bench though...

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Ab...elligence/DVA/

[Churchill]

They said "Shake hands with that goat, and if you do it properly you are in!!"

Try reading "The thick bastards guide to Freemasonry - Fenian Bigots Special Edition" - you'll find the significance of the goat.

Hth.

[scooterscot]

When did they scrap it?

I got my clearance in October last year, and the letter says that it's valid until October 2012.

Hands up pants down you got me... still is 5 years while in SC role. I've been more proactive these past few years about the whole SC business as the roles I take a more commericial than defence, as I was used to, they pay better

[HRH]

Try reading "The thick bastards guide to Freemasonry - Fenian Bigots Special Edition" - you'll find the significance of the goat.

Hth.

They rang my old head of year and she said if you don't employ HRH you must be mad.

[shaunbhoy]

Try reading "The thick bastards guide to Freemasonry - Fenian Bigots Special Edition" - you'll find the significance of the goat.

Hth.

If I need the "thick bastards" perspective on anything, rest assured churchill you will receive a PM seeking clarity.

[Churchill]

They rang my old head of year and she said if you don't employ HRH you must be mad.

Do you remember signing the official secrets act before completing the vetting application?

Good. Because guess what you've just done.