Casework Skills Test Question 3 – Assessing a late course funding application
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Difficulty: Hard
Background
An employee has applied for funding to attend a professional course. You are checking the application against the published conditions.
Information provided
Funding guidance
Applications should normally be received at least 30 clear days before a course begins. The employee must have completed probation and must include written manager approval. A late application may still be considered where a cancellation place is available.
Application record
Application received: 10 April. Course start date: 8 May. Probation completed: 2 February. Manager approval attached: Yes.
Training provider email
A cancellation place is currently available. We can hold it until 5:00pm on 12 April, but the booking is not confirmed until payment is received.
Manager message
I support this application and confirm that the employee can be released to attend the course.
Classify the statements
For every statement, choose Definitely True, Probably True, Cannot Say, Probably False or Definitely False.
Statement 1
The application meets every standard timing and evidence requirement.
Classify this statement:
Definitely True Probably True Cannot Say Probably False Definitely False
Statement 2
Written manager approval is included with the application.
Classify this statement:
Definitely True Probably True Cannot Say Probably False Definitely False
Statement 3
The application will probably still be considered despite being late.
Classify this statement:
Definitely True Probably True Cannot Say Probably False Definitely False
Statement 4
The provider has probably guaranteed the employee a place on the course.
Classify this statement:
Definitely True Probably True Cannot Say Probably False Definitely False
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| Statement | Correct classification |
|---|---|
| Statement 1 | Definitely False |
| Statement 2 | Definitely True |
| Statement 3 | Probably True |
| Statement 4 | Probably False |
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