My eQuals is the official tertiary credentials platform governed and operated by participating Australian and New Zealand universities, TAFEs, and other registered education providers. It serves as a single, trusted source of authenticated tertiary qualifications and academic records that are tamper-evident, legally valid, and internationally accepted.

Key Features:

• Wide Adoption: Over 90 education providers across Australia and New Zealand participate, with millions of learner accounts and academic records issued and shared globally.
• Secure Access: Learners such as students, graduates, and alumni can securely view, manage, and share their certified tertiary credentials anytime, anywhere.
• For Providers: Education institutions can efficiently issue and manage official academic credentials digitally, improving accuracy and speed.
• For Verifiers: Employers, verification agencies, and recruitment professionals can easily receive, view, and authenticate tertiary credential claims online in real-time.

How My eQuals Supports Employment Background Screening

When conducting employment background screening, verifying an applicant’s academic qualifications is a critical step, especially for roles requiring specific certifications, degrees, or educational achievements. My eQuals streamlines this verification process by providing:

• Instant Credential Verification: Employers and recruitment professionals can access an applicant’s certified academic transcripts or degree certificates digitally, directly from the issuing institution’s official record.
• Authenticity Assurance: Credentials available on My eQuals are tamper-evident and legally valid, greatly reducing the risk of forged or fraudulent qualifications.
• Global Acceptance: Since My eQuals is accepted by institutions and employers worldwide, it facilitates verification for applicants educated in Australia or New Zealand for both domestic and international recruitment.
• Efficiency and Compliance: Automated digital verification expedites background checks, minimising delays while maintaining thoroughness and accuracy critical for hiring decisions.

Through My eQuals, employers can confidently confirm educational qualifications during pre-employment screening, ensuring recruitment of qualified and credible candidates and enhancing overall workforce integrity.