References make sure that the candidate's employment or training history is suitable for the role they have applied for.
They are requested during the pre-employment stage in Trac and will provide the below information, as a minimum;
- where the individual has been employed
- dates of employment
- position held
- recent or on-going disciplinary action or referrals, if any
If you are recruiting a student, the references will provide the place and dates of study.