Overview
This article explains whether the head of a parent Above unit can assess and sign off on OJT tasks for trainees assigned to a grandchild Above unit in a multi-level organizational structure.
Example scenario
Consider the following hierarchy with three Above unit types:
Above unit type 1: Continent (for example, Europe)
Above unit type 2: Country (for example, United Kingdom)
Above unit type 3: City (for example, London)
In this structure, you may ask:
Can the head of Europe sign off on OJT tasks for users in the London Above unit?
The answer depends on your configuration and permissions.
Requirements
For a head of a parent Above unit to assess OJTs in a grandchild Above unit, all of the following conditions must be met.
Hierarchy configuration
Above unit 1 (Europe) must be the parent of Above unit 2 (United Kingdom).
Above unit 2 (United Kingdom) must be the parent of Above unit 3 (London).
The parent-child relationships must follow this structure exactly.
Inheritance setting
The academy setting Should parent-child optional permissions be inherited? must be enabled.
You can access this setting here:
Academy Workspace > Academy Admin > Settings > Control panel > Organizational structure
When enabled, permissions assigned to heads of parent Above units are inherited by all descendant Above units.
Required permissions
Both users must have the correct permission enabled:
The head of Above unit 3 (London) must have Assess on-the-job training performance.
The head of Above unit 1 (Europe) must also have Assess on-the-job training performance.
Example outcome
When all hierarchy, setting, and permission requirements are met:
The head of Europe can sign off on OJT tasks for trainees in London.
Important:
If Should parent-child optional permissions be inherited? is not enabled, the head of the parent Above unit cannot assess OJTs in the grandchild Above unit — even if they have the required permission.
Ensuring both the hierarchy and inheritance setting are configured correctly is essential for this access to work as expected.