05 March 2026

Absence reasons

Use this reference data to define the absence reasons that either a learner can select in Ontrack Learner Hub or staff in EBS Ontrack Staff Hub.

For each absence reason, you can add and edit the following information:

  • Code for the absence reason, such as 13.

  • Short description of the CENTURY class, such as Transport.

  • Long description of the absence reason, such as Transport problem.

  • Usage code the usage code for the absence reason that is marked on the register. For example, A (Absence).

    Each absence reason requires a usage code so that the register will be marked accordingly on the day(s) of the absence. The usage code column contains register usage codes marked as Active.
  • Active defines whether the absence reason can be selected in EBS Ontrack Learner Hub.

  • Staff auto accept defines whether the absence reason is automatically accepted when an absence is created by staff members.

  • Learner auto accept defines whether the absence reason is automatically accepted when an absence is created by learners.

  • Evidence required whether the learner must provide evidence for the absence, such as a doctors note.

  • Additional info required whether the learner must provide additional information for the absence.