What is the difference between 'PQS' and 'qualification ledger'?

• A. PQS and ledger are identical
• B. The program that contains sections and tasks; the qualification ledger is the record that shows which tasks have been signed off or completed
• C. PQS is the ledger; the qualification ledger is the program
• D. PQS is about safety; ledger about references

Answer: (B)

PQS is the framework that defines what you must learn and demonstrate. It’s organized into sections and tasks that lay out the knowledge, skills, and evolutions required for qualification. The qualification ledger is the record that shows your actual progress—who signed off each task and when, confirming which parts you’ve completed and your current qualification status.

In practice, PQS provides the curriculum you work through; the ledger provides the proof that you’ve completed those tasks. The ledger isn’t the program itself—it’s the tracking sheet (paper or electronic) that documents your person-specific progress against the PQS.