# Validation Program *** The [**Validation Program**](https://app.rtosafe.com.au/ValidationProgram) shows your 5-year validation schedule. It automatically plans when each unit should be validated based on its risk level. *** ## Before You Start We recommend [creating validation strategies](/help/validation-strategy-setup) for all qualifications, skill sets, and accredited courses before creating your program. This ensures your program reflects a complete, risk-based approach from day one. *** ## When Units Appear in the Program A unit will appear in the validation program when it has: 1. **A risk level set** — High, Medium, or Low 2. **A next validation date** — when the unit is next due for validation Units missing either of these won't appear in the program. RTOSafe shows a warning at the top of the page if any units are missing. *** ## How Validation Frequency Works The risk level determines how often a unit is validated: | Risk Level | Typical Frequency | | ---------- | ------------------------------------- | | **High** | More frequent (e.g., twice per year) | | **Medium** | Standard (e.g., once per year) | | **Low** | Less frequent (e.g., every 2–3 years) | You can adjust these frequencies in [**Validation Settings**](https://app.rtosafe.com.au/Settings/ValidationSettings) to match your organisation's capacity. *** ## What Happens Next * The program generates a 5-year view of when each unit is due for validation * As you complete validations, the schedule updates automatically * Units with higher risk levels appear more frequently in your schedule