1.1 Overview

2.2 Responsibility for Readiness before CVA Qualification tests

3.1 Who does CVA Qualification apply to?

3.2 What is CVA Qualification?

3.3 What format do we have to send data to Central Systems?

3.4 What do the tests look like and how long do they take?

3.5 ECVNAs and MVRNAs must complete all test flows relevant to their roles.

3.6 Which data flows do I need to test?

3.7 What is the relationship between the CVA Qualification process and registration in the CRS?

3.8 Do I also need to qualify with National Grid and the Funds Administration Agent?

3.9 As a Supplier I am going through the SVA Qualification Processes. Do I still need to complete the CVA Qualification process?

3.10 As an SVA Party Agent, I have been through the SVA Qualification Processes. Do I still need to complete the CVA Qualification process?

3.11 I am a BSC Party sharing facilities / software / administration with another BSC Party. How do I avoid duplicating tests?

4.1 How do I make a booking?

4.2 Can I apply to Waiver any tests?

4.3 Can I apply to ‘Opt Out’ of CVA Qualification testing?

5.1 How do I ensure my communications work beforehand?

5.2 How does the FTP protocol work?

5.3 What are the FTP connection parameters?

5.4 What is the Central Systems Participant ID?

5.5 What do I do if I have more than one ID using the same line?

5.6 What happens during testing?

5.7 What happens if it does not work?

5.8 Where can I get further assistance?

6.1 How are the results recorded and reported?

6.2 Do I have to pass every test?

6.3 Can I be partially qualified?

6.4 How do I know when I have completed the CVA Qualification and Registration Processes?