If you no longer want or need a position type then you can delete it.
To delete a position type, follow these steps:
- Go to Quick-access menu > Positions.
- Click Manage types.
- Click the cross icon (
) in the Actions column for the position type you wish to delete. - Click Yes on the confirmation screen.
The Totara Academy has a whole course dedicated to using Positions, organisations and job assignments in Totara. Here you can learn more on how to use hierarchies and job assignments, see best practice, and give it a go yourself.
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