One Stack. Many Certificates.
Our certificate system recognises how learning has been understood and used. Each level shows a different step in capability, from building foundation skills to applying expert judgement. The system is flexible so people can engage in a way that suits their work. Employers can rely on the levels to understand what a certificate signals.
| 01 Introduction | 02 Proficient | 03 Applied | 04 Advanced | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirms | Sound understanding | Consistent, accurate use | Independent application | Expert judgement |
| Context | Familiar settings | Everyday work | Different contexts | Complex / uncertain |
| Focus | Accuracy & safe practice | Reliable practice | Applying ideas beyond the predictable | High-level decision making & influence |
| Integrity | Standard | Standard | Respondus where appropriate | Respondus + authenticity checks |
- Confirms
- Sound understanding
- Context
- Familiar settings
- Focus
- Accuracy & safe practice
- Integrity
- Standard
- Confirms
- Consistent, accurate use
- Context
- Everyday work
- Focus
- Reliable practice
- Integrity
- Standard
- Confirms
- Independent application
- Context
- Different contexts
- Focus
- Applying ideas beyond the predictable
- Integrity
- Respondus where appropriate
- Confirms
- Expert judgement
- Context
- Complex / uncertain
- Focus
- High-level decision making & influence
- Integrity
- Respondus + authenticity checks
Introduction Certificate
This level confirms sound understanding of the core ideas. Learners show they can use these ideas correctly in familiar contexts. The focus is on accuracy and safe practice.
Assessment examples
- Short knowledge checks
- Brief written explanations
- Identifying correct use in sample situations
- Practical tasks in routine settings
Proficient Certificate
This level confirms consistent and accurate use of the learning. Learners show clear reasoning and steady application in everyday work. Reflections are used to demonstrate how decisions link to course principles. The focus is on reliable practice.
Assessment examples
- Scenario responses that explain choices
- Short practical tasks that show correct use
- Reflections that link actions to course ideas
- Tasks that identify suitable and unsuitable use
Applied Certificate
This level confirms independent use of the learning across different contexts. Learners show strong judgement and appropriate adaptation. The focus is on applying ideas beyond predictable situations with clear reasoning. Integrity checks, including Respondus where appropriate, ensure the work is authentic.
Assessment examples
- Case tasks with varied or changing conditions
- Drafts that show adaptation and reasoning
- Applied projects based on real or realistic work
- Reflections that demonstrate professional judgement
- Respondus or similar tools to confirm authorship when needed
Advanced Certificate
This level confirms expert judgement in complex or uncertain situations. Learners integrate ideas across contexts and can support others when required. The focus is on high level decision making, influence on practice and sustained capability. This level is offered only in selected courses. Assessment integrity measures, including Respondus and authenticity checks, are used where appropriate.
Assessment examples
- Complex case analysis with competing priorities
- Integrated plans that show broader application
- Review or improvement of another learner's work
- Reflections that show expert reasoning
- Authenticity checks for major assessment tasks
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