what each one means
Credentials and assessment
Finishing a course is not the same as being shown to be competent. We keep four levels apart so you and your employer know what a record really says.
four levels
Completion, assessment, verified competence, accreditation
| Level | What it shows | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Completion | You took part in and finished a unit. This is not proof of skill. | Opening unit by unit |
| Assessment achieved | You passed a quiz or practical task at the stated pass mark. | Quizzes open; practical tasks as units open |
| Verified competence | Someone independent has watched you do the work to a standard. | Planned |
| Accredited qualification | Awarded by a body that is authorised to award it. | Planned; no accreditation is claimed |
A certificate of attendance never counts as proof of competence. Each record shows its level in plain words.
your record
What a learning record holds
- units
Units and results
Which units you finished and what you scored.
- tasks
Practical tasks
What you were asked to do and how it was judged.
- credentials
Credentials, when issued
Each with its level, date and a reference you can share.
- privacy
Your control
You decide who sees your record. Verification is planned.
your next step
Questions about a record?
Ask us, and we will explain what yours says and what it does not.