Timed or untimed knowledge assessment
professional certification assessment
Assessment and Certification Standards
Set clear expectations about evidence, decisions and integrity.
Assessment principle
Assessment should provide sufficient and appropriate evidence that a candidate has achieved the stated outcomes. The method should reflect the level and nature of the competence being assessed.
Possible assessment methods
Scenario-based multiple-choice questions
Case analysis and written recommendations
Practical assignment using workplace tools or data
Presentation, interview or professional discussion
Workplace project or evidence portfolio
Capstone assessment integrating several competencies
Candidate responsibilities
Provide accurate identity and eligibility information.
Submit original work and acknowledge permitted sources and assistance.
Follow assessment instructions, confidentiality rules and deadlines.
Disclose conflicts, access needs or circumstances that may affect assessment.
Use the appeal route if a decision is believed to be procedurally or technically unsound.
Assessment decisions
Each programme should publish
- Assessment components
- Weighting
- Pass standard
- Permitted attempts
- Resubmission conditions
- Result timeline
Assessment evidence may be reviewed, moderated or sampled to support consistency.
Use of artificial intelligence
Candidates may use AI only within the rules stated for the assessment.
Where AI-assisted work is permitted, candidates remain responsible for
Accuracy
Originality
Confidentiality
Source acknowledgement
The final submission
Undisclosed or prohibited use may be treated as academic or professional misconduct.
Appeals
An appeal challenges an assessment decision or process; it is not simply a request for additional marks.
Appeals should identify
- The decision
- The reason for challenge
- Supporting evidence
Appeals must be submitted within the published timeframe.