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Certification schemes

Each family of AQSCERT certifications is governed by a certification scheme — a controlled document defining exactly what is assessed, how, and how decisions are made. Our schemes are designed in line with the principles of ISO/IEC 17024.

What a scheme contains

Every scheme follows the same structure

  • Scope

    The occupational role and level the scheme certifies, and what holders are certified to do.

  • Competence requirements

    Published competencies, syllabus and learning outcomes, plus formal eligibility criteria.

  • Assessment methods

    Exam blueprint, question types, duration and a cut score set through a documented standard-setting procedure.

  • Certification decision

    Made by an independent decision maker who was not involved in training or assessing the candidate.

  • Surveillance & recertification

    Certificates are valid for three years and renewed through CPD evidence or re-examination.

  • Suspension & withdrawal

    Defined criteria and a fair process for suspending, withdrawing or revoking certification.

Accreditation: AQSCERT is accredited by DA, an IAF MLA signatory, to ISO/IEC 17024. Our programmes are developed by leading experts from industry.

Published schemes

17 certification schemes