Introduction
The Certification Issuance Policy has been formulated cognisant of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2025, and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Qualifications Issuance Policy.
This policy applies to the finalisation of learners’ assessment and the issuance of all AQF certification documentation.
Scope and Application
This policy applies to all learners who:
- Successfully complete all requirements for the units of competency in a qualification.
- Successfully complete all requirements for a number of units of competency in a qualification and are entitled to a Statement of Attainment.
- Enrol in and successfully complete a specified unit of competency and are entitled to a Statement of Attainment.
This policy is to be applied to the issuance by the National College of Australia (NCOA) of all testamurs, including certificates, records of results, and Statements of Attainment to learners. The Australian Blockchain Association (ABA) markets these accredited programmes, all delivered by NCOA as the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).
Overview
NCOA’s primary purpose is the provision of quality vocational education and training programmes to learners, with a focus on practical applications in emerging technologies such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, and artificial intelligence (AI).
To specify the conditions under which NCOA will apply its Certification Issuance Policy to finalise learners’ results and issue all AQF certification documentation, including verifying learners’ Unique Student Identifier (USI).
NCOA will apply this policy consistently and fairly across all programmes and any learner enrolled into a programme with NCOA, ensuring alignment with digital integration requirements under the 2025 RTO Standards, such as AI-enhanced assessment tools for personalised feedback.
Policy
In compliance with the Standards for RTOs 2025, NCOA has implemented an assessment system that fulfils the requirements of the relevant training package. All assessment instruments are mapped, and training products validated (both pre- and post-assessment) to ensure assessment is conducted in accordance with the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence.
Learners must successfully complete all required units of competency to be awarded certification for the nationally-recognised qualification in which they are enrolled.
Learners who do not complete the course in its entirety will be issued a Statement of Attainment for the units in which they successfully demonstrated competency.
Certification documentation will be issued within 30 calendar days of the learner being assessed as meeting all requirements, as per the 2025 RTO Standards, and will include secure digital formats to enhance accessibility and verification in web3 environments. For enquiries regarding certification or enrolment, contact the ABA team today.