• Section 1 - Summary
• Section 2 - TEQSA/ASQA/ESOS Alignment
• Section 3 - Scope
• Section 4 - Definitions
• Section 5 - Policy/Regulation
• Section 6 - Procedures
• Part A - Roles and Responsibilities
• Part B - Certificates of Participation

Section 1 - Summary

(1) The University can issue Certificates of Participation for Non-Award VET courses and units. This provides the student with a record of attending the course and the date it was completed.

Section 2 - TEQSA/ASQA/ESOS Alignment

(2) Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 (Cth)

Section 3 - Scope

(3) This Procedure applies to Certificate of Participation for Vocational Education and Training non-award courses. These certificates are distinct from:

1. A Testamur which is issued for completion of an Award course; or
2. A Statement of Attainment which is issued for partial completion of Award courses, completion of nationally accredited courses, skill sets based on accredited units and non-award courses that contain accredited units; or
3. A Certificate of Attendance which may be issued in recognition of completion of a course, for display purposes. 

(4) Under no circumstances can the terms AQF, Victoria University RTO number (3113) or the NRT logo be included on these certificates.

Section 4 - Definitions

(5) Nil.

Section 5 - Policy/Regulation

(6) Awards Regulations 2018.

Section 6 - Procedures

Part A - Roles and Responsibilities

Part B - Certificates of Participation

(7) A Certificate of Participation is issued to a student who has been assessed as completing all requirements of a non-award course.

(8) Upon completion, the teacher records the final result achieved by each individual student in the system used for managing non-award courses.

(9) The Marketing Engagement Manager (VET) coordinates the issuing of Certificates to students upon completion of the course, at no cost.

(10) Certificates of Participation can be re-issued to students upon request, at no cost to the student.