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The relevant documents must be current, responsibilities must be clear, corresponding implementation records must be available, and the documents, records, public information and actual operation must contain no material contradiction.","sortOrder":20},{"id":"cl-foundation-org-03","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"ORG-03","stableKey":"foundation-org-03","heading":"Certification scope schedule","bodyText":"The applicant clearly identifies the locations, programmes, services, delivery modes and exclusions within the certification scope.","normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","applicabilityRule":"Applicable to all Education Organizations.","evidenceExpectation":"The applicant must demonstrate all of the following: The applicant clearly identifies the locations, programmes, services, delivery modes and exclusions within the certification scope. The relevant documents must be current, responsibilities must be clear, corresponding implementation records must be available, and the documents, records, public information and actual operation must contain no material contradiction.","sortOrder":30},{"id":"cl-foundation-org-04","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"ORG-04","stableKey":"foundation-org-04","heading":"Accountable executive","bodyText":"A named accountable person holds final responsibility for the certification scope.","normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","applicabilityRule":"Applicable to all Education Organizations.","evidenceExpectation":"The applicant must demonstrate all of the following: A named accountable person holds final responsibility for the certification scope. The relevant documents must be current, responsibilities must be clear, corresponding implementation records must be available, and the documents, records, public information and actual operation must contain no material contradiction.","sortOrder":40},{"id":"cl-foundation-org-05","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"ORG-05","stableKey":"foundation-org-05","heading":"Organization structure and responsibilities","bodyText":"The organisation structure, key roles and reporting lines are clear.","normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","applicabilityRule":"Applicable to all Education Organizations.","evidenceExpectation":"The applicant must demonstrate all of the following: The organisation structure, key roles and reporting lines are clear. The relevant documents must be current, responsibilities must be clear, corresponding implementation records must be available, and the documents, records, public information and actual operation must contain no material contradiction.","sortOrder":50},{"id":"cl-foundation-org-06","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"ORG-06","stableKey":"foundation-org-06","heading":"Management decisions and conflicts of interest","bodyText":"Material decisions are approved and recorded, and conflicts of interest can be declared and managed.","normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","applicabilityRule":"Applicable to all Education Organizations.","evidenceExpectation":"The applicant must demonstrate all of the following: Material decisions are approved and recorded, and conflicts of interest can be declared and managed. The relevant documents must be current, responsibilities must be clear, corresponding implementation records must be available, and the documents, records, public information and actual operation must contain no material contradiction.","sortOrder":60},{"id":"cl-foundation-org-07","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"ORG-07","stableKey":"foundation-org-07","heading":"Education purpose and intended learners","bodyText":"The intended learners, education purpose and basic intended outcomes are stated.","normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","applicabilityRule":"Applicable to all Education Organizations.","evidenceExpectation":"The applicant must demonstrate all of the following: The intended learners, education purpose and basic intended outcomes are stated. 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The relevant documents must be current, responsibilities must be clear, corresponding implementation records must be available, and the documents, records, public information and actual operation must contain no material contradiction.","sortOrder":100},{"id":"cl-foundation-org-11","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"ORG-11","stableKey":"foundation-org-11","heading":"Staffing and work arrangements","bodyText":"Current staffing is sufficient to support basic operations within the proposed scope.","normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","applicabilityRule":"Applicable to all Education Organizations.","evidenceExpectation":"The applicant must demonstrate all of the following: Current staffing is sufficient to support basic operations within the proposed scope. The relevant documents must be current, responsibilities must be clear, corresponding implementation records must be available, and the documents, records, public information and actual operation must contain no material contradiction.","sortOrder":110},{"id":"cl-foundation-org-12","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"ORG-12","stableKey":"foundation-org-12","heading":"Personnel qualifications and competence","bodyText":"Key personnel have verified qualifications, experience or competence that are appropriate to their roles.","normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","applicabilityRule":"Applicable to all Education Organizations.","evidenceExpectation":"The applicant must demonstrate all of the following: Key personnel have verified qualifications, experience or competence that are appropriate to their roles. The relevant documents must be current, responsibilities must be clear, corresponding implementation records must be available, and the documents, records, public information and actual operation must contain no material contradiction.","sortOrder":120},{"id":"cl-foundation-org-13","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"ORG-13","stableKey":"foundation-org-13","heading":"Induction, conduct and reporting","bodyText":"Personnel understand their basic duties, conduct requirements, safety responsibilities and reporting channels.","normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","applicabilityRule":"Applicable to all Education Organizations.","evidenceExpectation":"The applicant must demonstrate all of the following: Personnel understand their basic duties, conduct requirements, safety responsibilities and reporting channels. The relevant documents must be current, responsibilities must be clear, corresponding implementation records must be available, and the documents, records, public information and actual operation must contain no material contradiction.","sortOrder":130},{"id":"cl-foundation-org-14","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"ORG-14","stableKey":"foundation-org-14","heading":"Admissions and suitability decisions","bodyText":"Admission or entry conditions, suitability criteria and necessary prerequisites are clear.","normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","applicabilityRule":"Applicable to all Education Organizations.","evidenceExpectation":"The applicant must demonstrate all of the following: Admission or entry conditions, suitability criteria and necessary prerequisites are clear. 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The relevant documents must be current, responsibilities must be clear, corresponding implementation records must be available, and the documents, records, public information and actual operation must contain no material contradiction.","sortOrder":180},{"id":"cl-foundation-org-19","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"ORG-19","stableKey":"foundation-org-19","heading":"Learner support","bodyText":"Learners know how to obtain basic learning, technical or personal support.","normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","applicabilityRule":"Applicable to all Education Organizations.","evidenceExpectation":"The applicant must demonstrate all of the following: Learners know how to obtain basic learning, technical or personal support. The relevant documents must be current, responsibilities must be clear, corresponding implementation records must be available, and the documents, records, public information and actual operation must contain no material contradiction.","sortOrder":190},{"id":"cl-foundation-org-20","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"ORG-20","stableKey":"foundation-org-20","heading":"Fairness, conduct and discipline","bodyText":"Basic conduct, discipline and fairness rules are published and applied consistently.","normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","applicabilityRule":"Applicable to all Education Organizations.","evidenceExpectation":"The applicant must demonstrate all of the following: Basic conduct, discipline and fairness rules are published and applied consistently. 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The relevant documents must be current, responsibilities must be clear, corresponding implementation records must be available, and the documents, records, public information and actual operation must contain no material contradiction.","sortOrder":260},{"id":"cl-foundation-org-27","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"ORG-27","stableKey":"foundation-org-27","heading":"Privacy, information and records management","bodyText":"The applicant knows what information it collects, why it uses it, who can access it and how long it is retained.","normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","applicabilityRule":"Applicable to all Education Organizations.","evidenceExpectation":"The applicant must demonstrate all of the following: The applicant knows what information it collects, why it uses it, who can access it and how long it is retained. 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The relevant documents must be current, responsibilities must be clear, corresponding implementation records must be available, and the documents, records, public information and actual operation must contain no material contradiction.","sortOrder":280},{"id":"cl-foundation-org-29","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"ORG-29","stableKey":"foundation-org-29","heading":"Internal review and improvement","bodyText":"Management periodically reviews key services, complaints, safety and issue handling.","normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","applicabilityRule":"Applicable to all Education Organizations.","evidenceExpectation":"The applicant must demonstrate all of the following: Management periodically reviews key services, complaints, safety and issue handling. The relevant documents must be current, responsibilities must be clear, corresponding implementation records must be available, and the documents, records, public information and actual operation must contain no material contradiction.","sortOrder":290},{"id":"cl-foundation-org-30","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"ORG-30","stableKey":"foundation-org-30","heading":"Material changes and reporting","bodyText":"ICEQC is notified promptly of material changes to the legal entity, locations, programmes, delivery modes or key risks.","normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","applicabilityRule":"Applicable to all Education Organizations.","evidenceExpectation":"The applicant must demonstrate all of the following: ICEQC is notified promptly of material changes to the legal entity, locations, programmes, delivery modes or key risks. The relevant documents must be current, responsibilities must be clear, corresponding implementation records must be available, and the documents, records, public information and actual operation must contain no material contradiction.","sortOrder":300},{"id":"cl-foundation-edt-01","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"EDT-01","stableKey":"foundation-edt-01","heading":"Operating entity and accountable person","bodyText":"The service is operated by an identifiable, legally registered entity.","normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","applicabilityRule":"Applicable to all Education Technology Service applications.","evidenceExpectation":"The applicant must demonstrate all of the following: The service is operated by an identifiable, legally registered entity. The relevant documents must be current, responsibilities must be clear, corresponding implementation records must be available, and the documents, records, public information and actual operation must contain no material contradiction.","sortOrder":310},{"id":"cl-foundation-edt-02","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"EDT-02","stableKey":"foundation-edt-02","heading":"Service, version and scope","bodyText":"The platform, application, domain names, versions and service boundaries are clearly defined.","normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","applicabilityRule":"Applicable to all Education Technology Service applications.","evidenceExpectation":"The applicant must demonstrate all of the following: The platform, application, domain names, versions and service boundaries are clearly defined. The relevant documents must be current, responsibilities must be clear, corresponding implementation records must be available, and the documents, records, public information and actual operation must contain no material contradiction.","sortOrder":320},{"id":"cl-foundation-edt-03","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"EDT-03","stableKey":"foundation-edt-03","heading":"Partners, integrations and outsourced responsibilities","bodyText":"Responsibilities for hosting, content, payment, artificial intelligence and other material partners are clear.","normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","applicabilityRule":"Applicable when using hosting, payment, content, AI, analytics, identity, support, or other external services; if there are no external dependencies, the basis for this should be explained.","evidenceExpectation":"The applicant must demonstrate all of the following: Responsibilities for hosting, content, payment, artificial intelligence and other material partners are clear. 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The relevant documents must be current, responsibilities must be clear, corresponding implementation records must be available, and the documents, records, public information and actual operation must contain no material contradiction.","sortOrder":340},{"id":"cl-foundation-edt-05","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"EDT-05","stableKey":"foundation-edt-05","heading":"Intended users and conditions of use","bodyText":"Applicable age, ability, device, network and use restrictions are clear.","normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","applicabilityRule":"Applicable to all Education Technology Service applications.","evidenceExpectation":"The applicant must demonstrate all of the following: Applicable age, ability, device, network and use restrictions are clear. 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The relevant documents must be current, responsibilities must be clear, corresponding implementation records must be available, and the documents, records, public information and actual operation must contain no material contradiction.","sortOrder":390},{"id":"cl-foundation-edt-10","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"EDT-10","stableKey":"foundation-edt-10","heading":"Minors and protected users","bodyText":"Where minors use the service, age-appropriate controls, reporting, response and necessary parent or institution controls are in place.","normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","applicabilityRule":"Mandatory where the service is directed to, permits or is used by minors. Where minors are outside the scope, state the age and access controls that enforce that boundary.","evidenceExpectation":"The applicant must demonstrate all of the following: Where minors use the service, age-appropriate controls, reporting, response and necessary parent or institution controls are in place. The relevant documents must be current, responsibilities must be clear, corresponding implementation records must be available, and the documents, records, public information and actual operation must contain no material contradiction.","sortOrder":400},{"id":"cl-foundation-edt-11","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"EDT-11","stableKey":"foundation-edt-11","heading":"Content and interaction controls","bodyText":"User-generated content, chat and community functions have basic rules and response arrangements.","normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","applicabilityRule":"Applies when there are chats, comments, communities, user uploads, notifications, recommendations, or public interactions.","evidenceExpectation":"The applicant must demonstrate all of the following: User-generated content, chat and community functions have basic rules and response arrangements. The relevant documents must be current, responsibilities must be clear, corresponding implementation records must be available, and the documents, records, public information and actual operation must contain no material contradiction.","sortOrder":410},{"id":"cl-foundation-edt-12","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"EDT-12","stableKey":"foundation-edt-12","heading":"User appeals and human review","bodyText":"Users can question restrictions, handling decisions or material system outcomes and obtain human review.","normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","applicabilityRule":"Applicable where the system restricts an account, removes content, denies a service, produces a material education outcome or makes another decision that materially affects a user.","evidenceExpectation":"The applicant must demonstrate all of the following: Users can question restrictions, handling decisions or material system outcomes and obtain human review. The relevant documents must be current, responsibilities must be clear, corresponding implementation records must be available, and the documents, records, public information and actual operation must contain no material contradiction.","sortOrder":420},{"id":"cl-foundation-edt-13","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"EDT-13","stableKey":"foundation-edt-13","heading":"Data inventory, purposes and traceability","bodyText":"The service maintains a clear record of what data it collects, where it comes from and why it is used.","normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","applicabilityRule":"Applicable to all Education Technology Service applications.","evidenceExpectation":"The applicant must demonstrate all of the following: The service maintains a clear record of what data it collects, where it comes from and why it is used. 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