{"ok":true,"data":{"id":"doc-org-2120","slug":"iceqc-org-2120","documentNumber":"ICEQC-ORG-2120","title":"Early Childhood Education Quality Applicability Module","shortTitle":"Early Childhood Applicability Module","documentType":"Standard","family":"SECTOR_APPLICABILITY_MODULE","status":"PUBLISHED","edition":"2026","versionLabel":"Edition 2026","language":"en","publicationDate":"2026-08-26","effectiveDate":"2026-08-26","summary":"Additional ICEQC education quality requirements for early childhood education organizations and services.","contentHash":"sha256-31df247a6924dc21de337d7e0211f414fd759cf820dfef4e7c95a4e426b0c2c5","ownerBody":"ICEQC Sector Module Council","approvalBody":"ICEQC Governing Council","transitionEndDate":null,"changeSummary":"The complete controlled English edition is established for operational use.","clauses":[{"id":"cl-org-2120-001","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"1","stableKey":"org-2120-clause-001","heading":"Name","bodyText":"1.1 This document is ICEQC-ORG-2120, Early Childhood Education Quality Applicability Module.","normativeKind":"SCOPE","obligationLevel":"INFORMATION","applicabilityRule":null,"evidenceExpectation":null,"sortOrder":100},{"id":"cl-org-2120-002","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"2","stableKey":"org-2120-clause-002","heading":"Purpose","bodyText":"2.1 This Module establishes sector-specific application of ICEQC education quality requirements for early childhood education within a controlled certification scope.","normativeKind":"SCOPE","obligationLevel":"INFORMATION","applicabilityRule":null,"evidenceExpectation":null,"sortOrder":200},{"id":"cl-org-2120-003","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"3","stableKey":"org-2120-clause-003","heading":"Authority and application","bodyText":"3.1 This Module forms part of the ICEQC education organization certification architecture and applies to each certification scope component that provides early childhood education.","normativeKind":"SCOPE","obligationLevel":"INFORMATION","applicabilityRule":null,"evidenceExpectation":null,"sortOrder":300},{"id":"cl-org-2120-004","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"4","stableKey":"org-2120-clause-004","heading":"Certification object","bodyText":"4.1 The certification object remains the education organization and the exact scope confirmed under ICEQC-ORG-2000.","normativeKind":"SCOPE","obligationLevel":"INFORMATION","applicabilityRule":null,"evidenceExpectation":null,"sortOrder":400},{"id":"cl-org-2120-005","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"5","stableKey":"org-2120-clause-005","heading":"Selection rule","bodyText":"5.1 Required for each scope component that provides organized early learning or preschool education before ordinary primary schooling.","normativeKind":"SCOPE","obligationLevel":"INFORMATION","applicabilityRule":null,"evidenceExpectation":null,"sortOrder":500},{"id":"cl-org-2120-006","parentId":null,"clauseNumber":"6","stableKey":"org-2120-clause-006","heading":"Inherited requirements","bodyText":"6.1 ICEQC-ORG-2000 and every applicable ICEQC-QF-1000 requirement continue to apply. 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The Module evaluates whether the organization controls the quality of its declared educational provision.","anchor":"section-7","depth":1,"normativeKind":"SCOPE","obligationLevel":"INFORMATION","assessmentUnit":false,"sortOrder":900},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-008","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-01","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-008","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"8","heading":"Voluntary certification boundary","bodyText":"8.1 Application of this Module does not confer authority to operate, award authority, institutional recognition, curriculum authorization or another regulated status.","anchor":"section-8","depth":1,"normativeKind":"SCOPE","obligationLevel":"INFORMATION","assessmentUnit":false,"sortOrder":1000},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-009","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-01","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-009","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"9","heading":"No comparative status","bodyText":"9.1 This Module creates no score, rank, grade, star, tier, award or comparative position.","anchor":"section-9","depth":1,"normativeKind":"SCOPE","obligationLevel":"INFORMATION","assessmentUnit":false,"sortOrder":1100},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-02","parentId":null,"clauseId":null,"nodeType":"PART","label":"Part 2","heading":"Applicability","bodyText":null,"anchor":"part-2","depth":0,"normativeKind":"SCOPE","obligationLevel":"INFORMATION","assessmentUnit":false,"sortOrder":1200},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-010","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-02","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-010","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"10","heading":"Scope profiles","bodyText":"10.1 Every applicable scope profile in Schedule 1 shall be recorded. A scope profile describes operating conditions and is not a certification level.","anchor":"section-10","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":1300},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-011","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-02","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-011","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"11","heading":"Core requirement treatments","bodyText":"11.1 The core treatments in Schedule 2 apply to the affected scope component. A treatment may strengthen or clarify a core requirement and shall not reduce it.","anchor":"section-11","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":1400},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-012","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-02","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-012","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"12","heading":"Evidence operation","bodyText":"12.1 A single controlled record may support more than one requirement where it is sufficient and traceable. Duplicate documents are not required solely to mirror clause numbering.","anchor":"section-12","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":1500},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-03","parentId":null,"clauseId":null,"nodeType":"PART","label":"Part 3","heading":"Additional sector requirements","bodyText":null,"anchor":"part-3","depth":0,"normativeKind":"SCOPE","obligationLevel":"INFORMATION","assessmentUnit":false,"sortOrder":1600},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-013","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-03","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-013","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"13","heading":"Early childhood scope and age-group control","bodyText":"13.1 The organization shall define and control the age groups, developmental stages, session types, care-education boundaries, sites, hours and services included in the early childhood scope.\n\n13.2 Application — Applies to every certification object using this sector module.\n\n13.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available for a mandatory sector requirement.\n\n13.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where verified evidence establishes fulfilment of this requirement throughout every applicable scope component.","anchor":"section-13","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":1700},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-014","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-03","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-014","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"14","heading":"Pedagogical and developmental framework","bodyText":"14.1 The organization shall maintain an approved framework that connects declared educational purpose, age-appropriate experience, observation, interaction, environment and review without representing ICEQC as the author of the content.\n\n14.2 Application — Applies to every certification object using this sector module.\n\n14.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available for a mandatory sector requirement.\n\n14.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where verified evidence establishes fulfilment of this requirement throughout every applicable scope component.","anchor":"section-14","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":1800},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-015","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-03","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-015","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"15","heading":"Child profile and needs","bodyText":"15.1 The organization shall obtain, protect and use sufficient information about each child's needs, routines, communication, interests, health dependencies and support arrangements to plan suitable participation.\n\n15.2 Application — Applies to every certification object using this sector module.\n\n15.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available for a mandatory sector requirement.\n\n15.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where verified evidence establishes fulfilment of this requirement throughout every applicable scope component.","anchor":"section-15","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":1900},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-016","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-03","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-016","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"16","heading":"Family information and consent","bodyText":"16.1 The organization shall provide clear information and obtain controlled consent for material participation, contact, collection, imagery, digital use, health support, excursions and information sharing.\n\n16.2 Application — Applies to every certification object using this sector module.\n\n16.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available for a mandatory sector requirement.\n\n16.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where verified evidence establishes fulfilment of this requirement throughout every applicable scope 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component.","anchor":"section-17","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":2100},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-018","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-03","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-018","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"18","heading":"Planned learning through experience and play","bodyText":"18.1 The organization shall plan and review age-appropriate learning experiences, play, interaction, routines and environments in relation to declared educational purposes and observed needs.\n\n18.2 Application — Applies to every certification object using this sector module.\n\n18.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available for a mandatory sector requirement.\n\n18.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where verified evidence establishes fulfilment of this requirement throughout every applicable scope component.","anchor":"section-18","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":2200},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-019","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-03","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-019","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"19","heading":"Observation and developmental documentation","bodyText":"19.1 The organization shall ensure that observation and developmental documentation are purposeful, proportionate, respectful, traceable and used to inform educational planning without unsupported diagnosis.\n\n19.2 Application — Applies to every certification object using this sector module.\n\n19.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available for a mandatory sector requirement.\n\n19.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where verified evidence establishes fulfilment of this requirement throughout every applicable scope component.","anchor":"section-19","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":2300},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-020","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-03","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-020","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"20","heading":"Individual support and referral boundary","bodyText":"20.1 The organization shall provide controlled educational support and shall refer a matter beyond its competence without presenting educational observation as a clinical, therapeutic or diagnostic conclusion.\n\n20.2 Application — Applies to every certification object using this sector module.\n\n20.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available for a mandatory sector requirement.\n\n20.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where verified evidence establishes fulfilment of this requirement throughout every applicable scope component.","anchor":"section-20","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":2400},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-021","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-03","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-021","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"21","heading":"Child dignity, agency and voice","bodyText":"21.1 The organization shall protect each child's dignity and shall provide age-appropriate choice, communication, participation and response without coercion, humiliation or avoidable restriction.\n\n21.2 Application — Applies to every certification object using this sector module.\n\n21.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available for a mandatory sector requirement.\n\n21.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where verified evidence establishes fulfilment of this requirement throughout every applicable scope component.","anchor":"section-21","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":2500},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-022","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-03","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-022","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"22","heading":"Staff-child interaction","bodyText":"22.1 The organization shall define, support and monitor warm, responsive, respectful and educationally purposeful staff-child interaction appropriate to age, communication and need.\n\n22.2 Application — Applies to every certification object using this sector module.\n\n22.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available for a mandatory sector requirement.\n\n22.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where verified evidence establishes fulfilment of this requirement throughout every applicable scope component.","anchor":"section-22","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":2600},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-023","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-03","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-023","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"23","heading":"Supervision and accountability","bodyText":"23.1 The organization shall maintain continuous, role-defined and age-appropriate supervision, handover and accountability for each child throughout the scoped service.\n\n23.2 Application — Applies to every certification object using this sector module.\n\n23.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available for a mandatory sector requirement.\n\n23.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where verified evidence establishes fulfilment of this requirement throughout every applicable scope component.","anchor":"section-23","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":2700},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-024","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-03","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-024","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"24","heading":"Arrival, collection and authorized handover","bodyText":"24.1 The organization shall verify and record authorized arrival, collection and handover and shall control late, disputed, emergency and unauthorized collection scenarios.\n\n24.2 Application — Applies to every certification object using this sector module.\n\n24.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available for a mandatory sector requirement.\n\n24.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where verified evidence establishes fulfilment of this requirement throughout every applicable scope component.","anchor":"section-24","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":2800},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-025","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-03","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-025","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"25","heading":"Rest, hygiene, feeding and personal care","bodyText":"25.1 The organization shall control age-appropriate rest, hygiene, feeding, toileting and personal-care arrangements with dignity, consent, communication and competent supervision.\n\n25.2 Application — Applies where the scoped service provides rest, feeding, toileting, hygiene or personal care.\n\n25.3 Non-applicability — NA may be confirmed only where none of these activities is provided or controlled.\n\n25.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where verified evidence establishes fulfilment of this requirement throughout every applicable scope component.","anchor":"section-25","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":2900},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-026","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-03","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-026","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"26","heading":"Health, medication and allergy interface","bodyText":"26.1 The organization shall identify and control material health, medication, allergy, first-response and emergency information within its role and shall obtain suitable recognized evidence for specialist dependencies.\n\n26.2 Application — Applies to every certification object using this sector module.\n\n26.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available for a mandatory sector requirement.\n\n26.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where verified evidence establishes fulfilment of this requirement throughout every applicable scope component.","anchor":"section-26","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":3000},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-027","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-03","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-027","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"27","heading":"Environment and equipment suitability","bodyText":"27.1 The organization shall maintain age-appropriate, accessible and controlled indoor, outdoor, sleep, play and learning environments and equipment and shall address foreseeable misuse and changing developmental ability.\n\n27.2 Application — Applies to every certification object using this sector module.\n\n27.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available for a mandatory sector requirement.\n\n27.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where verified evidence establishes fulfilment of this requirement throughout every applicable scope component.","anchor":"section-27","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":3100},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-028","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-03","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-028","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"28","heading":"Safeguarding and concern response","bodyText":"28.1 The organization shall provide clear, accessible and protected routes to recognize, record, escalate, respond to and review a child-protection concern without obstructing an authorized external response.\n\n28.2 Application — Applies to every certification object using this sector module.\n\n28.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available for a mandatory sector requirement.\n\n28.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where verified evidence establishes fulfilment of this requirement throughout every applicable scope component.","anchor":"section-28","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":3200},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-029","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-03","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-029","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"29","heading":"Imagery, recording and digital communication","bodyText":"29.1 The organization shall control consent, capture, storage, access, sharing, retention and withdrawal for child imagery, recordings, learning applications and digital family communication.\n\n29.2 Application — Applies where imagery, recording, learning applications or digital communication is used.\n\n29.3 Non-applicability — NA may be confirmed only where none of these digital activities exists.\n\n29.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where verified evidence establishes fulfilment of this requirement throughout every applicable scope component.","anchor":"section-29","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":3300},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-030","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-03","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-030","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"30","heading":"Personnel suitability, competence and continuity","bodyText":"30.1 The organization shall verify role suitability and early childhood competence before unsupervised responsibility and shall control induction, supervision, relief staffing and continuity of relationships.\n\n30.2 Application — Applies to every certification object using this sector module.\n\n30.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available for a mandatory sector requirement.\n\n30.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where verified evidence establishes fulfilment of this requirement throughout every applicable scope component.","anchor":"section-30","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":3400},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-031","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-03","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-031","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"31","heading":"Emergency and continuity arrangements","bodyText":"31.1 The organization shall maintain child-accountability, family communication, essential-care and educational-continuity arrangements for disruption, evacuation, closure, staff shortage or system outage.\n\n31.2 Application — Applies to every certification object using this sector module.\n\n31.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available for a mandatory sector requirement.\n\n31.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where verified evidence establishes fulfilment of this requirement throughout every applicable scope component.","anchor":"section-31","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":3500},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-032","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-03","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-032","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"32","heading":"Family feedback, complaint and review","bodyText":"32.1 The organization shall provide accessible, non-retaliatory and timely family feedback, concern, complaint and review routes and shall protect the child's continuing participation while a matter is considered.\n\n32.2 Application — Applies to every certification object using this sector module.\n\n32.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available for a mandatory sector requirement.\n\n32.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where verified evidence establishes fulfilment of this requirement throughout every applicable scope component.","anchor":"section-32","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":3600},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-033","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-03","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-033","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"33","heading":"Developmental and transition claims","bodyText":"33.1 The organization shall ensure that any claim about development, readiness, school transition or programme effect is defined, supportable, appropriately limited and not presented as diagnosis or guaranteed outcome.\n\n33.2 Application — Applies where a developmental, readiness, transition or effectiveness claim is made.\n\n33.3 Non-applicability — NA may be confirmed only where no such claim exists.\n\n33.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where verified evidence establishes fulfilment of this requirement throughout every applicable scope component.","anchor":"section-33","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":3700},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-04","parentId":null,"clauseId":null,"nodeType":"PART","label":"Part 4","heading":"Evidence and assessment","bodyText":null,"anchor":"part-4","depth":0,"normativeKind":"SCOPE","obligationLevel":"INFORMATION","assessmentUnit":false,"sortOrder":3800},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-034","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-04","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-034","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"34","heading":"Evidence planning","bodyText":"34.1 The assessment plan shall apply every module-specific minimum-evidence and sampling rule and shall expand verification where a material exception or risk is 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A positive decision remains prohibited while any applicable unit does not conform or any nonconformity remains open.","anchor":"section-35","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":4000},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-05","parentId":null,"clauseId":null,"nodeType":"PART","label":"Part 5","heading":"Certificate and lifecycle","bodyText":null,"anchor":"part-5","depth":0,"normativeKind":"SCOPE","obligationLevel":"INFORMATION","assessmentUnit":false,"sortOrder":4100},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-036","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-05","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-036","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"36","heading":"Certificate scope","bodyText":"36.1 The certificate and public register may identify this Module only for the exact scope components completely assessed under its effective version.","anchor":"section-36","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":4200},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-037","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-05","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-037","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"37","heading":"Surveillance","bodyText":"37.1 Surveillance shall address decision-critical module requirements, changes, earlier findings, incidents, complaints, public claims and representative scope components.","anchor":"section-37","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":4300},{"id":"node-iceqc-org-2120-clause-038","parentId":"node-iceqc-org-2120-part-05","clauseId":"cl-org-2120-038","nodeType":"CLAUSE","label":"38","heading":"Change control","bodyText":"38.1 A material change in sector, learner group, programme, discipline, delivery mode, site, platform, partner, equipment dependency or public claim shall trigger module-applicability review.","anchor":"section-38","depth":1,"normativeKind":"REQUIREMENT","obligationLevel":"SHALL","assessmentUnit":true,"sortOrder":4400}]},"meta":{"generatedAt":"2026-09-16T05:37:43.734Z","version":"2026.1"}}