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A CLEAR PROGRESSION

Seven levels.
Different kinds of competence.

Each level changes what a learner is expected to demonstrate. The route should fit the role, with prerequisites preserved.

L0

Bridge

Identify · Describe · Recognize

Build business and digital literacy without assuming prior education. The required starting programme before shared foundations.

Typical evidence: Readiness exercises and guided checks.

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L1

Foundation

Explain · Distinguish · Classify

Develop realistic AI expectations and a connected understanding of the AIS Framework, Gateways, PTAs and records.

Typical evidence: Knowledge checks and short organizational scenarios.

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L2

Professional

Analyze · Compare · Map

Analyze stakeholders, authority, processes, information, human factors and governance in an organizational context.

Typical evidence: Case analysis and applied assignments.

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L3

Practitioner

Evaluate · Recommend · Design

Investigate reality, defend Right-Fit recommendations and design roles and boundaries grounded in evidence.

Typical evidence: Professional artifacts and complex case defence.

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L4

Implementation

Implement · Validate · Test

Translate approved designs into controlled delivery, validate edge cases and manage phased rollout.

Typical evidence: Supervised practice and implementation evidence.

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L5

Specialist

Integrate · Review · Challenge

Apply advanced industry or domain expertise while preserving Framework governance and system boundaries.

Typical evidence: Sector capstones, architecture reviews and oral defence.

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L6

Restricted professional

Govern · Assure · Lead

Exercise assigned professional responsibility within approved Provider structures. Admission and authority remain controlled.

Typical evidence: Field portfolios and professional board assessment.

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Qualification and authorization are distinct

Personal learning credentials do not confer organizational Provider authorization. Production implementation requires the appropriate Authorized Provider structure.