Organisation that provides online literacy, numeracy and foundation skills assessment tools. The bksb assessment tool has been mapped to the Australian Core Skills Framework and provides an overview of an individual’s learning strengths and determines their English and Maths level.

A technique, method, process, activity or incentive which has been proven by evidence to be most effective in providing a certain outcome.

Blended learning combines teaching and learning methods from both face-to-face, mobile and online learning and includes elements of both synchronous and asynchronous online learning options.

Credit granted towards whole stages or components of a program of learning leading to a qualification.

The end date of the National Board’s approval of a program of study. In most cases this will be the date that the next submission is due from the Education Provider to the accreditation authority in order to gain further accreditation and approval from the National Board.

The start date of the National Board’s approval of a program of study.

Any individual role/organisation (committee) which has been delegated powers by a National Board.

When people repeatedly and intentionally use words or actions against someone or a group of people to cause distress and risk to their wellbeing. These actions are usually done by people who have more influence or power over someone else, or who want to make someone else feel less powerful or helpless [1] (Australian Human Rights Commission definition).