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AIT Operational Policy Manual

AIT Operational Policy Manual

Cheating Policy
Table of Contents
Apprentice Eligibility Policy
    Dual Apprenticeship Policy
    Cancellation of Apprentice Registration Policy
    Re-enter an Apprenticeship Education Program Policy
    Registration in an Apprenticeship Education Program Without a Sponsor Policy
Apprentice Mobility Policies
    Alberta Apprentices Working in Another Jurisdiction Policy
    Apprentices from Other Jurisdictions Working in Alberta Policy
    Examination Administration in Other Jurisdictions Policy
    Access to Alberta Classroom Instruction for Apprentices from Other Jurisdictions Policy
    Working in Alberta with an Expired Out-of-Province Trade Credential Policy
    Receiving Recognition for an Expired Out-of-Province Trade Credential Policy
Classroom Instruction Policies
    Attendance in Classroom Instruction Policy
    Determining Success in Classroom Instruction Policy
    Academic Conduct and Personal Behaviour Policy
Sponsor Eligibility Policy
    Obligations of a Sponsor
Compliance and Enforcement Policies
    Non-Compliance Policy
    Site Visits and Inspections Policy
    Enforcement Policy
    Compliance Policy
    Consequences for Non-compliance Policy
    Inspection and Suspension Policy
    Prosecution Policy
    Publication of Convictions Policy
Assessment Policies
    Limits on Rescheduling or Failing to Attend an Assessment Policy
    Cheating Policy
Industry Pathways Policies
    Establishing Apprenticeship Education Programs Policy
    Establishing Industry Training Programs Policy
    Designating Trades Policy
Blue Seal Program Policy
Glossary

Cheating Policy

1.0 Purpose, Authority, and Scope

1.1 Purpose

  1. A cheating policy ensures that assessments are fair, and that the integrity of the results can be trusted.

1.2 Authority

  1. This policy is established under the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act, sections 6(1)(g) and 18(1)(d), and the Apprenticeship Education and Industry Training Programs Regulation, section 22(d), which authorize the Registrar and the Administrator to set criteria for examinations and provide for the evaluation of knowledge and competencies.
  2. Penalties referenced in this policy are imposed pursuant to the powers of the Registrar and the Administrator under the Act and its regulations.

1.3 Scope

  1. This policy applies to any form of assessment conducted under the Act for:
    1. an Apprenticeship Education Program (AEP),
    2. a Prior Learning Assessment (including AEP entrance exams),
    3. an Industry Training Program (ITP),
    4. the issuance of a trade certificate (i.e. Trades Qualifier Program), or
    5. the issuance of an endorsement (i.e. Red Seal Endorsement).

2.0 Definitions

2.1 Definitions in the Act

  1. “Apprenticeship Education Agreement (AEA),” “Apprenticeship Education Program (AEP),” “Apprentice,” “Classroom Instruction,” “Industry Training Program (ITP),” “Industry Training Provider,” “Sponsor,” and “Trainee” have the meaning defined in the Act.

2.1 Definitions for this policy

  1. “Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT)” means the apprenticeship education and designated trade certification system established by the Act, and the staff responsible for administering its programs and services.
  2. “Assessment” means any examination, Classroom Instruction assessment, on-the-job assessment or examination, or other form of assessment or examination within the scope of article 1.3 (a) of this policy.
  3. “Assessment Candidate” means an individual completing an Assessment. This may include apprentices, trainees, journeypersons, or journeyperson candidates.
  4. “Cheating” means engaging, or attempting to engage, in a behavior that is outside the standards or rules for the Assessment established by AIT and communicated to the Assessment Candidate, at any time in relation to an Assessment. This includes, but is not limited to:
    1. receiving assistance, answers, or content related to the Assessment from another Assessment Candidate or any source not permitted under the rules of the Assessment
    2. providing assistance, answers, or content related to the Assessment to another Assessment Candidate
    3. receiving, soliciting, or permitting assistance, answers, or content related to the Assessment from an interpreter, reader, scribe, or other approved aid that exceeds the role permitted for that aid
    4. accessing, or using, within an Assessment, any Unauthorized Electronic Devices, or Unauthorized Materials
    5. recording or copying, in any format, Assessment questions when not permitted by AIT
    6. acquiring, possessing, sharing or distributing Assessment content or materials not permitted under the rules of the Assessment
    7. providing false documentation related to an Assessment
  5. “Training Provider” means an Industry Training Provider or any institution providing AEP classroom instruction pursuant to the Act.
  6. “Unauthorized Electronic Devices” means any electronic device not permitted under the rules of the Assessment established by AIT and communicated to the Assessment Candidate, including devices capable of storing, recording, transmitting, receiving, or accessing information, whether standalone or embedded within clothing, accessories, or other personal items.
  7. “Unauthorized Materials” means any information, document, reference aid, or other material that is not provided as part of the Assessment or permitted under the rules of the Assessment established by AIT and communicated to the Assessment Candidate.
 

3.0 Policy

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3.1 Assessments Conducted On-the-Job or by AIT   

  1. Assessment Candidates must comply with all Assessment security, invigilation, identification, and participation requirements established by AIT and communicated to the Assessment Candidate, which may include:
    1. requirements to verify identity;
    2. requirements to sign confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements; and
    3. prohibitions on possessing or using Unauthorized Materials or Unauthorized Electronic Devices.
  2. An Assessment Candidate who fails to comply with section 3.1 a) may be denied entry, removed from the Assessment, or have the Assessment invalidated.
  3. Where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that an Assessment Candidate has engaged in cheating during an Assessment, the Candidate may be required to cease participation and leave the Assessment venue pending further review.
  4. Assessment Candidates found to have engaged in Cheating on an Assessment conducted on-the-job or by AIT may be subject to penalties under section 3.5.

3.0

3.2 Assessments Conducted out-of-Province 

  1. Assessment Candidates found to have engaged in Cheating on an Assessment conducted in another Canadian province or territory may be subject to:
    1. penalties under section 3.5, and
    2. penalties imposed by the province or territory conducting the Assessment, under the policies of that jurisdiction.
  2. Assessment Candidates found to have engaged in Cheating on an Assessment conducted outside of Canada may be subject to penalties under section 3.5. 

3.0

3.3 Apprenticeship Classroom Instruction or Industry Training

  1. Apprentices attending Classroom Instruction and Trainees attending ITP training are subject to any Cheating policies and associated penalties imposed by the Training Provider.  
  2. If a Training Provider reports to AIT that an Apprentice or Trainee has engaged in Cheating under that Training Provider’s policies, AIT may impose penalties under section 3.5 based on the information reported and any additional review conducted by AIT. 

3.0

3.4 Assessment Supports

  1. Individuals approved to provide interpretation, reading, scribing, or other Assessment supports to Assessment Candidates must comply with all Assessment security, invigilation, confidentiality, and participation requirements established by AIT and communicated to the individual.
  2. An individual who fails to comply with this section may:
    1. be required to cease providing support and leave the Assessment venue, and
    2. have their approval to provide Assessment supports suspended or permanently revoked.

3.0

3.5 Penalties

  1. Penalties for any instance of Cheating may include one or more of the following, depending on the type of Assessment and the impact of the incident:
    1. cancellation, termination, or invalidation of an Assessment,
    2. failing grade,
    3. forfeiture of any fees paid to AIT,
    4. written warning,
    5. removal of Unauthorized Electronic Devices or Unauthorized Materials in accordance with the Act,
    6. imposition of a wait period up to one year before being allowed to reattempt the Assessment,
    7. suspension or cancellation of approval of an AEA,
    8. suspension or cancellation of registration in an AEP or ITP.
  2. Where an instance of Cheating undermines the validity of a credentialing, trade certification, or endorsement issuance decision, penalties may include one or more of the following:
    1. refusal to issue an education credential,
    2. suspension or revocation of an education credential already granted,
    3. refusal to issue a trade certificate or endorsement,
    4. suspension or revocation of a trade certificate already granted,
    5. suspension or revocation of an endorsement already granted.
  3. Penalties listed in sections 3.5 a) and b) may be imposed in combination, where appropriate.
  4. Where an Assessment is cancelled, terminated, or invalidated under section 3.5 (a)(i):
    1. the Assessment attempt will be assigned a failing grade if applicable, or otherwise rejected for progression, certification, or credentialing purposes, and
    2. any fees paid in relation to the cancelled, terminated, or invalidated Assessment will be forfeited.
  5. Penalties imposed under this policy are subject to the powers of the Administrator and the Registrar under the Act and do not limit or replace those powers.

3.0

3.6 Prosecution

  1. An Assessment Candidate or individual approved to provide Assessment supports suspected of a regulatory offense under the Act may be subject to additional penalties outlined in the Act.
  2. An Assessment Candidate or individual approved to provide Assessment supports suspected of a criminal offence are subject to criminal prosecution under the Criminal Code of Canada.

3.0

3.7 Notifications

  1. Assessment Candidates suspected of Cheating will be notified if they are investigated for a criminal or regulatory offence. 
  2. An individual found to have engaged in Cheating under this policy will be notified in writing.
  3. If an Assessment Candidate’s AEA is cancelled as a result of Cheating under this policy, AIT may notify the Assessment Candidate’s Sponsor of the cancellation of the AEA.

3.0

3.8 Reconsideration of Penalties

  1. An individual may request that:
    1. the Associate Regional Director reconsider penalties 3.5(a)(i) through (vi) by contacting the regional AIT office.
    2. the Registrar reconsider penalties 3.5(a)(vii) and (viii) and 3.5(b)(i) and (ii) in accordance with the Reconsideration process outlined in the Apprenticeship Education and Industry Training Programs Regulation.
    3. the Administrator reconsider penalties 3.5(b)(iii) through (v) in accordance with the Reconsideration process outlined in the Designated Trades and Restricted Activities Regulation.
  2. Penalties imposed by a court in a judicial proceeding for a criminal or regulatory offence under the Act cannot be appealed or reconsidered under the reconsideration and review process outlined in the Act and its regulations. 

3.0

3.9 Conflicts

  1. In the event of any conflict between this policy, the Act or the regulations made pursuant to the Act, the Act and regulations will prevail.

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