# Code of Conduct — Africa In Training (AIT) LMIS

**Purpose**  
To keep everyone safe, respectful, and compliant with TETA, QCTO, and SA law while learning and assessing.

## 1. Respect & Inclusion
- Treat everyone with dignity. No harassment, bullying, hate speech, or discrimination.
- Use respectful language in chats, uploads, and messages.
- Only share content you have the right to share.

## 2. Academic Integrity
- Do your **own work**. No cheating, plagiarism, or impersonation.
- Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) must be **authentic** and **current**.
- AI tools (e.g., AI Tutor) may help explain or draft, but **you remain responsible** and must submit **your own** final work.

## 3. Safety & Compliance
- Follow workplace safety rules and the **Act & Regulations** relevant to the unit standards.
- Only operate lifting machines/equipment if you are authorised and currently competent.

## 4. Data & Privacy
- We protect personal information according to **POPIA**.
- Do not share other learners’ private info without consent.
- Report any data concerns to AIT immediately (see contacts).

## 5. Platform Use
- Do not attack or misuse the system (malware, scraping, illegal content).
- Keep your password safe. You are responsible for activity in your account.

## 6. Assessment Conduct
- Assessors: be fair, consistent, and evidence-based (FO/WS/WO where applicable).
- Moderators: sample impartially, verify quality, and lock results transparently.
- TETA Read-only: for compliance viewing only.

## 7. Certificates
- Certificates are issued only when results are verified and moderated (C = Competent).
- Certificates include serial number, learner details, unit standards/course details, and verification QR.

## 8. Reporting & Consequences
- Report issues: **conduct@africaintraining.co.za** | **+27 78 605 4498**
- Violations may lead to warnings, suspension, or removal.
- Serious breaches may be reported to TETA or relevant authorities.

_Last updated: 2025-09-23_
