SDP 17 Declaration of Authenticity Template

Declaration of Authenticity Template for Training Providers

This declaration of authenticity template provides a structured way for learners to confirm that the work and evidence they submit for assessment are their own and accurately represent their knowledge, skills and experience.

It can form part of a learner’s assessment documentation or Portfolio of Evidence and provides training providers with a clear written declaration that can be retained as part of the learner record.

Learner Declaration of Authenticity

A learner declaration of authenticity helps establish accountability by requiring the learner to formally confirm that submitted assessment work and supporting evidence are genuine.

The declaration can also be used to confirm that the learner understands the organisation’s requirements regarding plagiarism, copied work, misrepresentation and the submission of evidence produced by another person.

What This Declaration of Authenticity Template Can Help You Record

This editable template can assist with documenting:

• Learner name and identification details
• Programme or qualification information
• Assessment or module details
• Confirmation that submitted work is authentic
• Confirmation that evidence belongs to the learner
• Acknowledgement of assessment requirements
• Plagiarism and copied-work declarations
• Learner responsibility for submitted evidence
• Assessor or facilitator information
• Learner signature
• Date of declaration
• Assessor acknowledgement
• Additional comments or notes

Training Provider Authenticity Declaration

A training provider authenticity declaration provides a consistent process for confirming the origin and ownership of learner evidence.

Using the same declaration across programmes can help assessors, moderators and administrators identify whether the required learner confirmation has been completed before assessment or moderation takes place.

Portfolio of Evidence Declaration

The document can also be used as a portfolio of evidence declaration and included near the front of a learner’s POE.

This creates a clear record that the learner has accepted responsibility for the authenticity of the evidence contained in the portfolio and understands the conditions under which the evidence is being submitted.

Supporting Assessment Integrity

Authenticity is an important consideration when evaluating assessment evidence.

A documented declaration does not replace the assessor’s responsibility to evaluate evidence, but it provides an additional record confirming the learner’s responsibility for the work they have submitted.

It can be used alongside assessment plans, learner declarations, assessment reports, feedback forms and other ETD documentation.

Editable for Your Organisation

The declaration of authenticity template is supplied in an editable format and can be customised to reflect your organisation’s programmes, assessment processes and learner documentation requirements.

Before use, review and adapt the declaration so that it accurately reflects your organisation’s assessment policies and procedures.