These plain-language descriptions explain how terms are used in this programme. They do not replace legal definitions, course specifications or professional judgement.
Worked example
An evidence record states what was available or observed. A finding explains a comparison with agreed criteria. An action is a response to be carried out. Verification records what was checked afterward. Keeping those stages distinct prevents a plan or promise from being reported as an achieved result.
Use the resource
Use the full course title and catalogue group when enquiring. Use the actual appointment and current legal or professional source when a term has a formal meaning. Where two parties use a term differently, clarify the intended output before agreeing work.
Worked record
| Term | Working explanation | Example distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Hazard | Source or situation with potential for harm | Different from the consequence being considered |
| Risk assessment | Examination of hazards, consequences and controls within a defined scope | Different from buying a HIRA course |
| Audit criterion | Requirement against which evidence is compared | Identify the actual source |
| Finding | Evidence-based result of that comparison | Different from a recommended action |
| Verification | Recorded check of evidence or implementation | Different from an owner saying complete |
| Course completion record | Document stating the actual learning/assessment outcome | Different from an employer appointment |
How to use it
- Identify the term causing uncertainty.
- Agree the intended meaning in context.
- Refer to the formal source where applicable.
- Record the scope using that agreed wording.
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Source context
- Current Diba consulting services
Eight client-approved service categories; not assignment-specific capacity.
- Department of Employment and Labour: OHS Act
General statutory context; not legal approval of this guidance.
Source context checked 6 October 2026. Examples are illustrative.