Assessment Criteria Resources
AC 1.1 — Principles of Reward
Learn about fairness, equity, consistency and transparency in reward, and how reward connects with organisational culture and performance management.
AC 1.2 — Extrinsic and Intrinsic Rewards
Explore financial and non-financial sources of motivation and how they can influence employee contribution and sustained organisational performance.
AC 2.1 — Grade and Pay Structures
Understand spot rates and alternative pay structures, including how different structures influence transparency, progression and equal pay.
AC 2.2 — Contingent Rewards and Performance
Explore service-related rewards, performance-related pay and their potential effects at individual, team and organisational levels.
AC 2.3 — Employee Benefits
Understand the value of employee benefits, including leave, healthcare, sick pay and family-related provisions.
AC 2.4 — Recognition Schemes
Explore different approaches to employee recognition and how recognition can support motivation, culture, engagement and retention.
AC 3.1 — Internal and External Factors Affecting Reward
Examine how organisational circumstances and the external environment shape reward decisions.
AC 3.2 — Reward Benchmarking Data
Learn how salary benchmarking information can be gathered, measured and evaluated to understand the external labour market.
AC 3.3 — Job Evaluation Approaches
Explore analytical and non-analytical approaches to determining job value and their relationship with equality and fair reward.
AC 3.4 — Legislative Requirements Affecting Reward Practice
Understand how key legislative requirements influence organisational reward practices and decision-making.
