Code of Conduct & Academic Integrity
Standards of behaviour expected of all KASI learners: respect, academic integrity, LMS use, prohibited conduct, and disciplinary procedures.
KASI EDUKASI (Pty) Ltd — Learner Code of Conduct & Academic Integrity Policy
Version: 1.0 | Effective: 1 June 2026
1. Purpose
This Code of Conduct establishes the standards of behaviour expected of all KASI learners, ensuring a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.
2. Expected Standards of Conduct
- Treat all facilitators, assessors, moderators, staff, and fellow learners with dignity and respect
- Participate constructively and honestly in all learning and assessment activities
- Maintain confidentiality of other learners’ personal information and assessment results
- Use the KASI LMS, communication channels, and resources responsibly and ethically
- Report concerns through proper channels (not via social media or public forums)
- Comply with KASI policies, QCTO requirements, and host employer rules (for WM modules)
3. Academic Integrity — Violations
| Violation | Description |
|---|---|
| Plagiarism | Submitting another person’s work (or AI-generated work) as your own without attribution |
| Collusion | Submitting work developed jointly when individual work is required |
| Fabrication | Inventing or falsifying data, evidence, references, or workplace logs |
| Impersonation | Having someone else complete assessments on your behalf, or doing so for another |
| Cheating | Using unauthorised materials or assistance during assessments |
| Misuse of AI | Submitting AI-generated content as original work without disclosure |
4. Use of the LMS and Digital Resources
- Your LMS account is personal and non-transferable — do not share your login credentials
- Course materials are for your personal learning use only — do not redistribute or publish KASI content
- Do not attempt to access areas of the LMS beyond your authorised permissions
- Harassment, hate speech, or offensive content on any KASI platform will result in immediate suspension
5. Prohibited Conduct (Serious Misconduct)
- Harassment, bullying, or discrimination based on race, gender, religion, disability, or any other ground
- Threats or intimidation of staff, assessors, moderators, or fellow learners
- Fraud, theft, or dishonesty in any programme-related matter
- Damaging, misusing, or unauthorised access to KASI systems or property
- Any conduct that brings KASI EDUKASI (Pty) Ltd into disrepute
6. Disciplinary Procedure
- Investigation: KASI will investigate and notify the learner in writing
- Hearing: The learner will be given the opportunity to respond
- Decision: Communicated within 10 working days of the hearing
- Sanctions: Verbal warning → Written warning → Suspension → Cancellation of enrolment
Learners have the right to be represented by a fellow learner or union representative at any hearing.
7. Appeals
Disciplinary decisions may be appealed within 5 working days to info@edukasi.tech.
8. Reporting Concerns
To report a concern: info@edukasi.tech | All reports are treated confidentially. Victimisation of a person making a genuine report is itself a disciplinary offence.
Policy owner: KASI Programme Directorate | Review cycle: Annual