- Recognises competence in a range of varied work activities performed in a variety of contexts. Most work activities are simple and routine. Collaboration with others through work groups or teams may often be a requirement. Substantial supervision is required especially during the early months evolving into more autonomy with time.

- Recognises competence in a broad range of varied work activities performed in a variety of contexts, some of which are complex and non-routine. Some responsibility and autonomy. Collaboration with others through work groups or teams and guidance of others may be required.

- Recognises competence in a broad range of complex, technical or professional work activities performed in a wide variety of contexts and with personal responsibility and autonomy. Responsibility for the work of others and the allocation of resources are often a requirement. The individual is capable of self-directed application, exhibits problem solving, planning, designing, and supervisory capabilities.

- Recognises competence involving the application of a range of fundamental principles and complex techniques across a wide and unpredictable variety of contexts. Very substantial personal autonomy and often significant responsibility for the work of others and for the allocation of resources, as well as personal accountabilities for analysis, diagnosis, design, planning, execution, and evaluation.

- Recognises the ability to exercise personal professional responsibility for the design, development, or improvement of a product, process, system, or service. Recognises technical and managerial competencies at the highest level and includes those who have occupied positions of the highest responsibility and made outstanding contribution to the promotion and practice of their occupation.