Codes & levels
One code. One level. That is the whole language.
ADR-TEC
What field it is in
Level 5
How deep it goes
The seven levels
Awareness
Knows the basics. Works with supervision.
Trainer: 1+ yrs
Foundation
Can do the routine parts of the job.
Trainer: 2+ yrs
Intermediate
Competent in a defined role.
Trainer: 3+ yrs
Practitioner
Works independently. Handles the unfamiliar.
Trainer: 4+ yrs
Advanced
Complex judgement. Guides others.
Trainer: 5+ yrs
Expert
Degree-depth. Research-informed.
Trainer: 5+ yrs
Strategic
Sets direction. Postgraduate depth.
Trainer: 5+ yrs
The twelve categories
Open one to see it broken down level by level.
Technology & Software
Full-stack web engineering · Mobile app development · Test automation
Levels 1–7 →Artificial Intelligence & Data
Applied generative AI · Data analytics with Python · MLOps
Levels 1–7 →Cyber Security
Security operations analyst · Secure coding · ISO 27001 implementation
Levels 1–7 →Cloud & Infrastructure
Cloud infrastructure engineering · Kubernetes operations · Site reliability
Levels 1–7 →Employability & Life Skills
Employability for graduates · Return to work programmes · Workplace communication
Levels 1–7 →Business, Leadership & Management
First-line leadership · Agile project delivery · Operations management
Levels 1–7 →Finance, Risk & Compliance
Financial crime and AML · Internal audit practice · Regulatory reporting
Levels 1–7 →Health & Social Care
Safeguarding and person-centred care · Medication administration support
Levels 1–7 →Engineering & Skilled Trades
Industrial automation and PLC · Electrical installation · CNC machining
Levels 1–7 →Education & Training
Train the trainer · Instructional design · Assessor training
Levels 1–7 →Creative, Media & Design
UX design practice · Digital marketing · Video production
Levels 1–7 →Hospitality, Retail & Service
Customer service excellence · Food safety and hygiene · Retail operations
Levels 1–7 →Too narrow
“Must hold the Northgate Full-Stack Bootcamp certificate.”
Excludes every equally good candidate.
Right
“ADRIG ADR-TEC Level 4+ is an added advantage.”
Captures every certified course at that depth.