| Archetype | What it is | Typical closure |
|---|---|---|
| Register | A held list that other templates look up. | Reviewed, not closed |
| Record | Something that happened, captured once. | Signed off |
| Inspection | A scheduled look at a thing, scored. | Score plus findings |
| Checklist | A short sequence of confirmations at a point in time. | Pass or fail |
| Audit | A test of whether a system works, sampled and evidenced. | Findings with grades |
| Assessment | A judgement about risk or capability, with a residual position. | Risk band plus actions |
| Training | Content delivered, attendance taken, knowledge checked. | Competency updated |
| Permit | Authorisation to do something hazardous, time bound. | Issued then closed |
| Action | Something somebody must do by a date. | Verified effective |
Why it matters
An inspection and an audit look similar and are not. An inspection asks whether this thing is right today. An audit asks whether the system that keeps it right is working. Templates in this library are consistent about which question they are asking, and the archetype is how that is declared.