The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. It incorporates the qualifications from each education and training sector into a single comprehensive national qualifications framework.

The AQF was first introduced in 1995 to underpin the national system of qualifications in Australia encompassing higher education, vocational education and training and schools..

Permission to reproduce copyright Australian Qualifications Framework Items

Users wishing to reproduce items in the AQF First Edition July 2011, or the AQF logo, require permission prior to use.

For general items please use the form here.

For the AQF logo conditions for using the AQF logo can be found here. (updated 18/7/11)

For the Requirements for permission to use an alternative title for AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Extended) qualifications, please read the instructions here.

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The Office of the Australian Qualifications Framework Council HAS MOVED!

Our new location is:
Level 2 (Reception Level 4)
115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000
GPO Box 9880, Adelaide SA 5001
Phone: + 61-(0)8-8306-8688.
aqfc@deewr.gov.au

AQF Council Symposium and Launch

The AQF was successfully launched at the AQF Symposium on Thursday June 23, 2011. The Symposium program and video of the presentations are available on the Policies and Publications page.

Website Updates

We are continually updating our website to reflect the changes taking place with the AQF. Please check back regularly for these updates.

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AQF National Register

AQF First Edition July 2011

The AQF First Edition July 2011 provides the complete set of AQF policies and objectives and information about the governing and monitoring arrangements for the AQF.

View or download the AQF First Edition July 2011 here

Black and white printer version

These files can be downloaded and are in a print ready format for printing from colour or black and white printers or for commercial printing. Hard copies are not available from the AQF Council.

What's New

Review of Graduate and Vocational Graduate Certificates and Diplomas

The AQF Council is undertaking a review of the Graduate and Vocational Graduate Certificate and Diploma qualification types. During the consultations in 2009 and 2010 on strengthening the AQF, stakeholders identified that a review of these qualifications types was required. Following approval of the revisions to the AQF in March 2011 and the commencement of implementation on 1 July 2011, the AQF Council is now responding to this request from stakeholders.

Click here for: AQF Council Review of Graduate and Vocational Graduate Certificates and Diplomas in the Australian Qualifications Framework November 2011.

Written responses should be sent to the AQF Council by close of business Friday 24 February 2012 by email at aqfc@deewr.gov.au.

For any queries about the consultation, please contact the Office of the AQF Council on 08 8306 8688 or by email at aqfc@deewr.gov.au.

Implementation of the Australian Qualifications Framework

Implementation of the AQF commences on 1 July 2011.

The Australian Qualifications Framework 2011 Implementation Arrangements

The AQF Council will be organising workshops across Australia during July - September 2011. Information about locations and dates will be announced in the forthcoming newsletters.

The AQF Council is developing resources to support the implementation of the AQF. The availability of the resources will be published on the website as their development progresses.

Any enquiries should be sent to aqfc@deewr.gov.au

AQF Council Newsletter

CLICK HERE for the latest edition. Previous editions are available here.

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