For students:

• the AQF encourages lifelong learning and assists students to plan their careers and learning at whatever stage they are within their lives and wherever they live
• AQF qualifications allow students to start at the level that suits them and then build up their qualifications as their needs and interests develop and change over time
• the registers of registered education and training providers and accredited courses provide assurance that courses and providers are approved by government

For employers:

• the AQF supports national standards in education and training
• AQF qualifications are recognised across Australia
• the AQF ensures understanding of what each qualification name and level means

For education and training providers:

• the AQF includes policies and guidelines for credit transfer, articulation and recognition of prior learning
• policies for issuing qualifications ensures consistency and protection of qualification titles

For accrediting authorities:

• AQF qualification guidelines to describe qualifications provides a standard for each qualification ensuring consistency for course approval
• the AQF applies to all States and Territories

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