This section of the website provides information about the Australian Qualifications Framework relevant to issuing organisations.

This includes information about:

• The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
• Benefits of the AQF for Education Providers 
• AQF qualification
• The register of education institution and courses
• Frequently asked questions

Benefits of the AQF for education and training providers:

• 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 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
• the registers of registered education and training providers and accredited courses provide assurance that courses and providers are approved by government
• the AQF includes policies and guidelines for credit transfer, articulation and recognition of prior learning

View the AQF Second Edition January 2013 here