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The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy guide for regulated qualifications in the Australian education and training system. The AQF defines the essential characteristics, including the required learning outcomes, of the different types of qualifications issued across the senior secondary education, vocational education and training (VET) and higher education systems in Australia.
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The AQF comprises 10 levels, ranging from certificates to doctoral degrees. Some qualifications are offered in more than one sector. Vocational education and training is offered at AQF Levels 1 to 8 and higher education ranges from AQF Levels 5 to 10. The main policy document is the AQF Second Edition January 2013, which is complemented by a number of specific policies, explanatory guides and addendums.
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All AQF qualifications are quality assured through government accreditation processes. Education providers that issue AQF qualifications have been authorised to do so under law. The following pages provide information about qualifications, accreditation and certification for different stakeholder groups.
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Guidelines for the National Registration of Awards, Australian Council on Tertiary Awards, 1983
Guidelines for the National Registration of Awards in Advanced Education, Australian Council on Tertiary Awards, 1984
Guidelines for the National Registration of Awards in Advanced Education, Australian Council on Tertiary Awards, 1986
Guidelines for the National Registration of Awards in Advanced Education, Australian Council on Tertiary Awards, 1987
Guidelines for the National Registration of Awards in Advanced Education, Australian Council on Tertiary Awards, 1989
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Nomenclature and Guidelines for Awards in Advanced Education, Australian Council on Awards in Advanced Education, 1972
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Previous versions and pre-AQF equivalencies
Principles and Processes for the Alignment of the AQF with International Qualifications Frameworks
Proportion of components of a qualification at a level
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning
Register of Australian Tertiary Education (RATE), various editions May 1991-1994
Requirements for permission to use alternative title for AQF Masters Degree Extended Version
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