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    The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) provides a national standard for education qualifications in Australia. It aims to support lifelong learning, ease transitions between education sectors, and enhance national and international recognition of Australian qualifications. The AQF is governed by a council comprised of representatives from governments, education providers, employers, and unions. All qualifications must be accredited by authorized bodies and delivered by accredited providers to ensure quality standards are met.

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    The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) provides a national standard for education qualifications in Australia. It aims to support lifelong learning, ease transitions between education sectors, and enhance national and international recognition of Australian qualifications. The AQF is governed by a council comprised of representatives from governments, education providers, employers, and unions. All qualifications must be accredited by authorized bodies and delivered by accredited providers to ensure quality standards are met.

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    Australian Qualifications Framework

    AnnDoolette Executive Director, AQF Council

    The Australian Qualifications Framework: the National Standard for Qualification Outcomes

    Skills for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Developing Asia-Pacific, Manila 12-13 December 2011

    The AQF is Australias national policy for regulated qualifications delivered in all education sectors

    Review of AQF

    Objectives of the AQF


    To provide a contemporary and flexible framework: 1. that accommodates the diversity of purposes of Australian education and training now and into the future 2. that contributes to national economic performance by supporting contemporary, relevant and nationally consistent qualification outcomes which build confidence in qualifications 3. supports the development and maintenance of pathways which provide access to qualifications and assist people to move easily and readily between different education and training sectors and between these sectors and the labour market 4. supports individuals lifelong learning goals by providing the basis for individuals to progress through education and training and gain recognition for their prior learning and experiences 5. underpins national regulatory and quality assurance arrangements for education and training 6. supports and enhances the national and international mobility of graduates and workers through increased recognition of the value and comparability of Australian qualifications 7. enables the alignment of the AQF with international qualifications frameworks

    AQF is an integrated policy

    How the AQF operates


    The legal basis for the AQF is through Commonwealth and State Governments legislation All AQF qualifications must be accredited by government authorised accrediting authorities (some providers have authority to self accredit) Only government accredited providers can deliver, assess and issue AQF qualifications Providers must meet minimum standards to be accredited and to retain accreditation

    Accrediting authorities monitor providers to ensure the quality of qualifications issued

    AQF Governance
    AQF is owned and funded by all governments AQF Council established under authority of national ministers for education and employment AQF Councils role is to: provide policy advice on qualifications maintain, monitor and promote the AQF support the users of the AQF AQF Council members include independent chair, higher education, vocational education and training, senior secondary schools, employers, unions, governments, international observer

    Contact AQF Council

    Executive Director: Ann Doolette Enquire: aqfc@deewr.gov.au or +61 8 8306 8688 Visit website: www.aqf.edu.au Subscribe to newsletter: aqfc@deewr.gov.au

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