INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION OF AUSTRALIAN QUALIFICATIONS

The quality of Australian education and training is winning recognition internationally, enhancing the prestige and value of Australian qualifications throughout the world. Distinguishing Australia from many other countries is the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), which is a national system of learning pathways endorsed by the Australian Government. This Framework links all education sectors, allowing students to move easily from one level of study to the next and to receive credit for previous study.

The Framework sets out 12 levels of qualifications across the three educational sectors - school, university and vocational education and training.  Qualifications are awarded only after the achievement of competency standards.  Once achieved, students can progress through different levels of qualifications, regardless of the sector in which they were achieved, thus providing many different pathways between different levels.

An AQF qualification is recognised both nationally and internationally. Under the Australian system, students can combine the courses and qualifications that best suit their career aspirations and personal circumstances.