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The Australian Qualifications Framework ( AQF )

The Australian Qualifications Framework ( AQF ). Australia Awards Pre-Departure Briefing Benjie Garcia Education Manager, Austrade Manila Davao, Philippines 7 May 2014.

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The Australian Qualifications Framework ( AQF )

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  1. The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Australia Awards Pre-Departure Briefing Benjie Garcia Education Manager, Austrade Manila Davao, Philippines 7 May 2014

  2. CONTENTSWho we areAustralian EducationThe AQF and why it was developedImportance and benefitsGovernanceThe strengthened AQF

  3. Austrade – Who We Are • The Australian Trade Commission – Austrade – is the Australian Government’s trade, investment and education promotion agency which promotes Australia’s international education sector in markets overseas and assists Australian education providers with up-to-date market intelligence

  4. Australian Universities • There are 39 universities in Australia • 38 public and 1 private • 7 universities are in the world’s top 100 universities (QS Rankings) • Universities have agreements with over 100 countries; Australian qualifications are recognized globally

  5. Academic Year, Qualifications and Duration of Study Commencement

  6. Quality Education Assurance • Australia is the first country in the world to protect international students with legislation • Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act - Supports pathways and lifelong learning - Ensures national standards for students services and facilities - All institutions & courses approved for international students are on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) – www.cricos.deewr.gov.au Studying and Living in Australia

  7. Australian Alumni in the Philippines Sec. Ramon Paje Department of Environment and Natural Resources Sec. Rosalinda Baldoz Department of Labor Dr.CielitoHabito Former Director General, NEDA

  8. Australian Alumni in the Philippines Raymond Azurin CEO, ZuelligPharma Rene Reinoso Chief Operating Officer, Philippine Daily Inquirer Donald Lim Chief Technology Officer, ABS CBN

  9. Australian Alumni in the Philippines Marc Nelson Actor / Model Amanda Griffin TV Personality / Model Georgina Wilson Fashion Model

  10. Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) • Cornerstone of the Australian quality assurance system • Australia’s single, comprehensive national qualifications framework • Includes qualifications from schools, vocational education and training (VET) and higher education • The AQF facilitates pathways between qualifications in the various sectors and between education and work • Employers, licensing and professional registering bodies require AQF qualifications

  11. Importance of the AQF • Qualifications are recognised across Australia • Consistency in outcomes • Supports national standards in education and training • Meeting the standards expected by industry • Communicates what Australian qualifications mean • Facilitates mobility of learners and workers

  12. Benefits • Students • Employers • Education and Training Providers

  13. Governance and Accreditation • The Australian Qualifications Framework Council governs the AQF. • 12 members: higher education, vocational education and training, schools, employers, unions and government. Membership is non-representative with an independent chair. • All AQF qualifications must be accredited by government authorised accrediting authorities (some providers have authority to self accredit)

  14. Doctoral Degree Masters Degree Graduate Diploma The old AQF Universities Graduate Certificate TVET Bachelor Degree Associate Degree Advanced Diploma Advanced Diploma Diploma Diploma Schools Certificate IV Certificate III Certificate II Certificate II Certificate I Certificate I

  15. Strengthened AQF 2011 and 2013 • The strengthened AQF was implemented on 1 July 2011 • Full implementation will occur by 1 January 2015 • Comprised of: • A new levels structure • Revised qualification type descriptors • Revised qualification specifications • Revised and new policies

  16. An example: AQF Level 9 : Masters

  17. Qualification descriptor type: Masters

  18. Qualification descriptor type: Masters

  19. Qualification descriptor type: Masters

  20. Pathways • The philosophy underpinning the AQF is lifelong learning • The AQF includes an explicit pathways policy • Focuses on student acquisition of knowledge, skills and their application as they progress through their education and working lives

  21. With thanks to AEI and AQF • www.aei.gov.au • www.aqf.edu.au • benjie.garcia@austrade.gov.au

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