Review Paper on Australia Qualification Framework

The Australian Qualification framework is comprehensive framework responsible for regulated qualifications encompassing Australian Higher Education, Vocational Education and Training and School system. AQF came into existence in 1995 followed by four editions and two reviews in 2011 and 2013. The recent review has been done in September 2019, which is planned to be implemented soon. The present AQF, supports contemporary, relevant and nationally consistent qualification outcomes, together with quality assurance arrangements there by building confidence and trust in qualification by all stakeholders. The AQF register which is maintained at national level provides verification for all AQF qualifications and the organizations that are authorized to issue them. Presently AQF comprises of 10 levels 14 qualification types which defines relative complexity, depth of knowledge and skills and autonomy to be demonstrated by learner at respective levels. The development and maintenance of pathways with in AQF provide easy access to qualification so that learners have ease in mobility between different education and training sectors. The paper highlights the significant components of AQF that provide directions to those who are in process of implementation of qualification framework in their countries. Prof. (Mrs.) Chanchal Mehra | Mrs. Shivani Badodiya "Review Paper on Australia Qualification Framework" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-6 , October 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd33495.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/randd-management/33495/review-paper-on-australia-qualification-framework/prof-mrs-chanchal-mehra