Strengthened AQF approved
At its meeting on 18 March 2011 the Ministerial Council for Tertiary Education and Employment (MCTEE) agreed to further refinements to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) arising from the work of the AQF Council. These refinements, which follow further consultations with the university sector, enhance the Masters degree and provide a more comprehensive Doctoral [...]
Strengthened AQF released
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Council has released the final version of the strengthened AQF. The document is available to download from the AQF website (Select ‘The Australian Qualifications Framework – pending MCTEE approval 2010’.) The council has developed its advice for the Ministerial Council for Tertiary Education and Employment (MCTEE) and anticipates that the [...]
Strengthened AQF released
Source: Licensing Line News The AQF Council released the final version of the strengthened AQF on 30 September 2010. It is available for AQF stakeholders information here – The Australian Qualifications Framework – pending MCTEE approval 2010.pdf The AQF Council has developed its advice for the Ministerial Council for Tertiary Education and Employment (MCTEE) and [...]
International students and CRICOS registration
Source: Licensing Line News Registered training organisations are reminded that any course leading to an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification for an international student must be CRICOS registered. Under Section 8 of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, training providers that are not CRICOS registered cannot offer an AQF course to an overseas [...]
VETAB Newsletter September 2010
The September issue of the VETAB eNewsletter contains news items on: – the new AQTF Essential Conditions and Standards – financial viability assessments – the TAE40110 Certificate IV – guidelines on issuing AQF qualifications – security industry reforms – upcoming professional development workshops Select link below to read full newsletter: http://www.vetab.nsw.gov.au/enews/Sept_2010.html
New SIR07 and SIT07 Learning Materials
Source: TVET Australia TVET Australia is pleased to advise the listing of new SIR07 (Retail) and SIT07 (Tourism, Hospitality & Events) Training Packages. These excellent Learner Guides have been developed by one of Australia’s most respected specialist training providers to the hospitality industry. Published as hardcopy volumes, each title addresses an individual unit of competency [...]
Strengthening the AQF
The Australian Qualifications Framework Council is seeking stakeholder comments on the consultation paper Strengthening the AQF: A Framework for Australia’s Qualifications. read more online
Strengthening the AQF update
Source: Training Packages @ work The Australian Qualifications Framework Council met on 16 June 2010 and agreed on a package of policies that should comprise the strengthened AQF read more online
AQF Council update
The Australian Qualification Framework Council has extended the deadline for stakeholders to provide feedback on the draft AQF Issuance Policy. read more online
AQF overhaul – submissions invited
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Council has issued the consultation paper: ‘Strengthening the AQF: An Architecture for Australia’s Qualifications’. The paper builds on earlier consultations this year. Members are invited to contribute to TDA’s response by sending comments to pamcaven@bigpond.com by 14 October. A copy of TDA’s earlier submission is attached as background information. Consultation workshops [...]