Australian Qualifications Framework implementation handbook

This handbook provides a detailed guide for the implementation of the Australian Qualifications Framework. It should be read in conjunction with documents issued by accrediting bodies. The handbook consists of six sections: An overview of the Australian Qualifications Framework [which provides] a brief introduction of the Australian Qualifications Framework with a description of its key features; Guidelines [which provides] information required to determine the level of a qualification; Transition arrangements [which provides] advice on how to convert an existing qualification to a qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework, together with advice as to the requirements which must be met; Articulation arrangements [which contains] a set of principles to assist the establishment of connections between the qualifications; Issuing a qualification [which provides] advice regarding who issues a qualification, how and when; [and] Monitoring the Framework [which contains] details regarding the Australian Qualifications Framework Advisory Board which is being established to monitor implementation of the Framework.

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