AQF Levels
AQF (Australian Qualification Framework) qualifications can be issued within the VET sector from levels I to IV then Diploma and Advanced Diploma, provided that person has achieved competence in the type and number of units required.
The following further describes the AQF levels I to III.
CERTIFICATE I
Demonstrate knowledge by recall in a narrow range of areas
Demonstrate basic practical skills such as the use of relevant tools
Perform a sequence of routine tasks given clear direction
- Receive and pass on messages and information
CERTIFICATE II
Demonstrate basic operational knowledge in a moderate range of areas
Apply a defined range of skills
Apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems
Perform a range of tasks where choice between a limited range of options is required
Assess and record information from varied sources
- Take limited responsibility for own outputs in work and learning
CERTIFICATE III
Demonstrate some relevant theoretical knowledge
Apply a range of well developed skills
Apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems
Perform processes that require a range of well developed skills where some discretion and judgment is required
Interpret available information, using discretion and judgment
Take responsibility for own outputs in work and learning
- Take limited responsibility for the output of others
CERTIFICATE IV
Demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts
Apply solutions to a defined range of unpredicatable problems
Identify and apply skill and knowledge areas to a wide variety of contexts with depth in some areas
Identify, analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources
Take responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards
- Take limited responsibility for the quantity and quality of the output of others
DIPLOMA
Demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating theoretical concepts, with substantial depth in some areas
Analyse and plan approaches to technical problems or management requirements
Transfer and apply theoretical concepts and/or technical or creative skills to a range of situations
Evaluate information using it to forecast for planning or research purposes
Take responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad quantity and quality parameters
- Take limited responsibility for the achievement of group outcomes