Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Review discussion paper released
On 12 December 2018, the The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Review Panel released the Discussion Paper: Review of the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Article content originally published by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training.
In the 2017-18 budget, the Australian Government announced a review of the AQF, which will ensure that the framework continues to meet the needs of students, employers, education providers and the wider community.
The AQF was last reviewed between 2009–2011. Since then there have been technological advances in education delivery, increased uptake of sub-qualifications and changes to international practice related to qualifications frameworks.
The Minister for Education and Training has appointed the following experts to the AQF Review Panel:
- Professor Peter Noonan (Chair), Professor of Tertiary Education Policy at Victoria University
- Mr Allan Blagaich, Executive Director of School Curriculum and Standards, WA Department of Education
- Professor Sally Kift, Adjunct Professor, College of Business, Law & Governance at James Cook University
- Ms Megan Lilly, Head of Workforce Development, Ai Group
- Ms Leslie Loble, Deputy Secretary, External Affairs and Regulation, NSW Department of Education
- Professor Elizabeth More AM, Dean, Australian Institute of Management School of Business
- Ms Marie Persson, Member, New South Wales Skills Board, Chair, NSW Skills Board Industry Reference Group, Member, Monash Commission
The Minister for Education and Training, and the Council of Australian Governments Education and Industry and Skills Councils, have approved the Terms of Reference for the review.
The review will involve broad public consultation in response to a discussion paper and will include extensive consultations with the sector. Public consultations are planned for February 2019 and the review’s final report will be provided to government by September 2019.
The department contracted PhillipsKPA to provide contextual research for the review, related to international qualifications frameworks and domestic use of the AQF.
In mid-2018 the department contracted Ithaca Group to investigate credit pathways in VET and Higher Education, to help inform the Review.
Further information on the consultation process will be released as it becomes available. Inquiries about the AQF Review can be made to AQFReview@education.gov.au.
Discussion Paper and Submissions
On 12 December 2018, the AQF Review Panel released a discussion paper, which has links to further information:
Discussion Paper: Review of the Australian Qualifications Framework
Changing work requires new skills and learning methods
Incorporating shorter form credentials into the AQF
Other Countries – Shorter Form Credentials in Qualifications Frameworks
Public submissions are now open and must be received by 15 March 2019.
All interested parties are encouraged to make a submission using the submission form.
Submissions can be sent to AQFReview@education.gov.au.
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