What is Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)?

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is a system of national qualifications in Australia that covers all levels of education and training, from school to higher education.
The AQF consists of 10 levels, ranging from Certificate I to Doctoral Degree, and includes both formal qualifications, such as degrees and diplomas, and informal qualifications, such as industry-specific certifications. AQF level 1 has the lowest complexity and AQF level 10 has the highest complexity.
AQF Levels
- Level 1 – Certificate I
- Level 2 – Certificate II
- Level 3 – Certificate III
- Level 4 – Certificate IV
- Level 5 – Diploma
- Level 6 – Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree
- Level 7 – Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 – Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 – Masters Degree
- Level 10 – Doctoral Degree
https://www.aqf.edu.au/framework/aqf-qualifications










