AQF definition

AQF means the Australian Qualifications Framework.

AQF means Australian Qualification Framework

AQF means Australian Qualification Framework ‘Approved training’ means training undertaken (both on and off the job) in a traineeship involving formal instruction, both theoretical and practical and supervised practice in accordance with a traineeship scheme approved by the Tasmanian State Training Authority (the Authority). For the purpose of this definition, the training will be accredited by and lead to qualifications being issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level II, III or IV. ‘Certificate’ means a qualification or part qualification endorsed under the AQF. ‘Trainee’ means a person employed under the provisions of the Tasmanian State Service National Training Wage Award and who is bound by a traineeship Agreement made in accordance with that award. The Traineeship provisions of this Award, the Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, do not apply to Trainees employed after the date of operation of this Award ‘Traineeship Agreement’ means an agreement made between the employer and trainee for a traineeship and which is registered with the Authority. For the purpose of this definition, a Traineeship Agreement is to be made in accordance with the traineeship scheme and is not to operate unless this condition is met. ‘Traineeship scheme’ means an approved traineeship applicable to a group or class of employees employed under the State Service Act 2000. For the purpose of this definition, a traineeship scheme is not to be given approval unless consultation and negotiation has occurred with the relevant union on the terms of the traineeship scheme and traineeship. An application for approval of a traineeship scheme is to identify the relevant union and demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Authority that the above-mentioned consultation and negotiation has occurred. A traineeship scheme is to include a standard format to be used for a Traineeship Agreement. ‘Year 10’ means, for the purposes of this award, any person leaving school before completing year 10 will be deemed to have completed year 10.

Examples of AQF in a sentence

• Stage 2 Entry An apprentice enters Stage 2: • on attainment of 25% of the total competency points for the relevant AQF Certificate III qualification specified in the training plan ; or • 12 months* after commencing the apprenticeship; whichever is earlier.

• Where the training plan provides for the completion of a relevant AQF 3 qualification: Stage of Apprenticeship Entry, Exit and Progression Requirements Stage 1 Entry Nil entry requirements Exit There is no exit point at this stage.

• Where the training plan provides for the completion of a relevant AQF 4 qualification: Stage of Apprenticeship Entry, Exit and Progression Requirements Stage 1 Entry Nil entry requirements Exit There is no exit point at this stage.

• Where the training plan provides for the completion of a relevant AQF 5 qualification: Stage of Apprenticeship Entry, Exit and Progression Requirements Stage 1 Entry Nil entry requirements.

• Stage 2 Entry An apprentice enters Stage 2: • on attainment of 25% of the total competency points for the relevant AQF Certificate IV qualification specified in the training plan ; or • 12 months* after commencing the apprenticeship; whichever is earlier.

More Definitions of AQF

AQF means the policy framework that defines all qualifications recognised nationally in post-compulsory education and training within Australia. The AQF comprises titles and guidelines which define each qualification, together with principles and protocols covering articulation and issuance of qualifications and Statements of Attainment.

AQF means the Australian Qualifications Framework. AQTF means the Australian Quality Training Framework. ASQA means the Australian Skills Quality Authority.

AQF means the Australian Qualifications Framework. The AQF is a system of 12 national qualifications in schools, vocational education and training (TAFEs and private providers) and the higher education sector (mainly universities).

AQF means the Australian Qualifications Framework guidelines;

AQF means the framework for regulated qualifications in the Australian education and training system, as agreed by the Commonwealth, State and Territory ministerial council with responsibility for higher education.

AQF means the framework known as the "Australian Qualifications Framework" endorsed by the Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs to commence on 1 January 1995, as amended from time to time by that Ministerial Council;

AQF means the Australian Qualifications Framework. The AQF is a system of twelve national qualifications in schools, vocational education and training (TAFEs and private providers) and the higher education sector (mainly universities). The AQF is set out in Appendix 3.