Courses and Qualifications
Australia has a set of qualifications endorsed by the Australian Government called the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) and each qualification is paired with the level of education it represents.
Qualifications that are in AQF level 1 to 4 are known as Vocational Education. These qualifications include Certificate I to IV. Duration of these courses range from one to two years. Vocational qualifications are popular among students who want to be job ready in a shorter duration of time and can follow a specific set of routine tasks.
The VET sector includes the following types of qualifications:
- Certificate I to IV
- Diploma
- Advanced diploma
- Vocational graduate certificate/diploma
Entry Requirements
Applicants that wish to apply for VET courses are required to have graduated the Australian Year 10, 11 or 12. It is important to take note that, just like higher education courses, VET courses have different prerequisites and work experience requirements. Some courses may have prerequisite subjects or work experience requirements. For example, courses like arts and design may require the applicant to submit a portfolio.
Due to education providers having different entry requirements, it is best to contact these different providers and check to see which one applies to you.
