The AQF is Australia’s national qualifications framework, covering schools, vocational training, and higher education. Created by the Australian Government, it facilitates pathways to formal qualifications and ensures quality in education. The AQF has 10 levels, from certificate one to doctoral level ten, with levels five to ten for higher education awards.

HIGH SCHOOL   TAFE/COLLEGE   UNIVERSITY   AQF LEVEL
Doctoral Degree 10
Masters Degree 9
Bachelor Honours Degree | Graduate Certificate | Graduate Diploma 8
Bachelor Degree 7
Advanced Diploma | Associate Degree 6
Diploma 5
Certificate IV 4
Certificate III 3
Certificate II 2
Certificate I 1
Senior Secondary Certificate of Education