• relevant competency standards and assessment processes

What is the Australian Qualifications Framework?
The Australian Qualifications Framework (commonly known as the AQF) is a unified system of national qualifications in schools, vocational education and training (TAFEs and private providers) and the higher education sector (mainly universities).
The qualifications are:
Senior Secondary Certificate of Education;
Certificate I;
Certificate II;
Certificate III;
Certificate IV;
Diploma, Advanced Diploma;
Associate Degree;
Bachelor Degree;
Vocational Graduate Certificate;
Vocational Graduate Diploma;
Graduate Certificate;
Graduate Diploma;
Masters Degree;
Doctoral Degree.


1. Element

Identify own learning needs for skill development

Performance criteria
1.1
Personal learning needs and skill gaps are self assessed
1.2
Advice on learning needs is provided to relevant personnel
1.3
Opportunities for undertaking personal skill development activities are identified and planned in liaison with work groups and relevant personnel

2. Undertake personal skill development

Performance criteria
2.1
Appropriate opportunities provided by the workplace are identified
2.2
Opportunities are identified to use appropriate new skills in workplace activities
2.3
Coaching / mentoring advice is followed through in work activities

3. Monitor learning effectiveness

Performance criteria
3.1
Feedback from individuals or colleagues is used to identify future learning opportunities
3.2
Where a final assessment process is carried out, the outcomes are reviewed and further learning needs are identified.
3.3
Suggestions for improving learning opportunities and assessment processes are provided to appropriate personnel