Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Qualification Comparison
Australian Qualification Framework AQF qualification comparison is the process through which an overseas degree, diploma, or trade qualification is matched against Australia's national education standard to determine whether it meets the minimum requirement for a skilled visa, professional registration, or skills assessment. The AQF organises all Australian qualifications into ten levels from Certificate I at the foundational end through to Doctoral Degree at Level 10 with each level defining a specific standard of knowledge, skills, and professional application.
For skilled migration applicants, where your overseas qualification sits within this structure directly affects your visa points score, with a recognised doctorate earning 20 points, a recognised bachelor or master degree earning 15 points, and a recognised diploma or trade qualification earning 10 points. Most overseas qualifications are not automatically recognised; a formal skills assessment from the designated authority for the relevant occupation is required, and that assessment uses AQF equivalence as one of its primary evaluation benchmarks.
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