My first exposure to qualifications frameworks was the Australian model.
I was asked to develop a workshop for the Canadian Industrial Adjustment Service that explained how the basic structure of the Red Seal apprentice program in Canada could be used to work with non-regulated trades within industry sectors.
I was very impressed. Since then much has happened. This information article outlines the Australian framework while drawing attention to the upcoming improvements.
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is a national policy framework developed to create a comprehensive national system of cross sectoral educational qualifications capable of supporting the increasingly diverse needs of students in education and training.
