Provided below is an equivalency table showing how pre-AQF qualifications correspond with current AQF awards.
Please note that individual industries value older qualifications differently and, as such, the table below is an approximate guide only.
Some qualifications are never considered outdated, whereas certain occupations/industries may require refresher training or requalification at specific intervals or after a period of time.
It is up to prospective employers or educational institutions to determine the value of your older qualifications.
AQF 1995-current |
RATE 1990–1999 |
ACTA 1985–1989 |
ACAAE 1971–1984 |
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Doctoral Degree |
Doctoral Degree |
Doctoral Degree |
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Master Degree |
Master Degree |
Master Degree |
Master Degree |
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(PG2) |
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Graduate Diploma |
Graduate Diploma |
Graduate |
Graduate Diploma |
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Vocational Graduate Diploma |
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Diploma |
(PG1) |
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Graduate Certificate |
Graduate Certificate |
Graduate |
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Vocational Graduate Certificate |
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Certificate |
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Bachelor Honours Degree |
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Bachelor Degree |
Bachelor Degree |
Bachelor Degree |
Bachelor Degree |
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(including Bachelor Honours Degree) |
(including Bachelor Honours Degree) |
(UG1) (including Bachelor Honours |
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Degree) |
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Associate Degree |
Diploma Stream 3600 |
Diploma |
Diploma (UG2) |
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Advanced Diploma |
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Diploma |
Associate Diploma |
Associate |
Associate Diploma |
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Stream 3500 |
Diploma |
(UG3) |
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Associate Diploma |
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Stream 3400 |
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Certificate IV |
Advanced Certificate |
Advanced |
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Stream 3300 |
Certificate |
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Certificate III |
Certificate Stream 3200 |
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Certificate II |
Certificate Stream 3100 |
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Certificate I |
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Certificate Stream 2200 |
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Certificate Stream 2100 |
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