What is the Australian Quality Training Framework?
TheAustralian Quality Training Framework (AQTF)is a set of nationally agreed standards that ensures the high quality of vocational education and training services in Australia. The AQTF evolved from the original Australian Recognition Framework (ARF) that underwent revision during 2000 and 2001. On 8 June 2001, Ministers renamed the framework to the Australian Quality Training Framework. The name was changed to reflect the increased emphasis on quality in the national vocational education and training system. There are two sets of standards under the AQTF; Standards for Registered Training Organisations and Standards for State and Territory Registering and Course Accrediting Bodies. To find out more about the Australian vocational education and training system, check out theBack to Basicsbooklet or seewww.training.com.au.
The Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) was developed by the Australian National Training Authority in conjunction with States and Territories, the Commonwealth and industry and endorsed by Ministers for vocational education and training on 8th June 2001. The key objective of the AQTF is to provide the basis for a nationally consistent, high quality vocational education and training system for Australia. It encourages greater flexibility and responsiveness on the part of training organisations as well supporting a competitive national training market. The AQTF consists of two parts: • Standards for Registered training Organisations; and • Standards for State and Territory Registering / Course Accrediting Bodies. The AQTF provides the foundation for the mutual recognition of training organisations, qualifications and training products throughout Australia and incorporates revised registration arrangements for training organisations. New recognition arrangements are underpinned
