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AQF

In Australia, you experience a unique kind of education – a learning style that encourages innovative, creative, independent thinking. You build skills to give you an advantage – Academically, Personally, Creatively and Professionally.

The Australian education system is distinguished from many other countries by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

The AQF is a national system established by the Australian Government that links courses and qualifications. It covers University, Vocational Education and Training, and School education.

The AQF allows you to move easily from one level of study to the next and from one institution to another as long as you satisfy student visa requirements. It gives you flexibility in career planning and encourages you to continue learning to help you through any career and lifestyle changes you make in your life.

The AQF provides guidelines for assessment and accreditation of qualifications such as Diplomas and Degrees. For example, you can seek credit towards a qualification for the knowledge and skills you gained through previous study, training, work and life experience. Once you establish the status of your existing qualifications, you can choose from appropriate level courses anywhere in Australia. Even if you partially complete an AQF qualification you are issued  a Statement of Attainment.

The AQF comprises thirteen national qualifications issued in:

  • Secondary schools
  • Vocational education and training institutions.
  • Higher education institutions (mainly universities).

 The diagram below groups the AQF qualifications according to the schools, vocational or higher education institutions that commonly issue  the qualifications. The diagram also shows typical learning pathways and links to more information – you can reach  this by clicking on  each  qualification.

Some AQF qualifications are offered by more than one type of institution. For example:

  • Both universities and vocational education and training institutions offer Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, and Bachelors Degree.
  • Vocational education and training institutions, usually in association with universities, may offer degrees, Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas.
  • Study for AQF qualifications may help a student in achieving articulation into internationally-recognised certifications or accreditations. These certifications or accreditations are usually industry specific.

Foundation Studies or Bridging courses

Foundation Studies or Bridging courses help students meet entry requirements for further study or may lead to further study that will result in an AQF qualification.

English language training courses

There are also wide ranges of English language training courses, which help students improve their English proficiency, meet  the standard   for further study.

Certificate IV – (12 to 18 months)

You will acquire a breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and competencies that cover a broad range of varied activities, in a variety of contexts that are usually complex and non-routine. You are expected to be able to demonstrate leadership and guidance of yourself and others, as well as contributing to technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature.

You will have to demonstrate performance in a broad range of skilled applications including evaluating and analysing current practices, develop new criteria and procedures for performing current practices. In addition to showing leadership and guiding others, you are expected to accept responsibility for others and demonstrate limited organisational skills.

Diploma – (18 to 24 months )

Diploma study involves breadth, depth and complexity covering planning and initiation of alternative approaches to skills or knowledge applications across a broad range of technical and/or management requirements, evaluation and co-ordination. Diploma holders will be capable of self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques. A diploma student will participate in the development of strategic initiatives and take personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organising others. Participation in teams both in routine work and undertaking planning and evaluation tasks is expected. Group or team coordination may be involved.

Advanced Diploma – (2 to 3 years)

This study involves breadth, depth and complexity involving analysis, diagnosis, design, planning, execution and evaluation across a broad range of technical and/or management functions. Skills include developing new criteria or application or knowledge or procedures. You will learn to apply a significant range of fundamental principles and complex techniques across a wide and often unpredictable variety of contexts in relation to either varied or highly specific functions. Also involved is contributing to the development of a broad plan, budget or strategy. You will learn to be accountable and take responsibility for yourself and others in achieving outcomes.

The following qualifications are available at Australian universities and approved higher education providers.

Associate Degree – (2 years)

An Associate Degree is a two year qualification following year 12 or equivalent, or Certificate III or IV. It is a shorter higher education qualification offering an exit point at the sub-degree level, or a fully articulated pathway into the Bachelor Degree for further in-depth study and professional preparation, or articulation into an Advanced Diploma for specialist industry competencies.

This study emphasises the foundational, research-based knowledge of an academic discipline, is broad-based in conceptual and theoretical content, often multi-disciplinary and develops generic employment-related skills within these discipline(s).

The Associate Degree qualification is offered by universities and other self-accrediting higher education providers, and other providers including TAFEs and private VET providers, that meet specific requirements.

Bachelor Degree – (Minimum 3 years)

Bachelor Degree (Honours) – (4 years)

The Bachelor degree is the fundamental university qualification and is the basic qualification for entry to the professions. Some professions may require additional vocational qualifications as a condition of entry.

his study involves acquiring a systematic and coherent body of knowledge, its underlying principles and concepts, and associated problem-solving techniques. You will develop the academic skills and attitudes to comprehend and evaluate new information, concepts and evidence from a wide range of sources. You will also develop the ability to review, consolidate, extend and apply the knowledge and techniques learnt.

This study usually involves major studies in an area where significant literature is available. Course content is to a significant depth and progressively developed to a high level, preparing students for further post-graduate study if desired.

A Bachelor Degree with honours takes an additional year after a Bachelor Degree. Honours may also be granted where outstanding achievement is recorded in a Bachelor Degree course of four or more years.

Graduate Diplomas – (12 months)

The Graduate Diploma either broadens individual skills obtained in an undergraduate program or develops vocational knowledge and skills in a new professional area. This qualification can also be described as further specialisation within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge.

Masters Degree – (1 to 2 years)

The Masters Degree involves enhancing specific professional or vocational skills. The Masters Degree is typically gained by research or coursework or a combination. Study involves acquiring in-depth understanding of a specific area of knowledge usually by independent research.

 A Masters Degree takes either one year after a Bachelor Degree with honours or two years after a Bachelor Degree.

Doctoral Degree – (Typically 3 years)

The Doctoral Degree is the highest award offered by Australian universities. Although it is a research degree, some programs may have a course work component. There are three components to a Doctoral Degree:

  • a searching review of the literature, experimentation or other systemic approach to a body of knowledge;
  • an original research project resulting in a significant contribution to knowledge and understanding and/or the application of knowledge within a discipline or field of study; and
  • a substantial and well-ordered thesis, demonstrating the relationship of the research to the broader framework of the discipline or field of study.

Planning for Overseas Health

Health and Safety come first for any student aspiring to study abroad. Students have to take certain precautions before-during-after their studies abroad to make their study abroad a memorable experience. If you are planning to study abroad, one of the most important things you will do is to select the right insurance coverage.

Before your departure itself, know as much as you can about the health and safety conditions in the host country. Many study abroad programs require you to submit physical and mental fitness forms. Be sure that you are in good health; get the required check-ups.

It is observed that most students face certain ailments as soon as they reach their destination. And as we all know the health care system overseas can be very complex and disheartening – however if you have the right health insurance in place it will be very handy.

If you wish to have a pleasant study abroad experience, it is very important you have Health Insurance plans and policies.

Here are the factors for deciding the right plan for YOU when looking for international health/ travel insurance.

The Duration of the Stay

Different insurance plans and policies are framed depending on the duration of the trip. A student will have to pick the best option that is available and applicable to his tenure of study.

The Location

If your study abroad destination is centrally located, you may be interested in hospitalization and medical expenditure features. If not, you should lay importance on Emergency Evacuation and Air Ambulance coverage.

 The Features

One has to look into a wide range of features like monthly payment options, renewal schemes, medical services and Prompt assistance. Some schemes cover lost luggage and trip cancellation protection too.

 So many plans are available and you will have to carefully evaluate what features you will need.

Loans and Scholarships

The Oxford and Cambridge society of India
Type: scholarships
Subject : Any @ Oxford or Cambridge
Duration : Max of 2 years
Open to: Applicants
1. must have attained first class Honours
2. must be below 25 years of age
3. must have obtained admission in Oxford or Cambridge
Value: Variable
How to apply:
Contact
Mrs. Supriya Gupta,
35A Friends colony,
New Delhi 110065
Apply by: Unknown

Rhodes scholarships

Type: scholarship

Subject: Pure or applied sciences, Law, humanities, Medicine @ Oxford

Duration: 2 years can be extended upto 3 years

Open to: Applicant

  1. may be me men or women but should be between the age of 19 and 25
  2. Should be unmarried
  3. must be citizen of India
  4. must hold first class Honours in related discipline

Value: Annual value £5000

Features:

  1. The total number of scholarships is 4
  2. This award can be concurrently held along with other awards
  3. The selection of the award will be through a personal interview. Travelling expenses for this interview will be borne by the Rhodes Trust

How to apply:

For further details contact

The secretary,

Rhodes scholarships (India),

St. Stephens College,

Delhi 110007

Apply by: July

Marshall charitable foundation

Type: Loan scholarships

Subject : Any

Duration : 3 years Max

Open to: Applicants

  1. must have outstanding academic record
  2. must have secured admission

Features:

  1. Applicant must sign an agreement, the terms and conditions of which is determined by the foundation
  2. The amount will be granted in installments
  3. The amount must be repaid with Interest within the time as stipulated by the foundation

Value:

Variable

How to apply:

For details contact

The Trustee,

Marshall charitable Foundation,

Appeejay chambers,

5 wallace st,

Fort,

Mumbai – 400001

Apply by: April

Type: Loan scholarship and scholarship
Subject :Architecture, Biochemistry, Business administration, chemistry, computer science, English Literature, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Psychology, Physics.
Duration : 1 year, but renewable
Open to:
Applicant must:
1.be graduates with good academic record
2. must be within 27 years of age
3. have secured admission, but those who haven’t secured are also eligible to apply
Value: Rs.50,000 – Rs.2,00,000
Features:
1.After initial screening, students will be called for an Interview, which is usually held in Mumbai
2. If selected, the students have to sign a legal agreement with the Endowment, the terms and conditions for which will be decided by the Endowment
3. Two referees are needed to apply. One must be from Mumbai
4. repayment starts after student starts to earn
How to apply:
For application forms and further info write to
The director,
J N Tata Endowment,
Bombay house,
24, Homi Modi St ,
Mumbai – 400001
Apply by: December

Type: Loan scholarships
Subject : Science, Technology
Duration : Variable
Open to: Applicant
1. must be of Indian national
2. must have consistently good academic record
Value: Variable
Features:
1. Students must furnish guarantee ( in form of guarantor having stipulated monthly income)
2. Students must furnish life insurance whose value will be decided by the Trust
3. Students must have attained minimum stipulated marks in their school finals and qualifying exams
How to apply:
For application forms write to
The Chief Executive,
R D Sethna scholarship fund,
Esplanade house,
29, Waudby road,
Mumbai – 400001
Apply by: March

PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK EDUCATIONAL LOAN SCHEME

Type: Loan scholarship
Subject :Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Medicine, Surgery, Dental Science, Agriculture, Vertinary, Management, Business Administration and other subjects at the discretion of the Bank
Duration:Unrestricted but at the discretion of the Bank
ELIGIBILITY:
The applicant must
1.be an Indian national in the age group of 16-30 years.
2.have passed at least one public examination
3.give Life insurance policy for value equal to 150% of the amount of loan.
4.give Suitable third party guarantee.
AMOUNT:
The amount of loan would possibly cover admission, tuition, Boarding & lodging expenses.
Features:
1. The loan will be issued in the name of the borrower in case he his an adult, if he is a minor, the loan will be issued in the name of the borrower and his parent/guardian
2.The borrower should submit a life insurance whose value will be determined by the Bank
3. The loan amount will be directly submitted to the Institution
4. The repayment starts after a year of completion of the course or after student secures an employment, whichever is earlier
5. Some conditions will be imposed by the bank (e.g. student should get 50% aggregate in semester examinations) for the continuation of the loan
6. Even if the student is going to receive any scholarships/fellowships, it will no way affects the student from receiving the loan
How to Apply:
For further information and application form contact
Punjab National Bank,
Priority sector & Lead Bank Division,
5 Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110 001
R D Birla Smarak Kosh Grants
Type: Grants
Subject : Training Grants for special training in Medical and allied fields
Duration : Variable
Open to:
Applicants
1. must be Indian National
2. must have completed Medicine
How to apply:
For application forms and further information contact
The Director,
R D Birla Smarak Kosh medical research center,
Bombay Hospital trust,
Hospital Avenue ,
Mumbai – 400020
Apply by: May
Royal commission overseas science research scholarships
Type : Research scholarships
Subject : Applied or pure science
Duration : 3 years Max
Open to:
Applicants
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must hold first class Masters
3. must not be more than 27 years of age
4. must have research experience
Value: Variable
How to apply:
For details contact
The Educational Adviser,
Ministry of Human resources development,
Department of Education,
External scholarships division, section ES4, B Wing,
Shastri Bhavan ,
New Delhi – 110001
Apply by: March
 
K C Mahindra Educational Trust
Type: Interest free loan scholarships
Subject : Engineering, Natural science, Medicine, Business Management, Survey and prospecting of Mineral resources of the country, Alternate sources of energy, Oceanography, Off shore drilling, Harvesting of ocean wealth, water management, Agriculture research and Engineering, Transportation, High tech electronics, Economics and other emerging areas related to science and tech.
Duration : 2 years
Open to:
Applicant
1. must have first class Bachelors
2. must be Indian National
3. should have secured admission, but those who have applied are also eligible.
Features:
1. Unlike other schemes those in the final year of their degree are not eligible to apply
2. Selection through Interview
Value: Variable
How to apply:
For application forms contact
The Managing trustee,
K C Mahindra Education Trust,
Cecil court, Mahakavi Bhusan Marg,
Mumbai 400039
Apply by: December
Royal society – Rutherford scholarships
Type: Research scholarships
Subject : Unspecified
Duration : 3 years
Open to:
Applicants
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must hold first class Masters
3. must not be more than 27 years of age
4. must have research experience
Value: Variable
How to apply:
For details contact
The Educational Adviser,
Ministry of Human resources development,
Department of Education,
External scholarships division,
section ES4, B Wing,
Shastri Bhavan ,
New Delhi – 110001
Apply by: March
Sri Guru Gobind singh Fellowships
Type: Research fellowships
Subject : relating to development of Punjab
Duration : Variable
Open to:
Applicants
1. must hold a first class Bachelors degree
2. must have consistently good academic record
Value: Variable
How to apply:
Contact
The General secretary,
Guru Gobind singh foundation,
Madhya margh,
Sector 15A,
Chandigargh
Apply by: March
Sahu Jain Trust scholarships
Type:scholarships
Subject : Engineering and Technology
Duration : Variable
Open to: Applicants
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must hold first class Bachelors
Value:
Variable
How to apply:
For details contact
The Secretary,
Sahu Jain Trust,
18 Institutional area,
Lodi road,
New Delhi – 110003
Apply by: March
Lalbhai Dalpatbahi charity trust
Type: Loan scholarships
Subject : Chemistry, Physics, Computer science, engineering, Medicine, and more
Duration : 3 years Max
Open to:
Applicants
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must have secured admission or waiting for admission letter
Value: Variable
How to apply:
For more info and form contact
The Secretary,
LalBhai DalpatBhai charity trust,
Sheth LalBhai DalpatBahi Vanda,
Pankore Naka,
Ahemadabad – 380001
Apply by: March
State Bank of India Educational loan scheme
Type: Loan scholarship
Subject :Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Medicine, Surgery, Dental Science, Agriculture, Vertinary, Management, Business Administration and other subjects at the discretion of the Bank
Duration :Unrestricted, but at the discretion of the bank
Eligibility:
Applicant must
1.have obtained first class in the last qualifying exam
2. have Secured admission in a recognised University
3. not exceed 30 years of age
4. show security equal to 200% of the loan amount
5. give third party guarantee
6. assign an Insurance policy equal to the loan amount to the bank
7. undertake that he will begin repayment of the amount after 6 months of completing the course or after securing employment whichever is earlier Value: Upto Rs.10,00,000
Features:
1. The loan will be issued in the name of the borrower in case he his an adult, if he is a minor, the loan will be issued in the name of the borrower and his parent/guardian
2.The borrower should submit a life insurance whose value will be determined by the Bank
3. The loan amount will be directly submitted to the Institution
4. The repayment starts after a year of completion of the course or after student secures an employment, whichever is earlier
5. Some conditions will be imposed by the bank (e.g. student should get 50% aggregate in semester examinations) for the continuation of the loan
6. Even if the student is going to receive any scholarships/fellowships, it will no way affects the student from receiving the loan
How to apply:
Application and further details can be obtained from your nearest State Bank of India
or
Contact
State Bank of India ,
P O Box 398 ,
11 Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110001
ITC scholarships
Type: scholarships
Subject : Business Management or Management related programmes @ London Business school, London school of economics, Manchester Business schol, Imperial college of science and Technology
Duration : 2 years Max
Open to:
Applicants
1. must be Indian National
2. must hold first class Bachelors degree
3. must have consistently good academic record
4. must be less than 27 years of age
5. must have secured admission in any of the above said Institutions
Features:
1. Selection through Interview
2. Scholarship tenable for Business Management or Management related programmes at London Business school, London school of economics, Manchester Business school, Imperial college of science and Technology
Value: Variable
How to apply: For further info and application forms contact
The corporate Public relations Manager,
ITC Ltd,
Virginis house,
37 chowringhee,
Calcutta 700071
Apply by: March
Rotary scholarships
Type: scholarship
Subject :Any
Duration :1 year
Open to:
Applicants
1. should be between 18 to 30 years of age
2. should hold first class honours degree in related discipline
3.work experience is preferred
Value:$10,000 + other expenses
Features:
1. There are 8 different scholarships administered. They are:
a. Graduate scholarships
b. Undergraduate scholarships
c. Vocational scholarships
d. Teachers and handicapped scholarships
e. Journalism scholarships
f. Freedom from Hunger scholarships
g. District scholarships
h. Group study exchange programme
2. Eligibility criteria and notification will appear separately for each
How to apply:
contact your nearest Rotary District Governor or write to :
The Governor,
Rotary club of Mumbai,
Red cross Building,
2nd floor,
Shahed Bhagat singh road,
Mumbai-400023
Apply by: July
India foundation Travel Grants
Type: Travel Grants
Subject : Any
Duration : Only travel grant
Open to:
Applicant
1. must be an Indian National
2. must have secured admission
Features:
1. students already begun their study are not eligible to apply
2. students should furnish a bond, terms and conditions of which will be determined by the foundation
3. students must repay the amount within 2 years
4. The amount will be paid directly to the authorised travel agents
Value: Airfare
How to apply:
Contact
The Executive secretary,
India Foundation,
595 Budhwar Peth,
Pune 411002
Apply by: April
Raunaq education Foundation
Type: Interest free Loan scholarships
Subject : Related to India ‘s need
Duration : 1 year
Open to:
Applicants
1. must have outstanding academic record
2. must have first class bachelors
3. must have secured admission
Value: Variable
How to apply:
Contact
Raunaq Education Foundation,
Allahabad Bank Building,
17 Parliament street ,
New Delhi – 110001
Apply by: March
Aga Khan Foundation
Type: Loan scholarships and scholarships
Subject : Any
Duration : 3 years
Open to: Applicants
1. must hold first class Bachelors or school final with consistent academic record
2. must have secured admission or at least applied
Value: Fees + Maintenance=
How to apply:
Contact
The chief counselor,
Aga Khan Foundation,
904 Rahenja chambers,
213 Nariman point ,
Mumbai – 400021
Apply by: February