4th July 2008

Registration Number 1971 and 2748
Registered to Provide Migration Advice

MARN numbers:
0208366, 0426675, 0641256, 0742456 and 0640237

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Offshore qualifications vs Aus standards

Country specific information - how does your qualification compare to the Australian qualification ?

The following table outlines equivalences between AQF levels in Australia and NVQ in the United Kingdom.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)	U.K. Qualification Level (NVQ & GNVQ)
Certificate I
Certificate II	NVQ 1/GNVQ Foundation
Certificate III	NVQ 2/GNVQ Intermediate
Certificate IV
Diploma	NVQ 3/Higher National Cerificate
Advanced Diploma	NVQ 4/Higher National Diploma
Bachelor Degree	Equivalent
Graduate Certificate	Equivalent
Graduate Diploma	NVQ 4
Masters Degree	Equivalent
Doctoral Degree	Equivalent

For trades and similar occupations, you need a qualification at the standard of (minimum) a Aus advanced diploma (NVQ 4 level) PLUS an apprenticeship
For professional occupations, you need at least a Bachelor degree level qualification

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Offshore qualifications vs Aus standards

Offshore qualifications vs Aus standards

Country specific information - how does your qualification compare to the Australian qualification ?

The following table outlines equivalences between AQF levels in Australia and NVQ in the United Kingdom.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)

U.K. Qualification Level (NVQ & GNVQ)