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Qualifications
TAFE Queensland offers a wide range of nationally recognised qualifications:
Vocational Graduate Diplomas and Vocational Graduate Certificates
- are a similar level to a higher education Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma
- provide high level employment related skills and knowledge with a focus on competency in a workplace environment
- usually take the equivalent of 6-12 months full time.
Advanced Diplomas and Diplomas:
- are widely respected by employers, providing high level, practical managerial employment skills
- may allow you to articulate or gain credit towards further study at university
- can assist with upgrading skills or entering the workforce again at a more qualified level
- usually take the equivalent of 1-2 years full time.
Certificates I-IV:
- help develop skills in specific career fields, enhance your employment skills, or provide a stepping stone for people seeking to enter the workforce again or change career path
- usually take the equivalent of 6-18 months full time.
Statements of Attainment:
- awarded to students who successfully complete components of Certificates, Diplomas or Advanced Diplomas
- awarded to students who successfully complete a nationally accredited short course.
Visit the Australian Qualifications Framework website for more information.
Qualification levels
Find out more about key features and outcomes of the different qualification levels.
This page was last updated at 14-October-2011