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The Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) is an independent statutory authority that assists governments in implementing the National Quality Framework (NQF) for early childhood education and care throughout Australia. [1]
approved learning frameworks; a national quality rating and assessment process; minimum qualifications of staff and educator to child ratios; a new national body called the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority. The National Quality Framework took effect on 1 January 2012 with key requirements being phased in over time.
The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education. [1]The agency's purpose [2] is to protect student interests and the reputation of Australia's higher education sector through a proportionate, risk-reflective approach to quality assurance that supports diversity, innovation and excellence.
There is significant overlap, however; a TAFE college may offer degrees and universities may offer certificates and diplomas (so called 'dual sector' providers). There has been a strong push towards mutual recognition of qualifications, with VET or Higher Education courses recognised towards other courses (and for those under 21 towards an SSCE).
Tertiary education in Australia is formal education beyond high school in Australia, consisting of both government and private institutions and divided into two sectors; Higher Education (provided by universities) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) provided by government-owned TAFEs & private Registered Training Organisations (RTO).
The government maintains lists of "recognized bodies" that have the right to grant UK degrees, [29] and of "listed bodies" that offer courses validated by a recognized body and leading to degrees of that body. [30] UK institutions offering courses leading to degrees are subject to quality assurance by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). [31]
Training for the qualifications can be earned from the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic, the Barbados Vocational Training Board, [5] or the National Initiative for Service Excellence. [6] Standards for the qualifications are drawn up by industry experts and qualifications are only awarded where the trainee can demonstrate the ability to meet ...
The Certificate IV in TESOL is a qualification for those entering the field of Teaching English as a foreign or second language.Certificate IV in TESOL courses are delivered by a number of Australian Registered training organisations (RTOs), with the qualification being recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).