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responsibility for organization of others; and with limited responsibility for
the quantity and quality of the output of others in a team within limited
parameters
Diploma Graduates will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills: with
depth in some areas of specialization; to transfer and apply theoretical
concepts and/or technical and/or creative skills in a range of situations ;
with personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical
operations with responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad
parameters for quantity and quality; and with initiative and judgment to
organize the work of self and others and plan, coordinate and evaluate the
work of teams within broad but generally well- defined parameters
Advanced
Diploma
Graduates will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills: with
depth in areas of specialization; with initiative and judgment in planning,
design, technical or management functions with some direction; to adapt a
range of fundamental principles and complex techniques to known and
unknown situations; and across a broad range of technical or management
functions with accountability for personal outputs and personal and team
outcomes within broad parameters
Associate Degree Graduates will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills: with
initiative and judgment in planning, problem solving and decision making in
paraprofessional practice; to adapt knowledge and skills in a range of contexts
and/or for further studies in one or more disciplines; to adapt fundamental
principles, concepts and techniques to known and unknown situations; and
with responsibility and accountability for own learning and work and in
collaboration with others within broad parameters
Source: (Framework, 2013, p. 39)
The above stated qualifications (levels) are categorised broadly three level based on Griffin
(2016) report:
Table 6.5: Three levels of financial return in AQF
Three Groups of
Qualification
Level Features (Financial Return)
Lower Level Qualification Certificate I & II Low financial return
Mid Level Qualification Certificate III & IV Higher financial return compare
to lower level
Higher Level Qualification Advanced diploma &
Diploma
A good financial return
6.6. Social recognition/Peoples’perceptions aboutTVETsector
Very recently Gore et al. (2017) conducted a study on VET aspirations. Gore et al (2007)
identified VET is not preferred as an academic choice by all students of Australia. VET is the
option for those studentswho do not have any intention to go for higher education. This study
found that, students having specific characteristics aremore likely to select VET as their highest
level of intended education.
 From lower socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds
 Attending schools in metropolitan locations
 Male
 In the early years of secondary school
 With lower cultural capital