AQFAustralian Qualifications Framework
The national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training, from Certificate I to Doctoral level.
ASQAAustralian Skills Quality Authority
The national regulator for vocational education and training, responsible for registering and auditing RTOs.
AVETMISS
The Australian Vocational Education and Training Management Information Statistical Standard for reporting VET data.
CRICOS
The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students - required to deliver to international students.
ELICOS
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students.
LLNLanguage, Literacy & Numeracy
The core skills assessed and supported to ensure learners can meet the demands of training and work.
NCVER
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research - Australia’s primary source of VET statistics and research.
NRTNationally Recognised Training
Training and qualifications that lead to outcomes recognised across Australia.
RPLRecognition of Prior Learning
Assessment of a learner’s existing skills and knowledge against the requirements of a unit or qualification.
RTORegistered Training Organisation
An organisation registered to deliver nationally recognised training and issue qualifications.
SMESubject-Matter Expert
A specialist whose industry expertise informs the development and validation of training resources.
TASTraining and Assessment Strategy
The framework that documents how a qualification will be delivered and assessed for a cohort.
TGAtraining.gov.au
The national register of VET, listing training packages, qualifications, units and RTOs.
UoCUnit of Competency
The smallest nationally recognised component of a qualification, specifying skills and knowledge.
VETVocational Education & Training
Education and training focused on practical, work-related skills and competencies.
NVR Act
The National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, which established ASQA.