Course accreditation resources
There are a number of documents that are essential as references when developing a course for accreditation.
Guides for developing training packages and accredited courses are available for free download from the Department of Education, Science and Training, or a free hard copy may be ordered by emailing the Department of Education, Training and the Arts accreditation team.
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The Australian Quality Training Framework 2007 Standards for Accredited Courses [PDF 169kb] is an essential reference for developing an accredited course.
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How to Accredit Courses in Queensland under the Australian Qualifications Training Framework [PDF 378kb] is a companion document, produced by the accreditation team. This document explains the processes for accrediting courses as required by the Training and Employment Recognition Council.
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The Department of Education, Science and Training's Training Package Development Handbook is a useful reference for developing units of competency and includes a development template.
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The Australian Quality Training Framework Standards for Registered Training Organisations document is useful, as a number of the registered training organisation standards are referenced within the Guidelines for Course Developers.
The National Training Information Service website is a good reference point for up-to-date information on endorsed training package qualifications and accredited courses.
Any accreditation process should also involve consultation (where possible) with the following:
- peak industry, industry sector or community bodies
- industry experts.
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