5 Certificate Level
Broad Level 5 Certificate Level
Certificate Level provides a knowledge and skills base ranging from an understanding of basic concepts and the ability to perform a defined range of routine and predictable activities, to a breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge incorporating some theoretical concepts and the ability to apply knowledge and skills to a variety of contexts most of which are complex and non-routine.
This broad level comprises the following narrow levels:
51 Certificate III & IV Level
Narrow Level 51 Certificate III & IV Level
Certificate III & IV Level provides a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts and the skills necessary to perform a broad range of skilled applications, to provide technical advice of a complex nature and to provide workgroup leadership when organising activities.
Theoretical and Vocational Orientation
The focus is on the application of a defined range of well developed skills to a variety of predictable or unpredictable problems in a specific field, with a general understanding of the underlying theories and methods related to that field.
Entry Requirements
Entry to this level is by various pathways which may include the completion of Year 10 or equivalent, or higher, or completion of a recognised programme and/or recognition of prior learning .
This narrow level comprises the following detailed levels:
511 Certificate IV
512 Statement of Attainment at Certificate IV Level
513 Bridging and Enabling Course at Certificate IV Level
514 Certificate III
515 Statement of Attainment at Certificate III Level
516 Bridging and Enabling Course at Certificate III Level
511 Certificate IV
Certificate IV provides a broad knowledge and skills base incorporating some theoretical concepts and develops the ability to apply the knowledge and skills to a wide variety of contexts with depth in some areas.
Theoretical and Vocational Orientation
The focus is on the application of advanced skills to a range of complex and non-routine activities and an understanding of the underlying theories and concepts. Education at this level may also develop workgroup leadership skills.
Entry Requirements
Entry to this level is by various pathways which may include the completion of Year 12 or equivalent, or completion of a recognised programme and/or recognition of prior learning.
Notional Duration
The duration is dependent on the pathway taken. Examples of possible pathways include work-based training, school or other educational institution-based training, an accumulation of short courses, or recognition of prior learning either wholly or in combination with a training programme.
Inclusions
This category includes Advanced Certificates issued under the Register of Australian Tertiary Education.
512 Statement of Attainment at Certificate IV Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate IV Level is a record of recognised learning either as partial completion of a course, attainment of competencies within a Training Package or completion of a nationally accredited short course which may contribute towards a qualification at Certificate IV Level.
Theoretical and Vocational Orientation
The focus is on the application of advanced skills to a range of complex and non-routine activities and an understanding of the underlying theories and concepts. Education at this level may also develop workgroup leadership skills.
Entry Requirements
Entry to this level is by various pathways which may include the completion of Year 12 or equivalent, or completion of a recognised programme and/or recognition of prior learning.
Notional Duration
Duration of education at this level may vary.
513 Bridging and Enabling Course at Certificate IV Level
Bridging and Enabling Course at Certificate IV Level provides specific background knowledge to allow further detailed study at a level higher than Certificate IV Level for students who do not have the pre-requisite subject matter knowledge or who have not studied for some time.
Theoretical and Vocational Orientation
The focus is on the application of advanced skills to a range of complex and non-routine activities and an understanding of the underlying theories and concepts.
Entry Requirements
Entry to this level is by various pathways which may include the completion of Year 12 or equivalent, or completion of a recognised programme and/or recognition of prior learning.
Notional Duration
Duration of education at this level may vary.
514 Certificate III
Certificate III provides a broad knowledge base and develops the ability to apply well developed skills across a broad range of activities in a variety of contexts most of which are complex and non-routine and where some discretion and judgement is required.
Theoretical and Vocational Orientation
The focus is on a defined range of well developed skills and the application of known solutions to a variety of predictable problems underpinned by some relevant theoretical knowledge. Education at this level may also develop basic workgroup leadership skills.
Entry Requirements
Entry to this level is by various pathways which may include the completion of Year 10 or equivalent, or higher, or completion of a recognised programme and/or recognition of prior learning.
Notional Duration
The duration is dependent on the pathway taken. Examples of possible pathways include work-based training, school or other educational institution-based training, an accumulation of short courses, or recognition of prior learning either wholly or in combination with a training programme.
Inclusions
This category includes Trade Certificates.
515 Statement of Attainment at Certificate III Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate III Level is a record of recognised learning either as partial completion of a course, attainment of competencies within a Training Package or completion of a nationally accredited short course which may contribute towards a qualification at Certificate III Level.
Theoretical and Vocational Orientation
The focus is on a defined range of well developed skills and the application of known solutions to a variety of predictable problems underpinned by some relevant theoretical knowledge. Education at this level may also develop basic workgroup leadership skills.
Entry Requirements
Entry to this level is by various pathways which may include the completion of Year 10 or equivalent, or higher, or completion of a recognised programme and/or recognition of prior learning.
Notional Duration
Duration of education at this level may vary.
516 Bridging and Enabling Course at Certificate III Level
Bridging and Enabling Course at Certificate III Level provides specific background knowledge to allow further detailed study at a level higher than Certificate III Level for students who do not have the pre-requisite subject matter knowledge or who have not studied for some time.
Theoretical and Vocational Orientation
The focus is on a defined range of well developed skills and the application of known solutions to a variety of predictable problems underpinned by some relevant theoretical knowledge.
Entry Requirements
Entry to this level is by various pathways which may include the completion of Year 10 or equivalent, or higher, or completion of a recognised programme and/or recognition of prior learning.
Notional Duration
Duration of education at this level may vary.
52 Certificate I & II Level
Narrow Level 52 Certificate I & II Level
Certificate I & II Level provides a knowledge and skills base ranging from basic knowledge in a narrow range of areas to basic operational knowledge in a moderate range of areas.
Theoretical and Vocational Orientation
The focus is on basic practical skills with some theoretical component and a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures with some accountability for the quality of outcomes, underpinned by a basic knowledge in a range of areas.
Entry Requirements
Entry to this level is by various pathways which may include the completion of Year 10 or equivalent, or completion of a recognised programme and/or recognition of prior learning.
This narrow level comprises the following detailed levels:
521 Certificate II
522 Statement of Attainment at Certificate II Level
523 Bridging and Enabling Course at Certificate II Level
524 Certificate I
525 Statement of Attainment at Certificate I Level
521 Certificate II
Certificate II provides basic operational knowledge in a moderate range of areas and develops the ability to apply a defined range of skills in contexts in which the choice of actions required is usually clear and there is limited complexity in the range of options.
Theoretical and Vocational Orientation
The focus is on a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and the application of solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.
Entry Requirements
Entry to this level is by various pathways which may include the completion of Year 10 or equivalent, or completion of a recognised programme and/or recognition of prior learning.
Notional Duration
The duration is dependent on the pathway taken. Examples of possible pathways include work-based training, school or other educational institution-based training, an accumulation of short courses, or recognition of prior learning either wholly or in combination with a training programme.
522 Statement of Attainment at Certificate II Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate II Level is a record of recognised learning either as partial completion of a course, attainment of competencies within a Training Package or completion of a nationally accredited short course which may contribute towards a qualification at Certificate II Level.
Theoretical and Vocational Orientation
The focus is on a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and the application of solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.
Entry Requirements
Entry to this level is by various pathways which may include the completion of Year 10 or equivalent, or completion of a recognised programme and/or recognition of prior learning.
Notional Duration
Duration of education at this level may vary.
523 Bridging and Enabling Course at Certificate II Level
Bridging and Enabling Course at Certificate II Level provides specific background knowledge to allow further detailed study at a level higher than Certificate II Level for students who do not have the pre-requisite subject matter knowledge or who have not studied for some time.
Theoretical and Vocational Orientation
The focus is on a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and the application of solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.
Entry Requirements
Entry to this level is by various pathways which may include the completion of Year 10 or equivalent, or completion of a recognised programme and/or recognition of prior learning.
Notional Duration
Duration of education at this level may vary.
524 Certificate I
Certificate I provides basic knowledge in a narrow range of areas and develops the ability to perform a defined range of routine and predictable activities.
Theoretical and Vocational Orientation
The focus is on a limited range of functions involving defined routines and procedures.
Entry Requirements
Entry to this level is by various pathways which may include the completion of Year 10 or equivalent, or completion of a recognised programme and/or recognition of prior learning.
Notional Duration
The duration is dependent on the pathway taken. Examples of possible pathways include work-based training, school or other educational institution-based training, an accumulation of short courses, or recognition of prior learning either wholly or in combination with a training programme.
525 Statement of Attainment at Certificate I Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate I Level is a record of recognised learning either as partial completion of a course, attainment of competencies within a Training Package or completion of a nationally accredited short course which may contribute towards a qualification at Certificate I Level.
Theoretical and Vocational Orientation
The focus is on a limited range of functions involving defined routines and procedures.
Entry Requirements
Entry to this level is by various pathways which may include the completion of Year 10 or equivalent, or completion of a recognised programme and/or recognition of prior learning.
Notional Duration
Duration of education at this level may vary.