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List of Abbreviations

Latest release
Australian Standard Classification of Education (ASCED)
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Reference period
2001
Released
22/08/2001
Next release Unknown
First release
ABSAustralian Bureau of Statistics
ABSCQAustralian Bureau of Statistics Classification of Qualifications
AQFAustralian Qualifications Framework
ASCEDAustralian Standard Classification of Education
FOSCHECField of Study Classification of Higher Education Courses
FOSCTECField of Study Classification of Tertiary Education Courses
ISCEDInternational Standard Classification of Education
n.e.c.not elsewhere classified
n.f.d.not further defined
NZSCEDNew Zealand Standard Classification of Education
SNZStatistics New Zealand
UNESCOUnited Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
VETVocational Education and Training