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National Qualifications Framework

Framework updates

Framework updates provide information on changes to National Qualifications Framework unit standards and qualifications.

New Pacific Islands ECE unit standards registered

Twelve new generic Pacific Islands Early Childhood Education unit standards have been developed and a new domain (Cultural Support), has been approved for registration. More ...

Framework developments

Framework developments is a list of the new unit standards and national qualifications registered on the Framework each month. This includes the unit standards and national qualifications that were updated and issued as new versions.

Review process

The review process for Framework unit standards and qualifications explains unit standard review categories, transition arrangements, review reports and the terminology used.

Review summaries

Review summaries are a monthly compilation of the review reports that accompany unit standards and national qualifications when they are updated on the Framework. Review reports include a brief outline of consultation; a summary of the changes; and transitional information regarding provider accreditations and qualification programmes.