GeorgeStobort Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 I'm from Ireland , I qualified with a diploma in science in 2003 .This is a level 7 qualification on the NFQ and was a 1 year add on having previously completed a 2 year level 6 certificate in science . The title of the level 7 diploma has changed to ordinary degree in science but its not superior since they are both level 7 qualifications .I would be eligible to enter a 1 years add on honours degree program in science with my diploma . It seems in Australia a diploma which is level 5 on the AFQ is a pre 3rd level award. How do I convince the assessing authority that my diploma took 3 years of full time study and is the equivalent to a bachelors degree .I suppose the main question is if the NFQ is Ireland is a mirror for the AQF in Australia http://www.nfq-qqi.com/index.htmlhttps://www.aqf.edu.au/aqf-qualifications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeStobort Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 (edited) Retyping above post for more clarity I am trying to make the move to Australia. The visa that seems to best suit me is the Nominated Skilled migration Visa Subclass 190. A prerequisite to apply for this is a Bachelors Degree. As per the Australian Qualification Framework(AFQ) it seems a level 7 bachelors is the minimum that's required. Ireland has something similar to the AFQ in the form of the National Framework of Qualifications(NFQ). and on that the minimum for a bachelors is a level 7 Ordinary Degree. I qualified with a level 7 Diploma 2003 and this qualification transitioned from the Diploma to the Ordinary Degree a number of years ago.However just because the wording has changed from Diploma to Ordinary Degree it is not a superior qualification since they are both considered level 7 as per the NFQ and I would be eligible to enter 1 years honors degree level 8 program with my diploma so if it was in anyway inferior to the ordinary Degree I would not be able to do this. I suppose the main question is if the AFQ is a mirror for the NFQ? If it is I should be okay but I am concerned because of the wording of Diploma. On the AQF a Diploma is level 5 which is pre 3rd level education as in leaving cert over there. Would appreciate opinions https://www.aqf.edu.au/aqf-qualifications http://www.nfq-qqi.com/index.html Edited June 17, 2017 by GeorgeStobort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRuleU Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 AFAIK, Australia's assessing authorities make use of CEP (Country Education Profiles) to compare different country's qualification against their own. In Australia, 3-4 years programs are considered as Degree and if in CEP system, Ireland's NFQ is equivalent to AFQ then title of the certificate will not matter. Just to understand what CEP looks like, see attachment (example of how Kyrgyzstan education profile is mapped against Australia's) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) Quote The visa that seems to best suit me is the Nominated Skilled migration Visa Subclass 190. A prerequisite to apply for this is a Bachelors Degree. As per the Australian Qualification Framework(AFQ) it seems a level 7 bachelors is the minimum that's required. Quote The academic level required depends on the criteria of the relvant assessmng authority for skilled occupation nominated. Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) U.K. Qualification Level (NVQ & GNVQ) Certificate I Certificate II NVQ 1/GNVQ Foundation Certificate III NVQ 2/GNVQ Intermediate Certificate IV Graduate Certificate Equivalent Diploma NVQ 3/Higher National Certificate Advanced Diploma NVQ 4/Higher National Diploma Graduate Diploma NVQ 4 Bachelor Degree Equivalent Masters Degree Equivalent Doctoral Degree Equivalent Edited June 18, 2017 by wrussell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeStobort Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 17 hours ago, iRuleU said: AFAIK, Australia's assessing authorities make use of CEP (Country Education Profiles) to compare different country's qualification against their own. In Australia, 3-4 years programs are considered as Degree and if in CEP system, Ireland's NFQ is equivalent to AFQ then title of the certificate will not matter. Just to understand what CEP looks like, see attachment (example of how Kyrgyzstan education profile is mapped against Australia's) Thanks for that . I tried looking for the Irish equivalent but its costs 456 dollars . My qualification took 3 years fulltime collage study and is level 7 on the NFQ . Do you think it will be seen equivalent to the AFQ level bachelors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) With the greatest respect, Mr Stobart/whateveryourrealnameis You are going round in circles (on I think at least 2 forums) asking about specific details that people will not be able to answer. You need a good agent., Plenty recommended on the forums, it shouldn't be too hard to find one. But that is the only way you will get the answers you are seeking.You have an unusual skill, an unusual background, Get professional advice. Please. Edited June 19, 2017 by Nemesis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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