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Pre-accredited Quality Framework

A quality improvement mechanism and curriculum framework that supports Learn Local trainers and managers to plan, develop, teach and review pre-accredited training courses. The Pre-accredited Quality Framework (PQF) has been developed by the Adult, Community and Further Education Board to improve outcomes for learners who would like to:

The PQF incorporates a variety of resources. It is published as a kit containing a series of hardback volumes, and a series of electronic files, available below.

PQF Review

The Board is completing a review of the PQF. It was introduced in 2008, to strengthen Victoria’s pre-accredited program design and delivery as part of the broader VET system.

The PQF has 9 quality indicators that reflect agreed views of best practice in adult learning. The indicators are used as standards to assess aspects of the design, delivery and outcomes of pre-accredited programs. There are 3 quality indicators each for course design, learner centred approaches and quality teaching.

The other main components of the PQF are:

The review is an opportunity for the Board to upgrade the PQF into a contemporary framework to underpin a strengthened pre-accredited model. The model will be implemented across the Learn Local sector from 2022–2025.

Pre-accredited Quality Framework kit

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Background to the development of the Pre-accredited Quality Framework and explanation of aims and components:

Pre-accredited Quality Framework: Overview PDF 3.5 MB (opens in a new window)

Documentation to use the key pre-accredited training course planning tools:

Pre-accredited Quality Framework: A-frame PDF 5.91 MB (opens in a new window)

Course plan templates

Part 1: Course plan - Pre-accredited Quality Framework Word 251 KB (opens in a new window)

Part 2: Session plan - Pre-accredited Quality Framework Word 162 KB (opens in a new window)

Part 3: Course evaluation - Pre-accredited Quality Framework Word 133.5 KB (opens in a new window)

Learner plan templates

Part 1: Learning plan - Pre-accredited Quality Framework Other 66.5 KB (opens in a new window)

Part 2: Learner review - Pre-accredited Quality Framework Word 145.5 KB (opens in a new window)

Overview of planning and delivery processes for managers, program planners and coordinators:

Pre-accredited Quality Framework: Planning guide.pdf PDF 4.84 MB (opens in a new window)

Ideas and strategies for teachers delivering A-frame courses:

Pre-accredited Quality Framework Teaching guide PDF 5.34 MB (opens in a new window)

A guide to the processes and documentation for moderation and verification:

Pre-accredited Quality Framework moderation guide PDF 3.81 MB (opens in a new window)

Moderation templates

Form A: Moderation checklist PDF 866.87 KB (opens in a new window)

Form A: Moderation checklist Word 66.84 KB (opens in a new window)

Form B: Moderation tool PDF 863.1 KB (opens in a new window)

Form B: Moderation tool Word 46.82 KB (opens in a new window)

Form C: Moderation summary PDF 856.58 KB (opens in a new window)

Form C: Moderation summary Word 61.67 KB (opens in a new window)

Form D: Verification self-assessment and declaration PDF 996.87 KB (opens in a new window)

Form D: Verification self-assessment and declaration Word 71.12 KB (opens in a new window)

A model for introducing the Pre-accredited Quality Framework:

Pre-accredited Quality Framework Induction guide PDF 3.69 MB (opens in a new window)

Induction templates

Induction training session presentation PPT 212.57 KB (opens in a new window)

Facilitator guide Word 36.77 KB (opens in a new window)

Examples of pre-accredited training courses:

Pre-accredited Quality Framework - Case studies PDF 3.91 MB (opens in a new window)

Key terms defined:

Pre-accredited Quality Framework - Glossary PDF 3.3 MB (opens in a new window)

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Updated 3 February 2026

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