ACS ACCREDITATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION
ACS is the recognised accrediting body for the ICT sector, assuring the continued high quality of education for the ICT profession in Australia.
ACS is the recognised accrediting body for the ICT sector, assuring the continued high quality of education for the ICT profession in Australia.
ACS accreditation is awarded to an institution and its programs after a rigorous evaluation of their capacity to produce graduates who have the knowledge and skills required of an ICT professional. ACS promotes quality in ICT-related higher education to meet future industry needs. ACS sets graduate standards, drives improvements and refinements, and gives recognition to quality programs. ACS also ensures that new specialist courses build key skills for critical emerging fields.
These qualifications are recognised in Australia by employers and for ACS certification and skills assessment for migration purposes. These qualifications are recognised internationally by signatories of the Seoul Accord
Support is available to higher education providers that are designing new ICT programs or preparing for accreditation
The ACS prepares an annual accreditation update including guidance for preparing an accreditation application in the following year.
The ACS Professional Standards Platform provides a coherent foundation for a number of ACS standards-based schemes, including Accreditation.
The Accreditation scheme is designed around the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF), the Higher Education Standards Framework (HESF), the international Seoul Accord, national and international Skills Framework and a range of ICT Disciplinary Bodies of Knowledge. The accreditation scheme is aligned with international standards for accrediting bodies, the International Professional Practice Partnership (IFIP IP3) and Professions Australia.
The Accreditation Manual defines accreditation criteria and processes:
For further information, current fees,questions or feedback, please contact the ACS at:
ACS Accreditation