Credential Templates, The Former USSR and the Russian Federation

Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education (AVCE)/BTEC National Diploma standard
Diploma of Higher Vocational Education (Advanced Level) from 1995: Is considered
comparable to BTEC/SQA Higher National Certificate (HNC) standard
IERF 2004 (USA)
The first two years of study after the Certificate of Incomplete Secondary Education represent
the equivalent of high school graduation. Any subsequent years count toward the associate's
degree in the United States AA/AS/AAS with up to 30 semester credits at the junior/community
college level for each year of full-time study.
The Diploma after the Certificate of Completion of Secondary Education represents the
equivalent of the associate's degree in the United States AA/AS/AAS with up to 30 semester
credits at the junior/community college level for each year of full-time study.
IQAS Recommendations for:
Employment
In the former USSR and the Russian Federation:
• Admission after incomplete secondary education:
The Diploma of Higher Vocational Education generally compares to the completion of Grade 12
plus a post-secondary Diploma with a focus in xxx.
• Admission after complete secondary education:
The Diploma of Higher Vocational Education generally compares to the completion of a postsecondary
Diploma with a focus in xxx.
• If vocational training is offered through a college (this option mainly applies to the Russian
Federation):
• At a basic level:
The Diploma of Higher Vocational Education generally compares to the completion of a
post-secondary Diploma with a focus in xxx. [If the training incorporates complete secondary
education, acknowledge the completion of Grade 12.]
• At an advanced level:
The Diploma of Higher Vocational Education generally compares to the completion of a 3year
post-secondary Diploma with a focus in xxx. [If the training incorporates complete
secondary education, acknowledge the completion of Grade 12.]
Post-secondary Admission
In the former USSR and the Russian Federation:
• Admission after incomplete secondary education:
The Diploma of Higher Vocational Education generally compares to the completion of Grade 12
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