ADF HIGHER EDUCATION ADVANCED STANDING SCHEME - OTHER RANKS

About ADFHEAS:

 

 

What is the ADFHEAS?

ADFHEAS is a scheme where defined, completed education and training provided by Defence may be accepted as “advanced standing” or “credit” towards specific university-awarded qualifications.

 

Who can take advantage of ADFHEAS?

The scheme covers both officer and other rank education and training.

 

Does ADFHEAS replace normal entry to universities?

ADFHEAS does not prevent any member from applying for entry to any university program under normal university arrangements. Nor does ADFHEAS preclude any member from seeking additional advanced standing for Defence provided education, training and experience not already included in ADFHEAS.

 

Does ADFHEAS impact existing Defence arrangements with universities?

ADFHEAS does not replace or impact existing Defence or single Service programs or arrangements with universities.

 

Which universities and awards are involved?

The following Universities have agreed to give “advanced standing” towards a number of their awards for defined Defence education and training. The amount of advanced standing given does vary from university to university, and from award to award.

Details of the awards in the scheme, and the agreed levels of “advanced standing”, may be viewed by selecting the icon for each university. Each university page has a link to their home page where members can access more detailed information. Universities have indicated that they may include additional awards within the scheme in the future.

Defence is negotiating with other universities their inclusion in the scheme. These will be added to this site as they join.

 

How can I determine my eligibility for advanced standing?

There are two Pathways:

Pathway 1 (Up to December 2005)

Pathway 2 (from January 2006)

  1. I have completed the current course or courses which would qualify for the Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate (if still available), or
  2. I have completed a mixture of old and new courses which equates to the requirements. For example, an Army officer may have completed the old Intermediate Staff Course and the new Grade 2 Course, rather than the old Intermediate Staff Course and the Intermediate Operations Course or the new Grade 3 Course and Grade 2 course.

To determine your eligibility for “advanced standing” please visit the Defence Quals website and select the Advanced Standing menu item through your Service emblem.

Universities will not accept applications for advanced standing under this scheme from members who do not meet the defined eligibility requirements. Universities will require proof of eligibility.

Members with additional education, training and experience to that listed may be able to negotiate additional advanced standing directly with the university, subject to normal university processes and requirements.

 

How is my eligibility proved?

Proof of eligibility, as defined in the Advanced Standing menu item, is provided by either:

a. possession of an ADF qualification, or

b. a certificate of eligibility against the requirements.

 

How do I obtain my proof of eligibility?

To obtain your proof of eligibility contact:

Assistant Director Higher Education
Phone: (02) 6266 5400
e-mail: ADF.HEAS@defence.gov.au

 

What financial support does Defence provide?

Members accepted into a tertiary program by a university may be eligible for financial support under the Defence Assisted Study Scheme (DASS) or the Career Transition Assistance Scheme (CTAS). DI(G) PERS 05- 1 refers.

Applications for assistance through DASS must be made on Form AD 105 – Defence Assisted Study Scheme Application. Submission requirements for DASS are set out on the Defence Assisted Study Scheme Website.

Members may be eligible for assistance under the Career Transition Assistance Scheme (CTAS) - see ADF Pay and Conditions Manual, Chapter 2, Part 2. Form AD145 must be submitted to a CTAS delegate.

 

Does eligibility for ADFHEAS guarantee entry into a university program?

Universities reserve the right to set entry requirements to, and limit numbers in a program. It follows, eligibility for advanced standing through ADFHEAS does not guarantee entry into the university program. Further detail is set out in each university home page.