Career Education Association of Victoria
2009 - Dare to Challenge, Dare to Change

the Career Industry Council of Australia's Qualifications Endorsement Committee has examined program proposals put forward by the Queensland University of Technology and the University of Southern Queensland and endorsed programs at each institution for a period of five years as being compliant with the 'Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners'.

In endorsing these programs the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) has requested that each university work cooperatively with the CICA Endorsement Committee over this period to enhance and further embed the standards within these programs.

CICA has commended both universities for their contribution to improving the quality of career services in Australia by conducting programs that meet the 'Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners.

These are the first programs which have been adapted to meet these standards to be endorsed in Australia. A number of other institutions have advised that they are also preparing applications.