In carrying out our intelligence gathering, investigation and monitoring work, we occasionally come across bogus or fraudulent qualification documents. Fabricating bogus qualifications and using them to deceive potential employers undermines the integrity of Australia’s VET system, and we will take action against anyone who engages in this practice. Issuing bogus qualifications is an offence under the ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, and can lead to civil and criminal penalties.
For employers
When recruiting, especially in roles where a qualification or credential is required, it is important for employers to check the authenticity of qualifications before accepting them on face value.
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