A diploma education may take up to 2 years of studies and an advanced diploma up to 2 to 2.5 years depending on the course and previous educational foundation.An advanced diploma holder will have acquired a broad and skilled knowledge qualified to work in relevant skilled and para-professional bodies for specialised skilled work. Holders of an advanced diploma may be exempted by a university for 2 to 3 semesters of studies at the university's relevant bachelor course, if there is an articulation entered into between a TAFE college and a university.Both the diploma and advanced diploma are below the university bachelor's qualification, in terms of level of learning and years to complete.