AHEGS Advantage
Develop yourself and boost your Employability
AHEGS Advantage recognises co-curricular activities and professional development opportunities available at UNSW. There are hundreds of opportunities to choose from, you can pick what’s right for you based on your areas of interest. You receive formal recognition for your participation on your Australian Higher Education Graduate Statement (AHEGS) when you graduate. You can use your AHEGS in job applications to showcase your involvement and achievements whilst at uni.
AHEGS Advantage aims to:
- develop yourself and boost your confidence and skills in unique experiences
- connect students with professional and academic staff, and with other UNSW students
- provide a variety of quality opportunities across campus run by Faculties, Departments, Student Services, Arc
- enhance your job application and increase your Employability.
What skills can I develop?
The skills you can develop are identified in the UNSW Skills Passport.
| Skill | Description |
| Critical thinking | Making sense of information, questioning it and using evidence to form conclusions by considering different sources and perspectives. |
| Communication | Sharing and understanding ideas clearly and adapting communication for different audiences, cultures, contexts and formats. |
| Creativity | Developing new ideas by building on what you know and exploring different ways of thinking and doing. |
| Collaboration | Working effectively with others to achieve shared goals by contributing, listening and taking responsibility while engaging respectfully with diverse perspectives. |
| Problem solving | Understanding and breaking down challenges, exploring possible solutions, and testing/refining them. |
| Digital literacy | Using digital tools thoughtfully by choosing the right ones, understanding their limits, and making responsible decisions about how and when to use them. |
| Organisational | Setting goals, planning work, prioritising what matters, staying on track and adjusting when things change. |
| Self-regulation | Understanding your thoughts, feelings and behaviours and adjusting your approach to support learning and wellbeing. |
| Technical |
Working effectively with physical and digital tools and systems by setting them up, using them and managing what they produce. |
Additional skill for AHEGS Advantage
Leadership: Support and motivate individuals or groups towards shared goals by taking initiative, making informed decisions, providing direction, and encouraging effective contribution from others.
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The Australian Higher Education Graduate Statement (AHEGS) is a secondary transcript issued to students when you graduate, providing a snapshot of your graduate achievements. It aims to enhance graduate mobility and employability in the global marketplace.
Find out more about AHEGS here.
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All current UNSW students are encouraged to search for activities of interest and participate! Opportunities may have eligibility criteria which will be listed on the activity information page.
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Why not? Build on your skills and knowledge for your own professional growth and job readiness. Your AHEGS is proof of the co-curricular activities you were involved in during your time at university to highlight your broad range of experiences and achievements. It’s an opportunity to connect with and learn from professional or academic staff as well as your peers to be actively involved in the UNSW community making meaningful connections along the way. Employers are looking for well-rounded candidates and your participation in these programs can enhance your job application.
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The quality of these opportunities is assessed to ensure you are getting a great experience. There are a variety of activities across UNSW provided by faculty, departments, support services and Arc such as:
- clubs & societies
- committees and councils
- competitions
- community volunteering
- development programs
- entrepreneurship and innovation
- mentoring.
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Visit here the AHEGS Advantage website for further information.