QCE Preparatory courses of study
Preparatory courses of study are stepping stones to further education and training. They can contribute a maximum of 4 credits towards a QCE. The following table summarises the options available. Please see below for further details.
| Course | Set standard | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| VET Certificate I vocational qualifications | Certificate awarded | 2 |
| Employment skills development programs approved under the VETE Act 2000* | Requirements met | 2 Max. of 1 program can count |
| Re-engagement programs | Requirements met | 2 Max. of 1 program can count |
| Recognised certificates and awards | Awarded | As recognised by the QSA |
| Short course in literacy developed by the QSA or short course in numeracy developed by the QSA | At least a Sound Achievement | 1 per course |
* Vocational Education, Training and Employment Act 2000
Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificates I
Awarded Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate I qualifications may contribute 2 credits towards a QCE. The required standard of achievement is Awarded. A maximum of 2 Certificate I level courses can count towards a QCE.
Employment skills development programs
These programs help young people aged 15-17 years re-join education, training or employment. Programs usually include literacy and numeracy, employment preparation activities and some basic vocational skills training. A successfully completed program may contribute 2 credits to the QCE. A maximum of 1 program may count towards a QCE. See the Get Set for Work website for more information on these programs.
Re-engagement programs
These programs are developed locally to help young people participate in education or training. A successfully completed program may contribute 2 credits to the QCE. A maximum of 1 program can count towards a QCE.
Recognised certificates and awards
Some certificates and awards in areas such as music, dance, drama, sport and community development can count as preparatory studies towards the QCE. For information on course recognition and a list of recognised programs see Recognised studies.
QSA literacy or numeracy short courses
These courses have been developed to provide opportunities for students to demonstrate the requirements of the National Reporting Systems (NRS) Level 3 literacy and numeracy standards.
A course completed at a Sound Achievement or higher contributes 1 credit towards the QCE, and also meets the QCE's literacy and/or numeracy requirements. (See the syllabus for the short courses in literacy and numeracy).
Last reviewed: 7 January 2008
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