WACE requirements and certification
| 2008 | 2009 | 2010-2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject/course/endorsed program completion |
Complete at least 10 full-year (or equivalent) subjects
Up to 50 per cent can be endorsed programs
A single course unit equivalent will count as a half-subject equivalent. |
Complete at least 10 full-year (or equivalent) subjects
Up to 50 per cent can be endorsed programs
A single course unit equivalent will count as a half-subject equivalent. For every six course units at least one two-unit combination must be included. |
Complete at least 20 units, including at least three two-unit combinations
Up to 50 per cent can be endorsed programs
Completion of a full-year D or E code subject will equate to two course units. |
| Subject/course/endorsed program achievement |
Achieve an average of C grade or better in at least eight full-year (or equivalent) subjects
At least four of these subjects must be at Year 12 level
Up to three subject equivalents can be endorsed programs.(E code). Course units completed during the final year of senior secondary schooling can be counted towards the four subjects at Year 12 level (E code) |
Achieve an average of C grade or better in at least eight full-year (or equivalent) subjects
At least four of these subjects must be at Year 12 level
(E code). Course units completed during the final year of senior secondary schooling can be counted towards the four subjects at Year 12 level (E code) Up to three subject equivalents can be endorsed programs
Achievement of an industry specific VET course unit equates to a C grade. |
Achieve an average of a C grade or better across 10 course units from at least five courses/subject equivalents (at least three two-unit combinations must be included)
Achievement of an industry specific VET course unit equates to a C grade
Up to 10 unit equivalents of endorsed programs can be included to reduce this load to six course units from three courses (endorsed programs do not count toward the C grade average). |
| English language competence |
Complete two units, studied in the final year of schooling, from an English course (or E code subject equivalent)
Meet the language competence standard*, as defined by work samples or pass the English language competency test. |
Complete four units from an English course (two units must be studied in the final year of schooling).
Meet the language competence standard*, as defined by work samples or pass the English language competency test. |
Complete four units from an English course (two units must be studied in the final year of schooling)
Meet the language competence standard*, as defined by work samples or pass the English language competency test. |
| Breadth of study | None | Under review ** | Breadth of Study |
| Community service | Not applicable | Complete 20 hours of community service | Complete 20 hours of community service |
| Examination | WACE courses: optional exam covering units 2A-3B TEE subjects: optional exam |
WACE courses: all students in their final year who are enrolled in stage 2 or 3 units sit the exam (unless exempt)TEE subjects: optional exam | WACE courses: All students in their final year who are enrolled in stage 2 or 3 units sit the exam (unless exempt) |
| More Information |
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| 2008 Guide to WACE English Language Competence |  |
| WACE English Language Competence 2008 Brochure | |
