Endorsed programs
Endorsed programs offer students the opportunity to use workplace learning (WL), VET stand alone, university studies, community organisation and personal development programs to meet the requirements of the WA Certificate of Education (WACE). Students can be involved in any of these types of learning activities during or outside of schools time through a variety of strategies.
Endorsed programs are given 'unit equivalence'. This effectively means that one or a combination of programs is considered equal to one unit of a WACE (council-developed) course. A maximum of ten unit equivalents can be counted towards the new WACE.
Endorsed programs are categorised into one of five types of learning. Follow the links below to view the bank of all programs endorsed in each category.
Endorsed programs are given 'unit equivalence'. This effectively means that one or a combination of programs is considered equal to one unit of a WACE (council-developed) course. A maximum of ten unit equivalents can be counted towards the new WACE.
Endorsed programs are categorised into one of five types of learning. Follow the links below to view the bank of all programs endorsed in each category.
- Workplace Learning (WL)
- VET stand-alone
- University studies
- Community organisation
- Personal development programs
Programs can be allocated partial unit equivalence using a system of points. Five points counts as one unit.
Points are awarded in VET stand-alone, community organisation and personal development programs. They can also be accumulated across categories. On exit from school, the points tallied will be converted to unit equivalents.
To access application templates in word format click here.
To access endorsed program codes click here
For more information
- Read section 3 of the new WACE manual
- Speak to your school about the endorsed programs they offer
- Contact the Curriculum Council
