Archived material
Some aspects of the documents in this section no longer apply, however they have been archived for reference.
Securing Their Future — WHITE PAPER
Contents
OVERVIEW Standard or PDF version 9 pages (136kb)
Why Change the Higher School Certificate?
Improving curriculum standards
Arresting the decline in advanced study
More flexible study requirements
Enhancing the quality of vocational studies
Reviving the School Certificate
PRINCIPLES FOR REFORM OF THE HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE Standard or PDF version 9 pages (136kb)
PURPOSE OF THE HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE Standard
or PDF version 9 pages
(136kb)
CURRICULUM Standard or PDF version 14 pages (156kb)
The structure of subjects and courses in the Higher School Certificate
Content-endorsed and school-designed courses
Vocational Education and Training in the Higher School Certificate
Principles for vocational education in schools
Enhancing vocational education and training
Key competencies in vocational and general education curriculum
Requirements for the Higher School Certificate
English the compulsory subject
Common starting date for Preliminary
and Higher School Certificate courses
ASSESSMENT & REPORTING Standard or PDF version 10 pages (92kb)
SELECTION FOR POST-SCHOOL PATHWAYS Standard or PDF version 10 pages (92kb)
Easing the Transition from School to Employment
Transferring from School to Vocational Education and Training
THE SCHOOL CERTIFICATE Standard
or PDF version 5 pages
(52kb)
IMPLEMENTING THE CHANGES Standard or PDF version 5 pages (52kb)
Implementation Timeline for the New Higher School Certificate
APPENDIX A: Reporting Model Standard or PDF version 4 pages (260kb)