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VET Curriculum Frameworks

Industry Curriculum Frameworks

Industry Curriculum Framework documents contain the HSC VET courses to be delivered for the HSC by schools, TAFE NSW colleges and other Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) on behalf of schools or TAFE NSW colleges.


Industry Curriculum Framework Status

Industry Curriculum Framework Status
Also available in PDF format
Published February 2013

Exclusions applying to Industry Curriculum Frameworks

Exclusions are applied to HSC VET courses where there is significant overlap with other HSC courses.

Exclusions applying to Industry Curriculum Frameworks
Industry Curriculum Framework Approved Exclusions with
Board Developed Courses VET Board Endorsed Courses
Automotive September 2007 none

If a student is also entered in a VET Board Endorsed Course check the endorsed course description for possible exclusions.

Business Services August 2008 none
Construction September 2009 none
Electrotechnology December 2012 none
Entertainment Industry May 2009 none
Financial Services October 2011 none
Hospitality October 2008 none
Human Services September 2010 none
Information and Digital Technology October 2012 none
Metal and Engineering June 2006 Industrial Technology – Metals and Engineering Industries Focus Area
(students may study other focus areas in Industrial Technology)
Primary Industries October 2011 none
Retail Services October 2012 none
Tourism and Events October 2008 none

Industry Curriculum Framework Course and HSC Examination Numbers

ICF Course Numbers and HSC Examination Numbers – 2013
Also available in PDF format
Updated February 2013
Industry Curriculum Framework Course Numbers – Frequently asked questions
Published 15 May 2009

HSC VET Industry Curriculum Framework Course Information for 2013

Information about the 120-hour, 240-hour and, where applicable, 360-hour HSC courses available in each of the Industry Curriculum Frameworks is available for use for HSC subject selection:

VET HSC Course Information – Introduction (PDF)
Updated 23 May 2012
Industry Curriculum Framework Course Information
Automotive Undergoing major revision
during 2012 for 2013 cohort
Undergoing major revision
during 2012 for 2013 cohort
Business Services 120-hour course (Word) 240-hour course (Word)
Construction 120-hour course (Word) 240-hour course (Word)
Electrotechnology Undergoing major revision
during 2012 for 2013 cohort
Undergoing major revision
during 2012 for 2013 cohort
Entertainment Industry 120-hour course (Word) 240-hour course (Word)
Financial Services 120-hour course (Word) 240-hour course (Word)
Hospitality 120-hour course (Word) 240-hour course (Word)
Human Services 240-hour course (Word) 360-hour course (Word)
Information Technology Undergoing major revision
during 2012 for 2013 cohort
Undergoing major revision
during 2012 for 2013 cohort
Metal and Engineering 120-hour course (Word) 240-hour course (Word)
Primary Industries 120-hour course (Word) 240-hour course (Word)
Retail Services Undergoing major revision
during 2012 for 2013 cohort
Undergoing major revision
during 2012 for 2013 cohort
Tourism and Events 120-hour course (Word) 240-hour course (Word)
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