A Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) is a school-based qualification awarded to young people who have achieved a set standard in a 6 subject areas and have met literacy and numeracy requirements. The QCE replaces the Senior Certificate.
The QCE is made up of a system of points called credits. Students must have at least 20 credits to be awarded a QCE. School subjects, including Essential English, Essential Mathematics, Social and Community Studies and Sports and Recreation are each awarded 4 credits. Trade or vocational streams are awarded points according to their level, i.e. Certificate II level qualifications are awarded 4 credits, and Certificate IIIs are a maximum of 6 credits.
Students participating in SchoolTech may obtain their credits as shown below:
Student A
| |
| Essential English | 4 credits |
| Essential Mathematics | 4 credits |
| Social and Community Studies | 4 credits |
| Sport and Recreation | 4 credits |
Trade Qualification
| 6/7/8 credits |
| BSB10120 - Certificate I in Workplace Skills | 2 credits |
|
Total |
24/25/26 credits |
This information is correct at time of publication (15 November 2024) but is subject to change.