School Curriculum and Standards Authority

Year 12 Enrolments 2024

Mar 2024

Your school has provided the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority) with your Year 12 course enrolments. You are able to check your enrolments to ensure that the information provided is accurate. Please click on the ‘Show more’ below for detailed information on how, when and why you need to do this exercise.

How do I check the information?

Please logon to the Student Portal at https://studentportal.scsa.wa.edu.au to check on your course enrolments. As you are aware, the student portal is a space for Year 12 students to check and access personal information that relates to their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).

We will be collecting enrolments in Vocational Education and Training (VET) and endorsed programs later in the year. If you are studying these programs, they will probably not be listed at this stage.

What do I need to access the student portal?

To access the student portal, you need to have your WA student number (WASN), which you can find out through your school (it may also be on your SmartRider and on your school report). When you log in to the portal for the first time, you will be prompted to enter your personal email address and change your password. You will need to use your WASN and password each time you log in.

The first time you visit the student portal, you will be asked to provide a mobile number. While this is not compulsory, we encourage Year 12 students and examination candidates to provide a mobile number so that we can notify you via a group SMS if there are any changes to examination timetables and/or venues during the examination period. If you change your mobile number, you can edit this in the student portal.

You will need to visit the portal throughout the year to download various items (e.g. a copy of your Personalised written examination timetable) and to view your results. We will keep you posted via Facebook and our website, so you know when details become available. A complete list of what you will be able to download can be found in the Year 12 Information Handbook 2024, Part I: Information for all students, which is available on the Authority website at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/publications/year-12-information.

What is the Student Declaration and Permission, and why do I need to complete it?

When you log in to the student portal, you will be required to complete the Student Declaration and Permission before you can gain access to your enrolment information.

This is to ensure students are aware of the requirements:

to achieve the WACE
for sitting the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) course examinations.

It also enables you to give permission for the:

release of certain personal information should you receive an award (if you don’t give permission and you do receive an award, your name will not appear in any published recipient list)
use of schoolwork for creating support materials
use of examination responses (written and practical).

What do I do if the information in the student portal is incorrect?

If any of your information, including your personal details or enrolments is incorrect, you must let your school know so that they can update the information provided to the Authority.

When do I need to check my course enrolments by?

The last date for changes to enrolments for ATAR, General, Foundation, Preliminary and VET industry specific courses for Year 12 students is Thursday, 28 March 2024. We strongly recommend that you let your school know of any errors as soon as possible so they can inform us before the last date. After Thursday, 28 March 2024, our database will be locked, and no further enrolments will be accepted in the above courses.

Can I withdraw from courses after the last enrolment date?

Yes. You cannot enrol in a new course after 28 March 2024, but you can still withdraw from courses by the dates below.

For ATAR courses (Units 3 and 4) with practical examination components, the last date for withdrawal is Thursday, 18 July 2024.
For ATAR courses (Units 3 and 4) that do not have practical examination components, ATAR (Units 1 and 2), General, Foundation, Preliminary and VET industry specific courses, the last date for withdrawal is Monday, 5 August 2024.

Any changes to your current program of study should be discussed with your parents/guardian and school before a final decision is made to alter your program. It is recommended you also use the WACE Checker (see below).

What are the consequences of withdrawing from courses?

Withdrawing from units may mean you don’t complete enough units this year and may not meet the requirements to achieve a WACE. The WACE requirements are set out in the Year 12 Information Handbook 2024, Part I: Information for all students.

Am I on track to receive the WACE?

Once you are satisfied that your enrolment with the Authority is correct, you should use the WACE Checker to see how you are progressing towards meeting the requirements of the WACE.

What is the WACE Checker?

The WACE Checker is a tool Year 12 students can use to check on their progress towards meeting the requirements of the WACE. It is designed to determine whether you have met (or are expected to meet) each of the WACE requirements. You can save and/or download and print the report, and you can save the data entered in the checker for a month. When you select Save, you get an access code that will allow you to use the Fetch My Data button in the Checker. You can also save the summary of your input as a PDF and use this to track your progress and check the impact of any changes to your enrolments.

You will find the WACE Checker, and more information on how to use it, on the Authority website at https://wacechecker.scsa.wa.edu.au/.

What if I need help with the WACE Checker?

The Tell me more button provides support when using the WACE Checker. If you have any concerns about your progress towards meeting the requirements of the WACE after entering your information, you should follow up with the relevant staff at your school. They will be able to help you clarify any issues around your enrolments and achievements.

All the best with your studies.

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You’re nearly there! Preparing to receive Year 12 results

Nov 2023

It’s so close! Monday, 18 December 2023 is ‘results day’ and we know that you, along with your family and friends, are likely to have some questions. Here are some questions we’re often asked around this time of year, as well as information to help you plan your next steps.

It’s so close! Monday, 18 December 2023 is ‘results day’ and we know that you, along with your family and friends, are likely to have some questions. Here are some questions we’re often asked around this time of year, as well as information to help you plan your next steps.

How can I access my results?

On Monday, 18 December 2023, you’ll be able to log in to the student portal at https://studentportal.scsa.wa.edu.au to see your results.

You will need your WA student number (WASN) and password to access the student portal.

Remember that your password may be different from the one you use for the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) website to access your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) because, if you have made a university application through TISC, you will have set your own password.

Where will I find my WASN?

Look for your WASN on your school report, SmartRider or examination timetable.

Note: due to privacy and security requirements, the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority) cannot provide your WASN over the phone or by email.

What is included in the Year 12 results?

Your Year 12 results will include the following details, as appropriate:

achievement of a Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
achievement of the literacy and numeracy standard
school grades, school marks*, moderated school marks*, examination marks* and combined scores for all ATAR (Units 3 and 4) courses for the current year only
school grades and school marks in General and Foundation units
completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) industry specific units
successfully completed VET units of competency
completed VET skill sets
completed endorsed programs
number of community service hours undertaken (if reported by your school)
completed Preliminary units.

*A course with a practical examination component will have written and practical marks reported separately.

Senior secondary achievements from previous years will also be listed.

How do Year 11 students find out their ATAR course examination results?

Like Year 12 students, Year 11 students who sat an ATAR course examination will also be able to download their results via the student portal.

How do non-school candidates find out their ATAR course examination results?

Non-school candidates who sat an ATAR course examination will also be able to download their examination marks via the student portal. Examination results are not printed on the Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement (WASSA) for students enrolled as non-school candidates.

For non-school candidates, that examination does not contribute towards meeting the requirements for the WACE.

When will I receive my folio of achievement?

Folios of achievement are provided in a digital format. In mid-January 2024, all students will be able to download digital copies of their folio of achievement.

To download digital copies of your folio, documents and certificates, you will need to log in to the student portal at https://studentportal.scsa.wa.edu.au.

One or more of the following will be available in your folio, depending on your achievement:

WASSA – Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement
WACE – Western Australian Certificate of Education
ATAR course report for each ATAR course completed.

More details relating to the WACE, WASSA and ATAR course reports can be found in The WACE 2023 – Your Guide to the WASSA, WACE and ATAR Course Report, on the Authority website at https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/certification/wace.

What will appear on my WASSA if I missed an ATAR course examination?

If you did not sit an ATAR course examination and did not have an approved sickness/misadventure application, you will not have completed the course and it will not appear on your WASSA, nor will you receive an ATAR course report for that course.

For ATAR courses with practical components, students must have completed both the written and practical examinations.

How do my grades contribute towards meeting the WACE requirements?

Your grades are used to meet the breadth and depth, and achievement standard requirements for the achievement of the WACE. However, if you are enrolled in a Year 12 ATAR course examination, you must have sat the ATAR course examination for your grade to count towards meeting the WACE requirements. If you did not sit an ATAR course examination, and you do not have an approved sickness/misadventure application for that course, the grades for the pair of units (Units 3 and 4) will not contribute to the calculation of the WACE.

How can someone authenticate my achievement of the WACE?

An education institution or employer can authenticate your achievement of the WACE by entering details such as your WASN, the provider code and the name on your certificate into the WACE Authentication form, available via the home page of the Authority website at https://waceauthentication.scsa.wa.edu.au/.

If I did not achieve a WACE, what can I do?

Don’t panic! Depending on which requirements you did not meet, you have several options.

Students who still need to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy standard

You will be able to resit the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) in the Term 1 Window in late February 2024. Applications for this window will open in early January 2024. Frequently asked questions regarding OLNA for students and post-Year 12 students are available at https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/assessment/olna/students-parents-carers. If you don’t see your question answered there, email us at olna@scsa.wa.edu.au.

Students who need to complete a VET qualification

If you didn’t achieve a WACE because you did not complete a VET qualification in time, you can complete it in the future and then notify us so we can add the details to your student record and issue you with a WACE (providing all other WACE requirements have been met). Details will be available on our website in early January 2024.

Students who did not get a WACE because they did not meet the breadth and depth and/or achievement standard requirements

If you did not meet the breadth and depth and/or achievement standard requirements, you need to consider your options for continuing enrolment at a school.

How will I know if I have received an award or exhibition?

Awards and exhibitions, including the Beazley medallists, will be announced on Wednesday, 20 December 2023. A list of award winners will be published on the Authority website after the announcement (late morning on Wednesday, 20 December 2023, if you want to keep an eye out).

Students who receive any of the following awards will receive their certificates at the Awards Ceremony on Thursday, 15 February 2024:

Beazley Medal: WACE
Beazley Medal: VET
General exhibitions
Special general awards
Subject exhibitions.

After this date, all awards will be available for download from the student portal.

Where will I find my Universities Admission Advice Letter?

The Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) is responsible for information about university admissions. All students with at least one scaled score can access their TISC Universities Admission Advice Letter (UAAL) via the TISC website at http://www.tisc.edu.au/static/home.tisc.

These letters contain the following information:

scaled score for each ATAR course examination sat
advice on your achievement of a WACE
ATAR/Selection Rank
eligibility status for each of the five Western Australian universities.

If you have any questions relating to the UAAL, scaling or the calculation of the ATAR, contact TISC via info@tisc.edu.au or on (08) 9318 8000.

Do you need more information? If you have any further questions, have a look at Part I and Part II of the Year 12 Information Handbook at https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/further-resources/year-12-information.

Most importantly, remember that a disappointing or incomplete result is not the end of the world and there are many paths you can take to get to where you want to go. Congratulations on reaching this point and we wish you the best for your future.

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Sitting examinations to complete an ATAR course

Sep 2023

This is an important reminder of the vital role of examinations in completing your ATAR courses. You must sit the examination for any ATAR course you are enrolled in, in order for it to contribute to your Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) and appear on your Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement (WASSA). This applies to anyone doing Year 12 ATAR courses, even if you are only enrolled in one or two.

This is an important reminder of the vital role of examinations in completing your ATAR courses. You must sit the examination for any ATAR course you are enrolled in, in order for it to contribute to your Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) and appear on your Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement (WASSA). This applies to anyone doing Year 12 ATAR courses, even if you are only enrolled in one or two.

To complete a Year 12 ATAR course, you are required to sit the ATAR course examination provided by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority). For Year 12 ATAR courses with practical components, you must complete both the written and practical examinations. The 2023 Year 12 ATAR course written and practical examinations timetables can be found on the Authority website at https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/assessment/examinations/examination-timetables.

If you do not sit an ATAR course examination, and you do not have an approved sickness/misadventure application for that course, the grade for the pair of units (Units 3 and 4) will not contribute to the calculation of the WACE.

Consequences of not sitting an ATAR course examination – WACE requirements
If you are enrolled in an ATAR Year 12 course and then do not sit the ATAR course examination (without an approved sickness/misadventure application), the grade for that Year 12 course will not contribute to the:

completion of a minimum of 20 units, including ten Year 12 units – required for the breadth and depth requirement
completion of at least one pair of Year 12 units from an English learning area course (if the ATAR Year 12 course was either English, Literature or English as an Additional Language or Dialect) – required for the breadth and depth requirement
completion of one pair of Year 12 units from List A (arts/languages/social sciences) or List B (mathematics/science/technology) – required for the breadth and depth requirement
achievement of at least 14 C grades or higher, including at least six C grades in Year 12 units – required for the achievement standard
completion of at least four Year 12 ATAR courses – required for the achievement standard.

Consequences of not sitting an ATAR course examination – certification
If you are enrolled in a Year 12 ATAR course and do not sit the course examination (without an approved sickness/misadventure application), you will not:

have a course mark generated and recorded on your WASSA
have a grade for the Year 12 ATAR course recorded on your WASSA
receive an ATAR course report.

You may also find you are no longer eligible to achieve your WACE.

Availability of results
Your results will be available online via the Authority’s student portal (at https://studentportal.scsa.wa.edu.au/ on Monday, 18 December 2023. If you sat the ATAR course examination/s as a non-school candidate, you will be able to also download your examination results from the student portal.

You will be able to print your folio of achievement (WASSA, WACE, ATAR course reports and selected award certificates) for 2023 by logging in to the student portal in mid-January 2024. It is important to remember your login and student password details.

Further information
The Year 12 Information Handbook includes information about school-based assessment and completing courses. You can find it on the Authority website at https://scsa.wa.edu.au/publications/year-12-information.

You may also find additional information on our student information page at https://student.scsa.wa.edu.au/home.

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2023 School Curriculum and Standards Authority VET Awards

Jun 2023

If you are passionate about choosing vocational education and training (VET) as your future career pathway, it is time to consider your nomination for the 2023 VET Awards.

The nominations for the 2023 School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority) Awards for Outstanding Achievement in VET are currently open. There are awards in nine industry areas.

If you are passionate about choosing vocational education and training (VET) as your future career pathway, it is time to consider your nomination for the 2023 VET Awards.

The nominations for the 2023 School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority) Awards for Outstanding Achievement in VET are currently open. There are awards in nine industry areas.

Choosing a VET pathway while still at school opens many career options for you. The Authority also recognises your efforts and skills you have gained when studying VET while still at school.

Students completing VET qualifications may be eligible to apply for a VET Award.

How to apply for a VET Award
Applying is an easy process.

This is a perfect opportunity to gain recognition for your hard work. You need to have completed a Certificate II or higher* nationally recognised VET qualification by the end of Year 12 and two unit equivalents of Authority-Developed Workplace Learning (ADWPL) in an industry area related to the VET qualification.

Apply now for the 2023 VET Awards to highlight your skills and achievements. Speak to your VET Coordinator at school for more information about this exciting opportunity.

What the VET Awards offer
Applying for the VET Awards will prepare you for the future by enhancing your presentation, communication, and interview skills. You may achieve a Certificate of Excellence or even be the top student in your industry. If you are the top student in your industry area, you will be eligible to be the Beazley Medal: VET winner.

Check your eligibility
To achieve a VET Exhibition or Certificate of Excellence, you must meet some general criteria:

be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia
be enrolled as a full-time student in a registered Western Australian secondary school
have satisfied the requirements for a WACE at the time of the determination of the award.

In addition, by the end of Year 12 you must have completed:

a nationally recognised VET qualification to a minimum AQF level 2*
at least two unit equivalents of the ADWPL endorsed program equivalent to 110 hours or more (the workplace for your ADWPL must be related to the industry area for your nomination).

*If you have completed 220 nominal hours in Year 12 towards the completion of a Certificate III or higher, you are eligible for nomination.

To be eligible for the Beazley Medal: VET, you must meet the general criteria and have achieved a VET Exhibition in one of the nine industry areas.

Shortlisting and interviews
A panel for each industry area shortlists eligible students nominated by schools. Shortlisted students are invited to an interview. This is an opportunity to showcase your skills, knowledge and experience in your industry area.

VET Awards scenarios
Scenario 1
Sarah lives and breathes sport. It has been her ambition to turn her love of sport into a career. After talking to her school’s VET coordinator, Sarah enrolled in a Certificate II in Sport Coaching. Sarah is also completing workplace learning (ADWPL) with her local netball club where she coaches a junior team, and volunteers with event management tasks at carnivals the club runs. Demonstrating her commitment to her chosen path, Sarah has also completed several industry courses to improve her knowledge and skills, such as the Community Officiating General Principles course and Introduction to Sports Taping.

Recognising Sarah’s commitment, her VET coordinator suggested she nominate for the VET Awards. Her netball club was supportive of her nomination and provided a supportive reference. Following the shortlisting and interview process, she was awarded the VET Exhibition in her industry area as the top student. After participating in the VET awards process, Sarah had greater confidence when applying for a Program Assistant position at Netball WA for which she was the successful candidate. She is excited about beginning her career with Netball WA after Year 12.

Scenario 2
Matthew has always been interested in a career in the tourism industry. After discussing future career opportunities with his school’s career advisor and the best training pathways to get there, he is undertaking a Certificate II in Tourism in Year 12.

Matthew is doing his workplace learning (ADWPL) with the Perth Hills Kalamunda Visitor Centre where he assists customers with information about local tourism businesses and attractions. Working at the Visitor Centre has opened Matthew’s eyes to the many types of tourism businesses, and from this, he has decided to pursue further study after Year 12 by going to TAFE to study the Certificate III in Guiding to become a tour guide.

Matthew heard about the VET awards through a friend who was nominated the year before, so discussed the possibility of putting in an application with his VET coordinator. He is keen to share with others his experience of undertaking a VET pathway at school.

Important dates
Nominations are open from Friday, 30 June 2023 to Monday, 28 August 2023. The winners will be announced in February 2024 at a ceremony organised by the Authority.

Find out more about the 2023 VET Awards at https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/certification/exhibitions-and-awards.

Don’t forget to be ready with all of your attachments and ensure you give yourself enough time to complete your part of the nomination process. Allow plenty of time to get the information required for your school to submit the nomination before the final deadline.

Any questions?
Contact your VET Coordinator for any questions about the VET Awards.

You can also email awards@scsa.wa.edu.au if you have any issues with the nomination process.

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Year 12 Enrolments 2023

Mar 2023

Are you aware that your school has now provided your Year 12 enrolments to the Authority?

This means you can now check your enrolments to ensure the information provided is correct. Read on for information about why it’s important for you to check your enrolments, how you do this and when you need to do it by.

Are you aware that your school has now provided your Year 12 enrolments to the Authority?

This means you can now check your enrolments to ensure the information provided is correct. Read on for information about why it’s important for you to check your enrolments, how you do this and when you need to do it by.

How do I check the information?
You can check on your course enrolments using the student portal at https://studentportal.scsa.wa.edu.au. The student portal is a space for Year 12 students to check and access personal information that relates to their WACE.

We will be collecting enrolments in VET and endorsed programs later in the year. If you are studying these programs, they will probably not be listed at this stage.

What do I need to access the student portal?
To access the student portal, you need to have your WA student number (WASN), which you can find out through your school (it may also be on your SmartRider and on your school report). When you log in to the portal for the first time, you will be prompted to enter your personal email address and change your password. You will need to use your WASN and password each time you log in.

The first time you visit the student portal, you will be asked to provide a mobile number. While this is not compulsory, we encourage Year 12 students and examination candidates to provide a mobile number so that we can notify you via a group SMS if there are any changes to examination timetables and/or venues during the examination period. If you change your mobile number, you can edit this in the student portal.

You will need to visit the portal throughout the year to download various items (e.g. a copy of your Personalised written examination timetable) and to view your results. We will keep you posted via Facebook and our website, so you know when details become available. A complete list of what you will be able to download can be found in the Year 12 Information Handbook 2023, Part I: Information for all students, available on the Authority website at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/publications/year-12-information.

When do I need to check my course enrolments by?
The last date for changes to enrolments for ATAR, General, Foundation, Preliminary and VET industry specific courses for Year 12 students is Thursday, 30 March 2023. We strongly recommend that you let your school know of any errors as soon as possible so they can inform us before the last date. After Thursday, 30 March 2023, our database will be locked, and no further enrolments will be accepted in the above courses.

Can I withdraw from courses after the last enrolment date?
Yes. You cannot enrol in a new course after 30 March 2023, but you can still withdraw from courses by the dates below.

For ATAR courses (Units 3 and 4) with practical examination components, the last date for withdrawal is Thursday, 20 July 2023.
For ATAR courses (Units 3 and 4) that do not have practical examination components, ATAR (Units 1 and 2), General, Foundation, Preliminary and VET industry specific courses, the last date for withdrawal is Monday, 7 August 2023.

Any changes to your current program of study must be discussed with your parents/guardian and school before a final decision is made to alter your program. It is recommended you also use the WACE Checker (see below).

What are the consequences of withdrawing from courses?
Withdrawing from units may mean you don’t complete enough units this year and may not meet the requirements to achieve a WACE. The WACE requirements are set out in the Year 12 Information Handbook 2023, Part I: Information for all students.

Am I on track to receive the WACE?
Once you are satisfied that your enrolment with the Authority is correct, you should use the WACE Checker to see how you are progressing towards meeting the requirements of the WACE.

What is the WACE Checker?
The WACE Checker is a tool Year 12 students can use to check on their progress towards meeting the requirements of the WACE. It is designed to determine whether you have met (or are expected to meet) each of the WACE requirements. You can save and/or download and print the report, and you can save the data entered into the checker for a month. When you select Save, you get an access code that will allow you to use the Fetch My Data button in the Checker. You can also save the summary of your input as a PDF and use this to track your progress and check the impact of any changes to your enrolments.

You will find the Checker, and more information on how to use it, on the Authority website at https://wacechecker.scsa.wa.edu.au/.

What if I need help with the WACE Checker?
The Tell me more button provides support when using the Checker. If you have any concerns about your progress towards meeting the requirements of the WACE after entering your information, you should follow up with the relevant staff at your school. They will be able to help you clarify any issues around your enrolments and achievements.

What is the Student Declaration and Permission, and why do I need to complete it?
When you log in to the student portal, you will be required to complete the Student Declaration and Permission before you can gain access to your enrolment information.

This is to ensure students are aware of the requirements:

to achieve the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
for sitting the ATAR course examinations.

It also enables you to give permission for the:

release of certain personal information should you receive an award (if you don’t give permission and do receive an award, your name will not appear in any published recipient list)
use of schoolwork for creating support materials
use of examination responses (written and practical).

What do I do if the information in the student portal is incorrect?
If any of your information, including your personal details or enrolments, is incorrect, you must let your school know so that they can update the information provided to the Authority.

All the best with your studies.

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You're nearly there! Preparing to receive Year 12 results

Nov 2022

You’re nearly there! Preparing to receive Year 12 results

It’s so close! Monday, 19 December 2022 is ‘results day’ and we know that you, along with your family and friends, are likely to have some questions. Here are some questions we’re often asked around this time of year, and information to help you plan your next steps.

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You’re nearly there! Preparing to receive Year 12 results

It’s so close! Monday, 19 December 2022 is ‘results day’ and we know that you, along with your family and friends, are likely to have some questions. Here are some questions we’re often asked around this time of year, and information to help you plan your next steps.

How can I access my results?

On Monday, 19 December 2022, you’ll be able to log in to the student portal at

https://studentportal.scsa.wa.edu.au to see your results.

You will need your WA student number (WASN) and password to access the student portal.

Remember that your password may be different from the one you use for the TISC website to access your ATAR because, if you have made a university application through TISC, you will have set your own password.

Where will I find my WASN?

Look for your WASN on your school report, SmartRider or examination timetable.

Note: due to privacy and security requirements, the Authority cannot provide your WASN over the phone or by email.

What is included in the Year 12 results?

Your Year 12 results will include the following details, as appropriate:

achievement of a WACE
achievement of the literacy and numeracy standard
school grades, school marks*, moderated school marks*, examination marks* and combined scores for all ATAR (Units 3 and 4) courses for the current year only
school grades and school marks in General and Foundation units
completed VET industry specific units
successfully completed VET units of competency
completed endorsed programs
number of community service hours undertaken (if reported by your school)
completed Preliminary units.

*A course with a practical examination component will have written and practical marks reported separately.

Senior secondary achievements from previous years will also be listed.

How do Year 10 and Year 11 students find out their ATAR course examination results?

Like Year 12 students, Year 10 and Year 11 students who sat an ATAR course examination will also be able to download their results via the student portal.

How do non-school candidates find out their ATAR course examination results?

Non-school candidates who sat an ATAR course examination will also be able to download their examination marks via the student portal. Examination results are not printed on the WASSA for students enrolled as non-school candidates.

For non-school candidates, that examination does not contribute towards meeting the requirements for the WACE.

When will I receive my folio of achievement?

Folios of achievement are provided in a digital format. In mid-January 2023, all students will be able to download digital copies of their folio of achievement.

To download digital copies of your folio, documents and certificates, you will need to log in to the student portal at https://studentportal.scsa.wa.edu.au.

One or more of the following will be available in your folio, depending on your achievement:

WASSA – Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement
WACE – Western Australian Certificate of Education
ATAR course report for each ATAR course completed.

More details relating to the WACE, WASSA and ATAR course reports can be found in The WACE 2022 – Your guide to the Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement, Western Australian Certificate of Education and ATAR Course Report, on the Authority website at https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/certification/wace.

What will appear on my WASSA if I missed an ATAR course examination?

If you did not sit an ATAR course examination and did not have an approved sickness/misadventure application, you will not have completed the course and it will not appear on your WASSA, nor will you receive an ATAR course report for that course.

For ATAR courses with practical components, students must have completed both the written and practical examinations.

How do my grades contribute towards meeting the WACE requirements?

Your grades are used to meet the breadth and depth, and achievement standard requirements for the achievement of the WACE. However, if you are enrolled in a Year 12 ATAR course examination, you must have sat the ATAR course examination for your grade to count towards meeting the WACE requirements. If you did not sit an ATAR course examination, and you do not have an approved sickness/misadventure application for that course, the grades for the pair of units (Units 3 and 4) will not contribute to the calculation of the WACE.

How can someone authenticate my achievement of the WACE?

An education institution or employer can authenticate your achievement of the WACE by entering details such as your WASN, the provider code and the name on your certificate into the WACE Authentication form, available via the home page of the Authority website at https://waceauthentication.scsa.wa.edu.au.

If I did not achieve a WACE, what can I do?

Don’t panic! Depending on which requirements you did not meet, you have several options.

Students who still need to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy standard
You will be able to apply to re-sit the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) in the Term 1 window (Year 11–12 students) in late February to early March 2023. Applications for this round (March 2023) will open in early January 2023. Frequently asked questions regarding OLNA for Year 12 students are available at https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/assessment/olna/students-parents-carers. If you don’t see your question answered there, email us at olna@scsa.wa.edu.au.

Students who need to complete a VET qualification
If you didn’t achieve a WACE because you did not complete a VET qualification in time, you can complete it in the future and then notify us so we can add the details to your student record and issue you with a WACE (providing all other WACE requirements have been met). Details will be available on our website in early January 2023.

Students who did not get a WACE because they did not meet the breadth and depth and/or achievement standard requirements
If you did not meet the breadth and depth and/or achievement standard requirements, you need to consider your options for continuing enrolment at a school.

How will I know if I have received an award or exhibition?

Awards and exhibitions, including the Beazley medallists, will be announced on Wednesday, 21 December 2022. A list of award winners will be published on the Authority website after the announcement (late morning on Wednesday, 21 December 2022, if you want to keep an eye out).

Students who receive any of the following awards will receive their certificates at the Awards Ceremony on Friday, 17 February 2023:

Beazley Medal: WACE
Beazley Medal: VET
General exhibitions
Special general awards
Subject exhibitions.

After this date, all awards will be available for download from the student portal.

Where will I find my Universities Admission Advice Letter?

The Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) is responsible for information about university admissions. All students with at least one scaled score can access their TISC Universities Admission Advice Letter (UAAL) via the TISC website at http://www.tisc.edu.au/static/home.tisc.

These letters contain the following information:

scaled score for each ATAR course examination sat
advice on your achievement of a WACE
ATAR/Selection Rank
eligibility status for each of the five Western Australian universities.

If you have any questions relating to the UAAL, scaling or the calculation of the ATAR, contact TISC via info@tisc.edu.au or on 9318 8000.

Do you need more information? If you have any further questions, have a look at Part I and Part II of the Year 12 Information Handbook at https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/further-resources/year-12-information.

Most importantly, remember that a disappointing or incomplete result is not the end of the world and there are many paths you can take to get to where you want to go. Congratulations on reaching this point and we wish you the best for your future.

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Completing an ATAR Course

Oct 2022

Sitting examinations to complete an ATAR course

It’s examinations time again, and we know there’s a lot for students to think about and manage during this period. This is an important reminder of the vital role of examinations in completing your ATAR courses.

Sitting examinations to complete an ATAR course

It’s examinations time again, and we know there’s a lot for students to think about and manage during this period. This is an important reminder of the vital role of examinations in completing your ATAR courses.

To complete a Year 12 ATAR course you are required to sit the ATAR course examination provided by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority). For Year 12 ATAR courses with practical components, you must complete both the written and practical examinations.

If you do not sit an ATAR course examination, and you do not have an approved sickness/misadventure application for that course, the grade for the pair of units (Units 3 and 4) will not contribute to the calculation of the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).

You may be enrolled in ATAR course/s but may not need an ATAR for your future plans. Even so, you must sit the examination for that course for it to contribute to your WACE and appear on your WASSA. This applies to anyone doing Year 12 ATAR courses, even if you are only enrolled in one or two.

Consequences of not sitting an ATAR course examination – WACE requirements

If you are enrolled in an ATAR Year 12 course and then do not sit the ATAR course examination (without an approved sickness/misadventure application), the grade for that Year 12 course will not contribute to the:

completion of a minimum of 20 units, including ten Year 12 units
completion of at least one pair of Year 12 units from an English learning area course (if the ATAR Year 12 course was either English, Literature or English as an Additional Language or Dialect)
completion of one pair of Year 12 units from List A (arts/languages/social sciences) or List B (mathematics/science/technology)
achievement of at least 14 C grades or higher, including at least six C grades in Year 12 units
completion of at least four Year 12 ATAR courses.

Consequences of not sitting an ATAR course examination – certification

If you are enrolled in a Year 12 ATAR course and do not sit the course examination (without an approved sickness/misadventure application) you will not:

have a course mark generated
have a grade for the Year 12 ATAR course recorded on your WASSA
receive an ATAR course report.

You may also find you are no longer eligible to achieve your WACE.

Availability of results

Your results will be available online via the Authority’s student portal (at https://studentportal.scsa.wa.edu.au/) on Monday, 19 December 2022. If you sat the ATAR course examination as a non-school candidate, you will be able to also download your examination results from the student portal.

You will be able to print your folio of achievement (WASSA, WACE, ATAR course reports and selected award certificates) for 2022 by logging in to the student portal in mid-January 2023. It is important to remember your login and student password details.

Further information

The Year 12 Information Handbook includes information about school-based assessment and completing courses. You can find it on the Authority website at https://scsa.wa.edu.au/publications/year-12-information.

You may also find additional information on our student information page at https://student.scsa.wa.edu.au/home.

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2022 School Curriculum and Standards Authority VET Awards

Aug 2022

If you are passionate about choosing vocational education and training (VET) as your future career pathway, it is time to consider your nomination for the 2022 VET Awards.

If you are passionate about choosing vocational education and training (VET) as your future career pathway, it is time to consider your nomination for the 2022 VET Awards.

The nominations for the 2022 School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority) Awards for Outstanding Achievement in VET are currently open. There are awards in nine industry areas.

Choosing a VET pathway while still at school opens many career options for you. The Authority also recognises your efforts and skills you have gained when studying VET while still at school.

Students completing VET qualifications may be eligible to apply for a VET Award.

How to apply for a VET Award
Applying is an easy process.

This is a perfect opportunity to gain recognition for your hard work. You need to have completed a Certificate II or higher nationally recognised VET qualification by the end of Year 12 and two-unit equivalents of Authority-Developed Workplace Learning (ADWPL) in an industry area related to the VET qualification.

Apply now for VET Awards 2022 to highlight your skills and achievements. Speak to your VET Coordinator at school for more information about this exciting opportunity.

What VET Awards offer
Applying for the VET Awards will prepare you for the future by enhancing your presentation and communication skills. You may achieve a certificate of excellence or even be the top student in your industry. As the top student in your industry area, you would be eligible to be the Beazley Medal: VET winner.

Check your eligibility
To achieve a VET exhibition or certificate of excellence, you must meet some general criteria:

be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia;
be enrolled as a full-time student in a registered secondary school; and
have satisfied the requirements for a WACE at the time of the determination of the award.

In addition, by the end of Year 12 you must have completed:

a nationally recognised VET qualification to a minimum AQF level 2*; and
at least two unit equivalents of the ADWPL endorsed program equivalent to 110 hours or more (The workplace for your ADWPL must be related to the industry area for your nomination).

*If you have completed 220 nominal hours in Year 12 towards the completion of a Certificate III or higher, you are eligible for nomination.

To be eligible for the Beazley Medal: VET, you must meet the general criteria and have achieved a VET exhibition in one of the nine industry areas.

Short-listing and interviews
A panel for each industry area short-lists eligible students nominated by schools. Short-listed students are invited to an interview. This is an opportunity to showcase your skills, knowledge and experience in your industry area.

VET Awards scenarios
Alana is passionate about working in the healthcare industry. Alana worked with her school career and VET Coordinator to see which VET qualification would allow her to achieve her goal of becoming an Occupational Therapist. Alana studied Certificate III in Allied Health in Year 12. She demonstrated excellence in her VET studies and spoke to the VET Coordinator to find out if she could be nominated for the VET Awards. She won the VET exhibition in her industry area and was also offered a job as an Occupational Assistant when she finished school.

Elliott has had a love of food and cooking for as long as he can remember. When Elliott was growing up, he took any opportunity to be in the kitchen and learn new skills and techniques from his family. After talking with his grandmother, Elliott decided to do a VET qualification in commercial cookery while at school and hopefully learn the finer art of being a Chef. Due to Elliott’s passion, he was able to undertake the qualification through an apprenticeship pathway and started his school-based apprenticeship in Year 11. By the end of Year 12, Elliott was halfway through his Chef’s apprenticeship and was working with a fine dining restaurant near his home. Elliott’s school VET coordinator and TAFE lecturer worked together to nominate him for the VET awards. For Elliott, undertaking VET while at school helped fulfil his passion and desire to be a high-class chef.

Important dates
Nominations are open from Friday, 1 July 2022 to Monday, 29 August 2022. The winners will be announced in February 2023 at a ceremony organised by the Authority.

Find out more about the 2022 VET Awards at https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/certification/exhibitions-and-awards.

Don’t forget to be ready with all of your attachments and ensure you give yourself enough time to complete your part of the nomination process. Allow plenty of time to get the information required for your school to submit the nomination before the final deadline.

Any questions?
Contact your VET Coordinator for any questions about the VET Awards.

You can also email awards@scsa.wa.edu.au if you have any issues with the nomination process.

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Are you considering withdrawing from a course?

Jun 2022

Did you know there is a difference between changing courses and withdrawing from courses?

Did you know there is a difference between changing courses and withdrawing from courses?

The last date to change Year 12 student enrolments with the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority) was Thursday, 31 March. It is now time for you to decide whether you are going to withdraw from any Year 12 courses.

Remember that you are able to check your enrolments by accessing the student portal at https://studentportal.scsa.wa.edu.au. Check the type of course and school year of all courses you are enrolled in.

Before making any final decisions, please use the WACE Checker on our website: https://wacechecker2021.scsa.wa.edu.au/. It is important that you take the time to check the impact of any change you make to your enrolment.

Withdrawing or changing

When you change a course enrolment, you replace one course with another. The last date for this option has passed for Year 12 students in 2022.

Withdrawing means you are no longer studying a course. If you withdraw from a course, there will be no listing of your enrolment in the course for 2022 on your Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement (WASSA). This means you will not receive any credit for the work you completed this year prior to dropping the course. It is important you take this into consideration.

Deadlines

There are two key dates for withdrawing from a course. This is because of the arrangements required for ATAR course examinations. The Authority needs to be notified of withdrawals from student enrolments in:

Year 12 ATAR courses with practical examination components by Thursday, 21 July
Year 12 ATAR courses without a practical examination component and other Year 12 General, Foundation, Preliminary courses and VET industry specific courses by Monday, 8 August.

Note: schools may have earlier deadlines in order to manage the administrative work that goes with changes to enrolments. If you are thinking about withdrawing from a course, you should check with your school about their deadlines.

Check carefully

Year 12 courses are studied as a pair of units and you must complete the pair of Year 12 units for the grade to contribute towards meeting the WACE requirements.

If you are considering withdrawing from your only List B (mathematics/science/technology) course in Year 12, then you will no longer be eligible to achieve the WACE. Students are required to complete one pair of Year 12 units from each of List A (arts/languages/social sciences) and List B. Completing a List B course in Year 11 does not meet this requirement.

You also need to consider whether you will have enough units completed for the breadth and depth requirement for the WACE.

Check whether you will be eligible for any VET or endorsed programs to contribute to how you meet the WACE requirements as unit equivalents.

The WACE requirements for 2022 and information about unit equivalents are listed in the Year 12 Information Handbook at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/publications/year-12-information on the Authority website.

Think carefully

Withdrawing from a course is a significant decision. Talk with your parents/guardians as well as your teachers, Year Coordinator or Careers Counsellor about why you think withdrawing might be an option before you make a final decision.

You may also find it helpful to check our student information page at https://student.scsa.wa.edu.au/home.

In particular, you should check (double check … triple check) that you will continue to be on track to meet the WACE requirements. Use the WACE Checker to test the possible impact of the options you are considering.

What it comes down to

If you are enrolled in a Year 12 course, you need to know that withdrawing from a course is an important decision. Think carefully about what is right for you and work within the deadlines.

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Year 12 enrolments 2022

Mar 2022

Did you know that your school has provided your Year 12 enrolments to the Authority?

Did you know that your school has provided your Year 12 enrolments to the Authority?

You now have an opportunity to check your enrolments to ensure that the information provided is correct. Read on for information about why it’s important for you to check your enrolments, how you do this and when you need to do it by.

How do I check the information?

You can check on your course enrolments by accessing the student portal at https://studentportal.scsa.wa.edu.au.

We will be collecting enrolments in VET and endorsed programs later in the year. If you are studying these programs, they will probably not be listed at this stage.

What do I need to access the student portal?

The student portal is a space for Year 12 students to check and access personal information that relates to their WACE.

To access the student portal, you need to have your WA student number (WASN), which you can find out through your school (it may also be on your SmartRider and on your school report). When you log in to the portal for the first time you will be prompted to enter your personal email address and change your password. You will need to use your WASN and password each time you log in to the portal.

The first time you visit the student portal you will be asked to provide a mobile number. While this step is not compulsory, we encourage Year 12 students and examination candidates to provide a mobile number so that we can notify you via a group SMS if there are any changes to examination timetables and/or venues during the examination period. If you change your mobile number, you can edit this in the student portal.

You will need to visit the portal throughout the year to download various items (e.g. a copy of your Personalised written examination timetable) and to view your results. We will keep you posted via Facebook and our website so you know when details become available. A complete list of what you will be able to download can be found in the Year 12 Information Handbook 2022, Part I: Information for all students, available on the Authority website at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/publications/year-12-information.

When do I need to check my course enrolments by?

The last date for changes to enrolments for ATAR, General, Foundation, Preliminary and VET industry-specific courses for Year 12 students is Thursday, 31 March 2022. We strongly recommend that you let your school know of any errors as soon as possible so they can inform us in time and before the last date. After Thursday, 31 March 2022, our database will be locked and no further enrolments will be accepted in the above courses.

Can I withdraw from courses after the last enrolment date?

Yes. However, you are unable to enrol in a new course after 31 March 2022, but you can still withdraw from courses by the dates below.

For ATAR courses (Units 3 and 4) with practical examination components, the last date for withdrawal is Thursday, 21 July 2022.
For ATAR courses (Units 3 and 4) which do not have practical examination components, ATAR (Units 1 and 2), General, Foundation, Preliminary and VET industry-specific courses, the last date for withdrawal is Monday, 8 August 2022.

Any changes to your current program of study must be discussed with your parents/guardian and school before a final decision is made to alter your program. It is recommended you also use the WACE checker (see below).

What are the consequences of withdrawing from courses?

Withdrawing from units may mean you don’t complete enough units this year and may not meet the requirements to achieve a WACE. The WACE requirements are set out in the Year 12 Information Handbook 2022, Part I: Information for all students.

Am I on track to receive the WACE?

Once you are satisfied that your enrolment with the Authority is correct, you should use the WACE Checker to see how you are progressing towards meeting the requirements of the WACE.

What is the WACE Checker?

The WACE Checker is a tool Year 12 students can use to check on their progress towards meeting the requirements of the WACE. It is designed to determine whether you have met (or are expected to meet) each of the WACE requirements. You can save and/or download and print the report, and you can save the data entered into the checker for a month. When you select Save you get an access code that will to allow you to use the Fetch My Data button in the Checker. You can also save the summary of your input as a PDF and use this to track your progress and to check the impact of any changes to your enrolments.

You will find the Checker, and more information on how to use it, on the Authority website at https://wacechecker.scsa.wa.edu.au/.

What if I need help with the WACE Checker?

The Tell me more button provides support when using the Checker. If you have any concerns about your progress towards meeting the requirements of the WACE after entering your information, you should follow up with the support staff at your school. They will be able to help you clarify any issues around your enrolments and achievements.

What is the Student Declaration and Permission, and why do I need to complete it?

When you log in to the student portal you will be required to complete the Student Declaration and Permission before you can gain access to your enrolment information.

The purpose of this online Student Declaration and Permission is to ensure students are aware of the requirements:

to achieve the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
for sitting the ATAR course examinations.

It also enables you to give permission for the:

release of certain personal information should you receive an award (if you don’t give permission and do receive an award, your name will not appear in any publication of the recipient list)
use of school work for creating support materials
use of examination responses (written and practical).

What do I do if the information in the student portal is incorrect?

If any of your information, including your personal details or enrolments, is incorrect you must let your school know so that they can update the information that is provided to the Authority.

All the best with your studies.

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Preparing to receive Year 12 results – nearly there

Oct 2021

Monday, 20 December 2021 is ‘results day’ and we know students, along with their families and friends, are likely to have some questions. Here are some questions we are often asked around this time of year and responses to these questions to help you plan your next steps.

Monday, 20 December 2021 is ‘results day’ and we know students, along with their families and friends, are likely to have some questions. Here are some questions we are often asked around this time of year and responses to these questions to help you plan your next steps.

How can I access my results?
On Monday, 20 December 2021, you will be able to log in to the student portal at https://studentportal.scsa.wa.edu.au to see your results.

You will need your WA student number (WASN) and password to access the student portal.

Note: your password may be different from the one you use for the TISC website to access your ATAR because, if you have made a university application through TISC, you will have set your own password.

Where will I find my WASN?
Look for your WASN on your school report, SmartRider or on your examination timetable.

Note: due to privacy and security requirements, the Authority cannot provide your WASN over the phone or by email.

What is included in the Year 12 results?
Your Year 12 results will include the following details, as appropriate:

achievement of a WACE
achievement of the literacy and numeracy standard
school grades, school marks*, moderated school marks*, examination marks* and combined scores for all ATAR (Units 3 and 4) courses for the current year only
school grades and school marks in General and Foundation units
completed VET industry specific units
successfully completed VET units of competency
completed endorsed programs
number of community service hours undertaken (if reported by your school)
completed Preliminary units.

*A course with a practical examination component will have the written and practical marks reported separately.

Senior secondary achievements from previous years will also be listed.

How do Year 10 and Year 11 students find out their ATAR course examination results?
Year 10 and Year 11 students who sat an ATAR course examination will be able to download their results via the student portal.

How do non-school candidates find out their ATAR course examination results?
Non-school candidates who sat an ATAR course examination will be able to download their examination marks via the student portal. Examination results are not printed on the WASSA when the student was enrolled as a non-school candidate.

As a non-school candidate, that examination does not contribute towards meeting the requirements for the WACE.

When will I receive my folio of achievement?
Folios of achievement are provided in a digital format. In mid-January 2022, all students will be able to download digital copies of their folio of achievement.

To download digital copies of your folio, documents and certificates, you will need to log in to the student portal at https://studentportal.scsa.wa.edu.au.

One or more of the following items will be available in your folio, depending on your achievement:

WASSA – Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement
WACE – Western Australian Certificate of Education
ATAR course report – for each ATAR course completed.

More details relating to the WACE, WASSA and ATAR course reports can be found in The WACE 2021 – Your guide to the: Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement, Western Australian Certificate of Education and ATAR Course Report, on the Authority website at https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/certification/wace.

What will appear on my WASSA if I missed an ATAR course examination?
If you did not sit an ATAR course examination and did not have an approved sickness/misadventure application, you will not have completed the course and it will not appear on your WASSA, nor will you receive an ATAR course report for that course.

For ATAR courses with practical components, students must have completed both the written and practical examination.

How do my grades contribute towards meeting the WACE requirements?Your grades are used to meet the breadth and depth, and achievement standard requirements for the achievement of the WACE. However, if you are enrolled in a Year 12 ATAR course examination, you must sit the ATAR course examination for your grade to count towards meeting the WACE requirements. If you do not sit an ATAR course examination, and you do not have an approved sickness/misadventure application for that course, the grades for the pair of units (Units 3 and 4) will not contribute to the calculation of the WACE.

How can someone authenticate my achievement of the WACE?
An education institution or employer may authenticate your achievement of the WACE by entering details such as your WASN, the provider code and the name on your certificate into an online form. The WACE Authentication form is available via the home page of the Authority website at https://waceauthentication.scsa.wa.edu.au/.

If I did not achieve a WACE, what can I do?
Depending on the requirements that you did not meet, you have some options.

Students who still need to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy standard
You will be able to apply to re-sit the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) Round 1 at the end of February to early March 2022. Applications for this round (March 2022) will open in late-December. OLNA frequently asked questions for Year 12 students are available at https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/assessment/olna/students-parents-carers. If you have any queries please email olna@scsa.wa.edu.au.

Students who need to complete a VET qualification
If you did not achieve a WACE because you did not complete a VET qualification in time, you can complete it in the future and then notify us so we can add the details to your student record and issue you with a WACE (providing all other WACE requirements have been met). Details will be available on our website in early January.

Students who did not get a WACE because they did not meet the breadth and depth and/or achievement standard requirements
If you did not meet the breadth and depth and/or achievement standard requirements, you need to consider your options for continuing enrolment at a school.

How will I know if I have received an award or exhibition?
Awards and exhibitions, including the Beazley medallists, will be announced on Wednesday,
22 December 2021. A list of award winners will be published on the Authority website after the announcement (late morning, Wednesday, 22 December 2021).

Students who receive any of the following awards will receive their certificates at the Awards Ceremony on Friday, 11 February 2022: Beazley Medal: WACE, Beazley Medal: VET, General exhibitions, Special general awards, and Subject exhibitions. After this date, all awards will be available for download from the student portal.

Where will I find my Universities Admission Advice Letter?
The Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) is responsible for information about university admissions. All students with at least one scaled score can access their TISC Universities Admission Advice Letter (UAAL) via the TISC website at http://www.tisc.edu.au/static/home.tisc.

These letters contain the following information:

scaled score for each ATAR course examination sat
advice on your achievement of a WACE
ATAR/Selection Rank
eligibility status for each of the five Western Australian universities.

Any questions relating to the UAAL, scaling or the calculation of the ATAR, contact TISC via info@tisc.edu.au or 9318 8000.

Do you need more information?
If you have any further questions, have a look at Part I and Part II of the Year 12 Information Handbook at https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/further-resources/year-12-information.

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2021 School Curriculum and Standards Authority VET Awards

Aug 2021

The nominations for the 2021 School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority) Awards for Outstanding Achievement in VET are currently open.

The nominations for the 2021 School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority) Awards for Outstanding Achievement in VET are currently open.

If you are passionate about choosing VET as your future career pathway, it is time to consider your nomination for the 2021 VET Awards!

How exciting it is to get recognition for the effort you have put in to achieve your VET qualification while still at school.

Completing a VET qualification while still at school opens many career options for you and the Authority recognises your efforts and skills you have gained when studying VET while still at school. Students completing VET qualifications may be eligible to apply for a VET Award.

How to apply for a VET Award

The nomination process is easy.

If you have completed a Certificate II or higher nationally recognised VET qualification by the end of Year 12 and two unit equivalents of Authority-Developed Workplace Learning (ADWPL) in an industry area related to the VET qualification, this is a perfect opportunity to gain recognition for your hard work.

Apply now for VET Awards 2021 to highlight your skills and achievements. Speak to your VET Coordinator at school for more information about this exciting opportunity.

What VET Awards offer

Applying for the VET Awards will prepare you for future by enhancing your presentation and communication skills. You may achieve a certificate of excellence or may even be the top student in your industry area, making you eligible to be the Beazley Medal: VET winner.

Check your eligibility

To achieve a VET exhibition or certificate of excellence, you must meet some general criteria:

be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia
be enrolled as a full-time student in a registered secondary school
have satisfied the requirements for a WACE at the time of the determination of the award.

In addition, you will have completed by the end of Year 12:

a nationally recognised VET qualification to a minimum AQF level 2*; and
at least two unit equivalents of the ADWPL endorsed program equivalent to 110 hours or more. (The workplace for your ADWPL must be related to the industry area for your nomination).

*If you have completed 220 nominal hours in Year 12 towards the completion of a Certificate III or higher, you are eligible for nomination.

To be eligible for the Beazley Medal: VET, you must meet the general criteria and have achieved a VET exhibition in one of the nine industry areas.

Short-listing and interviews

A panel for each industry area short-lists eligible students nominated by schools. Short-listed students are invited to an interview. This is an opportunity to showcase your skills, knowledge and experience in your industry area.

VET Awards scenarios

Sarah is passionate about working with engines and she used to help her grandfather with machinery on the family’s farm. She chose a VET pathway by undertaking the Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology pre-apprenticeship. Sarah demonstrated excellence in her VET studies and spoke to her VET Coordinator so that she could be nominated for the VET Awards. She won the VET exhibition in her industry area and was also offered an apprenticeship for undertaking a Certificate III by a big mining company. She is all set for an exciting career.

Lauren loves engaging with young kids and contribute to their learning. She undertook a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care while still at school. She wants to work in this sector and see children’s development and learning firsthand as they grow and flourish under her care. Lauren sees VET as a great opportunity to gain understanding and knowledge in this sector and wants to pursue further education in VET and at university. She has plans to start her own child care centre one day to give children a valuable start in life to a good education and helping them to develop their social skills in a safe and a caring environment. Undertaking VET while still at school gave her a head start for a fulfilling career in the future.

Important dates

Nominations are open from Friday, 25 June 2021 to Monday, 30 August 2021. The winners will be announced in February 2022 at a ceremony organised by the Authority.

Find out more about the 2021 VET Awards at https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/certification/exhibitions-and-awards.

Don’t forget to be ready with all of your attachments and ensure you give yourself enough time to complete your part of the nomination process. Allow plenty of time to get the information required for your school to submit the nomination before the final deadline.

Any questions?

Contact your VET Coordinator for any questions in relation to VET Awards.

You can also email awards@scsa.wa.edu.au if you have any problems with the nomination process.

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Key dates for WACE decisions, 2021

Jun 2021

Did you know there is a difference between changing courses and withdrawing from courses?

The last date to change enrolments for Year 12 students was Thursday, 1 April. It is now time for students to decide whether they are going to withdraw from Year 12 courses.

Did you know there is a difference between changing courses and withdrawing from courses?

The last date to change enrolments for Year 12 students was Thursday, 1 April. It is now time for students to decide whether they are going to withdraw from Year 12 courses.

Remember that you are able to check your enrolments by accessing the student portal at https://studentportal.scsa.wa.edu.au. You should check the impact of your choices before going ahead.

Withdrawing from or changing a course

When you change a course enrolment, you replace one course with another. Withdrawing means you are no longer studying a course. If you withdraw from a course, there will be no listing of your enrolment in the course for this year on your Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement (WASSA). This means you will not receive any credit for the work you have done for this year’s units prior to dropping the course. It is important you take this into consideration.

Check carefully

Year 12 courses are studied as a pair of units. You must complete the pair of Year 12 units to receive credit for the grade to contribute towards meeting the WACE requirements.

If you are considering withdrawing from your only List B (mathematics/science/technology) course in Year 12, then you will be no longer eligible to achieve the WACE. Students are required to complete one pair of Year 12 units from each of List A (arts/languages/social sciences) and List B. Completing a List B course in Year 11 does not meet this requirement.

You also need to consider whether you will have enough units completed for the breadth and depth requirement for the WACE.