QCE Literacy and Numeracy Requirements - Study Guide

Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) Overview

  • Definition:

    • The Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) is Queensland’s internationally recognized senior secondary schooling qualification.

  • Requirements for Issuance:

    • To be issued a QCE, students must

    • Accrue a set amount of learning.

    • Achieve at the set standard.

    • Follow a set pattern of study.

    • Meet literacy and numeracy requirements.

    • These requirements ensure that students complete their senior schooling equipped with knowledge and skills necessary for success in life beyond school.

    • The QCE is typically issued to eligible students at the end of Year 12, upon meeting all requirements.

  • Literacy and Numeracy Requirements:

    • These requirements align with standards specified in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), particularly Level 3.

    • Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF):

    • Outlines five core skills: learning, reading, writing, oral communication, and numeracy.

    • Serves as a tool to describe skills relevant to the workplace and employment.

    • Facilitates tailored approaches to teaching and learning.

  • Options to Meet Literacy and Numeracy Requirements:

    • The QCE literacy and numeracy requirements can be met through various options, detailed below:

Learning Options for Literacy and Numeracy Requirements for QCE

1. Courses of Study

  • Literacy:

    • General or Applied subjects (QCAA):

    • English

    • English & Literature Extension

    • English as an Additional Language

    • Literature

    • Essential English

  • Numeracy:

    • General or Applied subjects (QCAA):

    • General Mathematics

    • Mathematical Methods

    • Specialist Mathematics

    • Essential Mathematics

  • Set Standard:

    • Students must achieve satisfactory completion in Unit 1 or Unit 2, or a grade of C or better in a Unit 3 and Unit 4 pair.

2. Short Courses

  • Literacy:

    • QCAA Short Course in Literacy

  • Numeracy:

    • QCAA Short Course in Numeracy

  • Set Standard:

    • Grade of C or better is required for both.

3. Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Literacy:

    • FSK20113 Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways

  • Numeracy:

    • FSK20113 Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways

  • Set Standard:

    • Completion of the qualification is necessary.

4. Senior External Examination

  • Literacy:

    • Successful completion of Senior External Examination in a QCAA English subject

  • Numeracy:

    • Successful completion of Senior External Examination in a QCAA Mathematics subject

  • Set Standard:

    • Grade of C or better is required in both.

5. International Baccalaureate (IB)

  • Literacy:

    • International Baccalaureate (IB) examination in one of the following:

    • Language A English Language and Literature (Standard Level or Higher Level)

    • Language A English Literature (Standard Level or Higher Level)

    • English B (Standard Level or Higher Level)

  • Numeracy:

    • International Baccalaureate (IB) examination in one of the following:

    • Mathematics (Standard Level or Higher Level)

    • Mathematical Studies (Standard Level)

  • Set Standard:

    • Grade of 4 or above on the examination, or an Exit subject with a grade of 3, with a grade of 4 or above in the internal assessment component.

6. Recognised Studies

  • Requirement:

    • Refer to the QCAA website for a comprehensive list of recognized studies that fulfill the literacy and numeracy requirements as recognized by the QCAA.

  • Note:

    • Reference to the QCAA website is emphasized for further details, including updates and specifics regarding recognized studies and requirements.