About the NTCET

How do students get the NTCET?

Students can gain their NTCET in the equivalent of two years of full-time study; however, most students spread this over three years. There are two stages:

• Stage 1, which most students do in Year 11, (The Personal Learning Plan is usually completed in Year 10)
• Stage 2, which most students do in Year 12.

Each subject or course successfully completed earns 'credits' towards the NTCET, with a minimum of 200 credits required for students to gain the certificate.

What is compulsory?

The compulsory subjects are:

• Personal Learning Plan 10 credits at Stage 1 (completed in Year 10).
• Literacy 20 credits from a range of English subjects.
• Numeracy 10 credits from a range of Mathematics subjects.
• Stage 2 subjects totalling at least 60 credits.

How are subjects graded?

Students will receive a grade from A to E for each subject (A+ to E- at Stage 2). For compulsory subjects, students need to achieve a C grade or better.

Students with disabilities

The NTCET offers a range of modified subjects to provide opportunities for students with disabilities to demonstrate their learning. Modified subjects are intended for students who have any of the following:

• severe multiple disabilities
• moderate to profound intellectual disability
• mild intellectual disability.

Interstate, and overseas students

SACE Board will grant status for equivalent learning in recognised areas for interstate, overseas and adult students.