TAFE Statement in HSC Studies

This course is for students who want to study for all or part of the NSW Higher School Certificate in an adult learning environment. Your study program will depend on your previous experience and the amount of time you can spend studying for the HSC. The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) has developed the HSC curriculum and is responsible for managing completion requirements including the final examinations. NESA awards the HSC credential. HSC assessment results achieved in your TAFE study are reported by TAFE to NESA as part of the minimum completion requirements for the HSC. You can seek advice from TAFE NSW Course Information Officers at any campus and from TAFE NSW Counsellors. Vocational Courses are offered within the HSC and may lead to a vocational qualification, suitable for entry to further study and work.

An ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank) is not required to continue your studies in TAFE NSW. An ATAR may be required to enter university, as it is used to determine entry to many university courses.