QCE and ATAR Knowledge Quiz

You need to receive an ATAR to be awarded a QCE.

• True

• False

Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses can contribute towards your QCE.

• True

• False

The ATAR is used to rank students for university entrance across Australia.

• True

• False

If you don’t receive an ATAR, there are no other ways to enter university.

• True

• False

To receive a QCE, you need at least 20 credits from eligible courses or learning programs.

• True

• False

What is the minimum number of General subjects required to receive an ATAR?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Reorder the following from highest qualification to lowest qualification

• Diploma (worth 8 points). Rank of 82* for University entry

• Certificate II (worth 4 points)

• Certificate I (worth 2* points)

• Certificate IV (worth 8 points). Rank of 74* for University entry

• Certificate III (worth 6-8 points). Rank of 68* for University entry

Which of the following can contribute to a QCE?

• General subjects

• Applied subjects

• VET certificates

General and Applied subjects are worth up to .... credit points, if you pass all units

• 8

• 6

• 4

• 1

Which of these is NOT a requirement for achieving a QCE?

• Literacy and numeracy requirements

• 20 credits from learning options

• Minimum ATAR score

• Set pattern of study