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Information for parents

Information for parents. Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement. The senior phase of learning. The planning process–SET Plan. Certificate overview.

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Information for parents

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  1. Information for parents Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement

  2. The senior phase of learning

  3. The planning process–SET Plan

  4. Certificate overview • The Queensland Certificate of Individualised Achievement (QCIA) recognises the learning achievements of students who undertake individualised learning programs. The QCIA is: • an official record that students have completed at least 12 years of education • a summary of their knowledge and skills that they may present to employers or training providers.

  5. Certificate format

  6. Documents posted to students • QCIA • Senior Statement • Application for verification or review of information • Student Connect • QCIA factsheet

  7. Other documentation posted with the QCIA • An “Application for verification or review of information” on the QCIA is included in the envelope posted to students. • This form is only used if there is an error in the student’s name or certificate information.

  8. Indicate here for QCIA

  9. Do students have to receive this certificate? • No. • Schools, parents and students decide which educational program is best for each individual. • There are several ways in which the student’s achievements can be recorded on QSA certificates or statements.

  10. What can students use this certificate for? • This certificate recognises schooling achievements that do not contribute towards the award of a QCE. • It can be shown to employers as a summary of the student’s knowledge and skills. • It can be used by training providers to help decide the best training options.

  11. Who is eligible to receive the QCIA? • Students who: • are nominated by the principal of the school • undertake studies that are part of an individualised learning program • have an impairment or difficulties in learning that are not primarily due to socioeconomic, cultural and/or linguistic factors • have at least 12 years of schooling • are enrolled at school until the date specified as the end of Year 12.

  12. What achievements are included on this certificate? • The QCIA contributing studies are: • Statement of Achievement • Statement of Participation. • Statements of Achievement are subject to guidelines and quality processes defined by the QSA.

  13. Statement of Achievement • Free-form text statements of demonstrated knowledge and skill • Holistic picture of demonstrated knowledge and skill • Written in a standard format • Achievements shown under six curriculum organisers or categories (schools choose all or some of the six curriculum organisers)

  14. Statement of Achievement The six curriculum organisers or categories are: • Areas of study and learning (ASL) • Communication and technologies (CT) • Community, citizenship and the environment (CCE) • Leisure and recreation (LR) • Personal and living dimensions (PLD) • Vocational and transition activities (VTA)

  15. Statements of Participation • Include the names or titles of activities students have undertaken • May include community-based learning, extra-curricula activities, work experience, enrichment programs or community-access programs • Have no provision for explanation of the activity.

  16. Where to find QCIA informationwww.qsa.qld.edu.au Information for students, parents and carers

  17. More information • QSA’s website: <www.qsa.qld.edu.au> • Email: qcia@qsa.qld.edu.au • Direct link to QCIA information: <www.qsa.qld.edu.au> Certificates & qualifications > Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement • Direct link to QCE information: <www.qsa.qld.edu.au> Certificates & qualifications > Queensland Certificate of Education

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