Frameworks Course Development Course Accreditation BSSS Courses Course Adoptions Type 1 Course Adoptions Type 2 R Unit Adoptions E Courses H Courses

Course Accreditation

Courses are accredited on the basis that they meet the requirements for the following classifications. A course may meet the requirements for a number of classifications:

  • A Courses
    These courses have been deemed by the Board to be educationally sound and appropriate for students in Years 11 and 12
  • M Courses
    These courses are A courses which have been deemed by the Board as providing appropriate educational experiences for students who satisfy specific disability criteria. 
  • T Courses
    These courses have been deemed by the Board to prepare students for higher education
  • H Courses
    H classification is given to a course that has been designed and accredited by an Australian National University and where successful completion of the course will be recognised towards an undergraduate degree
  • V Courses
    These courses may lead to the award of a Vocational Certificate or Statement of Attainment
  • R Courses
    These courses are appropriate for students in Years 11 and 12 and are usually designed to provide personal development, recreational or community services activities.
  • C Courses
    These courses are accredited vocational education and training programs appropriate for students in Year 11 and 12, which are delivered and assessed by Registered Training Organisations
  • E Courses
    E courses are vocational programs registered with the BSSS which lead to a nationally recognised vocational qualification (Certificate or Statement of Attainment) and are delivered by an external Registered Training Organisation.

Templates for developing these courses are available here.

Adoption of Courses (Type 1 or Type 2)

Adoptions are submitted to the Office of the Board of Senior Secondary Studies.  Colleges should ensure that the course is currently accredited. 

The submission for Type 1 should include:

The submission for Type 2 courses should include:

Contact with the Accreditation Coordinator can be made by email BSSS.Enquiries@act.gov.au