NESA has published clarified ACE Rules on the NSW Curriculum website. The clarified rules come into effect from 14 October 2024. Schools must not implement the clarified rules before this date. Schools must continue to use the ACE Rules on this website until 14 October 2024.

Assessment Certification Examination (ACE)

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

Board Developed Courses

ACE 6001 Board Developed Courses for the Higher School Certificate
ACE 6002 Higher School Certificate Board Developed Courses
ACE 6003 Board Developed and Content Endorsed VET courses for the Higher School Certificate – minimum length and delivery
ACE 6015 Requirements for provision of VET courses for the Higher School Certificate – delivery by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) other than schools or TAFE
ACE 7001 Stage 6 Life Skills courses

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