To be eligible for a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), students must complete a minimum of 12 credits from completed Core courses of study.
How credits work
Students earn credits when they meet the set standard of the course.
Partially completed core courses may accrue some credit. However, they do not count towards the 12 completed core credits you need.
Core courses and credit values
Credits accrue when the set standard is met.
| Course | QCE credits per course |
|---|---|
| QCAA General subjects and Applied subjects | up to 4 |
| QCAA General Extension subjects | up to 2 |
| QCAA General Senior External Examination subjects | 4 |
| Certificate II qualifications | up to 4 |
| Certificate III and IV qualifications (includes traineeships) | up to 8 |
| School-based apprenticeships | up to 6 |
| Recognised studies categorised as Core | as recognised by QCAA |
More information
For more information, see Section 2 of the QCE and QCIA policy and procedures handbook.
- Last updated:
- 28 July 2026
