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The handbook explains WACE as a two-year learning journey and details core requirements including completion of at least 20 units, literacy and numeracy evidence through OLNA, and breadth and depth rules across Year 12 course lists. It also clarifies achievement grading thresholds and certification outcomes such as WACE and WASSA.","YEAR 11  \nCOURSESELECTIONS  \n20  \n25  \nWelcome from the Principal  \nBUSS ELTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL YEAR 1 1 CURRICULUM HANDBOOK  \nDear Parents, Carers and Students;  \nBusselton Senior High School is strongly committed to every young person achieving Secondary Graduation through their successful completion of studies in Years 11 and 12. We aim for all young people to be well prepared for life through education and training. Therefore it is important that in selecting your learning program for Senior School, we work together. This will ensure successful completion of your school studies and meet the requirements of the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).  \nBusselton SHS offers a variety of School Curriculum Standards Authority ATAR and General courses and Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificates from which students can compile their learning program to meet WACE requirements.  \nWe provide courses and certificates that will engage you into a relevant program that links directly to your post school goals and aspirations, including training, further education or employment.  \nI encourage you to seek as much information as you need to make these important decisions. All students and parents/carers are invited to one-on-one counselling with our trained staff. We will work in partnership to select the program of study to  \nmeet your aspirations.  \nWe have a commitment to our community that every student will receive a highquality education and leave Busselton SHS with choices and opportunities for the future.  \nGood luck with the exciting journey ahead.  \nJennifer McMahon  \nPrincipal  \nTable of Contents  \nWelcome from the Principal 2  \nWestern Australia Certificate of Education 4  \nSenior Secondary Pathways 8  \nSelection Process Pathways & Course Types 9  \nATAR Pathways & Course Types 10  \nVocational Education & Training 11  \nYear 11 Course Options 13  \n2026/2026 Senior School Courses 14  \n2025/2026 VET Certificates 27  \nSchool Assessment 34  \nWACE Examinations 36  \nExhibitions & Awards 37  \nBUSS ELTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL YEAR 1 1 CURRICULUM HANDBOOK  \nWestern Australia  \nCertificate of Education  \nAchieving WACE in 2026 will signify that students have successfully met the breadth and depth requirements ofWACE, the achievement standard across the courses and certificates they select and demonstrated the minimum literacy and numeracy standard through OLNA (online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment). 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