Stage 6 VET Industry Curriculum Frameworks

Courses within Frameworks count as Board Developed unit credit for the HSC. Students can use their HSC VET exam marks to contribute to the calculation of their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

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Three construction workers on a wooden table, engaged in conversation, with tools and safety equipment around them.

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Framework status and numbers

Framework status

See a summary of each Framework for implementation in 2025. The table shows the Training Package version for each Framework for students continuing and commencing study in 2025.

Download the Frameworks status table.

Framework course and HSC exam numbers

See the Preliminary and HSC course numbers and HSC exam number for each Framework for 2025.

Download the Preliminary and HSC course exam and numbers.
 

Syllabus development and maintenance

The process for Stage 6 VET curriculum differs from general education curriculum. Check out the processes for developing and maintaining syllabuses and learn about the criteria used to determine their viability. 

 

Learn more about syllabus development

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Industry Curriculum Frameworks

  • Courses within Industry Curriculum Frameworks count as Board Developed unit credit for the HSC.
  • Students can use their HSC exam marks to contribute to their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) calculation.

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