About NT Certificate of Education and Training

The NT Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET) is a senior secondary qualification recognised in Australia and overseas.

By completing the NTCET, students build skills, knowledge and personal capabilities for work, training and further education.

To earn the NTCET, students study subjects or complete other recognised learning approved by the South Australian Certification of Education (SACE) Board.

Obtaining an NTCET

An NTCET is earned by completing subjects or recognised learning in:

• Stage 1 which most students complete in Year 10 and 11
• Stage 2 which most students complete in Year 12.

Modified NTCET

Students with disabilities can choose modified subjects that will help them develop their learning goals.

Their NTCET will note it was completed using one or more modified subjects.

Credits and grades

An NTCET is awarded based on a credit system.

Students must achieve a minimum of 200 credits with certain requirements.

Subjects are graded:

• A to E in Stage 1
• A+ to E- in Stage 2.

For some subjects, students must get a:

• C grade or higher in Stage 1
• C- grade or higher in Stage 2.

For more information, go to the SACE website.

Subjects studied

Students can study a range of subjects from the following learning areas:

• arts
• business, enterprise and technology
• English
• health and physical education
• humanities and social sciences
• languages
• mathematics
• sciences.

The subjects requiring C/C- grade or higher include:

• Exploring Identities and Futures  - 10 credits at Stage 1.
• Literacy - 20 credits from a range of English subjects.
• Numeracy - 10 credits from a range of Mathematics subjects.
• Stage 2 subjects totalling at least 60 credits or Certificate III (or higher) totalling at least 60 credits.

Vocational education and training and community learning

Students can choose to incorporate subjects with:

• vocational education and training (VET)
• community learning.

Community learning

Students can earn NTCET credits for community learning through:

• community developed programs - such as Australian Music Examinations Board, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and St John Ambulance Australia
• self-directed community learning -  informal community activities such as coaching a sports team, being the primary carer of a family member, or leading an environmental project in the community (an interview is required by a school-based assessor)
• Recognition of Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge and Learning - Aboriginal students engaging in cultural learning that can be co-developed, self-directed or community-led.

Schools can provide more information on stages, credits, grades, subjects, VET and community learning.

Admission to university

The NTCET is the main qualification for NT students to gain admission into university.