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Information for parents

The Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA) acknowledges the educational accomplishments of students in individualized learning programs. This certificate serves as an official record of at least 12 years of schooling and provides a summary of students' skills and knowledge for potential employers and training organizations. It is suitable for students with impairments or learning difficulties. The eligibility, achievement inclusions, and application processes are essential for parents to understand in guiding their children's education journey.

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Information for parents

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  1. Information for parents Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement 14732

  2. The senior phase of learning

  3. The planning process–SET Plan

  4. Certificate overview • The Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA) recognises the learning achievements of students who undertake individualised learning programs. The QCIA is: • an official record that students have completed at least 12 years of education • a summary of their knowledge and skills that they may present to employers or training providers.

  5. Certificate format

  6. Documents posted to students • QCIA • Senior Statement • Application for verification or review of information • Student Connect magazine • QCIA factsheet

  7. Other documentation posted with the QCIA • An “Application for verification or review of information” on the QCIA is included in the envelope posted to students. • This form is only used if there is an error in the student’s name or certificate information.

  8. Indicate here for QCIA

  9. Do students have to receive this certificate? • No. • Schools, parents and students decide which educational program is best for each individual. • There are several ways in which the student’s achievements can be recorded on QCAA certificates or statements.

  10. What can students use this certificate for? • This certificate recognises schooling achievements that do not contribute towards the award of a QCE. • It can be shown to employers as a summary of the student’s knowledge and skills. • It can be used by training providers to help decide the best training options.

  11. Who is eligible to receive the QCIA? • Students who: • are nominated by the principal of the school • undertake studies that are part of an individualised learning program • have an impairment or difficulties in learning that are not primarily due to socioeconomic, cultural and/or linguistic factors • have at least 12 years of schooling • are enrolled at school until the date specified as the end of Year 12.

  12. What achievements are included on this certificate? • The QCIA contributing studies are: • Statement of Achievement • Statement of Participation. • Statements of Achievement are subject to guidelines and quality processes defined by the QCAA.

  13. Statement of Achievement • Free-form text statements of demonstrated knowledge and skill • Holistic picture of demonstrated knowledge and skill • Written in a standard format • Achievements shown under six curriculum organisers (schools choose all or some of the six curriculum organisers)

  14. Statement of Achievement The six curriculum organisers are: • Areas of study and learning (ASL) • Communication and technologies (CT) • Community, citizenship and the environment (CCE) • Leisure and recreation (LR) • Personal and living dimensions (PLD) • Vocational and transition activities (VTA)

  15. Statements of Participation • Include the names or titles of activities students have undertaken • May include community-based learning, extra-curricula activities, work experience, enrichment programs or community-access programs • Have no provision for explanation of the activity.

  16. Where to find QCIA informationwww.qcaa.qld.edu.au Information for students, parents and carers

  17. More information • QCAA’s website: www.qcaa.qld.edu.au • Email: qcia@qcaa.qld.edu.au • Direct link to QCIA information: www.qcaa.qld.edu.au > Senior Secondary > Certificates & qualifications > Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement • Direct link to QCE information: www.qcaa.qld.edu.au> Senior Secondary > Certificates & qualifications > Queensland Certificate of Education

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