Year 12

About

Students in year 12 continue their Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET) by undertaking mainstream academic subjects or a transition to work pathway. 

In year 12 mainstream students continue their working towards their Northern Territory Certificate of Education (NTCET.) which is a qualification designed to recognise the knowledge and skills that have been acquired through formal education and training. It is achievable for every student with effort. Students can also access Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs as part of their NTCET qualification.

What if I want to go to University?

To gain entry into university students require their NTCET as well as an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).University courses will have a minimum ATAR score requirement for each course and this varies year to year. It is important to investigate to see if there are any prerequisite subjects for university courses you may be considering

Compulsory Subjects

  • All year 12 students must have attained a C grade or better in;
  • Mathematics– one semester (Stage 1)
    English– two semesters (Stage 1)
  • PLP (usually undertaken in year 10)

Subject Choices

Students will complete the subjects required to gain an NTCET and/or an ATAR.

Transition to Work

This is an alternative pathway leading into a trade/traineeship or fulltime work. It provides the opportunity to complete the NTCET and develops employability skills such as;

  • Communication
  • Self-management
  • Team work
  • Problem solving
  • Planning and organisation
  • Technology

Students must be in part-time work, which can be paid or unpaid, to be eligible for transition-to-work.

Compulsory Subjects

All year 12 students must have attained a C grade or better in the following;

Mathematics– one semester (Stage 1)
English– two semesters (Stage 1

Elective Subjects

Students will complete a year-long VET course or be in a School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship. VET courses are offered by Taminmin Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and other providers as listed below.

Planning for Stage 2
of the NTCET

Download Planning for Stage 2

Contact us

E: admin.taminmin@ntschools.net 
P: 08 89 83 7000
F: (08) 89882351

 

Postal Address

PO Box 21
Humpty Doo, NT, 0836

Physical Address

Challoner Circuit
Humpty Doo, NT, 0836

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