Please ensure you have completed Introduction to BSSS Workshop 1 before embarking on this course as it is assumed knowledge.

This workshop will cover the following areas:

• BSSS Policies and Procedures Manual

• Types of Student Packages and requirements for each

• ACT Scaling Test (AST)

• ACS and Markbooks

• Unit Outlines

To receive the 2 hours of TQI accreditation for this workshop, please read through this site for each section and then complete the Google Form, if one exists, at the end of the page.

The Certification Team of the BSSS in conjunction with your school Certification Coordinator ensures that all ACT colleges follow the policies and procedures determined by the Board with relation to student packages, assessments, appeals, etc to ensure equity for all students in the ACT Senior Secondary System.

The BSSS Certification Team also looks after:

• ACS (ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies Certification System--website used by all ACT colleges to store student data below is more information on ACS)

• The AST

• Scaling and calculating student ATARs

• Producing the following Certificates:

  • Senior Secondary Certificate (SSC)

  • Tertiary Entrance Statement

  • VET Certificates of Attainment

  • Statement of Achievement (this is available for students who have not achieved the requirements for an ACT SSC)

• ACS generation of Course Scores

There is a designated Certification Coordinator in each college generally responsible for:

• ACS Management

• Student packages and compliance with the Policies and Procedures Manual

• Unit scores and how these are calculated

Find out who the Certification Coordinator is for your school.

Please reach out to bsss.enquiries@act.gov.au if you have any questions. We will endeavour to get back to you within 1 working day.