NSW students who drop out of school before completing their HSC will be given several attempts to sit new tests replacing the abolished School Certificate.
Students will be allowed to sit for the Record of School Achievement (RoSA) two times a year between Years 10 and 12, NSW Education Minister Adrian Piccoli announced on Thursday.
In one of the biggest education shake-ups since 1965, the RoSA credential will be awarded to students who leave school before doing their HSC.
Students will complete online literacy and numeracy tests with particular emphasis on work readiness from next year, Mr Piccoli said.
"Much has changed since 1965 and students want up-to-date information on their school achievements at the point they need it," he said.
The RoSA will be available electronically and as a verifiable hard copy, allowing students to provide a transcript of their achievements when applying for jobs or further education.
Extra-curricular activities, including life-saving and first aid qualifications, VET courses and the Duke of Edinburgh Awards will also be recorded.
Students will be given the chance to repeat the numeracy and literacy tests during two windows each year, with the most recent test results being recorded when they leave school.
"The Board of Studies NSW has consulted widely with the teaching and broader community to ensure the RoSA balances the need to encourage students to stay at school for their HSC, while still offering a meaningful credential to those who choose to leave earlier," Mr Piccoli said.
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