SACE Stage 2 Integrated Learning exam-day guide
SACE Stage 2 Integrated Learning · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Student ID or photo ID (needs_review)
Bring the identification your school requires for practical assessments. The exact ID rule can vary by provider, so confirm with your teacher or SACE coordinator before exam day.
Task sheet and assessment criteria
Bring the official task sheet, materials list, and performance standards if your teacher permits. Re-read the criteria so you know how the practical will be judged.
Approved materials and equipment list
Check the teacher-approved list and pack only what is allowed. If you are unsure whether an item is permitted, ask before the day rather than risk having it removed.
Stationery
Pack pens, pencils, an eraser, a ruler, and highlighters. Label your belongings so they are easy to identify at your station.
Calculator (needs_review)
Bring a calculator only if it is approved for the task. Confirm the permitted model and whether memory must be cleared with your teacher.
Practical safety gear (needs_review)
Depending on the practical context, you may need closed-in shoes, safety glasses, an apron, or hair ties. Confirm the required dress and safety equipment with your teacher.
Water bottle and snack (needs_review)
Bring water and a light snack only if the venue allows food and drink. Confirm rules for the practical space, especially in laboratories or workshops.
Non-smart watch (needs_review)
A simple watch can help you manage time, but smart devices are usually restricted. Confirm whether a watch is allowed in the assessment room.
Personal medication or health plan
Bring any medication you may need and tell the supervisor about relevant health needs. Follow your school's procedures for special provisions.
Bag or container for materials
Use a bag or container that keeps your equipment organised and separated from other candidates' belongings. Follow any venue rules about where bags must be stored.
Transport and arrival plan
Confirm the start time, room, and reporting point. Plan to arrive early enough to check in, set up, and settle without rushing.
Charged device and backup (needs_review)
If the task uses a school-approved device, charge it and bring any required cables or storage. Confirm device rules with your teacher; personal phones are usually not permitted unless explicitly approved.
Plan the day
Read the task sheet and assessment criteria closely. List the skills and steps you will need to demonstrate, gather approved materials, and practise the practical sequence or key techniques. Confirm the venue, start time, and any equipment rules with your teacher.
Check safety requirements and clothing. If you need special equipment, request it now rather than on the morning of the assessment. Get normal sleep and avoid last-minute changes to familiar methods.
Pack your bag using the approved materials list. Put ID, task sheet, stationery, safety gear, and any permitted notes together. Confirm transport and set two alarms. Review your plan lightly rather than cramming new content.
Prepare clothes and shoes for the practical setting. Charge any approved device and back up digital work if relevant. Check whether food, drink, or a watch is allowed in the venue.
Eat breakfast and arrive early. Report to the correct room or laboratory, follow check-in procedures, and store bags where instructed. Listen carefully to supervisor instructions before touching equipment.
Set up your station with only approved materials. If something is missing or unclear, ask the supervisor before the assessment begins. Do not borrow from other candidates unless the supervisor explicitly allows it.
Read or listen to the whole task before starting. Plan your time, identify the most heavily weighted steps, and work at a steady pace. Follow safety procedures and keep your workspace organised.
Record observations and results clearly as you go. Label diagrams, tables, and measurements. If something goes wrong, stay calm, follow instructions, and note the issue rather than trying to hide it.
Leave time to check your work against the criteria, tidy your station, and submit or store materials exactly as instructed. Do not remove any assessment materials from the room unless a supervisor says you may.
Rules to check
Follow all supervisor instructions and safety procedures. In practical spaces, unsafe behaviour can lead to removal from the assessment.
Bring only approved materials. Unauthorised notes, phones, smart devices, or equipment may be removed, and confirm any unclear item with your teacher before the day.
Identification may be checked. Confirm the exact ID requirement with your school or SACE coordinator, as provider procedures can vary.
Ask the supervisor before leaving the room for a break or for any reason. Do not assume extra time will be added; confirm break and timing rules with the provider.
Complete your own work. Do not communicate with other candidates during the assessment and do not share answers, materials, or digital files unless the task explicitly requires collaboration.
Your performance will be judged against the SACE performance standards and the task criteria. Check the task sheet so you know which skills, knowledge, and reflection are being assessed.
If you are ill or experience misadventure, notify your school as soon as possible. Special provisions and rescheduling rules should be confirmed with the provider rather than assumed.