Discontinuation of small candidature HSC courses

Courses where HSC candidature numbers fall below 15 in 3 consecutive years will be subject to a discontinuation process. If, after the first year, HSC course numbers increase to more than 15, the process would recommence the following year.

Year	Course numbers	Action
One	Fall below 15 at HSC	Official Notice is published flagging the possible discontinuation of the course.
Two	Less than 15	Letters sent to those schools that have previously offered the course, advising them of possible discontinuation.
Three	Less than 15	Official Notice advising that year “Four” will be the last year in which the Preliminary Course will be offered.
Four	N/A	Official Notice advising of the discontinuation of the course with the following year’s HSC examination.
Five	N/A	Last HSC exam for the discontinued course.