Mercy Multicredential

The nature of the Multicredential is based on the concept of a portfolio of evidence, which students generate over a period of two years. This approach allows students to draw on a broad range of evidence from across their curriculum, co-curricular, and other activities and events in which they engage. By doing so, students can demonstrate their skills and competencies in a way that is both relevant and meaningful to them. It is a highly practical credential, immediately of value to the world outside of school.

The Multicredential comprises four pathways through which students can demonstrate their skills and competencies: Personal Growth, Leadership, Career Cadetship, and Digital Skills. These pathways have been designed to align with the skills and competencies that are required in the Australian economy and society. Several recent reports have highlighted the need for individuals with specific skills and competencies to support the Australian economy. For example, the Shergold Report (2020) identified several key skills and competencies that will be in high demand in the future, including:

• Digital literacy and fluency: The ability to use and understand digital technologies, as well as the ability to analyse, interpret and communicate information through digital platforms.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving: The ability to analyse complex problems, identify potential solutions, and make evidence-based decisions.
• Communication and collaboration: The ability to communicate effectively with others and work collaboratively in teams.
• Creativity and innovation: The ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

By allowing students to draw on a broad range of evidence from across their curriculum, co-curricular, and other activities and events in which they engage, the Multicredential helps students to develop and demonstrate the skills and competencies that are required in the Australian economy in the near future.

Moreover, the Multicredential offers several benefits to students, including the ability to develop a portfolio of evidence that is relevant and meaningful to them, as well as the ability to demonstrate their skills and competencies to potential employers or educational institutions. In conclusion, the Mercy Multicredential is a valuable initiative that provides students with a flexible, self-directed approach to demonstrating their skills and competencies, aligning with the skills and competencies required in the Australian economy.

• Based on student’s current engagement in school life: moderately engaged students will generate this evidence as part of their school experience
• Mapped to ASQA frameworks: immediate value to potential employers and education providers to rapidly identify the skills and capabilities of our students
• Student agency: students can choose what evidence to provide, within clear and consistent requirements that retain a robust framework
• Partnership powered credential: students can choose to convert their portfolio into a formal qualification as soon as they are ready.

By the end of Year 8, all OLMC girls will have the opportunity to use their portfolio to apply certification of the portfolio by our partners. Further certifications will be available in later phases of this initiative.