A regional form seven qualification administered by SPBEA and will be available for the first time in 2004. Students will generally take the qualification at the end of Form 7 (Year 13) although some may be able to take some subjects at the end of Form 6.

The qualification serves a number of purposes:

· certification at end of secondary (secondary leaving certificate)

· entry qualification to university and other tertiary institutions

· use by employers for employment selection.

The main objective of the SPFSC is for the region to have a qualification that is regionally and internationally recognised and accepted, and more importantly one that is appropriate for the students of the region.