Updated December 2013
Student Contract
Hour Requirements
Name:__________________________________________ Site:________________________
The most common question asked by students enrolled in a HSEC program is: “How long will it take before I
can take my test?” The answer to this question will depend upon your initial levels at intake and are shown in
the chart below.
hours between pre/post
HSEC Official Practice Tests
Literacy (ABE)
1,2,3
1,2,2
1,3,3
Or any combination resulting in at
Requires a minimum of 50
hours of instruction.
OPT may be given once post test scores
reflect NRS levels for high ASE
Note: To satisfactorily complete an OPT,
the student must obtain a 450/500 average
on the OPT battery. Once this is achieved,
students may be given permission to
commence testing for the HSEC.
Education
(ABE)
2,3,4
2,3,5
Or any combination resulting in at
Intermediate
Basic Education
(ABE)
3,4,5
3,4,6
Or any combination resulting in at
Intermediate
Basic Education
(ABE)
4,5,4
4,4,6
4,5,5
4,5,6
4,6,6
hours of instruction.
Students with these scores at
intake may be post tested
with a waiver after 40 hours
Secondary
Education (ASE)
5,5,6
hours of instruction
Secondary
6,6,6
May be fast tracked through
the program at 12 hours.
OPT may be given once student reaches
10-12 hours of instruction
Based upon the scores I earned on the initial pre-test assessment, I understand that I am required to complete
_________ hours of instruction, which includes weekly classroom hours, lab, and/or homework
commencing________________________. I further understand that if I satisfactorily complete these
requirements, I will be allowed to post test. If my post test scores meet the requirements for ASE High, I will be
allowed to OPT test.
The hour requirements shown in the chart have been explained to me and I agree to these conditions of study.
___________________________________ ___________________________
Name of Student Date
