Subject Selection Night - Charters Towers State High School

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SENIOR PHASE OF LEARNING

Charters Towers State High School 2014

QUEENSLAND CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (QCE)

WHAT IS THE QCE?

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A qualification that is internationally recognised

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Awarded when a student achieves 20 credit points

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4 points per subject passed (‘C’ or better)

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completed certificates

WHAT CAN STUDENTS STUDY?

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School subjects – OP/non-OP

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Certificate courses

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School-based apprenticeships and traineeships

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External Study - Advanced Diploma or Diploma modules

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University studies

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Other recognised studies

ACHIEVING A QCE

 Students are awarded a QCE when they attain at least 20 credits – C or better in ALL subjects and/or completed certificate courses  At CTSHS it is expected at completion of Year 12  Meet Literacy & Numeracy requirements  NOTE: Students who do not achieve a QCE when they complete Year 12 can continue to record any learning for up to a total of nine years

LITERACY & NUMERACY REQUIREMENT Literacy

 Sound achievement in one semester of either: English or English Communication

Numeracy

 Sound achievement in one semester of either: Maths A, B or C Prevocational Mathematics (PVM)

SCHOOL QCE EXPECTATIONS

At CTSHS, it is our expectation that 100% of students will attain their QCE upon completion of Year 12.

Charters Towers State High School’s high expectations include:  a ‘C’ or better (pass) in every subject;  a ‘B’ or better for effort and behaviour; and  attendance greater than 95% = 10 days absent per year

CONSIDERATIONS

Students are at risk not attaining a QCE if they:  fail to complete all assessment tasks;  fail to commit to their studies;  fail to attend school every day;  switch in and out of subjects;  fail to meet literacy and numeracy requirements.

SCHOOL ASSISTANCE

 Career Education Program through Life Choices Career Education Booklet Senior Education and Training (SET) Plans  Career exploration via websites such as: myfuture  www.myfuture.edu.au

Job Outlook  www.joboutlook.gov.au

SET PLAN SIGNING

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Requirement of Education Queensland for parents/guardians to sign off on student SET Plans

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Meet with a member of the school’s leadership team during TERM 4: After-school on Wednesday 29

Thursday 30

October and October 2014

SENIOR SCHOOLING PATHWAYS

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Objective

 ‘right child - right pathway’ 

Three suggested pathways:

Tertiary pathway 2.

Industry pathway Personalised pathway

TERTIARY PATHWAY

 Destination  OP to university

OP requirements:

Study  5 OP Subjects over 2 years Study  3 subjects continuously Compulsory  English & Maths A or B Sit  QCS Test  No  school-based apprenticeship/traineeship

TERTIARY PATHWAY

What are OP Subjects?

 Subjects approved by QCAA (Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority)  Subjects with considerable rigor requiring extra out of school commitment  Contribute to a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)

TERTIARY PATHWAY

QCS Test

 Year 12 state-wide test toward OP  Tests a set of generic skills identified in the Queensland senior curriculum  Requires basic general knowledge, vocabulary and a Year 10 mathematical operations

 English  Mathematics A  Mathematics B  Accounting  Modern History  Biology

OP SUBJECTS

 Drama  Chemistry  IPT   Legal Studies Physical Education  Physics (SDE)  Visual Art  Mathematics C (SDE)

INDUSTRY PATHWAY (VET)

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Destination

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workforce

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Study

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6 subjects

 English Communication and Prevocational Mathematics  At least 1 Certificate II or higher  Access school based apprenticeship/traineeships 

Meet industry/trade requirements

NON-OP SUBJECTS

 Less rigorous  Employability  workplace skills & knowledge  Achieve a ‘C’ or better for success  Contribute to a QCE

NON-OP SUBJECTS OFFERED

 English Communication  Prevocational Mathematics (PVM)  Hospitality  Industrial Graphics  Industrial Technology Studies  Recreation  Science in Practice

VET CERTIFICATE COURSES

 Nationally recognised qualification  Lead to entry level industry qualifications  Competency-based assessment  Contribute to a QCE

CERTIFICATE COURSES OFFERED - CTSHS

 Certificate II in Business  Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology  Certificate II in Retail Services  Certificate II in Agriculture  Certificate II in Visual Arts  Certificate II in Workplace Practices

CERTIFICATE COURSES OFFERED - DTTC

 Certificate 1 in General Construction – TAFE (free)  Cert II in Hospitality – TAFE (free)  Cert II in Engineering Pathways -TAFE (free)  Cert II in Health Support Services -TAFE (free)  Cert II in Electro Technology – Careers Australia ($199)  Cert II in Automotive Servicing Technology – Careers Australia ($199)  Cert II in Infrastructure and Mining – CTSDE/CQU ($140)

SCHOOL-BASED APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP (SAT)

 Combined school and on job training  Develop skills for future careers  Reduction in apprenticeship time

HOW DO I GET A SAT?

 Seek opportunities through local businesses  Search employment section in newspaper  Check student notices for advertisements  MEGT (Nichole Bartlett), TORGAS, SKILLS360 agencies  Participate in school work placement/experience

WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

 Designed to give students a ‘taste’ of the chosen industry  CTSHS has developed strong connections with local businesses  Approximately 50 senior students currently participating in program  One (1) day a week on-the-job experience  Total of thirty (30) days per year  Mrs Vickery, Work Placement Co-ordinator

PERSONALISED PATHWAY

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Destination Study

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courses leading to Diploma / Degree 6 subjects - OP/non OP

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Compulsory subjects

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English Communication/ English and Prevocational Maths/Maths A

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Study

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at least 1 Certificate II or higher

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Sit QCS Test and/or apply for Tertiary Selection Rank

PROCESSES AND PRACTICES

 Choose pathway then choose subjects  Choose subjects you enjoy and excel at  High expectations:  ‘C’ or better in every subject  ‘B’ or better for effort/behaviour  95% attendance  understand the requirements for attaining a QCE

SUBJECT SELECTION FORM

Due: Wednesday 17 th September to the main office.

2015 YEAR 11 SUBJECT SELECTION FORM Student Name:

___________________________________________ (Please print your first name as well as your surname.)

Instructions:

 Highlight or circle the subject/certificate course you intent enrolling in.  You

must

select six (6) subjects in total; one (1) from each line even if you intend to undertake a certificate course at the Dalrymple Trade Training Centre.   If you wish to be OP eligible you must choose a minimum of five (5) OP subjects. Return form to the school’s main office by

Wednesday 17 th September 2014

Line 1 VISUAL ART CHEMISTRY Line 2 DRAMA MODERN HISTORY MATHS C ** PHYSICS ** Line 3 Line 4 OP Subjects =Tertiary Pathway ACCOUNTING PHYSICAL EDUCATION BIOLOGY LEGAL STUDIES IPT (INFORMATION PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY) Line 5 MATHS A MATHS B Line 6 ENGLISH

Hospitality Industrial Technology Studies

Cert II Visual Arts

Recreation Studies Industrial Graphics ##

Cert II Retail Services Cert II Workplace Practices

Non-OP Subjects = Employability Pathway

Science in Practice ## Hospitality

Cert II Agriculture

## Recreation Studies

Cert II Business Cert II Information Digital Media Technology (IDMT)

Pre Vocational Maths English Communication

Dalrymple Trade Training Centre (DTTC) Courses

  A VET certificate course offered at the DTTC can be chosen instead of a subject on Lines 1 Only one (1) VET certificate course can be undertaken at the subsidised rate under the VET in School (VETiS) guidelines. Additional course/s are full fee courses.

Cert I General Construction (TAFE – Free) Cert II Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) (TAFE – Free) Cert II Engineering Pathways (TAFE – Free) Cert II Health Support Services (TAFE – Free)

– 4.

Cert II in Electro Technology (Career Start) (Careers Australia - $199) Cert II Automotive Servicing Technology (Careers Australia - $199) Cert II Infrastructure and Mining (SDE/CQU TAFE - $140) ???

Denotes:

** Brisbane School of Distance Education (BSDE) subjects ## Composite Year 11/12 classes

NOTE:

  Practical subjects/courses have a PPE requirement which will be at the student’s expense. E.g. industrial clothing, steel-capped boots, safety glasses etc. Be aware of the subject prerequisites when choosing subjects. Choose carefully as subjects/courses are undertaken for a period of two (2) years.  Prior to your subject choices being approved, you and a parent/guardian will need to meet with a member of the school’s Leadership Team where your Future Pathways Booklet and SET Plan will be considered in relation to your subject choices.

SCENARIO 1 –

TERTIARY PATHWAY 2015 YEAR 11 SUBJECT SELECTION FORM Student Name:

___________________________________________ (Please print your first name as well as your surname.)

Instructions:

 Highlight or circle the subject/certificate course you intent enrolling in.  You

must

Wednesday 17 th September 2014

Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 Line 6 VISUAL ART CHEMISTRY DRAMA MODERN HISTORY MATHS C ** PHYSICS ** OP Subjects =Tertiary Pathway ACCOUNTING PHYSICAL EDUCATION BIOLOGY LEGAL STUDIES IPT (INFORMATION PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY) MATHS A MATHS B ENGLISH

Hospitality Industrial Technology Studies

Cert II Visual Arts

Recreation Studies Industrial Graphics ##

Cert II Retail Services Cert II Workplace Practices

Non-OP Subjects = Employability Pathway

Science in Practice ## Hospitality

Cert II Agriculture

## Recreation Studies

Cert II Business Cert II Information Digital Media Technology (IDMT)

Pre Vocational Maths English Communication

Dalrymple Trade Training Centre (DTTC) Courses

  A VET certificate course offered at the DTTC can be chosen instead of a subject on Lines 1 – 4. Only one (1) VET certificate course can be undertaken at the subsidised rate under the VET in School (VETiS) guidelines. Additional course/s are full fee courses.

Cert I General Construction (TAFE – Free) Cert II Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) (TAFE – Free) Cert II Engineering Pathways (TAFE – Free) Cert II Health Support Services (TAFE – Free) Cert II in Electro Technology (Career Start) (Careers Australia - $199) Cert II Automotive Servicing Technology (Careers Australia - $199) Cert II Infrastructure and Mining (SDE/CQU TAFE - $140) ???

Denotes:

** Brisbane School of Distance Education (BSDE) subjects ## Composite Year 11/12 classes

NOTE:

 Practical subjects/courses have a PPE requirement which will be at the student’s expense. E.g. industrial clothing, steel-capped boots, safety glasses etc.  Be aware of the subject prerequisites when choosing subjects. Choose carefully as subjects/courses are undertaken for a period of two (2) years.  Prior to your subject choices being approved, you and a parent/guardian will need to meet with a member of the school’s Leadership Team where your Future Pathways Booklet and SET Plan will be considered in relation to your subject choices.

SCENARIO 2 –

INDUSTRY PATHWAY 2015 YEAR 11 SUBJECT SELECTION FORM Student Name:

___________________________________________ (Please print your first name as well as your surname.)

Instructions:

 Highlight or circle the subject/certificate course you intent enrolling in.    You

must

select six (6) subjects in total; one (1) from each line even if you intend to undertake a certificate course at the Dalrymple Trade Training Centre. If you wish to be OP eligible you must choose a minimum of five (5) OP subjects. Return form to the school’s main office by

Wednesday 17 th September 2014

Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 OP Subjects =Tertiary Pathway Line 5 Line 6 VISUAL ART CHEMISTRY DRAMA MODERN HISTORY MATHS C ** PHYSICS ** ACCOUNTING PHYSICAL EDUCATION BIOLOGY LEGAL STUDIES IPT (INFORMATION PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY) MATHS A MATHS B ENGLISH

Hospitality Industrial Technology Studies

Cert II Visual Arts

Recreation Studies Industrial Graphics ##

Cert II Retail Services Cert II Workplace Practices

Non-OP Subjects = Employability Pathway

Science in Practice ## Hospitality

Cert II Agriculture

## Recreation Studies

Cert II Business Cert II Information Digital Media Technology (IDMT)

Pre Vocational Maths English Communication

Dalrymple Trade Training Centre (DTTC) Courses

  A VET certificate course offered at the DTTC can be chosen instead of a subject on Lines 1

Cert I General Construction (TAFE – Free) Cert II Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) (TAFE – Free) Cert II Engineering Pathways (TAFE – Free) Cert II Health Support Services (TAFE – Free)

– 4. Only one (1) VET certificate course can be undertaken at the subsidised rate under the VET in School (VETiS) guidelines. Additional course/s are full fee courses.

Cert II in Electro Technology (Career Start) (Careers Australia - $199) Cert II Automotive Servicing Technology (Careers Australia - $199) Cert II Infrastructure and Mining (SDE/CQU TAFE - $140) ???

Denotes:

** Brisbane School of Distance Education (BSDE) subjects ## Composite Year 11/12 classes

NOTE:

 Practical subjects/courses have a PPE requirement which will be at the student’s expense. E.g. industrial clothing, steel-capped boots, safety glasses etc.   Be aware of the subject prerequisites when choosing subjects. Choose carefully as subjects/courses are undertaken for a period of two (2) years. Prior to your subject choices being approved, you and a parent/guardian will need to meet with a member of the school’s Leadership Team where your Future Pathways Booklet and SET Plan will be considered in relation to your subject choices.

SCENARIO 3 –

PERSONALISED PATHWAY 2015 YEAR 11 SUBJECT SELECTION FORM Student Name:

___________________________________________ (Please print your first name as well as your surname.)

Instructions:

 Highlight or circle the subject/certificate course you intent enrolling in.  You

must

Wednesday 17 th September 2014

Hospitality Industrial Technology Studies

Cert II Visual Arts

Recreation Studies Industrial Graphics ##

Cert II Retail Services Cert II Workplace Practices

Non-OP Subjects = Employability Pathway

Science in Practice ## Hospitality

Cert II Agriculture

## Recreation Studies

Cert II Business Cert II Information Digital Media Technology (IDMT)

Pre Vocational Maths English Communication

Dalrymple Trade Training Centre (DTTC) Courses

Cert I General Construction (TAFE – Free) Cert II Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) (TAFE – Free) Cert II Engineering Pathways (TAFE – Free) Cert II Health Support Services (TAFE – Free)

– 4.

Cert II in Electro Technology (Career Start) (Careers Australia - $199) Cert II Automotive Servicing Technology (Careers Australia - $199) Cert II Infrastructure and Mining (SDE/CQU TAFE - $140) ???

Denotes:

** Brisbane School of Distance Education (BSDE) subjects ## Composite Year 11/12 classes

NOTE:

PARENT/GUARDIAN HELP

 Work together creating life and career goals  Set goals, manage time, set a study area  Identify student’s strengths/limitations  Visit career expo or research jobs, courses, career pathways on-line (www.jobguide.com.au)  Encourage study habits and a commitment to learning

WHO CAN HELP AT SCHOOL?

 Principal – Ms Moya Mohr  A/Deputy Principal – Mr Derek Copelin  Senior Schooling HODs – Mrs Stacey Alloway Miss Shirley Holcombe  Guidance Officer – Mrs Christine Barnes  Year 11 Year Level Co-ordinator – Uvette Hughes  Work Placement Coordinator – Mrs Maria Vickery

SUMMARY

Objective

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‘right child - right pathway’ Three suggested pathways:

Tertiary pathway Industry pathway 3.

Personalised pathway

Reminders:

Subject selection forms due to the office by

Wednesday 17 th September.

SET Plan signing –

Wednesday 29 th & Thursday 30 th

Book your meeting time through the main office!

October TERM 4.