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THE HSC AND SUBJECT SELECTIONS
Information for Year 10 students and parents
Parent Information Evening Agenda
Welcome
Margaret Hutchinson / Rod Rowe
The structure of Stage 6 HSC and Links Program VET courses School-Based Traineeships
Sharon Westman Rod Rowe Cheryl Harland Sharon Westman / Dave Hamilton
HSC options at TaFE
Tony Dickenson
Subject selection process / dates / classes/ lines and web choices
Rod Rowe
Purpose / aim of tonight
To provide you with the necessary information to assist your students /children attain their goals in Year 11/12 and beyond.
To begin the journey that the HSC will entail.
To provide you with some insights/information that will help you ask the right questions to promote discussion.
To provide you with information about how the subject selection process and lines work.
To present some important dates and resources for further investigation.
Stage 6
Year 11 = Preliminary
Year 12 = HSC
Year 11 + Year 12 = Stage 6
Stage 6 Team
Deputy Principal – Stage 6 (Ms Westman)
Year Advisors (Mr Moss – Year 11 and Mr Fowler – Year 12)
Head Teacher Administration (Mr Rowe)
Transition Advisor (Mrs Hamilton)
Careers Advisor (Mr Dickenson)
Staff – Head Teachers and classroom teachers
What’s on offer in Stage 6?
Teacher mentors Senior Study (and study skills program) Flexible Timetable (Year 12 only) TaFE Traineeships No sport on Wednesday afternoons All My Own Work and Crossroads Future Moves Parent Support Program Student Millennium Driving … Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!
Subject Selections
You should use the following strategies when making your choice of subjects: 1. Select subjects which are necessary (i.e.: pre-requisite, assumed knowledge, recommended) for your chosen career / tertiary course, provided: a) you are reasonably sure about what you wish to do; b) you have the ability to obtain a satisfactory result in this subject.
2. Select subjects in which you are interested. If you are interested in a given subject there is some probability that you will be interested in a career / tertiary course related to this subject, even if you don’t know it yet. Students should not select courses based on their friends' choices.
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Select subjects in which you are proficient. There is no point doing a subject in which you lack the necessary pre-requisite ability.
If you can't cope at school you are unlikely to be able to cope with a similar course at a tertiary level. It may be wise for you to re-think your career goals.
4. If possible, always try to select subjects which will keep your options open, particularly if you are unsure about your future career/course direction. Draw up your plan for your pattern of studies for both the Preliminary and HSC years to ensure that you'll be eligible for a HSC. When making decisions about subjects it is best to think of a 'bundle' of courses that you can then select from.
The process
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Students are provided with information and teacher / parent assistance 2.
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Parent information evenings and Faculty night Individual interviews with Careers Team Options class – practice different choices Make selections online – web choices Student lines generated Negotiations with students about subjects and patterns of study Finalised patterns of study for Year 11 – 2015 by end of Term 3
What you can do to help your students in their senior years?
1. Read with them the subject selection booklets provided and discuss their future options
2. Look at different options-if unsure keep your options open
3. Assist with web choice selections / meeting dates
4. On-going discussion - your children / teachers / Career Advisor…
5. Take advantage of faculty night presentations and parent interviews
6. Keep your students organised and stick to the dates involved in the process
7. ENSURE STUDENTS PUT SUBJECTS IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE FOR WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO STUDY IN YEAR 11
8. Keep dialogue open between your student and the school
NSW HSC
The highest educational award gained in NSW schools
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The HSC: an internationally recognised credential standards-based - students receive HSC marks that indicate the standard they have achieved
Board Developed Courses (BDC)
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Board Endorsed Courses (BEC)
BDCs BECs HSC exam no HSC exam counts towards HSC school-based assessment used may count towards the ATAR* counts towards HSC includes some VET** courses cannot contribute to the ATAR includes Life Skills courses
* Australian Tertiary Admission Rank ** Vocational Education and Training
includes some VET courses
Course structure
All courses have a unit value
Most courses are 2 Units
2 Units = 4 hours of instruction per week = 120 hours per year = 100 marks
1 Unit = 60 hours per year = 50 marks
All 2 Unit courses have equal status
Requirements
Preliminary Course
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minimum of 12 Units including 2 Units of
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English (mandatory) students must satisfactorily complete the corresponding HSC course
HSC Course
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English (mandatory)
Both the Preliminary and HSC Courses must include:
At least 6 Units of Board Developed Courses, including at least 2 Units of English
At least 3 courses of 2 Units value or greater
At least 4 subjects (including English)
At most, 6 Units of courses in Science can count towards HSC eligibility
English
English Advanced
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Preliminary Extension 1 HSC Extension 1 HSC Extension 2
English Standard
English Studies (Content Endorsed Course – no HSC exam – non ATAR)
Fundamentals of English
Mathematics
Mathematics
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Preliminary Mathematics - Extension 1
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HSC Mathematics - Extension 1
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HSC Mathematics - Extension 2
Mathematics General
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Preliminary Mathematics General HSC Mathematics General 2 (Board Developed Course – HSC exam) no HSC exam – non ATAR)
Languages
Different courses:
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Beginners Continuers (not offered in 2015)
Eligibility criteria apply to all courses
Extension courses
English 1
Preliminary
Mathematics 1
HSC
English 1 and 2 Mathematics 1 and 2 History Music Some Languages Some Vocational Education & Training (VET) courses
Life Skills
Designed for a small percentage of students with special education needs
Curriculum options are determined through collaborative curriculum planning process
Board Developed status
Count towards HSC
Cannot contribute to ATAR
VET
Industry Curriculum Frameworks Vocation Context Requirements from the Training Package HSC Context Requirements from the Board of Studies Competency-based assessment Optional HSC Examination (for 240-hour courses) Assessment requirements
VET courses - a workplace credential while at school Qualifications are recognised Australia-wide (AQF – Australian Qualifications Framework)
VET Industry Curriculum Frameworks Board Developed Courses
• • • • • • Automotive Business Services Construction Electro-technology Entertainment Industry Financial Services • • • • • • Human Services Information and Digital Technology Metal and Engineering Primary Industries Retail Services Tourism and Events • Hospitality Students must complete 35 hours of mandatory work placement per 120 hours of course work.
Satisfactory completion
Students must:
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follow the course developed or endorsed by the Board apply themselves with diligence and sustained effort
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achieve some or all of the course outcomes complete work placement for VET Board Developed Courses
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make a genuine attempt at assessment tasks that total more than 50% of the available school assessment marks for HSC courses only
Reporting – HSC
All HSC courses listed with Assessment Mark, Examination Mark, HSC Mark and Performance Band All Preliminary courses listed All years listed, with the most recent year first The Record of Achievement
How is the HSC determined?
Internal assessment 50% External HSC exam 50% HSC mark 100%
School based assessment
Why is it important?
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Contributes 50% of HSC mark (and ATAR if student is eligible) Is a course completion requirement Is used to calculate an HSC mark
in the case of a successful Illness/Misadventure appeal
HSC examinations
Contribute 50% of HSC mark
VET exams are optional
Some courses have practical examinations and/or submitted works or projects in addition to the written HSC examination
Written examinations are held in October November each year
VET Credentials
VET Assessment
Assessment is competency based
Assessment of relevant tasks counts towards AQF VET qualification component
What is the difference between the HSC and the ATAR?
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HSC
is for all students
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ATAR
is for students wishing to gain a place at a university is a rank NOT a mark
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reports student achievement in terms of a standard achieved in individual courses presents a profile of student achievement across a broad range of subjects
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provides information about how students perform overall in relation to other students provides the discrimination required by universities for the selection process
ATAR eligibility
Satisfactory completion of:
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at least 10 units of Board Developed Courses including 2 units of English
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at least 4 Board Developed Courses at least 8 units of Category A courses no more than 2 units of Category B courses
Calculating the ATAR
Board of Studies NSW Raw Moderated Exam + Assessment Marks
The scaled mark for each course is based on the quality of the candidates in that course in that year
Universities Admissions Centre Scaled 2 units of English + next best 8 units ATAR
Consider the following
Abilities
Interests/Motivation
Career aspirations and needs
Practical considerations
Syllabus requirements
Practical/Major work components
Subject combinations
What do I want for my future?
What ‘pathway’ best suits me?
Ask for advice from:
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teachers parents careers adviser students in Years 11 and 12 publications + website
LINKS Program
Four programs for students to consider:
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Tertiary Link Job Link Career Link Fast Link
Tertiary LINK
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Preliminary = 12 or 13 units 10 Board Developed Courses Extension courses, max 1 VET or TaFE course
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HSC = 10 units - optional English: Advanced or Standard Mathematics or General 2 (optional) Support = Mentor & Study Skills
Job LINK
Preliminary = 12 units
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HSC = 12 units English: Standard or Studies 2U Work Studies – ongoing job support, work experience Focus on SVET, TVET, 2U CEC’s
Career LINK
Preliminary = 12 units
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HSC = 10 or 12 units English: Standard or Studies School Based Traineeship (SBaT) Industry Based Learning 2U - supports work placement SVET, TVET, CECs, & BDCs
Fast LINK
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Preliminary = 12 units English Studies 2U Work Studies Focus on 4U in one year of VET (via F2F, DE, TaFE) Various support programs Exit end of Year 11 with Preliminary Certificate and Certificate II AQF qualification
LINKS program
You need to consider what you are planning to achieve by continuing on to senior studies.
You need to be able to answer all 11 questions when making decisions about the subjects you wish to study in Year 11 and
By answering YES or NO to these questions you will be able to select which LINK program you are in.
The LINK Program will tell you the type of subjects you should be selecting.
Do I know what type of job/career that I intend to pursue?
Do I intend to go to university?
Do I really need an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank)?
Do I intend to continue onto a TaFE course?
Do I only need the skills for job hunting?
Do I wish to pursue work placement during the senior years?
Do I intend to undertake a School-Based Traineeship while at school?
Do I intend to leave school when I turn 17?
Do I have the skills necessary to enrol in TaFE electives?
Do I have the skills to be an independent learner to study via Distance Education?
Do I really want to be at school?
Date
Term 3 Week 1
Phase
Follow up lessons about choices /Stage 6
Personnel
R.Rowe
T.Dickenson
Time
Option classes
Location
Classrooms
Thursday 17 th July
Parent Information Evening - BOS
Term 3 Week 2 Thursday 24 th July
Term 3 Week 2
Faculty Information Evening and Displays
Follow up lessons about choices / Stage 6 (web choices)
M. Hutchinson S. Westman T. Dickenson C Harland R.Rowe
Head Teachers Staff University Representative VET Representative
R.Rowe
T.Dickenson
6.00-7.00 pm
6.00-8.00 pm
Options classes
Staff Common Room
MPC
Classrooms
Date Term 3 Week 3 Phase
Student Interviews (Tuesday 29 th Wednesday 30 th ) **Bring in subject selection sheets
Personnel
Career Team Year Advisor Nominated Staff & Executive
Parent Interviews
Career Team Year Advisor Nominated Staff & Executive
Term 3 Week 4
**WEB CHOICES – one week to submit choices online**
TERM 3 Week 5 – END OF TERM Line choices established Negotiations with students TaFE nominations Completed choices
R. Rowe Teachers R. Rowe T. Dickenson
Time
Students booked into time slots Parents –as arranged/booked
Location Staff Common Room Meeting rooms ** Friday WEB CHOICES locked **
Final Tuesday Assembly or arranged time Computer rooms
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