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Western Australian
Certificate of Education
(WACE)
2012 and beyond
Information for Year 10
Information for Year 11, 2013
Last updated: April 2012
This session covers:
• WACE
• Course Stages
• VET and Workplace
Learning
• TAFElinks
• University Entry
• TAFE Entry
• The Counselling Process
• Course Selection
• Como Assessment Policy
• Q&A
WACE requirements 2012 and beyond
• Breadth and depth
• Achievement standard
• English language competence
• Examinations
WACE requirements 2012 and beyond
Breadth and depth
• complete a minimum of 20 course units or the equivalent
• the 20 course units must include:
- four course units from English, Literature and/or English
as an Additional Language/Dialect, studied during Year
11 and Year 12 (at least two units completed in Year 12)
- one pair of course units from each of List A
(arts/languages/social sciences) and List B
(mathematics/science/technology) completed in Year 12
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WACE requirements 2012 and beyond
Achievement standard
• C grade average
• 16 units
• 8 in Year 12
• Reductions for significant numbers of endorsed
programs and/or Vocational Education and
Training (VET) credit transfer
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WACE requirements 2012 and beyond
English language competence
Demonstrated by:
• Achieving a C grade in an English course unit
OR
• work samples
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Examinations 2012 and beyond
• Compulsory at Stage 2 and 3 (unless exempt).
• Students may apply for exemption if they are enrolled
in three or fewer stage 2 or 3 pairs of units and are
enrolled to complete at least 220 nominal hours of VET
(leading to the completion of a qualification or approved
skill set)
• NB: Students requiring an ATAR must sit exams
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Examinations 2012 and beyond
• Special provisions are available for practical and
written examinations. There are two types of
special provisions for the WACE examinations:
– Special examination arrangements for
candidates who have a temporary or
permanent disability that could disadvantage
them. Application is made prior to the
examinations.
Examinations 2012 and beyond
- Sickness/misadventure provisions for candidates
who suffer from a temporary sickness,
non-permanent disability or unforeseen event
close to or during the examinations. Application
is made immediately after the examinations.
ENGLISH
General Pathway
Description
Year 11
Year 12
Typical Pathway to
University
2CD ENG
3AB ENG
Typical Pathway to TAFE,
with University option
2AB ENG
2CD ENG
Typical Pathway to
Employment/TAFE
1AB ENG
1CD ENG
Mathematics
General Pathway Description
Year 11
Year 12
Double Mathematics - Pathway to
Specialist University Courses e.g.
Engineering, Mathematics
3ABMAT
And
3ABMAS
3CDMAT
And
3CDMAS
Single Mathematics for university
courses where mathematics is
likely to be needed.
3ABMAT
or
2CDMAT
2ABMAT
3CDMAT
or
3ABMAT
2CDMAT
1BCMAT
1DEMAT
Single Mathematics for TAFE
and/or university entry where
further mathematics is not needed
Single Mathematics for TAFE
and/or employment
All other courses
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Endorsed Programs
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Endorsed programs – benefits:
• Acknowledge additional learning by students that
is not covered in courses
• Provide options for a wide range of students
• Can be tailored to meet student needs
• Can be part of a student’s Year 10 program
• Can assist in meeting WACE requirements
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Categories of endorsed programs
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Workplace learning
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University studies
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Community organisation
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Personal development
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School Curriculum and
Standards Authority generic
personal development programs
Examples: Work Skills, Whole School
Production, Recreational Pursuits,
Administration and Management, School Trip,
Music Performance (Ensemble)
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Community organisation
programs
• Examples: Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award,
WA Recreational Skipper’s Ticket, Sea Trek,
Bushrangers Level 1, SLWA Bronze Medallion,
SIM Music Ensemble Performance
• A copy of evidence must be sighted by the
school before achievement can be reported
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VET and Workplace Learning
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Vocational Education and
Training in Schools (VETiS)
• Involves the training and demonstration of
competencies by the student
• May include Workplace Learning (WL) and
integrated units of competency
• VET credit transfer counts towards WACE
• Partnership arrangements with Registered Training
Organisations (RTO)
Benefits of VET for Students
• Nationally recognised qualifications
• Access to VET after leaving school
• Access to industry expertise and
equipment
• Links with employers and industry
• Broadens courses available to students
• Alternative university entry pathway
School Based Apprenticeship
• Apprenticeship part time basis while still at
school
• Legally binding Apprenticeship Agreement
• Generally:
– 3 days at school
– 1 day at the RTO
– 1 day workplace
• Could be 2 days in workplace and block release
to RTO
School Based Traineeships
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Paid employment based training
Four units of English (two in final year)
Four other course units
Up to 10 course unit equivalents in VET or
endorsed programs
• 3 – 4 days at school
• 1 – 2 days in the workplace
Workplace Learning Course
• School Curriculum and Standards Authority
course with a grade
• Focuses on employability skills
• Different workplaces experienced
• Helps to inform decisions about transition from
school to work, training, further education and
community participation
• Units of competency are included
Endorsed Program - Workplace Learning
Assists students seeking full/part time employment or
Registered Training Organisation entry. Options are:
• WL1 – On the job training
• WL2 – Employability skills
• PWGS – Work Skills
Pre-Apprenticeships in Schools
Polytechnic West
- Auto
- Carpentry
- Building Metals
- Hospitality
- Electronics
2 days per week (good for TAFELINKS)
Cert II Qualifications count as subject equivalents
Workplace organised by TAFE – Count towards WPL
Metal Trades Centre
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Mr Thurston – All day Thursday – Own transport
Joint facility at Kent St
Certificate II in Engineering
Includes a work placement in Metals Fabrication
Aimed at Mining and Defence Support Industries
Try a trade day 8 June
Enrolled Nursing
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Certificate II in Allied Health
Parent night
5 days in the training centre
10 days in a nursing home
Possibility of employment on School Based
Traineeship (18 months/ 1 day per week)
TAFELINKS
Enrolment in TAFElinks provides:
•credit toward TAFE entry
•an option of completing Years 11 and 12 over three years
•equivalent of full-time study
TAFElinks classes are run from 8.45 am to 1.00 pm, with one day a
week at Workplace Learning placement and a second day at TAFE (if
applicable).
TAFElinks offers the following learning program
•English 1A and/or 1B
•Mathematics 1B and/or 1C
•Workplace Learning 1A and1B
•1 course from the Year 11 grid
•1 endorsed course
All students applying for this course will need to satisfy the college that
they are committed to the Vocational Readiness Program. Enrolment
is subject to an interview and signing a college agreement.
What are the choices?
• Courses (including Workplace Learning)
• Endorsed Programs (including VET, Workplace
Learning)
• TAFELINKS
(Refer to your school handbook for information on
course requirements)
University
Admissions Requirements
University Admission Requirements
• An ATAR high enough to get into a course of your
choice (University entry is competitive)
• Competence in English
• Meet any prerequisites
ATAR = Australian Tertiary
Admission Rank
• A percentile rank
• TISC ranks students because there are more
applicants than places
• Students are numbered from 99.95 down
• An ATAR of 96 = top 4% or better than 96% of the
Year 12 school leaver age population
• 96 ATAR = scaled average of approx 75
ATAR
• TISC will assign a ranking (ATAR) based on the
student score (TEA)
• The TEA is the sum of the best four final scaled
scores
• TEA will be a combination of 50/50 school and
external exam results
• TEA can be accumulated over 5 years for all public
universities
Como 2011
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Top ATAR – 99.65
Second Top 99.20
6 students above 95
Median ATAR 76.8
Scaling
Courses are scaled to ensure that students studying the
more difficult courses are not disadvantaged
2011 Top Mark (Scaled)
Maths Specialist, Music – 100
Physics – 99.1
Chemistry – 98.1
Biology – 94.2
Geography – 89.7
Maths 2AB – 61.2
Outdoor Ed 2AB – 70.2
Prerequisites
• Some university courses have defined prerequisites
• A final scaled mark of at least 50 may be required for
some courses
• Some university courses may also require specific
units
• For more information, go to TISC website
www.tisc.edu.au
– See University Admissions guide
English Language Competence
• Students must meet required English
Language Competence
• Varies between universities, but a scaled
score of 50 in an English course at Stage 2 or
3 will meet requirements
University Alternative Entry
Information can be found in the Year 11 subject selection booklet
Curtin University
• AQF/TRAINING WA
• Step Up
• Open Universities Australia
• Bridging/Enabling Courses
• Special Consideration
Murdoch University
• High School Entry Awards
– TEA/Dean’s Entry/Director of Admissions
Entry
• Tertiary Options Project (TOP)
• AQF/TRAINING WA
• On Track
• Murdoch University Preparation Course
• Access South-West
• Indigenous programs
Notre Dame University
• AQF/TRAINING WA
• Notre Dame Tertiary Enabling Program
University of
Western Australia
• UWay
• Broadway UWA
• Fairway UWA
• Provisional Entry Scheme
• AQF/TRAINING WA
• Special consideration
Edith Cowan University
• Portfolio Entry to Bachelor Courses:
– student studying 3 courses at Stage 2 or 3
and 1 course at Stage 1
• Portfolio Entry to University Preparation
Courses:
– student studying 2 courses at Stage 2 or 3
and 2 courses at Stage 1
• Indigenous University Orientation Course
TRAINING WA
(State Training Provider))
Admissions
TRAINING WA
entry requirements
• All applicants must meet entry requirements
• Courses are split into competitive and non competitive
for entry purposes
• About 10% of courses are competitive and selection
criteria need to be met
• Check the website for latest details:
http://www.trainingwa.wa.gov.au
TRAINING WA
entry requirements
Entry requirements may be expressed as:
• A prerequisite competency based qualification
(For example, entry to Cert IV Disability Work on
successful completion of Cert III in Disabilities)
• Generic competencies that cover communication
(reading, writing, speaking and listening) and
mathematics skills
Selection Criteria for Competitive Entry
Maximum score = 100 points:
• Qualification pathway (29 points)
• Work experience/employment (29 points)
• Secondary education (42 points)
Secondary Education (42 Points)
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Stage 3 A grade -7 points
Stage 3 B grade – 6.25 points
Stage 3 C grade/2 A grade – 5.75 points
Stage 1 A grade/2 B grade – 5.5 points
Stage 1 B grade/2 C grade – 5.25 points
Stage 1 C grade – 5 points
D’s do not count
TRAINING WA
(State Training Provider)
• Preferred subjects have been removed from
selection criteria
• Applicants will be able to provide any school-based
evidence, formal certification, evidence of work and
life experience to meet entry requirements for
TRAINING WA.
• See TRAINING WA website for entry requirements
http://www.trainingwa.wa.gov.au
You can see which courses you qualify for at;
http://tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au/Reckoner/Default.aspx
Other choices for next year
These pathways are:
• a program of study provided by a university established
within Australia
• An accredited training program (this includes TRAINING WA
colleges and private registered training organisations)
• an apprenticeship or a traineeship
• approved employment
• an approved (gazetted) course with a community based
organisation
• a combination of any of the above, including school
Subject Selection
• Information Disc contains subject descriptions
and the selection form.
• Individual counselling Mon 18 and Tues 19
June.
• Appointments to be made online.
• Details on who your mentor is and how to book a
time will be posted to you on Thursday 7th June.
The Counselling Process
What’s happening at school?
• 12 to 14hr program in SAE
• Commences week 6 - 10 term 2
Outcomes
• Individual career pathway plan
Course Counselling
Resources
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Career guidance software - JigCal
MyFuture website
Career Centre
Form completion guidelines
Useful Websites
• CAVE coordinator/Course Counsel or/Student
Services
• Subject Recommendations
Individual Counselling Sessions
Parent and Student contact during
Years 11 and 12.
Learning Area
Year 6
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
2008
2009
2010
2011
Sem 1
Sem 2
Attendance
English
C
C
Listening and Speaking
C
C
Reading
C
C
Sem 1
Sem 2
Sem 1
Sem 2
Sem 1
Sem 2
95%
82%
98%
95%
93%
96%
C
C
C
D
C
C
B
C
C
C
C
D
C
C
System Assessment - Achievement Category
Lim
Lim
System Assessment - Progress Category
Low
Mod
5
6
System Assessment - Proficiency Band
Viewing
C
B
Writing
C
C
D
C
System Assessment - Achievement Category
D
D
D
C
C
Sat
System Assessment - Progress Category
System Assessment - Proficiency Band
6
C
7
C
Will I get what I
want?
 Most students get their selection
 If not, then two courses/subjects occur at the
same time or the course/subject has been
cancelled
 Pre-requisites will be enforced.
 Have a 7th choice in mind.
 Re-selection occurs in Term three.
Can I Change?
 Early is better
 Restricted choices
 some classes may be full
 choices must fit the timetable
 You will need to catch up on assessments
6 subjects + weeks missed
 After the cut off date for course changes – can
only occur at the end of semester one.
Assessment
Policy
Questions
&
Answers