Shenton College WELCOME

WELCOME

Katie Powers, Year 10 Co-ordinator

Stephen Pestana, Head Year 10 and ATP

Janet Schofield, Manager of Student Services Suzanne Pendlebury, Associate Principal

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Year 10 Parent Night – June 2012

All courses stage 1, 2 & 3; VET Certificate Studies and Endorsed Programs contribute to the achievement of graduation known as the Western Australian Certificate of Education.

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ENDORSED PROGRAMS

     Recognise areas of learning not covered by courses.

May contribute up to 10 unit equivalents towards WACE breadth and depth requirement.

Can reduce the ‘C’ grade average requirement for WACE.

Examples include: o Cadets WA o performance in school productions, music & school trips o examinations in music, speech and drama o university studies o Keys for Life pre-driver education program.

Evidence may include a combination of signed attendance records, journals, self evaluation, certificates and validation.

 See Cathy Sayers or Lyn Johnson (Course & Careers Advisor)

Increasing levels of difficulty

    Stage 3 units o Extend the more capable students Stage 2 o Designed to challenge and extend students Stage 1 o Entry level units Preliminary Stage o Students with special education needs

Most Courses

General pathway description

Typical university oriented pathway Typical pathway to further training or employment, but leaving open the option of university Typical pathway to further training and/or employment OR

Year 11

2A/2B 1C/1D 1A/1B 1A/1B

Year 12

3A/3B 2A/2B or 2C/2D 1C/1D Certificate II

COURSES Stage 1A1B; 1C1D and VET Certificate Courses Pathways include TAFE, Apprenticeship, Traineeship

 Practical emphasis together with theory in school. Some courses include National VET competencies.  VET stand alone courses e.g. Cert II Tourism - students can achieve National VET Qualifications, which will make them very competitive for TAFE entry.

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 Some students may have a course which requires them to be out of school one day per week e.g. TAFE or Workplace Learning 7

Vocational Education and Training

 Demand for young people with well-developed vocational skills remains strong.

 Students can begin training at school and those who successfully complete all of the requirements will gain a nationally recognised certificate qualification e.g. Certificate II Business.

 Workplace Learning – demonstrating competencies in a real or simulated work environment.

 Direct links into post school VET options.

Vocational Education and Training

 Provides credit towards the achievement of WACE.  Students can take part in the School Pre-Apprenticeship Program and school-based traineeships which can reduce a post school apprenticeship by 3 months.

 These VET qualifications together with students course grades will support students to have the competitive edge when seeking TAFE entry and or employment in various Industries.

Points Comparison Stage 1 and 2

Course

1AENG 1BENG 1AMAT 1BMAT 1APES 1BPES Total

Title

English

Grade

C English C Mathematics C Mathematics C Physical Educ. St.

C Physical Educ. St.

C

Score Course

5 2AENG 5 5 5 5 2BENG 2AMAT 2BMAT 2APES 5 2BPES

Title

English

Grade

C English C Mathematics C Mathematics C Physical Educ. St.

C Physical Educ. St.

C

Score

5.25

5.25

5.25

5.25

5.25

5.25

30pts Total 31.5pts

Course

2AENG 2BENG 2AMAT 2BMAT 2APES 2BPES SIS20310 TOTAL

Cert IV Sport Development

Title

English English Mathematics Mathematics Physical Educ. Studies Physical Educ. Studies Cert II Sport & Recreation

Grade

C C C C C C

Student 1 Score

5.25

5.25

5.25

5.25

5.25

5.25

22 22 + 31.5 = 53.5pts

Student 2 Score

5.25

5.25

5.25

5.25

5.25

5.25

Did not complete certificate 31.5pts

VET Offerings at Shenton

 Certificate II Applied Language Studies: Japanese (over Year 11 & 12)  Certificate II Business (Year 12)  Cert II Computer Aided Design (Visual Art)  Certificate II Hospitality (Year 12)  Certificate II Digital Media and Technology (Year 12)  Certificate II Tourism (Year 12)  Certificate II Sport Coaching  Stage 1 Materials Design & Technology are also enrolled in Certificate I Furnishing and in Certificate I in Engineering over two years (year 11 & 12).

State Training Provider/TAFE Offerings – one day per week

These are just some of the offerings at various campuses: Financial Services Cert III Aviation (Flight Op) Cert IV Applied Fashion Design & Technology over 2 years Cert II Automotive Pre Apprenticeship Cert II Health Services Support Cert IV Preparation for Entry into Enrolled Nursing Cert III Business Admin. (Legal) Cert II Electrotechnology Pre Apprenticeship Cert II Engineering Fitter Machinist Pre - Apprenticeship Cert III Educ. Support Teacher Assistant Cert II Construction Carpentry Pre - Apprenticeship Diploma Business including Cert IV over 2 years

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Combination of Alternative Courses for Students

5 courses in school + Workplace Learning (one day out).

5 courses in school + TAFE (one day out).

Career Access Program

: 4 courses + WL + TAFE (three days in school & two days out).

School Based Traineeship - 2 days in industry, 3 day at school - complete 4 courses, including WPL.

School Apprenticeship Link - 2 days in industry, 3 days at school complete 4 courses, including WPL

Courses Stage 2 (Year 11) and Stage 3 (Year 12) 15 Pathways include University and TAFE entry

– – – – – Academic rigour.

Five days in school.

Minimum of three study/homework sessions per course each week.

3 - 4 hours of study at home per night.

WACE exams in Stage 2 & 3 are compulsory.

– – Exams for university entry, 50:50 school and exams.

Scores can be over 5 consecutive years for university entry.

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Stage 2 Courses

Students who wish to use Stage 2 results for university selection will need to have marks in the top quartile of the state-wide distribution in these units.

Marks of 75+.

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UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS USING AN ATAR

New From 2010

COURSES

At least 4 Stage 3 3 Stage 3 2 Stage 3 1 Stage 3 At least 1 Stage 2 At least 2 Stage 2 At least 3 Stage 2 4 or 5 Stage 2

Desirable preparation Less desirable Preparation, but possible

Students should do courses they enjoy at the highest stage possible. If considering university, take into account any university prerequisites and the competence in English requirement.

Prerequisites

 Go to TISC website www.tisc.edu.au

– – Link to a university Information about courses – Check prerequisites http://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/admission-reqsleaver.tisc

 See University Admissions guide for more information

General pathways advice

Typically …  University bound students study Stage 2 and Stage 3 Course units over Years 11 & 12. In Year 12 (final year), all or most of the units are studied at Stage 3.

 Students who are planning on going into TAFE , Training or directly into the workforce , study: - a mixture of VET Certificates; and Stage 1 and Stage 2 units (mainly stage 1);

OR

- all Stage 1 units in Years 11 & 12.

How do I decide?

Future Career Choices Education and Training required Pre-requisite or Preferred school courses Choose those courses first and then…..

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Resources

University Admission Guide Job Guides – www.tisc.edu.au

www.jobguide.deewr.gov.au

TAFE – http://www.trainingwa.wa.gov.au

Apprenticeships – www.aapathways.com.au

Web Sites – to assist career search: – Myfutre www.myfuture.edu.au

– OZJAC http://www.ozjac.com.au/ozjacweb/ – Career Centre http://www.careercentre.dtwd.wa.gov.au/Pages/CareerCentr e.aspx

 Student Services & Library – – – University Prospectus and STP / TAFE Brochures Career Pamphlets Bullseye posters

Course Selection Process

 Students complete a Careers topic in their S&E class.

 Students have presentations from Learning Areas.

 Jan Schofield, Terry Foley and Suzanne Pendlebury present to all the students.

 Parent Night on Monday 18 th June.

 Parent Report day, Thursday 5 July.

 Course counselling interviews Term 3, Wk 1 & 2.

 Course Selection sheets to Mentor teacher by

FRIDAY 3 rd AUGUST.

English

General pathway description

Typical university oriented pathway

YEAR 11

2A/2B ENG 2A/2B LIT 2A/2B ENG Typical pathway to TAFE (further training) or employment, but leaving open the option of university Typical pathway to TAFE (further training) or employment 1C/1D ENG 1A/1B ENG

YEAR 12

3A/3B ENG 3A/3B LIT 2C/2D ENG 2C/2D ENG 1C/1D LIT

Mathematics

General pathway description YEAR 11

Double mathematics for university entry to specialist courses such as engineering, physical sciences and mathematics Single mathematics for university courses where further mathematics is likely to be needed. Also suitable for preparation for higher level training in technical areas Single mathematics for university entry where further mathematics is unlikely to be needed or TAFE, further education and training 3A/3B MAT and 3A/3B MAS 3A/3B MAT or 2C/2D MAT 2A/2B MAT Single mathematics for students to develop general mathematical skills for TAFE, further training or employment 1B/1C MAT 1B/1C MAT

YEAR 12

3C/3D MAT and 3C/3D MAS 3C/3D MAT or 3A/3B MAT 2C/2D MAT 1D/1E MAT 2A/2B MAT

Course Pathways

COURSE CODE Outdoor Ed OED TAFE PATHWAY Yr 11  Yr 12 1AOED/1BOED  1COED/1DOED UNI PATHWAY Yr 11  Yr 12 Physical Ed 1APES/1BPES  Studies PES Cert II in Sport Coaching Media Production 1AMPA/1BMPA  & Analysis MPA 1CMPA/1DMPA 2APES/2BPES  3APES/3BPES 2AMPA/2BMPA  3AMPA/3BMPA

Course Selection

You are able to select from

THREE

(3) packages which offer the following: A.

An

Apprenticeship or Traineeship

pathway – complete

Package A

, the Career Access Program;

B.

State Training Provider/TAFE pathway

– mainly Stage 1 courses and

Package B

;

full VET certificates

, which give you the competitive edge for TAFE – complete

C.

University pathway

– mainly Stage 2 or 3 courses in Year 11 – complete

Package C

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Package A – Career Access Program (CAP)

CAP

– 3days in school; 2 days outside school.

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Four (4) compulsory courses:

- 1AENG + 1BENG; - 1BMAT + 1CMAT; - 1ABME + 1BBME - 1AWPL + 1BWPL; 

Industry Focus area

(Hospitality or Industrial Arts)  TAFE, PAiS, SBT/SBA.

Package B – State Training Provider/TAFE

 Select ONE of ENGLISH and list this as your first course in the

Course Selections

table: (i) 1AENG + 1BENG; (ii) 1CENG + 1DENG; (iii) 2AENG + 2BENG (if recommended);  Select ONE of these VET options, up to 3 max:

Package B – State Training Provider/TAFE

Year 11 Course or Cert FULL Cert delivered in Y12 1AAIT + 1BAIT Applied Information Technology 1ABME + 1BBME Business Management and Enterprise 1AFSTH + 1BFSTH 1APES/1BPES Phys Ed Studies 1CDEST/1DDEST Design: Technical Graphics Cert II in Applied Language Studies: Jap Cert II in Information Digital Media & Technology Cert II in Business OR Cert II in Tourism Cert II in Hospitality Cert II in Sport Coaching Cert II in Computer Aided Design (Visual Arts) Cert II in Applied Language Studies: Japanese

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Package B – State Training Provider/TAFE

Select FOUR other courses. - These should be predominantly at Stage 1; OR - These may include more from the above VET pathways (no more than 3 maximum); OR - Another VET option is to select 1A/1B MDT in Yr 11 and 1C/1D MDT in Yr 12. This also delivers a Certificate I in Furnishing & a Certificate I in Engineering over Years 11 and 12.

OR You may wish to consider attending

TAFE

or

Work Place Learning

selected courses.

one day per week. Tick in the box.

- Work Place Learning will be the 6 th course; 1A/1BWPL; - Selection for TAFE courses occurs in Terms 3 2012. Once enrolled at TAFE, a student may drop one of the 6 -

YOUR COURSES SHOULD TOTAL 6 NOW

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Example of Package B

Year 11

1C/1D ENG 2A/2B MAT 1A/1B AIT 1A/1B MDT 1A/1B ISC 1A/1B OED

Year 12

1C/1D LIT or 2C/2D ENG 2C/2D MAT Cert II Digital Media & Technology 1C/1D MDT (+ Cert I Furnishing & Cert II Engineering) 1C/1D ISC 1C/1D OED

Package C – University Pathway  Select ONE of : - English 2AENG + 2BENG or - Literature 2ALIT + 2BLIT  Select FIVE (5) other courses. At least three (3) of these must be at Stage 2 or 3.

 If one of these courses is 2AMAT + 2BMAT or 1ADAN + 1BDAN, then at least three (3) of the other courses must be at Stage 2 in Year 11.

 Students will sit external WACE exams end of 2014.

Course Recommendations

1 2 3 4 Likely to succeed Likely to succeed with application Not recommended Offered with NO recommendation  Inside folder with Semester One Report.

ALL Students

 Select and complete the preferred Package A, B or C.

 Ensure that you meet the minimum requirements (prerequisites) for each course & follow teacher’s advice from the

RECOMMENDATIONS

sheet.

 Gain a

signature of endorsement

from the appropriate teacher if the entry on the blank against any one course you have selected. The teacher may decline.

Recommendations

sheet is  Ensure at least one

list A

and one

list B

course.

Unacceptable Combinations of Courses



Biological & Human Biological Sciences;

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English & Literature;

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Stage 2 and Stage 3 in same course;

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Select only from available Mathematics pathways.

Will I get what I want?

 Most students get their six courses.

 If not, then two courses occur at the same time or the course has been cancelled.

 Pre-requisites will be enforced.

 Have a 7 th choice in mind.

 Re-selection occurs mid Term three.

Can I Change?

 Early is better. THIS YEAR is preferable. Any change in 2013 needs to be done by the end of Week 5, Term One.

 Restricted choices.

 some classes may be full  choices must fit the timetable  You will need to catch up on assessments.

6 courses + weeks missed

QUESTION TIME CONCLUSION of EVENING

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