Information for Year 10

1. 1 Information for Year 10 WANNEROO SHS Last updated: April 2011

2. 2 Information for Year 10 Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2012/3

3. 3 WACE requirements 2012 Breadth and depth Achievement standard English language competence

4. 4 WACE requirements 2012 Straight from WACE manual Breadth and depth Complete a minimum of 20 course units or the equivalent. The 20 course units must include at least: - four course units from English, Literature and/or English as an Additional Language/Dialect, studied during Year 11 and Year 12 (at least two of these units must be 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 Straight from WACE manual Breadth and depth Complete a minimum of 20 course units or the equivalent. The 20 course units must include at least: - four course units from English, Literature and/or English as an Additional Language/Dialect, studied during Year 11 and Year 12 (at least two of these units must be 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

5. 5 WACE requirements 2012 Achievement standard C grade average 16 units 8 in Year 12 Reductions for significant numbers of endorsed programs Achieve a C grade average or better across the best 16 course units with at least 8 to be completed in Year 12. Endorsed programs and/or VET credit transfer (stand alone) can reduce the required number of course units by up to 6 units. Achieve a C grade average or better across the best 16 course units with at least 8 to be completed in Year 12. Endorsed programs and/or VET credit transfer (stand alone) can reduce the required number of course units by up to 6 units.

6. 6 WACE requirements 2012 English language competence C grade in an English course unit OR Work samples English language competence Achieve a C grade or better in any Stage 1 or higher course unit from English, Literature and/or English as an Additional Language/Dialect (except 1A and 1B for English as an Additional Language/Dialect). For students who have not achieved a C grade in one of their English, Literature and/or English as an Additional Language/Dialect course units, schools will need to compare a selection of the student�s work with the work samples to verify the student has demonstrated the required standard. English language competence Achieve a C grade or better in any Stage 1 or higher course unit from English, Literature and/or English as an Additional Language/Dialect (except 1A and 1B for English as an Additional Language/Dialect). For students who have not achieved a C grade in one of their English, Literature and/or English as an Additional Language/Dialect course units, schools will need to compare a selection of the student�s work with the work samples to verify the student has demonstrated the required standard.

7. 7 Examinations 2012 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 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). 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).

8. 8 English

9. 9 Mathematics

10. 10 All other courses

11. 11 Endorsed Programs

12. 12 Endorsed programs � benefits: Acknowledge additional learning by students that is not covered in courses Provide options for a wide range of students Can be part of a student�s Year 10 program Can assist in meeting WACE requirements

13. 13 Categories of endorsed programs Workplace learning Community organisation Personal development

14. 14 CC Generic personal development programs Examples: Work Skills, Whole School Production, Recreational Pursuits, Administration and Management, School Trip, Music Performance (Ensemble)

15. 15 Community organisation programs Examples: Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, WA Recreational Skipper�s Ticket, 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

16. 16 Endorsed Programs PGCAP � Community Arts Performance PGCSP � Community Sports Performance PGWSPP �Whole School Production - Performance PGWSPPD � Whole School Production- Production & Design PGWS- Work Skills PGST -School Trip PMBG -My Big Gig Endorsed Programs count towards WACE. Achievements in completed programs will appear on the Statement of Results

17. 17 VET and Workplace Learning

18. 18 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) VET allows students to access a range of Training Packages that are nationally accredited and meet industry standards. Partnership arrangements are required between the school and a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in order for learning outcomes to be recognised and to appear on the Statement of Results. The RTO may be the school or a TAFE college or a private provider. The RTO ensures that all training is delivered and assessed to ensure the student is competent to national standards. School leavers can complete national certificates with a range of providers, both private and government funded.VET allows students to access a range of Training Packages that are nationally accredited and meet industry standards. Partnership arrangements are required between the school and a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in order for learning outcomes to be recognised and to appear on the Statement of Results. The RTO may be the school or a TAFE college or a private provider. The RTO ensures that all training is delivered and assessed to ensure the student is competent to national standards. School leavers can complete national certificates with a range of providers, both private and government funded.

19. 19 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

20. 20 School Based Apprenticeship Apprenticeship part time basis while still at school Legally binding Apprenticeship Agreement Generally: 3 days at school 1 day at RTO 1 day workplace Through Joondalup campus

21. 21 School Based Traineeships Paid employment based training Four units of English (two in final year) Four other course units Up to five course equivalents in VET or endorsed programs 3 � 4 days at school 1 � 2 days in the workplace Usually through Joondalup campus Students commence paid employment based training while completing their school education Must complete four units of English (two must be in each of the final two years of senior school) Must meet the requirements for four other course units Can include up to five course equivalents in VET or endorsed programs Students attend school three or four days per week and one or two days in the workplaceStudents commence paid employment based training while completing their school education Must complete four units of English (two must be in each of the final two years of senior school) Must meet the requirements for four other course units Can include up to five course equivalents in VET or endorsed programs Students attend school three or four days per week and one or two days in the workplace

22. 22 Workplace Learning Course Curriculum Council 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 may be included

23. 23 Endorsed Program Workplace Learning Assists students seeking full/part time employment or Registered Training Organisation entry. Options are: WL2 � Employability skills PWGS � Work Skills Assists students seeking full/part time employment or Registered Training Organisation entry WL1 � On the job training Units of competency Log book and evidence guide WL2 � Employability skills Log book and evidence guide Evidence guide PWGS � Work Skills Use part time employment or volunteer work Lob book and evidence journal Assists students seeking full/part time employment or Registered Training Organisation entry WL1 � On the job training Units of competency Log book and evidence guide WL2 � Employability skills Log book and evidence guide Evidence guide PWGS � Work Skills Use part time employment or volunteer work Lob book and evidence journal

24. 24 What are the choices?  Courses (including Workplace Learning) Certificates I, II, III Endorsed Programs (including VET, Workplace Learning) Senior School Engagement Program (Refer to your handbook for information on course requirements)

25. 25 University Admissions Requirements

26. 26 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 For most courses at University, there are more applicants than places. Hence, there is a need to rank applicants. These points are explored in the next slides.For most courses at University, there are more applicants than places. Hence, there is a need to rank applicants. These points are explored in the next slides.

27. 27 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 To determine the cut-off rank for University entry all of the applicants for a particular course are placed in their rank order and the available places are filled from the highest rank down. The cut-off is set at the rank of the lowest ranked applicant to be offered a place.To determine the cut-off rank for University entry all of the applicants for a particular course are placed in their rank order and the available places are filled from the highest rank down. The cut-off is set at the rank of the lowest ranked applicant to be offered a place.

28. 28 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

29. 29 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

30. 30 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

31. 31 University Alternative Entry

32. 32 Curtin University AQF/TRAINING WA Extension Studies Open Universities Australia Bridging/Enabling Courses Special Consideration

33. 33 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

34. 34 Notre Dame University AQF/TRAINING WA Notre Dame Tertiary Enabling Program

35. 35 University of Western Australia UWay CountryWay Provisional Entry AQF/TRAINING WA

36. 36 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

37. 37 TRAINING WA (TAFE) Admissions

38. 38 TRAINING WA (TAFE) 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 meet Check the website for latest details: http://www.trainingwa.wa.gov.au

39. 39 TRAINING WA (TAFE) entry requirements Entry requirements may be expressed as: A prerequisite competency based qualification e.g. 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

40. 40 Selection Criteria for Competitive Entry Maximum score = 100 points: Qualification pathway Work experience/employment Secondary education/Skill Development Maximum score = 100 points Qualification pathway Maximum score = 29 points Work experience/employment Maximum score = 29 points 0.002 points per hour worked Includes paid/unpaid, full-time/part-time work, work experience, voluntary work, community service Secondary education/Skill Development Maximum score = 42 points Scoring based on English result, plus best two other results OR Portfolio demonstrating evidence of skill (some qualifications in Arts and Entertainment areas) Maximum score = 100 points Qualification pathway Maximum score = 29 points Work experience/employment Maximum score = 29 points 0.002 points per hour worked Includes paid/unpaid, full-time/part-time work, work experience, voluntary work, community service Secondary education/Skill Development Maximum score = 42 points Scoring based on English result, plus best two other results OR Portfolio demonstrating evidence of skill (some qualifications in Arts and Entertainment areas)

41. 41 TRAINING WA (TAFE) 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 (TAFE) See TRAINING WA website for entry requirements

42. 42 Other choices for next year These pathways are: a training program accredited under the Vocational Education and Training Act 1996 (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 program of study provided by a university established within Australia a combination of any of the above, including school A Notice of Arrangement must be submitted through the school to the Department.

43. 43 WSHS Courses 2012LIST A and LIST B Courses offered for 2012Students must choose at least one course from each of the lists. It is very important when selecting a course that attention is paid to minimum entry requirements and the teachers� recommendations.

44. 44 LIST A CAE Career and Enterprise CFC Children, Family and Community DAN Dance DRA Drama ECO Economics (eXLS) ENG English ELD English as an Additional Language GEO Geography HEA Health Studies ITA Italian JSL Japanese: Second Language LIT Literature (eXLS) MPA Media Production and Analysis HIM Modern History MUS Music VAR Visual Arts WPL Workplace Learning

45. 45 LIST B ACF Accounting & Finance (eXLS) AIT Applied Information Technology CHE Chemistry DES Design -Graphics, Photography, Technical Graphics EES Earth & Environmental Science FST Food Science and Technology HBS Human Biological Science ISC Integrated Science MDT Materials, Design & Technology -Metals, Wood MAT Mathematics MAS Mathematics Specialist (eXLS) PES Physical Education Studies PHY Physics

46. 46 CERTIFICATES offered (Vocational Education and Training-VET Qualifications Certificate II Business Certificate II Information Technology Certificate II Outdoor Recreation Certificate II Sport & Recreation Certificate II Visual Art and Contemporary Craft (Digital Imaging) Certificate III Music

47. 47 COURSES All WACE courses consist of units, each with their own syllabus. These courses are statewide and accredited by the Curriculum Council. Students are encouraged to study units/pathways appropriate to their level of development.

48. 48 eXLS e Extended Learning for Students Four courses may be accessed via this new program the opportunity to achieve outcomes through extended and expanded curriculum choice, while remaining at Wanneroo SHS. select and use the most appropriately qualified, specialist teachers from the schools listed below, to work across school sites. involves the sharing of technology, equipment, staff and courses between schools and Edith Cowan University. use collaborative and innovative approaches that may include university access, online learning, or travel between schools to provide the greatest possible curriculum choice. involve frequent interaction between delivery teachers and Wanneroo SHS prepare our students for the more independent study style required for university success. provide positive competition for our students as they interact with students from a number of different senior secondary schools. use digital and other learning technologies and this will prepare our young adults for the changing technologies used in tertiary studies, the world of work and society. an agreement between Wanneroo SHS and four senior secondary schools in the north western suburban corridor; Balcatta, Belridge, Greenwood and Warwick, working in partnership with ECU Joondalup. engaged Students expanded Choices experienced Teachers excellent Technologies

49. 49 CERTIFICATES Vocational Education and Training (VET) Qualifications All students not enrolled in 4 or more ATAR Stage 2 or 3 courses should choose one of the Certificate 11 or 111 qualifications. These contribute towards WACE as well as towards TAFE entry. The government expects all students should qualify to achieve University entry or achieve a VET Certificate qualification.

50. 50 PATHWAYS University bound students should study a program of Stage 2 and Stage 3 units over their senior secondary years. Students need at least four Stage 3 or 2 courses. All stage 2 and 3 courses have school examinations and an external exam at the end of Year 12. Results are used state-wide to rank students for university entry (ATAR)

51. 51 Students bound for TAFE (Technical and Further Education and Training) or the workforce should take a combination of Stage 1 and Stage 2 units in Year 11 and 12. Some students may study only Stage 1 units over Years 11 and 12. All students should complete one Certificate as part of this pathway.

52. 52 Students who wish to follow a program of part school and a combination of workplace learning/TAFE should choose the Senior School Engagement Program (SSEP). This program allows students to achieve WACE whilst accessing Traineeships or School Based Apprenticeships or TAFE and/ or learning in the workplace. Certificate II is also a part of this course.

53. 53 Timetabling of Student Courses It may not be possible to timetable subjects if they are chosen by a very small number of students. Students will need to complete six courses each semester More choices need to be made in each list Students should list courses in order of preference. Allocations from this list will be made from courses available on the timetable.

54. 54 SENIOR SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM (SSEP) SCHOOL TAFE /WORK LINK COURSE- OFF CAMPUS Program offered which includes study of courses leading to WACE at our off campus location in Joondalup for 3 days a week, with 2 days a week in Work Place Learning and TAFE/School Based Apprenticeship or traineeship. For details see handbook.