Ambition

1. Ambition in Action

2. Today You Will Learn About: • The Higher School Certificate (HSC) at Ultimo TAFE • The Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) • What to consider when choosing between the HSC and TPC Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

3. Today You Will Learn About: • How and when to enrol • How to access support • How to research study options and additional information Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

4. Course Options • Higher School Certificate (HSC) • Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) Also available in TAFE are the Certificate in General & Vocational Education (Year 10) and Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

5. Ultimo TAFE Counselling & Careers Service Why Study the HSC or TPC? • to gain entry to university • to meet Year 12 entry requirements for some TAFE courses • to meet entry requirements of some organisations e.g. Police, Defence • to gain employment • to gain confidence • to prove something to themselves or others

6. HSC and TPC Entry Requirements • Must have completed Year 10 or equivalent • An equivalent may mean another TAFE certificate or some recognition of prior work experience. Talk to the course coordinator. • Preference given to students who can demonstrate motivation and ability to study in an adult learning environment Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

7. HSC Studies at Ultimo TAFE • For students who want to complete the NSW HSC in an adult learning environment • You should allocate a minimum of 2 years to complete the full HSC program • At Ultimo, Year 11 and Year 12 content are combined in each subject studied, which is different to most programs. • Select Year 11 courses will be offered Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

8. HSC Studies at Ultimo TAFE • You can do selected or single subjects for special purposes such as university prerequisites. • You can accumulate subjects within a 5 year period • You can repeat HSC subjects, however your most recent attempt (whether better or worse) is used to calculate your ATAR Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

9. HSC Subjects • Final details available at the information and enrolment session. • Example Subjects: English, Ancient and Modern History, Business Studies, Geography, Economics, Legal studies, Visual Arts, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics • Some TVET (Vocational) subjects may be available E.g. Information Technology • Languages can be studies by distance or community education while studying at Ultimo Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

10. ATAR • An ATAR is an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank • This is only for university admission • Based on 2 Unit English + your 8 best units (usually four other subjects). • It’s also possible to receive a limited ATAR, however this may not be accepted for every university course. You will need to research this. Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

11. The HSC is a good choice if... • You want to gain admission to courses such as Medicine, or Vet Science • You have left school recently • You have some essay writing and general academic skills • You are younger than 21, as the University of Sydney and University of NSW universities have a minimum age requirement for TPC applicants Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

12. How to enrol in HSC? • Attend a compulsory information session on Thursday 27th January 2011. • The location of the information sessions and details of what you will need is on the TAFE website and the information sheets. • hscstudies.sydneyinstitute.wikispaces Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

13. Enrolment Documents • Copy of school certificate (or equivalent) • Copies of other certificates • A letter of reference if you dropped out of year 10, 11 or 12 • Recent school, work or community references • Two passport photos Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

14. Other HSC Courses • Other Sydney TAFE colleges such as Sutherland and Randwick • Other NSW TAFE locations. See TAFE NSW website. www.tafensw.edu.au • By distance education. See OTEN website. www.oten.edu.au/oten/oten.htm • Bradfield Senior College in Crows Nest www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/bradfield/default.aspx Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

15. Tertiary Preparation Certificate click here for short video segment (turn up audio first)

16. TPC – What is it? • A Year 11 and12 equivalent course for people returning to study • An alterative way of getting into TAFE, university or jobs e.g. police, defence • Full-time study for one year (minimum 20 hours per week) but many students choose an 18 month or longer program. Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

17. Structure of the TPC • Each unit is one semester long and is either A level (introductory) or B level (advanced) • Students must complete all compulsory units from “Group 1” and seven electives to a minimum of 530 hours. • TPC Course Structure Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

18. How does the TPC differ? • You receive a Tertiary Entrance Score (TES) for university admission. • A similar academic standard, but different learning methods. • Aims to develop academic and learning skills in addition to teaching the course content. • Example: In a HSC history course, you may learn the facts of World War II, but in the TPC, you would learn how to structure an essay argument in addition to learning the facts. Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

19. The TPC is a good choice if you: • Are considering applying for mature age entry into university or other further study • Have not studied for sometime • Need to develop effective study and research skills • Would like a mid-year intake on some subjects • Would like more flexibility • Prefer a less exam-based assessment program • Need a bridging course in areas such as maths or science Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

20. TPC and University • TPC is accepted by universities, but not for all courses. (e.g. Medicine, Vet Science) Some universities have a minimum age requirement. • Over 80% of students who complete the TPC & who apply for tertiary study are successful • Defence Forces, NSW Public Service & other employers also accept TPC • It is essential that you do your research by checking with individual universities. Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

21. How to enrol? • Attend a compulsory information session and enrolment session January 2011. • You need to confirm the enrolment session details after 20th December 2010. • There will be an interview and screening process. • http://www.sit.nsw.edu.au/courses Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

22. TPC also available at: • Other Colleges within Sydney Institute: Randwick: Ray Morgan 9469 8788 St George: Jane Maughan-Cheney 9598 6282 • Other Sydney metro TAFE Colleges e.g. Bankstown, Blacktown, Campbelltown, Granville, North Sydney and Richmond. Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

23. HSC or TPC? What to consider • Your goal or purpose • University and TAFE prerequisites • Preference for a particular learning style • Length of time since you’ve studied • Your vocational interests • Your age Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

24. HSC & TPC Subject Selection • You need to consider university course prerequisites, assumed knowledge and recommended studies. • For HSC students consider the “2013 Year 10 Guide” to selecting Year 12 subjects

25. Recognition of Prior Learning in TPC & HSC • Previous study may be credited towards completion of your TPC or HSC. Check with the course coordinator after enrolment. • To be exempt from IT components of the TPC you should bring evidence of your skills (e.g. course results, employer reference etc) to the enrolment session. Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

26. Other Pathways to University • TAFE Diploma course in a relevant subject area For example: A TAFE Accounting Diploma may allow you to apply for an accounting degree at uni. You may not need the HSC or TPC . • University Preparation Courses For example: Sydney University's University Preparation course from Continuing Education • Each university is different. You need to do your research Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

27. Other Pathways to University • Educational Access Schemes (EAS) For students disadvantaged during their studies. Contact counsellors or HSC/TPC coordinators early in the year to apply. • For information on alternative entry to university see the UAC website: www.uac.edu.au • Click on this link: www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/admission/alternative-entry.shtml Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

28. TAFE Fees • Per year, $450 for the HSC and $958for the TPC • Students receiving Centrelink benefits pay $52 per course. • Students on the Disability Support Pension receive a full fee exemption for 1 course per year. • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are fee exempt . • There may be some additional course-related charges • You may be eligible for a refund if you complete the HSC or TPC – keep receipts Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

29. Centrelink Benefits for Students • Government allowance paid to students fortnightly. Means/income tested. • Youth Allowance : Paid to eligible full time students between 16-24 years of age Paid to eligible part time students between 18-21 years of age • Austudy : Paid to eligible full time students 25 years of age and over • Abstudy : Paid to eligible Aboriginal students Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

30. Support • Counselling & Careers Service – 9217 3238 (Ultimo) • Disability consultants – Neurological and Learning, Hearing, Vision, Physical, Intellectual and Psychiatric. Pamphlets available. • Aboriginal Education Coordinator Ph: 9469 8509 • Learnspace (Individual Learning Centre) Library Ph: 9217 3868 • English Language Support ph: 9217 3622 • Special provisions for exam conditions are available to those may would otherwise be disadvantaged. Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

31. FURTHER INFORMATION • BOARD OF STUDIES (for HSC subject information, rules, special provisions, misadventure): 9367 8111 www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au • UNIVERSITIES ADMISSIONS CENTRE UAC 2011 Guide (available from libraries, newsagents - $19.95 or free online). Ph.9752 0200 www.uac.edu.au • UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS OFFICERS (at the various universities) Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

32. FURTHER INFORMATION • TAFE NSW www.tafensw.edu.au • SYDNEY INSTITUTE www.sit.nsw.edu.au/ • TAFE COUNSELLORS: • Ultimo campus 9217 3238 • Randwick campus 9469 8546 • St George 9598 6232 • Sutherland- Gymea 9710 5109 Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

33. TAFE Course Coordinators • HSC - Sam Hassen 9217 4798 • TPC - John Rawson 9217 3874 Mel Williams 9217 4139 * Unavailable from mid December until late January. During that period call Counselling & Careers Service on 9217 3238 Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

34. We have made every effort has made to check the accuracy of this Information. It is your responsibility to check that in choosing your program you meet the requirements of bodies such as the Board of Studies, Universities and Employers Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010

35. The decision - HSC or TPC? • Today’s presentation gave an overview of the HSC and TPC. • What factors might be important in making your decision? • Any Questions? Ultimo TAFE Counselling and Career Service, October 2010