SENIOR PHASE OF LEARNING

1. SENIOR PHASE OF LEARNING Charters Towers State High School 2014

2. Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)

3. What is the QCE? • A qualification that is internationally recognised • Awarded when a student achieves 20 credit points • 4 points per subject passed (‘C’ or better) • completed certificates

4. What can students study? • School subjects – OP/non-OP • Certificate courses • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships • External Study - Advanced Diploma or Diploma modules • University studies • Other recognised studies

5. Achieving a QCE • Students are awarded a QCE when they attain at least 20 credits – C or better in ALL subjects and/or completed certificate courses • At CTSHS it is expected at completion of Year 12 • Meet Literacy & Numeracy requirements • NOTE: Students who do not achieve a QCE when they complete Year 12 can continue to record any learning for up to a total of nine years

6. Literacy & Numeracy Requirement Literacy • Sound achievement in one semester of either: • English or • English Communication Numeracy • Sound achievement in one semester of either: • Maths A, B or C • Prevocational Mathematics (PVM)

7. School QCE Expectations At CTSHS, it is our expectation that 100% of students will attain their QCE upon completion of Year 12. Charters Towers State High School’s high expectations include: • a ‘C’ or better (pass) in every subject; • a ‘B’ or better for effort and behaviour; and • attendance greater than 95% = 10 days absent per year

8. Considerations Students are at risk not attaining a QCE if they: • fail to complete all assessment tasks; • fail to commit to their studies; • fail to attend school every day; • switch in and out of subjects; • fail to meet literacy and numeracy requirements.

9. School Assistance • Career Education Program through Life Choices • Career Education Booklet • Senior Education and Training (SET) Plans • Career exploration via websites such as: • myfuture  www.myfuture.edu.au • Job Outlook  www.joboutlook.gov.au

10. SET Plan Signing • Requirement of Education Queensland for parents/guardians to sign off on student SET Plans • Meet with a member of the school’s leadership team during TERM 4: After-school on Wednesday 29th October and Thursday 30th October 2014

11. Senior SchoolingPathways • Objective ‘right child - right pathway’ • Three suggested pathways: • Tertiary pathway • Industry pathway • Personalised pathway

12. TertiaryPathway • Destination  OP to university OP requirements: • Study  5 OP Subjects over 2 years • Study 3 subjects continuously • Compulsory English & Maths A or B • Sit QCS Test • No  school-based apprenticeship/traineeship

13. TertiaryPathway What are OP Subjects? • Subjects approved by QCAA (Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority) • Subjects with considerable rigor requiring extra out of school commitment • Contribute to a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)

14. TertiaryPathway QCS Test • Year 12 state-wide test toward OP • Tests a set of generic skills identified in the Queensland senior curriculum • Requires basic general knowledge, vocabulary and a Year 10 mathematical operations

15. OP Subjects • English • Mathematics A • Mathematics B • Accounting • Modern History • Biology • Drama • Chemistry • IPT • Legal Studies • Physical Education • Physics (SDE) • Visual Art • Mathematics C (SDE)

16. IndustryPathway (VET) • Destination  workforce • Study  6 subjects • English Communication and Prevocational Mathematics • At least 1 Certificate II or higher • Access school based apprenticeship/traineeships • Meet industry/trade requirements

17. Non-op Subjects • Less rigorous • Employability  workplace skills & knowledge • Achieve a ‘C’ or better for success • Contribute to a QCE

18. Non-op SubjectsOffered • English Communication • Prevocational Mathematics (PVM) • Hospitality • Industrial Graphics • Industrial Technology Studies • Recreation • Science in Practice

19. VET Certificate Courses • Nationally recognised qualification • Lead to entry level industry qualifications • Competency-based assessment • Contribute to a QCE

20. CERTIFICATE COURSES OFFERED - CTSHS • Certificate II in Business • Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology • Certificate II in Retail Services • Certificate II in Agriculture • Certificate II in Visual Arts • Certificate II in Workplace Practices

21. Certificate courses offered - dttc • Certificate 1 in General Construction – TAFE (free) • Cert II in Hospitality – TAFE (free) • Cert II in Engineering Pathways -TAFE (free) • Cert II in Health Support Services -TAFE (free) • Cert II in Electro Technology – Careers Australia ($199) • Cert II in Automotive Servicing Technology – Careers Australia ($199) • Cert II in Infrastructure and Mining – CTSDE/CQU ($140)

22. School-basedApprenticeship/Traineeship(SAT) • Combined school and on job training • Develop skills for future careers • Reduction in apprenticeship time

23. How DO I get a SAT? • Seek opportunities through local businesses • Search employment section in newspaper • Check student notices for advertisements • MEGT (Nichole Bartlett), TORGAS, SKILLS360 agencies • Participate in school work placement/experience

24. WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM • Designed to give students a ‘taste’ of the chosen industry • CTSHS has developed strong connections with local businesses • Approximately 50 senior students currently participating in program • One (1) day a week on-the-job experience • Total of thirty (30) days per year • Mrs Vickery, Work Placement Co-ordinator

25. Personalised Pathway • Destination  courses leading to Diploma / Degree • Study  6 subjects - OP/non OP • Compulsory subjects  English Communication/ English and Prevocational Maths/Maths A • Study  at least 1 Certificate II or higher • Sit QCS Test and/or apply for Tertiary Selection Rank

26. Processes and Practices • Choose pathway then choose subjects • Choose subjects you enjoy and excel at • High expectations: • ‘C’ or better in every subject • ‘B’ or better for effort/behaviour • 95% attendance • understand the requirements for attaining a QCE

27. Due: Wednesday 17th September to the main office. Subject selection form

28. Scenario 1 – tertiary pathway

29. Scenario 2 – industry pathway

30. Scenario 3 – personalised pathway

31. PARENT/GUARDIAN HELP • Work together creating life and career goals • Set goals, manage time, set a study area • Identify student’s strengths/limitations • Visit career expo or research jobs, courses, career pathways on-line (www.jobguide.com.au) • Encourage study habits and a commitment to learning

32. Whocan help atschool? • Principal – Ms Moya Mohr • A/Deputy Principal – Mr Derek Copelin • Senior Schooling HODs – Mrs Stacey Alloway Miss Shirley Holcombe • Guidance Officer – Mrs Christine Barnes • Year 11 Year Level Co-ordinator – Uvette Hughes • Work Placement Coordinator – Mrs Maria Vickery

33. Summary Objective  ‘right child - right pathway’ Three suggested pathways: • Tertiary pathway • Industry pathway • Personalised pathway Reminders: • Subject selection forms due to the office by Wednesday 17th September. • SET Plan signing – Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th October TERM 4. Book your meeting time through the main office!