Introduction

Ms Powers

Year 11 Year Leader

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Complete a Literacy and Numeracy Assessment to demonstrate a minimum standard based on skills regarded as essential for individuals to meet the demands of everyday life and work in a knowledge-based economy.

Complete a minimum of four Year 12 ATAR courses including the external examination (i.e. be eligible for an ATAR) or

complete a Certificate II or higher.

To achieve a WACE students must satisfy the following:

BREADTH & DEPTH

Complete at least 20 units (or equivalents) including a minimum of 10 Year 12 units.

Complete two Year 11 English units and a pair of Year 12 English units.

One pair of units from a Year 12 List A (arts/languages/social sciences) course and one pair of units from a Year 12 List B course (mathematics/sciences/technologies).

To achieve a WACE students must:

ACHIEVEMENT

Achieve a minimum of 14 C grades (or equivalent) in Year 11 and Year 12, including at least 6 C grades in Year 12 units (or equivalents).

Unit equivalence can be obtained through VET and/or Endorsed Programs to a maximum of 8 units.

Up to 8 unit equivalents through completed VET programs

Up to 4 unit equivalents through completed Endorsed programs

Up to 8 unit equivalents through a combination of VET and Endorsed Programs

To achieve a WACE students must:

NOT AN AVERAGE!!

Completed qualification

Equivalence (total)

Credit allocation

(units)Satisfies the minimum

VET qualification requirement for WACE

11 12

Certificate I 2 units 2 - XCertificate II 4 units 2 2

Certificate III or higher

Partial (220+)

4 units 2 2

Full 6 units 2 4

VET equivalences

• For a completed Certificate I, units of competency must have a minimum of 110 nominal hours.

• For a completed Certificate II, the achievement of units of competency must be a minimum of 220 hours. More substantial elective units may be required to ensure the minimum is met.

A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is needed for every student undertaking nationally recognised training from 2015.

For students, the USI will build an online record of their nationally recognised training. Students must have a USI before they can be issued with a statement of attainment or certificate.

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

Typically, students enrolled at a school cannot sit an Authority examination as a private candidate.

From 2016, private candidature in ATAR examinations will only be available to students:

seeking mature age university entrance OR

undertaking language courses through interstate offerings (e.g. Chinese: Background – NSW) OR

Undertaking European background language courses (e.g. German background language)

Private Candidates

STP/TAFE entry requirements

All applicants must meet minimum entry requirements

Communication & Mathematics;

Courses are split into competitive and non -competitive for entry purposes;

About 30% of courses are competitive and selection criteria need to be meet;

Check the website for latest details:

http://www.trainingwa.wa.gov.au/trainingcourses/detcms/apprenticeships-and-training/training-courses/articles/choosing-a-training-provider/how-to-apply---full-time-tafe.en?page=2&tab=Main#toc2

Selection criteria model

Portfolio

QUALIFICATION PATHWAY

[29 points]

WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE AND EMPLOYMENT

[Maximum total combined score – 29 points]

SECONDARY EDUCATION / SKILL DEVELOPMENT

[Maximum total combined score – 42 points]

English + 2 others

OR

University Entrance (standard)

• WACE requirements met.• English and Literature (ATAR) - scaled score

of 50 or better. • Prerequisite courses.• TEA (Tertiary Entrance Aggregate) score is

the sum of your four (4) best ATAR courses. • ATAR – Australian Tertiary Admission Rank

is a percentile ranking. An ATAR high enough to gain entry into the course of choice.

University alternative entry

All 5 universities in WA have alternative entry pathways.

Clarify all entry requirements with the relevant universities.

Research by checking the specific website

Accumulate an ATAR over five (5) years

Alternate Entry Pathways ECU - Portfolio Entry

- University Preparation Course

Curtin - Portfolio Entry

- Uniready Enabling Program

- Curtin Enabling & Bridging Programs

Murdoch - OnTrack and OnTrack Sprint

- Portfolio entry to specific courses

- University Preparation Course at Murdoch Institute of Technology

Notre Dame - Tertiary Enabling Program

- Foundation Year

13

All courses offered at Shenton College:

ATAR

General

VET Certificates (Vocational Education & Training) and

Endorsed Programs

Contribute to the achievement of the Western Australian Certificate of Education.

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ENDORSED PROGRAMSENDORSED PROGRAMS Recognise areas of learning not covered by courses.

May contribute up to 4 unit equivalents towards WACE

breadth and depth requirement.

Can reduce the ‘C ’ grade requirement for WACE.

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

Evidence may include a combination of signed attendance

records, journals, self evaluation, certificates and validation.

See Ms Sayers Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.

Endorsed Program Examples

Certificate Courses (VET) and the Benefits

National Qualification

Hands on, practical experience leading to specific

career

Begin training while still in school

Credit towards WACE, up to eight (8) units equivalence

Competitive edge for further training and employment

Pathway to University

School Delivery – qualifications delivered by the school in partnership with a RTO

State Training Provider (formerly TAFE) – qualifications delivered by a STP offsite (1 day per week, normally advertised Term 2 and each STP has its own process and timeline)

Pre-apprenticeship in Schools (PAiS) – qualifications delivered off site through a RTO/STP (1 – 2 days per week, normally advertised Term 2 and each STP has its own process and timeline)

School Based Traineeships and Apprenticeships (SBT/SBA) – qualifications delivered through on the job training (1 – 2 days per week) with students receiving payment while training

VET in School Programs at Shenton College

VET Offerings in school for Year 12 at VET Offerings in school for Year 12 at Shenton CollegeShenton College

Certificate II Business

Certificate III Business (for students continuing from Certificate II Business)

Cert II Computer Aided Design (Visual Art)

Certificate II IT Digital Media and Technology

Certificate II Engineering (for continuing students)

Certificate II Hospitality (for continuing students)

Certificate II Music

Certificate II Tourism

Certificate II Sport Coaching

State Training Providers (STP formerly TAFE)

Combination of Alternative Courses offered to Students which take them off campus

6 courses in school including Workplace Learning (one day out).

5 courses in school + STP/TAFE (one day out). Career Access Program:

3 courses + WPL + STP/TAFE (three days in school & two days out).

School Based Traineeship

- 2 days in industry, 3 day at school

- complete 4 courses, including WPL.

Pre-Apprenticeship in School

- 2 days in industry, 3 days at school

- complete 4 courses, including WPL

INDIVIDUAL STORY – SCHOOL BASED TRAINEE

Checklist for Students to be Successful in Year 11

Completion of all courses.

‘C ’ grades in courses as a minimum .

‘C ’ or better in English or Literature.

To continue University pathway: a competitive score for Uni entry (65% average or better) – ‘B ’ grades.

To continue STP/TAFE Diploma pathway: A minimum ‘C ’ in all Year 11 courses. Completion of one Certificate II course in Year 11 and enrolled for a second Certificate II course in Year 12.

Prior to completing Year 11, each student is expected to have:

Submitted all assessment requirements in each Course.

Achieved a ‘C’ grades in ten (10) units or five (5) courses.

Handed their signed Year 12 Status – 2016 form to Ms Schofield, Dean of Studies.

Expectations of Year 11

Students who have been deemed not to have gained their Year 12 Status will be required to have an interview with Ms Schofield or one of the Course Advisors before the end of Term 4.

Students may be designated as Year 11 in the following academic year (Year 12) and not be permitted to attend Year 12 extra curricular activities until they are on the pathway to achieving their WACE at the end of 2016.

PRIVATE STUDY 2016

Eligible students will have:

An ATAR/University pathway

Achieved sound results in Year 11 (‘B’ average);

Demonstrated a high level of responsibility for their learning and time management.

Approval will depend on assessment of each individual case by the

College’s Course and Careers Advisor, with whom the student and

parent(s) will be required to meet to fully consider the implications of

the reduction to five full-year courses.

Alternatives to Returning to School in 2016

These pathways are:

STP/TAFE full-time;

Apprenticeship or a traineeship;

Approved employment;

Private Training provider.

Course Confirmation

Ms Martin

Associate Principal, Senior School

Course Confirmation ONLINE Choose a Pathway.

- University Direct Entrance ATAR

- Alternative University Entrance, Training or Employment

-CAP (Career Access Program)

Website: https://sso.countrynet.net.au/Logon.aspx?school=scdr7

Individual Logons and selection information to be given out in Mentor Period next week.

Includes: Grid (choose one course of each gridline)

Planned flow of Year 11 Courses into Year 12

Individual Logon to SSO

information on how to book an appointment

VET Pathways 2015 into 2016

Year 11 Year 12

G1AIT+G2AIT - Applied Info Tech → Cert II Info Tech & Digital Media

G1DEST + G2DEST - Design Tech Graphics →

Cert II Computer Aided Design (Visual Art)

Cert II Business → Cert III Business AND/OR

Cert II Tourism

Cert II Dance → GTDAN - Dance

GEMUSW (did not run in 2015)

Cert II Music

Cert II Hospitality - Kitchen Ops over Yr 11 & 12 →

Cert II in Hospitality - Kitchen Ops con’t over Yr 11 & 12

Cert II Sport & Recreation → Cert II in Sports Coaching

Cert II Engineering (over Yr 11 & 12) → Cert II Engineering (over Yr 11 & 12)

ADWPL - Workplace Learning (End Prog) →

ADWPL – Workplace Learning (Endorse Prog)

University Direct Entrance (ATAR)

Select ONE of :

- ATAR English (ETENG)

- ATAR Literature (ATLIT)

Select FIVE (5) other courses. At least three (3) of these must be ATAR

There are prerequisites set for every ATAR course (Mostly 57% or above in the Year 11 ATAR course)

You will not be able to select a course if you have not met the prerequisite

University Direct Entrance Pathway (ATAR)

Students can select from of the many CERTIFICATE courses to give you the competitive edge for STP/TAFE and portfolio entry.

Students will sit external WACE exams in all ATAR courses at the end of 2016.

If you plan to apply for Private Study, you must gain endorsement through an interview at a later date with the Course and Careers Advisor. You should still choose 6 Courses

Hence Ms Schofield, Ms Pendlebury or Ms Johnson must have signed against your Private Study that this has been approved OR have written the date for the scheduled interview.

Alternative University Entrance, Training and Employment

You may wish to consider attending ONE of STP/TAFE or Work Place Learning, one day a week. If so tick () in the box:

Note:

- If you select Work Place Learning, then you still need to choose 6 courses, once it is confirmed that your WPL is one day a week you may then reduce this.

- If you select STP/(TAFE), ONCE it is confirmed that you are enrolled at STP/TAFE, you may then drop one of the 6 selected courses. This means you will study 5 courses at school and one course at STP/TAFE.

TOTAL of SIX (6) SELECTIONS + WPL or STP (TAFE)

Alternative University Entrance, Training and Employment

General English (GTENG)

ATAR Mathematics Applications (ATMAA)

Cert II Digital Media & Technology

Cert II Business

General Integrated Science (GTISC)

General Design Photography (GTDESP)

CAP – Career Access Program

CAP – 3days in school; 2 days outside school.Five (5) compulsory courses, certificates,

programs: English General; Mathematics Essential; Certificate II Business Industry Specific Workplace Learning (Endorsed Program);

Industry Focus area - Hospitality (Cert II Hospitality) OR Industrial Arts (Cert II Engineering)

STP/TAFE, PAiS, SBT/SBA.

Ms Hamburg Coordinator the Career Access Program

Unacceptable Combinations

of Courses

Maximum of 4 course units from any one course.

ATAR English and Literature

Scaled scores from only two mathematics courses may be used in the ATAR.

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 7th choice in mind.

Re-selection occurs mid Term three.

Can I Change ?Can I Change ? THIS YEAR is preferable.

Ideally you have been in a two year program – this will give you the best chance at reaching your full potential by the end of year 12.

Remember all courses are year long next year (Units must be studied in pairs, for the full year)

Any change in 2016 is best completed ASAP by the end of Week 5, Term One. SCSA will not allow any student to make courses changes after Week 8, 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