2012 Stage 6 Booklet

CHERRYBROOK TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL

STAGE 6 SUBJECT HANDBOOK

YEAR 11 - 2012 YEAR 12 - 2013

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This booklet is to assist Year 10 students in their selection of subjects / courses for Year 11 2012. Not all courses in this booklet will attract sufficient students to run. The final decision on the Year 11 Curriculum will be made with regard to:

a) The number of students selecting each course b) Timetabling considerations c) Specialist room availability

An INFORMATION EVENING for YEAR 10 STUDENTS and PARENTS / GUARDIANS

will be held on TUESDAY 2 AUGUST 7.00pm – 9.00pm in the CTHS MULTI-PURPOSE CENTRE

Note: Students electing to undertake courses of study at TAFE need to be aware that they will miss some timetabled lessons at school. It is the responsibility of students to catch up on missed work.

Check address for website where handbook available!!! www.cherrybrok-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Support Staff Head Teacher Stage 6: Mrs J Bevan Year 11 Advisers 2012: Mrs M de Matos / Mr S Skodras Careers Advisers: Mrs C Ferguson / Mrs P Davidson Counsellors: Ms C Roman / Mrs P Young Head Teachers - English – Mr S Henry

- Mathematics – Mrs F Hay - Science – Mr G Woodhams - HSIE – Mrs I Koodrin, Mr D Searle - Creative Arts – Mr C Mortimer - Languages – Mr M Wade - PDHPE – Mr J Perry - TAS – Mrs C Cotterell / Mr J Stevenson - SVET – Mrs C Cotterell - TVET – Mrs P Davidson / Mrs C Ferguson - Computing / I.T. – Mr J Laird

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Contents Page

Introduction 5 Rules and Information for the Award of the HSC 6 HSC Study Requirements and Assessment 7 Procedures for Changing Subjects, Courses or Programs 8 Satisfactory Completion of Courses 9

HSC Board Developed Course Listing 11 HSC Vocational Education & Training & Content Endorsed Courses 13

Subjects / Courses (Arranged in KLA Groupings) English Standard 14 Advanced 15 Preliminary English Extension 17 English as a Second Language 18 Mathematics General Mathematics 19

Mathematics 20 Mathematics (Extension 1) 21 Mathematics (Extension 2) 22 Science Biology 23 Chemistry 24 Earth and Environmental Science 25 Physics 26 Senior Science 27 Human Society & Its Environment (HSIE) Ancient History 28 Business Studies 29 Economics 30 Geography 31 History Extension 32 Legal Studies 33 Modern History 34 Society & Culture 35 Creative and Performing Arts Dance 36 Drama 37 Music 38 Visual Arts 41 Languages Other Than English (LOTE) French 42 German 45 Japanese 48 Personal Development, Health & Physical Education (PD/H/PE) Personal Development / Health and Physical Education 51 Technological & Applied Studies (TAS)

Agriculture 52 Community & Family Studies 53 Design & Technology 54 Engineering Studies 55 Food Technology 56 Industrial Technology - Automotive Industry 57 - Electronics Industry - Multi Media Industry - Timber Products & Furniture Industry Information Processes and Technology 58 Software Design and Development 59 Textiles and Design 60

Vocational Education and Training Courses 61 Hospitality 62 Information Technology 63 Metal and Engineering 64 Retail Services 65 Construction 66

Other Framework Courses at TAFE 67 - Business Services 68 - Entertainment 69 - Primary Industries 70

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Life Skills Courses Special Educational Courses for Students with Learning Difficulties 71 Board Endorsed Courses 72 Computing Applications 72 Exploring Early Childhood 73 Ceramics 74 Photography, Video and Digital Imaging 75 Content Endorsed Courses

TAFE College course listing 76 Traineeships/Apprenticeships and University HSC Courses 77

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INTRODUCTION This handbook has been carefully prepared by Mrs Bevan and staff to help students and parents find their way through the Higher School Certificate „maze‟. It should be closely read and then retained as a useful reference book to keep students well informed about HSC rules and procedures as well as essential information about each subject and course. While the school provides accurate advice it is the responsibility of each and every student to understand the implication of their subject choice. The HSC can open many doors to the future: to tertiary education, to fulfilling and interesting employment, to maturity and adulthood. As students make subject choices they must carefully consider the goals they have, their interests and abilities and possible career choices. To meet student needs, interests and abilities CTHS offers a broad range of subjects and courses and opportunities to maximise learning through studying courses completely at school or in combination with TAFE, industry and in some cases university. Details of these opportunities are to be found in this booklet which also contains:

The rules governing the award of the Higher School Certificate in NSW

Information on study requirements and assessment

Information regarding the ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank)

An overview of all courses which may be offered to help students make informed decisions about the subjects and courses they wish to study.

Whilst the introduction gives an overview of the complete senior program, the course descriptors concentrate on the Preliminary stage (Year 11). Assessment details and rules will be provided in a separate Preliminary Assessment Booklet. Before beginning the HSC courses further information and a Year 12 Assessment Handbook with detailed information on the assessment schedules and rules for examinations will be provided. Senior study requires an independent and mature approach, as students must meet their own, their parents and school expectations as well as the HSC rules set down by the Board of Studies. Depending on their pattern of study, students may have a more flexible timetable than in the junior school, with different starting and finishing times to the school day and they may have to travel to TAFE or to workplace learning situations. Year 12 students register their attendance via a finger scan system and receive messages either via the sign-on computer, by e-mail or SMS, or through mail boxes kept near the Student Window. Our range of core and specialist courses are well resourced and teachers are keen to assist each student reach their potential. However, students need to remember: “they will get out of their senior studies only what they are prepared to put into them”. Senior students are encouraged to use the library, the learning centre or the senior student study (in Year 12 – room D1.1) for private preparation and study to develop the skills in independent study and self-responsibility necessary for success at the senior level. All senior students are important role models within the school. They are expected to maintain good behaviour in keeping with their position as school leaders and to follow the School Discipline and Welfare code designed for all students. There are many opportunities for seniors to become involved in the leadership, organisation and running of activities within the school and I encourage every student to be active in maintaining the excellent traditions for which our senior students are widely recognised. Gary Johnson, Principal HOME

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RULES and INFORMATION for the AWARD OF THE HSC

To be eligible for the award of the HSC you must: Satisfactorily complete the pattern of study required by the Board of Studies Complete any prescribed practical, oral or project works required for specific courses Complete the assessment requirements for each course Sit for and make a serious attempt at the HSC examinations. Preliminary and HSC Study

Preliminary studies are undertaken in Year 11 for three terms. The HSC studies, which follow, begin in Term 4 of that year and continue until the HSC examinations in October/ November of the following year. Satisfactory completion of Preliminary courses is required before commencing the corresponding HSC course level. Subjects and Courses

A subject is the general name given to an area of study that may have different courses within it. Generally, only one course can be studied in any one subject area. How are specific courses organised?

All courses offered for the HSC have a unit value. One unit equates to approximately 2 hours study per week with a mark value of 50. Most courses offered in Preliminary and HSC programs are 2 units, studied for 4 hours per week and have a value of 100 marks

Extension studies build on the content of a 2 unit course and carry an additional unit (50 marks) value. Extension courses are available in English, Mathematics, History, Music, some Languages and VET

English and Mathematics extension courses are available at Preliminary and HSC levels. Students must study the Preliminary extension course in these subjects before proceeding to the two HSC extensions (Extension 1 and Extension 2). Extension 2 requires students to work beyond Extension 1 standard

There are a number of 1 unit Board Endorsed Courses which do not count in the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

What types of courses are available in the HSC? 1. Board Developed Courses

The Board of Studies develops these courses and they make up most of those offered. All students who study these courses follow a set syllabus, which is examined externally at the end of the HSC and is able to be counted in the calculation of the ATAR.

2. Board endorsed - A) Content Endorsed Courses (CEC)

CEC‟s have syllabuses endorsed by the Board of Studies to cater for areas of special interest not covered in Board Developed Courses. There is no external HSC examination and they do not count towards the ATAR. B) School Designed Courses

These courses, designed by individual schools to meet special needs, are approved by the Board of Studies, do not have external examinations and do not count towards the ATAR.

3. Vocational Education and Training (VET) Courses

VET courses can be either Board Developed or Board Endorsed. They enable students to study courses to gain both HSC qualifications and accreditation with industry as part of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Board Developed VET courses (if examined) can count in the calculation of the ATAR.

4. Life Skills Courses as part of a Special Program of Studies

These courses are designed for students who have completed a Special Education Program of Study in Stage 5 and participation will be based upon an individual transition-planning process for both the Preliminary and HSC

years.

For an overview of all subjects and courses on offer see pages 9 -11 For details of the courses and extensions on offer for student selection at Cherrybrook Technology High School next year see the course descriptions commencing on page 12.

The deadline for entering your subject preferences via the Internet is Friday 13 August

and for submitting the separate TAFE application forms to the Careers Advisers is Friday 13 August, 2011

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HSC STUDY REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT

You must study a minimum of 12 units in Preliminary and 10 units in HSC programs. Both the Preliminary and HSC studies must include:

At least 6 units from Board Developed Courses including at least 2 units of a Board Developed Course in English

At least 3 courses of 2 units value or greater

At least 4 subjects.

Are there any other restrictions on study for the HSC?

English is the only compulsory subject. No more than 6 units of Science courses can be counted. Are there restrictions on studying courses in combination? In general, students may not study two Board Developed courses in one subject area. For example, you cannot study “Industrial Technology – Multimedia Industry” and “Industrial Technology Timber Products and Furniture Industry” or General Mathematics and Mathematics together. Some key variations are listed below: English

Fundamentals of English is a Preliminary course which can only be studied in conjunction with either English Standard or English as a Second Language and is designed for those needing assistance to develop their English Language use. Science In the Preliminary year, students may take Senior Science (2 units) or up to 6 units of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and

Environmental Science or Physics. In the HSC year, students who choose not to continue with either Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science or Physics may elect to do the Senior Science course for the HSC in place of the course dropped. Languages

Special rules exist for studying languages. If you have little or no previous knowledge of a language you may study a 2 unit Beginners course. Similarly, if a student is a Background Speaker as defined in the rules, they are not permitted to study the 2 unit Beginners or 2 Unit Continuers courses in those languages where a Background Speakers course exists. Students may study either Indonesian for Background Speakers or Malay for Background Speakers but not both. Also, no more than one of Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian or Slovenian may be studied. How will the HSC be assessed?

The HSC assesses students against standards of achievement set for each course. Students will benefit from the use of a standards-referenced approach to the HSC as:

The marks the students gain in a subject will be aligned with descriptions of what they know, understand and can do

Marks will reflect the standards actually achieved by students rather than just indicating a position in a predetermined distribution

There will be meaningful and detailed reports with clear descriptions of the different standards of performance

Students who meet or exceed the minimum standard of performance expected will receive a mark of 50 or more.

The HSC Award

On completion of the HSC, you will receive a portfolio containing: * The HSC testamur * A Record of Achievement and * Individual course reports summarising examination and school assessment performance for each

course. The HSC mark received by each student will be a 50:50 combination of external examination and school based assessment marks. The internal school-based assessment mark summarises the student‟s performance in assessment tasks set and marked by the school. This mark will be moderated using HSC exam results. The external examination mark is that gained by the student in examinations set and marked by the Board of Studies.

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PROCEDURES for CHANGING SUBJECTS, COURSES or PROGRAMS Acceleration and Accumulation (Pathways):

Opportunities for students accelerating beyond their year group or for students who are accumulating courses towards the HSC will be available. Students may accumulate their HSC over a period of up to 5 years (commencing the year you sit your first HSC course examination). Preliminary courses may also be attempted over this period, however you should be aware that school timetabling constraints may make some combinations of Preliminary and HSC courses unavailable due to timetable clashes. Changes in the Preliminary courses

In the Preliminary program if a student wishes to change a subject or course they must apply in writing to the Head Teacher Stage 6. Students may only change subjects or courses after April of the Preliminary program if the Principal deems that it is possible for them to complete the new course before commencing the HSC course. Changes in HSC courses

Students studying an HSC course may not change subjects or courses unless the Principal is satisfied that they have satisfactorily completed the Preliminary component (or equivalent) of the course they wish to enter and will be able to complete all HSC requirements, including assessment.

ASSESSMENT in the PRELIMINARY and HSC PROGRAMS School developed assessment tasks form an integral part of both the Preliminary and HSC programs. Tasks are designed to measure performance outcomes across a wider range of objectives than may be tested in an examination. Tasks may include tests, written or oral assignments, practical activities, fieldwork, reports and projects. Teachers will inform students of the types of assessment tasks, the importance of the tasks in comparison with others, the mark value for each task, when the task will be given and the due date. Assessment in the Preliminary program is used only within the school for student, teacher and parent information, to assess the knowledge, skills and understanding expected to be learned by students and their levels of achievement in knowledge, skills and understanding. Assessment in the HSC program is required for all HSC courses except vocational and life skills courses. This applies to everyone entered for the HSC through a school or TAFE regardless of the number of units attempted. In the case of vocational courses, a student log forms a record of student achievement in the modules of the course. No assessment marks are submitted to the Board for these courses. Completing the assessment tasks

Students must complete assessment tasks worth more than half a course's total assessment marks. If not, the student will not have satisfactorily completed the course. This means the course cannot be counted towards the 10 units required for the Higher School Certificate. Assessment tasks provide a measure of the student's actual achievement. The Board does not compensate students for difficulties in performing or completing assessment tasks, even when they are caused by factors outside your control. However, in the latter case, other arrangements may sometimes be made with the Principal's prior approval. If a student misses an assessment task due to illness a medical certificate must be provided to the Head Teacher of the relevant KLA immediately upon return to school. This will result in another opportunity to sit the same or similar task or an assessment being made based on other completed tasks. Students will not be allowed to sit an assessment task if they have been absent from school on that same day without a medical certificate. Student's Responsibilities

Students are expected to complete the tasks that are part of the assessment program. CTHS has a policy on tasks that are not completed. Depending on the circumstances, a zero mark may be awarded, an extension of time granted or an alternative task set. If an assessment task is not going to be done or handed in at the scheduled time, it is the student's responsibility to ask the teacher for an alternative task or an extension of time. An appeals process is provided if the student believes that they have been unfairly treated.

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Satisfactory Completion of Courses To receive a result in any course, students must satisfactorily study that course by:

Following the course developed or endorsed by the Board and

Applying diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks provided in the course by the school and

Achieving some or all of the course outcomes. The Principal must give written warnings in sufficient time to allow you to correct any problems regarding your achievement, application or completion of courses. If the Principal does not certify the satisfactory completion of a course, you will receive no results in that course. You have the right to appeal to the Board against the Principal's decision. If you choose to do so, the Principal is obliged to explain the appeal mechanism to you. In the case of Extension courses, failure to meet the assessment requirements for the 2 unit course will mean that you receive no result in the course at all. In the case of Board Endorsed Courses, you need to meet the minimum assessment requirements endorsed by the Board. Submitted works, practical and oral/aural examinations

Students need to undertake a variety of practical examinations and/or submit works, projects etc, in addition to the written Higher School Certificate examination when attempting any of the following courses: Visual Arts; Music; Languages; Society and Culture; Agriculture; Rural Technology; Dance; Drama; Food Technology; Design and Technology; Industrial Technology; Textiles and Design and Extension English 2. Students are required to certify that any submitted work is your own. Class teachers and the Principal must certify that it has been done under the teacher's supervision. If they cannot authenticate the work, you may not be awarded marks for it. If a student is repeating HSC courses where major works or projects are required, they may not submit any major works or projects entered and marked in a previous year without special permission from the Board. The practical and oral/aural examinations for Drama, Dance, Music and Languages are held in Term 3 of the HSC year. These examinations are held separately from the written examinations. They may also be held at a different venue from that used for the written examinations. Works submitted for marking in Visual Arts, Society and Culture, Agriculture, Food Technology, Design and Technology, Industrial Technology, and Rural Technology will also be required to be completed in Term 3. HSC: All My Own Work

To obtain an HSC all students must also complete the compulsory Board of Studies unit called “HSC: All My Own Work”. This is a computer-based unit that takes approximately 2 hours to complete and will generally be undertaken at the end of Year 10 or during Year 11 at this school. The purpose of the unit is to learn how to acknowledge sources and to understand the ramifications of plagiarism.

Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Rules:

The ATAR is a ranking of students used when deciding which students will be offered places in courses by the Universities. If you wish to receive an ATAR you must study:

A minimum of 10 Board Developed units in your HSC studies, including at least 2 units of English

At least 3 courses of 2 units value or greater

At least 4 subjects The ATAR will be based on an aggregate of scaled marks in 10 units of Board Developed Courses comprising:

The best 2 units of English; and

The best 8 units from the remaining units, subject to the provision that no more than 2 units of Category B courses be included.

Board Developed courses are classified as Category A or Category B. The criteria for Category A courses are academic rigour, depth of knowledge and understanding, and the degree to which the course contributes to assumed knowledge for tertiary studies. For a full listing of the category of the courses being offered at CTHS for 2011/12 see pages 9 -11 or see UAC‟s website at www.uac.edu.au.

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As some subjects may be studied at TAFE a full listing of Category B subjects is provided below: Course name Unit value Subject area

Accounting

1 2 Accounting

Automotive1 2 Automotive

Business Services2

2 Business Services (Administration) Construction

2 2 Construction

Electrotechnology1

2 Electronics Technology Industrial Technology 2 Industrial Technology Information Technology

2 2 Information Technology

Metal & Engineering2

2 Metal & Engineering Primary Industries

2 2 Primary Industries

Retail Operations2

2 Retail Hospitality

2 2 Tourism & Hospitality

Tourism1 2 Tourism & Hospitality

Notes 1. These are Board Developed Courses delivered by TAFE 2. These are 240 hour Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses. An optional written examination will be

offered for the HSC. If students want the results from these courses to be available for inclusion # in the calculation

of their ATAR, they must undertake the optional written examination. # Subject to ATAR rules.

2011 CTHS School Contributions Years 11 and 12

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General School Contribution Technology Contribution Library Fund Building Fund

$200 per year $30 $50 $50

Agriculture Ceramics Dance Design & Technology Drama Engineering Studies Exploring Early Childhood Food Technology Hospitality Industrial Technology – Automotive Industrial Technology - Electronics Industrial Technology - Multi Media Industrial Technology - Timber Metals & Engineering Music 1 Music 2 Music Extension Photography Textiles & Design Visual Arts

$10 $85 $20 $30 $20 $30 $40 $100 $120 plus toolkit plus uniform $60 $60 $40 $50 $70 $25 $25 $25 $85 $30 $85

Senior Text Book Deposit $100 - refundable

Sports Bus Fare $50 per sport season – non grade sport $30 per sport season – grade sport

P & C Contributions $120 Family Contribution

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HSC BOARD DEVELOPED COURSES OFFERED AT CTHS 2011/2012 (See course notes following this table for explanation of symbols)

Subject

Preliminary & HSC Courses

(2 Unit)

Cat

Preliminary Extension Courses

(1 Unit) Year 11

HSC Extension Courses

(1 Unit) Year 12

Agriculture Agriculture A

Ancient History Ancient History

A

HSC History Extension

1

Biology Biology2 A

Business Studies Business Studies A

Chemistry Chemistry2 A

Dance Dance A

Design and Technology D & T - Materials

D & T - Computer Aided Design

A

A

Drama Drama A

Community and Family Studies

Community and Family Studies

A

Earth and Environmental Science

Earth and Environmental Science

2

A

Economics Economics A

Engineering Studies Engineering Studies A

English

#

English Standard English Advanced English as a Second Language Fundamentals of English (Preliminary only)

A A

A

Nil

Preliminary English Extension

HSC English Extension 1 HSC English Extension 2

Food Technology Food Technology A

Geography Geography A

Industrial Technology

Ind. Tech – Automotive

Ind. Tech - Electronics

Ind. Tech – Multi Media

Ind. Tech - Timber Products & Furniture

B

B

B

B

Information Processes and Technology

Information Processes and Technology

A

Languages

Chinese - Beginners

Chinese - Continuers

Chinese - for Background

Speakers

French - Beginners

French - Continuers

German – Beginners

German – Continuers

Japanese – Beginners

Japanese - Continuers

All A

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Subject

Preliminary & HSC Courses

(2 Unit)

Cat

Preliminary

Extension Courses

(1 Unit) Year 11

HSC Extension

Courses (1 Unit) Year 12

Legal Studies Legal Studies A

Mathematics

#

General Mathematics

Mathematics

A

A

Preliminary Mathematics Extension 1

HSC Mathematics Extension 1 HSC Mathematics Extension 2

Modern History Modern History A HSC History Extension

1

Music #

Music 13

Music 2

A A

HSC Music Extension

PD/Health/PE Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

A

Physics Physics2 A

Senior Science Senior Science2 A

Society and Culture Society and Culture A

Software Design and Development

Software Design and Development

A

Textiles and Design Textiles and Design A

Visual Arts Visual Arts A

# You may select one course only from each of these subject groups.

English Fundamentals is a Preliminary course and must be studied in conjunction with either English Standard or English as a Second Language.

A number of subjects include a requirement for the development of project work for either internal or external assessment, for example, Visual Arts, Drama, Design and Technology, Dance, Agriculture, Software Design and Development and Society and Culture. Projects developed for assessment in one subject are not to be used either in full or in part for assessment in any other subject.

Students studying Industrial Technology (Metal and Engineering Industries) are not permitted to study courses relating to the Metal and Engineering Industry Framework.

Students studying Industrial Technology (Electronics Industries) are not permitted to study TAFE delivered Electronics Technology 2 Unit.

1. There is only one History Extension Course. Students must be studying either Ancient History or Modern History to attempt this course.

2. You may not include any more than 6 units of the following Science courses: Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science, Physics and Senior Science in meeting the 12 Preliminary or 10 HSC units. The course Senior Science may not be taken as a Preliminary course with any of the above Science courses.

3. You must study Music Course 2 if you wish to study HSC Extension Music.

4. Languages Studied Outside School (Tutor or Saturday School): You may present for only one of the following languages: Croatian, Macedonian, Serbian, Slovenian.

5. You may not study both Indonesian and Malay.

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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING - BOARD DEVELOPED COURSES AVAILABLE AT CTHS AND LOCAL TAFE COLLEGES

Subject Course Cat. Extension VET Curriculum Frameworks – offered at CTHS

Information Technology

Information Technology Fundamentals (120 hours) Information Technology Support (240 hours)

Nil

B

Fundamentals Extension (60 hours) Specialisation Studies (either 60 hours or 120 hours)

Retail Retail Operations (240 hours)

B

A 60 hour extension course will be available

Tourism and Hospitality

Hospitality (120 hours) Hospitality (240 hours)

Nil

B

Hospitality Extension (60 hours)

Metal and Engineering

Metals and Engineering (240 hours)

B

VET Curriculum Frameworks – offered at local TAFE Colleges

Automotive Hornsby B

Business Services Hornsby, Meadowbank B

Construction Hornsby, Meadowbank B Extension (60hr) - Hornsby

Electrotechnology Hornsby, Meadowbank B

Hospitality Meadowbank, Ryde B Extension (60hr) - Ryde


Hornsby, Meadowbank B Extension – CISCO Systems (120 hrs – 2 unit) - Meadowbank

Primary Industries Ryde B

Tourism Hornsby, Ryde B

Other Board Developed Course

(Taught at Hornsby and Meadowbank TAFE Colleges)

Accounting B

CONTENT ENDORSED COURSES

Ceramics Nil

Computing Applications (1 or 2 unit) Nil

Exploring Early Childhood Nil

Photography, Video and Digital Imaging (1or 2 unit) Nil

All TAFE CEC courses (see list on page 78) Nil

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BOARD DEVELOPED COURSES FOR THE HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE ENGLISH

Course: English Standard Course Code: ENS

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC Exclusions: English (Advanced); English (ESL); Board Developed Course English (Extension);

Course Description: In the Preliminary English (Standard) course, students explore the ways events, experiences,

ideas and processes are represented in and through texts. In the HSC English (Standard) course, students reflect on and demonstrate the effectiveness of

texts for different audiences and purposes.

Main Topics Covered: Preliminary Course

The course has two sections: Content common to the Standard and Advanced courses is undertaken through units of work

called Areas of Study. Students explore texts and develop skills in synthesis. The common content comprises 40% of the course content. Students undertake at least one Area of Study

Electives in which students explore and examine texts and analyse aspects of meaning. The electives comprise 60% of the content.

HSC Course The course has two sections: The HSC Common Content which consists of one Area of Study common to the HSC Standard

and the HSC Advanced courses where students analyse and explore texts and apply skills in synthesis.

Modules that provide elective choices, which emphasise particular aspects of shaping meaning and demonstration of the effectiveness of texts for different audiences and purposes. Students will study one elective from each of three Modules A, B or C.

Particular Course Requirements: In the Preliminary English (Standard) course students are required to: study Australian and other texts explore a range of types of text drawn from prose fiction, drama, poetry, nonfiction, film, media

and/or multimedia texts undertake wide reading programs involving texts and textual forms composed in and for a wide

variety of contexts integrate the modes of reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and representing as

appropriate engage in the integrated study of language and text HSC English (Standard) course requires: the close study of at least four types of prescribed text, one drawn from each of the following

categories: prose fiction; drama; poetry; nonfiction or film or media or multimedia a wide range of additional related texts and textual forms Prescribed Stimulus Booklet.

Assessment: HSC course only

External Assessment Weighting Internal Assessment Weighting

A written examination paper consisting of: Paper 1 (2 hours) Areas of Study (Common course content) Paper 2 (2 Hours) Module A Module B Module C

40

60

Area of Study (Common course content) Module A Module B Module C

40

20 20 20

100

Assessment across the language modes:

Listening

Speaking

Reading

Writing

Viewing & representing

15 15 25 30 15

100 100

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Course: English Advanced Course Code: ENA

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC Exclusions: English (Standard); Fundamentals of Board Developed Course English; English (ESL); Mass Media Studies

Course Description:

In the Preliminary English (Advanced) course, students explore the ways that events, experiences, ideas, values and processes are represented in and through texts and analyse the ways in which texts reflect different attitudes and values.

In the HSC English (Advanced) course students analyse and evaluate texts and the ways that they are valued in their contexts.

Main Topics Covered: Preliminary Course – The course has two sections:

Content common to the Standard and Advanced courses is undertaken through units of work called Areas of Study. Students explore texts and develop skills in synthesis. The common content comprises 40% of the course content. Students undertake at least one Area of Study

Electives, in which students explore, examine and analyse texts and analyse aspects of shaping meaning and the ways in which texts and contexts shape and are shaped by different attitudes and values. The Electives comprise 60% of the content

HSC Course – The course has two sections:

The HSC Common Content consists of one Area of Study common to the HSC Standard and the advanced courses where students analyse and explore texts and apply skills in synthesis.

Modules which emphasise particular aspects of shaping meaning and representation, questions of textual integrity, and ways in which texts are valued. Students are will study one elective from each of three Modules A, B or C.

Particular Course Requirements: Preliminary English (Advanced) course requires: Study of Australian and other texts Exploration of a range of types of text drawn from prose fiction, drama, poetry, nonfiction, film,

media and/or multimedia texts Wide reading programs involving texts and textual forms composed in and for a wide variety of

contexts Integration of the modes of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing and representing as

appropriate Engagement in the integrated study of language and text HSC English (Advanced) course requires: the close study of at least five types of prescribed text, one drawn from each of the following

categories: Shakespearean drama; prose fiction; drama or film; poetry; nonfiction or media or multimedia texts

a wide range of additional related texts and textual forms Prescribed Stimulus booklet.



A written examination paper consisting of: Paper 1 (2 hours) Areas of Study (Common course content) Paper 2 (2 Hours) Module A Module B Module C

40

60

Area of Study (Common course content) Module A Module B Module C

40

20 20 20

100


Listening

Speaking

Reading

Writing

Viewing & representing

15 15 25 30 15

100 100

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Courses: Preliminary English Extension Course Code: ENX

HSC English Extension 1

1 unit of study for each of Preliminary and HSC Prerequisites: (a) English (Advanced) course (b) Preliminary English Extension Course is prerequisite for Extension Course 1 (c) Extension Course 1 is prerequisite for Extension Course 2 Exclusions: English (Standard); Fundamentals of English; English (ESL)

Course Description:

In the Preliminary English (Extension) Course, students explore how and why texts are valued in and appropriated into a range of contexts. They consider why some texts may be perceived as culturally significant.

In the HSC English (Extension) Course 1, students explore ideas of value and consider how cultural values and systems of valuation arise.

Main Topics Covered: Preliminary Extension Course The course provides students with the opportunity to study a number of texts and consider how and why these texts are valued. HSC Extension Course 1 The course has one section. Students must complete one elective chosen from one of the three modules offered for study: Module A: Genre; Module B: Texts and Ways of Thinking; Module C: Language and Values.

Particular Course Requirements: Preliminary English (Extension) Course requires students to examine a key text from the past and its manifestations in one or more popular cultures. Students also explore, analyse and critically evaluate different examples of such appropriations in a range of contexts and media. The HSC English (Extension) Course 1 requires the study of prescribed texts (as outlined in the prescriptions document, HSC English 2009-2012 Electives and Texts).

Assessment: HSC Extension Course 1


A written examination of two hours duration plus five minutes reading time. Students answer two sustained response questions on their chosen elective, each with an expected length of approximately 1000 words.

25 25 Module A, B or C

50

50 50

Knowledge and understanding of complex texts and how and why they are valued. Skills in:

Complex analysis

Sustained composition

Independent investigation

25

25

50

50 50

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The HSC English (Extension) Course 2 requires completion of a Major Work and a statement of reflection. (Extension Course 1 is prerequisite for Extension Course 2)

Internal assessment

The components for the internal assessment will be the two course objectives, with equal weighting. The objectives are:

Objective 1: Skills in extensive independent investigation

Objective 2: Skills in sustained composition.

There will be three assessment tasks, as shown in the table below.

Components

Tasks Objective 1 Objective 2 Total

Viva Voce addressing the proposal for the Major Work

5 5 10

Report - The impact of independent investigation on the development of the Major Work

10 5 15

Draft version of the Major Work, and reflection on progress to date

10 15 25

Total 25 25 50

Students will also be required to submit their Major Work Journal at least three times at key points during the course.

External HSC examination The Major Work and the Reflection Statement will be awarded separate marks, out of 40 and 10 respectively.

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Course: English as a Second Language Course Code: ESS

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC Exclusions: English (Standard); English(Advanced); Board Developed Course English (Extension); Mass Media Studies. Eligibility rules apply. Please ask your teacher to check the Stage 6 English syllabus

Course Description: In the Preliminary English (ESL) course, students acquire and develop specific English

language skills, knowledge and understanding in the context of an understanding of the ways ideas and processes are represented in texts.

In the HSC English (ESL) course, students reinforce and extend their language skills, and develop and apply skills in synthesis.

Main Topics Covered: Preliminary Course – The course has two sections:

Language Study within Areas of Study, which is undertaken through units of work called Areas of Study. Students acquire and develop their specific English language skills, knowledge and understanding through exploration of a concept represented in texts. The Area of Study comprises 60% of the content.

Electives where students develop and use their English language skills in their examination and analysis of particular aspects of shaping meaning. The Electives comprise 40% of the content.

HSC Course – The course has two sections:

Language Study within an Area of Study where students reinforce and extend their language skills. This section consists of one prescribed Area of Study. The Area of Study comprises 50% of the content.

Modules which emphasise particular aspects of shaping meaning and demonstration of the effectiveness of texts for different audiences and purposes. The Modules comprise 50% of the content.

Particular Course Requirements: Preliminary English (ESL) course requires:

Study of Australian and other texts

Exploration of a range of types of text drawn from the categories: prose fiction; drama; poetry; nonfiction, film, media and/or multimedia texts

Wide reading programs involving texts and textual forms composed in and for a wide variety of contexts

Integration of the modes: reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing and representing as appropriate

Engagement in the integrated study of language and text HSC English (ESL) course requires:

The study of at least three types of text drawn from the categories of: prose fiction; drama; poetry; nonfiction; film OR media OR multimedia texts

A wide range of additional related texts and textual forms.

Assessment: HSC Course only


An examination consisting of two written papers and a listening paper

Paper 1 (1 ½ hours) Area of Study (Common course content)

Paper 2 (1 hour) Module A Module B

Listening Paper (½ hr)

45

20 20

15

Language Study Within an Area of Study Module A Module B

50

25 25

100


Listening

Speaking

Reading

Writing

Viewing and representing

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MATHEMATICS

Employment /University opportunities General Mathematics provides a context to develop general competencies essential for the acquisition of effective higher-order thinking skills necessary for further education, work & everyday life. The course provides a strong foundation in preparing for the workforce and/or opportunities to gain recognition in further VET studies. It provides students with knowledge & skills that form a valuable foundation for a range of courses at university & other tertiary institutions in areas of business, the humanities, nursing & paramedical sciences.

Course: General Mathematics Course Code: MTG

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC Board Developed Course Prerequisites: the course is constructed on the assumption that students have achieved the outcomes, for the School Certificate, of the:

· Stage 5.1 Mathematics course with an achievement grade of A to C together with the recommended options of: Trigonometry & Further Algebra.

· Gained a BOS Band 3, 4, 5, or 6 · Stage 5.2 Mathematics course with an achievement grade of A to D · Stage 5.3 Mathematics course with an achievement grade of C to E.

Course Description: The course focuses on mathematical skills and techniques that have direct application to everyday activity, rather than the more abstract approach in the other Stage 6 Mathematics courses. There are 5 areas of study, aspects of which are studied in each of the Preliminary and HSC stages. General Mathematics provides opportunities for continuing mathematical growth, as well as linking with study in other Stage 6 subjects. It provides an appropriate mathematical background for students who wish to enter occupations which require the use of basic mathematical and statistical techniques.

Course Content

Preliminary Course HSC Course

Financial Mathematics · Earning money · Investing money · Taxation

Financial Mathematics · Credit & borrowing · Annuities & loan repayment · Depreciation

Data Analysis · Statistics & society · Data collection & sampling · Displaying single data sets · Summary statistics

Data Analysis · Interpreting sets of data · The normal distribution · Correlation

Measurement · Units of measurement · Application of area & volume · Similarity of 2-dimensional figures · Right-angles triangles

Measurement · Further applications of area & volume · Applications of Trigonometry · Spherical geometry

Probability · The language of chance · Relative frequency & probability

Probability · Multi-stage events · Applications of probability

Algebraic Modelling · Basic Algebraic skills · Modelling linear relationships

Algebraic Modelling · Algebraic skills & techniques · Modelling linear & non-linear relationships

Assessment: A variety of assessment tasks are undertaken across all content areas. Format of the HSC Examination:

· Formal written 2.5 hour examination · Section 1 (20marks): 20 multiple-choice questions. Section 2 (72 marks): 6 questions based on

the topics prescribed for the HSC course. · Up to 30% of the HSC assessment is to be based on the Preliminary course

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Employment/ University opportunities The study of this course is suitable for students who intend to continue with some mathematics at tertiary level or need Mathematics (2 Unit) for entry into tertiary course such as science, economics, engineering, architecture or agriculture

Course: Mathematics Course Code: MT2

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC Board Developed Course Prerequisites: The course is constructed on the assumption that students have achieved the

outcomes for the School Certificate, in the core of the: · Stage 5.3 Mathematics course with an achievement grade of A to D. · Stage 5.2 Mathematics course with an achievement grade of A, with the recommended options

and with their teachers‟ recommendation. · Gain a BOS Band 4, 5 or 6 in the School Certificate · Each student is required to complete an application form to be considered for eligibility to this

course.

Course Description: The course is intended to give students who have demonstrated general competence in the skills of Stage 5 Mathematics, an understanding of and competence in some further aspects of mathematics that are applicable to the real world. It extends their knowledge in Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry & and provides extensive study in Calculus. The course is a reasonable demanding one where consistent application, skill and diligence are required. Students who require substantial mathematics at a tertiary level supporting the physical sciences, computer science or engineering should undertake the Math. Ext.1 or 2 courses.

Course Content Preliminary Course HSC Course

Basic Arithmetic & Algebra Coordinate methods in geometry

Real Functions Applications of geometric properties

Trigonometric ratios Geometrical applications of differentiation

Linear functions Integration

The Quadratic Polynomial & the Parabola Trigonometric functions (including Trig ratios)

Plane Geometry – geometric properties Logarithmic & Exponential functions

Tangent to a curve & derivative of a function Applications of calculus to the physical world

Probability

Series & series applications

Assessment: Internally, students undertake a variety of assessment tasks across all of the content areas. External HSC examination consists of:

· A single written examination paper of 3 hours duration consisting of 10 equally valued questions. · Up to 20% of the Mathematics Preliminary course is included in the paper

· Board approved calculators, geometrical instruments and approved geometrical templates may be used.

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Course: Mathematics Extension 1 Course Code: MTX

1 unit in each of Preliminary (‘Preliminary Mathematics Extension’) and HSC Board Developed Course Prerequisites: The course is constructed on the assumption that students have achieved the outcomes for the School Certificate, in the core of:

· Stage 5.3 Mathematics course with an achievement grade of A, B, or C along with the recommended options and gained BOS Band 5 or 6 in the School Certificate.

· Each student is required to submit an application form for consideration for eligibility for this course.

Course Description: The content of this course, which includes the whole of the Mathematics course, and its depth of treatment indicate that it is intended for students who have demonstrated a mastery of the skills of Stage 5 Mathematics and who are interested in the study of further skills and ideas in mathematics. The course is intended to give these students a thorough understanding of and competence in aspects of mathematics including many which are applicable to the real world. It has general educational merit and is also useful for concurrent studies of science, industrial arts and commerce. The Math Ext 1 course should only be considered by students who have the ability and intention to study Mathematics at tertiary level or by those who have a high level of interest and ability in the subject. Although the Math Ext 1 course is sufficient for the purposes listed at the bottom of the page, students of outstanding mathematical ability should consider undertaking the Mathematics Ext 2 course.

Course content: This includes the entire Mathematics course, and in addition it contains:

1. Further & harder work on the Mathematics course material 2. Inverse functions, including the inverse trigonometric functions 3. General treatment of Polynomials 4. The Binomial Theorem, permutations, combinations & further probability

Preliminary Course HSC Course Other inequities Methods of integration

Further geometry, including circle geometry Primitive of sin2x and cos 2x

Further trigonometry (sums &differences, t formulae, identities & equations)

Equation dN/dt = k(N –P)

Angles between two lines Velocity and acceleration as a function of x

Internal and external division of lines into given ratios

Projectile motion

Parametric representation (of the Parabola) Simple harmonic motion

Permutations and combinations Inverse functions and inverse trigonometric functions

Polynomials Induction

Harder applications of the Preliminary 2 unit course Binomial theorem

Further probability

Iterative methods for numerical estimation of the roots of a polynomial equation

Harder applications of HSC 2 unit topics, including 10.5E, 13.4E, 14.1E

Assessment: Internally students undertake a variety of assessment tasks across all of the content areas. External HSC examination consists of:

· Two written papers. One paper is identical to the paper of 3 hours duration for the Mathematics course. The other paper is based on the Math. Ext.1 course and is of 2 hours duration.

· Up to 30% of the Math. Ext 1 Preliminary course is included in the Math. Ext.1 common paper. · Board approved calculators, geometrical instruments and approved geometrical templates may be

used.

Employment / University opportunities The study of this course is suitable for students who intend to continue with some mathematics at a tertiary level or need Extension 1 Mathematics for entry into tertiary courses such as science, accountancy, economics, engineering, architecture, medicine and agriculture.

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Course: Mathematics Extension 2 Course Code: MTZ

1 unit additional to the Mathematics Extension 1 course, for the HSC Board developed Course Prerequisites: The syllabus is designed for students with a special interest in Mathematics and who have shown that they possess special aptitude for the subject.

Course Description: The course offers a suitable preparation for study of Mathematics at tertiary level, as well as a deeper and more extensive treatment of certain topics than is offered in other Mathematics courses. It represents a distinctly high level in school Mathematics involving the development of considerable manipulative skill and a high degree of understanding of the fundamental ideas of algebra and calculus. These topics are treated in some depth. Thus the course provides a sufficient basis for a wide range of useful applications of mathematics as well as an adequate foundation for the further study of the subject.

Main Topics Covered: The course content includes the entire Mathematics course, the entire Mathematics Extension 1 course and, in addition, contains:

Graphs

Complex Numbers

Conics

Integration

Volumes

Mechanics

Polynomials

Harder EXT 1 Questions

Assessment: HSC course only: Internally students undertake a variety of assessment tasks across all of the content areas. External HSC examination consists of: · Two written papers. One paper is identical to the paper of 2 hours duration for the Extension 1

Mathematics course. The other paper is based on the Extension 2 course and is of 3 hours duration (8 questions).

· Up to 50% of the Extension 1 course is included in the Extension 2 additional paper. · Board approved calculators, geometrical instruments and approved geometrical templates may be

used.

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SCIENCE

Employment / University opportunities Leads to University and TAFE studies in Biology, including agriculture, environmental sciences, forestry, health and medical studies and education.

Course: Biology Course Code: BIO

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC Board Developed Course Exclusions: Senior Science (Preliminary only)

Course Description: Biology is the study of living organisms, life processes & interactions between organisms and their environment. The Preliminary course incorporates the study of the mechanisms and systems that living things use to obtain, transport and use for their own growth and repair; biotic and abiotic features of the environment and the interdependence of organisms in an ecosystem; the evolution of life on Earth; and the effects of global changes on the diversity of Australian biota during the formation of the Australian continent. The HSC course builds upon the Preliminary course. It examines the processes and structures that plants and animals use to maintain a constant internal environment and the way in which the inheritance of characteristics are transmitted from generation to generation. The options cover a wide variety of interest topics and draw on the development in technology to examine areas of current research.


A Local Ecosystem

Patterns in Nature

Life on Earth

Evolution of Australian Biota HSC Course Core Topics

Maintaining a Balance

Blueprint of Life

The Search for Better Health One Option from the following:

Communication

Biotechnology

Genetics: The Code Broken?

The Human Story

Biochemistry

Particular Course Requirements: The Preliminary course includes a field study related to local terrestrial and aquatic environments. Practical experiences should occupy a minimum of 80 indicative hours across Preliminary and HSC course time with no less than 35 hours in the HSC course.



A three hour written examination Core Part A Part B Option

20 55 25

Knowledge and understanding

First-hand Investigations Scientific thinking, problem solving and communication.

40

30

30

100 100

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Course: Chemistry Course Code: CHE


Course Description: Chemistry is the study of the physical and chemical properties of substances, with a focus on substances and their interactions. Chemistry attempts to provide chemical explanations and to predict events at the atomic and molecular level. The Preliminary course develops knowledge of atomic structure, chemical changes, rates of reaction and relationships between substances by focusing on increasing students‟ understanding of the Earth‟s resources, the development of increasingly sophisticated methods to extract and use metals, the importance of water on Earth and high energy carbon compounds. The HSC course builds on the concepts developed in the Preliminary course expanding on areas such as the search for new sources of traditional materials, the design and production of new materials, the type and effect of chemicals that have been released as a result of human technological activity and the way in which environmental problems could be reversed or minimised. The options cover a wide variety of interest

topics and draw on the increased information and understandings provided by improved technology to examine areas of current research.


The Chemical Earth

Metals

Water

Energy

HSC Course Core Topics

The Identification and Production of Materials

The Acidic Environment

Chemical Monitoring and Management One Option from the following:

Industrial Chemistry

The Biochemistry of Movement

Shipwrecks and Salvage

The Chemistry of Art

Forensic Chemistry

Particular Course Requirements: Practical experiences should occupy a minimum of 80 indicative hours across Preliminary and HSC course time, with no less than 35 hours in the HSC course.

Assessment: HSC course only External Assessment Weighting Internal Assessment Weighting

A 3 hour written examination Core Part A Part B Option

20 55 25



40 30 30

100 100 Employment / University opportunities Leads to University and TAFE studies in Chemistry, including agriculture, environmental sciences, engineering, all the medical sciences, materials science, general science studies, education, geochemistry, forensic science, pharmaceuticals, industrial chemistry, food and drink industries, law and patents and polymer studies.

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Course: Earth and Environmental Science Course Code: EES


Course Description: Earth and Environmental Science is the study of the planet Earth, its processes and its environment. The Preliminary course develops knowledge of the physical and chemical features of the environment, the available resources and human impact on Australian environments and the interplay between the internal and external forces that constantly shape the Earth. It increases students‟ understanding of these concepts by focusing on the unique nature of the Australian continent, its geology and environments and, in particular, the local environment and the effect of human impact on it. The HSC course builds upon the Preliminary course. It examines the geological, physical and chemical evidence related to the evolution of Australia over time, current pressures and the effects on the Australian environment, and the indicators of environmental ill-health. The options cover a wide variety of interest areas and draw on increased information and understanding provided by improved technology to examine areas of current research.


Planet Earth and Environment – a five thousand million year journey

The Local Environment

Water Issues

Dynamic Earth HSC Course Core Topics

Tectonic impacts

Environments through time

Caring for the country One Option from the following:

Organic Geology – a non-renewable resource

Mining and the Australian environment

Introduced Species and the Australian environment

Oceanography

Particular Course Requirements: The Preliminary course includes field experience in the identification of landforms, rocks and soil types as well as how biological factors interact to form the local environment. Practical experiences should occupy a minimum of 80 indicative hours across Preliminary and HSC course time with no less than 35 hours in the HSC course.



A 3 hour written examination Core Part A Part B Option

20 55 25



40 30 30

100 100

Employment / University opportunities Leads to University and TAFE studies in Environmental Sciences, Geology, general science courses, courses leading to mining industry positions, education, minerals processing, hydrology, landscape science, soil technology, marine engineering and agricultural science .

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Course: Physics Course Code: PHY


Course Description: Physics investigates natural phenomena and identifies patterns and applies in a wide range of interesting contexts, models, principles and laws to explain their behaviour. The Preliminary course develops knowledge of waves, motion, forces, fields, electricity and magnetism by focusing on increasing students‟ understanding of current communication technologies, the use of electricity in the home, interaction involving vehicles, such as car crashes and the mechanisms that maintain the physical conditions of planet Earth. The HSC course builds on the concepts of the Preliminary course by expanding on areas such as relativity, the motor effect and solid state physics, by focusing on space flight, motors and generators and the scientific advances involved in the development of semi-conductors and electronics.

Main Topics Covered: Preliminary Course The World Communicates Electrical Energy in the Home Moving About The Cosmic Engine HSC Course Core Topics Space Motors & Generators From Ideas to Implementation One Option from the following: Geophysics Medical Physics Astrophysics From Quanta to Quarks The Age of Silicon

Particular Course Requirements: Practical experiences should occupy a minimum of 80 indicative hours across Preliminary and HSC course time.



A three hour written examination Core Part A Part B Options

20 55 25



40 30 30

100 100

Employment / University opportunities Leads to University and TAFE studies in Physics, including automotive and building industries, computing, electronics, engineering, surveying, telecommunications, optometry, astronomy, nuclear physics, education, medicine and medical research, photography, radiology, sports science, town planning, pilot and the defense forces

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Course: Senior Science Course Code: SSC

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC Board Developed Course Exclusions: Preliminary courses in Biology, Chemistry,

Earth and Environmental Science and Physics

Course Description: The Preliminary course incorporates study of the collection, storage and conservation of water resources, the structure and function of plants with an emphasis on Australian native plants and aspects of human anatomy. It discusses issues associated with the protection of the body in the workplace and the interactions between organisms in local ecosystems. The HSC course examines the range and importance of biological molecules found in humans and other organisms, the physical and chemical properties of chemicals used by people on and in their bodies and information systems. The Senior Science course caters for students requiring a broad over view across all disciplines of science and focuses on encouraging them to become scientifically literate citizens. The course emphasises skill development and is particularly suited to students who have achieved Elementary to Substantial Achievement in the School Certificate in Science. In the HSC study pattern students who have completed the Preliminary course in Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environment Science or Physics and who discontinue that course may replace it with the HSC course in Senior Science. These students may study HSC Senior Science in combination with the HSC course in Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science or Physics.


Water for Living

Plants

Humans at Work

The Local Environment HSC Course Core Topics

Lifestyle Chemistry

Medical Technology – Bionics

Information Systems One option from the following:

Preservatives and Additives

Polymers

Pharmaceuticals

Space Science

Disasters

Particular Course Requirements: The Preliminary course includes field experience in the identification of soil types as well as how biological factors interact to form the local environment. Practical experiences should occupy a minimum of 80 indicative hours across Preliminary and HSC course time.



A three hour written exam Core Part A Part B Option

20 55 25



40 30 30

100 100

Employment / University opportunities Health, education, general science and environmental courses at university or TAFE. This course develops practical skills and knowledge of general technology in chemistry, physics, biology and environmental studies. HOME

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HUMAN SOCIETY AND ITS ENVIRONMENT

Employment Opportunities/ University

The study of Ancient History, Stage 6, provides students with knowledge, understanding and skills that form a valuable foundation for a range of courses at University and other Tertiary Institutions. The study of Ancient History assists students to prepare for further employment and full and active participation as citizens.

Course: Ancient History Course Code: AHI

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC Board Developed Course Exclusions: Nil

Course Description: Ancient History involves the study of at least two of the following areas: Egypt, Near East, Greece and Rome in both the Preliminary and HSC courses. The Preliminary course is structured for students to investigate:

People, groups, events, institutions, societies and historical sites from the ancient world

Archaeological and written evidence and the methods used by historians and archaeologists. In the HSC course, students use archaeological and written evidence to investigate Pompeii and Herculaneum, a Personality, Society and Historical Period from the ancient world. Topics will be chosen by the classroom teacher.

Main Topics Covered Preliminary Course

Part I – Investigating the Past: History, Archaeology and Science – Case Studies – at least one e.g. Tutankhamun‟s Tomb

Part II Ancient Societies, Sites and Sources – at least one case study e.g. City of Rome

Part III Historical Investigation – research & presentation task HSC Course

Part I: Core; Cities of Vesuvius – Pompeii and Herculaneum (25%)

Part II: Ancient Societies – one Ancient Society to be studied from the Ancient Societies options: (25%)

Part III: One Personality in their time (25%)

Part IV: One Historical Period – to be studied from the relevant options offered in the syllabus: (25%)



A three hour written examination in four parts, including objective type, short answer and extended response questions

100

The four parts of the course are assessed through a range of tasks, including:

Knowledge & understanding of course content

Historical inquiry & research

Source based skills

Communication in appropriate forms

40

20 20 20

100 100

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Course: Business Studies Course Code: BST


Course Description: Business Studies investigates the role, operation and management of businesses within our society. Factors in the establishment, operation and management of a small business are integral to this course. Students investigate the role of global business and its impact on Australian business. Students develop research and independent learning skills in addition to analytical and problem-solving competencies through their studies.


Nature of Business (20%) – the role and nature of business in a changing business environment

Business Management (40%) – the nature and responsibilities of management in the business

Business Planning (40%) – the processes of establishing and planning a small to medium enterprise

HSC Course

Operations (25%) – strategies for effective operations management in a large business

Marketing (25%) – the main elements involved in the development and implementation of successful marketing strategies

Finance (25%) – the role of interpreting financial information in the planning and management of a business

Human Resources (25%) – the contribution of human resource management to business performance

Particular Course Requirements: In the Preliminary course there is a research project investigating the operation of a small business or planning the establishment of a small business.



A three hour written examination, including multiple-choice (20%), short answer (40%) and extended response questions (40%)

100

-Knowledge and understanding of course content -Inquiry and research -Stimulus based skills -Communication of business information, issues & ideas in appropriate forms

40

20 20 20

100 100

Employment/University The study of Business Studies, Stage 6, provides students with knowledge, understanding and skills that form a valuable foundation for a range of courses at University and other Tertiary Institutions. Students who study this course may enter a wide range of courses such as Commerce, Economics and Business Management degrees or may explore a wide range of industry areas as outlined in the TAFE NSW Handbook. In addition, the study of Business Studies Stage 6 assists students to prepare for employment and full and active participation as citizens. In particular, these are opportunities for students to gain recognition in vocational education and training.

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Course: Economics Course Code: ECO


Course Description: Economics provides an understanding for students about many aspects of the economy and its operation that are frequently reported in the media. It investigates issues such as why unemployment, inflation or interest rates change and how these changes will impact on individuals in society. Economics develops students‟ knowledge and understanding of the operation of the global and Australian economy. It develops the analytical, problem-solving and communication skills of students. There is a strong emphasis on the problems and issues in a contemporary Australian economic context within the course.


Introduction to Economics (10%) – the nature of economics and the operation of an economy

Consumers and Business (10%) – the role of consumers and business in the economy

Markets (20%) – the role of markets, demand, supply and competition

Labour Markets – (20%) the workforce and role of labour in the economy

Financial Markets (20%) – the financial market in Australia including the share market

Government in the Economy – (20%) the role of government in the Australian economy

HSC Course

The Global Economy (25%) – Features of the global economy and globalisation

Australia‟s Place in the Global Economy (25%) – Australia‟s trade and finance

Economic Issues (25%) – issues including growth, unemployment, inflation, distribution of income and wealth

Economic Policies and Management (25%) – the range of policies to manage the economy

Assessment : HSC course only


A three hour written examination, including multiple-choice, short answer and extended response questions

100%

- Knowledge and understanding of course content - Stimulus-Based Skills - Inquiry and research - Communication of economic information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms

40%

20% 20% 20%

100% 100%

Employment / University Opportunities Business, Accounting, Finance, Media, Law, Marketing, Employment Relations, Tourism, Banking, Economic Forecasting, Town Planning, Property Development and management, Foreign Affairs, Insurance.

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Course: Geography Course Code: GEO


Course Description: Geography is an investigation of the world which provides an accurate description and interpretation of the various characters of the earth and its people. It is a key discipline through which students develop the ability to recognise and understand environmental change and the interactions which take place in our world. We investigate the opportunities for human activities, the constraints placed upon them and the impacts of these activities. The Preliminary course includes studies in both physical and human Geography. Students investigate contemporary geographical issues such as climate change and overpopulation to explore why spatial and ecological differences exist, the importance of effective management and how they may take an active role in shaping future society. An excursion to Fraser Island (numbers permitting), Queensland over several days allows students to enjoy a “hands on” approach to fieldwork. The HSC course enables students to further understand and appreciate issues about our contemporary world. There are specific studies on ecosystems such as the Great Barrier Reef, world cities and economic activities such as tourism. Students undertake fieldwork excursions to consolidate their learning in class.

Main Topics Covered: Preliminary Course Biophysical Interactions (45%) – how biophysical processes contribute to sustainable management Global Challenges (45%) – geographical study of issues at a global scale including population and natural resource use Senior Geography Project (15%) – a geographical study of student‟s own choosing HSC Course Ecosystems at Risk (33%) – the functioning of ecosystems, their management and protection Urban Places (33%) – study of cities and urban dynamics in developed and developing countries People and Economic Activity (33%) – geographic study of economic activity at a local and global context Key concepts incorporated across all topics: change, environment, sustainability, spatial and ecological dimensions, interaction, technology, management and cultural integration.

Particular Course Requirements: Students complete a senior geography project (SGP) in the Preliminary course and must undertake 10 hours of fieldwork in both the Preliminary and HSC courses. Students will be required to submit both oral and written geographic reports.



A three hour written examination Multiple-choice Short answers Extended responses

20 40 40

Knowledge and understanding Geographical tools and skills Geographical inquiry and research, including fieldwork Communication of geographical ideas, information and issues in appropriate forms

40 20 20

20

100 100

Employment / University opportunities The study of Geography provides students with knowledge, understanding and skills that form a valuable foundation for a range of courses at university and other tertiary institutions. In addition the study of Geography assists students to prepare for employment and full and active participation as citizens. In particular, there are opportunities for students to gain recognition in vocational education and training.

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Course: HSC History Extension Course Code: HIX

1 unit HSC Board Developed Course Exclusions: Nil

Course Description: HSC History Extension involves the study and evaluation of the ideas and processes used by historians to produce history. In Part 1 of the course, students investigate the question „What is history?‟ through readings compiled in a source book and through one case study. Part II requires students to design, undertake and communicate their own personal historical inquiry.

Main Topics Covered;

Part I: What is History? (60% of course time) Key questions: - Who are the historians? - What are the aims and purposes of history? - How has history been constructed and recorded over time? - Why have the approaches to history changed over time? Students will investigate one case study from a selection of ancient, medieval, early modern, modern and Australian options.

Part II: History Project (40% of course time) An original piece of historical investigation by the student which includes a Proposal, Essay, Bibliography and Process Log.

Particular Course Requirements: This is a Year 12 course only A Preliminary course in Modern or Ancient History is a prerequisite for the HSC History Extension course. Students must be studying concurrently, or have completed, the HSC course in Ancient History and/or Modern History.



A two hour written examination comprised of TWO questions, both compulsory. Question 1: essay question on historiography based on an unseen stimulus. Question 2: essay question which requires students to analyse a historiographical issue with specific reference to their case study.

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Assessment tasks History Project Made up of: Proposal Essay Bibliography Process Log

10

40

50 50

Employment Opportunities/University The History Extension course provides students with a range of knowledge, understanding and skills that form a valuable foundation for a range of courses at University, particularly in the Humanities. It is a challenging academic course involving analysis of theory, wide reading and self-directed research, skills necessary for success at University.

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Course: Legal Studies Course Code: LST


Course Description: The Preliminary course develops students‟ knowledge and understanding of the nature and functions of law and law-making, the development of Australian and international legal systems, the Australian constitution and the role of the individual. This is achieved by investigating, analysing and synthesising legal information and investigating legal issues from a variety of perspectives. The HSC course investigates the key areas of law, justice and human rights through a variety of focus studies which consider how changes in societies influence law reform.

Main Topics Covered: Preliminary Course The Legal System (40% of course time) The Individual and the Law (30% of course time) The Law in Practice (30% of course time) HSC Course Core I: Crime (30% of course time) Core II: Human Rights (20% of course time) Options (50% of course time) Students will study two options chosen from: Consumers Family Global environment protection Indigenous peoples Shelter Workplace World order

Particular Course Requirements: No special requirements however an ability to effectively construct essays is helpful.

Assessment HSC course only:


A three hour written examination: Core I: Crime and Human Rights Core II: Crime and Human Rights Options

20 30 50

Core and options assessed through tests, investigation and research, oral and written communication

100

100 100

Employment/University opportunities

Employment in public & private sectors, commerce & management, banking & finance, accounting, communications & media, government administration and education. Combined law degree with Commerce, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Science, Media, Arts

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Course: Modern History Course Code: MHI


Course Description: The Preliminary course is designed to provide students with opportunities to investigate individuals, groups, events, institutions, societies and ideas in a range of historical contexts, as a background for their more specialised HSC studies. The HSC course is designed for students to investigate national and international forces for change and continuity in the 20th Century through four major studies.

Main Topics Covered:

Preliminary Course

Part I: Case Studies e.g. Assassination of JFK, Decline of the Romanov dynasty

Part II: Historical Investigation – Historical inquiry

Part III Core Study - The World at the Beginning of the 20th Century

HSC Course

Part I: Core Study (25%) World War 1: 1914-1918 – a source based study

Part II: National Study (25%) One study selected e.g. Germany 1918-1939, USA 1919-1941

Part III: Personalities in the Twentieth Century – One personality selected e.g. Albert Speer, Leni Riefenstahl, Ho Chi Minh

Part IV: International Studies in Peace and Conflict (30%)

One case study e.g. Indochina 1954-1979, Cold War 1945-1991

Particular Course Requirements: The Preliminary course is a prerequisite for the HSC course.



A three hour written examination in four parts, including short answer and extended response questions

100

The four parts of the course are assessed through a range of tasks, including:

Knowledge & understanding of course content

Historical inquiry & research

Source based skills

Communication in appropriate forms

100

40

20

20 20

100 100

Employment Opportunities/University The study of Modern History, Stage 6, provides students with knowledge, understanding and skills that form a valuable foundation for a range of courses at University and other tertiary institutions. The study of Modern History assists students to prepare for further employment and full and active participation as citizens.

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Course: Society and Culture Course Code: S&C


Course Description: Society and Culture develops knowledge, understanding, skills, values and attitudes essential to an appreciation of the social world. How the interaction of persons, society, culture, environment and time shape human behaviour is a central theme of study. Students develop an understanding of research methodologies and undertake research in an area of particular interest to them. The research findings are presented for external assessment in the Personal Interest Project (PIP). The course deals with areas of interest and relevance to students.

Main topics Covered: Preliminary Course

The Social and Cultural World (20%) – the interaction between aspects of society and cultures

Personal and Social Identity (40%) – socialisation & coming of age in a variety of social and cultural settings.

Intercultural Communication (40%) – how people in different cultures interact and communicate HSC Course Core

Social and Cultural Continuity and Change (20%) – the nature, continuity and change, research and study of a selected country

The Personal Interest Project (40%) - an individual research project Depth Studies (40%)

Two to be chosen from:

Popular Culture – the interconnection between individuals and popular culture

Belief Systems – role of belief systems in societies, cultures and personal life

Equality and Difference – the nature of equality and difference in societies and cultures

Work and Leisure – the nature and role of work and leisure in society

Particular Course Requirements: Completion of Personal Interest Project (submitted earlyTerm3 to Board of Studies)



A two hour written examination, including short answer and extended response questions. Personal Interest Project

60

40

Knowledge of course content. Application and evaluation of social and cultural research methodologies. Communication of information

50 30

20

100 100

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CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS

Course: Dance Course Code: DNC Fee: $20

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC Board Developed Course Exclusions: Projects developed for assessment in one subject are not to be used either in full or in part for assessment in any other subject

Preliminary Course Students undertake a study of Dance as an art form. There is an equal emphasis on the components of Performance, Composition and Appreciation in the study of Dance. Students studying Dance bring with them a wide range of prior dance experience. Physical training and preparation of the body is fundamental and of paramount importance to the course and informs all three components of the course. Components to be completed are: – Performance (40%) – Composition (20%) – Appreciation (20%) – Additional (20%) (to be allocated by the teacher to suit the specific circumstances/context of the class) HSC Course Students continue common study in the three course components of Performance, Composition and Appreciation and also undertake an in-depth study of dance in one of the Major Study components, either Performance, Composition, Appreciation or Dance and Technology: – Core 60% (Performance 20%, Composition 20%, Appreciation 20%) – Major Study (40%) Performance or Composition or Appreciation or Dance and Technology.

Particular Course Requirements: The interrelation of the course components is a major feature in the study of dance as an art form and is emphasised throughout both courses. The published „Course Prescriptions‟, which may change in total or in part every two years, indicate works to be studied in the HSC Course in Core Appreciation and Major Study Appreciation.



Core Performance Solo dance and interview Core Composition Solo composition performed by another student, 300 word rationale and interview Core Appreciation A written examination: one hour Major Study

Major Study Performance One solo dance and interview

Major Study Composition One dance composition: for 2 – 3

dancers,300 word rationale and interview

Major Study Appreciation written examination: 1 1/4 hours or

Major Study– Dance & Technology Option 1: Choreographing the Virtual Body -Presentation of a choreographed work using 3D animation software and 300 word rationale

OR Option 2: Film and Video - Presentation filmed and edited choreographed work and 300 word rationale

20

20

20

40

Core Performance Core Composition Core Appreciation Development of Major Study

20

20

20

40

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Course: Drama Course Code: DRS Fee : $20

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC Board Developed Course Exclusions: projects developed for assessment in one subject are not to be used either in full or in part for assessment in any other subject

Course Description: Students study the practices of Making, Performing and Critically Studying in Drama. Students engage with these components through collaborative and individual experiences. Preliminary course content comprises an interaction between the components of Improvisation, Playbuilding and Acting, Elements of Production in Performance and Theatrical Traditions and Performance Styles. Learning comes from practical experiences in each of these areas. HSC Course content Australian Drama and Theatre and Studies in Drama and Theatre involves the theoretical study through practical exploration of themes, issues, styles and movements of traditions of theatre, exploring relevant acting techniques, performance styles and spaces. The Group Performance (3-6 students) involves creating a piece of original theatre (8 to 12 minutes duration). It provides opportunity for a student to demonstrate his/her performance skills. For the Individual Project, students demonstrate their expertise in a particular area. They choose one project from Critical Analysis or Design or Performance or Script-writing or Video Drama.

Main Topics Covered: Preliminary Course Improvisation, Playbuilding, Acting Elements of Production in Performance Theatrical Traditions and Performance Styles HSC Course Australian Drama and Theatre (Core content) Studies in Drama and Theatre Group Performance (Core content) Individual Project

Particular Course Requirements: The Preliminary course informs learning in the HSC course. In the study of theoretical components, students engage in practical workshop activities and performances to assist their understanding, analysis and synthesis of material covered in areas of study. In preparing for the group performance, the published „Course Prescriptions‟ include a topic list which is used as a starting point. The Individual Project is negotiated between the student and the teacher at the beginning of the HSC course. Students choosing Individual Project Design or Critical Analysis should base their work on one of the texts listed in the published text list. Students must ensure that they do not choose a text or topic they are studying in Drama

in the written component or in any other HSC course when choosing Individual Projects.

Assessment HSC course only:


Group Presentation (Core) Individual Project A one and a half hour written Examination comprising two compulsory sections:

Australian Drama and Theatre (Core)

Studies in Drama and Theatre

30

30

40

Making Performing Critically Studying across the topic areas of:

Australian Drama and Theatre

Studies in Drama and Theatre

Group Performance

Individual Project

40 30 30

100 100

Employment and University Options Apart from careers in theatre, television, advertising, film and video, students of Drama gain considerable skills in public speaking and interview presentation.

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Course: Music 1 Course Code: MS1 Fee: $25

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC Board Developed Course Prerequisites: Music mandatory course (or equivalent) Exclusions: Music 2

Course Description: In the Preliminary and HSC courses, students will study: the concepts of music through the learning experiences of performance, composition, musicology and aural within the context of a range of styles, periods and genres.

Main Topics Covered: Students study three topics in each year of the course. Topics are chosen from a list of 21 which cover a range of styles, periods and genres.

Particular course requirements: HSC course In addition to core studies in performance, composition, musicology and aural, students select three electives from any combination of performance, composition and musicology. These electives must represent each of the three topics studied in the course. Students selecting Composition electives will be required to compile a portfolio of work as part of the process of preparing a submitted work. The portfolio may be requested by the Board of Studies to validate authorship of the submitted work.



Core Performance (one piece) A one hour aural exam Electives: Three electives from any combination of: Performance (one piece) Composition (one submitted composition) Musicology (one viva voce)

Elective 1

Elective 2

Elective 3

10 30

20 20 20

Core Performance Core Composition Core Musicology Core Aural Elective 1 Elective 2 Elective 3

10 10 10 10

15 15 15

100 100

Employment & University Opportunities: Many students who have completed the HSC Music courses go on to various careers in Music from Teaching to Composing, Music business, Technology, Marketing & Media. It is also worth noting that a background in Music can also enhance career prospects in primary teaching, early childhood education, various medical professions and the popular music field. For current and further information, students should consult their Music teacher, careers adviser or visit www.ausmusic.or.au/

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Course: Music 2 Course Code: MS2 Fee: $25

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC Board Developed Course Prerequisites: Music Additional Study course (or equivalent) Exclusions: Music 1

Course Description: In the Preliminary and HSC courses, students will study: The concepts of music through the learning experiences of performance, composition, musicology and aural within the context of a range of styles, periods and genres.

Main Topics Covered: Students study one Mandatory Topic covering a range of content and one Additional Topic in each year of the course. In the Preliminary course, the Mandatory Topic is Music 1600–1900. In the HSC course, the Mandatory Topic is Music of the Last 25 Years (Australian focus).

Particular Course Requirements: In addition to core studies in performance, composition, musicology and aural, students nominate one elective study in Performance, Composition or Musicology. Students selecting Composition or Musicology electives will be required to compile a portfolio of work as part of the process of preparing a submitted work. The portfolio may be requested by the Board of Studies to validate authorship of the submitted work. All students will be required to develop a composition portfolio for the core composition.



Core Performance (one piece reflecting the mandatory topic) Sight singing Core composition (reflecting mandatory topic) A one and a half hour written examination paper – Musicology/aural skills One Elective representing the Additional Topic Performance (2 pieces) or One Submitted composition or One Submitted essay

15 5

15

35

30

Performance Composition Musicology Aural One elective from Performance or Composition or Musicology

20 20 20 20

20

100 100

Employment & University Opportunities Many students who have completed the HSC Music courses go on to various careers in Music from Teaching to Composing, Music business, Technology, Marketing & Media. It is also worth noting that a background in Music can also enhance career prospects in primary teaching, early childhood education, various medical professions and the popular music field. For current and further information, students should consult their Music teacher, careers adviser or visit www.ausmusic.or.au/


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Course: HSC Music Extension Course Course Code: MS3 Fee: $25

1 unit/60 hour course Board Developed Course Prerequisites: Music 2 (studied concurrently with HSC course of Music 2) Exclusions: Music 1

Course Description: The HSC Music Extension course builds on Music 2 and assumes a high level of music literacy and aural ability as well as advanced performance or composition or musicology skills. Students will specialise in performance or composition or musicology and will follow an individual program of study which will be negotiated between the teacher and student.

Particular Course Requirements: Students selecting Composition or Musicology as their area of specialisation will be required to compile a portfolio of work as part of the process of preparing a submitted work. The portfolio may be requested by the Board of Studies to validate authorship of the submitted work.



Performance (50) Three contrasting pieces, one of which must be an ensemble Ensemble Solo 1 Solo 2 OR Composition (50) Two original compositions (to be submitted to the Board of Studies) Piece 1 Piece 2 OR Musicology (50) One extended essay (to be submitted to the Board of Studies)

20 15 15

25 25

50

Performance (50) Two assessment tasks Task 1 Task 2 OR Composition (50) Two assessment tasks Task 1 Task 2 OR Musicology (50) Two assessment tasks Task 1 Task 2

25 25

25 25

25 25

100 100

Employment & University Opportunities Many students who have completed the HSC Music courses go on to various careers in Music from Teaching to Composing, Music business, Technology, Marketing & Media. It is also worth noting that a background in Music can also enhance career prospects in primary teaching, early childhood education, various medical professions and the popular music field. For current and further information, students should consult their Music teacher, careers adviser or visit www.ausmusic.or.au/


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Course: Visual Arts Course Code: VAR Fee: $85

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC Board Developed Course Exclusions projects developed for assessment in one subject are not to be used either in full or in part for assessment in any other subject

Course Description: Visual Arts involves students in art making, art criticism and art history. Students develop their own artworks, culminating in a „body of work‟ in the HSC course. Students critically and historically investigate artworks, critics, historians and artists from Australia as well as those from other cultures, traditions and times. The Preliminary course is broadly focused, while the HSC course provides for deeper and more complex investigations. While the course builds on Visual Arts courses in Stages 4 and 5, it also caters for students with more limited experience in Visual Arts.

Main Topics Covered: Preliminary Course learning opportunities focus on:

The nature of practice in art making, art criticism and art history through different investigations

The role and function of artists, artworks, the world and audiences in the art world

The different ways the visual arts may be interpreted and how students might develop their own informed points of view

How students may develop meaning and focus and interest in their work

Building understandings over time through various investigations and working in different forms.

HSC Course learning opportunities focus on:

How students may develop their practice in artmaking, art criticism, and art history

How students may develop their own informed points of view in increasingly independent ways and use different interpretive frameworks in their investigations

How students may learn about the relationships between artists, artworks, the world and audiences within the artworld and apply these to their own investigations

How students may further develop meaning and focus in their work.

Particular Course Requirements: Preliminary Course

Artworks in at least two expressive forms and use of a process diary

A broad investigation of ideas in art making, art criticism and art history

HSC Course

Development of a body of work and use of a process diary

A minimum of five Case Studies (4–10 hours each)

Deeper and more complex investigations in art making, art criticism and art history.

Assessment : HSC course only


A 1½ hour written paper Submission of a body of work

50 50

Development of the body of work Art criticism and art history

50

50

100 100

Employment and University Opportunities As well as continuing tertiary studies in Visual Arts at university or other tertiary institutions, students of Visual Arts are finding employment opportunities in graphic arts, design, film and television, photography, teaching and advertising. For current information see the Careers Adviser or your Art Teacher. HOME

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LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH

Course: French Beginners Course Code: FRB

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC Board Developed Course (New Syllabus from 2008) Exclusions: French Continuers

Other eligibility rules apply to the study of this subject. Check with your teacher or the Board‟s ACE Manual.

Course Description: This course is for students with little or no prior background in the language. *** ESL students can often succeed particularly well in this subject. In the Preliminary Course, students will develop their communication skills in French and their knowledge and understanding of language and culture. The HSC Course provides opportunities for students to extend and refine their skills, and to gain deeper knowledge and understanding.


Family life, home and neighbourhood

People, places and communities

Education and work

Friends, recreation and pastimes

Holidays, travel and tourism

Future plans and aspirations

Particular Course Requirements: Nil



Oral (speaking) A two and a half hour written examination: Listening skills Reading skills Writing skills

20

30 30 20

Listening skills Speaking skills Reading skills Writing skills

30 20 30 20

100 100

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Course: French Continuers Course Code: FRC

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC, with the option of a 1 unit Extension course for the HSC Board Developed Course Prerequisites: School Certificate French or equivalent knowledge is assumed. Exclusions: French Beginners

Course Description: The Preliminary and HSC courses have, as their organisational focuses, themes and associated topics. Students‟ skills in, and knowledge of, French will be developed through tasks associated with a range of texts and text types, which reflect the themes and topics. Students will also gain an insight into the culture and language of French-speaking communities through the study of a range of texts.

Main Topics Covered: Themes:

The individual

The French-speaking communities

The changing world. Students‟ language skills are developed through tasks such as:

Conversation

Responding to an aural stimulus

Responding to a variety of written material

Writing for a variety of purposes

Studying French culture through texts.




A ten minute oral examination: Conversation A three hour written examination: Listening and responding Reading and responding – Part A – Part B Writing in French

20

25

25 15 15

Speaking Listening and responding Reading and responding Writing in French

20 25 40 15

100 100

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Course: HSC French Extension Course Code: FRX

1 unit for HSC Board Developed Course Prerequisites: The French Continuers preliminary course is a prerequisite. Co-requisites: The French Continuers HSC course is a co-requisite. Exclusions: nil

Course Description: The Extension course has a prescribed theme and related issues as its organisational focus. Students‟ knowledge and understanding of French language and culture will be enhanced through accessing a variety of texts, some of which are prescribed, related to the theme and issues. Students will extend their ability to use and appreciate French as a medium for communication and creative thought and expression.

Main Topics covered: Theme:

The individual and contemporary society. Prescribed Issues:

Belonging versus alienation

Coping with change

Tolerance of difference. Students‟ knowledge and understanding of the issues are developed through tasks such as:

Discussing issues in prescribed and related texts

Presenting points of view on issues

Analysing aural and written texts.


Assessment: HSC course


Oral examination: Monologue A two hour written examination: Response to prescribed text – Part A – Part B Writing in French

10

15 10 15

Speaking skills Analysis of written text Response to aural text Writing skills

10 20 10 10

50 50

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Course: German Beginners Course Code: GEB

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC Board Developed Course Exclusions: German Continuers. Other eligibility rules apply to the study of this subject. Check with your teacher or

the Board‟s ACE Manual.

Course Description: In the Preliminary course, students will learn functions, grammatical structures and vocabulary within the topic areas prescribed in the syllabus. In the HSC course, students will learn functions, grammatical structures and vocabulary within the topic areas prescribed in the syllabus, but in greater depth.




Education and work







Speaking skills

2½ hour written examination

Listening skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

20

30 30 20

Listening skills Speaking skills Reading skills Writing skills

30 20

30 20

100 100

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Course: German Continuers Course Code: GEC

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC, with the option of a 1 unit Extension course for the HSC Board Developed Course Prerequisites: School Certificate German or equivalent knowledge is assumed. Exclusions: German Beginners.

Course Description: The Preliminary and HSC courses have, as their organisational focuses, themes and associated topics. Students‟ skills in, and knowledge of, German will be developed through tasks associated with a range of texts and text types, which reflect the themes and topics. Students will also gain an insight into the culture and language of German-speaking communities through the study of a range of texts.


the individual

the German-speaking communities

the changing world. Students‟ language skills are developed through tasks such as:

conversation

responding to an aural stimulus

responding to a variety of written material

writing for a variety of purposes

studying German culture through texts.




A ten minute oral examination: Conversation A three hour written examination: Listening and responding Reading and responding – Part A – Part B Writing in German

20

25

25 15 15

Speaking Listening and responding Reading and responding Writing in German

20 25 40 15

100 100

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Course: HSC German Extension Course Code: GEX

1 unit for HSC Board Developed Course Prerequisites: The German Continuers preliminary course is a prerequisite. Co-requisites: The German Continuers HSC course is a co-requisite. Exclusions: Nil

Course Description: The Extension course has a prescribed theme and related issues as its organisational focus. Students‟ knowledge and understanding of German language and culture will be enhanced through accessing a variety of texts, some of which are prescribed, related to the theme and issues. Students will extend their ability to use and appreciate German as a medium for communication and creative thought and expression.



Divisions in society

Pressures on the individual

Overcoming adversity. Students‟ knowledge and understanding of the issues are developed through tasks such as:







Oral examination: Monologue A two hour written examination: Response to prescribed text – Part A – Part B Writing in German

10

15 10 15


10 20 10 10

50 50

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Course: Japanese Beginners Course Code: JAB

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC Board Developed Course Exclusions: Japanese Continuers; Japanese Background Speakers. Other eligibility rules apply to the study of this subject. Check with your teacher

or the Board‟s ACE Manual.

Course Description: In the Preliminary course, students will begin to develop their knowledge and understanding of Japanese. During this course, students must acquire some knowledge of the Japanese language as a system through the seven themes suggested in the syllabus by integrated use of the four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. In the HSC course, students will continue to develop their knowledge and understanding of Japanese through the four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. All themes listed in the syllabus must be studied for the HSC. Themes previously studied in the Preliminary course will be studied in greater depth.




Education and work







Speaking skills 2 ½ hour written examination:

Listening

Reading

Writing

20

30 30 20

Speaking skills

Listening

Reading

Writing skills

20 30 30 20

100 100

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Course: Japanese Continuers Course Code: JAC

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC, with the option of a 1 unit Extension course for the HSC Board Developed Course Prerequisites: School Certificate Japanese or equivalent knowledge is assumed. Exclusions: Japanese Beginners; Japanese Background Speakers. Other eligibility rules apply to the study of this subject. Check with your teacher or the Board‟s ACE Manual.

Course Description: The Preliminary and HSC courses have, as their organisational focuses, themes and associated topics. Students‟ skills in, and knowledge of, Japanese will be developed through tasks associated with a range of texts and text types, which reflect the themes and topics. Students will also gain an insight into the culture and language of Japanese-speaking communities through the study of a range of texts.


The individual

The Japanese-speaking communities

The changing world. Students‟ language skills are developed through tasks such as:

Conversation

Responding to an aural stimulus

Responding to a variety of written material

Writing for a variety of purposes

Studying Japanese culture through texts.




A 10 minute oral examination: Conversation A three hour written examination: Listening and responding Reading and responding – Part A – Part B Writing in Japanese

20

25

25 15 15

Speaking Listening and responding Reading and responding Writing in Japanese

20 25 40 15

100 100

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Course: HSC Japanese Extension Course Code: JAX

1 unit for HSC Board Developed Course Prerequisites: The Japanese Continuers preliminary course is a prerequisite. Co-requisites: The Japanese Continuers HSC course is a co-requisite. Exclusions: nil

Course Description: The Extension course has a prescribed theme and related issues as its organisational focus. Students‟ knowledge and understanding of Japanese language and culture will be enhanced through accessing a variety of texts, some of which are prescribed, related to the theme and issues. Students will extend their ability to use and appreciate Japanese as a medium for communication and creative thought and expression.



Impact of technology

Group versus the individual

Overcoming personal difficulties. Students‟ knowledge and understanding of the issues are developed through tasks such as:







Oral examination: Monologue A two hour written examination: Response to prescribed text – Part A – Part B Writing in Japanese

10

15 10 15


10 20 10 10

50 50

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

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Course: Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Course Code: PHS

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC Exclusions: Nil Board Developed Course

Course Description: The Preliminary course examines a range of areas that underpin health and physical activity. This includes how people think about health and physical activity, the management of personal health and the basis for how the body moves. Students will explore options covering first aid and outdoor recreation. All students will gain their Senior First Aid Certificate as one of the requirements of the course (there is a fee of approximately $120 payable to the external certify body). In the HSC course, students focus on major issues related to Australia‟s health status. They also look at factors that affect physical performance. They undertake optional study from a range of choices. This includes investigating the health of young people or of groups experiencing health inequities. In other options, students focus on improved performance and safe participation by learning about advanced approaches to training or sports medicine concepts. There is also an opportunity to think critically about the factors that impact on sport and physical activity in Australian society.

Main Topics Covered: Preliminary Course Core Topics (70%)

Meanings of Health and Physical Activity

Better Health for Individuals

The Body in Motion Optional Component (30%) Students to select two options each from:

First Aid

Composition and Performance

Fitness Choices

Outdoor Recreation HSC Course Core Topics (60%)

Health Priorities in Australia

Factors Affecting Performance Optional Component (40%) Students to select two options each from:

The Health of Young People

Sport and Physical Activity in Australian Society

Sports Medicine

Improving Performance

Equity and Health

Particular Course Requirements: In addition to core studies, students select two options in each of the Preliminary and HSC courses



A three hour written paper 100 Core Options

60 40

100 100

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TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIED STUDIES

Course: Agriculture Course Code: AGR Fee: $10


Course Description: The Preliminary course shows the relationship between agricultural production, marketing and management, while giving consideration to the issue of sustainability of the farming system. This is an „on-farm‟, environment-oriented course. The HSC course builds upon the Preliminary course. It examines the complexity and scientific principles of the components of agricultural production. It examines the place of the farm in the wider economic, environmental and social environment. The Farm/Product Study is used as a basis for analysing and addressing social, environmental and economic issues as they relate to sustainability.


Overview of Australian Agriculture (15%)

The Farm Case Study (25%)

Plant Production (30%)

Animal Production (30%) HSC Course

Plant/Animal Production (50%)

Farm/Product Study (30%)

Elective (Choose ONE elective) (20%)

Agri-food, Fibre and Fuel Technologies

Climate Challenge

Farming for the 21st Century

Particular Course Requirements: Practical experiences should occupy a minimum of 30% of both Preliminary and HSC course time.



A three hour written examination 100

Farm/Product Study Plant/Animal Production Elective

30

50

20

100 100

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Course: Community and Family Studies Course Code: CFS


Course Description: Community and Family Studies is designed to develop in each student an understanding of the diverse nature and interdependence of families and communities, within Australian society. The course enables students to plan and manage resources effectively in order to address contemporary issues facing families and communities.

Main Topics Covered: Preliminary Course Component Weighting Knowledge and understanding of how the following impact on well being:

Resource management

Positive relationships

Range of societal factors

Nature of groups, families and communities 40 Skills in

Applying management processes to meet the needs of individuals, groups, 25 families and communities

planning to take responsible action to promote wellbeing Knowledge and understanding about research methodology, and skills in researching, critical thinking, analysing and communicating 35 HSC Course The mandatory components and weightings for the HSC course are set out below. The internal assessment mark submitted to the Board of Studies is to be based on the HSC course only. Component Knowledge and understanding of how the following impact on wellbeing:

Resource management

Positive relationships

Range of societal factors 40

Nature of groups, families and communities Skills in

Applying management processes to meet the needs of individuals, groups, 25 families and communities

planning to take responsible action to promote wellbeing Knowledge and understanding about research methodology, and skills in researching, critical thinking, analysing and communicating 35

Particular Course Requirements: Students are required to complete an Independent Research Project as part of the HSC internal assessment. The focus of the Independent Research Project should be related to the course content of one or more of the following areas: individuals, groups, families, communities, resource management. Assessment: HSC course only

External Examination Weighting Internal Assessment Weighting

A three hour written examination: Section I Part A – objective response Part B –

- Approximately 8 short answers - Questions may contain parts -There will be approximately 10 items in total - At least two items will be worth 6-8 marks Section II-Options

Three questions, one on each of the HSC option modules:

Family and Societal Interactions

Social Impact of Technology

Individuals and Work Candidates attempt one question only

20 55

25

Knowledge and understanding of how the following impact on wellbeing: -Resource management -Positive relationships -Range of societal factors -Nature of groups, families and communities Skills in:

- Applying management processes to meet the needs of individuals, groups, families and communities - Planning to take responsible action to promote wellbeing Knowledge and understanding about research methodology and skills in research methodology and skills in researching, critical thinking, analysing and communicating

40

25

35

100 100

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Course: Design and Technology Course Code: D&T Fees: $30


Course Description: Students study design processes, design theory and factors in relation to design projects. In the Preliminary course, students study designing and producing, which includes the completion of at least two design projects. In the HSC course, students undertake a study of innovation and emerging technologies, which includes a case study of an innovation. They also study designing and producing, which includes the completion of a Major Design Project.

Main Topics Covered: Preliminary Course Designing and Producing, including the study of design theory, design processes, creativity, collaborative design, research, management, using resources, communication, manufacturing and production, computer-based technologies, safety, evaluation, environmental issues, analysis, marketing and manipulation of materials, tools and techniques. HSC Course Innovation and Emerging Technologies, including a case study of innovation. The study of designing and producing includes a Major Design Project. The project folio includes a project proposal and management, project development and realisation, and project evaluation.

Particular Course Requirements: In the Preliminary course, students must participate in hands-on practical activities. In the HSC course the comprehensive study of designing and producing that were studied in the Preliminary course are synthesised and applied. This culminates in the development and realisation of a Major Design Project and the presentation of a case study.

Assessment HSC course only


Section I: The examination consists of: Written Paper. Questions based on Innovation & Emerging Technologies, Designing and Producing. These will provide opportunities for students to make reference to the Major Design Project and the Case Study. Section II: Major Design Project Project proposal Folio Product, system or environment Major Design Project This will include submission of: (i) A folio documenting the project proposal and project management, project development and realisation and project evaluation. (ii) A product system or environment.

40

60

Innovation and Emerging Technologies, including a compulsory case study of an innovation Designing and Producing (which may include aspects of the Major Design Project that are not assessed externally)

40

60

100 100

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Course: Engineering Studies Course Code: EST Fee: $30


Course Description: Both Preliminary and HSC courses offer students knowledge, understanding and skills in aspects of engineering that include communication, engineering mechanics/hydraulics, engineering materials, historical/societal influences, engineering electricity/electronics, and the scope of the profession. Students study engineering by investigating a range of applications and fields of engineering.

Main Topics Covered: Preliminary Course Students undertake the study of 4 modules:

Three application modules (based on engineered products). At least one product is studied from each of the following categories: household appliances; landscape products; and braking systems

One focus module relating to the field of Bio-Engineering.

HSC Course Students undertake the study of 5 modules:

Three application modules (based on engineered products). At least one product is studied from each of the following categories: Civil structures; Personal and public transport; Lifting devices

Two focus modules relating to the fields of Aeronautical Engineering and Telecommunications Engineering.

Particular Course Requirements: Students develop an engineering report for each module studied. At least one report in each of the Preliminary and the HSC courses must be the result of collaborative work.



A three hour written examination: Section I – Multiple-choice – Application Modules Section II – Short structured responses – Historical and societal Influence – Scope of the Profession, –Application and Focus Modules Section III – –short structured responses –all modules –Engineering reports

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Course: Food Technology Course Code: FDT Fee: $100


Course Description: Students will develop knowledge and understanding about the production, processing and consumption of food, the nature of food and human nutrition and an appreciation of the importance of food to health and its impact on society. Skills will be developed in researching, analysing and communicating food issues, food preparation, and the design, implementation and evaluation of solutions to food situations.


Food Availability and Selection

Food Quality

Nutrition HSC Course

The Australian Food Industry

Food Manufacture

Food Product Development

Option – Contemporary Food Issues in Nutrition

Particular Course Requirements:

There is no prerequisite study for the 2 unit Preliminary course. Completion of the 2 unit Preliminary course is a prerequisite to the study of the 2 unit HSC course. In order to meet the course requirements, students must „learn about‟ food availability and selection, food quality, nutrition, the Australian food industry, food manufacture, food product development and the contemporary food issue. It is mandatory that students undertake practical activities. Such experiential learning activities are specified in the „learn to‟ section of each strand.


External Examination Weighting Internal Assessment Weighting

A three hour written examination Section I -Objective response questions Section II -Short answer questions Section III -There are two questions on each option. Students answer the question on the option they have studied -One question on each option will consist of short-answer parts to the value of 10 marks The other question on each option will be a 15 mark extended response question, with an expected length of response of approx four examination writing booklets – 600 words

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Knowledge and understanding about the Australian Food Industry, Food Manufacture, Food Product Development and Contemporary Food Issues (Nutrition and Marketplace)

Research, analysis and communication

Experimentation and preparation

Design, implementation and evaluation

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Course: Industrial Technology Course Codes: ITA / ITE / ITM / ITT

Fees: $60 (Automotive Course) $60 (Electronics Course)

$40 (Multi Media Course) $50 (Timber and Furnishing Course)

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC Board Developed Course Exclusions: Some Industry Focus areas with similar VET Curriculum Framework streams and Content

Endorsed Courses

Course Description: Industrial Technology Stage 6 consists of project work and an Industry Study that develop a broad range of skills and knowledge related to the industry focus area chosen, and an introduction to industrial processes and practices. The Focus Areas include Automotive Industries, Electronics Industries, Multi Media Industries, Timber Products and Furniture Industries.


While all classes study a common Industrial Technology Industry Study the different focus areas will operate a separate classes (ie. an IT Automotive class, an IT Electronics class, an IT Multi Media class, an IT Timber Products & Furniture class) Preliminary Course

The following sections are taught in relation to the relevant focus area:

Industry Study – structural, technical, environmental and sociological, personnel, Occupational Health and Safety

Design and Management – designing, drawing, computer applications, project management

Workplace Communication – literacy, calculations, graphics

Industry Specific Content and Production HSC Course

The following sections are taught in relation to the relevant focus area through the development of a Major Project and a study of the relevant industry:

Industry Study

Design and Management

Workplace Communication

Industry Specific Content and Production


In the Preliminary course, students must design, develop and construct a number of projects (at least one group project). Each project must include a management folio. Students also undertake the study of an individual business within the industry. In the HSC course, students must design, develop and construct a major project with a management folio. They also undertake a study of the overall industry related to the specific focus area.



Section I • Objective response questions specific to each industry focus area 10 Section II • Short-answer questions specific to each industry focus area. 15 Section III • One structured extended response question with an expected length of response of around four examination writing booklet pages (approximately 600 words) in total, based on the Industry Study section of the course. 15 Major Project and related management folio

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Course: Information Processes and Technology Course Code: IPT


Course Description: Information Processes and Technology is the study of computer based information systems. It focuses on information processes performed by these systems and the information technology that allows them to take place. Social, ethical and non-computer procedures resulting from the processes are considered. Different types of information systems are studied. Through project work, students will create their own information system to meet an identified need.

Main topics covered:

Preliminary Course: Introduction to Information skills and Systems (20%)

Information Systems in Context

Information Processes

Digital Representation of Data

Classification of Information Systems

Social and Ethical Issues Tools for Information processes (40%)

Collecting

Organising

Analysing

Storing and Retrieving

Processing

Transmitting and Receiving

Displaying

Planning, Design and Implementation (20%)

Understanding the Problem to be Solved

Making Decisions

Designing Solutions

Implementing

Testing, Evaluating and Maintaining

Social and Ethical Issues

Personal and Groups Systems and Projects

(20%)

Personal Information Systems

Group Information Systems

HSC Course Project(s) (20%)

Understanding the Problem

Making Decisions

Designing Solutions

Project Management

Social and Ethical Design

Implementing

Testing, Evaluating and Maintaining Information Systems and Databases (20%)

Information systems

Examples of Database Information Systems

Organisation Methods

Storage and Retrieval

Other Information Processes

Issues related to Information Systems Communication Systems (20%)

Characteristics of Communication Systems

Examples of Communication Systems

Transmitting and Receiving in Communication Systems

Other Information Processes in Communication Systems

Issues Related to Communication Systems Option Strands (40%) Students will select two of the following options:

Transaction Processing Systems

Decision Support Systems

Automated Manufacturing Systems

Multimedia Systems

Particular Course Requirements: There is no prerequisite study for the 2 unit Preliminary course. Completion of the 2 unit Preliminary course is a prerequisite to the study of the 2 unit HSC course.



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Information Systems and

databases

Communication Systems

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– Transaction processing

– Decision support systems

– Automated manufacturing

systems

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Course: Software Design and Development Course Code: SDD

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC Exclusions: Nil Board Developed Course

Course Description: The Preliminary course introduces students to the basic concepts of computer software design and development. It does this by looking at the different ways in which software can be developed, the tools that can be used to assist in this process and by considering the interaction between software and the other components of the computer system.

The HSC course builds on the Preliminary course and asks students to develop and document software using a variety of data structures and language facilities. Through this they will learn to solve a number of interesting and relevant software problems.


Concepts and Issues in the Design and Development of Software Social and ethical issues Hardware and software Software development approaches Introduction to Software Development Defining the problem and planning software solutions Building software solutions Checking software solutions Modifying software solutions Developing Software Solutions HSC Course Development and Impact of Software Solutions Social and ethical issues Application of software development approaches Software Development Cycle Defining and understanding the problem Planning and design of software solutions Implementation of software solutions Testing and evaluation of software solutions Maintenance of software solutions Developing a Solution Package Option Evolution of programming language or The software developers view of the hardware

Particular Course Requirements: Practical experience should occupy a minimum of 20% of the Preliminary course, and a minimum of 25% of the HSC course. There are software and course specifications.



A three hour written examination

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Design and development of software solutions

Project management techniques, including documentation, teamwork and communication.

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Course: Textiles and Design Course Code: T&D Fee: $30

2.units for each of Preliminary and HSC Board Developed Course Exclusions: Nil

Course Description: The Preliminary course involves the study of design, communication techniques, construction techniques, innovations, fibres, yarns, fabrics and the Australian textile industry. Practical experiences are integrated throughout the content areas and include experimental work and project work. The HSC course builds upon the Preliminary course and involves the study of the history and culture of design, contemporary designers, emerging technologies, sustainable technologies, consumer issues and the marketplace. This course integrates the development of a Major Textiles Project, which is specific to a selected focus area and which includes supporting documentation and textile item/s.


Design (40%)

Properties and Performance of Textiles (50%)

The Australian Textiles, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries (TCFAI) (10%) HSC Course

Design (20%)

Properties and Performance of Textiles (20%)

The Australian Textiles, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries (10%)

Major Textiles Project (50%)

Particular Course Requirements: In the Preliminary course, practical experiences should be integrated into the Design and Properties and Performance of Textiles areas of study, including experimental work and project work. In the HSC course, the Major Textiles Project allows students to develop a textile project that reflects either a cultural, historical or contemporary aspect of design. Students are expected to draw upon the knowledge and understanding of design, properties and performance and the TCFAI developed in the Preliminary course.



A written examination of one and a half hours Major Textiles Project

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Vocational Education and Training (VET) Courses

The Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) is the set of nationally agreed Quality Assurance arrangements for training and assessment services delivered by training organisations. The Northern Sydney Region, Department of Education is a Registered Training organisation and Cherrybrook Technology High School is a site of delivery for the following VET Industry Curriculum Frameworks (ICF) courses

Hospitality


Metals and Engineering

Retail

Industry Curriculum Framework (ICF) courses

An Industry Curriculum Framework course, studied as part of the HSC, enables students to acquire a range of technical, personal and organisational skills valued both within and beyond the workplace.

Students receive a nationally recognised Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) credential on successful completion of a course.

The examination mark from one Industry Curriculum Framework VET course or Accounting may be included in the calculation of a student‟s University Admission Index (UAI).

Assessment

School based assessment

VET courses are competency based. This requires students to develop the competencies, skills and knowledge described by each unit of competency.

Students must demonstrate to a qualified assessor that they can effectively carry out the various tasks to the standard required in the appropriate industry to be assessed as competent.

HSC examination (optional)

The optional Higher School Certificate (HSC) examination for Industry Curriculum Framework (240 hours) courses will involve a written examination made up of multiple-choice items, short answers and extended response items.

The examination is independent of the competency-based assessment undertaken during the course and has no impact on the eligibility of a student to receive AQF qualifications.

Work placement

Students in Industry Curriculum Framework courses must complete work placement of up to 70 hours for a 2 unit x 2 year course (240 hours). Additional hours are required for any extension courses - typically 35 hours for 120 hours of HSC credit.

School based apprenticeships and traineeships

School based apprenticeships and traineeships prepare students for a career in a particular industry, provide a training wage and skills training both on-the-job and off-the-job at school, TAFE NSW or with a private training provider.

Apprenticeships and/or Traineeships are available in a range of HSC VET courses, including all Industry Curriculum Frameworks.

A school based traineeship is generally completed over two years while students are still at school as part of the HSC.

A school based apprenticeship is undertaken over 2 years part-time while students are still at school as part of the HSC, and then continued over 3 years full-time post school.

Would you like to know more? -The school Careers Adviser or school VET coordinator has more information on VET courses and School based Apprenticeships and Traineeships.

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Other frameworks are available through TAFE colleges:

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Subject Course Extension

VET Curriculum Frameworks

Business Services (Administration)

Business Services – Office Administration (120 Hours) Business Services – Office Administration (240 hours)*

Business Services – Office Administration Extension (60 hours) Business Services – Office Administration Extension (120 hours)

Entertainment Entertainment 120 hours Entertainment (240 hours)*

Entertainment Specialist Studies (60 hours) Entertainment Specialist Studies (120 hours)

Primary Industries Primary Industries (120 hours) Primary Industries (240 hours)*

Primary Industries Extension (60 hours) Primary Industries Extension (120 hours)

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LIFE SKILLS COURSES

These courses are offered to students who do not intend to go to University but wish to have a Higher School Certificate.

These courses are designed for HSC students with special education needs. They were developed in recognition of the principle that the post-compulsory years of schooling should cater for all students who choose to participate. Students can only be placed in a Life Skills course by the HT Welfare, in consultation with the student and parents.

Course: Life Skills Course Code: see below

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC Board Developed Course

Course Descriptions: Course Codes:

The Board of Studies has developed Life Skills courses for Stage 6 in each broad area of learning. These courses have Board Developed status and can be used along with other Board Developed courses to meet requirements for the award of the Higher School Certificate.

English Life Skills ELS

Mathematics Life Skills MLS

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Life Skills (PDHPE)

PDLS

Citizenship and Society Life Skills CSLF

Science Life Skills SLS

Creative Arts Life Skills CALS

Technology and Applied Studies Life Skills TASLS

Work and the Community Life Skills WLS


The completion of a transition-planning process for each student is a condition of access to the Life Skills course.

The courses are available in the following subject areas and are only available after a parental interview with the Head Teacher of Stage 6 and the Head Teacher Welfare.

Assessment

As the student demonstrates achievement of a learning outcome, the class teacher notates the relevant section of the Profile of Student Achievement. There will not be an external examination for Life Skills courses.

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Board Endorsed Courses There are two types of Board Endorsed Courses – Content Endorsed Courses and School Developed Courses. Content Endorsed Courses have syllabuses endorsed by the Board of Studies to cater for

areas of special interest not covered in Board Developed Courses. TAFE delivered courses (which are written and delivered by TAFE) have Content Endorsed status granted by the Board.

Schools may also develop special courses in order to meet student needs. These courses

must be approved by the Board of Studies. There is no external examination for Board Endorsed Courses. Assessment is school based. All Board Endorsed Courses count towards the Higher School Certificate and appear on the student‟s Record of Achievement. However, Board Endorsed Courses do not count in the calculation of the Universities Admission Index (UAI). Board Endorsed Courses may be studied as 1 or 2 units and as Preliminary and/or HSC course.

Course: Computing Applications Course Code: CAP

Content Endorsed Course Exclusions: Board Developed Courses – Information Processes and Technology Software Design and Development and courses within the Information Technology Curriculum Framework.

Computers and related information technology permeate all aspects of contemporary life. Computer technology has become an integral part of the workplace and it has also become an increasingly obvious part of our entertainment and recreation. Computing and related information is a „hands-on‟ skills based course aimed at developing the student‟s abilities to utilise hardware and software to complete a range of practical experiences in a broad range of topic areas. Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of the role of computing in completing tasks and enable them to be confident users of the technology. Students will also develop skills in evaluation and be able to discriminate in the use of this technology to accomplish a defined task. It is expected that the target group for Computing Applications is those students who have had little practical experience in using computers. Schools may choose from a range of modules to develop a program of study that suits the needs of the group of students.

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Course: EXPLORING EARLY CHILDHOOD Course Code: EEC Fee: $40

Content Endorsed Course Students can study this 2 Unit course for 1 year. This means you can study this course in Year 11 from Terms 1-3.

Course Description Australian society acknowledges childhood as a unique and intense period for growth, development and learning. When members of society are provided with knowledge about childhood development they will then be able to support and encourage this development when interacting with children. The Exploring Early Childhood course aims to achieve this by giving students an overview of development and related issues within an early childhood context. This course provides the opportunity to consider a range of issues in relation to the individual student, their family and the community. As well as reflecting on the personal relevance of childhood issues, students are encouraged to consider the implications with children, be these as a parent, friend, carer or educator.

Main Topics Covered The Core Studies are compulsory. There are three parts to the core: Part A: Pregnancy and Childbirth (15 hours) Part B: Child Growth and Development (20 hours) Part C: Promoting Positive Behaviour (10 hours) The Optional modules The Optional modules can occupy 15-30 hours (indicative time) of study, depending on student interest, available resources and intended depth of treatment. The Optional modules include

1. Learning Experiences for Young Children 2. Play and the Developing Child 3. Starting School 4. Gender and Young Children 5. Children and Change 6. Children of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities 7. Historical and Cultural Contexts of Childhood 8. The Children‟s Services Industry 9. Young Children and Media 10. Young Children and the Law 11. Children‟s Literature 12. Food and Nutrition 13. Child Health and Safety

14. Young Children with Special Needs.

Particular Course Requirements Students are required to keep a book throughout the course. As well there are a number of excursions to Early Childhood Centres that students are required to attend in order to have opportunities to observe and interact directly with young children in order to complete planned assessment tasks.

Employment and University Opportunities As well as continuing tertiary studies in Early Childhood Studies at University, Tafe or other tertiary institutions, students may find employment opportunities in this area of study. For current information see the Careers Adviser or your class teacher in this course.

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Course: Ceramics Course Code: CER Fee: $85

Content Endorsed Course Exclusions: projects developed for assessment in one subject are not to be used either in full or in part for assessment in any other subject

Course Description Ceramics offers students the opportunity to explore contemporary artistic practices that make use of ceramic methods and materials. Students will use their own experience and understanding of the world to interpret and analyse artworks. The course offers opportunities for investigation using a number of clay bodies and develops students‟ understanding and skills, which contribute to an informed critical practice. The course is designed to enable students to gain an increasing accomplishment and independence in their representation of ideas using the ceramic medium and understand and value how this practice invites different interpretations and explanations of the world. In contemporary societies that are becoming increasingly synthetic and depersonalised, ceramics offers students opportunities to reinterpret the world and develop a sense of personal satisfaction and achievement. It encourages an empathy with the properties of natural materials and an opportunity to experience the deep pleasure and satisfaction which comes from transforming these materials into objects which have personal meaning and significance. Students will develop knowledge, skills and understanding through the making of ceramic vessels and sculptures that lead to and demonstrate conceptual and technical accomplishment. They will also develop knowledge, skills and understanding that lead to increasingly accomplished critical and historical investigations of contemporary Ceramics.

Main Topics Covered The two mandatory areas of

Introduction to Ceramics &

Occupational Health and Safety The remainder of the course will be selected from the following modules:

Handbuilding

Throwing

Sculptural Forms

Kilns

Glaze Technologies

Surface Treatment An additional module of an Individual Ceramic Project extends students‟ learning experiences and may reflect students‟ increasing interests and desire to specialise in one or more of the

ceramic practices.

Particular Course Requirements Students are required to keep a diary throughout the course.

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Course: Photography, Video and Digital Imaging Course Code: PHO Fee: $85

Content Endorsed Course Exclusions: projects developed for assessment in one subject are not to be used either in full or in part for assessment in any other subject

Course Description Photography, Video and Digital Imaging offers students the opportunity to explore contemporary artistic practices that make use of photography, video and digital imaging. These fields of artistic practice resonate within students‟ experience and understanding of the world and are highly relevant to contemporary ways of interpreting the world. The course offers opportunities for investigation of one or more of these fields and develops students‟ understanding and skills, which contribute to an informed critical practice. The course is designed to enable students to gain an increasing accomplishment and independence in their representation of ideas in the fields of photography and/or video and/or digital imaging and understand and value how these fields of practice invite different interpretations and explanations.

Students will develop knowledge, skills and understanding through the making of photographs, and/or videos and/or digital images that lead to and demonstrate conceptual and technical accomplishment. They will also develop knowledge, skills and understanding that lead to increasingly accomplished critical and historical investigations of photography and/or video and/or digital imaging.

Main Topics Covered Modules may be selected in any of the two broad fields of

Video

Digital Imaging. Modules include: Introduction to the Field; Developing a Point of View; Traditions, Conventions, Styles and Genres; Manipulated Forms; The Arranged Image; and Temporal Accounts. An Occupational, Health and Safety Module is mandatory. The additional module Individual/collaborative project extends students‟ learning experiences and may reflect students‟ increasing interests and desire to specialise in one or more of these fields or explore the connections further between the fields.

Particular Course Requirements Students are required to keep a diary throughout the course.

Employment and University Opportunities As well as continuing tertiary studies in Visual Arts or Media studies at university or other tertiary institutions, students are finding employment opportunities in graphic arts, design, film and television, photography and advertising. For current information see the Careers Adviser or your Art Teacher. HOME

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Content Endorsed Courses available through TAFE

The following courses may be used to satisfy the requirements for the award of either Preliminary Certificate (Year 11) or the Higher School Certificate (Year 12). These courses cannot be counted towards the ATAR. Students undertaking any of these courses should be aware that the courses commence at a time that will cause some normal lessons to be missed due to travel times. This missed work will need to be caught up by the student. Only students who are able to make a firm commitment to attend these courses should apply. Separate application forms are available from Mrs Ferguson and Mrs Davidson. Please note that your acknowledgment of your wish to study one of these courses on the “Expressions of Interest” form which you return to the school office does not mean that you are entered for a course. Hornsby TAFE Non Framework Courses Units Aviation 2 CAD – Architectural 2 Community Services - Welfare 2 Design Foundation 2 Design Fashion 2 Digital Motion Graphics (Animation) 2 Events Management 2 Furnishings (Furniture) 2 Legal Administration 2 Marketing 2 Multimedia (Design or Video) 2 Nursing – Allied Health 2 Nursing – Health Serv. Assistance 2 Photography 2 Web Design 2

Meadowbank TAFE Non Framework Courses Units

Beauty Therapy – Make-up 2 Beauty Therapy – Nails 2 Boating Services 2 Children‟s Services 2 Community Rec. (Sport -Fitness) 2 Community Services - Welfare 2 Computer Skills (CAD) 2 Hairdressing 2 Marketing 2 Media – News Journalism 2 Nursing – Allied Health 2 Photography 2 Plumbing 2 Property Services (Real Estate) 2 Radio Broadcasting 2 Ryde TAFE Non Framework Courses Units Events Management 2 Floristry 2

School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships An option for some students in Year 11 will be School-based Part-Time Traineeships or Apprenticeships. Such students will be able to combine study for the HSC, a recognized VET qualification and paid work. School Based Traineeships/Apprenticeships in schools provide secondary students with three qualifications:-

A nationally recognized VET qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF):

A Certificate of Proficiency on satisfactory completion of the traineeship;

Credit toward the HSC

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Students are enrolled in the relevant trade course at either Certificate II or Certificate III level and complete their formal training by the end of Term 3 before the HSC to ensure the student receives appropriate credit for the HSC. Students must complete a minimum of 100-180 days (depending on the industry area) on-the-job training by 31 December of the year they complete the HSC. This is in the form of paid employment as a school-based apprentice or trainee. Traineeships are available in just about any career area but common areas include: Motor Industry – Traineeships (known as T3) will be offered in Office Administration, Spare Parts and Vehicle Servicing. Participants will be required to attend Hornsby TAFE from 2.00pm until 6.00pm every Tuesday, work at a motor dealership one day per week, and attend school for the remainder of the week to undertake their HSC studies. The traineeship will contribute 3 units to the student‟s Preliminary and HSC years. Students in the Office Administration Traineeship may elect to sit the HSC exam in Business Administration if they wish to have it credited towards an ATAR. McDonalds – McDonalds Traineeships will be offered in Retail Operations. As well as paid work at a McDonalds store, participants will be undertaking theoretical study as part of their traineeships which will be done by McDonalds management. The traineeship will contribute up to 5 units to the student‟s HSC (expected to be done over two years by most students though – say 2 units in Yr 11 and 3 units in Yr 12). Students in this program cannot do the Retail Operations course offered at school, but they may elect to undertake the exam in Retail Operations if they wish to have it credited towards an ATAR. Apprenticeships are possible in Automotive, Hospitality, Construction, Electrotechnology, and Metal & Engineering areas.

How Do They Work? Typically a student will spend 3½ days at school, ½ day at training (usually TAFE) and 1 day on the job. Plus ½ of school holidays on the job. School-based apprentices will continue working and training full-time once they graduate from school so they can gain the Certificate III qualification and become a qualified tradesperson. Whilst at school school-based apprentices and trainees will be provided with necessary equipment such as textbooks, workbooks, safety equipment, tools and uniforms required for the training. Further information available on www.sbatinnsw.info See Mrs C Ferguson / Mrs Davidson if interested in applying for School-Based Apprenticeships or Traineeships.

University HSC Courses The University of Sydney offers one HSC Board-endorsed course:

Mind and Morality 1U

This course gives Yr 11/12 students the opportunity to study units outside the school as it is offered through the University‟s Summer School. The course is worth one unit but will not count towards the ATAR (may be used as credit towards an arts degree at the University of Sydney though). Currently the cost of the course is $700. Information about this subject and application forms are available on the website at www.summer.usyd.edu.au/hsc HOME

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2012 Stage 6 Booklet

Documents

Transcript of 2012 Stage 6 Booklet