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SENIOR SECONDARY
SCHOOLING2020 - 2021
Information for Year 10 Students and their Parents
The
WASSAAll students receive a Western Australian Statement of
Student Achievement (WASSA) when they complete
Year 12.
The WASSA:
• formally records a student’s achievement in every
course, qualification and program that the student
has completed in senior secondary schooling
• provides evidence of achievement
All Students
The WACE
The Western Australian Certificate of Education
(WACE) is awarded to students who have
successfully completed senior secondary schooling
in WACE studies and have met the WACE
requirements.
The majority of students in Western Australia
achieve the WACE.
Study towards the WACE can be undertaken over a
lifetime.
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WACE RequirementsStudents must:
Complete one of three course
combination options
• Complete at least four Year 12
ATAR courses* OR
• Complete at least five Year 12
General courses and/or ATAR
courses or equivalent OR
• Complete a Certificate II (or
higher) VET qualification in
combination with ATAR, General
or Foundation Courses
Demonstrate the literacy and
numeracy standards
Meet the requirements for breadth
and depth of study
Meet the achievement standard
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Literacy and Numeracy standard requirement
Students must demonstrate minimum standards of literacy and numeracy by either:
• demonstrating the standard through the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment
(OLNA); OR
• pre-qualifying for a particular component by achieving Band 8 or higher in reading,
writing and numeracy in their Year 9 NAPLAN and being exempted from that
component in the OLNA.
Breadth and Depth requirementStudents must complete a minimum of 20 units or the equivalent, including:
Four units from an English course, post-Year 10, including at least one pair of
Year 12 units from an English learning area course
one pair of Year 12 units from List A
one pair of Year 12 units from List B
A minimum of ten Year 12 units or the equivalent
Achievement
Standard
Requirement
Students must achieve 14 C grades or higher (or
equivalents) in Year 11 and Year 12 units, including at
least six C grades (or equivalents) in Year 12 units.
Study Options
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Students are offered three study options which they can mix and match:
WACE Courses
Four course types – ATAR, General, Foundation and VET
industry specific
VET Programs
Endorsed Programs
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) coursesThese courses:
A B
C D
Are examined by the School
Curriculum and Standards
Authority (the Authority)
There are written examinations for
all ATAR courses.
Are used by the Tertiary
Institutions Service Centre (TISC)
to calculate a student’s Australian
Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
There are practical examinations
for some ATAR courses. Students
must complete both examinations
in these courses.
Completing
ATAR
Courses
Students enrolled in a Year 12 ATAR course pair of
units are required to sit the written and, if the course
has one, practical examination.
Students who do not sit the examination will not:
• have a course mark or grade recorded on their
WASSA
• receive an ATAR course report
• have the pair of units completed in that year
contribute towards any of the WACE requirements.
General coursesThese courses:
A B
C
Are not externally examined.
Are designed for students who are typically
aiming to enter further vocationally based
training or the workforce directly from school
Have an externally set task (EST)
which is set by the Authority
VET Industry Specific coursesThese courses:
A B
C D
Include a full VET qualification and
mandatory workplace learning
Qualifications undertaken through VET
industry specific courses can be used to
meet the Certificate II or higher requirement
of the WACE
Contribute towards the WACE as
course units
The workplace learning component of
the course contributes as unit
equivalents towards the WACE.
Vocational
Education
& Training
(VET) VET is nationally recognised and enables students to
gain qualifications for all types of employment, and
specific skills to help them in the workplace or in
further training.
• As part of the minimum WACE requirements, a
student may complete a Certificate II or higher in
combination with ATAR, General or Foundation
courses.
• Studying VET can provide up to eight units towards
the number of course units students need to
complete to achieve their WACE.
• Students will typically enrol in four or five additional
ATAR, General or Foundation courses to meet the
WACE requirements.
VET
contribution
to the WACE
VET and the
WACE
Endorsed Programs
• provide access to areas of learning not covered by WACE courses or VET programs
and contribute to the WACE as unit equivalents
• are for students wishing to participate in programs that are delivered in a variety of
settings by schools, workplaces, universities and community organisations.
These programs:
Endorsed
Programs
and the
WACE
Endorsed programs can be used to:
• contribute towards the breadth and depth
requirement and the achievement standard
requirement of the WACE
• count as a maximum of four unit equivalents
towards the WACE – two unit equivalents in Year
11 and two unit equivalents in
Year 12.
The list of endorsed programs is available on the Authoritywebsite.
Categories of Endorsed Programs
Authority-Developed Endorsed Programs
Provider-Developed Endorsed Programs
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There are three categories of endorsed programs,
which differ in respect to the developer, the type of
evidence required for determining student achievement
and the quality assurance process.
These categories are:
School-Developed Endorsed Programs
Changing
Courses in
Year 11 & 12• The Authority publishes dates about changing
enrolments in its Activities Schedule.
• There are points in the semester after which
students should not change courses because it
would be unlikely they could complete the
assessment program.
• Changing means students replace one course
enrolment with another.
• Withdrawing means students are no longer studying
a course.
• If students withdraw from a course in Year 12, their
enrolment course for the year is not recorded on
their WASSA. This means no credit is given for the
work done for the year’s units prior to dropping the
course.
Changing
courses and
withdrawing
from courses
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Disability
Adjustments
• Adjustments will be made to the OLNA conditions, if
a student’s access to the assessment is significantly
affected by a disability, impairment, illness or
impediment.
• Evidence of a disability, diagnosed by a specialised
medical professional, is required for adjustment.
• The Guidelines for disability adjustments for timedassessments is available on the Authority website athttps://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/assessment/disability-adjustment-guidelines
2020 Yr 11 Senior School Offerings
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Overview of VET courses2020 - 2021
VET School Offerings 2020Year 11 & Year 12 (Continuation into 2021 for 2 year programs)
Cert II Creative Industries (Media) – 2 Years
Cert II Visual Arts – 2 Years
Cert II Sport Coaching – 2 Years
Cert II Business – 1 Year
Cert II Logistics – 1 Year
Cert II Engineering Pathways – 2 Years
Prerequisite Band 6 or 7 higher in Reading & Writing
Prerequisite Band 6 or 7 higher in Reading & Writing
Cert III Music Industry – 2 Years
Interview and/or Lower School music focus
Endorsed Program Offering 2020
Students are released one day per week
over the yearFour units – maximum over two years can
contribute to WACE
Students who wish to participate in this
program will need to show Work
Readiness prior to a placement being
made
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Completion of a logbook – Attendance,
Tasks, Theory Questions, Employer
Feedback
Each 55 hours equate to 1 unit completion
ADWPL (Authority Developed Workplace Learning)
Workplace Learning Logbook
VET
Opportunities
Off-Site
• Students can apply for positions at TAFE and other
outside agency programs in 2020 e.g. South
Metropolitan TAFE, Motor Traders
• Applications are made on-line in most instances –
some require interviews and aptitude testing.
• Semester 1 School Reports are requested –
looking at Attendance and School comments
• All are competitive – but worthwhile
• Heavily subsidised by the Department of
Training
• Different learning environment
• Nationally recognised
VET
Opportunities
Off-Site
2 Days per Week (Thurs & Fri)
Metal Fabrication – Heavy (PAIS) - Cert II Engineering Thornlie or Midland - 1 Year
Fitter Machinist (PAIS) - Cert II Engineering Thornlie – 1 Year
Plumbing or Painting – MPA (PAIS) - Cert II Blg & Const Jandakot or St Norbert’s Thurs - 2 Years Plumbing at Thornlie
Automotive – Light Mechanical (PAIS) - Cert II Carlisle – 1 Year or MTA Maddington
Automotive – Vehicle Spray Painting or Panel Beating (PAIS) - Cert II Carlisle – 1 Year
Automotive – Heavy Auto (PAIS) - Cert II Auto Bodybuilding (Bus & Truck) Thornlie – 1 Year
Carpentry with Brick & Blocklaying (PAIS) - Cert II Thornlie or Armadale – 1 Year
Hairdressing - Cert II Beaconsfield – 1 Year - Year 12’s only
Aviation (Flight Ops) Cabin Crew - Cert III Jandakot – 1 Year - Year 12’s only
Aeroskills - Poly Cert II Autoskills (Avionics) Jandakot – 1 Year
Hospitality (Retail Baking) - Poly Cert II Bentley – 1 Year
Electrotechnology – Career start with CET (PAIS) - Cert II Jandakot – 2 Years
Public Sector Paid Traineeships – Business and ICT - Cert II various locations – 2 Years
VET
Opportunities
Off-Site
1 Day per Week
Automotive (Electrical/Light Auto) – Cert I &
II Auto Voc Prep Kwinana – 2 Years
Electrotechnology – Career Start (PAIS) –
Cert II - Thornlie 2 Years
Automotive Intro Pre Vocational – Cert I
Rockingham – 1 Year
Automotive (Light Auto) – Cert I & II Auto
Voc Prep Kwinana – 2 Years
Electronics & Computer Assembly – 2 quals
– Cert II Thornlie – 1 Year
Retail Makeup – Cert III Northbridge – 2
Years
Electronics – Cert II Beaconsfield – 1 Year Info, Digital Media & Technology – Cert III
Thornlie – 2 Years
Population Health – Cert II Mount Lawley
(Year 11/12) – 1 Year
Hairdressing – Cert II Beaconsfield – 2 Years Outdoor Recreation (Marine Tourism) –
Cert II Maritime – 2 Years
Media – Cert III Thornlie – 1 Year
Sampling & Measurement – Cert II Aberdeen
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Events – Cert III Northbridge – 1 Year Engineering – Technical – Cert III Thornlie or
Beaconsfield – 1 Year
Business – Cert III Thornlie (Fri) 2 Years –
Cert III Northbridge (Year 11)
Tourism – Cert III Northbridge – 1 Year Construction Administration – Cert II Bldg &
Const (ParaProf) Northbridge (Year 11 only) –
2 Years
Fashion – Cert II Applied Fashion & Design
Bentley – 1 Year or 2 Years
Animal Studies – Cert II Peel & Murdoch – 6
Months
Events – Cert III Northbridge (Thurs or Fri) 1
Year – Cert III Bentley 1 Year
Sampling & Measurement - Cert II East
Perth – 1 Year
Landscaping – Cert II Murdoch – 2 Years Building & Construction – Trades &
Paraprofessional – Cert II Forrestfield/Thornlie
– 2 Years
Warehousing – Paid Traineeship – Cert II
Maddington – 1 Year
Aeronautics – Cert IV (Commercial Pilot)
Jandakot (Thurs) – 2 Years
Childcare – Cert II Community Services
Midland – 1 Year
Process Plant Operations – Cert II ACEPT /
Munster – 2 Years
Hospitality (Front of House) – Cert II Bentley
– 1 Year
VET
Opportunities
Off-Site
College of Electrical Training (CET) – applications due XXXX
Qualification Campus Day/s Years
Cert II Electrotechnology
(Career Start)
Maddington Thurs or Fri 2
Master Plumbers Association and Master Painters & Decorators (MPA) – applications due XXXX
Qualification Campus Day/s Years
Cert II Building &
Construction - PLUMBING
Jandakot or St Norbert’s Thurs or Fri 2
Cert II Building &
Construction - PAINTING
Jandakot, Maylands, John
Forrest SHS
Thurs 2
Motor Traders Association (MTA) – applications due XXXX
Qualification Campus Day/s Years
Cert II Automotive Servicing
Technology
Maddington Thurs or Fri 2
• These are paid training and work placements.
Students will need to apply on-line and go through
an interview process if short-listed; OR
• Convert part-time/casual work to a traineeship
model
VET
Opportunities
Off-Site
Unique Student Identifier (USI)All students will need to get a USI Number for:
The USI Number is required for
anyone doing a certificate – part
or full qualification
Qualifications delivered at
school
All applications made for off-
site programs (need by end of
Term 2 – some for the
beginning of Term 3 2019)
To get your USI you will need a
form of ID e.g. a Medicare Card
Follow the prompts to register
on the following website:
www.usi.gov.au
Overview of Design & Technology courses
2020 - 2021
Materials Design & Technology
The Materials Design and Technology General course is a practical course. Students can
choose to work with metal, textiles or wood, with the design and manufacture of products
as the major focus. Students have the opportunity to develop and practise skills that
contribute to creating a physical product, while acquiring an appreciation of the application
of a design process, and an understanding of the need for materials sustainability. Students
will learn and practise manufacturing processes and technologies, including principles of
design, planning and management.
Wood or Metals
Materials Design & Technology
Practical
Emphasis on Design, Planning and
Management
• Investigate – relating to sources of
design, needs, aesthetics, function,
cost, safety, the environment.
Understand the properties of the wood
or metals they use. Strength, durability,
shrinkage etc.
• Devise
o Communication techniques: sketch/
draw/render a design project.
o Understand what makes up a design
– line, shape, texture, colour.
o Putting the final design into a brief
and presentation
• Production
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Working with Wood or Metal as the focus –
the Design & Production of small projects
Assessment
Design – 25%
Production – 60%
Response – 15% (evaluation of product)
Wood or Metals
STEM Pathway into Senior School
Engineering General
OR
Cert II Engineering Pathways
(trades)
OR
Profile application to TAFE
Year 11 and 12
Robotics
Year 7
Electronics
Year 8
Mechatronics
Year 9
Engineering
Year 10
General Engineering - Mechatronics
In Unit 1, students develop an understanding of the engineering design
process, they study and interpret a given design brief, learn a range of
research skills and devise methods to develop concepts, then plan and
communicate proposed solutions. They study engineering theory and
theory of mechatronics, and learn to integrate and use this knowledge
to develop and present proposals for practical solutions.
In Unit 2, students focus on automation and technical innovation, and
how technologies impact on society.
Assessment – Design – 20%; Production – 70%; Response – 10%
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The Engineering Studies General course consists of two units that provide
students with the opportunity to design, make, analyse, test and evaluate
mechatronics devices. These devices integrate electrical/electronic circuits, and
control processes using microcontrollers and mechanical actuators. Students are
to apply engineering processes, understand underpinning scientific and
mathematical principles, develop engineering technology skills and explore the
interrelationships between engineering and society.
Certificate II
Engineering
Pathways
• 2-year course
• The qualification is intended for people interested in an
engineering or relating working environment. It will equip
students with knowledge and skills which will enhance their
prospects of employment in an engineering or related
working environment.
• Application
o The learning program develops trade-like skills. E.g.
Focus on introduction to welding as well as machining
• As part of the course, students will be given the
opportunity to complete a White Card.
Overview of Art/Home Economics courses
2020 - 2021
Subjects on OfferCertificates:
A B
C
Certificate III Music Industry
2 Year course
Certificate II Creative Industries
2 Year course
Certificate II Visual Arts
2 Year course
Subjects on OfferGeneral Courses:
A B
C D
Graphic Design
Available Year 11 & 12
Food Science
Year 11 & 12
Dance
Year 11 & 12
Children, Family and Child Community
Year 11 & 12
Subjects on OfferATAR:
A B
Visual Art
Year 11
Food Science and Technology
Year 11
Certificate II Creative Industries
Core units:
• Apply work health and safety practices
• Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge
• Work effectively with others
Electives:
• Follow a design Process
• Develop techniques for presenting information on air
• Assist with a basic camera shoot
• Usher patrons
• Develop basic audio skills and knowledge
• Perform basic sound editing
• Capture a digital image
This is a practical and hands on course that covers a broad range of media. The students have an opportunity to
go on excursion to Channel 9 media in Year 12 and Murdoch University in year 11. These excursions will support
students in completing the course.
Certificate II Visual Art
Core units:
• Make simple creative works
• Use basic drawing techniques
• Source and use information relevant to own arts practice
• Contribute to health and safety of others
Electives:
• Develop sculptural skills
• Develop painting skills
• Develop digital imaging skills
• Develop printmaking skills
• Document the creative process
The Visual Art Certificate course provides students with a broad range of studio options. This is a very hands on
course that allows student to develop strong skills in a range of media. Incursions from other artists are being
embedded into the course delivery to support student in developing more complex figure painting skills.
Certificate III Music Industry
Core units:
• Implement copyright arrangements
• Contribute to health and safety of self and others
• Work effectively in the music industry
• Apply knowledge of style and genre to music industry
practice
Electives:
• Provide event staging support
• Make a music demo
• Contribute to backup accompaniment
• Develop technical skills in performance
• Compose Simple Songs and Musical Pieces
• Develop Ensemble Skills for Playing or Singing Music
• Prepare for performances
This course provides students with multiple opportunities to perform in a variety of contexts including primary
school tours and a performance night at the college which is run by the students in the course for assessment.
The course also features a new unit ‘Make a music demo’ and students will have the opportunity.
Dance
General
Students studying year 11 General Dance will be challenged to extend their
fitness, strength and flexibility whilst also furthering their knowledge of
dance styles and technique. In the theory component of the course students
respond to, analyse and evaluation of own, others’ or professional dance
works.
This course focuses on the following:
• Exploring the components of dance
• Choreography
• Performance Contextual knowledge
• Performance
• Examples of genres that may be studied in this unit include, but are not
limited to: contemporary, ballet, jazz, hip‐hop, tap, ballroom and cultural
dance, for example, Spanish, Indian.
• To support students in these projects, all students in this course have
the opportunity to participate in the annual full day contemporary dance
workshop and attend a contemporary musical theatre performance.
The Year 11 Design Graphics course is designed for students who
enjoying working with hand held drawing materials and computer
Adobe graphics software. The students will develop skills in using
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator software for a range of purposes and
formats including typeface portraits, event flyers, bookmarks and
personal stamps. This courses focuses on the following themes:
Unit 1: Design Fundamentals
• Introducing students to foundations processes, skills and theory.
• Projects include logo development and poster designs,
• hand based drawing skills and skill development in Adobe Illustrator,
InDesign and Photoshop
Unit 2: Personal Design
• Unit focuses on producing design solutions that are based on
students personal interests.
• Students have an opportunity to develop designs for a teenage
audience.
Graphic
Design
General
Food
Science
General
Students develop practical food-related skills, understandings and attitudes that
enhance their problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills. In the Food
Science and Technology General course students:
• Develop their interests and skills through the design, production and
management of food-related tasks.
• Develop knowledge of the sensory, physical, chemical and functional
properties of food and apply these in practical situations.
• Explore innovations in science and technology and changing consumer
demands.
• Explore new and emerging foods and technologies encourage the design,
development and marketing of a range of products, services and systems.
• Develop a range of creative food dishes such as pizza, pavlova, crème
caramel and home-made pasta.
• This is a theory and practical learning experience for students wishing to
pursue a career in nutrition, health, food and beverage manufacturing, food
processing, community services, hospitality and retail.
The Children, Family and the Community General course focuses on
the factors that influence human development and the wellbeing of
individuals, families and communities.
Topics include:
• Hereditary and environmental influences on the growth and
development of a child
• Developmental domains and creating resources to support
developmental milestones.
• Family diversity and the various factors that impact on the ability of
individuals and families to lead healthy lives.
• Producing and evaluating products, resources and services
designed to meet the needs of individuals and families.
• This course caters for students seeking career pathways in areas,
such as education, nursing, psychology, counseling, community
services, childcare and health.
Childcare
General
ATAR Visual Art
Unit 1 – Differences
• ideas of a point of view, personal
beliefs, opinion and visions.
Unit 2 – Identity
• about how you see yourself,
culture and political ideas relating
to present day life or historical
events.
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The ATAR Visual Art course is suitable for students looking for greater extension of their skills and understanding of art culture in the
context of history. More complex art works will combine art ideas relevant to todays social issues and the ongoing development of a
personal style. A focus on 2D art styles from painting, printmaking and mixed media elements will be delivered in the course.
Visual Art focuses on the following themes:
A deeper understanding of key artist’s and movements from the 1800- until now will be delivered in this course. Investigation and
analysis of artworks will support the development of your own personal ideas. The ATAR exam will center around your ability to
critically analyse artworks to unpack their meaning.
ATAR Food Science
Unit 1 – Food Science
• research primary and secondary
processing of foods and its effect on the
food nutrition, quality and supply.
• Students research new and innovative
technologies and are given an
opportunity to investigate, design,
produce and evaluate their own food
products.
Unit 2 – The Undercover Story
• investigate food preservation and
processing techniques
• investigate the principles of dietary
planning and produce a range of recipes
to cater for specific nutritional needs.
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The Food Science and Technology ATAR course is a dynamic and creative course allowing students to explore, understand and
create Food. Career opportunities in areas that include nutrition, health, food and beverage manufacturing, food processing,
community services, hospitality, and retail.
Overview of Digital Technologies courses
2020 - 2021
Computer
Science
General
This is a new course in 2020 for students interested in Digital Technologies.
This course focuses on the principles, concepts and skills needed for
personal use of computer systems and the use of communication and
information systems.
Topics include:
• Systems analysis and development - the functions and technical
capabilities of systems.
• Managing data - the difference between data and information, different
types of data and the varied representation of data.
• Developing software - the Systems Development Cycle (SDC) that
includes some basic systems engineering and the application of
standards.
• Programming - different types of programming languages are
investigated, basic constructs and analysing problems.
• Networks and communication - the various structures and components
of a network and application of connectivity standards relating to
networks and the internet.
This a new course in 2020 for students interested in Digital Technologies.
This course focuses on the principles, concepts and skills needed for
personal use of computer systems and the use of communication and
information systems.
Topics include:
• Systems analysis and development - the functions and technical
capabilities of systems.
• Managing data - the difference between data and information, different
types of data and the varied representation of data.
• Developing software - the Systems Development Cycle (SDC) that
includes some basic systems engineering and the application of
standards.
• Programming - different types of programming languages are
investigated, basic constructs and analysing problems.
• Networks and communication - the various structures and components
of a network and application of connectivity standards relating to
networks and the internet.
Computer
Science
ATAR
Overview of Mathematics courses
2020 - 2021
Courses• Mathematics courses – General courses and
ATAR courses.
• Each course has 4 units – Units 1 and 2 in Year 11
and Units 3 and 4 in Year 12.
• The WACE examination in Year 12 is for each of
the three ATAR courses and is based on Units 3 and
4 only.
• The General course (Mathematics Essential) has a
compulsory EST (externally set task) in Year 12.
Pathways
Each Course focuses on a pathway that will meet the learning needs of the
particular group of students.
Mathematics Courses at SRC4 Courses:
A B
C
Essential Mathematics
(Not for university entry)
Mathematics Methods
Mathematics Applications
D Specialist Mathematics
The General Course:
• Mathematics Essential – prepares students to
prepare for post school options of employment
and further training.
General
Course
ATAR
Courses
The 3 ATAR courses are:
• Mathematics Methods – focuses on statistical analysis
and calculus.
• Mathematics Specialist – focuses on rigorous
mathematical arguments and proofs and mathematical
modelling (This is not a stand alone course and must be
taken with Mathematics Methods).
• Mathematics Applications – focuses on financial
modelling, geometric and trigonometric analysis,
graphical and network analysis and growth and decay in
sequences.
Prerequisites
Mathematics Methods: Students must meet OLNA
requirements for graduation and must complete the
Mathematics 10A curriculum to a satisfactory
standard.
Mathematics Specialist: Students must choose
Mathematics Methods and achieve an A or B grade
in the Mathematics 10A curriculum.
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02
03
Prerequisites for all ATAR courses must be met.
Mathematics Applications: Students must meet
OLNA requirements for graduation and must
achieve an A or B grade at the Year 10
achievement standard.
Overview of Science courses2020 - 2021
Courses
The WACE examination in Year 12
The General Courses
Science Courses
Each Course has 4 Units
General courses and ATAR courses.
Units 1 and 2 in Year 11 and Units 3 and 4 in Year 12. (Earth & Environmental Science, Integrated Science) have
a compulsory EST (externally set task) in Year 12.
is for each of the ATAR courses and is based on Units 3
and 4 only.
Pathways• Each Course focuses on a pathway has been
developed in years 7 to 10 in Biology, Chemistry,
Physics and Earth Sciences that meet the learning
needs and interests of our students.
• In all courses, tasks will include a combination of
practical components, fieldwork, take home
investigations (with in-class validations), in-class
tests and external EST/exams.
Science Courses at SRC
ATAR Chemistry
ATAR Biology
ATAR Human Biology
ATAR Physics
General Earth & Environmental
Science
General Integrated Science
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General
Courses
• General Earth & Environmental Science
assists students to further develop their scientific
skills of curiosity, observation, collection and
analysis of evidence in the context of the dynamic
planet Earth, and provides an understanding of the
minerals and energy industry and its contribution to
Western Australia’s economy.
• General Integrated Science
enables students to investigate science issues in the
context of the world around them, and includes
aspects of biology, chemistry, geology and physics.
PrerequisitesPrerequisites for all ATAR courses must be met.
A minimum of a B grade in Year
10 Science
It is strongly recommended that all
OLNA categories have been
successfully completed
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• Biology
explores and allows students to gain an
appreciation of life, and a better understanding of
the living world
• Human Biology
explores what it is to be human—how the human
body works, the origins of human variation,
inheritance in humans, the evolution of the human
species and population genetics.
ATAR
Courses
ATAR
Courses
• Chemistry
equips students with the knowledge, understanding and
opportunity to investigate properties and reactions of
materials, and prepares students to be responsible and
efficient users of specialised chemical products and
processes at home or in the workplace.
• Physics
students learn how energy and energy transformations
can shape the environment from the small scale (inside
an atom’s electron cloud), to the human scale (in
vehicles and the human body), and to the large scale
(interactions between galaxies). Students will use
analytical thinking to explain and predict physical
phenomena, and use problem-solving to make and
justify conclusions – skills that are transferable to other
subjects and workplaces.
Overview of English courses2020 - 2021
ATAR
English
Subject
Selection
The English ATAR course focuses on developing
students’ analytical, creative, and critical thinking
and communication skills in all language modes,
encouraging students to critically engage with texts
from their contemporary world, the past, and from
Australian and other cultures. Through close study
and wide reading, viewing and listening, students
develop the ability to analyse and evaluate the
purpose, stylistic qualities and conventions of
texts and to enjoy creating imaginative, interpretive,
persuasive and analytical responses in a range of
written, oral, multimodal and digital forms.
Pathway
A/B Grade in Year 10
ATAR 11
ATAR 12
• You will read – In class readings and set readings at home
(required).
• You will write – In class timed assessments as well as
regular written expression of your ability to understand key
terminology as applied to texts.
• You will watch – Movies and documentaries and work on a
viewer’s (individual/personal) and an audience’s (broader/
cultural) perspective.
• You will develop – Critical and analytical thinking skills, the
ability to express points of view from a number of different
perspectives and competently and succinctly show your
understanding in a variety of ways.
• You should have – Good grammar, spelling, syntax,
organisation and an understanding of what is happening in
the world around you.
What
does this
mean?
General
English
The English General course focuses on consolidating
and refining the skills and knowledge needed by
students to become competent, confident and
engaged users of English in everyday, community,
social, further education, training and workplace
contexts. The course is designed to provide students
with the skills to succeed in a wide range of post-
secondary pathways by developing their language,
literacy and literary skills. Students comprehend,
analyse, interpret, evaluate and create analytical,
imaginative, interpretive and persuasive texts in a
range of written, oral, multimodal and digital forms.
Pathway
Grade C or below in Year 10
General English Year 11
General English Year 12
• You will write – A number of different assessment
pieces and journal entries, preparation at home and
in class with “final” copies at home.
• You will read – A variety of short forms of texts
(features, reviews, persuasive and narrative texts) –
possibly an extended text (novel).
• You will watch – A variety of visual texts (movies, TV
shows and documentaries) to show your
comprehension skills.
• You will develop – Your writing and communication
skills for general capabilities in society.
• You should – Be organised and eager to complete
work, it may be general but it is still a busy
schedule!
What
does this
mean?
Literature
General
In the Literature General course, students learn to
create readings of literary texts and to create their
own texts, including essays, poems, short stories,
plays and multimodal texts. Students learn to read
texts in terms of their cultural, social and historical
contexts; their values and attitudes; and their
generic conventions and literary techniques.
Students learn to create texts paying attention to
contexts, values and conventions. Students learn
about literary language, narrative, image and the
power of representation. Students experience the
aesthetic and intellectual pleasure that reading and
creating literary texts can bring.
• OLNA – To achieve graduation.
• Schedule for OLNA.
• (Band 8 and above exempt).
• WACE/Graduation a four units (completed/passing)
in English by year 12. Think about your pathway
from year 11 into year 12. We offer two units each
year, a total of four over two years.
• Alternative pathways into university exist.
• EST and External exams in year 12. External exams
ATAR/Lit and moderated exams in year 11.
• Extra commitment in year 11 and 12 of period “0’s” –
After hours sessions for OLNA offered.
Misc.
Overview of Humanities & Social Science courses
2020 - 2021
Year 11 Course ATAR Units
University Entrance Pathway
Pathway 1 Year 10 Courses
HASS grade “B” minimum
01
02
03
Excellent organization skills and work ethic04
Recommended band 8 NAPLAN/OLNA
prequalification05
Geography
11/12
• A commitment to a two year pathway of study.
• Study the nature, causes and consequences of
natural and ecological hazards, international
integration in a range of spatial contexts, land cover
transformations, and the challenges affecting the
sustainability of places.
• In the ATAR course, students learn how to collect
information from primary and secondary sources,
such as field observation and data collection,
mapping, monitoring, remote sensing, case studies
and reports.
Modern History 11/12
Studying the Modern History ATAR
course enables students to become
critical thinkers in a changing world.
Students are exposed to historical
sources and secondary sources and
determine the cause and effect, and
the motives and forces influencing
people and events.
Students apply high order thinking, a
nalysis and criticism to historical
sources; identify various
representations and versions of
history; use evidence to formulate
and support their own interpretations;
and communicate their findings in a
variety of ways.
Year 11 Course General Units
Scheduling and organizational skills
Working to deadlines
Independent goal setting
Employment, Training & TAFE Education Pathway
HASS grade “C” recommended
A positive and conscientious attitudeTeam working
Ancient
History
• Students will examine the distant past in order to
understand our present society. Students will have the
opportunity to study people from cultures and communities
that no longer exist, and to investigate how these
communities responded to the problems and challenges of
their time.
• A study of ancient history enables students to develop
skills in critical thinking and analysis as it encourages them
to compare and contrast information and evaluate various
sources of information. It helps students to understand
why societies and peoples hold certain values, and why
values and belief systems vary from one group to another.
• Possible areas of study include: Ancient Rome, Egypt,
Greece, China or Vikings.
General Business Management & Enterprise
Students will focus on small businesses
in Australia and aims to provide students
with an understanding of how to turn
ideas into a viable business venture.
Factors impacting on business
innovation and success, planning, and
law are examined.
Students engage in the running of a
small business simulations and
scenarios, to develop practical skills,
financial and business literacy, as well
as knowledge and understandings
enables them to analyse, develop and
propose sound and ethical business
ideas.
Careers & Enterprise
• Career education involves learning to manage and take responsibility for personal career development.
The Career and Enterprise course involves recognising skills and talents, and using this understanding
to assist in gaining and keeping work.
• The course develops a range of work skills and an understanding of the nature of work. Key
components of the course include: the development of an understanding of different personality types
and their link to career choices; entrepreneurial behaviours; learning to learn; and the exploration of
social, cultural and environmental issues that affect work, workplaces and careers.
Overview of Health & Physical Education courses
2020 - 2021
ATAR Physical
Education
Studies
Year 11 ATAR PES (unit 1 & 2) These units is designed to
explore the mechanics behind how the body responds to and
learns through sport.
Year 12 ATAR PES (unit 3 & 4) These units is tailored to refine
and build upon their acquired knowledge by improving and
evaluating their own and others’ sport performances.
Course content divided into:
• Developing physical skills and tactics
• Motor Learning and Coaching
• Functional anatomy
• Biomechanics
• Exercise physiology
• Sports psychology
Students will focus on Volleyball for the duration of the 2 year
course.
ATAR Physical Education StudiesPossible Career Options
Physiotherapist
Sports Coach
Sports Medicine
Nutritionist/Dietician
Armed Forces Officer
Police Officer
Paramedic
Physical Education Teacher
ATAR Health
Studies
Year 11 ATAR Health Studies (unit 1 & 2) Focuses on
health of individuals and communities, and those
factors and determinants that impact those
communities.
Year 12 ATAR Health Studies (unit 3 & 4) Focuses
on specific populations and their health impacts, and
those global health inequities and barriers to
experience better health.
Course content divided into:
• Health Concepts
• Attitudinal and environmental influences
• Skills and processes
ATAR Health StudiesPossible Career Options
Audiologist
Occupational Therapist
Pharmacist
Podiatrist
Radiologist
Speech Pathologist
Medical Technician
Dentist
GeneralPhysical
Education
Studies
Year 11 General PES (unit 1 & 2) These units focus on
understanding the body when it performs in sport and how to
improve their performance in teams or as an individual.
Year 12 General PES (unit 3 & 4) These units focus on
relationships between skill, movement and fitness and how this
can be enhanced through training, nutrition and goal setting for
themselves and others.
Course content divided into:
• Developing physical skills and tactics
• Motor Learning and Coaching
• Functional anatomy
• Biomechanics
• Exercise physiology
• Sports psychology
Students will focus on Soccer and Netball in Year 11 and
Volleyball and Basketball in Year 12.
General Physical Education StudiesPossible Career Options
Police Officer
Fire Officer
Fitness Instructor
Sports Coach
Recreation Officer
Fisheries Officer
Armed Forces
Construction Industry
General
Health
Studies
Year 11 ATAR Health Studies (unit 1 & 2) Focuses on
personal health and wellbeing and what it means to be
healthy. This includes those factors which influence
health, skills and strategies and goals to improve
health.
Year 12 ATAR Health Studies (unit 3 & 4) Focuses
on understanding and the effect of health determinants
on populations by examining chronic conditions and
how Health Promotion is used to improve Australian
health.
Course content divided into:
• Health Concepts
• Attitudinal and environmental influences
• Skills and processes
General Health StudiesPossible Career Options
Aged Care Worker
Pharmacy Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Massage Therapist
Paramedic
Herbalist
Disability Services
Counsellor
GeneralOutdoor
Education
Year 11 General OE (unit 1 & 2) These units introduce
students to outdoor adventure to by developing technical
skills, basic planning and safe participation in various
challenging situations or short expeditions.
Year 12 General OE (unit 3 & 4) These units extend students
abilities in navigation, camp craft, expedition planning to
participate in higher risk activities which test their
commitment, resilience and conflict resolution skills.
Course content divided into:
• Outdoor experiences
• Self and others
• Environmental awareness
Year 11 – Snorkeling, Bushwalking and Canoeing
Year 12 – Roping, Bushwalking and Sailing
General Outdoor EducationPossible Career Options
Surveyor
Park Ranger
Mine Industry
Meteorologist
Marine Biologist
Professional Diver
Fisheries Industry
Park Ranger
Certificate II Sports Coaching
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply the skills and knowledge to be competent in
delivering a basic instruction session for a sport. Provides individuals to foundation to plan, demonstrate,
deliver, observe and provide feedback to an individual or team in a particular sport.
The following is an indicative job role for this qualification:
• Community coach
• Junior Coach
• Sports Trainer
• Fitness Coach
2 Year Course – 8 units (Year 11) and 6 units (Year 12)
WACE
Checker
• The WACE Checker is a tool that Year 12 students
can use to check their progress towards meeting the
requirements of the WACE
• It is designed to determine whether students have
met (or are expected to meet) each of the
requirements for the WACE
• The WACE Checker is easy to use
• An updated version for 2021 Year 12s will be
available in early 2020.
WACE Checker
– Start Screen
WACE Checker
– Summary
For Students
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