Shenton College

WELCOME

WELCOME Katie Powers, Year 10 Co-ordinator

Stephen Pestana, Head Year 10 and ATP

Janet Schofield, Manager of Student Services

Suzanne Pendlebury, Associate Principal

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Year 10 Parent Night – June 2012

All courses stage 1, 2 & 3; VET Certificate

Studies and Endorsed Programs

contribute to the achievement of

graduation known as the Western

Australian Certificate of Education.

ENDORSED PROGRAMSRecognise areas of learning not covered by courses.May contribute up to 10 unit equivalents towards WACE breadth

and depth requirement.Can reduce the ‘C’ grade average requirement for WACE.Examples include:

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

Evidence may include a combination of signed attendance records, journals, self evaluation, certificates and validation.

See Cathy Sayers or Lyn Johnson (Course & Careers Advisor)

Increasing levels of difficulty

Stage 3 unitso Extend the more capable

students Stage 2

o Designed to challenge and extend students

Stage 1o Entry level units

Preliminary Stageo Students with special

education needs

Most Courses

General pathway description Year 11 Year 12

Typical university oriented pathway

2A/2B 3A/3B

Typical pathway to further training or employment, but leaving open the option of university

1C/1D 2A/2B or

2C/2D

Typical pathway to further training and/or employment OR

1A/1B

1A/1B

1C/1D

Certificate II

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COURSES Stage 1A1B; 1C1D and VET Certificate Courses

Pathways include TAFE, Apprenticeship, Traineeship

Practical emphasis together with theory in school. Some courses include National VET competencies.

VET stand alone courses e.g. Cert II Tourism - students can achieve National VET Qualifications, which will make them very competitive for TAFE entry.

Some students may have a course which requires them to be out of school one day per week e.g. TAFE or Workplace Learning

Vocational Education and Training

Demand for young people with well-developed vocational skills remains strong.

Students can begin training at school and those who successfully complete all of the requirements will gain a nationally recognised certificate qualification e.g. Certificate II Business.

Workplace Learning – demonstrating competencies in a real or simulated work environment.

Direct links into post school VET options.

Vocational Education and Training

Provides credit towards the achievement of WACE.

Students can take part in the School Pre-Apprenticeship Program and school-based traineeships which can reduce a post school apprenticeship by 3 months.

These VET qualifications together with students course grades will support students to have the competitive edge when seeking TAFE entry and or employment in various Industries.

Points Comparison Stage 1 and 2

Course Title Grade Score Course Title Grade Score

1AENG English C 5 2AENG English C 5.25

1BENG English C 5 2BENG English C 5.25

1AMAT Mathematics C 5 2AMAT Mathematics C 5.25

1BMAT Mathematics C 5 2BMAT Mathematics C 5.25

1APES Physical Educ. St.

C 5 2APES Physical Educ. St.

C 5.25

1BPES Physical Educ. St.

C 5 2BPES Physical Educ. St.

C 5.25

Total 30pts Total 31.5pts

Cert IV Sport DevelopmentCourse Title Grade Student 1 Score Student 2 Score

2AENG English C 5.25 5.25

2BENG English C 5.25 5.25

2AMAT Mathematics C 5.25 5.25

2BMAT Mathematics C 5.25 5.25

2APES Physical Educ. Studies

C 5.25 5.25

2BPES Physical Educ. Studies

C 5.25 5.25

SIS20310 Cert II Sport & Recreation

22 Did not complete certificate

TOTAL 22 + 31.5 = 53.5pts

31.5pts

VET Offerings at Shenton

Certificate II Applied Language Studies: Japanese (over Year 11 & 12)

Certificate II Business (Year 12) Cert II Computer Aided Design (Visual Art) Certificate II Hospitality (Year 12) Certificate II Digital Media and Technology (Year 12) Certificate II Tourism (Year 12) Certificate II Sport Coaching Stage 1 Materials Design & Technology are also

enrolled in Certificate I Furnishing and in Certificate I in Engineering over two years (year 11 & 12).

State Training Provider/TAFE Offerings – one day per week

These are just some of the offerings at various campuses:

Financial Services Cert III Aviation (Flight Op)

Cert IV Applied Fashion Design & Technology over 2 years

Cert II Automotive Pre-Apprenticeship

Cert II Health Services Support Cert II Electrotechnology Pre - Apprenticeship

Cert IV Preparation for Entry into Enrolled Nursing

Cert II Engineering Fitter Machinist Pre - Apprenticeship

Cert III Business Admin. (Legal) Cert II Construction Carpentry Pre - Apprenticeship

Cert III Educ. Support Teacher Assistant

Diploma Business including Cert IV over 2 years

Combination of Alternative Courses for Students

1. 5 courses in school + Workplace Learning (one day out).2. 5 courses in school + TAFE (one day out).3. Career Access Program: 4 courses + WL + TAFE (three days in school & two days

out). School Based Traineeship

- 2 days in industry, 3 day at school- complete 4 courses, including WPL.

School Apprenticeship Link - 2 days in industry, 3 days at school

- complete 4 courses, including WPL

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Courses Stage 2 (Year 11) and Stage 3 (Year 12)

Pathways include University and TAFE entry– Academic rigour.– Five days in school.– Minimum of three study/homework sessions per course

each week.– 3 - 4 hours of study at home per night.– WACE exams in Stage 2 & 3 are compulsory.– Exams for university entry, 50:50 school and exams.– Scores can be over 5 consecutive years for university

entry.

Stage 2 Courses

Students who wish to use Stage 2 results for

university selection will need to have marks in

the top quartile of the state-wide distribution in

these units.

Marks of 75+.

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UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS USING AN ATAR

COURSES

New From2010

At least 4

Stage 3

3Stage 3

At least 1 Stage 2

2Stage 3

At least 2 Stage 2

1Stage 3

At least 3 Stage 2

4 or 5Stage 2

Desirablepreparation

Less desirablePreparation, but possible

Students should do courses they enjoy at the highest stage possible.

If considering university, take into account any university prerequisites and the competence in English requirement.

Prerequisites

Go to TISC website www.tisc.edu.au– Link to a university– Information about courses– Check prerequisiteshttp://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/admission-reqsleaver.tisc

See University Admissions guide for more information

General pathways advice

Typically …

University bound students study Stage 2 and Stage 3

Course units over Years 11 & 12. In Year 12 (final year),

all or most of the units are studied at Stage 3.

Students who are planning on going into TAFE, Training

or directly into the workforce, study:

- a mixture of VET Certificates; and Stage 1 and Stage 2

units (mainly stage 1); OR

- all Stage 1 units in Years 11 & 12.

How do I decide?Future Career Choices

Education and Training required

Pre-requisite or Preferred school courses

Choose those courses first and then…..

Resources University Admission Guide - www.tisc.edu.au Job Guides – www.jobguide.deewr.gov.au TAFE – http://www.trainingwa.wa.gov.au Apprenticeships – www.aapathways.com.au

Web Sites – to assist career search:– Myfutre www.myfuture.edu.au– OZJAC http://www.ozjac.com.au/ozjacweb/– Career Centre -

http://www.careercentre.dtwd.wa.gov.au/Pages/CareerCentre.aspx

Student Services & Library

– University Prospectus and STP / TAFE Brochures– Career Pamphlets– Bullseye posters

Course Selection Process Students complete a Careers topic in their S&E

class. Students have presentations from Learning Areas. Jan Schofield, Terry Foley and Suzanne Pendlebury

present to all the students. Parent Night on Monday 18th June. Parent Report day, Thursday 5 July. Course counselling interviews Term 3, Wk 1 & 2. Course Selection sheets to Mentor teacher by

FRIDAY 3rd AUGUST.

English

General pathway description

YEAR 11 YEAR 12

Typical university oriented pathway

2A/2B ENG2A/2B LIT

3A/3B ENG3A/3B LIT

Typical pathway to TAFE (further training) or employment, but leaving open the option of university

2A/2B ENG

1C/1D ENG

2C/2D ENG

2C/2D ENG

Typical pathway to TAFE (further training) or employment

1A/1B ENG 1C/1D LIT

Mathematics

General pathway description YEAR 11 YEAR 12

Double mathematics for university entry to specialist courses such as engineering, physical sciences and mathematics

3A/3B MATand

3A/3B MAS

3C/3D MATand

3C/3D MASSingle mathematics for university courses where further mathematics is likely to be needed. Also suitable for preparation for higher level training in technical areas

3A/3B MATor

2C/2D MAT

3C/3D MATor

3A/3B MATSingle mathematics for university entry where further mathematics is unlikely to be needed or TAFE, further education and training

2A/2B MAT 2C/2D MAT

Single mathematics for students to develop general mathematical skills for TAFE, further training or employment

1B/1C MAT1B/1C MAT

1D/1E MAT2A/2B MAT

Course Pathways

COURSECODE

TAFE PATHWAYYr 11 Yr 12

UNI PATHWAYYr 11 Yr 12

Outdoor EdOED

1AOED/1BOED 1COED/1DOED

Physical EdStudies PES

1APES/1BPES Cert II in Sport Coaching

2APES/2BPES 3APES/3BPES

Media Production

& Analysis MPA

1AMPA/1BMPA 1CMPA/1DMPA

2AMPA/2BMPA 3AMPA/3BMPA

Course SelectionYou are able to select from THREE (3) packages whichoffer the following:A. An Apprenticeship or Traineeship pathway –

complete Package A, the Career Access Program;

B. State Training Provider/TAFE pathway – mainly Stage 1 courses and full VET certificates, which give you the competitive edge for TAFE – complete Package B;

C. University pathway – mainly Stage 2 or 3 courses in Year 11 – complete Package C.

Package A – Career Access Program (CAP)

CAP – 3days in school; 2 days outside school.

Four (4) compulsory courses: - 1AENG + 1BENG; - 1BMAT + 1CMAT;

- 1ABME + 1BBME - 1AWPL + 1BWPL; Industry Focus area (Hospitality or Industrial Arts) TAFE, PAiS, SBT/SBA.

Package B – State Training Provider/TAFE

Select ONE of ENGLISH and list this as your first course in the Course Selections table:(i) 1AENG + 1BENG;(ii) 1CENG + 1DENG;(iii) 2AENG + 2BENG (if recommended);

Select ONE of these VET options, up to 3 max:

Package B – State Training Provider/TAFE

Year 11 Course or Cert FULL Cert delivered in Y12

1AAIT + 1BAIT Applied Information Technology

Cert II in Information Digital Media & Technology

1ABME + 1BBME Business Management and Enterprise

Cert II in Business OR Cert II in Tourism

1AFSTH + 1BFSTH Cert II in Hospitality1APES/1BPES Phys Ed Studies Cert II in Sport Coaching1CDEST/1DDEST Design: Technical Graphics

Cert II in Computer Aided Design (Visual Arts)

Cert II in Applied Language Studies: Jap

Cert II in Applied Language Studies: Japanese

Package B – State Training Provider/TAFE

Select FOUR other courses. - These should be predominantly at Stage 1; OR- These may include more from the above VET pathways (no more than 3 maximum); OR- Another VET option is to select 1A/1B MDT in Yr 11 and 1C/1D MDT in Yr 12. This also delivers a Certificate I in Furnishing & a Certificate I in Engineering over Years 11 and 12.OR

You may wish to consider attending TAFE or Work Place Learning one day per week. Tick in the box.- Work Place Learning will be the 6th course; 1A/1BWPL;- Selection for TAFE courses occurs in Terms 3 2012. Once enrolled at TAFE, a student may drop one of the 6 selected courses.

- YOUR COURSES SHOULD TOTAL 6 NOW.

Example of Package B

Year 11 Year 12

1C/1D ENG 1C/1D LIT or 2C/2D ENG

2A/2B MAT 2C/2D MAT

1A/1B AIT Cert II Digital Media & Technology

1A/1B MDT 1C/1D MDT (+ Cert I Furnishing & Cert II Engineering)

1A/1B ISC 1C/1D ISC

1A/1B OED 1C/1D OED

Package C – University Pathway

Select ONE of :- English 2AENG + 2BENG or- Literature 2ALIT + 2BLIT

Select FIVE (5) other courses. At least three (3) of these must be at Stage 2 or 3.

If one of these courses is 2AMAT + 2BMAT or 1ADAN + 1BDAN, then at least three (3) of the other courses must be at Stage 2 in Year 11.

Students will sit external WACE exams end of 2014.

Course Recommendations

1 Likely to succeed

2 Likely to succeed with application

3 Not recommended

4 Offered with NO recommendation

Inside folder with Semester One Report.

ALL Students Select and complete the preferred Package A, B or C.

Ensure that you meet the minimum requirements (prerequisites) for each course & follow teacher’s advice from the RECOMMENDATIONS sheet.

Gain a signature of endorsement from the appropriate teacher if the entry on the Recommendations sheet is blank against any one course you have selected. The teacher may decline.

Ensure at least one list A and one list B course.

Unacceptable Combinationsof Courses

Biological & Human Biological Sciences;

English & Literature;Stage 2 and Stage 3 in same course;Select only from available Mathematics

pathways.

Will I get what I want?

Most students get their six courses. If not, then two courses occur at the same

time or the course has been cancelled. Pre-requisites will be enforced. Have a 7th choice in mind. Re-selection occurs mid Term three.

Can I Change?

Early is better. THIS YEAR is preferable. Any change in 2013 needs to be done by the end of Week 5, Term One.

Restricted choices. some classes may be full choices must fit the timetable

You will need to catch up on assessments.6 courses + weeks missed

QUESTION TIME

CONCLUSION of EVENING

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