Information evening
Year 11 - 2018
Expectations for Senior
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Attendance = Results
Period 0 8:00AM Starts
Organisation & study patterns
Constant Monitoring of own QCE/ outcomes
Establishing a pattern of behaviour
Optimising leadership opportunities
Carnival Attendance
Community Service
International Ambassadors
Leadership Camp
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ALL OUR PATHWAYS LEAD TO SUCCESS
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OPTIONS
WE OFFER
• ACADEMIC PATHWAYS
• VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS
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When thinking Pathways, think….
The educational and training landscapes is constantly changing.
There are many ways to get to your career goal
University is not always the most suitable way to reach your career
goal.
The number of students going to university straight from Year 12 is in
rapid decline
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Our EXPECTATION :
100% Exit with QCE or QCIA
• Queensland Certificate of Education for all
mainstream students whether academic or vocational
pathway
• Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement for
Students with a diagnosed intellectual disability 50%
classes accessed via individualised program
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Queensland Certificate of Education
Queensland’s senior school
qualification is:
•internationally recognised
•achievement based
•flexible ― letting you choose
what, where and when you study.
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You need
20 credits
at a
set standard
in a
set pattern
Sound Level of Achievement,
Pass or equivalent
at least 12 credits from completed
Core courses of study
plus
an additional 8 credits from a combination of
any courses of study
but a maximum of
6 credits from Preparatory courses of study
and meet
literacy and numeracy requirements
To gain a QCE
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Literacy Requirement
Sound Achievement in one semester of these QCAA subjects:
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English
English Extension
English Communication
English for ESL learners
or
C or above in the QCS Test
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Numeracy Requirement
Sound Achievement in one semester of these QCAA subjects:
 Maths A
 Maths B
 Maths C
 Pre-vocational Maths
OR
C or above in the QCS Test
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Tracking Your Progress
www.studentconnect.qcaa.qld.edu.au
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Fee Paying Subjects
There are a variety of subjects/programs on offer that require payment to
the school.
These subjects/programs are electives only.
Each subject/program that carries a fee will have the INVOICED FEE listed
with the subject information in the subject handbook.
Fee-paying subjects/programs may only be selected by students whose
fees are either completed in full or up-to-date. Centre-pay is not an option
for elective subjects.
Once selected, the fee for the subject must be paid in full by the due date
listed in the subject information of this booklet.
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Fee Paying Continued
Due Date Thursday Nov 2, 2017
Failure to make full payment by this date will result in student being
asked to choose an alternative subject/program that does not carry a
fee
Payment plans are not offered on any fee-paying subjects/programs
Refunds are not available once the student has commenced the
subject/program.
Invoiced beginning September holidays
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Share of Projected Employment Growth
Nov 2012 – Nov 2017
(% of total growth)
MULTIPLE WAYS TO UNIVERSITY these days….
• OP Eligible and do well enough
OP 1-15
• Certificate III courses
SR 68 = OP 14/15 (must meet prerequisites)
• Certificate IV courses
SR of 74 = OP 12
• Diploma courses
SR of 82 = OP 9
• AMEB Level 7
SR of 84 = OP 8
• Bonus Point Schemes
• Alternative Entry (e.g. Stars, In- house Uni Prep, Cert IV Adult Tertiary)
• Combination of any studies as long as student satisfies course
prerequisites.
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OVERALL POSITION (OP)
• A ranking from 1 (best) to 25 used by universities to determine
entrance
• Students must study 5 or 6 Authority (OP) subjects studied across
Year 11 & 12.
• Students ‘best’ 20 semesters are counted
• 5 subjects x 4 semesters = 20
• NO subjects are weighted more than others- they’re all equal
• School subjects results are scaled using QCS group test result
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MORE ABOUT OP
• A Minority of students need to be OP eligible (41% state wide)
• Those exiting directly into fields such as medicine, dental, law,
psychology and other high end professional industries should be
consistent A/B students. (OP1-7)
• Students need to more than just pass subjects - they should excel. A
student can pass (C) ALL their OP subjects and get an OP 20-22.
• If higher(worse) than an OP 15?
Should have a Cert III/Diploma in there too.
OP is NOT the only way
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Ways to Enhance an OP and University Options
• We offer senior extension subjects such as Extension English,
Extension Music, Maths C
• We encourage OP students to access GUESTS, UQ, START QUT, Head
Start SCU or Bond Uni ‘student for a semester’ programme and other
tertiary pathways programmes with guaranteed entry.
• Some choose to take up school-based traineeships or complete a
vocational certificate as well as being OP eligible.
• Complete a Certificate III or a Diploma as well? Lots do as a back up.
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SELECTION RANK
• All students who are NOT OP are automatically Selection Rank
• All school subjects and certificates count towards a Selection Rank
and are ‘weighted’ according to result and difficulty of subject.
• A student can potentially have several different Selection Ranks.
• Mix of Authority- registered, Authority and VET certificates subjects
studied in Year 11 & 12.
• Any Certificate I or better no matter where it’s studied counts
towards a student’s Selection Rank
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Selection Rank Students
The majority exit into:
 TAFE for Diplomas / Advanced Diplomas
 Private Training Providers/Colleges for Diplomas
 Apprenticeships and Traineeships for Certificate III Industry qualification
 Full time employment
Some move directly into university to complete Associate Degrees
and Bachelor Degrees depending on the university and course
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Vocational Certificate Courses
We offer Certificate III Courses in
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Health Services Assistance
Business Administration
Fitness
Early Childhood Education and Care
Screen and Media
Tourism
Certificate IV Music
We offer Certificate II Courses in
Information Digital Media and Technology(I & II)
Sport & Recreation
Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways
Furniture Making ( Woodwork)
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Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
Salon Assist & Retail Cosmetics(Wed ‘sport’)
Hospitality
Engineering (Metals)
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Diploma of Business
offered here at school to OP and Non- OP students (separate application process
to school subjects)
Considered a higher qualification than Year 12
Can be used for university entrance
equivalent to OP 9
Runs during ‘sport’ time so students can use as a ‘top up’ or drop a subject
Special rate of $1990 ( payment plan available)
first year credit for articulated university courses and therefore cheaper and
quicker option
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Schools Program
Study Cert I/II/III at TAFE or other RTO 1 day a week. Various entry dates.
VETis considerations
See Senior Schooling and Careers Dashboard on RSHS website under
Quicklinks - Senior
School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship
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We offer a huge range of SATs-industry start
Paid work combined with training and school
Obtain an industry qualification which counts
QCE credits
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Value Added Certificate Courses
Certificate I, II & III, Diploma, TAFE courses, School-based
Apprenticeships and Traineeships,
University student for a semester courses
All attract
QUEENSLAND CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION
Credits
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Senior Grading
• You are graded on a 10 point scale within each Level of Achievement (LOA)
• From 1 the lowest to 10 to highest
A = Very High Achievement
B = High Achievement
C = Sound Achievement
D = Limited Achievement
E = Very Limited Achievement
(VHA) 1 to 10
(HA) 1 to 10
(SA) 1 to 10
(LA) 1 to 10
(VLA) 1 to 10
• So a VHA 10 is a lot better than a VHA 1...
• An SA 10 is a lot better than an SA1…..
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Student A
Technical Studies
Drama
Modern History
English
Maths A
HPE
Very High 1
Sound 6
Sound 1
Sound 3
Sound 8
Sound 3
What OP are they getting?
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(C)
(C-)
(C)
(C+)
(C)
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Student C
Geography
Drama
Home Economics
Maths A
English
Biology
High 9
High 5
Sound 8
Very High 1
High 10
Sound 8
What OP are they getting?
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Student D
Economics
Maths B
BCT
English
FTM
Accounting
* Top student in cohort
What OP?
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Very High 4
Very High 3
Very High 1
High 5
High 4
Very High 5*
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Student E
Modern History
Extension Music
English
Biology
Ancient History
Legal Studies
*Top student in the cohort
What OP?
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Very High 4*
Very High 6*
Very High 5
Very High 7*
Very High 4*
High 10
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ADVICE to ALL
• Be realistic when selecting subjects
• Be aware you can pass all your subjects and still get and OP 17-24
(not useful at all)
• Be aware there are many ways to get into a university courses NOT
just OP; Selection Rank, Vocational Education Certificates, Diplomas,
Bridging , GUESTS and other pathways programmes
• Research- Tertiary Prerequisites book, uni web sites, Open Days, GOs,
HODs, teachers
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Where to from here?
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Senior Subject Selection !
• What are you good at?
• What do you enjoy doing?
• Consider all the SS pathways available
• What are my pre-requisite subjects ? (Which subjects must I do in
Year 11 and 12 to satisfy requirements for certain uni courses ?)
• Consult QTAC tertiary prerequisites 2018 booklet
• Consider all the post - Year 12 pathways (Cert III, Diploma, Uni degree,
Defence Force)
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Be Aware Of Your Options for after Year 12
Further Education
Explore your study options (University, TAFE or other training provider) –
courses offered, entry requirements, cost of courses etc.
Training
Apprenticeships, Cadetships, traineeships, on-the-job training etc.
Work
Explore the occupations and industries that interest you
Research where the most vacancies are in your area of interest
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Citizenship and Uni fees
• Australian : fees are arranged through HECS – pad back through tax
once earning $55 000/year
• International students : pay international fees upfront
• NZ citizens who came to Australia as a child and have lived here for
10+ years – are now given a FEE-HELP loan which is paid back once in
the workforce
• NZ citizens who have lived in Australia for less than 10 years – pay
same fee as Aussies but do so upfront each semester
• See www.studyassist.gov.au for more details and updates
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Scholarships at Uni
• Academic Excellence (usually also require some community service or
leadership role)
• Sport ( Qld or Australian rep – each Uni has sports they focus on)
• Indigenous (see Ms Beckworth or Mrs Barnwell for assistance in
arranging your certificate of Aboriginality during Year 11)
• Equity (low family income, parent on Family Tax Benefit)
• Industry (some industries such as engineering, accounting and
surveying have their own scholarships)
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Work-ready skills
- now for P-T job and later after Year 12/Uni/TAFE
• Communication
• Team Work
• Problem Solving
• Initiative and Enterprise
• Self-Management
• Willing to learn
• Computer/Technology use
• Planning & Organising
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Where can I go to for more information?
 Job Guide online
www.education.gov.au/job-guide
 My future
http://www.myfuture.edu.au
 Job Outlook
www.joboutlook.gov.au (trends, wages)
 Australian Apprenticeship Pathways www.aapathways.com.au
 CareerOne
 GC City Council
www.careerone.com.au (Saturday Courier Mail)
www.businessmoregoldcoast.com.au
 Attend Career Expos and University & TAFE Open Days
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Where Can I Go To Get Help?
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Guidance Officer (Mrs Barnwell)
Student Pathways Centre (Mrs McDonald, Mrs Allen)
Teachers
Family, Friends, Sports Coach
Websites mentioned in this presentation
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Student Interview Process
• Begins Term 2 - Week 8
• By PROMOTE Class – in small groups
• Interviewed by HOD (MS) Mr Pearce or GO Mrs Barnwell
• Discussing
Career Aspirations
Pathway options
Appropriate subjects (suit your ability/skills and likely
pathway)
HoD approvals (Year 10 results may affect Year 11 options)
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Subject Expo
Year 11 - 2018