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1 Information for Year 10 Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2012

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2 WACE requirements 2012 Breadth and depth Achievement standard English language competence

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33 WACE requirements 2012 Breadth and depth complete a minimum of 20 course units or the equivalent the 20 course units must include: - four course units from English, Literature and/or English as an Additional Language/Dialect, studied during Year 11 and Year 12 (two units completed in Year 12) - one pair of course units from each of List A (arts/languages/social sciences) and List B (mathematics/science/technology) completed in Year 12

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44 WACE requirements 2012 Achievement standard C grade average 16 units 8 in Year 12 Reductions for significant numbers of endorsed programs

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55 WACE requirements 2012 English language competence C grade in an English course unit OR Work samples

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66 Examinations 2012 Compulsory at Stage 2 and 3 (unless exempt). Students may apply for exemption if they are enrolled in three or fewer stage 2 or 3 pairs of units and are enrolled to complete at least 220 nominal hours of VET (leading to the completion of a qualification or approved skill set) NB: Students requiring an ATAR must sit exams

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77 English

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88 Mathematics

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99 All other courses

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10 Endorsed Programs The Curriculum Council will recognise learning a student has done outside the normal school courses. It can contribute towards a students WACE achievement

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11 Categories of endorsed programs Workplace learning University studies Community organisation Personal development

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12 Curriculum Council recognised programs. Examples: Workplace Learning Programs Whole School Production/ Rock Eisteddfod Recreational Pursuits/ Skippers ticket Administration and Management, School Trip Music Performance (Ensemble) Surf Life Saving of WA- Bronze Medallion St John Ambulance First Aid Certificates RSPCA Working with Animals Cadets/Scouts/Guides

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13 Endorsed programs benefits: Acknowledge additional learning by students that is not covered in courses Provide options for a wide range of students Can be tailored to meet student needs Can be part of a students Year 10 program Can assist in meeting WACE requirements

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14 VET and Workplace Learning

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15 Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) Involves the training and demonstration of competencies by the student May include Workplace Learning (WL) and integrated units of competency VET credit transfer counts towards WACE Partnership arrangements with Registered Training Organisations (RTO)

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16 Benefits of VET for Students Nationally recognised qualifications Access to VET after leaving school Access to industry expertise and equipment Links with employers and industry Broadens courses available to students Alternative university entry pathway

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17 School Based Apprenticeship Apprenticeship part time basis while still at school Legally binding Apprenticeship Agreement Generally: 3 days at school 1 day at RTO 1 day workplace

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18 School Based Traineeships Paid employment based training Four units of English (two in final year) Four other course units Up to five course equivalents in VET or endorsed programs 3 4 days at school 1 2 days in the workplace

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19 Workplace Learning Course Curriculum Council course with a grade Focuses on employability skills Different workplaces experienced Helps to inform decisions about transition from school to work, training, further education and community participation Units of competency may be included

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20 University Admissions Requirements

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21 University Admission Requirements An ATAR high enough to get into a course of your choice (University entry is competitive) Competence in English Meet any prerequisites

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22 ATAR = Australian Tertiary Admission Rank A percentile rank TISC ranks students because there are more applicants than places Students are numbered from 99.95 down An ATAR of 96 = top 4% or better than 96% of the Year 12 school leaver age population 96 ATAR = scaled average of approx 75

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23 ATAR TISC will assign a ranking (ATAR) based on the student score (TEA) The TEA is the sum of the best four final scaled scores TEA will be a combination of 50/50 school and external exam results TEA can be accumulated over 5 years for all public universities

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24 Prerequisites Some university courses have defined prerequisites A final scaled mark of at least 50 may be required for some courses Some university courses may also require specific units For more information, go to TISC website www.tisc.edu.au www.tisc.edu.au See University Admissions guide

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25 English Language Competence Students must meet required English Language Competence Varies between universities, but a scaled score of 50 in an English course at Stage 2 or 3 will meet requirements

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26 University Alternative Entry TAFE Certificate III and IV University Preparation Courses (See individual universities for details) Portfolio Entry (See individual universities for details) Indigenous University Preparation Course STAT Test Mature Age Entry 20+

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27 TRAINING WA (TAFE) Admissions

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28 TRAINING WA (TAFE) entry requirements All applicants must meet entry requirements Courses are split into competitive and non competitive for entry purposes About 10% of courses are competitive and selection criteria need to be meet Check the website for latest details: http:// www.trainingwa.wa.gov.au

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29 TRAINING WA (TAFE) entry requirements Entry requirements may be expressed as: A prerequisite competency based qualification e.g. entry to Cert IV Disability Work on successful completion of Cert III in Disabilities Generic competencies that cover communication (reading, writing, speaking and listening) and mathematics skills

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30 Selection Criteria for Competitive Entry Maximum score = 100 points: Qualification pathway Work experience/employment Secondary education/Skill Development

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31 TRAINING WA (TAFE) Preferred subjects have been removed from selection criteria Applicants will be able to provide any school- based evidence, formal certification, evidence of work and life experience to meet entry requirements for TRAINING WA (TAFE) See TRAINING WA website for entry requirements

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32 Other choices for next year These pathways are: a program of study provided by a university established within Australia a training program accredited under the Vocational Education and Training Act 1996 (this includes TRAINING WA colleges and private registered training organisations) an apprenticeship or a traineeship approved employment an approved (gazetted) course with a community based organisation a combination of any of the above, including school

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33 E Extended Learning for Students eXLS eXLS is an agreement between Warwick SHS and four other public senior secondary schools in the north western suburban corridor; Balcatta, Belridge, Greenwood and Wanneroo, working in partnership with ECU Joondalup. eXLS will offer our students the opportunity to achieve excellent educational outcomes through extended and expanded curriculum choice, while remaining at Warwick SHS. eXLS will select and use the most appropriately qualified, subject specialist teachers from the schools listed above, to work across school sites.

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34 eXLS Courses offered include Mathematics Specialist 3A/B Literature 2A/B Accounting and Finance 2A/B Economics 2A/B Engaged Students Expanded Choices Experienced Teachers Excellent Technologies

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35 Course Selection Process Career Education and Assemblies at school with students. Course selection handbook with students but also available on website www.warwickshs.wa.edu.au Individual counselling sessions with students and parents. Text message in Week 6. Reply with preferred time. Monday 4 July and Tuesday 5 July (Day sessions 8.30am 3.00pm). Wednesday 6 July (Night session 5.00pm 8.00pm).

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36 Course Selection Process Complete Course Selection Sheets and return to school by Wednesday 27 July. If possible, return with Contribution of $100 or $50 if you have a Concession card. Some re-counselling is necessary if students do not fit the grid or courses do not run.

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37 Please contact your counsellor, Ms Del Pin or Ms Giannas if you require further help. Check important websites for specific information.

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38 Thank you for your attendance this evening! Make sure you collect pamphlets and flyers before you leave.