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Stage 6 Subject Selection Information EveningMonday June 22 2015
Program: Simon Kelly – RHHS Deputy Principal
Senior School Subject Categories Expression of Interest Process Timelines
Kathryn Henson – RHHS Careers Advisor Subject Choices
Subject Categories
HSC Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the HSC: 12 units Preliminary (usually 6 subjects) 10 units HSC (usually 5 subjects)
Students must satisfactorily complete courses comprising this pattern of study.
Students must also:- Complete the practical, oral or project works required for
specific courses- Satisfactorily complete the internal assessment
requirements for each course- Sit for and make a serious attempt at the Higher School
Certificate examinations
Eligibility Requirements
Board Developed Courses Category A count towards HSC and ATAR
VET courses (Hospitality + TAFE delivered) have competency assessment. They are category (B) courses and only 2 units of these will contribute to an ATAR
Board Endorsed Courses (BEC) have no external HSC examination – only school unmoderated assessment marks appear on the HSC record of achievement. They will not count towards an ATAR
Changes to Subject Booklet Engineering Studies Information Processes & Technology Software Design & Development Industrial Technology Timber
Amended sections are available at the front of the stage
Amended booklets are available from the website
Expression of Interest Process
Expression of Interest form
This is NOT your Subject Selection form
Tomorrow emailed to each student in Years 1.0 and 1.1
Can be accessed through http://tinyurl.com/RHHS10 http://tinyurl.com/RHHS11External Students http://tinyurl.com/RHHS10Ext
Subject Selection Timelines
Timeline – Term 2
Mon 22nd June – Week 10 Term 2Subject Selection Information EveningExpression of Interest Forms Issued
Timeline – Term 3Wed 15th July - Week 1 Term 3Subject Selection meeting with Head Teachers
Fri 17th July – Week 1 Term 3EOI forms due
Mon 21st to Fri 25th July – Week 2 Term 3Subject Selection Interviews
Wed 5th Aug – Week 4 Term 3Subject Selection forms issued
Timeline – Term 3
Wed 12th Aug – Week 5 Term 3Subject Selection Forms returned
Tues 1st Sep – Week 8 Term 3Subject Information available to students
Subject Selection Senior 1.0 and 1.1Careers Advisor /Vet Co-ordinator
Ms Henson
Student ability and ongoing commitment to a subject. Future career plans Previous elective success HSC with an Atar –Australian Tertiary Admission Rank necessary for entrance into university Or HSC with a Non Atar University prerequisites
Points To Consider
Vocational Education and Training CoursesThe courses available at Rouse Hill HS are:Business Services, Information Technology, and
Hospitality Are written by industry and are competency
based-”hands on learning”Board Developed –Count towards the ATAR The completion of these Framework courses is
equivalent to a Certificate 11 at TAFE
VET COURSES
Students must complete 70hours of Workplace Learning – (2 weeks) developing employability skills such as:
Problem–solving Initiative/enterprisePlanning & organisation Self-managementLearning & Communication Team workTechnology
VET COURSES VET COURSES
Subject Selection bookletCareers Advisor, Faculty Heads and
teachersBullseye Career Information bookletJob Guide UAC Handbook and website for University
course prerequisitesTAFENSW website and institute booklets
Resources and Support
There are many websites with a wealth of information
These include: www.myfuture.edu www.careerone.com.au www.australiaapprenticeships.gov.au SKILLSROAD.COM.AU http://joboutlook.gov.au www.defencejobs.gov.au Job Jump
Further Research
Save websites and information electronically in your favourites, on your phones, laptops ,ipads
or other devices in an organised way for easy access as you complete your Senior years. Make sure your information is digitally organised
and good luck with your ongoing Career planning.
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