SENIOR PHASE OF LEARNING
Charters Towers State High School
2014
QUEENSLAND CERTIFICATE OF QUEENSLAND CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATIONEDUCATION
(QCE)(QCE)
WHAT IS THE QCE?
A qualification that is internationally recognised
Awarded when a student achieves 20 credit points 4 points per subject passed (‘C’ or
better) completed certificates
WHAT CAN STUDENTS STUDY?
School subjects – OP/non-OP Certificate courses School-based apprenticeships and
traineeships External Study - Advanced Diploma or
Diploma modules University studies Other recognised studies
ACHIEVING A QCE
Students are awarded a QCE when they attain at least 20 credits – C or better in ALL subjects and/or completed certificate courses
At CTSHS it is expected at completion of Year 12
Meet Literacy & Numeracy requirements
NOTE: Students who do not achieve a QCE when they complete Year 12 can continue to record any learning for up to a total of nine years
LITERACY & NUMERACY REQUIREMENT
LiteracySound achievement in one semester of either:
- English or- English Communication
NumeracySound achievement in one semester of either:
- Maths A, B or C - Prevocational Mathematics (PVM)
SCHOOL QCE EXPECTATIONS
At CTSHS, it is our expectation that 100% of students will attain their QCE upon completion of Year 12.
Charters Towers State High School’s high expectations include:a ‘C’ or better (pass) in every subject;a ‘B’ or better for effort and behaviour; and attendance greater than 95% = 10 days absent per year
CONSIDERATIONS
Students are at risk not attaining a QCE if they:
fail to complete all assessment tasks;
fail to commit to their studies;
fail to attend school every day;
switch in and out of subjects;
fail to meet literacy and numeracy requirements.
SCHOOL ASSISTANCE
Career Education Program through Life Choices- Career Education Booklet - Senior Education and Training (SET) Plans
Career exploration via websites such as:- myfuture www.myfuture.edu.au- Job Outlook www.joboutlook.gov.au
SET PLAN SIGNING
Requirement of Education Queensland for parents/guardians to sign off on student SET Plans
Meet with a member of the school’s leadership team during TERM 4:
After-school on Wednesday 29th October and Thursday 30th October 2014
SENIOR SCHOOLING PATHWAYS
Objective ‘right child - right pathway’
Three suggested pathways: 1. Tertiary pathway2. Industry pathway 3. Personalised pathway
TERTIARY PATHWAY Destination OP to university
OP requirements:- Study 5 OP Subjects over 2 years- Study 3 subjects continuously- Compulsory English & Maths A or B- Sit QCS Test
No school-based apprenticeship/traineeship
TERTIARY PATHWAYWhat are OP Subjects?Subjects approved by QCAA (Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority)
Subjects with considerable rigor requiring extra out of school commitment
Contribute to a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
TERTIARY PATHWAYQCS TestYear 12 state-wide test toward OP
Tests a set of generic skills identified in the Queensland senior curriculum
Requires basic general knowledge, vocabulary and a Year 10 mathematical operations
OP SUBJECTS
English Mathematics A Mathematics B Accounting Modern History Biology
Drama Chemistry IPT Legal Studies Physical Education Physics (SDE) Visual Art Mathematics C
(SDE)
INDUSTRY PATHWAY (VET)
Destination workforce
Study 6 subjects English Communication and Prevocational
Mathematics At least 1 Certificate II or higher Access school based apprenticeship/traineeships
Meet industry/trade requirements
NON-OP SUBJECTS
Less rigorous
Employability workplace skills & knowledge
Achieve a ‘C’ or better for success
Contribute to a QCE
NON-OP SUBJECTS OFFERED
English Communication Prevocational Mathematics (PVM) Hospitality Industrial Graphics Industrial Technology Studies Recreation Science in Practice
VET CERTIFICATE COURSES
Nationally recognised qualification
Lead to entry level industry qualifications
Competency-based assessment
Contribute to a QCE
CERTIFICATE COURSES OFFERED - CTSHS
Certificate II in Business Certificate II in Information, Digital Media
and Technology Certificate II in Retail Services Certificate II in Agriculture Certificate II in Visual Arts Certificate II in Workplace Practices
CERTIFICATE COURSES OFFERED - DTTC
Certificate 1 in General Construction – TAFE (free) Cert II in Hospitality – TAFE (free) Cert II in Engineering Pathways -TAFE (free) Cert II in Health Support Services -TAFE (free) Cert II in Electro Technology – Careers Australia ($199) Cert II in Automotive Servicing Technology – Careers
Australia ($199) Cert II in Infrastructure and Mining – CTSDE/CQU
($140)
SCHOOL-BASED APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP
(SAT)
Combined school and on job training
Develop skills for future careers
Reduction in apprenticeship time
HOW DO I GET A SAT?
Seek opportunities through local businesses Search employment section in newspaper Check student notices for advertisements MEGT (Nichole Bartlett), TORGAS,
SKILLS360 agencies Participate in school work
placement/experience
WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
Designed to give students a ‘taste’ of the chosen industry
CTSHS has developed strong connections with local businesses
Approximately 50 senior students currently participating in program
One (1) day a week on-the-job experience Total of thirty (30) days per year Mrs Vickery, Work Placement Co-ordinator
PERSONALISED PATHWAY
Destination courses leading to Diploma / Degree
Study 6 subjects - OP/non OP Compulsory subjects English
Communication/ English and Prevocational Maths/Maths A
Study at least 1 Certificate II or higher Sit QCS Test and/or apply for Tertiary
Selection Rank
PROCESSES AND PRACTICES
Choose pathway then choose subjects Choose subjects you enjoy and excel at High expectations:
‘C’ or better in every subject ‘B’ or better for effort/behaviour 95% attendance understand the requirements for attaining a
QCE
SUBJECT SELECTION FORM
2015 YEAR 11 SUBJECT SELECTION FORM
Student Name: ___________________________________________ (Please print your first name as well as your surname.) Instructions: Highlight or circle the subject/certificate course you intent enrolling in. You must select six (6) subjects in total; one (1) from each line even if you intend to undertake a certificate course at the Dalrymple Trade Training Centre. If you wish to be OP eligible you must choose a minimum of five (5) OP subjects. Return form to the school’s main office by Wednesday 17th September 2014.
Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 Line 6 OP Subjects =Tertiary Pathway
VISUAL ART CHEMISTRY
DRAMA MODERN HISTORY MATHS C ** PHYSICS **
ACCOUNTING PHYSICAL EDUCATION
BIOLOGY LEGAL STUDIES IPT (INFORMATION PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY)
MATHS A MATHS B
ENGLISH
Non-OP Subjects = Employability Pathway Hospitality Industrial Technology Studies Cert II Visual Arts
Recreation Studies Industrial Graphics ## Cert II Retail Services Cert II Workplace Practices
Science in Practice ## Hospitality Cert II Agriculture ##
Recreation Studies Cert II Business Cert II Information Digital Media Technology (IDMT)
Pre Vocational Maths English Communication
Dalrymple Trade Training Centre (DTTC) Courses A VET certificate course offered at the DTTC can be chosen instead of a subject on Lines 1 – 4. Only one (1) VET certificate course can be undertaken at the subsidised rate under the VET in School (VETiS) guidelines. Additional course/s are full fee courses. Cert I General Construction (TAFE – Free) Cert II Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) (TAFE – Free) Cert II Engineering Pathways (TAFE – Free) Cert II Health Support Services (TAFE – Free)
Cert II in Electro Technology (Career Start) (Careers Australia - $199) Cert II Automotive Servicing Technology (Careers Australia - $199) Cert II Infrastructure and Mining (SDE/CQU TAFE - $140) ???
Denotes: ** Brisbane School of Distance Education (BSDE) subjects ## Composite Year 11/12 classes NOTE: Practical subjects/courses have a PPE requirement which will be at the student’s expense. E.g. industrial clothing, steel-capped boots, safety glasses etc. Be aware of the subject prerequisites when choosing subjects. Choose carefully as subjects/courses are undertaken for a period of two (2) years. Prior to your subject choices being approved, you and a parent/guardian will need to meet with a member of the school’s Leadership Team where your Future
Pathways Booklet and SET Plan will be considered in relation to your subject choices.
Due: Wednesday 17th September to the main office.
SCENARIO 1 – TERTIARY PATHWAY
2015 YEAR 11 SUBJECT SELECTION FORM
Student Name: ___________________________________________ (Please print your first name as well as your surname.) Instructions: Highlight or circle the subject/certificate course you intent enrolling in. You must select six (6) subjects in total; one (1) from each line even if you intend to undertake a certificate course at the Dalrymple Trade Training Centre. If you wish to be OP eligible you must choose a minimum of five (5) OP subjects. Return form to the school’s main office by Wednesday 17th September 2014.
Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 Line 6 OP Subjects =Tertiary Pathway
VISUAL ART CHEMISTRY
DRAMA MODERN HISTORY MATHS C ** PHYSICS **
ACCOUNTING PHYSICAL EDUCATION
BIOLOGY LEGAL STUDIES IPT (INFORMATION PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY)
MATHS A MATHS B
ENGLISH
Non-OP Subjects = Employability Pathway Hospitality Industrial Technology Studies Cert II Visual Arts
Recreation Studies Industrial Graphics ## Cert II Retail Services Cert II Workplace Practices
Science in Practice ## Hospitality Cert II Agriculture ##
Recreation Studies Cert II Business Cert II Information Digital Media Technology (IDMT)
Pre Vocational Maths English Communication
Dalrymple Trade Training Centre (DTTC) Courses A VET certificate course offered at the DTTC can be chosen instead of a subject on Lines 1 – 4. Only one (1) VET certificate course can be undertaken at the subsidised rate under the VET in School (VETiS) guidelines. Additional course/s are full fee courses. Cert I General Construction (TAFE – Free) Cert II Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) (TAFE – Free) Cert II Engineering Pathways (TAFE – Free) Cert II Health Support Services (TAFE – Free)
Cert II in Electro Technology (Career Start) (Careers Australia - $199) Cert II Automotive Servicing Technology (Careers Australia - $199) Cert II Infrastructure and Mining (SDE/CQU TAFE - $140) ???
Denotes: ** Brisbane School of Distance Education (BSDE) subjects ## Composite Year 11/12 classes NOTE: Practical subjects/courses have a PPE requirement which will be at the student’s expense. E.g. industrial clothing, steel-capped boots, safety glasses etc. Be aware of the subject prerequisites when choosing subjects. Choose carefully as subjects/courses are undertaken for a period of two (2) years. Prior to your subject choices being approved, you and a parent/guardian will need to meet with a member of the school’s Leadership Team where your Future
Pathways Booklet and SET Plan will be considered in relation to your subject choices.
SCENARIO 2 – INDUSTRY PATHWAY
2015 YEAR 11 SUBJECT SELECTION FORM
Student Name: ___________________________________________ (Please print your first name as well as your surname.) Instructions: Highlight or circle the subject/certificate course you intent enrolling in. You must select six (6) subjects in total; one (1) from each line even if you intend to undertake a certificate course at the Dalrymple Trade Training Centre. If you wish to be OP eligible you must choose a minimum of five (5) OP subjects. Return form to the school’s main office by Wednesday 17th September 2014.
Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 Line 6 OP Subjects =Tertiary Pathway
VISUAL ART CHEMISTRY
DRAMA MODERN HISTORY MATHS C ** PHYSICS **
ACCOUNTING PHYSICAL EDUCATION
BIOLOGY LEGAL STUDIES IPT (INFORMATION PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY)
MATHS A MATHS B
ENGLISH
Non-OP Subjects = Employability Pathway Hospitality Industrial Technology Studies Cert II Visual Arts
Recreation Studies Industrial Graphics ## Cert II Retail Services Cert II Workplace Practices
Science in Practice ## Hospitality Cert II Agriculture ##
Recreation Studies Cert II Business Cert II Information Digital Media Technology (IDMT)
Pre Vocational Maths English Communication
Dalrymple Trade Training Centre (DTTC) Courses A VET certificate course offered at the DTTC can be chosen instead of a subject on Lines 1 – 4. Only one (1) VET certificate course can be undertaken at the subsidised rate under the VET in School (VETiS) guidelines. Additional course/s are full fee courses. Cert I General Construction (TAFE – Free) Cert II Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) (TAFE – Free) Cert II Engineering Pathways (TAFE – Free) Cert II Health Support Services (TAFE – Free)
Cert II in Electro Technology (Career Start) (Careers Australia - $199) Cert II Automotive Servicing Technology (Careers Australia - $199) Cert II Infrastructure and Mining (SDE/CQU TAFE - $140) ???
Denotes: ** Brisbane School of Distance Education (BSDE) subjects ## Composite Year 11/12 classes NOTE: Practical subjects/courses have a PPE requirement which will be at the student’s expense. E.g. industrial clothing, steel-capped boots, safety glasses etc. Be aware of the subject prerequisites when choosing subjects. Choose carefully as subjects/courses are undertaken for a period of two (2) years. Prior to your subject choices being approved, you and a parent/guardian will need to meet with a member of the school’s Leadership Team where your Future
Pathways Booklet and SET Plan will be considered in relation to your subject choices.
SCENARIO 3 – PERSONALISED PATHWAY
2015 YEAR 11 SUBJECT SELECTION FORM
Student Name: ___________________________________________ (Please print your first name as well as your surname.) Instructions: Highlight or circle the subject/certificate course you intent enrolling in. You must select six (6) subjects in total; one (1) from each line even if you intend to undertake a certificate course at the Dalrymple Trade Training Centre. If you wish to be OP eligible you must choose a minimum of five (5) OP subjects. Return form to the school’s main office by Wednesday 17th September 2014.
Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 Line 6 OP Subjects =Tertiary Pathway
VISUAL ART CHEMISTRY
DRAMA MODERN HISTORY MATHS C ** PHYSICS **
ACCOUNTING PHYSICAL EDUCATION
BIOLOGY LEGAL STUDIES IPT (INFORMATION PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY)
MATHS A MATHS B
ENGLISH
Non-OP Subjects = Employability Pathway Hospitality Industrial Technology Studies Cert II Visual Arts
Recreation Studies Industrial Graphics ## Cert II Retail Services Cert II Workplace Practices
Science in Practice ## Hospitality Cert II Agriculture ##
Recreation Studies Cert II Business Cert II Information Digital Media Technology (IDMT)
Pre Vocational Maths English Communication
Dalrymple Trade Training Centre (DTTC) Courses A VET certificate course offered at the DTTC can be chosen instead of a subject on Lines 1 – 4. Only one (1) VET certificate course can be undertaken at the subsidised rate under the VET in School (VETiS) guidelines. Additional course/s are full fee courses. Cert I General Construction (TAFE – Free) Cert II Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) (TAFE – Free) Cert II Engineering Pathways (TAFE – Free) Cert II Health Support Services (TAFE – Free)
Cert II in Electro Technology (Career Start) (Careers Australia - $199) Cert II Automotive Servicing Technology (Careers Australia - $199) Cert II Infrastructure and Mining (SDE/CQU TAFE - $140) ???
Denotes: ** Brisbane School of Distance Education (BSDE) subjects ## Composite Year 11/12 classes NOTE: Practical subjects/courses have a PPE requirement which will be at the student’s expense. E.g. industrial clothing, steel-capped boots, safety glasses etc. Be aware of the subject prerequisites when choosing subjects. Choose carefully as subjects/courses are undertaken for a period of two (2) years. Prior to your subject choices being approved, you and a parent/guardian will need to meet with a member of the school’s Leadership Team where your Future
Pathways Booklet and SET Plan will be considered in relation to your subject choices.
PARENT/GUARDIAN HELP
Work together creating life and career goals Set goals, manage time, set a study area Identify student’s strengths/limitations Visit career expo or research jobs, courses,
career pathways on-line (www.jobguide.com.au)
Encourage study habits and a commitment to learning
WHO CAN HELP AT SCHOOL?
Principal – Ms Moya Mohr A/Deputy Principal – Mr Derek Copelin Senior Schooling HODs – Mrs Stacey Alloway
Miss Shirley Holcombe Guidance Officer – Mrs Christine Barnes Year 11 Year Level Co-ordinator – Uvette
Hughes Work Placement Coordinator – Mrs Maria
Vickery
SUMMARY
Objective ‘right child - right pathway’
Three suggested pathways:
1. Tertiary pathway
2. Industry pathway
3. Personalised pathwayReminders: 1. Subject selection forms due to the office by Wednesday 17th
September.
2. SET Plan signing – Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th October TERM 4. Book your meeting time through the main office!