secondary 3 nt posting exercise – parents’ briefing 6 february 2015
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Objectives
To provide parents information on: post-secondary education options subject combinations in Sec 3 (2016) qualifying criteria for non-compulsory (or elective)
subjects & introduction of these subjects
so as to enable parents to help your children make an informed decision regarding Sec 3 Subject Combination
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OUR Fuhuanites - Upstanding
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OUR Fuhuanites – Ready for the Future
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What is ITE Education? ITE aims to equip its students with the technical
skills and knowledge to meet the workforce needs of various industry sectors.
Training with ITE will not only equip students for a successful and rewarding career, but also pave the way to higher level training at the Polytechnics and beyond.
Over 20% of ITE graduates progress to the Polytechnics upon graduation!
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Educational Pathways (After GCE N level)
- Extracted from www.ite.edu.sg
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Promotion CriteriaPromotion to Sec 3 Pass in 2 subjects, with one being EL / Maths
(refer to pg. 46 of Students’ Handbook)
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Admission Criteria to ITE For Nitec courses: GCE N- or O- level graduates who
meet course-specific entry requirements
Some courses require interviews and medical checksFor more details on entry requirements for the courses, visit:
https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/what-to-study/
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Entry Requirements to ITE (Minimum)English Mathematics Science Others
School of Applied & Health Science
School of Business & Services
2 other subjects
School of Media & Design
1 other subject
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Entry Requirements to ITE (Minimum)English Mathematic
sScience Others
School of Electronics & Info-Comm Technology
OR 2 other subjects
School of Engineering 2 other
subjectsSchool of Hospitality 2 other
subject
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2014 Cut-off point (4 best N-level subjects)
No. Course Cut-off point
ITE College Central
1 Aerospace Avionics 62 Aerospace Technology 9
ITE College West
3 Digital Audio & Video Production 8
4 Info-Communications Technology 9
5 Applied Food Science 9
6 Pastry & Baking 10
• Competition for ITE places is keen. • Eligibility does not mean course placement.
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Considerations for Subject Combination
Quality Cohort
Pre-requisite for Courses
School Resources
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UPPER SEC NT CURRICULUM (2016)
Compulsory Subjects English Language Mother Tongue Language *NA Level Mathematics Computer Applications (CPA) Science
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UPPER SEC NT CURRICULUM (2016)
Elective Subjects (Choose 1) Elements of Business Skills (EBS) Design & Technology (D&T) Food Studies (FS)
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Criteria for Elective Subject
Elective Academic Criteria (Sec 2 Overall Average)
D&T A Pass in D&T and Science
Food Studies A Pass in Home Econs and English
EBS A Pass in English
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Principles of Posting Exercise• Merit:
• In academic results
• Choice:• Students will be allocated based on their choice• While working within the constrains of the school, eg:
infrastructure, manpower
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Principles of Posting Exercise
• Aptitude:• Holistic feedback from various stakeholders of
education will taken into consideration, eg, Form Teachers, Subject Teachers and SMC Level Heads / Year Head
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EBS
TRAVEL & TOURISM RETAIL HOSPITALITY
What is EBS?
• ASPECTS OF MARKETING
• PLANNING AND PROMOTION
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
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EBS - Examination Requirements Paper 1 (Theory) – 60%
1½ hours Paper 2 (Coursework) – 40%
20 hours (over 20 weeks) 12 hours of preparatory work 8 hours of assessed work
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Benefits of EBS
Skills Thinking and problem solving Information technology Communication Teamwork
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Benefits of EBS
Values Positive work attitude Enterprise Adaptability Confidence
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What is Design & Technology?
Provides students with knowledge in Design Methods Technology (Electronics, Mechanisms & Structures) Skills in realisation of models & artefects
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Design Process
Design & Technology
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Electronics Mechanisms Structures
Technology
Design & Technology
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Problem-solving skills and communication skills Provides foundation for coursework-based subjects at
ITE and Polytechnics e.g. Engineering, Aerospace, Digital Production and Info-Communication
Benefits of D&T
Engineering
Aerospace
Digital Production
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Paper 1 (Theory) – 30% 1 hour written paper
Paper 2 (Coursework) – 70% Design Project Duration : Jan – Aug (8 Months, with supervision from teachers) Component : Design Journal, Presentation Boards, Artefact
D&T – Examination Requirements
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What is Food Studies?
Provides students with knowledge in Health Nutrition Food science Basic cooking skills
Useful for courses like Pastry & Baking, Culinary Skill and Food & Beverage
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Food Studies – Examination Requirements
Paper 1 (Theory) – 40% 1½ hours
Paper 2 (Coursework) – 60% Coursework based on research 30-page report
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Benefits of Food Studies Learn valuable coursework skills such as
Investigation skills Research skills
Get to know more about Food safety and hygiene Food nutrition Food preparation skills
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What to do next? DATE: WHAT TO EXPECT : Remarks6 FEB Sec 3 Posting Exercise
Briefing
MAY 2015 Briefing to students
JULY 2015 Aspirations and mock E-streaming Exercise
A letter will be sent
OCT 2015 Actual E-streaming Exercise
A letter will be sent
NOV 2015 Release of Posting Results Through LMSNOV 2015 Submission of Appeals Through the General
OfficeNOV 2015 Release of Appeal Results Through LMS
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How parents can help? Discuss with your child his/her career aspirationshttps://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/fts.admission.ft#prospectus
Make use of the e-Careers portal to help your child determine the most suitable elective in line with his/her career aspirations
https://ecareers.sg/G_Login_SG/ecareersLogin.asp
Help your child to work towards his goals by reinforcing good study habits and attitudes