Western Australian Certificate of Education

(WACE)2012 and beyond

Information for Year 10

Information for Year 11, 2013

Last updated: April 2012

This session covers:

• WACE• Course Stages• VET and Workplace

Learning• TAFElinks • University Entry • TAFE Entry• The Counselling Process• Course Selection• Como Assessment Policy• Q&A

WACE requirements 2012 and beyond

• Breadth and depth

• Achievement standard

• English language competence

• Examinations

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WACE requirements 2012 and beyond

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 (at least 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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WACE requirements 2012 and beyond

Achievement standard

• C grade average

• 16 units

• 8 in Year 12

• Reductions for significant numbers of endorsed programs and/or Vocational Education and Training (VET) credit transfer

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WACE requirements 2012 and beyond

English language competence

Demonstrated by:

• Achieving a C grade in an English course unit

OR

• work samples

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Examinations 2012 and beyond

• 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

Examinations 2012 and beyond

• Special provisions are available for practical and written examinations. There are two types of special provisions for the WACE examinations:– Special examination arrangements for

candidates who have a temporary or permanent disability that could disadvantage them. Application is made prior to the examinations.

Examinations 2012 and beyond

- Sickness/misadventure provisions for candidates who suffer from a temporary sickness,

non-permanent disability or unforeseen event close to or during the examinations. Application is made immediately after the examinations.

ENGLISH

General Pathway Description

Year 11 Year 12

Typical Pathway to University

2CD ENG 3AB ENG

Typical Pathway to TAFE, with University option

2AB ENG 2CD ENG

Typical Pathway to Employment/TAFE

1AB ENG 1CD ENG

MathematicsGeneral Pathway Description Year 11 Year 12

Double Mathematics - Pathway to Specialist University Courses e.g. Engineering, Mathematics

3ABMAT

And

3ABMAS

3CDMAT

And

3CDMAS

Single Mathematics for university courses where mathematics is likely to be needed.

3ABMAT

or

2CDMAT

3CDMAT

or

3ABMATSingle Mathematics for TAFE and/or university entry where further mathematics is not needed

2ABMAT 2CDMAT

Single Mathematics for TAFE and/or employment

1BCMAT 1DEMAT

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All other courses

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Endorsed Programs

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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 student’s Year 10 program• Can assist in meeting WACE requirements

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Categories of endorsed programs

• Workplace learning

• University studies

• Community organisation

• Personal development

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School Curriculum and Standards Authority generic

personal development programs

Examples: Work Skills, Whole School Production, Recreational Pursuits, Administration and Management, School Trip, Music Performance (Ensemble)

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Community organisation programs

• Examples: Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, WA Recreational Skipper’s Ticket, Sea Trek, Bushrangers Level 1, SLWA Bronze Medallion, SIM Music Ensemble Performance

• A copy of evidence must be sighted by the school before achievement can be reported

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VET and Workplace Learning

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)

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

School Based Apprenticeship

• Apprenticeship part time basis while still at school

• Legally binding Apprenticeship Agreement

• Generally:

– 3 days at school

– 1 day at the RTO

– 1 day workplace

• Could be 2 days in workplace and block release to RTO

School Based Traineeships

• Paid employment based training• Four units of English (two in final year)• Four other course units• Up to 10 course unit equivalents in VET or

endorsed programs • 3 – 4 days at school• 1 – 2 days in the workplace

Workplace Learning Course

• School Curriculum and Standards Authority 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 are included

Endorsed Program - Workplace Learning

Assists students seeking full/part time employment or Registered Training Organisation entry. Options are:

• WL1 – On the job training

• WL2 – Employability skills

• PWGS – Work Skills

Pre-Apprenticeships in Schools

Polytechnic West- Auto- Carpentry- Building Metals- Hospitality- Electronics

2 days per week (good for TAFELINKS)

Cert II Qualifications count as subject equivalents

Workplace organised by TAFE – Count towards WPL

Metal Trades Centre

• Mr Thurston – All day Thursday – Own transport• Joint facility at Kent St• Certificate II in Engineering• Includes a work placement in Metals Fabrication• Aimed at Mining and Defence Support Industries• Try a trade day 8 June

Enrolled Nursing

• Certificate II in Allied Health• Parent night• 5 days in the training centre• 10 days in a nursing home• Possibility of employment on School Based

Traineeship (18 months/ 1 day per week)

TAFELINKS

Enrolment in TAFElinks provides:•credit toward TAFE entry•an option of completing Years 11 and 12 over three years•equivalent of full-time study

TAFElinks classes are run from 8.45 am to 1.00 pm, with one day a week at Workplace Learning placement and a second day at TAFE (if applicable).

TAFElinks offers the following learning program •English 1A and/or 1B•Mathematics 1B and/or 1C•Workplace Learning 1A and1B•1 course from the Year 11 grid•1 endorsed course

All students applying for this course will need to satisfy the college that they are committed to the Vocational Readiness Program. Enrolment is subject to an interview and signing a college agreement.

 

What are the choices? • Courses (including Workplace Learning)

• Endorsed Programs (including VET, Workplace Learning)

• TAFELINKS

(Refer to your school handbook for information on course requirements)

University

Admissions Requirements

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

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

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

Como 2011

• Top ATAR – 99.65• Second Top 99.20• 6 students above 95• Median ATAR 76.8

Scaling

Courses are scaled to ensure that students studying the more difficult courses are not disadvantaged

2011 Top Mark (Scaled)

Maths Specialist, Music – 100

Physics – 99.1

Chemistry – 98.1

Biology – 94.2

Geography – 89.7

Maths 2AB – 61.2

Outdoor Ed 2AB – 70.2

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

– See University Admissions guide

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

University Alternative Entry

Information can be found in the Year 11 subject selection booklet

Curtin University

• AQF/TRAINING WA

• Step Up

• Open Universities Australia

• Bridging/Enabling Courses

• Special Consideration

Murdoch University• High School Entry Awards

– TEA/Dean’s Entry/Director of Admissions Entry

• Tertiary Options Project (TOP)• AQF/TRAINING WA• On Track• Murdoch University Preparation Course• Access South-West• Indigenous programs

Notre Dame University

• AQF/TRAINING WA

• Notre Dame Tertiary Enabling Program

University of Western Australia

• UWay

• Broadway UWA

• Fairway UWA

• Provisional Entry Scheme

• AQF/TRAINING WA

• Special consideration

Edith Cowan University

• Portfolio Entry to Bachelor Courses:– student studying 3 courses at Stage 2 or 3

and 1 course at Stage 1 • Portfolio Entry to University Preparation

Courses:– student studying 2 courses at Stage 2 or 3

and 2 courses at Stage 1• Indigenous University Orientation Course

TRAINING WA

(State Training Provider))

Admissions

TRAINING WA 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 met

• Check the website for latest details:http://www.trainingwa.wa.gov.au

TRAINING WA entry requirements

Entry requirements may be expressed as:• A prerequisite competency based qualification

(For example, 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

Selection Criteria for Competitive Entry

Maximum score = 100 points:

• Qualification pathway (29 points)

• Work experience/employment (29 points)

• Secondary education (42 points)

Secondary Education (42 Points)

• Stage 3 A grade -7 points• Stage 3 B grade – 6.25 points• Stage 3 C grade/2 A grade – 5.75 points• Stage 1 A grade/2 B grade – 5.5 points• Stage 1 B grade/2 C grade – 5.25 points• Stage 1 C grade – 5 points• D’s do not count

TRAINING WA (State Training Provider)

• 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.

• See TRAINING WA website for entry requirementshttp://www.trainingwa.wa.gov.au

You can see which courses you qualify for at;

http://tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au/Reckoner/Default.aspx

Other choices for next yearThese pathways are:• a program of study provided by a university established

within Australia• An accredited training program (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

Subject Selection

• Information Disc contains subject descriptions and the selection form.

• Individual counselling Mon 18 and Tues 19 June.

• Appointments to be made online.• Details on who your mentor is and how to book a

time will be posted to you on Thursday 7th June.

The Counselling Process

What’s happening at school?

• 12 to 14hr program in SAE• Commences week 6 - 10 term 2

Outcomes

• Individual career pathway plan

Course Counselling Resources

• Career guidance software - JigCal• MyFuture website• Career Centre• Form completion guidelines• Useful Websites• CAVE coordinator/Course Counsel or/Student

Services • Subject Recommendations

Individual Counselling Sessions

Parent and Student contact during

Years 11 and 12.

Learning Area Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9

2008 2009 2010 2011

Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 1 Sem 2

Attendance 95% 82% 98% 95% 93% 96%

English C C C C C D C C

Listening and Speaking C C B C C

Reading C C C C C D C C

System Assessment - Achievement Category Lim Lim

System Assessment - Progress Category Low Mod

System Assessment - Proficiency Band 5 6

Viewing C B D C

Writing C C C D D D C C

System Assessment - Achievement Category Sat

System Assessment - Progress Category

System Assessment - Proficiency Band 6 7

Will I get what I want?

Most students get their selection If not, then two courses/subjects occur at the

same time or the course/subject has been cancelled

Pre-requisites will be enforced. Have a 7th choice in mind. Re-selection occurs in Term three.

Can I Change?

Early is better Restricted choices

some classes may be full choices must fit the timetable

You will need to catch up on assessments6 subjects + weeks missed

After the cut off date for course changes – can only occur at the end of semester one.

Assessment

Policy

Questions

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