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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








MATHS A MATHS B

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SCENARIO 2 – INDUSTRY PATHWAY








MATHS A MATHS B

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SCENARIO 3 – PERSONALISED PATHWAY








MATHS A MATHS B

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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!

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