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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD Page 3

WESTERN AUSTRALIA CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (WACE) Page 4 - 5

ONLINE LITERACY & NUMERACY ASSESSMENT (OLNA) Page 6

TERTIARY ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Page 7 - 8

CAREERS and EDUCATION WEBSITES Page 9

SENIOR SECONDARY PATHWAYS Page 10 – 12

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Page 13 - 23

CERTIFICATES Page 24 - 27

NOTES Page 28

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Foreword Dear Student This handbook contains information for students currently enrolled in Year 10 and is designed to provide a reference point for studies in Year 11 and Year 12 The courses you choose for Year 11 and 12 need careful consideration as you need to be aware of:

the requirements for The Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE - Secondary Graduation)

the requirements for Attainment

the requirements for University Entrance or State Training Provider

the post-secondary options in education and training There needs to be a balance of:

knowing the rules and regulations of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA),

meeting the prerequisites of the various post-secondary courses,

consideration for your interests, abilities and academic achievement so far. Further information and advice is also available to you and your parents through contact with the Senior School Deputy Principal, Mr Robb Howland. We encourage you to read this information handbook carefully and discuss the contents with your parents/carers. If you have any questions, please make time to have a conversation with Mr Howland. We wish you all the best for your studies throughout senior school.

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Western Australia Certificate of Education (WACE)

Senior Secondary Schooling in Western Australia The Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement (WASSA) is issued to all Year 12 students at the completion of their secondary schooling. The WASSA provides a formal record of what students leaving in Year 12 have achieved as a result of their school education in Western Australia The Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) is the certificate that students in Western Australia receive on successful completion of their senior secondary education. The WACE requires students to demonstrate breadth and depth of study, and to reach specified achievement standards, including a literacy and numeracy standard. The WACE is recognised nationally in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), by universities and other tertiary institutions, industry and training providers. Whilst students typically complete a WACE in their final two years of Senior Secondary School, there is no specified time limit for completion. Study towards achievement of the WACE can be undertaken over a lifetime. Overview of Courses and Programs Students come from diverse backgrounds and have varying needs. They may be interested in university study, have specific vocations in mind involving further education and training, or intend to enter the workforce after leaving school. For this reason, senior secondary schooling in Western Australia offers a wide range of courses and programs that enable students to study courses similar to those offered in other parts of Australia and provide multiple pathways to university, training and employment. Carnarvon Community College offers three Pathways and a range of courses and programs. Students who complete any of these courses will receive a WASSA.

WACE Requirements

General requirements Students must:

demonstrate a minimum standard of literacy (reading and writing) and a minimum standard of numeracy

complete a minimum of 20 units or equivalents to ensure Breadth and Depth with their studies

complete at least four Year 12 ATAR courses* – or

complete at least five Year 12 General courses and/or ATAR courses or equivalent** – or

complete a Certificate II (or higher) VET qualification*** in combination with ATAR, General or Foundation courses.

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Literacy and numeracy standards Students may:

Pre-qualify through achieving Band 8 or higher in the reading, writing and numeracy tests of NAPLAN completed in Year 9.

Demonstrate the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy by successfully completing the relevant components of OLNA (Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment) in Years 10, 11 or 12.

Breadth and depth Students must:

complete a minimum of 20 units, which may include unit equivalents attained through VET and/or endorsed programs. This requirement must include at least: o

o a minimum of ten Year 12 units or the equivalent o o four units from an English course, post-year 10, including at least one pair of

Year 12 units from an English Learning Area Course. o o one pair of Year 12 units from each of List A (arts/languages/social sciences) and

List B (mathematics/science/technology) courses.

Achievement Standard Students must achieve at least 14 ‘C’ grades (or equivalents) in Year 11 and Year 12 units, including at least six ‘C’ grades in Year 12 units (or equivalents). Unit Equivalents Unit equivalents can be obtained through VET qualifications and/or endorsed programs. The maximum number of unit equivalents available through VET and endorsed programs is four Year 11 units and four Year 12 units. For VET Qualifications:

a Certificate I is equivalent to two Year 11 units

a Certificate II is equivalent to two Year 11 units and two Year 12 units

a Certificate III is equivalent to two Year 11 units and four Year 12 units

a partially completed Certificate III or higher is equivalent to two Year 11 units and two Year 12 units, if the criteria for partially completed units are met.

For endorsed programs, unit equivalents are identified on the Authority’s approved list of

endorsed programs (see school for further information).

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Western Australia Certificate of Education Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA)

The Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) has been designed by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority to measure literacy and numeracy skills identified as necessary for functioning in society: for example, skills associated with shopping, managing a household budget, writing a job application and communicating with others. The Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment provides students currently in Year 10 with up to six opportunities (two per year) from Year 10 to Year 12 to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy minimum standard. The following should be noted:

There are three components in OLNA: o Reading o Writing and o Numeracy

Students will use a school computer and be supervised by a school teacher

Students will answer multiple-choice questions for the reading and numeracy components

Students will write 300 to 600 words for the writing component.

The OLNA is compulsory for students who have not demonstrated the minimum standard and want to achieve a WACE. Schools will identify and advise students who are required to attempt the OLNA. Provisions apply for students with a language background other than English, who arrived from overseas and have attended school in Australia for less than a year. Provisions also apply for students with disabilities and/or co-existing conditions. Please contact the Student Services Manager for further information.

For further information: https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/assessment/olna

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TERTIARY ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS - ATAR ENTRY TO UNIVERSITY

All students intending to apply for a Western Australian university entry should view the following websites and contact the universities directly:

UWA www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/ or 6488 2477 Murdoch www.murdoch.edu.au/Future-students/ or 9360 6491 Curtin http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/ or 9266 1000 ECU www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/ or 134 328 Notre Dame www.nd.edu.au or 9433 0533

ATAR To apply for admission to a university, students need to obtain an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, known as ‘ATAR’. To gain an ATAR, students will need to select at least four ATAR courses in both Years 11 and 12 and sit the external WACE examination at the end of Year 12. Information about ATAR ranks can be found at the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) website: http://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/atar-about.tisc To achieve an ATAR, Year 11 courses are essential background and students should have achieved above-average grades (e.g. a B grade) in their Year 10 subjects. Students should be guided by teacher recommendations when selecting courses. To be considered for university admission as a school leaver, an applicant must:

Meet the requirements for WACE as prescribed by the School Curriculum and Standard Authority,

Achieve competence in English as prescribed by the individual universities,

Obtain a sufficiently high ATAR for entry to a particular University and/or course; and

Satisfy any prerequisites or special requirements for entry to particular courses.

The ATAR is calculated using scaled marks in courses. Scaling adjusts for differences in difficulty between courses and aims to ensure that, in terms of access to university, students are not disadvantaged if they choose to study difficult courses. All ATAR course results are scaled to ensure fairness to all students.

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There are alternative entry pathways to all Universities that may also be explored, for example: Portfolio Pathway to ECU In addition to the requirements outlined above, ECU offers an additional pathway for entry by school leaver students. Detailed information about the requirements for the Portfolio entry to ECU may be obtained from Student Recruitment on 134 328 or http://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/course-entry/experience-based-entry-scheme Portfolio Entry to Murdoch University In addition to the requirements outlined above, Murdoch University offers a portfolio pathway for admission to Bachelor degrees in Media, Mass Communication and in Digital Media. For more information see: http://www.murdoch.edu.au/study/undergraduate-students/entry-requirements/alternative-entry-pathways

OTHER INFORMATION YOU MAY WISH TO ACCESS: Courses – Year 11 and 12 https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/syllabus-and-support-materials/ Disability adjustments https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/assessment/disability-adjustment-guidelines Eligibility criteria for languages and EAL/D courses https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/syllabus-and-support-materials/languages Endorsed programs https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/syllabus-and-support-materials/endorsed-programs Vocational Education and Training (VET)

VET credit transfer

How VET contributes to the WACE

WACE recognition of VET accredited courses

https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/vet/all-about-vet The Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/the-wace/

CAREERS AND EDUCATION WEBSITES The information gained from the following list of websites may help students determine their post-school options. Apprenticeships and Traineeships http://www.dtwd.wa.gov.au/apprenticeship-office Australian Defence Force www.defencejobs.gov.au Australia wide job search www.jobsearch.gov.au Career, employment, training information in Western Australia http://www.careercentre.dtwd.wa.gov.au/Pages/CareerCentre.aspx Career research www.careersonline.com.au Curtin University www.curtin.edu.au Edith Cowan University www.ecu.edu.au Job Resources Australia www.youth.gov.au Murdoch University www.murdoch.edu.au My Future www.myfuture.edu.au OZJAC- VTAC http://www.vtac.edu.au Training WA (State Training Providers course information) www.trainingwa.wa.gov.au Tertiary Institutions Services Centre www.tisc.edu.au University of Notre Dame www.nd.edu.au University of Western Australia www.uwa.edu.au Vacancies Australia Wide www.seek.com.au

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Senior Secondary Pathways - Carnarvon Community College

Carnarvon Community College provides flexible Senior Secondary pathways to ensure all

students have the opportunity to engage in programs that lead to higher education,

training or employment. These programs aim to maximise attainment and engagement in

learning while at school and provide students with meaningful post-school options.

Three distinct pathways are available to students entering Senior School. All pathways

provide opportunities for students to engage in Vocational Education and Training (VET)

and are designed to meet the individual needs of students.

The pathways:

ATAR/WACE pathway – for students who either aim to apply for university entrance

upon graduation, or may wish to attend university at some stage in the future. Students

who choose this pathway should aim to obtain an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank

(ATAR) of 55 or higher. Students undertaking this option will have access to face to face

English and Mathematics: Methods classes and will complete the remainder of their

ATAR subjects via Distance Education. Students also have the option of completing a

Certificate II qualification in this pathway.

General/VET/WACE pathway – for students who are focusing on further training or full-

time employment upon graduation, including apprenticeships. Students selecting this

pathway will have access to face to face General courses in English, Mathematics

Essentials, Physical Education Studies and Materials, Design and Technology. Students

will also enrol in two Certificate II qualifications which will be delivered over the course

of the Senior Secondary studies.

WorkReadiness pathway – an alternate pathway for students who choose to work on:

- Pre-apprenticeship literacy and numeracy development

- Portfolio development including résumés and covering letters

- Health and well-being, including fitness for work

- Endorsed and VET programs as well as Individualised Student Projects in areas of

interest.

- Support for students in building skills for further training and employment.

An interview process with Senior School staff must be undertaken before students can

be placed in a particular pathway.

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School-based Traineeships Across Years 11 and 12, students may be provided with the opportunity to undertake a school-based traineeship. School based traineeships allow students in Senior School to develop skills and get paid while they prepare for a career in the workforce. Students work towards an industry recognised qualification (Certificate II or III) by the completion of Year 12.

Studying through the School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) Carnarvon Community College has committed to offering face to face ATAR classes in both English and Mathematics Methods. For all other ATAR subjects, students will be enrolled with the School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) and will undertake their studies in the Independent Learning area. In order to support students with their SIDE studies, the College has an Independent Learning Coordinator who is responsible for

providing 1:1 support for students to assist them to:

o Develop essential independent learning skills o Establish and maintain study and online-lesson timetables o Navigate around online classrooms and software

Liaising with College staff to source additional curriculum support when required.

Students in this space will also benefit from a 2018 Department of Education initiative which established a team of highly experienced ATAR teachers who will make visits to the College and provide students with the following support:

Face-to-face support for students, once per term, for a number of days (up to a week) at a time for each course being delivered by SIDE;

Fortnightly online tutorials (additional to the online classes provided by their regular SIDE teacher);

Conduct intensive exam revision sessions. The College also ensures the most up-to-date computers and video conferencing software are available for each student’s personal workstation and has a full-time technician available for troubleshooting.

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2020 SENIOR SCHOOL PATHWAYS AT CARNARVON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

The table below provides a summary of the pathways available for Year 11 and 12 students. It includes the numbers and types of courses and/or Certificates that make up an appropriate pathway.

General/VET/WACE Pathway

Year 11

Mathematics General

English General

Materials Design & Technology General

Physical Education Studies General

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Year 12

Mathematics General

English General

Materials Design & Technology General

Physical Education Studies General

Certificates x 2

SBT/SBA Yr11&12

As Above

As Above

As Above

As Above

School-based Traineeship x 1 Certificates x 1

ATAR/WACE Pathway

Year 11

4 - 6 ATAR subjects delivered as a combination of face to face and SIDE (please see course descriptions below for SIDE course options)

Certificate x1 (only if studying 4 ATAR subjects)

Year 12

4 - 6 ATAR subjects delivered as a combination of face to face and SIDE

Certificate x1 (only if studying 4 ATAR subjects)

Work Readiness Pathway

Certificate I & II in Foundation Skills, Certificate I in Gaining Access to training and Employment, Certificate II in Resource and Infrastructure, Certificate II in Fishing Operations. Other Certificates and short courses as determined by student interest and teacher availability.

Please note: These course descriptions are intended to provide students and parents with An understanding of each course’s overall focus. Specific course and assessment outlines will be determined by the teacher delivering the course. The list of courses included in the following pages are available for study at Carnarvon Community College either through face to face instruction, or through SIDE. Students completing the WACE/VET pathway will complete the four General courses outlined in the table above. Descriptions of these courses have been included. ATAR students have the option of selecting both English and Mathematics: Methods as a face to face class. All other subjects selected will be delivered through SIDE. For both the General/VET pathway and the ATAR pathway, students must undertake at least one List A and one List B subject in order to satisfy WACE Breadth and Depth requirements.

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List A Courses Arts/Languages/Social Sciences ECO Economics

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English English: ATAR, General English as an Additional Language or Dialect: ATAR Literature: ATAR

English ATAR (face to face delivery) The English ATAR course focuses on developing students’ analytical, creative, and critical thinking and communication skills in all language modes, encouraging students to critically engage with texts from their contemporary world, the past, and from Australian and other cultures. Through close study and wide reading, viewing and listening, students develop the ability to analyse and evaluate the purpose, stylistic qualities and conventions of texts and to enjoy creating imaginative, interpretive, persuasive and analytical responses in a range of written, oral, multimodal and digital forms.

English General (face to face delivery) The English General course focuses on consolidating and refining the skills and knowledge needed by students to become competent, confident and engaged users of English in everyday, community, social, further education, training and workplace contexts. The course is designed to provide students with the skills to succeed in a wide range of post-secondary pathways by developing their language, literacy and literary skills. Students comprehend, analyse, interpret, evaluate and create analytical, imaginative, interpretive and persuasive texts in a range of written, oral, multimodal and digital forms.

English as an Additional Language/Dialect ATAR (SIDE delivery) The EAL/D courses are designed for students who speak another language or dialect as their first or ‘home’ language. EAL/D focuses on development of the competent use of Standard Australian English (SAE) in a range of contexts. The EAL/D ATAR course develops academic English skills to prepare students for tertiary study. For entry into this course, students must be a number of requirements. See Senior School staff for more information

Literature ATAR (SIDE delivery) In the Literature ATAR course, students learn to create readings of literary texts and to create their own texts, including essays, poems, short stories, plays and multimodal texts. Students engage with literary theory and study literary texts in great detail. Students learn to read texts in terms of their cultural, social and historical contexts; their values and attitudes; and their generic conventions and literary techniques. They enter the discourse about readings, reading practices and the possibility of multiple readings. Students learn to create texts paying attention to contexts, values and conventions. Students learn about literary language, narrative, image and the power of representation. Students experience the aesthetic and intellectual pleasure that reading and creating literary texts can bring.

Health and Physical Education Health Studies: ATAR Health Studies ATAR (SIDE delivery) In this ATAR course students explore health as a dynamic quality of life. They examine the impact of social, environmental, economic and biomedical determinants on health and their collective contribution to health disparities, as well as exploring approaches to address barriers which prevent groups from experiencing better health. Students apply inquiry skills to examine and analyse health issues, develop arguments and draw evidence-based conclusions. The course also provides students with opportunities to develop skills that will enable them to pursue careers in health promotion, research or community health care.

Humanities and Social Sciences Career and Enterprise: ATAR Modern History: ATAR Economics: ATAR Politics and Law: ATAR Geography: ATAR Career and Enterprise ATAR (SIDE delivery) Career education involves learning to manage and take responsibility for personal career development. The Career and Enterprise ATAR course involves recognising one’s individual skills and talents, and using this understanding to assist in gaining and keeping work. Key components of the course include: the study of different career development theories and the application of these theories to an individual’s career development; entrepreneurial behaviours; learning to learn; and the exploration of social, cultural and environmental issues that globally affect work, workplaces and careers.

Economics ATAR (SIDE delivery) Economics explores the choices which all people, groups and societies face as they confront the ongoing problem of satisfying their unlimited wants with limited resources. The Economics ATAR course aims to develop students’ ability to analyse the allocation, utilisation and distribution of scarce resources that determine our wealth and wellbeing. The study of Economics provides a framework for examining society’s issues and identifying possible solutions which assist decision making. The emphasis of the course is on the Australian economy.

Geography ATAR (SIDE delivery) The study of the Geography ATAR course draws on students’ curiosity about the diversity of the world’s places and their peoples, cultures and environments. It provides students with the knowledge and understanding of the nature, causes and consequences of natural and ecological hazards, international integration in a range of spatial contexts, land cover transformations, and the challenges affecting the sustainability of places. In the ATAR course, students learn how to collect information from primary and secondary sources, such as field observation and data collection, mapping, monitoring, remote sensing, case studies and reports.

Modern History ATAR (SIDE delivery) Studying the Modern History ATAR course enables students to become critical thinkers and helps inform their judgments and actions in a rapidly changing world. Students are exposed to a variety of historical sources, including government papers, extracts from newspapers, letters, diaries, photographs, cartoons, paintings, graphs and secondary sources, in order to determine the cause and effect, and the motives and forces influencing people and events. Through the process of historical inquiry, students are encouraged to question and evaluate historical sources; identify various representations and versions of history; use evidence to formulate and support their own interpretations; and communicate their findings in a variety of ways

Politics and Law ATAR (SIDE delivery) The Politics and Law ATAR course provides a study of the processes of decision making concerning society’s collective future. It aims to develop the knowledge of the principles, structures, institutions and processes of political and legal systems primarily in Australia. It brings together the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government to demonstrate how society is governed and how each branch of government is held to account. It examines the democratic principles practiced in Australia and makes comparisons with other political and legal systems

The Arts Media Production and Analysis: ATAR Visual Arts: ATAR

Media Production and Analysis ATAR (SIDE delivery) The Media Production and Analysis ATAR course aims to prepare students for a future in a digital and interconnected world by providing the skills, knowledge and understandings to tell their own stories and interpret the stories of others. Students are encouraged to explore experiment and interpret their world, reflecting and analysing contemporary life, while understanding that this is done under social, cultural and institutional constraints. Students, as users and creators of media products, consider the important role of audiences and their context. This course focuses on the application of media theory in the practical process.

Visual Arts ATAR (SIDE delivery) In the Visual Arts ATAR course, students engage in traditional, modern and contemporary media and techniques within the broad areas of art forms. The course promotes innovative practice. Students are encouraged to explore and represent their ideas and gain an awareness of the role that artists and designers play in reflecting, challenging and shaping societal values. The Visual Arts ATAR course allows students to develop aesthetic understandings and a critical awareness to appreciate and make informed evaluations of art through their engagement of their own art practice and the work of others.

Languages French: Second Language: ATAR Indonesian: Second Language: ATAR Italian: Second Language: ATAR Japanese: Second Language: ATAR French: Second Language ATAR (SIDE delivery) The French: Second Language ATAR course is designed to further develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the culture and the language of French-speaking communities, providing them with opportunities to gain a broader and deeper understanding of French and extend and refine their communication skills. The course focuses on the interrelationship of language and culture, and equips students with the skills needed to function in an increasingly globalised society, a culturally and linguistically diverse local community, and provides them with the foundation for life-long language learning. Relevant and engaging tasks, delivered through a range of appropriate contexts and topics, develop literacy in the French language as well as extend literacy development in English.

Indonesian: Second Language ATAR (SIDE delivery) The Indonesian: Second Language ATAR course is designed to further develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the culture and the language of Indonesian-speaking communities, providing them with opportunities to gain a broader and deeper understanding of Indonesian and extend and refine their communication skills. The course focuses on the interrelationship of language and culture, and equips students with the skills needed to function in an increasingly globalised society, a culturally and linguistically diverse local community, and provides them with the foundation for life-long language learning. Relevant and engaging tasks, delivered through a range of appropriate contexts and topics, develop literacy in the Indonesian language as well as extend literacy development in English.

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Italian: Second Language ATAR (SIDE delivery) The Italian: Second Language ATAR course is designed to further develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the culture and the language of Italian-speaking communities, providing them with opportunities to gain a broader and deeper understanding of Italian and extend and refine their communication skills. The course focuses on the interrelationship of language and culture, and equips students with the skills needed to function in an increasingly globalised society, a culturally and linguistically diverse local community, and provides them with the foundation for life-long language learning. Relevant and engaging tasks, delivered through a range of appropriate contexts and topics, develop literacy in the Italian language as well as extend literacy development in English.

Japanese: Second Language ATAR (SIDE delivery) The Japanese: Second Language ATAR course is designed to further develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the culture and the language of Japanese-speaking communities, providing them with opportunities to gain a broader and deeper understanding of Japanese and extend and refine their communication skills. The course focuses on the interrelationship of language and culture, and equips students with the skills needed to function in an increasingly globalised society, a culturally and linguistically diverse local community, and provides them with the foundation for life-long language learning. Relevant and engaging tasks, delivered through a range of appropriate contexts and topics, develop literacy in the Japanese language as well as extend literacy development in English.

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Mathematics/Science/Technology ACF Accounting & Finance

AIT` Applied Information Technology

BIO Biology

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CSC Computer Science

DES Design: Photography

MDT Materials Design & Technology

HBS Human Biology

ISC Integrated Science

MAA Mathematics: Applications

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MAM Mathematics: Methods

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Mathematics Mathematics Methods: ATAR Mathematics Specialist: ATAR Mathematics Applications: ATAR Mathematics Essentials: General The six mathematics courses are differentiated, each focusing on a pathway that will meet the learning needs of a particular group of senior secondary students.

Mathematics Methods ATAR (face to face delivery) This course focuses on the use of calculus and statistical analysis. The study of calculus provides a basis for understanding rates of change in the physical world, and includes the use of functions, their derivatives and integrals, in modeling physical processes. The study of statistics develops students’ ability to describe and analyse phenomena that involve uncertainty and variation.

Mathematics Methods provides a foundation for further studies in disciplines in which mathematics and statistics have important roles. It is also advantageous for further studies in the health and social sciences. In summary, this course is designed for students whose future pathways may involve mathematics and statistics and their applications in a range of disciplines at the tertiary level.

Mathematics Specialist ATAR (SIDE delivery) This course provides opportunities, beyond those presented in the Mathematics Methods ATAR course, to develop rigorous mathematical arguments and proofs, and to use mathematical models more extensively. Mathematics Specialist contains topics in functions and calculus that build on and deepen the ideas presented in the Mathematics Methods course, as well as demonstrate their application in many areas. The Mathematics Specialist course also extends understanding and knowledge of statistics and introduces the topics of vectors, complex numbers and matrices. Mathematics Specialist is the only ATAR mathematics course that should not be taken as a stand-alone course and it is recommended to be studied in conjunction with the Mathematics Methods ATAR course as preparation for entry to specialised university courses such as engineering, physical sciences and mathematics.

Mathematics Applications ATAR (SIDE delivery) This course focuses on the use of mathematics to solve problems in contexts that involve financial modeling, geometric and trigonometric analysis, graphical and network analysis, and growth and decay in sequences. It also provides opportunities for students to develop systematic strategies based on the statistical investigation process for answering statistical questions that involve analysing univariate and bivariate data, including time series data.

Mathematics Essential General (face to face delivery) The Mathematics General course focuses on using mathematics effectively, efficiently and critically to make informed decisions. It provides students with the mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding to solve problems in real contexts for a range of workplace, personal, further learning and community settings. This course provides the opportunity for students to prepare for post-school options of employment.

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Science

Biology: ATAR Integrated Science: ATAR Chemistry: ATAR Physics: ATAR Human Biology: ATAR

Biology ATAR (SIDE delivery) A unique appreciation of life and a better understanding of the living world are gained through studying the Biology ATAR course. This course encourages students to be analytical, to participate in problem-solving and to systematically explore fascinating and intriguing aspects of living systems, from the microscopic level through to ecosystems.

Students develop a range of practical skills and techniques through investigations and fieldwork in authentic contexts, such as marine reefs, endangered species, urban ecology, or biotechnology. Scientific evidence is used to make informed decisions about controversial issues.

Chemistry ATAR (SIDE delivery) The Chemistry ATAR course equips students with the knowledge, understanding and opportunity to investigate properties and reactions of materials. Theories and models are used to describe, explain and make predictions about chemical systems, structures and properties. Students recognise hazards and make informed, balanced decisions about chemical use and sustainable resource management. Investigations and laboratory activities develop an appreciation of the need for precision, critical analysis and informed decision making.

This course prepares students to be responsible and efficient users of specialised chemical products and processes at home or in the workplace.

Human Biology ATAR (SIDE delivery) The Human Biology ATAR course gives students a chance to explore what it is to be human—how the human body works, the origins of human variation, inheritance in humans, the evolution of the human species and population genetics. Through their investigations, students research new discoveries that increase our understanding of human dysfunction, treatments and preventative measures.

Practical tasks are an integral part of this course and develop a range of laboratory skills; for example, biotechnology techniques. Students learn to evaluate risks and benefits to make informed decisions about lifestyle and health topics, such as diet, alternative medical treatments, use of chemical substances and the manipulation of fertility.

Physics ATAR (SIDE delivery) In the Physics ATAR course students will learn how energy and energy transformations can shape the environment from the small scale, in quantum leaps inside an atom’s electron cloud, through the human scale, in vehicles and the human body, to the large scale, in interactions between galaxies. Students have opportunities to develop their investigative skills and use analytical thinking to explain and predict physical phenomena.

Students plan and conduct investigations to answer a range of questions, collect and interpret data and observations, and communicate their findings in an appropriate format. Problem-solving and using evidence to make and justify conclusions are transferable skills that are developed in this course.

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Technologies

Accounting and Finance: ATAR Materials Design and Technology General

Applied Information Technology: ATAR

Computer Science: ATAR

Accounting and Finance ATAR (SIDE delivery)

The Accounting and Finance ATAR course focuses on financial literacy and aims to provide students with the knowledge, understandings and a range of skills that enables them to make sound financial judgments. Students develop an understanding that financial decisions have far reaching consequences for individuals and business. The course will provide students with the understanding of the systems and processes through which financial practices and decision making are carried out, as well as the ethical, social and environmental issues involved. Through the preparation, examination and analysis of a variety of financial documents and systems, students develop an understanding of the fundamental principles and practices upon which accounting and financial management are based. An understanding and application of these principles and practices enables students to analyse their own financial data and that of businesses and make informed decisions, forecasts of future performance, and recommendations based on that analysis.

Applied Information and Technology ATAR (SIDE delivery)

The Applied Information Technology ATAR course provides students with the knowledge and skills to use a

range of computer hardware and software to create, manipulate and communicate information in an

effective, responsible and informed manner. Students develop an understanding of computer systems; the

management of data; and the use a variety of software applications to investigate, design, construct and

evaluate digital products and digital solutions. Students investigate client-driven issues and challenges,

devise solutions, produce models or prototypes and then evaluate and refine the developed digital product

and solution. The course offers pathways to further studies and a range of technology-based careers, and a

set of skills that equip students for the 21st century and give them an appreciation of the impact of

information technology on society.

Computer Science ATAR (SIDE delivery)

In the Computer Science ATAR Course students explore the fundamental principles, concepts and skills

within the field of computing. They learn how to diagnose and solve problems in the course of

understanding the building blocks of computing. Students explore the principles related to the analysis and

creation of computer and information systems; software development; the connectivity between

computers; the management of data; the development of database systems; and the moral and ethical

considerations for the development and use of computer systems. This course provides students with the

practical and technical skills that equip them to function effectively in a world where these attributes are

vital for employability and daily life in a technological society.

Materials Design and Technology General (face to face delivery)

The Materials Design and Technology General course is a practical course. Students can choose to work

with metal, textiles or wood, with the design and manufacture of products as the major focus. Students

have the opportunity to develop and practice skills that contribute to creating a physical product, while

acquiring an appreciation of the application of a design process, and an understanding of the need for

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materials sustainability. Students will learn and practice manufacturing processes and technologies,

including principles of design, planning and management.

Physical Education Physical Education Studies: General

Physical Education Studies General (face to face delivery) Physical Education Studies contributes to the development of students’ physical, social and emotional growth. The Physical Education Studies General course provides students with opportunities to understand and improve performance through the integration of theoretical concepts and practical activities. Through engagement as performers, leaders, coaches, analysts and planners of physical activity, students may develop skills that can be utilised in leisure, recreation, education, sport development, youth work, health and medical fields.

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List of Certificates

Certificate II in Hospitality

Certificate II in Digital Media & Technology

Certificate II in Rural Operations

Certificate II in Sport and Recreation

Certificate II in Community Services

Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management

Certificate II in Aquaculture

Certificate II in Fishing Operations (WorkReady)

Certificate II in Foundation Skills (WorkReady)

Certificate II in Resource and Infrastructure (WorkReady)

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IMPORTANT NOTE: CERTIFICATES BEING OFFERED MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON TEACHER AVAILABILITY AND STUDENT NUMBERS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 2020 SCHOOL YEAR.

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SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of kitchen

functions and activities that require the application of a limited range of practical skills in a defined

context. Work would be undertaken in various hospitality enterprises where food is prepared and served,

including restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops.

Individuals may work with some autonomy or in a team but usually under close supervision. The

qualification is suitable for an Australian apprenticeship pathway.

This qualification is delivered over a two-year period.

ICT20115 Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology

This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to operate the essential functions

of software applications of a computer. You will learn skills that enable you to operate a computer and use

software applications which could include packages for word processing, spreadsheets, databases,

presentation packages, internet, email and basic web page construction. You will also learn about the

different fields of information technology.

This qualification is delivered over a two-year period.

AHC21216 Certificate II Rural Operations

This qualification provides an occupational outcome for industries and agencies in rural and regional

Australia. Depending on the units selected, individuals can be employed not only in rural industries but also

other rural and regional sectors, such as local government, tourism, hospitality, transport, construction,

community services, information technology and metals.

This qualification is delivered over a two-year period.

SIS20115 Certificate II in Sport and Recreation

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply the skills and knowledge to work in the sport

and recreation industry under supervision. Students will develop skills in multiple areas which include:

providing support in delivering sport and recreation programs, grounds and facilities maintenance, retail,

customer service assistance and administrative assistance. This may include work in fitness centres,

outdoor sporting grounds or complexes or aquatic centres.

This qualification is delivered over a 1 year period and has very particular eligibility requirements.

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CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services

This is a pathway qualification into Community Services work which has a volunteering focus. Students gain

introductory skills and knowledge relating to working in a diverse community or health service, workplace

policies and procedures, occupational health and safety, health and hygiene in the workplace and

communication with co-workers.

This qualification is delivered over a two-year period.

AHC21016 Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management

This certificate provides students with the practical skills and knowledge to assist with a range of tasks to

maintain and restore natural and cultural places and farmland. Students will learn about workplace safety,

environmental work practices, and treating weeds. Diverse areas of focus include: conservation

earthworks, Indigenous land management, lands, parks and wildlife, natural area restoration and

management, weed management and vertebrate pest management.

This qualification is delivered over a two-year period.

SFI20119 Certificate II in Aquaculture

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as aquaculture attendants to support the care of

aquatic stock in the aquaculture sector of the seafood industry. Students will undertake a range of routine

tasks such as handling, feeding and monitoring stock, and monitoring environmental conditions under the

direction of a supervisor.

The environments in which these individuals work include: aquaculture farms, aquarium wholesalers and

retailers, hatcheries and nurseries, live post-harvest holding facilities.

This qualification is delivered over a two-year period.

SFI20211 Certificate II in Fishing Operations

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who support fishing operations in the fishing sector of the

seafood industry. Students undertake routine tasks such as using fishing equipment to land catch,

maintaining the temperature of seafood catch, assembling and repairing netting and undertaking

deckhand duties aboard a vessel under the direction of a supervisor.

The environments in which these individuals work include: fishing vessels, charter vessels, aquaculture

farms using wild caught broodstock or seedstock.

This qualification is delivered over the course of 1 year via block format (only available in WorkReady

Pathway)

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FSK20113 Certificate II in Foundational Skills

This qualification is designed for individuals who require further foundation skills development to prepare

for workforce entry or vocational training pathways.

It is suitable for individuals who require:

a pathway to employment or vocational training

reading, writing, numeracy, oral communication and learning skills at Australian Core Skills

Framework (ACSF) Level 3

entry level digital literacy and employability skills

a vocational training and employment plan

This qualification is delivered over a two-year period (only available in WorkReady Pathway)

RII20115 Certificate II in Resource and Infrastructure

This qualification reflects the roles of individuals who perform mainly routine tasks and procedures, using

limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge, and taking some responsibility for the

quality of the work outcomes.

This certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation is a pathway qualification and will

prepare an individual in successfully undertaking a sector specified Certificate III from the Resources and

Infrastructure Industry Training Package.

Projects undertaken within this Certificate generally focus on wood construction however can be altered to

suit the needs of the students.

This qualification is delivered over a two-year period (only available in WorkReady Pathway)

Visit www.myskills.gov.au for further information on courses, further study and possible employment pathways in relation to your course/s of study

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