1 Information for Year 10 Western Australian Certificate of
Education (WACE) 2012
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2 WACE requirements 2012 Breadth and depth Achievement standard
English language competence
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33 WACE requirements 2012 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 (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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44 WACE requirements 2012 Achievement standard C grade average
16 units 8 in Year 12 Reductions for significant numbers of
endorsed programs
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55 WACE requirements 2012 English language competence C grade
in an English course unit OR Work samples
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66 Examinations 2012 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
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77 English
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88 Mathematics
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99 All other courses
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10 Endorsed Programs The Curriculum Council will recognise
learning a student has done outside the normal school courses. It
can contribute towards a students WACE achievement
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11 Categories of endorsed programs Workplace learning
University studies Community organisation Personal development
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12 Curriculum Council recognised programs. Examples: Workplace
Learning Programs Whole School Production/ Rock Eisteddfod
Recreational Pursuits/ Skippers ticket Administration and
Management, School Trip Music Performance (Ensemble) Surf Life
Saving of WA- Bronze Medallion St John Ambulance First Aid
Certificates RSPCA Working with Animals Cadets/Scouts/Guides
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13 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 students Year 10 program Can assist in meeting WACE
requirements
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14 VET and Workplace Learning
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15 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)
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16 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
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17 School Based Apprenticeship Apprenticeship part time basis
while still at school Legally binding Apprenticeship Agreement
Generally: 3 days at school 1 day at RTO 1 day workplace
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18 School Based Traineeships Paid employment based training
Four units of English (two in final year) Four other course units
Up to five course equivalents in VET or endorsed programs 3 4 days
at school 1 2 days in the workplace
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19 Workplace Learning Course Curriculum Council 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 may be included
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20 University Admissions Requirements
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21 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
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22 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
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23 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
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24 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
www.tisc.edu.au See University Admissions guide
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25 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
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26 University Alternative Entry TAFE Certificate III and IV
University Preparation Courses (See individual universities for
details) Portfolio Entry (See individual universities for details)
Indigenous University Preparation Course STAT Test Mature Age Entry
20+
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27 TRAINING WA (TAFE) Admissions
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28 TRAINING WA (TAFE) 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 meet Check the website for latest
details: http:// www.trainingwa.wa.gov.au
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29 TRAINING WA (TAFE) entry requirements Entry requirements may
be expressed as: A prerequisite competency based qualification e.g.
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
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30 Selection Criteria for Competitive Entry Maximum score = 100
points: Qualification pathway Work experience/employment Secondary
education/Skill Development
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31 TRAINING WA (TAFE) 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 (TAFE) See
TRAINING WA website for entry requirements
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32 Other choices for next year These pathways are: a program of
study provided by a university established within Australia a
training program accredited under the Vocational Education and
Training Act 1996 (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
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33 E Extended Learning for Students eXLS eXLS is an agreement
between Warwick SHS and four other public senior secondary schools
in the north western suburban corridor; Balcatta, Belridge,
Greenwood and Wanneroo, working in partnership with ECU Joondalup.
eXLS will offer our students the opportunity to achieve excellent
educational outcomes through extended and expanded curriculum
choice, while remaining at Warwick SHS. eXLS will select and use
the most appropriately qualified, subject specialist teachers from
the schools listed above, to work across school sites.
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34 eXLS Courses offered include Mathematics Specialist 3A/B
Literature 2A/B Accounting and Finance 2A/B Economics 2A/B Engaged
Students Expanded Choices Experienced Teachers Excellent
Technologies
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35 Course Selection Process Career Education and Assemblies at
school with students. Course selection handbook with students but
also available on website www.warwickshs.wa.edu.au Individual
counselling sessions with students and parents. Text message in
Week 6. Reply with preferred time. Monday 4 July and Tuesday 5 July
(Day sessions 8.30am 3.00pm). Wednesday 6 July (Night session
5.00pm 8.00pm).
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36 Course Selection Process Complete Course Selection Sheets
and return to school by Wednesday 27 July. If possible, return with
Contribution of $100 or $50 if you have a Concession card. Some
re-counselling is necessary if students do not fit the grid or
courses do not run.
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37 Please contact your counsellor, Ms Del Pin or Ms Giannas if
you require further help. Check important websites for specific
information.
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38 Thank you for your attendance this evening! Make sure you
collect pamphlets and flyers before you leave.