Senior Subject Handbook - Varsity College · 2019-12-23 · Mathematics – General Mathematics 19 Mathematics - Mathematical Methods 20 Mathematics – Specialist Mathematics 21

21 May. 19, Version 1

Senior Subject Handbook

Years 11 (2020) and Year 12 (2021)

Information correct at time of printing: 20/05/19

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CONTENTS PATHWAY OPTIONS

ATAR Pathways: 6G /5G/4G 3,4,5

Personalised Pathway 6

GENERAL SUBJECTS Accounting 8

Biology 9

Chemistry 10

Chinese 11

Digital Solutions 12

Drama 13

Economics 14

Engineering 15

English 16

Film, Television and New Media 17

Geography 18

Mathematics – General Mathematics 19

Mathematics - Mathematical Methods 20

Mathematics – Specialist Mathematics 21

Modern History 22

Music 23

Physical Education 24

Physics 25

Visual Art 26

APPLIED SUBJECTS

Arts in Practice 28

Business Studies 29

Essential English 30

Essential Mathematics 31

Hospitality Practices 32

Industrial Graphics Skills 33

Industrial Technology Skills 34

Sport and Recreation 35

Social and Community Studies 36

AQF CERTIFICATE COURSES

Certificate I in Construction 38

Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation 39

Certificate II in Engineering Pathways 40

Certificate II in Sport and Recreation/Certificate III in Fitness 41

Certificate II in Tourism / Certificate II in Hospitality – combined qualifications 42

Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways 43

Certificate IV in Crime and Justice Studies 44

Diploma of Business 45

[SAT] School-based Traineeship or Apprenticeship - information guidelines only 46

Off Campus Study – information guidelines only 47

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ATAR (6G) PATHWAY A total of 6 General subjects PLUS the Program for External Examination Preparation [PEAP] is required for a student to be eligible for the ATAR (General) Pathway at Varsity College. Students are automatically enrolled into the External Assessment Preparation Program to facilitate preparation for the external exams that Year 12 students will sit in each of their 6 General subjects. No access to Applied subjects, certificate courses, traineeships or apprenticeships in this pathway. Compulsory subjects:

English

Either General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or both

External Assessment Preparation Program

Who should choose this pathway? Students who: Enjoy academic rigour

Enjoy theoretical aspects of learning with a high level of commitment to study

Want to gain entry into high demand and competitive university courses after completing Year 12

Are achieving at an A or B standard in the appropriate Year 10 pre-requisite subjects

What type of study / assessment does this pathway involve? 2-3 hours homework and revision every night OR 2 hours per subject per week minimum

Academic ability to prepare for 3 internal assessments PLUS external assessment for each General subject studied

Academic ability to sit external exams with unseen questions for up to 50% of course grades for all subjects

Attendance at subject tutorials when offered

Willingness to access tutors if academic success is not being achieved

Independent, self-directed and focused approach to learning and study

What does this pathway involve? Attainment of an ATAR

Participation in the External Assessment Preparation Program – 100 % attendance and contractual commitment

Sitting school organised subject-based practice papers (where appropriate)

Ensuring university pre-requisites for courses are met through subject selection (if student is academically capable)

Prioritising school work

Subjects available in the ATAR 6G Pathway

Accounting

Biology

Chemistry

Chinese

Digital Solutions

Drama

Economics

Engineering

English

Film, Television and New Media

Geography

General Mathematics

Mathematical Methods

Modern History

Music

Physical Education

Physics

Specialist Mathematics

Visual Art

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ATAR (5G and 4G) PATHWAYS A total of 6 subjects broken down into the following: 5 General subjects PLUS an Applied subject OR a Certificate IV / Diploma level qualification PLUS the Program for External Examination Preparation [PEAP].

OR

4 General subjects PLUS two from Certificate III [including a School-based Traineeship], Certificate IV, Diploma level qualification or Applied subjects PLUS the Program for External Examination Preparation [PEAP] All General subjects plus ONE Applied subject OR Certificate IV OR Diploma may count towards the ATAR. Students are automatically enrolled into the External Assessment Preparation Program in preparation for the external exams that Year 12 students will sit in each of the General subjects studied. Access to Applied subjects, Certificate IV and Diploma level courses Access to traineeships [SAT] in 4G pathway only; consultation with Head of Senior Schooling required Compulsory subjects:

English

5G: General Mathematics / Mathematical Methods (Year 10 levels of achievement considered)

4G: Essential Mathematics or General Mathematics

Preferably one course of study either at Certificate IV or Diploma level

Program for External Examination Preparation [PEAP]

Who should choose this pathway? Students who: Enjoy academic rigour with substantial but reduced academic workload

Want to gain entry into university courses that are less competitive in regards to ATAR entry requirements

Are achieving at an A or B standard in the appropriate Year 10 pre-requisite subject (for General subjects)

What type of study / assessment does it involve? 2-3 hours homework and revision every night OR 2 hours per subject per week minimum for General subjects PLUS completion

of competency based assessment for Certificate or Diploma course[s] studied

Academic ability to prepare for 3 internal assessments PLUS external assessment for each General subject studied

Academic ability to sit external exams with unseen questions for up to 50% of course grades for all General and some Applied

subjects

Attendance at subject tutorials when offered and willingness to access tutors if academic success is not being achieved

Ability to blend independent, self-directed work with competency based learning

What does this pathway involve? Attainment of an ATAR

Participation in the Program for External Examination Preparation [PEAP] – 100 % attendance and contractual commitment –

unless enrolled in a timetabled Certificate course or School-based Traineeship [SAT] at this time.

Sitting school organised subject-based examination practice papers (where appropriate)

Students academically able to go to university must ensure university pre-requisites are met through careful subject selection.

Prioritising school work

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Subjects available in the ATAR 5G and 4G Pathways

GENERAL SUBJECTS AVAILABLE Accounting

Biology

Chemistry

Chinese

Digital Solutions

Drama

Economics

Engineering

English

Film, Television and New Media

Geography

Mathematics – General Mathematics

Mathematics – Mathematical Methods

Modern History

Music

Physical Education

Visual Art

APPLIED SUBJECTS AND CERTIFICATE COURSES AVAILABLE Arts in Practice

Business Studies

Certificate IV in Crime and Justice Studies (Certificate course)

Diploma of Business (Certificate course)

Essential English

Essential Mathematics

Hospitality Practices

Industrial Graphics Skills

Industrial Technology Skills

Sport and Recreation

Social and Community Studies

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ED PATH:

Personalised Pathway Students choose either: SEVEN [7] from either Applied subjects or Certificates at Level II or III (including School-based Traineeships / Apprenticeships - SAT)

OR SIX [6] from either Applied subjects or Certificates at Level II or III (including School-based Traineeships / Apprenticeships -SAT) PLUS Work School CONNECT [WSC] This pathway does not lead to an ATAR. Students studying at Certificate III level or higher either in a classroom-based course or through a SAT need to consider their level of organisation and communication skills (written and electronic). Students are enrolled into Work-School CONNECT once per week; however, there are also Certificate alternatives running at this time to provide an additional qualification. No spares will be allocated for students electing to complete an additional Certificate course. Access to SATS – School-based Traineeships or Apprenticeships. Compulsory subjects:

Essential English


At least one Certificate course of study: school-based Cert II (VETiS*), Cert III (FFS** or SAT***) or Cert IV (FFS**); or off campus study at TAFE/other venue with a Registered Training Organisation

Work-School CONNECT *VETiS Vocational Education and Training in School Program: Government funded Cert IIs / students can access only ONE VETiS funded

course across Years 10-12 **FFS Fee for Service or User Pays [parents pay a fee] ***SAT School-based Traineeship or Apprenticeship (funded by government schemes)

Students who have already been studying Essential English and Essential Mathematics in Year 10 MUST select the Personalised Pathway in Year 11/12. Parents and students have been notified of this through communications by the HOD English and HOD Mathematics in Year 9 and throughout Year 10.

Subjects available in the Personalised Pathway

APPLIED SUBJECTS AVAILABLE

Arts in Practice

Business Studies

Essential English


Hospitality Practices

Industrial Graphic Skills

Industrial Technology Skills

Sport and Recreation

Social and Community Studies

CERTIFICATE COURSES AVAILABLE

Certificate I in Construction

Certificate II in Automotive Vehicle Preparation

Certificate II in Tourism / Cert II in Hospitality – dual qualification

Certificate II in Sport and Recreation, leading to Certificate III in Fitness

Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways

Certificate IV in Crime and Justice Studies

[SAT] School based Traineeship/Apprenticeship #

TAFE and external RTO course offerings as approved by the school

# School-based traineeships are advertised to students as they become available. The school does not supply the opportunities but will support students through the application, interview and completion processes.

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QCAA GENERAL SUBJECTS

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QCAA GENERAL SUBJECT

ACCOUNTING

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 Accounting

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Real world accounting Topic 1: Accounting for a service business – cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and no GST Topic 2: End-of-month reporting for a service business

Management effectiveness Topic 1: Accounting for a trading GST business Topic 2: End-of-year reporting for a trading GST business

Monitoring a business Topic 1: Managing resources for a trading GST business; non-current assets Topic 2: Fully classified financial statement reporting for a trading GST business

Accounting: the big picture Topic 1: Cash management Topic 2: Complete accounting process for a trading GST business Topic 3: Performance analysis of a listed public company

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

Formative internal assessment/s Examination: combination response

Formative internal assessment/s Examination: combination response Project

Summative internal assessment Examination: combination response (25%) Summative internal assessment Examination: combination response (25%)

Summative internal assessment Project: cash management (25%) Summative external assessment Examination: short response (25%)

QCE OUTCOMES FUTURE CAREER PATHWAYS

General subjects will contribute 4 credit points to the QCE,

for 4 complete units. QCE Points will be allocated at the

following intervals: satisfactory completion of Unit 1,

satisfactory completion of Unit 2, and satisfactory

completion of both Units 3 and 4.

Accountancy in a variety of roles and industries: Bookkeeping Business project manager Banking and Finance Financial planner Small business manager Business analyst Chief Financial Officer [CFO]

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BIOLOGY

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 Biology

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Cells and multicellular organisms Topic 1: Cells as the basis of life Topic 2: Multicellular organisms

Maintaining the internal environment Topic 1: Homeostasis Topic 2: Infectious disease

Biodiversity and the inter-connectedness of life Topic 1: Describing biodiversity Topic 2: Ecosystem dynamics

Heredity and continuity of life Topic 1: DNA, genes and the continuity of life Topic 2: Continuity of life on Earth

ASSESSMENT

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ASSESSMENT

Formative internal assessment/s Data test Student experiment

Formative internal assessment/s Research investigation Examination

Summative internal assessment Data test (10%) Summative internal assessment Student experiment (20%)

Summative internal assessment Research investigation (20%)

Summative external assessment

Examination (50%)







Medical practitioner Botanist Dentist Environmental scientist Physiotherapist Fishery officer Marine biologist

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CHEMISTRY PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 Chemistry and B in General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Chemical fundamentals – structure, properties and reactions Topic 1: Properties and structure of atoms Topic 2: Properties and structure of materials Topic 3: Chemical reactions – reactants, products and energy change

Molecular interactions and reactions Topic 1: Intermolecular forces and gases Topic 2: Aqueous solutions and acidity Topic 3: Rates of chemical reactions

Equilibrium, acids and redox reactions Topic 1: Chemical equilibrium systems Topic 2: Oxidation and reduction

Structure, synthesis and design Topic 1: Properties and structure of organic materials Topic 2: Chemical synthesis and design

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

Formative internal assessment/s Data test Student experiment

Formative internal assessment/s Research investigation Examination




Examination (50%)







Biochemist Nurse Geologist Dietician Health services Research chemist Engineer Veterinarian

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CHINESE PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 Chinese or C in Year 10 Advanced Chinese

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

My world Topic 1: Lifestyle and leisure Topic 2: Education

Exploring our world Topic 1: Travel Topic 2: Technology and media Topic 3: The contribution of Chinese culture to the world

Our society Topic 1: Roles and relationships Topic 2: Socialising and connecting with peers Topic 3: Individuals in society

My future Topic 1: Finishing secondary school Topic 2: Plans and reflections Topic 3: Responsibilities and moving on

ASSESSMENT

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ASSESSMENT


Formative internal assessment/s Examination: short response Extended response

Summative internal assessment Examination: short response (15%) Summative internal assessment Examination: combination response (30%)

Summative internal assessment Extended response (30%) Summative external assessment Examination: combination response (25%)







Foreign affairs and trade Translation International business Tourism Customs Defence Journalism Government Education Commerce A second language is an asset in almost any field of employment.

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QCAA GENERAL SUBJECT DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 IPT (Information Processing Technology)

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Creating with code Topic 1: Understanding digital problems Topic 2: User experiences and interfaces Topic 3: Algorithms and programming techniques Topic 4: Programmed solutions

Application and data solutions Topic 1: Data-driven problems and solution requirements Topic 2: Data and programming techniques Topic 3: Prototype data solutions

Digital innovation Topic 1: Interactions between users, data and digital systems Topic 2: Real-world problems and solution requirements Topic 3: Innovative digital solutions

Digital impacts Topic 1: Digital methods for exchanging data Topic 2: Complex digital data exchange problems and solution requirements Topic 3: Prototype digital data exchanges

ASSESSMENT

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Formative internal assessment/s Investigation: technical proposal Project: digital solution

Formative internal assessment/s Investigation: technical proposal Project: digital solution

Summative internal assessment Investigation: technical proposal (20%) Summative internal assessment Project: digital solution (30%)

Summative internal assessment Project: folio (25%) Summative external assessment Examination (25%)







Software design Computer science Aerospace industry Research and development

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DRAMA

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 Drama

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Share How does drama promote shared understandings of the human experience? Topic: Cultural inheritances of storytelling Topic: Oral history and emerging practices Topic: A range of linear and non-linear forms

Reflect How is drama shaped to reflect lived experience? Topic: Realism, including Magical Realism, Australian Gothic Topic: Associated conventions of styles and texts

Challenge How can we use drama to challenge our understanding of humanity? Topic: Theatre of Social Comment, including Theatre of the Absurd and Epic Theatre Topic: Associated conventions of styles and texts

Transform How can you transform dramatic practice? Topic: Contemporary performance Topic: Associated conventions of styles and texts Topic: Inherited texts as stimulus

ASSESSMENT

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Formative internal assessment/s Project: practice led

Formative internal assessment/s Project: dramatic concept Examination

Summative internal assessment Performance (20%) Summative internal assessment Project: dramatic concept (20%)

Summative internal assessment Project: practice-led project (35%)


Examination (25%)







Actor / Director / Scriptwriter Creative industries Screen Advertising Public relations Journalism Tourism Law Psychology Counselling

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ECONOMICS

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 Economics

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Markets and models Topic 1: The basic economic problem - Economic stakeholders - Needs and wants - Resources and production Topic 2: Economic flows - Circular Flow model Topic 3: Market forces - Demand and supply - Price mechanism

Modified markets Topic 1: Markets and efficiency - Market failure

International economics Topic 1: The global economy - International trade - Australia’s place in the global economy Topic 2: International economic issues - Australia’s trade relationships

Contemporary macro-economics Topic 1: Macro-economic objectives and theory - Australian government’s domestic macro-economic objectives Topic 2: Economic management - Policy choices in response to data - Demand management (fiscal and monetary policy) - Supply-side policies

ASSESSMENT

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Formative internal assessment/s Examination: combination response Investigation: research report

Formative internal assessment/s Examination: extended response to stimulus

Summative internal assessment Examination – combination response (25%) Summative internal assessment Investigation: research report (25%)

Summative internal assessment Examination – extended response to stimulus (25%) Summative external assessment Examination: combination response (25%)







Stockbroker Banker Real estate agent Human resource management Teacher Manager Economist Entrepreneur Lawyer

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ENGINEERING PRE-REQUISITE: B in both Year 10 Engineering and Year 10 General Mathematics

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Engineering fundamentals and society Topic 1: Engineering history Topic 2: The problem-solving process in Engineering Topic 3: Engineering communication Topic 4: Introduction to engineering mechanics Topic 5: Introduction to engineering materials

Emerging technologies Topic 1: Emerging needs Topic 2: Emerging processes and machinery Topic 3: Emerging materials Topic 4: Exploring autonomy

Statics of structures and environmental considerations Topic 1: Application of the problem-solving process in Engineering Topic 2: Civil structures and the environment Topic 3: Civil structures, materials and forces

Machines and mechanisms Topic 1: Machines in society Topic 2: Materials Topic 3: Machine control

ASSESSMENT

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ASSESSMENT

Formative internal assessment/s Project: folio Examination

Formative internal assessment/s Project: folio Examination

Summative internal assessment Project: folio (25%) Summative internal assessment Examination (25%)

Summative internal assessment Project: folio (25%) Summative external assessment Examination (25%)







Engineering (Mechanical, Aviation, Mechatronic, Civil, Electronic and Electrical , IT and software) Built environment Industrial design Applied sciences Technology

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ENGLISH

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 English N.B Students who studied Essential English in Year 10 cannot enrol in General English.

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Perspectives and texts Topic 1: Examining and creating perspectives in texts Topic 2: Responding to a variety of non-literary and literary texts Topic 3: Creating responses for public audiences and persuasive texts

Texts and culture Topic 1: Examining and shaping representations of culture in texts Topic 2: Responding to literary and non-literary texts, including a focus on Australian texts Topic 3: Creating imaginative and analytical texts

Textual connections Topic 1: Exploring connections between texts Topic 2: Examining different perspectives of the same issue in texts and shaping own perspectives Topic 3: Creating responses for public audiences and persuasive texts

Close study of literary texts Topic 1: Engaging with literary texts from diverse times and places Topic 2: Responding to literary texts creatively and critically Topic 3: Creating imaginative and analytical texts

ASSESSMENT

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Formative internal assessment Extended response: written response for a public audience Formative internal assessment Extended response: persuasive spoken response

Formative internal assessment Examination: imaginative written response Formative external assessment Examination: analytical written response

Summative internal assessment Extended response: written response for a public audience (25%) Summative internal assessment Extended response: persuasive spoken response (25%)

Summative internal assessment Examination: imaginative written response (25%) Summative external assessment Examination: analytical written response (25%)







Advertising Journalism Entertainment – actor, radio Teaching Copywriter Public relations Business Law

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FILM, TELEVISION and NEW MEDIA

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 Film, Television and New Media

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Foundation Topic Concept: technologies How are tools and associated processes used to create meaning? Topic Concept: institutions How are institutional practices influenced by social, political and economic factors? Topic Concept: languages How do signs and symbols, codes and conventions create meaning?

Story forms Topic Concept: representations How do representations function in story forms? Topic Concept: audiences How does the relationship between story forms and meaning change in different contexts? Topic Concept: languages How are media languages used to construct stories?

Participation Topic Concept: technologies How do technologies enable or constrain participation? Topic Concept: audiences How do different contexts and purposes impact the participation of individuals and cultural groups? Topic Concept: institutions How is participation in institutional practices influenced by social, political and economic factors?

Identity Topic Concept: technologies How do media artists experiment with technological practices? Topic Concept: representations How do media artists portray people, places, events, ideas and emotions? Topic Concept: languages How do media artists use signs, symbols, codes and conventions in experimental ways to create meaning?

ASSESSMENT

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Formative internal assessment/s Foundation project

Formative internal assessment/s Genre study: stylistic project Examination

Summative internal assessment Case study investigation (15%) Summative internal assessment Multi-platform project (25%)

Summative internal assessment Stylistic project (35%)


Examination (25%)







Screen Advertising Creative industries Public relations Editor Camera operator Journalism

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GEOGRAPHY PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 Geography

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Responding to risk and vulnerability in hazard zones Topic 1: Natural hazard zones - Floods

Planning sustainable places Topic 1: Responding to challenges facing a place in Australia – Fraser Island* Topic 2: Managing the challenges facing a megacity – Mexico City *Excursion cost approx. $450

Responding to land cover transformations Topic 1: Land cover transformations and climate change Topic 2: Responding to local land cover transformations – coasts

Managing population change Topic 1: Population challenges in Australia – internal migration in Australia Topic 2: Global population change – country by country comparison

ASSESSMENT

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Formative internal assessment/s Investigation: field report Investigation: date report

Summative internal assessment Examination: combination response (25%) Summative internal assessment Investigation: field report (25%)

Summative internal assessment Investigation: data report (25%) Summative external assessment Examination: combination response (25%)







Town Planner Geographer (GIS) Surveyor Meteorologist Coastal/Environmental engineer

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GENERAL MATHEMATICS

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 General Mathematics OR studied Mathematical Methods in Year 10 and now wants to change to General Mathematics

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Methods, measurement and relations Topic 1: Consumer arithmetic Topic 2: Shape and measurement Topic 3: Linear equations and their graphs

Applied trigonometry, algebra, matrices and univariate data Topic 1: Applications of trigonometry Topic 2: Algebra and matrices Topic 3: Univariate data analysis

Bivariate data, sequences and change, and Earth geometry Topic 1: Bivariate data analysis Topic 2: Time series Analysis Topic 3: Growth and decay in sequences Topic 4: Earth geometry and time zones

Investing and networking Topic 1: Loans, investments and annuities Topic 2: Graphs and networks Topic 3: Networks and decision Mathematics

ASSESSMENT

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ASSESSMENT

Formative internal assessment/s Problem-solving and modelling task Examination

Formative internal assessment/s Examination

Summative internal assessment Problem-solving and modelling task (20%) Summative internal assessment Examination (15%)

Summative internal assessment Examination (15%)


Examination (50%)







Manufacturing and processing Building and construction Hospitality and tourism Health and retail services Administration and management

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MATHEMATICAL METHODS

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 Mathematical Methods. Please also be advised that students enrolling in Mathematical Methods will have to purchase a hand-held graphics calculator [approx. $240] as required by the subject syllabus requirements. The school will provide purchasing advice in Term1 2020.

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Algebra, statistics and functions Topic 1: Arithmetic and geometric sequences and series 1 Topic 2: Functions and graphs Topic 3: Counting and probability Topic 4: Exponential functions 1 Topic 5: Arithmetic and geometric sequences and series 2

Calculus and further functions Topic 1: Exponential functions 2 Topic 2: The logarithmic function 1 Topic 3: Trigonometric functions 1 Topic 4: Introduction to differential calculus Topic 5: Further differentiation and applications 1 Topic 6: Discrete random variables 1

Further calculus Topic 1: The logarithmic function 2 Topic 2: Further differentiation and applications 2 Topic 3: Integrals

Further Functions and statistics Topic 1: Further differentiation and applications 3 Topic 2: Trigonometric functions 2 Topic 3: Discrete random variables 2 Topic 4: Continuous random variables and the normal distribution Topic 5: Interval estimates for proportions

ASSESSMENT

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Summative Internal assessment Problem-solving and modelling task (20%) Summative internal Assessment Examination (15%)



Examination (50%)







Engineering sciences including: Avionics, Communications and Mining Medical and health sciences Information technology Computer science

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SPECIALIST MATHEMATICS PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 in either Specialist Mathematics or Mathematical Methods. Students choosing Specialist Mathematics must also select Mathematical Methods.

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Combinatorics, vectors and proof Topic 1: Combinatorics Topic 2: Vectors in the plane Topic 3: Introduction to proof

Complex numbers, trigonometry, functions and matrices Topic 1: Complex numbers 1 Topic 2: Trigonometry and functions Topic 3: Matrices

Mathematical induction, and further vectors, matrices and complex numbers Topic 1: Proof by mathematical induction Topic 2: Vectors and matrices Topic 3: Complex numbers 2

Further calculus and statistical inference Topic 1: Integration and applications of integration Topic 2: Rates of change and differential equations Topic 3: Statistical inference

ASSESSMENT

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ASSESSMENT



Summative internal assessment Problem-solving and modelling task (20%) Summative internal assessment Examination (15%)



Examination (50%)







Engineering – Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic Aerospace industry Information Technology – electronic and software design Research and development

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MODERN HISTORY PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 History

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Ideas in the Modern World Topic 1: Age of Imperialism – How did ‘God, Gold, Glory’ shape the modern world? Topic 2: Russian Revolution – How did the emergence of socialist thought shape the modern world?

Movements in the Modern World Topic 1: Australian Indigenous rights movement – How did the Indigenous rights movement shape modern Australia?

National experiences in the Modern World Topic 1: Germany – To what extent did German nationalism under Hitler shape the modern world? Topic 2: China – How did China’s cultural revolution influence the development of the modern world?

International experiences in the Modern World Topic 1: Struggle for peace in the Middle East – How has the struggle for peace in the Middle East shaped the modern world? Topic 2: Australia’s engagement with Asia - Vietnam War How did the Vietnam War shape the development of the modern world?

ASSESSMENT

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Formative internal assessment/s Investigation: independent source investigation Investigation: historical essay based on research

Formative internal assessment/s Examination: essay in response to historical sources

Summative internal assessment Examination: essay in response to historical sources (25%) Summative internal assessment Investigation: independent source investigation (25%)

Summative internal assessment Investigation: historical essay based on research (25%) Summative external assessment Examination: short responses to historical sources (25%)


General subjects will contribute 4 credit points to the QCE, for 4

complete units. QCE Points will be allocated at the following

intervals: satisfactory completion of Unit 1, satisfactory completion

of Unit 2, and satisfactory completion of both Units 3 and 4.

Law Diplomacy Journalism Education – teaching Politics and governance

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MUSIC PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 Music or Instrumental Music equivalent

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Designs Topic: How does the treatment and combination of different music elements enable musicians to design music that communicates meaning through performance and composition?

Identities Topic: How do musicians use their understanding of music elements, concepts and practices to communicate cultural, political, social and personal identities when performing, composing and responding to music?

Innovations Topic: How do musicians incorporate innovative music practices to communicate meaning when performing and composing?

Narratives Topic: How do musicians manipulate music elements to communicate narrative when performing, composing and responding to music?

ASSESSMENT

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Formative internal assessment/s Composition

Formative internal assessment/s Integrated project (performance) Examination

Summative internal assessment Performance (20%) Summative internal assessment Composition (20%)

Summative internal assessment Integrated project (35%)


Examination (25%)







Professional performer/session musician Composer (popular, film, TV, advertising) Music teacher (primary, secondary, tertiary or private studio) Sound engineer, producer or technician Music critic/journalist

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 HPE

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Motor learning, functional anatomy, biomechanics and physical activity Topic 1: Motor learning integrated with a selected physical activity Topic 2: Functional anatomy and biomechanics integrated with a selected physical activity

Sport psychology, equity and physical activity Topic 1: Sport psychology integrated with a selected physical activity Topic 2: Equity – barriers and enablers

Tactical awareness, ethics and integrity, and physical activity Topic 1: Tactical awareness integrated with one selected ‘invasion’ or ‘net and court’ physical activity Topic 2: Ethics and integrity

Energy, fitness and training, and physical activity Topic 1: Energy, fitness and training integrated with one selected ‘invasion’, ‘net and court’ or ‘performance’ physical activity

ASSESSMENT

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ASSESSMENT

Formative internal assessment/s Examination: combination response Project: folio

Formative internal assessment/s Investigation report

Summative internal assessment Project: folio (25%) Summative internal assessment Investigation: report (20%)

Summative internal assessment Project: folio (30%) Summative external assessment Examination: combination response (25%)







Physiotherapy Physical education teacher Sports science Sports marketing Event management Sports psychology

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QCAA GENERAL

SUBJECT

PHYSICS

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 Physics Students choosing Physics must also select Mathematical Methods.

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Thermal, nuclear and electrical physics Topic 1: Heating Processes Topic 2: Ionising radiation and nuclear reactions Topic 3: Electrical circuits

Linear motion and waves Topic 1: Linear motion and force Topic 2: Waves

Gravity and electromagnetism Topic 1: Gravity and Motion Topic 2: Electromagnetism

Revolutions in modern physics Topic 1: Special Relativity Topic 2: Quantum Theory Topic 3: The Standard Model

ASSESSMENT

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ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

Formative internal assessment/s Data test Research investigation

Formative internal assessment/s Student experiment Examination




Examination (50%)







Engineer Physiotherapist Optometrist Radiographer Astronomer Statistician

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VISUAL ART

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 Visual Art

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Art as lens Concept: lenses to explore the material world Contexts: personal and contemporary Focus: People, place, objects Media: 2D, 3D, and time-based

Art as code Concept: art as a coded visual language Contexts: formal and cultural Focus: Codes, symbols, signs and art conventions Media: 2D, 3D, and time-based

Art as knowledge Concept: constructing knowledge as artist and audience Contexts: contemporary, personal, cultural and/or formal Focus: student-directed Media: student-directed

Art as alternate Concept: evolving alternate representations and meaning Contexts: contemporary and personal, cultural and/or formal Focus: continued exploration or Unit 3 student-directed focus Media: student-directed

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

Formative internal assessment/s Project with investigation: inquiry phase

Formative internal assessment/s Project: inquiry phase Examination

Summative internal assessment Investigation: inquiry phase (15%) Summative internal assessment Project: inquiry phase (25%)

Summative internal assessment Project: inquiry phase (35%)

Summative external assessment Examination (25%)







Artist Art therapist Art teacher Fashion/graphic/interior/costume/web design Game designer Gallery assistant Florist Illustrator Photographer Animator Cartoonist

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QCAA APPLIED SUBJECTS

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QCAA APPLIED SUBJECT

ARTS IN PRACTICE

PRE-REQUISITE: Previous study in one of the Arts disciplines

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Share: The Human Experience – exploration and reflection of the artist and expression of artwork through their experiences Topic 1: Develop an aesthetic appreciation and artistic awareness along with an understanding of Art’s principles by responding to artworks Topic 2: Through research, discussion and reflection, students will develop their ideas about the human condition and communicate these in an artwork, working separately and in groups

Reflect: Arts to Reflect Society – the role of arts festivals that reflect and celebrate society Topic 1: Investigate the links between celebration, festivals, culture and community and develop literacy and communication skills in various forms Topic 2: Select two or three art forms and experiment with techniques and processes to refine skills, and to communicate the idea of art to reflect and celebrate society

Challenge: Arts as Social Commentary – exploration of arts for advocacy purposes within the community Topic 1: Analyse artworks which are used to convey social comment, to research social issues of importance to the individual Topic 2: Elect art forms and experiments and refine skills and techniques Topic 3: Research to clarify ideas and experiment with combining art forms to create an artwork that makes a social comment or advocates for a position on a social issue

Innovate: Transforming Arts Practice – investigating the role of arts across multiple industries, technologies Topic 1: Investigate the role of the arts across multiple industries and how the arts are transforming with changes in technology and how we communicate Topic 2: Investigate artists and artworks which are transformative in their use of multiple art forms Topic 3: Create artwork of their own to highlight the integral roles of the arts across industries

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

Extended response to stimulus Project: artwork

Investigation: written, spoken or multimodal presentation Project: artwork

Extended response to stimulus Project: art through social comment

Investigation: Arts in industry Artwork: Arts in education


Applied subjects will contribute 4 credit points to the QCE,





Artist Animator Actor / Director / Scriptwriter Creative industries Illustrator Gallery assistant Event management Fashion/graphics/interior/costume/web design Performer Photographer

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BUSINESS STUDIES

PRE-REQUISITE: None

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Module 1: Business Administration Module 2: Customer Service Excursion to IKEA – cost approx. $40

Module 3: Business Financial Forms Module 4: Marketing and Social Media Excursion to Movie World or Sea World – cost approx. $40

Module 5: Data Management Module 6: Computerised Accounting and Payroll

Module 7: Marketing Research Module 8: Delivery of Exceptional Customer Service Seaworld Nara Work Shadow Experience – cost approx. $180

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

Project: practical and spoken Extended Response: business report

Examination: short response test Project: business report and multimodal

Examination: short response test Extended Response: business report

Project: presentation and practical tasks Extended Response: business report







Office administration Data entry Retail Sales Reception Small business Finance administration Public relations Property management Events administration Marketing

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ESSENTIAL ENGLISH

PRE-REQUISITE: If you studied Essential English in Year 10 you must enrol in this course. If you achieved a ‘C’ or below in Year 10 English you should enrol in this course. ESSENTIAL ENGLISH DOES NOT MEET UNIVERSITY PRE-REQUISITES FOR ENGLISH.

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Language that works Topic 1: Responding to a variety of texts used in and developed for a work context Topic 2: Creating multimodal and written texts

Texts and human experiences Topic 1: Responding to reflective and nonfiction texts that explore human experiences Topic 2: Creating spoken and written texts

Language that influences Topic 1: Creating and shaping perspectives on community, local and global issues in texts Topic 2: Responding to texts that seek to influence audiences

Representations and popular culture texts Topic 1: Responding to popular culture texts Topic 2: Creating representations of Australian identities, places, events and concepts

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

Formative internal assessment Extended response: spoken/signed Formative internal assessment Common internal assessment

Formative internal assessment Extended response: multimodal Formative internal assessment Extended response: written

Summative internal assessment Extended response: spoken/signed Summative internal assessment Common assessment: exam set by QCAA

Summative internal assessment Extended response: multimodal Summative internal assessment Extended response: the written







Business Communications All service industries Essential English develops the fundamental skills required for success in most careers.

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ESSENTIAL MATHEMATICS

PRE-REQUISITE: None

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Number, data and graphs Fundamental topic: Calculations Topic 1: Number Topic 2: Representing data Topic 3: Graphs

Money, travel and data Fundamental topic: Calculations Topic 1: Managing money Topic 2: Time and motion Topic 3: Data collection

Measurement, scales and data Fundamental topic: Calculations Topic 1: Measurement Topic 2: Scales, plans and models Topic 3: Summarising and comparing data

Graphs, chance and loans Fundamental topic: Calculations Topic 1: Bivariate graphs Topic 2: Probability and relative frequencies Topic 3: Loans and compound interest

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT



Summative internal assessment Problem-solving and modelling task Summative internal assessment Common internal assessment

Summative internal assessment Problem-solving and modelling task Summative internal assessment Examination







Cashier Gaming worker Finance clerk Automotive industry Trades and Apprenticeships

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HOSPITALITY PRACTICES

PRE-REQUISITE: None

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Introduction to the Hospitality industry Topic 1: Hygiene and safety Topic 2: Recipe modification Topic 3: The Hospitality industry Topic 4: Café food

New beverage culture Topic 1: Hot and cold beverages Topic 2: Preparing and serving espresso coffee Topic 3: Customer service

Cultural and societal awareness Topic 1: Cultural considerations Topic 2: Cultural customs Topic 3: Food trucks and street food

Food production and sustainability Topic 1: Impact of food production and transportation Topic 2: Reducing food wastage Topic 3: Seasonal produce Topic 4: Soups and salads

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

Spoken Extended Response: hygiene and safety in the kitchen Practical and written project: event simulation - Café V Menu

Project: Real-life Café V cold beverages : practical and written Short response exam: preparing and serving espresso coffee

Short response examination: cultural and societal awareness Practical and written project: event simulation - multicultural food trucks

Practical and written project: real-life event – seasonal soup kitchen Spoken extended response: reducing food wastage







Hospitality Hotel, event and tourism management Business management Catering Accommodation and entertainment

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INDUSTRIAL GRAPHICS SKILLS

PRE-REQUISITE: None

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Product Manufacturing: magnesium wheel Topic 1: introduction to the practices of a drafts person working in the manufacturing industry Topic 2: develop working drawings and a 3D model of an automotive magnesium wheel Elective: Engineering drafting

Residential Housing: 2D, 3D drafting Topic 1: drafting of 2D and 3D working drawings that allow the construction of a display home Elective: Building and construction drafting

Engineering Drafting: small engines Topic 1: further develop the learning and understanding of industry practices used in creating technical drawings within the industrial design environment Topic 2: in small groups develop a full set of working drawings and 3D renders of a small engine Elective: Engineering drafting

Residential Housing: research task Topic 1: research and produce technical drawings of an award winning architectural design, and create a display board for presentation Elective: Building and construction drafting

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

Project: multimodal digital portfolio

Practical demonstration Written examination Project: digital folio and presentation board (product component, spoken component, multimodal display board)

Project: multimodal digital portfolio

Digital folio: research project and folio (architectural design)







Draftsperson Engineer Layout artist Industrial/Interior designer Town planner Builder Architect Carpenter Surveyor

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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

PRE-REQUISITE: None

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Building and Construction – wall framing Topic 1: Constructing and erecting structures made from wood and metal Timber Fabrication – Chopping Board Topic 2: Using machines to cut, shape and mould wood into a functional form Elective: Carpentry, furniture-making

Production Graphics - drafting Topic 3: Drafting 2D and 3D representations to enable manufacture of furniture and plastic items Basic Plastics Fabrication Topic 4: Focus on thermosetting plastics, fibreglass lay-ups Elective: Furnishing drafting, thermoplastics fabrication

Furniture Making Topic 5: Individual construction from a range of material and associated machining processes Elective: Furniture-making

Advanced – thermosetting plastics Topic 6: Focus on thermosetting plastics and the fabrication of components using different processes Elective: Thermosetting fabrication

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

Project: scale model wall framing / cottage domestic dwelling Multimodal digital portfolio Practical demonstration: chopping board construction

Project: folio of 2D and 3D drawings of products and components Multimodal digital portfolio Project: manufacture of a surf board fin (practical) Multimodal digital portfolio

Practical demonstration: square marking tool Project: manufacture of small cabinet (practical) Multimodal digital portfolio

Practical demonstration: marking gauge Project: manufacture of a hand surf board [practical] Multimodal digital portfolio







This course will help students interested in TAFE courses / traineeships or apprenticeships: Drafting Landscaping Construction Carpentry Furniture making Fibre-glassing design

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SPORT AND RECREATION

PRE-REQUISITE: None

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Topic 1: ‘Get Active VC’ - How active play / minor games can improve skills and performance and enhance health and well being Topic 2: Sport Nutrition -Nutritional requirements for performance in sport Physical performance in a variety of sport contexts

Topic 3: Amazing Race - Applying instructions, performing skills, navigation, orienteering, including map reading, and physical challenges and skills Topic 4: Coaching your Team Coaching principles and demonstration of coaching skills

Topic 5: Sport, recreation and fitness industry - Sport, recreation and fitness agencies in our community - vocational and employment pathways - physical performance Topic 6: Sport Medicine and First Aid - First aid and injury prevention in sport contexts

Topic 7: Event management – futsal tournament organisation Topic 8: Navigation - orienteering, map reading, use of compasses, traversing different terrains

ELECTIVES

AFL Basketball Oztag Touch football Volleyball

ELECTIVES

Topic 3: Orienteering Topic 4: Oztag / Touch football

ELECTIVES

Topic 5: Badminton Topic 6: Netball

ELECTIVES

Topic 7: Futsal Topic 8: Orienteering

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

Performance: practical Investigation: written research report

Performance: practical Project: performance and written report and evaluation

Performance: practical Investigation: written research report

Project: written and performance Performance: practical







Fitness Outdoor recreation and education Sports administration Community health and recreation Sport performance

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SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY STUDIES

PRE-REQUISITE: None

UNIT 1 UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Module 1: Australia’s place in the world Module 2: Science and technology

Module 3: Legally it could be you Module 4: Gender and identity

Module 5: World of work Module 6: Today’s society

Module 7: Money management Module 8: Arts and the community

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

Project: informative essay and infographic Investigation: report

Examination: extended response Examination: short response test

Project: proposal and spoken presentation including PowerPoint Investigation: analytical essay

Examination: short response test Project: analytical essay and brochure







Youth worker Social worker Events coordinator Administrative assistant Police Officer

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AQF CERTIFICATE COURSES

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – please read

# A student may access only ONE VETiS funded course whilst at school. Eligibility requirements apply; for further information refer to https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/providers/funded/vetis

A Cert III may, if appropriate, be completed in addition to any school-based VETiS funded course.

School-based Traineeships / Apprenticeships [SATs] are available to students in the 4G and Personalised Pathways, if appropriate, and in addition to a VETiS funded course.

Students successfully achieving all qualification requirements will receive a Qualification and Statement of Results.

Students who achieve at least one unit (but not the whole qualification) will receive a Statement of Attainment, indicating units in which they have achieved competency. Students who enrol late may receive only a Statement of Attainment.

All Certificate and Diploma courses are offered on the understanding that they are subject to minimum numbers, timely completion of all enrolment documentation and, if required, fee payments. RTOs are independent training providers: course provision is at their discretion, is offered in negotiation with the school, and may be subject to change.

If enrolments are not completed or fees, if required, paid by deadlines, students will be removed from certificate courses and allocated subject-based alternatives. Their preferred subjects, however, may not be available.

The RTO guarantees that the student will be provided with every opportunity to complete the certificate as outlined in the enrolment process provided at commencement of study.

Enrolment must be completed within specified deadlines and all supporting ID documentation provided to secure a place on any course.

Fees and units of competency may be subject to change at the RTO’s discretion.

Post enrolment fee refunds are usually offered only at the RTO’s discretion. Please refer to relevant enrolment information.

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CPC10111 CERTIFICATE I in CONSTRUCTION

Enrolments for this course should be completed by Week 2 Term 4, 2019.

COST: Course is funded under # VETiS by the Queensland Government. [see page 37]

Students may enrol in only one VETiS funded qualification across Years 10-12.

AQF

Nationally Recognised Level I Certificate

Gold Coast Trades College

RTO: 31175

QCE

Up to 3 QCE points

when all units of competency are

completed successfully

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

One semester course: Year 11 or 12 with opportunity for work place training; delivered one day per week at GCTC workshop, Currumbin. Students may be in a group with students from other schools. Units of Competency [11]: CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry CPCCCM1013A Plan and organise work CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications CPCCCM2005B Use construction tools and equipment CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry CPCCVE1011A Undertake a basic construction project CPCCCM2010B Work Safely at Heights CPCCCM2004A Handle construction materials CPCCCM2006B Apply basic levelling procedures Learning experiences: This is an accredited pre-trade qualification with opportunities to learn practical skills relevant to being a crew member in many construction trades: basic levelling; measuring and cutting materials; Workplace Health and Safety (including construction industry White Card); using hand and power tools; reading and interpreting plans; calculating quantities This course is a combination of theory and practical workshop activities at the RTO’s Currumbin campus one day per week. Students will be picked up from and returned to Varsity College or Varsity Train Station [TBA] – free service. Breakfast is provided by the RTO. A high vis shirt and steel toe cap boots are compulsory. May be purchased from GCTC uniform shop for $80. Students must apply on paper documents in a timely fashion. A USI number must be created at www.usi.gov.au . Use the student’s full legal name.

FURTHER STUDY / PATHWAYS The course will enhance students’ entry level employment prospects for trade apprenticeships in the construction industry: • Carpenter • Concreter • Estimator • Waterproofer • Tiler • Construction Labourer • Builder • Bricklayer/blocklayer • Painter • Plasterer • Formworker • Trades’ Assistant

QCE OUTCOMES GRADING and ASSESSMENT

AQF certificates will receive points on completion (100%) of course (Cert I = 2/3 points, Cert II = 4 Points, Cert III = 5-8 points, or, at 25%, 50% and 75% of course completion.

Competency based assessment combines theory and practical work. Students are not graded in the same manner as General and Applied subjects but assessed as either competent or not competent. There are limited opportunities for resubmission of assessment within strict guidelines. Students must be prepared to complete mandatory learning and assessment, meet deadlines, work independently and, at times, online. There are no special provisions available in certificate courses. Failure to complete all assessments / competencies in a certificate course may affect a student’s capacity to earn a QCE.

http://www.usi.gov.au/

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AUR20716 CERTIFICATE II in AUTOMOTIVE

VOCATIONAL PREPARATION

Enrolments for this course should be completed by Week 8 Term 3, 2019



AQF Nationally Recognised

Level II Certificate Gold Coast Trades College

RTO: 31175

QCE

4 QCE points



UNITS OF COMPETENCY

One year course: Year 11 or 12 – delivered one day per week over 4 consecutive terms with opportunity after completion for work place training; delivered at GCTC workshop, Currumbin. Students may be in a group with students from other schools. Core Units [7]: AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive

workshop

AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace

AURAFA004 Resolve routine problems in an automotive workplace

AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace

AURETR003 Identify automotive electrical systems and components

AURLTA001 Identify automotive mechanical systems and components

AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace

Elective Units [5]:

AURAMA001 Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace

AURETR001 Remove and tag automotive electrical system components

AURETR015 Inspect, test and service batteries

AURTTC004 Remove and replace radiators

AURTTJ003 Remove and replace wheel and tyre assemblies

Learning experiences: Students will work on cars in the college automotive workshop; operating petrol engines and stripping down and reassembling three different engine configurations. Work also includes removing and replacing brake, electrical components, radiators, batteries, wheels and tyres. This course is a combination of theory and practical workshop activities at the RTO’s Currumbin campus one day per week. Students will be picked up from and returned to Varsity College or Varsity Train Station [TBA] – free service. Breakfast is provided by the RTO. A high vis shirt and steel toe cap boots are compulsory. May be purchased from GCTC uniform shop for $80. Students must apply on a paper document in a timely fashion. A USI number must be created at www.usi.gov.au . Use the student’s full legal name.

FURTHER STUDY / PATHWAYS

TAFE and further education The course will enhance students’ entry level employment and prospects for trade apprenticeships:

Mechanic Auto electrician Diesel fitter Panel beater/spray painter Tyre fitter/wheel aligner Service technician Automotive computer technician Accessory installer





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MEM20413 - CERTIFICATE II in ENGINEERING

PATHWAYS Enrolments for this course should be completed by Week 8 Term 3, 2019.

COST: This course is funded under # VETiS by the Queensland Government. [see page 37]


AQF Level II Certificate

TAFE QLD Gold Coast RTO: 0275

QCE

4 QCE points



UNITS OF COMPETENCY

One year course: Year 11 or 12 - delivered one day per week off campus TAFE Gold Coast, Ashmore campus. Students will be in a group with students from other schools.

Core units [4]:

MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment MEMPE005A Develop a career plan for the engineering and manufacturing industry MEMPE006A Undertake a basic engineering project MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units [8]: MEM16006A Organise and communicate information MEM16008A Interact with computing technology MEM18001C Use hand tools MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations MEMPE001A Use engineering workshop machines MEMPE002A Use electric welding machines MEMPE004A Use fabrication equipment MSAPMSUP106A Work in a team Students must be able to make their own travel arrangements to and from the TAFE campus in Ashmore. Students must apply on line in a timely fashion. A USI number must be created at www.usi.gov.au. Use the student’s full legal name.


Higher level qualifications at TAFE and in further education Apprenticeships Traineeships This qualification will enhance the graduates’ entry-level employment prospects for apprenticeships, traineeships or general employment in an engineering-related workplace





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SIS20115 – CERTIFICATE II in SPORT AND

RECREATION / SIS30315 - CERTIFICATE III in

FITNESS Enrolments for this course should be completed by Week 2 Term 4, 2019.

COST: Certificate II component is funded under # VETiS by the Queensland Government. [see page 37] There is an additional $400 fee for service for the Certificate III Fitness.

Students may enrol in only one VETiS funded qualification across Years 10-12. This course combines class work and practical components in a real gym environment at the school and delivers fitness programs to clients within the school community. The First Aid components [two units] are delivered at specific times. One of these units of competency cannot be completed elsewhere*. Certificate II in Sport and Recreation is a pre-requisite for completion of Certificate III in Fitness. TAFE Gold Coast will invoice parents directly for the Certificate III upgrade, for which students will apply at the end of Year 11. There is no payment plan.

AQF

Nationally Recognised Level II / III Certificates

RTO: TAFE QLD Gold Coast (RTO: 0275)

QCE

8 QCE points

when all units of competency and both

qualifications are completed successfully

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

One or two year course with Year 11 start only: delivered at school. Year 11 comprises Cert II in Sport and Recreation / optional Year 12 upgrade to Cert III in Fitness Units of competency [19 for dual qualification]: BSBWOR202 Organise and complete daily work activities HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety SISXCAI002 Assist with activity sessions SISXFAC002 Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities SISXFAC001 Maintain equipment for activities SISXCCS001 Provide quality service HLTAID003 Provide first aid SISXEMR001 Respond to emergency situations* SISXCAI001 Provide equipment for activities SISXIND002 Maintain sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge SISXIND001 Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments SISFFIT001 Provide health screening and fitness orientation SISFFIT002 Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations SISFFIT003 Instruct fitness programs SISFFIT004 Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming BSBRSK401 Identify risk and apply risk management processes SISFFIT006 Conduct fitness appraisals SISFFIT005 Provide healthy eating information SISFFIT014 Instruct exercise to older clients Learning experiences include: Practical tasks; hands-on activities involving specific clients; group work; work experience within the school gym Students must apply on line in a timely fashion. A USI number must be created at www.usi.gov.au . Use the student’s full legal name.


Certificate IV in Fitness Diploma in Fitness With university pre-requisites: Bachelor of Exercise Science Bachelor of Human Movement





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SIT20116 -CERTIFICATE II in TOURISM and

SIT20316 - CERTIFICATE II in HOSPITALITY Enrolments for this course should be completed by Week 2 Term 4, 2019.



This is a dual qualification. On successful completion students will achieve both certificates.

AQF

Nationally Recognised Level II Certificates One Step Further RTO 31215 and

Pre Qualified Supplier as CSaT RTO 32466

QCE

4 QCE points (minimum)



UNITS OF COMPETENCY

One year course: delivered at school by external trainer Units of Competency [16]:

BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others SITHIND002 Source and use information on the hospitality industry SITHIND003 Use hospitality skills effectively SITXCCS003 Interact with customers SITXCOM002 Show social and cultural sensitivity SITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practices SITHIND001 Use hygienic practices for hospitality service SITXFIN001 Process financial information SITHFAB002 Provide responsible service of alcohol BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices STTIND001 Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry SITEEVT001 Source and use information on the events industry SITTTSL004 Provide advice on Australian destinations SITXCOM001 Source and present information SITXCCS002 Provide visitor information SITTTSL002 Access and interpret product information

Learning experiences: Classes delivered by industry trainer on Fridays at school On-line theory completion Full day workshops Industry experience at local tourism industry venue (public transport) Students, who successfully achieve both Certificate II qualifications, may go on to a Certificate III in Tourism in Year 12 on a fee for service basis. Students must apply on paper documents in a timely fashion. A USI number must be created at www.usi.gov.au . Use the student’s full legal name.

FURTHER STUDY / PATHWAYS Further studies in Hospitality / Tourism industry Guest services agent Call centre operations Resort reception Museum attendant Tour operator / Office assistant / Activities coordinator Retail assistant (tourist attractions) Café attendant Catering assistant Front office assistant Concierge





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FSK20113 -CERTIFICATE II in SKILLS for WORK

and VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS

Enrolments for this course should be completed by Week 2 Term 4, 2019.

COST: $300 (up front payment. Payment must be must in full for the course by the end of Week 3 of Term 1 2020).

AQF

Nationally Recognised Level II Certificate

Tallebudgera Outdoor and Environmental Education Centre

RTO: 30685

QCE

4 QCE points



Satisfies QCE Literacy and Numeracy

requirements

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

One semester course: delivered at school within usual timetable by Varsity staff Units of Competency [14]:

FSKRDG10 Read and respond to routine workplace information FSKWTG09 Write routine workplace texts FSKNUM14 Calculate with whole numbers, familiar fractions, decimals, percentages FSKNUM15 Estimate, measure and calculate routine metric measurements for work FSKOCM07 Interact effectively with others at work FSKLRG09 Use strategies to respond to routine workplace problems FSKLRG11 Use routine strategies for work-related learning FSKDIG03 Use digital technology for routine workplace tasks AHCILM302 Provide appropriate information on cultural knowledge FSKNUM03 Use whole numbers and money up to one thousand for work FSKNUM04 Locate, compare and use highly familiar measurements for work AHCWHS201 Participate in workplace health and safety processes TLID1001 Shift materials safely using manual handling techniques FSKLRG10 Use routine strategies for career planning

Learning experiences: This course can lead to improved success in gaining Work Experience opportunities. It builds students’ capacity to enter the workforce or other vocational training pathways; eg, a School-based Traineeship / Apprenticeship [SAT]. It offers opportunities for students to gain transferable workplace skills and knowledge, and equips them to maximise their entry level employment prospects. Students must apply on paper documents in a timely fashion. A USI number must be created at www.usi.gov.au . Use the student’s full legal name.

FURTHER STUDY / PATHWAYS Further vocational study Access to Work Experience and School-based Traineeships / Apprenticeships Employment





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10283NAT - CERTIFICATE IV in CRIME and

JUSTICE STUDIES Enrolments for this course should be completed by Week 2 Term 4, 2019.

COST: $700 (up-front fee to be paid in one instalment directly to RTO by Term 1, Week 1 2020)

PRE-REQUISITES: C in grade 10 English (not Essential English)

AQF

Nationally Recognised Level IV Certificate

Unity College RTO: 32123

ATAR + QCE

8 QCE points



UNITS OF COMPETENCY

One year course: delivered at school by Varsity staff Units of competency [10]: CJSCOM401 Provide information and referral advice on justice-related issues CJSDCP402 Prepare documentation for court proceedings CJSSJI403 Analyse social justice issues BSBRES401 Analyse and present research information PSPREG003 Apply Regulatory Powers BSBLEG413 Identify and apply the legal framework BSBLDR403 Lead team effectiveness PSPREG010 Prepare a brief of evidence BSBLEG416 Apply the principles of the law of torts BSBWOR404 Develop work priorities Learning experiences: Classroom delivery at school by Varsity College teacher Mandatory workshops with industry professionals Court visit (transport cost involved) Online theory completion, including short and extended written / spoken responses Students should be organised and able to manage submissions online, meeting all submission and re-submission deadlines and requirements Assessment types: Written projects Online tests Observation of skills Spoken and written questions This course can contribute to an ATAR calculation for ATAR 5G + 4G students. Students must apply on line in a timely fashion. A USI number must be created at www.usi.gov.au . Use the student’s full legal name. Students will be removed from this course and an alternative subject allocated if enrolment and fee payment are not completed on time.


Further study opportunities in justice and law-related fields: Police service Justice-related occupations Corrective services Court services Legal offices Customs service Security industry Private investigations.





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BSB50215 - DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS Enrolments for this course should be completed by Week 2 Term 4, 2019.

COST: $1990 fee for service (post enrolment payment plan available on application to RTO)

PRE-REQUISITES: C in Year 10 English (not Essential English); strong organisational skills and an independent work ethic

AQF

Nationally Recognised Diploma

Prestige Service Training RTO: 31981

ATAR + QCE

up to 8 QCE points



UNITS OF COMPETENCY

The Diploma of Business runs over an 18 month (3 semester) period. Units of Competency [8]: BSBWOR501 Manage work priorities and professional development BSBADM502 Manage meetings BSBMKG501 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities BSBMGT516 Facilitate continuous improvement BSBHRM506 Manage recruitment, selection and induction process BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans BSBADM506 Manage business document design and development BSBPMG522 Undertake project work Learning experiences: Classes are delivered by qualified industry trainer at school. Additional study time on timetable is provided for completion of work. Students engage in online theory completion, including short and extended written / spoken responses. Students must be able to work independently and communicate via email with formal etiquette; they must also commit to attend all sessions, including those that run out of school hours. Students should be able to communicate well in writing and orally, be organised, able to manage submissions online and meet re-submission deadlines. This course can contribute to an ATAR calculation for ATAR 5G + 4G students. Students must apply on line in a timely fashion. A USI number must be created at www.usi.gov.au . Use the student’s full legal name. Students will be removed from this course and an alternative subject allocated if enrolment and fee payment are not completed on time.

FURTHER STUDY / PATHWAYS Further Study: Bachelor degree dependent on ATAR / university pre-requisites Possible degree level credits in Business electives Administration Accounting Marketing Retail HR Banking Finance


Full Diploma attracts 8 QCE points: one point for each diploma unit successfully completed.



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SCHOOL-BASED APPRENTICESHIPS AND

TRAINEESHIPS [SAT] Pre-requisites: demonstrated good behaviour, attitude, attendance; able to provide own transport to and from workplace and, if required, training centre; provision of appropriate workwear, if not supplied; willingness to source own placement; school to approve SAT Cost: These opportunities are funded by the state government; however, participants enter into a legal contract to complete the course. All work and study requirements are expected to be met and, once past probationary stage, students must be prepared to see the course through to completion. In most cases, students may complete one SAT while they are at school. At SETPLAN ALL students must make a choice of SIX or SEVEN subjects as per the 4G or Personalised Pathway requirements. Timetable modifications will be addressed once a SAT is agreed and the probationary period has been completed.

AQF

Nationally Recognised Training at level II or III

QCE 3-8 points

Points vary between

qualifications when all units of competency are

completed successfully.

These courses may not contribute to an ATAR –

please seek advice on specific choices

What is a SAT and how does it work?

SATs are a combination of paid work [minimum hours’ requirement], training through a Registered Training Organisation, and continued school study. This requires participants to enter into a binding contract.

May be started from Term 4 Year 10 to the beginning of second term Year 11. Opportunities are advertised in the newsletter, via email and through daily notices. The school cannot source employment for students. Work Experience in the industry area is an advantage.

Process is managed by the Industry Liaison Officer [ILO].

Students go through a selection process, and, sometimes, a work trial.

Students with contacts in local businesses may source their own SAT but this must be agreed by the school and managed by the ILO.

Traineeships are usually completed before exit. Apprenticeships cannot be completed while a student is at school. They continue after Year 12 with employer agreement.

Paid work component

Most SATs require completion of up to 100 days of paid work, depending on industry area; ie, 50 days per calendar year of the nominal SAT duration.

A timetable modification is negotiated to allow time out of school during the day for work, usually once the probationary period has passed.

Student must meet expectations of the employer: punctuality, reliability, dress and performance at work and in training. The SAT will be at risk if not met.

Study component – Students must:

complete online units of work or theory booklets by deadlines.

maintain regular contact with the RTO trainer.

attend all training sessions, either at school, in the workplace or at the RTO premises.

School component – Students must:

attend school for all scheduled classes.

catch up with any school work missed on the agreed SAT work day.

maintain an excellent record of attendance, behaviour and attitude at school.

maintain records of work hours / study completed - for school use.

OUTCOMES

Matriculation into higher level courses Improved employability

QCE OUTCOMES ASSESSMENTS


Competency based assessment combines theory and practical work. Students are not graded in the same manner as General and Applied subjects but assessed as either competent or not competent. There are limited opportunities for resubmission of assessment within strict guidelines. Students must be prepared to complete mandatory learning and assessment, demonstrate skills in the workplace, meet deadlines, work independently and, at times, online. There are no special provisions available in certificate courses. Failure to complete all assessments / competencies in a certificate course may affect a student’s capacity to earn a QCE.

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OFF CAMPUS STUDY

Pre-requisites: demonstrated good behaviour, attitude, attendance; ability to work independently and in groups with other students from across the Gold Coast; able to provide own transport to and from training centre, if required; provision of appropriate workwear, if required; willingness to undertake own research into courses and discuss options with VET Coordinator or Head of Senior Schooling

Cost: Some of these opportunities are funded under # VETiS arrangements by the Queensland Government. Students

may enrol in only one VETiS funded qualification across Years 10-12. Other courses may be fee for service. At SETPLAN ALL students must make a choice of SIX or SEVEN subjects as per the 4G or Personalised Pathway requirements. Timetable modifications will be addressed once a student successfully achieves an Off Campus Study place.

AQF

Nationally Recognised Training at level I, II or III

QCE 3-8 points

Points vary between

qualifications when all units of competency are

completed successfully.

Certificate III level courses may contribute

to an ATAR – please seek advice on specific

choices

What is Off Campus Study how does it work?

Who can study Off Campus?

Students in the 4G or Personalised Pathway only Where can this study take place and how do I find out about it?

There are a range of RTOs [Registered Training Organisations] that offer opportunities to school students on a day release basis. These include TAFE Queensland Gold Coast, Gold Coast Trades College, and the Airways Aviation Academy, amongst others.

Courses are advertised by the Senior Schooling Faculty via email, and at weekly assemblies. Students may also conduct their own research into out of school study options, remembering that the maximum time allowed off campus is one day per week.

How do I apply?

First students need to seek the approval of the Head of Senior Schooling for the course. A decision as to suitability will be made based on the student’s:

academic profile stated career intentions or study pathway QCE status Ability to cope effectively in an off campus environment

Then students apply according to the course requirements. The school will approve an application with the Registered Training Organisation and the student’s timetable will be modified when the course starts, not before.

Students must make up any work they have missed on their Off Campus release day.

Students must follow all school instructions about possible clashes with school activities.

OUTCOMES

Matriculation into higher level courses Improved employability

QCE OUTCOMES ASSESSMENTS


Competency based assessment combines theory and practical work. Students are not graded in the same manner as General and Applied subjects but assessed as either competent or not competent. There are limited opportunities for resubmission of assessment within strict guidelines. Students must be prepared to complete mandatory learning and assessment, demonstrate skills in the workplace, meet deadlines, work independently and, at times, online. There are no special provisions available in certificate courses. Failure to complete all assessments / competencies in a certificate course may affect a student’s capacity to earn a QCE.

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Documents

Senior Subject Handbook - Varsity College · 2019-12-23 · Mathematics – General Mathematics 19 Mathematics - Mathematical Methods 20 Mathematics – Specialist Mathematics 21