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Welcome to Year 11 2015
The Senior Years
VCE: Victorian Certificate of Education
VCAL: Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
Senior School Learning is different and rewarding
• Adult environment• Chosen subjects and course• Many new subjects • Relevant curriculum• Post compulsory education
• Where to after Princes Hill SC?– University?– TAFE?– Work? – Adult Life!!
• Preferred style of Senior learning– Practical and applied? (VCAL)– Theoretical? (VCE)
VCAL orVCAL or VCE VCE? ?
Choices and decisionsChoices and decisions
Other new choices…..
Vocational Education & Training (VCE VET) -classes on Wednesdays
-other locations-possible TAFE certificate
School Based Apprenticeships (SBAT’s)-Wednesdays, (Fridays VCAL) &/or holidays-Credit towards an apprenticeship-You get paid
Choosing programs and subjects for 2015
Give some thought to the general direction your educational journey will take…..
Career ideas
Aspirations for adult life
Understand what Pathways are available
Your preferred learning environment for Senior Years and beyond
The ChallengeLeaving the “comfort zone”
Class activities, relationships with teachers and peers Looking for opportunities to improve
Increasingly complicated lifestyle Part-time employment, extra curricula activities ,
family conflict, parties, financial pressures, relationships
Increased independence Wednesdays, Private Study Periods, VET, SBATs
Subject Offerings- VCE Units 1 & 2
HUMANITIES English ESL Literature Global Politics 20th Century History Philosophy ClassicsLOTE Italian French
ART & STUDIO ARTS Art Photography Sculpture Media DESIGN &
TECHNOLOGY Visual Communication Wood or FashionPERFORMING ARTS Drama Music
COMMERCE Business
Management PE PE Health & Human
Development
VCE VET 39+ vocational
subjects offered on and off campus
SCIENCE Physics Chemistry Biology Psychology
MATHS Maths Methods General Maths General Maths
(Specialist)
Some possible subject combinations…
HumanitiesEnglish20th Century HistoryGlobal PoliticsPhilosophyClassicsLiterature
ArtsEnglishVisual CommunicationArtStudio ArtDesign and TechVET Media
Possible courses…
Science/ MathsEnglishMaths MethodsGen. Maths (Specialist)ChemistryPhysicsPE
CommerceEnglish20th Century HistoryMathsBusiness ManagementPsychologyVET Business
And more possible courses…
Performing ArtsEnglishMusicDramaLiteraturePhilosophyVET Creative Media:
Broadcasting
Health SciencesEnglishMathsBiologyPEHealthPsychology
And more….
ITEnglishMaths MethodsGeneral SpecialistBus. ManagementBiologyVET Media
EclecticEnglishChemistryMaths MethodsMusicPhilosophyVET Furnishings
Remember, for the remainder of Year 10…
Punctuality! Full attendance!Satisfactory completion of 11 out of 14 unitsSubmission of all work on timeRevision and study for examsExtra effort in all subjectsDemonstrate the study skills appropriate for
entry into Senior School
PLEASE PROVIDE THE SCHOOL WITH YOUR UP TO DATE EMAIL ADDRESS SO TRANSITION INFORMATION CAN BE EMAILED TO YOU
OVER THE NEXT 2 ½ YEARS!
YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR DETAILS ON COMPASSOR
EMAIL YOUR ADDRESS TO: [email protected]
Do we have your current email address?
VCEMATHEMATICS
What Maths subjects are offered by PHSC at
Years 11 and 12?
YEAR 11General Maths
(1 & 2)
Maths Methods
(1 & 2)
General Maths
Specialist
(1 & 2)
YEAR 12Further Maths
(3 & 4)
Maths Methods
(3 & 4)
Specialist Maths
(3 & 4)
Mathematics Subjects Offered at PHSC
General Maths Maths MethodsMM and
GM Specialist
Further Maths Maths Methods
MM &FMOR
MM andSpecialist Maths
Year 12
Summary of possible Mathematics pathways
Year 11
VCAL
• Senior secondary school qualification• Accredited in July 2002• Based on existing good practice• Develops and extends pathways for young
people to:o Work, apprenticeships/traineeshipso Training and further education
VCAL
- Flexible- Applied- Student-centred- Develops partnerships
VCAL qualification» 2 VCAL award levels:
• Intermediate• Senior
VCAL Intermediate VCAL SeniorMay include: May include:VCAL intermediate units VCAL Senior UnitsVET Certificates I and II VET Certificates II and IIIFE Certificate II FE Certificate III
Sample timetable at PHSC:MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
P1 WRS
NUMERACY V PDS S
P2 LITERACY- reading and writing
NUMERACY E PDS W
P3 NUMERACY LITERACY- reading and writing
T LITERACY- reading and writing
L
P4 PDS LITERACY- reading and writing
NUMERACY / S
P5 PDS STUDY PERIOD WRS B
P6 WRS STUDY PERIOD WRS A
YOU ARE NOT EXPECTED TO KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO ‘DO’ AFTER SCHOOL!
SO, WE HAVE A TRANSITION PROCESS…
It is OK not to be sure!
Transition Process • Careers Weeks 1-4: personality tests, career
planning, subject selection and pre-requisite instruction to all classes
• Transition Information Evenings: July 22/ 23• Transition Kit: Transition letter, Subject list, Senior
School Handbook (online), VICTER guide (online), VET Handbook (collect please) and other publications
• Homework: completion of Careers Investigation Booklet – investigation into at least 2 careers, 2 course outlines, plus all other tasks in the booklet
Key online resources
The Age Tertiary plannerhttp://www.theage.com.au/national/
education/tertiary-planner-2017-about-selection-20140711-3bs23.html
VICTER Guide 2017 (very important)http://www.vtac.edu.au/pdf/publications/
victer2017.pdf
Process continued…Individual Counselling with Transition Team:
Wednesday August 6 and
Wednesday August 20
(no classes) Hand in Work Experience diary PLUS Careers
Investigation Booklet at Counselling Day 1
Note: August 20 (second interview)- online Round 1 subject selection and VCE VET application COMPLETED!
RULE 1: OPT FOR SUBJECTS YOU ENJOY!
So, how do you select your subjects for
VCE Year 11?
VCE: Types of subjects
VCE UnitsVCE VET Units may be taken in VCE
or VCALSBA (School Based Apprenticeships)
may be taken in VCE or VCAL
Semester guide
Year 11 and 12 are divided into semesters
A Unit is completed in one semester Classics Unit 1: Semester 1 Yr 11 Classics Unit 2: Semester 2 Yr 11 Revolutions Unit 3: Semester 1 Yr 12 Revolutions Unit 4: Semester 2 Yr 12
Some VCE subjects: two year sequences
In order to do some subjects in Year 12, students MUST complete the pre-requisite subject (Unit 1/2) in Year 11 Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (some),
LOTE are two year sequential studies.
The VCE
Year 11Units 1 and 2 of 6 subjects = 12 unitscan include VET subjects or an SBAschool assessed tasks only- ‘S’ or ‘N’can change subjects after Semester 1consider prerequisites for some 3/4 subjects:
Sciences, Maths, LOTE, VET subjects
VCE Certificate continued…
Year 12Units 3 and 4, of 5 subjects = 10 unitsUnits 3 and 4 must be taken in sequenceUnits 3/4 English (any) must be includedSchool Assessed Coursework (SACs) and,External Assessment (Exam/s)
Students must achieve a satisfactory result in 16 units to gain their VCE. (Most students at PHSC do 22-24 units)
VCE subjects at PHSC
Approximately 72 VCE subjects on offer at PHSC campus over Yrs 11-12
Plus, 39 VET subjects available on and off campus
VCE Certificate and the ATAR
To be awarded the VCE students must: complete 16 units minimum including:
4 x 3/4 sequences 3 units of English (they can fail one unit of English),
but…
To receive an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Entrance Rank) they MUST have 3/4 English (full Yr 12 English).
The ATAR (Australian Tertiary Entrance Rank)
The calculations:All subjects scored out of 50 (raw score)Subject scores may be scaled (degree of
difficulty)The VCE aggregate is calculated from:
Top 4 subjects (including English) 10% of 5th and 6th (if done) subjects Out of total 210.
The ATAR is then a RANK from top student in the state (99.95) to bottom student.
But, what is a VET subject?
VCE Vocational Education and Training
Enables a secondary student to complete a nationally recognised training program within their senior school studies
Student qualifies for two certificates: a Certificate II or III in their chosen vocational
study and, the subject counts toward the VCE
How does VET work in School?
A VET program consists of two components:
1. VET is delivered by the student’s school, another school close by, or at a TAFE, usually on Wednesdays
2. Sometimes includes a Structured Work Placement (usually in holidays)
How does a VET subject contribute to VCE?
VET programs have Unit 1 - 4 sequences Completed Units become part of the
VCE/VCAL CertificateVET programs contribute to the ATAR
study score (if scored assessment), or block credit (if unscored assessment)
How do students enrol in VET?
Complete the enrolment form in the 2015 VET Handbook
Submit enrolment form to their Counsellor at second counselling meeting: August 20
Apply online at IMVC website by August 20 Attend compulsory Orientation Evening (off campus,
early in Term 4) Include the VET subject on the PHSC Round 1
Subject Selection online application Pay materials fee by December 5, 2014 (last day
Year 10)
Some VET Subjects for 2015 Acting Allied Health Animal studies Applied Design in Industry Applied Fashion Design and
Technology Automotive Technology Studies-
mechanical Building and Construction- carpentry Business Community Recreation ( AFL, aquatic
or basketball electives) Community Services Community Services- childcare Creative Industries- Media Creative Industries- Broadcasting Dance
Engineering Equine studies Furnishings – cabinet making Hairdressing Hospitality Integrated Technologies Interior design Justice Media Music Industry- performance Music Industry- technical production Tourism And more ……
More information?2015 VET Handbook Details on: Course aims and outlines
Future pathways Venues and times Orientation Evenings Employment opportunities
Note all queries about VET must go via Grant McMurdo, not to IMVC.
Talk to Careers or VET Coordinator
School Based Apprenticeships (SBA)
Students must:Be enrolled in Years 10 – 12Sign a Training Agreement together with the
employer and their parentsAttend TAFE or other (RTO) one day a week,
after school, on block release or in holidaysCommit to 15 hours of paid work a week
Do your Careersassignment
Research!Use all resources
Think about the things you are good at and that you like
Talk to friendsabout their jobs
Talk to parents
Talk to teachersespecially your counsellor,Careers Coordinatorand Year Level Co-ordinator
Think about the differences between TAFE and Uni.and what type of learning you prefer
Find out about Pathways
Go to Open Days!!!
When selecting subjects…
Consider what you enjoy doing!Consider what you are good at!Check pre-requisites for courses that
interest you in VICTER 2017 (online) www.vtac.edu.au
Keep options OPEN!
Advanced study
If a student is doing Units 1,2 of a VCE study this year, they may apply to do the Units 3/4 in 2015.
Written applications to Annette Steinfort.Performance in all subjects (Yr 10 and 11)
will be considered in assessing the application.
Each student will be interviewed by Yr 11 and Yr 12 Coordinators.
Admission to Yr 12 study is not automatic. Year 12 2015 students fill the classes first.
Your interviews…
Be prepared!Check time and place of your interview on
August 6 and 20First interview is exploratory
Second interview: online Round 1 Subject Selection and VET 2015 application application completed
Subject Selection Rounds: dates
• Round 1 online subject selection live on August 11• Completion of Round 1 selection by Counselling
Interview 2 on August 20 (can be done on the day). • Round 2 online Blocking selection online live on:
Monday September 1 (info. out at Homegroup)• Completion of online Round 2 subject selection by:
Tuesday September 9• Confirmation of Subjects: Term 4
Parent approval of subjects
VCE subject selections and student mathematics selection must be authorised by parents.
VCAL selection must be authorised by parents.
You will receive an email with the list of Round 1 and Round 2 selections
You will need to approve these selections with return email.
Online Round 1 Subject SelectionSelect 6 subjects in total, including a VET
subject if you wish to do oneYou must select English or ESL The student selections are used to determine
the subjects on offer for 2015A subject with insufficient numbers will not
run.
Online applications for subjects will open Monday August 11
Round 2 Subject Selection
Is a timetabled list for 2015Students can only select one subject in each
block as they run at the same time.This sheet will be different to Round 1
subject list.Students will receive instructions in
Homegroup assembly about how to do this selection.
Remember! Tuesday 12 August
Parent /Student/Teacher Interview12-4pm and 5-8pm
& Tertiary Expo, 5-7pm in Gym
Contacts
Grant McMurdo• Acting Senior Pathways Coordinator•VET [email protected] 93890623
Dani CrewYear 11 [email protected] 93890607
Pauline GorrieWork Experience and Careers [email protected]: 9389 0629
Rahne WidarsitoVCAL [email protected] 9389 0609
Annette SteinfortYear 10 [email protected] auPh 9389 0656
Any questions?
Thank you for your attendance this evening.
