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Year 10 into IB or VCE~ Information Session ~
Agenda
Introduction
Vocational Education and Training
(VET)
The International Baccalaureate
Diploma Program
Planning a Course
Geoff Woolard
Head of Senior School
Paul Wigglesworth
VET Coordinator
Ainslie Howard
IB DP Coordinator
Mark Davie
Careers Coordinator
The Victorian Certificate of
Education (VCE)Brooke Arnold
VCE Coordinator
Year 9 students identified interests
and aptitudes as well as an introduction to
VCE, IB and VET.
INITIAL CAREER
PLANNING SESSION
All Year 9 students completed the Morrisby Profile, which provided an individualised report on future opportunities.
From this, students developed a Careers
Action Plan
MORRISBY PROFILE
All Year 10 students will receive information on the VCE and IB courses on offer, engage in career planning and
create a Year 11 and 12 Program.
YEAR 10 COURSE
INFORMATION
All Year 10 students will meet individually with a Senior School
Leader to discuss their proposed course.
INTERVIEWS WITH
YEAR 10 STUDENTS
Following any final changes after the
interview as well as parent and student
sign-off, students will submit their
proposed courses for Year 11.
SUBMISSION OF
COURSES FOR YEARS 11
Year 9
Year 9
Term 2
Year 10
Term 3
Year 10
Term 3
Year 10
Term 3
Course Selection Timeline
The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
What is the VCE?
The “Victorian
Certificate of
Education”
Includes general
curriculum units (VCE
units) + Vocational
Education & Training
(VET)
Completed over a
minimum of 2 years.
How are VCE subjects arranged?
Year 11 Year 12
Unit 1 and 2 courses are
usually studied in Year 11
Unit 3 and 4 courses are
usually studied in Year 12
Units 1 and 2 in each
subject are independent
of each other
Year 11 students will
complete 7 subjects,
if not accelerating
Year 10 students
often accelerate by
studying a Unit 1/2
course early
Unit 3 and 4 subjects
must be studied as a
sequence
Typically, Year 12
students will complete
5 subject sequences
Year 11 students
often accelerate by
studying a Unit 3/4
sequence early
Assessment in the VCE
• School Assessed Coursework, also known as “SACs” are completed in
class and are assessed by the class teacher.
• School Assessed Tasks, known as “SATs”, are completed in practical
based subjects during class and assessed by the class teacher.
INTERNAL ASSESSMENTS
• The General Assessment Test (“the GAT”), is completed in June by all
students studying at least one 3/4 sequence.
• Each 3/4 sequence will have an externally assessed examination at the
end of the year (October / November).
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENTS
MinimumRequirements to be Eligible for the VCE
A minimum of 16 VCE and VET units must be satisfactorily
completed.
Complete Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 of English, English as an
Additional Language (EAL) or Literature.
At least 3 additional Unit 3/4 course sequences (other
than English).
College Expectations
of VCE Students
Year 11 Students Year 12 StudentsYear 10 Students
14Unit 1 & 2 Credits
10Unit 3 & 4 Credits
24VCE Credits
Studying a standard
VCE at Kardinia
means you will
achieve …
Expectations of Kardinia VCE Students
At least
Students have an opportunity to apply
to undertake a Unit 1/2 subject early.
Completing 2 early entry Unit 1/2
subjects will only approved in
exceptional circumstances
Students who have not accelerated will
study 7 Unit 1/2 subjects.
Students studying a Unit 3/4 course early
will study 6 Unit 1/2 subjects.
Students studying 2 Unit 3/4 courses
early will study 5 Unit 1/2 subjects.
Students will study 5 Unit 3/4 subjects.
Students will study 5 Unit 3/4 subjects.
Students will study 4 Unit 3/4 subjects.
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
VET is an opportunity for students to gain
direct skills and training under the Australian
Qualification Framework (AQF) in an industry
area related to future career ambitions.
VET programs run
over 2 years(Years 10 & 11, or 11 & 12)
VET classes are held
once a week, on a
Monday or Wednesday
from 1:30 – 5:30pm.
Some VET courses
include Structured
Workplace Learning
(SWL)
VET fees are in addition
to College Fees
(“User Pays” system)
Benefits of VET
VET programs
provide you with
a range of
unique
opportunities and
experiences in a
career you might
be considering.
VET can
contribute to your
ATAR score
VET facilitates “on the job” training,
meaning you will have job-ready skills in
your chosen industry
VET can contribute
to the eligibility
requirements for
the VCEOther
benefits
are…
Successful
completion of
VET courses
results in a
nationally
accredited
qualification
VET students get an early “taster” of their
chosen career. This can make future
decision-making much clearer.
There are a wide and
diverse range of
courses to choose
from.
Events,
hospitality
& tourism
Animal Care
&
Management
Art and
DesignAutomotive
Construction
& Licensed
Trades
Engineering
& Metal
Trades
Horticulture
&
Agriculture
Information
TechnologyPerformance
Sports and
RecreationBusiness
Community
Services
Health &
Science
Hair,
Makeup &
Beauty
VET Course Areas
20 22 6 11 31JULY JULY SEP NOV JAN
2021 2021 2021 2021 2022
Attend Year 10
Course Selection
PD Session
Talk about your
options
Deadline for VET
applicationsEnrol in your
VET program
VET classes
begin at the
start of 2022
Applying for VET in 2022
Access KICOnline and
Bridges for more
information
After
information to
parents is
released.
Submit your VET
application to Mr
Wigglesworth.
RTOs will contact
successful applicants
and enrolments must
be completed by the
end of 2021
Classes run on
Mondays or
Wednesdays and this
will be factored into
student timetables
REGISTER YOUR
INTEREST
MISS THE DEADLINE
AND MISS OUT!
Need more information?
KicOnline VET page
Contact Paul Wigglesworth for further information
Bridges website
The IB Diploma Programme
What does the IB Diploma offer students?
99
An international
perspective
Holistic educational
program
Broad & balanced
curriculumGlobally recognised
assessment
International
university entryAn ATAR score
Preparation for
tertiary studies
Inquirers Open-minded
Knowledgeable Caring
Thinkers Risk-takers
Communicators Balanced
Principled Reflective
How to choose your IB subjects ...
All students must do:
Choose one from each group:
Theory of Knowledge
Extended Essay
Creativity. Activity. Service.
Business Management HL/SL
Global Politics HL/SL
History HL/SL
Psychology HL/SL
Applications & Interpretation SL
Approaches & Analysis HL/SL
French B SL
Japanese B SL
Spanish ab initio SL
Biology HL/SL
Chemistry HL/SL
Physics HL/SL
Sports, Exercise & Health
Science HL/SL
Visual Arts
Film
Theatre
…or a
Group 3 or
4 subject
on offer
Literature HL/SL
Language & Literature HL/SL
Group 1: Studies in
Language & Literature
Group 2: Language
Acquisition
Group 3: Individuals &
Societies
Group 4: Sciences Group 5: Mathematics Group 6: The Arts
Other Requirements
for the IB Diploma
Programme
All students must study 3 subjects at Higher Level (HL)
&
3 subjects at Standard Level (SL)
Higher Level Subjects Standard Level Subjects
… are studied over 240 hours
of face-to-face tuition.
… explores content and
develops skills commensurate
with first-year university.
… are more demanding in
nature.
… are studied over 150 hours
of face-to-face tuition.
… explores content and
develops skills commensurate
with Years 11 & 12.
… are often less demanding
when compared to HL
counterparts
Scoring in the IB Diploma Programme
Each subject is graded from “1” (lowest) to
“7” (highest). Example: 1 is equivalent to a letter E grade, while 7 equates to an
A+.
Students can receive up to an additional 3
points for their combined performance in
Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay
The award of the Diploma requires a minimum of 24/45 points as well as satisfying other
passing conditions
Group 1 Subject
Group 2 Subject
Group 3 Subject
Group 4 Subject
Group 5 Subject
Group 6 (or other Group
3 or 4) Subject
TOK + EE
7
7
7
7
7
7
3
45
Source VTAC (Victorian Tertiary
Admissions Centre), June 2021
Notional ATAR Scores for the IB Diploma
Max.
Points
45
Min.
Points
24…plus, satisfaction of
passing conditions,
including successful
completion of CAS.
Business Management HL/SL
Global Politics HL/SL
History HL/SL
Psychology HL/SL
Applications & Interpretation SL
Approaches & Analysis HL/SL
French B SL
Japanese B SL
Spanish ab initio SL
Biology HL/SL
Chemistry HL/SL
Physics HL/SL
Sports, Exercise & Health
Science HL/SL
Visual Arts HL/SL
Film HL/SL
Literature HL/SL
Language & Literature HL/SL
Group 1: Studies in Language & Literature
Group 2: Language Acquisition
Group 3: Individuals & Societies
Group 4: Sciences Group 5: Mathematics Group 6: The Arts
IB Diploma Subject Offerings for 2022
…or an additional Group 3 or
4 subject
Assessment in the IB
External Assessment Internal Assessment
Marked by examiner external
to the College.
Completed at the end of the
2 year IB Diploma
Programme
Mock examinations are
undertaken at the end of
Term 3 in Year 2
Completed during class time
at some stage during the 2
year course
Marked by class teachers
and moderated by external
examiners.
IB Registration &
Examination Fees
General
Achievement Test
(GAT) Fee
…approx. …approx.
$1,000 $90
Additional Costs of the IB Diploma Programme
These costs are additional to the College fees and will be
charged in Year 2.
~ Planning your Year 11 and 12 Course ~
Planning a Program
Enter the
workforce
directly
Gain a
traineeship
Gain a
apprenticeshipUndertake
tertiary studies
Entry into University and some TAFE courses
Satisfactory
completion
of VCE or
IB DP
Prerequisite
subjects
have been
met
Minimum
ATAR Score
achieved
All other
requirements
are met
Prerequisite Studies
The Victorian Tertiary Admission
Centre (VTAC) administers a joint
selection system for Victorian
Tertiary Institutions
and TAFE Colleges.
The VTAC publication –
Prerequisites 2024- contains the
entrance requirements and
specific course requirements for
these institutions.
University of Melbourne - Biomedicine
Prerequisite Studies:
Unit 3 & 4: any English; and
Chemistry; and one of Maths:
Mathematical Methods (any) or
Specialist Mathematics
Tertiary
Admissions
Rank
Australian
What is the ATAR?
A
T
A
R
The ATAR places students in rank order based
on their performance in school assessed
coursework and external examinations (in
units 3 & 4).
Once awarded, the ATAR determines
entry into University courses and
some TAFE courses
How is the ATAR calculated for VCE?
Study Score for each subject awarded
Study Scores scaled
English plus best 3 others
(Primary Four) (check restrictions)
10% of 5th and 6th subject
Aggregate is used to rank
students within Victoria
Planning a Course
What subjects will be useful for my career
path?
What subjects do I
enjoy?
What subjects am I
good at?
What subjects do I
need?
“But I don’t know what career path is right for me...”
Interests Strengths Abilities
Always consider taking the mathematics unit you are
most capable of.
“If capable” is a very
important factor
Start Now.
Read our VCE / IB website
Consult the Good University
Guide, Prerequisites 2024
Talk to your teachers
about the areas they are
specialists in
Attend
Physical/ Virtual
University and TAFE
Open Days
Where to from here?
Be ready to
submit your
intentions on the
forms provided
by the due dates
Prerequisites 2024 website
Bridges website
VTAC Guide online
Various university Year 10 Guides (emailed)
Including your Morrisby Profile from 2020
1
2
3
4
Key Careers Materials
Need more information?
Kardinia Careers website
Contact the appropriate
Coordinator or a member of the
Careers Team
for further information
VCE or IB – What’s Right for Me?• Some students are best suited to studying a VCE program.
• Some students will benefit from studying the IB Diploma.
VCE Programme International Baccalaureate Diploma
Allows students to specialise in a specific
curriculum area.
Promotes education in a range of learning
areas.
Completion of course achieved through
standard units.
ToK, CAS & Extended Essay provide students
with additional skills and understandings
A more prescribed academic programme.Expectation of greater amount of independent
learning within the programme.
Greater ability to lower or heighten
academic rigour depending on course
selection.
Known for being an academically rigorous
programme.
20 21 22 30 9JULY JULY JULY AUG
2021 2021 2021 2021 2021
Attend Year 10
Course Selection
PD Session
Year 10 Parent
Information
Available
Electronic
subject
selections open
Preliminary
subjects must be
entered
Year 10 into 11
Interviews Start
Key Dates for Course Selection
JULY
For VCE
subjects, please
enter 7
subjects
For IB
subjects,
please ensure
you select 6.
TOK/EE will be
automatic.
Students
studying a Unit
2 subject will
roll over to
Unit 3
automatically
Subject
confirmation
sheets need to
be signed by
you and your
parents
All students
will be
interviewed
about their
subjects
Next Steps ...
~ Questions ~
