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Year 12 Information Evening 2015
Di ParkerYear 12 Year Leader
Welcome
Welcome by Di Parker, Year 12 Leader
Suzanne Pendlebury - WACE, STP/TAFE and Notre Dame University Admission Requirements
Nicole Martin - Schools Curriculum and Standards Authority Requirements including Special Exam Arrangements
Steve Hoath - Admission Requirements for
University
Speakers & Topics
Western Australian Certificate of Education
Entry to a State Training Provider (TAFE); Apprenticeship or Traineeship.
Entry to University - ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank calculated and issued by TISC.
Awards – Schools Curriculum and Standards Authority.
Goals of Year 12
WACE RequirementsBreadth and Depth Complete at least 20 course units. Up to 10 course equivalents can
be from VET/endorsed programs. Complete 4 units of English or Literature during Yr 11 and 12 (at least
two of these units must be studied in Year 12). In Year 12 study at least one pair of course units from each of List A
(arts/languages/social science) and List B (mathematics/science/technology).
Achievement Standard Achieve a C grade average or better across the best 16 course units
of which at least 8 units must be completed in Year 12. Endorsed programs and /or VET credit transfer can reduce the required number of course units by up to 6 units.
English Language Competence Achieve a C grade or better in any Stage 1 or higher course unit in
English or Literature.
WACE Exams Stage 3 courses, unless exempt. Stage 2 Optional.
WACE Examinations for Stage 2 Year 12 students are
Optional, however, the achievement in these courses will NOT
count in the calculation of an ATAR.
A student studying Stage 3 courses and VET will be exempt
from sitting exams only if they are:
Enrolled to complete units of competency (from related industry areas), in excess of 220 nominal hours in Year 12 …
AND … Enrolled in 3 or less Stage 2 and /or Stage 3 unit pairs.
WACE EXAM EXEMPTION
NOTE:
The completion of an AQF VET
Certificate or VET hours in Year 10 or 11
does not qualify a Year 12 student for
exam exemption.
Year 12 students who are enrolled in 6 or more WACE
exams.
Students enrolled in six or more Stage 2 and/or Stage 3
course units and do not wish to sit the WACE exam in their
6th or 7th course can apply for exemption. It is expected that
Students will sit a minimum of 5 examinations.
WACE EXAM EXEMPTION con’t
Students opting out of the Stage 2 WACE exams; inform school of intention by 15th May; deadline is 1st July.
WACE exam exemptions for students studying VET and 3 or less Stage 2 or Stage 3 courses must be applied in writing to the Curriculum Council by 1st July.
WACE exam exemptions for students studying 6 or more examinable courses 1st July.
Students who are thinking of not sitting all of their WACE (external) exams must see Ms Schofield or Ms Pendlebury. Please don’t leave it to the deadline.
WACE EXAM EXEMPTIONS
Application Form Academic Records of Year 11 & 12 Personal Statement Referees- two ATAR WACE/English Competence Extra Curricula Interview Early Offer Program (for high
achieving students) – Advertised late term 2 - conditions apply
Notre Dame Selection
Notre DameTertiary Enabling Program ( Education,
Humanities & Business, Nursing & Life Sciences)
Foundation Program (Arts & Science, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Nursing)
State Training Providers/TAFE Entry – Certificate IV or higher
University Alternative Entry
Clarify all entry requirements with the relevant universities.
English requirements may also vary.
Make an appointment to see:
Ms Schofield, Ms Pendlebury, Ms Johnson, or Mr Friday.
University Alternative Entry
All applicants must meet minimum entry requirements- Communication & Mathematics;
Courses are split into competitive and non -competitive for entry purposes;
About 30% of courses are competitive and selection criteria need to be meet;
Check the website for latest details:
STP (State Training Provider) Entry Requirements
Maximum score = 100 points
Qualification pathway- maximum score = 29 points eg Cert II Hospitality
Work experience/employment – maximum score = 29 points; 0.002 points per hour workedIncludes Workplace Learning, work experience, voluntary work and paid work.
Secondary education/Skill Development Maximum score = 42 points Scoring based on English result, plus best two other results
See the Training WA website: http://www.trainingwa.wa.gov.au/trainingcourses/detcms/portal/
Follow link ‘Training Courses’ / ’TAFE Admissions’ / ’How To Apply – Full-time TAFE’ / ’Entrance requirements for full-time study’
Selection Criteria
Is Attaining WACE Enough?
To be competitive students taking a university pathway should aim to score:
Stage 3 courses - a ‘B’ (65% +) or higher Stage 2 courses - an ‘A’ (75% +).
Students aiming for a STP/TAFE Certificate IV or
Diploma may need: ‘A’ grades National VET Qualification Work experience to be competitive.
Change of Courses by Friday 6th March; after this date ONLY after extenuating circumstances.
Last date to change enrolments in Stage 2 course units. This includes: Opting out of sitting Stage 2 WACE examinations; enrolling into or withdrawing from Stage 2 course units. 1st July
Exam timetable published by 24th July;
Last date for enrolment amendments of courses with practical exams by 31st July;
Important Dates
Important Dates
Last date for enrolment amendments for Stage 3 Courses with no practical exams by 14th September;
Practical exams commence by 26th September;
Written exams 2nd November – 27th November;
Results on the Internet from late December
Students may wish to enrol in an examination as a Private Candidate.
This means that they cannot have studied that course at school or at S.I.D.E., although they may have studied the Stage 1 course.
Only the examination mark counts towards ATAR.
Applications close 17th June (without late fee) and a $38.00 cheque is payable to the Schools Curriculum & Standards Authority. Forms are available from Ms Schofield or Ms Pendlebury.
Late applications will be accepted until 20th July (an extra fee will apply).
PRIVATE CANDIDATE
Ms Martin
Special Exam Arrangements
Sickness and Misadventure
Preparing for Exams
Contacts and Publications
For candidates who may be disadvantaged in demonstrating their knowledge and skills in the WACE exam.
The problem must relate to examination situations.
Evidence provided must come from the school, psychologist and medical practitioner.
Apply for Special Examination Arrangements – completed applications close 19th May.
Contact Ms Barbara Goldflam by Friday 13th March as the application process is extensive.
Special Examination Arrangements
For circumstances beyond student’s control.
For temporary sickness - non permanent disability.
For sickness or misadventure occurring during or just prior to the exam.
The candidate is responsible for gathering the evidence.
Applications close 27th November.
Forms available from the exam centre ( or you can contact Ms Martin).
Decision is final - appeal available on the process only.
If approved, the SCSA calculates the examination mark using your school assessment as a basis. The higher of the actual examination mark and the calculated examination mark becomes the examination mark that is given to
you for that examination.
Sickness/Misadventure
Two things that can interfere greatly with revision:Not starting early enough;Not knowing how to revise ( if unsure – seek
help/advise).
The Learning Support Advisors (Ms Goldflam and MsSayers) have visited all Yr 12 Mentor classes to advise onStudy techniques.
A 6-week program of Study Skills will be run in the weeks leading up to Semester 1 & 2 exams.
Revising For Exams
REGULAR MEALS REGULAR SLEEP REGULAR EXERCISE Know your best time to study. Don’t spend too long on any one course. Work in 45-50 minute sessions. Do the “easy” things when you are getting
tired If there is not enough time – don’t leave
out whole sections . Take it easy the night before an exam –
don’t study late, do light revision only, do some general overview & diagrams.
General Revision Planning Hints
PUBLICATIONS
Marks Adjustment Process
Facts Concerning Stage 2
Download @
www.tisc.edu.au/
The WACE Manual can be downloaded @
http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/internet/Publications/WACE_Manual
School Curriculum and Standards Authority CONTACT POINTS
303 Sevenoaks St, Cannington Postal Address: PO Box 816, Cannington, WA, 6987
http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/internet/
(08) 9273 6300
Janet Schofield (0419 922 153)
Suzanne Pendlebury (Tuesday & Friday)
Lyn Johnson (Thursday)
Bill Friday (Wednesday)
Contact for Course and Careers Advisors
Barbara Goldflam (Everyday except Wednesday)
Cathy Sayers (Monday to Thursday)
Contact for Learning Support Advisors
Questions??
