Year 10 Pathways Information

Woodcrest State College – Graduating class of 2020

Compulsory Schooling

Turn 16 or finish Year 10

Compulsory Participation

Turn 17, Achieve a QCE or Certificate III;IV Options Fulltime school Fulltime TAFE or

other RTO Fulltime

Apprentice; Trainee Full time work, at

least 25hours;week

Post Year 12

•Workforce •Apprentice •Traineeship •TAFE •University

The QCE is Queensland's senior school qualification and is awarded to eligible students usually at the end of Year 12.

Every young Queenslander must be registered with the Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) to bank credits towards their QCE.

Year 10 students at Woodcrest are already registered with QCAA and have been allocated an identity number called a Learner Unique Identifier (LUI).

ALL year 10 students require a USI (Unique Student Identifier) to enrol in any VET course.

QCE Learning options and requirements

The subjects and certificates which you study in years 11 and 12 count towards your QCE, as do any certificate courses in which you might enrol at TAFE or WesTEC.

School based apprenticeships or traineeships also contribute.

Every year 10 student at Woodcrest is already enrolled in Certificate II Skills for Work & Vocational Pathways which will count towards your QCE.

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To be awarded a QCE, you must

Earn least 20 credit points - each subject exited at a C level or higher that you study for the full two years of years 11 & 12 is worth 4 QCE points. A completed Certificate II is also worth 4 points. Certificate III may be worth up to 8 QCE points.

Meet a Literacy and Numeracy standard. The easiest way of doing this is to successfully complete (i.e. Achieve a C or higher) one semester of a year 11;12 English subject and one semester of a year 11;12 Maths subject

Senior Program

All students study the equivalent of six subjects.

Mandatory Subjects

English (General) or Essential English (Applied)

And

General Maths or Mathematical Methods (General) or

Essential Maths (Applied)

Subject Types 1. General subjects – 21st century skills — the attributes and skills students need to prepare them for higher education, work and engagement in a complex and rapidly changing world. These include critical thinking, creative thinking, communication, collaboration and teamwork, personal and social skills, and information & communication technologies (ICT) skills. These subjects require you to demonstrate an A;B level of achievement in year 10. 2. Applied subjects – underpinned by applied learning — the acquisition and application of knowledge, understanding and skills in real-world or lifelike contexts community connections — the awareness and understanding of life beyond school through authentic, real-world interactions by connecting classroom experience with the world outside the classroom core skills for work — the set of knowledge, understanding and non-technical skills that underpin successful participation in work.

3. Vocational certificates which form part of the Australian Educational Qualification Framework. Certificates are provided by a registered training organisation (RTO). Woodcrest is an RTO for some certificates but uses private providers for other certificates. RTOs generally charge a fee for their service.

Tertiary Pathway (TP)

ATAR eligible • Best five General

subjects OR • Best four

General subjects plus an Applied subject or Cert III or higher

Vocational Pathway (VP)

Mix of •General (by application) •Applied •Onsite; Offsite VET Certificates (maximum of 2). Access to SAT’s, TAFE

Entry to Uni or Advanced TAFE courses (ATAR)

Entry to Trainee; Apprentice, TAFE,

work

Which senior pathway is for you?

General Subjects Applied Subjects VET Certificates ** Cost per certificate starts at $210 (external RTO’s)

English Essential English

General Maths; Mathematical Methods; Specialist Maths

Essential Mathematics

Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Earth & Environmental Science

Science in Practice

Ancient History; Modern History; Geography; Legal Studies

Dance; Drama; Music; Visual Art; Film,Television & New Media

Certificate II Music Industry (WSC) Certificate II Visual Art (WSC)

Design

Engineering Skills Furnishing Skills Industrial Graphics Skills

Certificate II Hospitality (Training Direct)

Digital Solutions Information, Communication and Technology

Accounting, Business Certificate III Business (Binnacle)

Physical Education

Certificate II Sport & Recreation (Binnacle) Certificate III Fitness (Binnacle)

Entrance to University directly after year 12 requires an ATAR ranking - follow the Tertiary Pathway pre-requisite subjects for some courses application to Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) fees (HECS) for courses - $4000+ per semester What is an ATAR? An Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) allows tertiary admission centres to compare students across Australia when they apply for tertiary places. The ATAR is a number between 0 and 99.95 in increments of 0.05.

Follow the Tertiary Pathway , choose and complete 5 General subjects OR 4 General subjects plus one Applied subject or Certificate III or higher. If you make subject changes at a later date, at least 3 subjects must be studied for the full 2 years

You may also find a pathway to university if you do not get an ATAR by firstly completing a tertiary preparation program after year 12 or by following a TAFE pathway and completing certificate III;IV or diploma courses.

How do I get an ATAR?

Expectations of Years 11 & 12 Students

• To stay enrolled at Woodcrest State College until the end of year 12 you must meet the expectations of the Triple C SuCCCess Plan i.e. Commit, Comply & Complete.

Specifically, you MUST

• maintain a minimum 90 % attendance rate and

• remain on track to earn your QCE i.e. you must achieve a C standard or higher for each of your subjects and

• fully complete any vocational certificates in which you are enrolled.

Cancellation of Enrolment Process

• Refusal to participate in the educational program provided at the school eg attendance, behaviour, not working in class, failure to remain on track to achieve a QCE

• You are provided with a warning (verbal or written) that you are not compliant with the school’s expectations

• You are given a fresh opportunity to meet the school’s expectations

• If you continue not to meet the school’s expectations, then your enrolment at WSC is cancelled

Timelines

• Tuesday 7 August P2&3 – Careers Expo

• Tuesday 7 August Parent Expo (6:30-7:30pm)

• Tuesday 21 & Wednesday 22 August – SET Plan Interviews

More Information Needed?

• General Information – Your SuCCCess Coach

• Pathways and Careers – Guidance Officer Mrs Atchison

• TAFE & SATs – Head of Department Pathways Mrs Buchanan

• WesTEC – Mr Balsamo