Curriculum Information Evening

Subject Selection for Year 11, 2018

26 July, 2017

Learning PathwaysSenior School Certificates

VCE(Victorian Certificate of Education)

Usually 20 - 24 units

90 different studies available

VCAL(Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning)

Literacy and Numeracy Skills, Industry Specific Skills,

Work Related Skills, Personal Development Skills

VET

(Vocational Education and Training )

University

TAFE Certificate II / III / IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma

Employment / Apprenticeship/Traineeship

Completion of VCE Completion of VCAL

Training (TAFE or school,

industry, RTO ACE)

Structured Workplace

Learning

• The Year 11 curriculum allows students to select from a broad range of units.

• Careful consideration throughout the subject selection process is crucial to ensure students map their individual pathways appropriately.

• The selection process is as follows:

Subject Selection for Year 11 2018

Year 11 Subject Selection Process

Step 1: Curriculum Information Night for parents and studentscurrently in Years 9 and 10, Wednesday July 26, 7:30 – 8:30pm

Step 2: VCE Taster Day for Year 10 students. Friday July 28.

Step 3: Subject Selection discussion during Pastoral Group and studentsreceive Subject Selection username/password, early Term 3

Step 4: Subject & Tertiary Expo, Thursday August 3, 3:00 - 8:00pm

Step 5: Subject selection online, completed by Friday August 11.

Year 11 Blockings

Semester

1

An English

Unit 1

Choice Choice Choice Choice Choice 11 R&S1

or

11 CAP

or

12 R&SSemester

2

An English

Unit 2

Choice Choice Choice Choice Choice

Each individual block represents a semester unit. The last block, Religion, runs for the entire year (but with only three periods per cycle).

Year 12 Blockings

Semester

1 An English

Unit 3/4

sequence

Unit 3/4 Unit 3/4 Unit 3/4 Unit 3/4

Choice11 R&S2

or

12 CAP

or

12 R&SSemester

2Choice

The blocking remains similar in Year 12, however, generally a student only has 5 subjects plus RE in Yr. 12 -this means that one of the subjects from Yr. 11 can not be continued.

VCE Structure

1 Unit = 1 Semester

3+4 Unit = Sequence

Year 11 Year 12

Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4….. …..

• Satisfactory completion of

(minimum) 16 VCE or VET Units

• Including at least 3 English units.

• Including a Unit 3/4 sequence in an English.

• Three other Unit 3/4 sequences.

(VCE – Victorian Certificate of Education)

(VET – Vocational Education & Training)

How do I get there ?

Year 11• School-assessed Coursework (SAC)

• School-assessed Tasks (SAT)

• Examinations (School set and marked)

Year 12• School-assessed Coursework (SAC)

• School-assessed Tasks (SAT)

• VCAA Examinations (externally set and assessed)

(VCAA – Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority)

Assessment

General Achievement Test

• All students who study a Unit 3/4 sequence are required to undertake the GAT

• It is a test of general knowledge and skills across a variety of key learning areas

• Important roles

- It allows for a derived score to be calculated in exceptional circumstances (think of it as a type of insurance)

- It helps the school to analyse student assessments, on a whole school level

• Try your best but do not study beyond what is covered at school

The GAT

English Options –Year 11

The study of an English is the only compulsory subject for inclusion in your VCE ATAR score.

Students may choose ONE or TWO of the following options:

Mainstream English

Literature

English Language

MAINSTREAM ENGLISH – Similar to English in Years 7-10. Incorporates a text study, a comparative text study and a creative response, and usage/analysis of persuasive language.

LITERATURE – Requires a close analysis of a range of literature and a creative response to a literary text. Students should enjoy reading and responding to a broad range of literary texts including novels, plays, short stories, poetry and film.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE – Focuses on analysing and understanding English language. Emphasis on language, communication and language change.

There are no set texts. Students work with a variety of text types.

English Options –Year 11

Possible Year 11 Programs – Example 1

Semester 1

English

Unit 1

R&S

Unit 3

Maths

Methods Unit 1

Physics

Unit 1

Chem.

Unit 1

VET

Info. Tech. Unit 1 Study

periods

(3 per cycle)

Semester 2

English

Unit 2

R&S

Unit 4

Maths

Methods Unit 2

Physics

Unit 2

Chem.

Unit 2

VET Info. Tech.

Unit 2

Advantages• Solid Maths/Science course• Unit 3/4 is an introduction to Yr 12

and contributes to ATAR (Will require a Higher Study Application form)

• Benefits of VET• Study periods

Disadvantages• Solid Maths/Science course• Very demanding course• Limited variety• Study periods• VET Information Technology

is studied externally

Possible Year 11 Programs – Example 2

Semester 1

English

Language

Unit 1

General Maths - Further Unit 1

Business Management

Unit 1

VET

Hospitality

Unit 1

History

Unit 1Psychology

Unit 1

11 CAP*

Semester 2English Unit 2

General Maths

- Further

Unit 2

Business Management

Unit 2

VET

Hospitality

Unit 2

History

Unit 2 PsychologyUnit 2

Advantages

• Broad range of subjects

• Benefits of VET

Disadvantages

• Only studying one unit of a sequence (English, English Language) will notmaximise prior knowledge for Yr. 12

• Catholic Action Program cannot be undertaken in both Yr. 11 and 12. (Will require an application form)

Possible Year 11 Programs – Example 3

Semester 1

English

Unit 1

Literature Unit 1

VCE Extended

Investigation

3/4

Media

Unit 1

Studio Arts Unit

1

P.E. Unit 1

R & S

Unit 1

Semester 2

English

Unit 2

Literature Unit 2

MediaUnit 2

Studio Arts Unit

2

Legal Studies Unit 2

Advantages

• No Mathematics

• Broad spread of subjects

• 3/4 sequence (requires a Higher Study Application form).

Disadvantages

• No Mathematics

• “You are strongly advised to study both Units 1 & 2 to be prepared for Units 3&4” (Legal Studies p. 37 Curriculum Guide)

What combination of subjects is most beneficial for you?

Possible Year 11 Programs – Example 4

Semester 1

Literacy

Unit 1

NumeracyUnit 1

Work Related Skills

Unit 1

Cert II

in Small Business

(2 Year Program)

VET

of choice

Personal Development

Skills

Unit 1RE

Semester2

LiteracyUnit 2

NumeracyUnit 2

Work Related SkillsUnit 2

Cert II

in Small Business

(2 Year Program)

VET of choice

Personal Development

SkillsUnit 2

Advantages • VCAL is well suited to

students who have decided on their vocational pathway

Disadvantages • Generally not a direct pathway to university. • May not suit students who are unsure about

their post-school destination

Choose subjects that:

• you need (called pre-requisites)

• interest you

• you are good at

• you enjoy

• reflect what you are interested in studying after Year 12

• Help keep your options open

Mrs Donnelly – Career CoordinatorHow do I choose?

If you want to study Health Science

• Biology

• Maths

• Health and Human Development

• Psychology

If you want to study Ecotourism

• PE

• Outdoor Ed

• Maths

• VET Tourism

• Geography

• Provides snapshot of Tertiary systems

• Explains terms you should be familiar with

• Debunks some of the myths commonly associated with choosing subjects

VTAC Year 10 Guide: Choosing VCE Studies for the right reasons

an overview

For example

Occupational Therapy at ACU

Pre-requisite: one of Biology, Chemistry, Health

and Human Development, Physical Education, or

Physics

VTAC Prerequisites for 2020

VTAC App on your phone

Free

Prerequisite and Course Explorer

VTAC App

What is VTAC?Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre

VTAC

• Universities• Institutes• Private

Providers

• Scales study scores

• Calculates ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank)

You apply to go to University through VTAC

What is VCAA?

Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority

• Responsible for courses & assessment in VCE, VET & VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning)

• Calculates study score

• Combine your SAC’s and exam mark to give you a study

score

• Primary (best) four subjects

One of English, Literature, English, Language or EAL (English as an Additional Language)

Next best three subjects

• 10% of 5th and 6th subjects

ATARAustralian Tertiary Admissions Rank

ATAR and scaling overview

ATAR

VCAA

• Responsible for assessment of studies

• Determines performance of individuals in each study

• Produces raw Study Score (mean = 30)

VTAC• Calculates ATAR based on Study Scores, so need to ensure a 30

in one study = 30 in all others

• Adjusts study scores by looking at competition (scaling)

• Based on scaled Study Scores, ensuring that students are not advantaged or disadvantaged because of their subject choice

Scaling is about the strength of competition

English 33.74

Health & Human Development 40.57

Further Maths 35.60

VET Hospitality 35.82

Business Management 33.16 (3.31)

Physical Education 33.81 (3.38)

Aggregate 152.4

ATAR 85.80

ATARAustralian Tertiary Admissions Rank

• VTAC website• VTAC App• Where to Now Booklet! –2018• Pre-requisite for 2020• University booklets written specifically for Year 10• Taster Day - July 28• Subject & Tertiary Expo – August 3

Other resources

• Family, friends, neighbours…

• Teachers

• Open Days

• Career News

• MCC website > Careers & Pathways section

Resources

• The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) is an alternative pathway to VCE

• It is a hands-on certificate that prepares Year 11 & 12 students for work, apprenticeships and/or further study

What is VCAL?

• Students who are keen to engage and explore work and life options in a hands-on way

• Students looking for a more innovative

and dynamic learning experience

• Students considering going on to

training at TAFE, doing an

apprenticeship, traineeship or getting a job.

Who is VCAL for?

• VCAL gives you practical work-relatedexperience

• A certificate and a statement of results on successful completion

• A qualification that is recognised by

TAFE institutes and employers

What does VCAL give you?

Learning PathwaysSenior School Certificates

VCE(Victorian Certificate of Education)

Usually 20 - 24 units

90 different studies available

VCAL(Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning)

Literacy and Numeracy Skills, Industry Specific Skills,

Work Related Skills, Personal Development Skills

VET

(Vocational Education and Training )

University

TAFE Certificate II / III / IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma

Employment / Apprenticeship/Traineeship

Completion of VCE Completion of VCAL

Training (TAFE or school,

industry, RTO ACE)

Structured Workplace

Learning

• Year 11 students undertake their Foundation or Intermediate Level VCAL

• Year 12 students undertake their Senior Level VCAL

• Students will combine VCAL and VET subjects within their program

• Students are at school for 3 days at all levels of VCAL

VCAL at Mater Christi

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

VCAL Curriculum

(at school)

VCALCurriculum

(at school)

TAFE or Work Placement(not at school)

For example: Box Hill TAFE studying

Certificate III in Children’s Services

orplacement at childcare

centre

VCAL Curriculum

(at school)

TAFEor

Work Placement

VCAL at Mater Christi

Students will undertake the following subjects as part of their VCAL course:

• Literacy & Numeracy Skills

• Work Related Skills

• Personal Development Skills

• Religious Education

• Industry Specific Skills (VET course)

• Structured Workplace Learning/School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship

• Certificate ll in Small Business

VCAL Curriculum Overview

• To register your interest to undertake VCAL in 2018 complete the online VCAL registration form

• Complete the online VET selection form

• Complete the online subject selection

• See Mrs Sara Mugridge or Mrs Kate Jay for further information

VCAL - How do I apply?

2018 Senior Years Curriculum Guide

• Fri 28 July: Year 10 Taster Day

• Monday 31 July Monday 7 August: Subject Selection Interviews ALL STUDENTS

• Thu 3 Aug: Subject and Tertiary Expo 6.00pm8.00 pm

• Fri 11 Aug: Subject selection due

Key Dates