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Tomaree High School

HSC Subject Selection Guide

Year 11 - 2020

Year 12 - 2021

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All courses offered for the Higher School Certificate have a unit value. Subjects may have a value of 1 unit (extension courses) or 2 units (Most courses).

Each unit involves class time of approximately 2 hours per week (60 hours per year). In the HSC, each unit has a value of 50 marks. Therefore, a 2 unit course has a value of 100 marks.

2 units = 4 hours per week (approximately 120 hours per year) = 100 marks

If you wish to be awarded the HSC:

1. You must study a minimum of 12 units in the Year 11 course and a minimum of 10 units in the Year 12 course. Both the Year 11 course and the Year 12 course must include the following:

a. at least 6 units from Board Developed Courses including at least

2 units of a Board Developed Course in English b. at least three courses of 2 units value or greater

c. at least four subjects d. at most 6 units of courses in Science can contribute to Higher

School Certificate eligibility

2. You must complete any practical, oral or project work required for specific courses and the assessment requirements for each course

3. You must have sat for and made a serious attempt in all course assessment tasks

4. Work placement is a mandatory requirement for some courses.

There are different types of courses that can be selected in Years 11 and 12.

Board Developed Courses - Category A or B

The Board of Studies develops these courses. For each course the following information is available

the course objectives, structure, contents and outcomes specific course requirements assessment requirements the performance scale (except for Vocational Education and Training Courses).

All students entered in the state for the HSC who are studying Board Developed Courses (BDC) follow these syllabuses. These courses are examined externally at the end of the Year 12 course and can count towards the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). However, only one Category B subject can be counted towards your 10 ‘best’ HSC units that are used to calculate your ATAR.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE HSC

WHAT TYPES OF COURSES CAN BE SELECTED

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Board Endorsed Courses

There are two types of Board Endorsed Courses - Content Endorsed Courses and School Designed Courses.

1. Content Endorsed Courses (CEC) have syllabuses endorsed by the Board of Studies

to cater for areas of special interest not covered in the Board Developed Courses.

2. Schools may also design courses to meet student needs. The Board of Studies must approve these courses. Once approval is granted, schools offer selected courses to senior students as part of the Higher School Certificate.

There is no external examination for any Content Endorsed Course or School Designed Course, but all Board Endorsed Courses count towards the Higher School Certificate and appear on the Record of Achievement. Board Endorsed Courses do not count in the calculation of the ATAR.

ATAR RULES The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate-entry university programs in Australia.

The ATAR will be based on the best ten units in Board Developed Year 12 courses, subject to the following restrictions:

a) at least two units of Board Developed English must be included. b) at most two units of Category B subjects may be included.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) Courses - either Board Developed or Board Endorsed

Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses are offered as part of the Higher School Certificate. They enable students to study courses, which are relevant to industry needs and have clear links to post-school destinations. These courses allow students to gain both Higher School Certificate qualifications and accreditation with industry and the workplace as part of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). The national framework is recognised across Australia and helps students to move easily between the various education and training sectors and employment. Some of these courses have a specific workplace component and a minimum number of hours students spend in the workplace or a simulated workplace at school. Students receive special documentation showing the competencies gained. Some of these courses will be delivered by schools, while others will be delivered by TAFE or other providers.

SCHOOL BASED APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS - SBATS

School based apprenticeships and traineeships provide students with the opportunity to attain a nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification as well as their Higher School Certificate (HSC) and gain valuable work skills and experience through paid employment.

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DECISION TIME –

“WHAT ARE MY POSSIBLE PATHWAYS?”

ATAR ACADEMIC

For those seeking a University future. Approximately, 30% of our HSC students utilise their ATAR to access University.

HSC and ATAR.

ATAR ACADEMIC

HSC SUBJECT SELECTIONS

GROUPS

VOCATIONAL "Learn for Earning"

ATAR VOCATIONAL

"Learn for Earning" For those not consideringUniversity at this time,looking at TAFE orApprenticeships orTraineeships or “on thejob” training.

Preparing for a futurecareer or job.

HSC and AQF VET Cert II.

ATAR VOCATIONAL

For those who are not sure about their future career pathway.

Want to keep their options open.

Possible HSC/ATAR

Also AQF VET Cert II qualification.

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THS HSC SUBJECT SELECTION GUIDE

COURSES

GROUPS

SUBJECTS FOR SELECTION

COMPULSORY

SELECTION -

E1 – English – Standard or Advanced &/or Extension.

E2 – same as E1 or English Studies ES – English Studies [ATAR

optional]

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Ancient History. Agriculture. Biology. Business Studies. Chemistry. Community and Family Studies. Design & Technology Drama. Earth and Environmental Science. Economics. Engineering Studies. Extension English (1 Unit). French Beginners Food Technology. Geography. Investigating Science.

Legal Studies. SELECT ONLY ONE FROM THE FOLLOWING

Industrial Technology – Multimedia OR Industrial Technology – Timber

#Mathematics Standard 1 (Exam/ATAR optional) Mathematics Standard 2 (ATAR Pathway) Mathematics Advanced Mathematics Extension (1 Unit). Modern History. Music. PDHPE. Physics. Society & Culture. Software Design & Development. Textiles &Design. Visual Arts.

Board

Develo

ped

CA

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B C

OU

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Vocati

onal

Construction.

Hospitality. Metals & Engineering.

Primary Industries – “General Agriculture”

Retail Services. # Also ALL have an optional HSC Examination = qualify for ATAR.

TVET:- TAFE delivered

See Mr McElwain for other TAFE subjects.

# Also ALL have an optional HSC Examination to qualify for ATAR.

Board

End

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ed

Cours

es

[NO

N-A

TA

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Exploring Early Childhood Photography. Sports, Lifestyle & Recreation VET Sports Coaching Work Studies Computing Applications Mathematics Standard 1 ( Non Atar Pathway)

MOST SUBJECTS EQUAL WEIGHT - TWO [2] UNITS. (All are 2 units except extension subjects)

UNITS REQUIRED FOR YEAR 11 (YR 11) COURSE.

[including minimum of 2 units of English + 4 units of other BDCs]

UNITS REQUIRED FOR HSC (Yr 12) - [Can be completed over a period of up to 5 years]

[including minimum of 2 units of English + 4 units of other BDCs for a HSC]

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HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE

COURSE GUIDELINE SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION

ENGLISH

Courses: HSC English Extension 1 / HSC English Extension 2

Course: English Advanced

Course: English Standard

Course: English Studies - (Exam Optional ATAR Optional)

MATHEMATICS

Course: Mathematics Standard 1 – (Exam optional ATAR Pathway)

Course: Mathematics Standard 2 - ATAR Pathway

Course: Mathematics Advanced

Course: Mathematics Extension 1

Course: Mathematics Extension 2

HUMAN SOCIETY and ITS ENVIRONMENT - HSIE

Course: Ancient History

Course: Business Studies

Course: Economics

Course: Geography

Course: Legal Studies

Course: Modern History

Course: Society and Culture

SCIENCE

Course: Biology

Course: Chemistry

Course: Earth and Environmental Science

Course: Investigating Science

Course: Physics

Course: Agriculture

CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS

Course: Drama

Course: Music 1

Course: Visual Arts

Course: Photography

PDHPE

Course: Personal Development Health and Physical Education

TAS – Home Economics

Course: Food Technology

Course: Community and Family Studies

Course: Textiles & Design

Course: Exploring Early Childhood

TAS – Industrial Arts

Course: Engineering Studies

Course: Industrial Technology – Timber Products and Furniture Industries

Course: Industrial Technology – Multimedia

Course: Design & Technology

Course: Software Design and Development

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LANGUAGES

French Beginners

Board Endorsed Courses – Non – ATAR

Sport Lifestyle & Recreation Studies

Work Studies

Computing Applications

Vocational Education & Training – Tomaree High

Construction Pathways Hospitality Metal and Engineering Primary Industries Retail Services

VET - Content Endorsed Courses – Non – ATAR

Sports Coaching

TAFE Delivered (TVET) Consult TAFE website or TVET Coordinator. See Careers Advisor for TAFE options

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Courses: Year 11 English Extension 2020

Year 12 English Extension 1 2021 Year 12 English Extension 2 2021

1 unit of study for each of Year 11 and Year 12 Prerequisites: (a) English (Advanced) course

(b) Year 11 English Extension Course is prerequisite for Extension Course 1. (c) Extension Course 1 is prerequisite for Extension Course 2.

Exclusions: English (Standard) Course; Fundamentals of English; ESL

Course Description: In the Year 11 English (Extension) course students explore how and why texts are valued in and appropriated into

a range of contexts. They consider why some texts may be perceived as culturally significant (valued). In the Year 12 English Extension Course 1 students explore ideas of value and consider how cultural values and

systems of valuation arise.

In the Year 12 English Extension Course 2, students develop a sustained composition, and document their progress and reflect on this process.

Main Topics Covered:

Year 11 Course Structure and Requirements

Year 11 course (60 hours)

English Extension Indicative hours

Module: Texts, Culture and Value 40

Related research project This project may be undertaken concurrently with the module

20

Text requirements

Teachers prescribe ONE text from the past and its manifestations in one or more

recent cultures

Students select ONE text and its manifestations in one or more recent cultures.

Students research a range of texts as part of their independent project

Assessment: Year 12 Extension Course 1 Component Weighting%

Knowledge and understanding of complex texts and of how and why they are valued 50

Skills in complex analysis, sustained composition and independent investigation 50

100

Assessment: Year 12 Extension Course 2 Component Weighting%

Skills in extensive independent research 50

Skills in sustained composition 50

100

Note: Students must choose both Extension 1 and Extension 2 in the HSC if they are to undertake Extension 2. HSC Extension 1 can be studied as a stand-alone subject. Both courses have been developed for students who may wish to undertake further study at University after the completion of the HSC.

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Course: Year 11 English Advanced 2020

Year 12 English Advanced 2021

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12

Board Developed Course Exclusions: English Standard; Fundamentals of English; ESL

Cost : nil

Course Description: In the Year 11 English (Advanced) course students explore the ways events, experiences, ideas, values and processes are represented in and through texts and analyse the ways in which texts reflect different attitudes and values. In the Year 12 English (Advanced) course students analyse and evaluate texts and the ways they are

valued in their contexts.

Main Topics Covered:

Year 11 Course Structure and Requirements

Year 11 course (120 hours)

English Advanced Indicative hours

Common module: Reading to Write 40

Module A: Narratives that Shape our World 40

Module B: Critical Study of Literature 40

Year 12 course (120 hours)

English Advanced Indicative hours

Common module: Texts and Human Experiences

30

Module A: Textual Conversations 30

Module B: Critical Study of Literature 30

Module C: The Craft of Writing Optional: This module may be studied concurrently with the common module and/or Modules A and B

30

Particular Course Requirements: Year 11 English (Advanced) course text requirements

Text requirements

There are no prescribed texts for Year 11.

Students must study a range of types of texts drawn from prose fiction, drama, poetry, nonfiction, film, media and digital texts.

The Year 11 course requires students to support their study of texts with their own wide reading.

Year 12 English (Advanced) course text requirements

Text requirements

Students are required to closely study four prescribed texts, one drawn from each of the following categories: ● Shakespearean drama

● prose fiction

● poetry OR drama

The remaining text may be film, media or nonfiction text or may be selected from one of the categories above. The selection of texts for Module C: The Craft of Writing may be drawn from any types of texts and do not contribute to the pattern of prescribed texts for the course. Students must study ONE related text in the common module: Texts and Human Experiences.

Assessment: Year 12 Course only

Component Weighting%

Knowledge and understanding of course content 50

Skills in responding to texts and communication of ideas appropriate to audience, purpose

and context across all modules

50

100

HSC Examination: At this stage NESA has not provided the HSC exam layout

Note: This course has been developed for students who may wish to undertake further study at

University after the completion of the HSC.

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Course: Year 11 English Standard 2020

Year 12 English Standard 2021

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 Exclusions: English Advanced; English as a Second Board Developed Course Language; Extension

Cost : nil

Course Description: In the year 11 English (Standard) course students explore and experiment with the ways events,

experiences, ideas and processes are represented in and through texts. In the Year 12 English (Standard) course students reflect on and demonstrate the effectiveness of texts

for different audiences and purposes.

Main Topics Covered: Year 11 Course Structure and Requirements

Year 11 course (120 hours)

English Standard Indicative hours

Common module – Reading to Write: Transition to Senior English

40

Module A: Contemporary Possibilities 40

Module B: Close Study of Literature 40

Year 12 Course Structure and Requirements

Year 12 course (120 hours)

English Standard Indicative hours

Common module – Texts and Human Experiences 30

Module A: Language, Identity and Culture 30

Module B: Close Study of Literature 30

Module C: The Craft of Writing Optional: This module may be studied concurrently with the common module and/or Modules A and B

30

Particular Course Requirements: Year 11 English (Standard) course text requirements

There are no prescribed texts for Year 11.

Students are required to study ONE complex multimodal or digital text in Module A. (This may include the study of film.)

Students are required to study ONE substantial literary print text in Module B, for example prose fiction, drama or a poetry text, which may constitute a selection of poems from the work of one poet.

Students must study a range of types of texts drawn from prose fiction, drama, poetry, nonfiction, film, media and digital texts.

Year 12 English (Standard) course texts requirements Students are required to closely study three types of prescribed texts, one drawn from each of the following categories: ● prose fiction

● poetry OR drama

● film OR media OR nonfiction

The selection of texts for Module C: The Craft of Writing does not contribute to the required pattern of prescribed texts for the course. Students must study ONE related text in the Common module: Texts and Human Experiences.

Assessment: Year 12 course only

Component Weighting%

Knowledge and understanding of course content 50

Skills in responding to texts and communication of ideas appropriate to audience, purpose and context across all modules

50

100

HSC Examination: At this stage NESA has not provided the HSC exam layout

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Courses: Year 11 English Studies 2020 Year 12 English Studies 2021

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 Content Endorsed Course Exclusions: English (Advanced), English (Standard), ESL

Year 11 Course Structure and Requirements

Year 11

course

(120 hours)

English Studies Indicative hours

Mandatory module – Achieving through English: English in

education, work and community 30–40 hours

An additional 2–4 modules to be studied 20–30 hours each

Text

requirements

In Year 11 students are required to:

● read, view, listen to and compose a wide range of texts including print and

multimodal texts

● study at least one substantial print text (for example a novel, biography or drama)

● study at least one substantial multimodal text (for example film or a television

series).

Year 12 Course Structure and Requirements

Year 12 course

(120 hours)

English Studies Indicative hours

Mandatory common module – Texts and Human

Experiences 30 hours

An additional 2–4 modules to be studied 20–45 hours each

Text

requirements

In both Year 11 and Year 12 students are required to:

● read, view, listen to and compose a wide range of texts including print and

multimodal texts

● study at least one substantial print text (for example a novel, biography or

drama)

● study at least one substantial multimodal text (for example film or a television

series).

Component Weighting%

Knowledge and understanding of course content 50

Skills in:

Comprehending texts

Communicate ideas

Using language accurately, appropriately and effectively

50

100

NB: Students now have the opportunity to attempt the HSC examination

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Course: Mathematics Standard 1 (ATAR/Non-ATAR Pathway) 2020

2 units Year 11 and Year 12. Board Developed Course.

Prerequisites: The Mathematics Standard 1 Year 11 course has been developed on the assumption that students have studied

the content and achieved the outcomes of the NSW Mathematics Years 7–10 Syllabus and in particular, the content and

outcomes of all substrands of Stage 5.1 and the following substrands of Stage 5.2: Area, Surface Area and Volume, Financial Mathematics, Linear and Non-Linear Relationships, Right-Angle Trigonometry, Single Variable Data Analysis, some Equations and Probability

Exclusions: Students may not study any other Stage 6 mathematics Year 11 course in conjunction with the Mathematics Standard Year 11 course, or any other Stage 6 mathematics Year 12 course in conjunction with the Mathematics Standard 1 Year 12 course.

Cost : nil

Course Description:

The Mathematics Standard Year 11 course is a common course for all students studying the Mathematics Standard syllabus. In Year 12 students can elect to study either the Mathematics Standard 1 Year 12 course (Category B) or the Mathematics Standard 2 Year 12 course (Category A).

Mathematics Standard 1 is designed to help students improve their numeracy by building their confidence and success in making mathematics meaningful. Numeracy is more than being able to operate with numbers. It requires mathematical knowledge and understanding, mathematical problem-solving skills and literacy skills, as well as positive attitudes. When students become numerate they are able to manage a situation or solve a problem in real contexts, such as everyday life, work or further learning. This course offers students the opportunity to prepare for post-school options of employment or further training.

Main Topics Covered:

Year 11 course (120 hours)

Mathematics Standard

Topics Subtopics

Algebra MS-A1 Formulae and Equations MS-A2 Linear Relationships

Measurement MS-M1 Applications of Measurement MS-M2 Working with Time

Financial Mathematics MS-F1 Money Matters

Statistical Analysis MS-S1 Data Analysis MS-S2 Relative Frequency and Probability

Assessment: Students studying Mathematics Standard 1 may elect to undertake an optional HSC examination. The examination mark may be used to contribute to the student’s Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). Assessment: Up to 20% of the internal assessment mark submitted to NESA for the Mathematics Standard 1 course may be based on the Year 11 course.

External Assessment (Optional) Internal Assessment

The examination will consist of a written paper worth 80 marks. The time allowed is 2 hours plus 10 minutes reading time. A reference sheet including appropriate formulae will be provided. NESA approved calculators, a pair of compasses and a protractor may be used.

A variety of assessment tasks across all of the content will be used to determine a students’ school-based assessment.

The aims and objectives are grouped into two components for the purpose of assessment: Component A 50% Concepts, skills and techniques Component B 50% Reasoning and communication

100 100

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Course: Mathematics Standard 2 (ATAR Pathway) 2020

2 units Year 11 and Year 12. Board Developed Course. Prerequisites: The Mathematics Standard 1 Year 11 course has been developed on the assumption that students have

studied the content and achieved the outcomes of the NSW Mathematics Years 7–10 Syllabus and in particular, the

content and outcomes of all substrands of Stage 5.1 and the following substrands of Stage 5.2: Area, Surface Area and Volume, Financial Mathematics, Linear and Non-Linear Relationships, Right-Angle Trigonometry, Single Variable Data Analysis, some Equations and Probability Exclusions: Students may not study any other Stage 6 mathematics Year 11 course in conjunction with the Mathematics Standard Year 11 course, or any other Stage 6 mathematics Year 12 course in conjunction with the Mathematics Standard 1 Year 12 course.

Cost : nil

Course Description:

The Mathematics Standard Year 11 course is a common course for all students studying the Mathematics Standard syllabus. In Year 12 students can elect to study either the Mathematics Standard 1 Year 12 course (Category B) or the Mathematics Standard 2 Year 12 course (Category A).

In Year 12, Mathematics Standard 2 is a BDC which qualifies for the HSC and an ATAR. Mathematics Standard 2 is designed for those students who want to extend their mathematical skills beyond Stage 5 but are not seeking the in-depth knowledge of higher mathematics that the study of calculus would provide. This course offers students the opportunity to prepare for a wide range of educational and employment aspirations, including continuing their studies at a tertiary level.

Main Topics Covered:

Year 11 course (120 hours)

Mathematics Standard

Topics Subtopics

Algebra MS-A1 Formulae and Equations MS-A2 Linear Relationships

Measurement MS-M1 Applications of Measurement MS-M2 Working with Time

Financial Mathematics MS-F1 Money Matters

Statistical Analysis MS-S1 Data Analysis MS-S2 Relative Frequency and Probability

Assessment: Up to 20% of the internal assessment mark submitted to NESA for the Mathematics Standard 2 course may be based on the Year 11 course.

External Assessment Internal Assessment

The examination will consist of a written paper worth 100 marks. The time allowed is 2 hours and 30 minutes plus 10 minutes reading time. A reference sheet will be provided. NESA approved calculators, a pair of compasses and a protractor may be used.

A variety of assessment tasks across all of the content will be used to determine a students’ school-based assessment.

The aims and objectives are grouped into two components for the purpose of assessment: Component A 50% Concepts, skills and techniques Component B 50% Reasoning and communication

100 100

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Course : Mathematics Advanced 2020

2 units Year 11 and Year 12. Board Developed Course. Prerequisites: The Mathematics Advanced Year 11 course has been developed on the assumption that students have

studied the content and achieved the outcomes of the NSW Mathematics Years 7–10 Syllabus and in particular, the

content and outcomes of all substrands of Stage 5.1 and Stage 5.2, the following substrands of Stage 5.3: Algebraic Techniques, Surds and Indices, Equations, Linear Relationships, Trigonometry and Pythagoras, Single Variable Data Analysis, and some of Non-Linear Relationships and Properties of Geometrical Shapes. Exclusions: Students may not study the Mathematics Advanced course in conjunction with the Mathematics Standard 1 or the Mathematics Standard 2 course.

Cost : nil

Course Description: The Mathematics Advanced course is focused on enabling students to appreciate that

mathematics is a unique and powerful way of viewing the world to investigate order, relation, pattern, uncertainty and

generality. The course provides students with the opportunity to develop ways of thinking in which problems are

explored through observation, reflection and reasoning.

The Mathematics Advanced course provides a basis for further studies in disciplines in which mathematics and the

skills that constitute thinking mathematically have an important role. It is designed for those students whose future

pathways may involve mathematics and its applications in a range of disciplines at the tertiary level.

Main Topics Covered:

Year 11 course (120 hours)

Mathematics Advanced

Topics Subtopics

Functions MA-F1 Working with Functions

Trigonometric Functions MA-T1 Trigonometry and Measure of Angles

MA-T2 Trigonometric Functions and Identities

Calculus MA-C1 Introduction to Differentiation

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

MA-E1 Logarithms and Exponentials

Statistical Analysis MA-S1 Probability and Discrete Probability Distributions

Assessment: Up to 20% of the internal assessment mark submitted to NESA for the Mathematics Advanced course may be based on the Year 11 course.

External Assessment Internal assessment

This examination will consist of a written paper worth 100 marks. The time allowed is 3 hours plus 10 minutes reading time. The Mathematics Advanced Reference Sheet will be provided at the back of the examination paper. Students may bring NESA approved calculators for use during the examination.

A variety of assessment tasks across all of the content will be used to determine a students’ school-based assessment.

The aims and objectives are grouped into two components for the purpose of assessment: Component A 50% Concepts, skills and techniques Component B 50% Reasoning and communication

100 100

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Course : Mathematics Extension 1 2020

1 unit for each of Year 11 and Year 12

Board Developed Course

Prerequisites: The Mathematics Extension 1 Year 11 course has been developed on the assumption that students have

studied the content and achieved the outcomes of the NSW Mathematics Years 7–10 Syllabus and, in particular, the

content and outcomes of all substrands of Stage 5.1, Stage 5.2 and Stage 5.3, including the optional substrands: Polynomials, Logarithms, Functions and Other Graphs, Circle Geometry. Exclusions: Students may not study the Mathematics Extension 1 course in conjunction with the Mathematics Standard 1 or the Mathematics Standard 2 course.

Cost - nil

Course Description: Mathematics Extension 1 is focused on enabling students to develop a thorough

understanding of and competence in further aspects of mathematics. The course provides opportunities to develop

rigorous mathematical arguments and proofs, and to use mathematical models more extensively. Students of

Mathematics Extension 1 will be able to develop an appreciation of the interconnected nature of mathematics, its

beauty and its functionality.

Mathematics Extension 1 provides a basis for progression to further study in mathematics or related disciplines in

which mathematics has a vital role at a tertiary level. An understanding and exploration of Mathematics Extension 1

is also advantageous for further studies in such areas as science, engineering, finance and economics.

Main Topics Covered:

Year 11 course (60 hours)

Mathematics Extension

Topics Subtopics

Functions ME-F1 Further Work with Functions

ME-F2 Polynomials

Trigonometric Functions ME-T1 Inverse Trigonometric Functions

ME-T2 Further Trigonometric Identities

Calculus ME-C1 Rates of Change

Combinatorics ME-A1 Working with Combinatorics

Assessment: Up to 20% of the internal assessment mark submitted to NESA for the Mathematics Extension

1 course may be based on the Year 11 course.

External Assessment Internal assessment

This examination will consist of a written paper worth 70 marks. The time allowed is 2 hours plus 10 minutes reading time. The Mathematics Extension 1 Reference Sheet will be provided at the back of the examination paper. Students may bring NESA approved calculators for use during the examination.

A variety of assessment tasks across all of the content will be used to determine a students’ school-based assessment.

The aims and objectives are grouped into two components for the purpose of assessment: Component A 50% Concepts, skills and techniques Component B 50% Reasoning and communication

100 100

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Course : Mathematics Extension 2 2020

1 unit additional course for Year 12 ONLY

Board Developed Course

Prerequisites: The Mathematics Extension 2 Year 12 course has been developed on the assumption that students have studied the content and achieved the outcomes of the Mathematics Advanced Year 11 course and the Mathematics Extension 1 Year 11 course. The Mathematics Extension 2 Year 12 course has also been constructed on the assumption that students are concurrently studying the Mathematics Advanced course and the Mathematics Extension 1 Year 12 course. Exclusions: Students may not study the Mathematics Extension 2 course in conjunction with the Mathematics Standard 1 or the Mathematics Standard 2 course.

Cost : nil

Course Description: Mathematics Extension 2 provides students with the opportunity to develop strong mathematical manipulative skills and a deep understanding of the fundamental ideas of algebra and calculus, as well as an appreciation of mathematics as an activity with its own intrinsic value, involving invention, intuition and exploration. Mathematics Extension 2 extends students’ conceptual knowledge and understanding through exploration of new areas of mathematics not previously seen. Mathematics Extension 2 provides a basis for a wide range of useful applications of mathematics as well as a strong foundation for further study of the subject.

Main Topics Covered:

Year 12 course (60 hours)

Mathematics Extension 2

Topics Subtopics

Proof MEX-P1 The Nature of Proof MEX-P2 Further Proof by Mathematical Induction

Vectors MEX-V1 Further Work with Vectors

Complex Numbers MEX-N1 Introduction to Complex Numbers MEX-N2 Using Complex Numbers

Calculus MEX-C1 Further Integration

Mechanics MEX-M1 Applications of Calculus to Mechanics

Assessment: HSC course only

External Assessment Internal assessment

This examination will consist of a written paper worth 100 marks. The time allowed is 3 hours plus 10 minutes reading time. The Mathematics Extension 2 Reference Sheet will be provided at the back of the examination paper. Students may bring NESA approved calculators for use during the examination.

A variety of assessment tasks across all of the content will be used to determine a students’ school-based assessment.

The aims and objectives are grouped into two components for the purpose of assessment: Component A 50% Concepts, skills and techniques Component B 50% Reasoning and communication

100 100

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Course: Ancient History 2020

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 course Excursion: Museum Visit/Study Day

Board Developed Course

Cost: Nil

Course Description:

Ancient History involves the study of at least two of the following areas: Egypt, Near East, Greece and Rome in both the Year 11 and Year 12 courses.

The Year 11 course is structured for students to investigate:

people, groups, events, institutions, societies and historical sites;

archaeological and written evidence and the methods used by historians and archaeologists in case studies

and in the study of ancient societies.

The course provides a background for students’ more specialised HSC studies.

In the Year 12 course, students use archaeological and written evidence to investigate a personality from the ancient world plus three ancient societies/historical periods.

Main Topics Covered: Year 11 Course

Investigating Ancient History (50%) (a) The Nature of Ancient History

(b) Case Studies – at least two

Features of Ancient Societies (30%)

Students study at least two ancient societies through an investigation of:

● a different key feature for each society, OR

● one key feature across the societies selected.

Historical Investigation (20%)

The investigation should extend a particular area of individual student interest. The investigation may be undertaken as

a standalone study or integrated into any aspect of the Year 11 course and need not be completed as one project.

Year 12 Course

Core Study: Cities of Vesuvius – Pompeii and Herculaneum, is a Roman study. – 25%

Ancient Societies – one ‘Ancient Societies’ topic to be studied from the Ancient Societies options offered in the syllabus – 25%

Personalities in their Times – one ‘Personalities in their Times’ to be studied from the Personality options offered in the syllabus – 25%

Historical Periods – one ‘Historical Periods’ topic to be studied from the Historical Periods options offered in the syllabus – 25%

Students must make their selections in the Year 12 course from at least two of the following areas: Egypt, Near East, China, Greece and Rome.

Assessment: Year 12 course only

External Assessment:

A 3 hour written examination in four parts

Internal Assessment:

Knowledge & understanding 40%

Historical skills 20%

Historical inquiry & research 20%

Communication of historical understanding 20%

100%

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Course: Business Studies 2020

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 course Excursions: Local Businesses

Board Developed Course

Cost: Nil

Course Description:

Business Studies provides students with knowledge about how to start a business and to prepare a business plan. The key functions of business such as accounting, marketing, managing human resources and business operations. The course ranges from the study of small business to global corporations. Students investigate a local business through inquiry and possible guest speakers in order to gain an understanding of the motivation and entrepreneurship required to be successful in the business world.

Students completing this course will develop research, analysis, decision-making and communication skills. Business Studies provides an excellent basis for further tertiary study or in future employment in the marketing or human resources areas.

Main Topics Covered:

Year 11 Course

Nature of Business

Business Management

Business Planning

Year 12 Course

Operations

Marketing

Finance

Human Resources

Particular Course Requirements:

In the Year 11 course there is a research project, investigating the operation of a small business.

Assessment: Year 12 Course Only

External Assessment Internal Assessment Weighting

A three hour written examination in three sections

Knowledge & Understanding Inquiry & Research Stimulus Based Skills Communication

40%

20% 20%

20%

100% 100%

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Course: Economics 2020

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 course

Board Developed Course

Cost: Nil

Course Description:

Economic decisions have a crucial influence on quality of life for people around the world. Economics is the study of aspects of the economy such as inflation, the value of the Australian $, unemployment, trade with other nations, interest rates, the government’s budget and how these impact on individuals and businesses. All of these examples form part of the news reported daily in the Australian media and much of the course content is based on these developments.

Economics students, especially in the Year 12 course, will develop an understanding of the increasingly important relationship with the broader world economy. The government’s attempt to control change in the economy is basic to the course.

Economics is very much a contemporary and dynamic subject that develops the analytical, problem solving and communications skills of students. Economics provides an excellent basis for further tertiary study or in future employment in areas such as: business, banking, shares, finance and commodities, resource management, property development and management, government.

Main Topics Covered:

Year 11 Course

Introduction to Economics

Consumers and Business

Markets

Labour Markets

Financial Markets

Government in the Economy

Year 12 Course

The Global Economy

Australia’s Place in the Global Economy

Economic Issues

Economic Policies and Management

Assessment : Year 12 course only

External Assessment Internal Assessment

A three hour written examination in four sections

Communication Stimulus Skills Inquiry & Research Communication

100%

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Course: Geography 2020

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 course Excursions: Mandatory Fieldwork

Board Developed Course

Cost: Nil

Course Description:

Geography is one of the traditional school subjects that remain relevant today because it teaches students valuable information about the world in which they live and the challenges facing earth both at a local and global level. Through fieldwork and secondary research of particular case studies, students investigate the varied character of the earth and its people.

Geography prepares students for post school studies and future employment, occupations that need a geographical background can include town planning, oceanographer, ecologist, landscape architect, park ranger, mining engineer, meteorologist, environmental scientist/research officer, agricultural scientist, civil engineer and most jobs in the tourism industry.

Main Topics Covered:

Year 11 Course

Biophysical Interactions 45% of course time

Global Challenges 45% of course time The Senior Geography Project 10% of course time

Year 12 Course

Ecosystems at Risk 33% of course time

Urban Places 33% of course time People and Economic Activity 33% of course time

Particular Course Requirements:

Students complete a senior geography project (SGP) in the Year 11 course and must undertake 10 hours of fieldwork in both the Year 11 and Year 12 courses.

Assessment: Year 12 course only

External Assessment Internal Assessment

A three hour written examination in three parts

Knowledge & Understanding Tools & Skills Inquiry & Research including fieldwork Communication

100%

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Course: Legal Studies 2020

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 course Excursions: Parliament/Court Visits

Board Developed Course

Cost: Nil

Course Description: The law affects almost everything you do. When you drive a car, buy a new computer, rent a house, get hurt at work, marry, travel overseas, even when you die. Of course the law is usually in the background. After all, it is not every day that you marry or have a car crash, however its worth knowing something about how the law works. If you get into trouble with police you should have some idea of what is illegal, what the police can do to you and what the judge will do if you end up in court.

This course develops students’ knowledge and understanding of:

How disputes are adjudicated, laws are made and conflicts resolved in legal institutions such as the courts, parliament and United Nations.

The role of the legal system in promoting a just and fair society.

The need for law reform due to changes in society like technology, social values and globalisation.

Year 11

Year 12

Core 40%

Core Part I: The legal system • Basic legal concepts • Sources of contemporary Australian law • Classification of law • Law reform • Law reform in action

Core Part I: Crime • The nature of crime • The criminal investigation

process • The criminal trial process • Sentencing and punishment • Young offenders • International crime

Core 30%

Core 30%

Core Part II: The individual and the law • Your rights and responsibilities • Resolving disputes • Contemporary issue: the individual and technology

Core Part II: Human rights • The nature and development of human rights • Promoting and enforcing human rights • Contemporary issue

Core 20%

Core 30%

Core Part III: Law in practice The Law in practice unit is designed to provide opportunities for students to deepen their understanding of the principles of law covered in the first sections of the course. This section may be integrated with Part I and/or Part II.

Part III: Options Choose Two • Consumers • Global environmental

protection

• Family • Indigenous peoples • Shelter • Workplace • World order

Option 25% each

Particular Course Requirements: Nil

Assessment Year 12 course only.

External examination Weighting Internal assessment Weight

Section I: Core Crime and Human Rights Objective response questions

Section II: Core Part A Human Rights Short- answer questions Part B Crime One extended response question Section III: Options Two extended response questions, each from a different Option

20

15

15

50

Knowledge and Understanding

Research

Communication

60 20

20

100% 100%

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Course: Modern History 2020

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 course Excursion: Sydney Jewish Museum

Board Developed Course

Cost: Nil

Course Description: The study of history is an inquiry into past human experience that helps make the present more intelligible. The study of history allows students to perceive the world in a variety of ways as they develop powers of deduction and reasoning and learn to make sense of an increasingly complex global society. The study of Modern History Stage 6 has a distinctive role in the school curriculum as it challenges students to consider the great social, technological, economic, political and moral transformations from the late eighteenth century to the present. It requires students to analyse the causes, progress and effects of these transformations and, finally, to make judgements about them. Modern History Stage 6 is especially relevant to the lives of students, as the events and issues that form its content are in many cases still current. The study of Modern History Stage 6 also contributes to the development of skills that are of great importance in today’s workforce. The fluent communication of thoughts and ideas gleaned from the critical analysis of primary and secondary sources is a sought after skill. The ability to deconstruct texts and narratives, pose intelligent questions, test hypotheses and make critical use of information technologies is essential to living and working in the twenty-first century. The Year 11 course is structured to provide students with opportunities to investigate key features, individuals, groups, events, concepts and historiographical issues in a range of historical contexts as background for their HSC studies. In Year 12 students focus on Power and Authority in the Modern World, Conflict in Europe, China and the granting of civil rights in the USA. The HSC Course is designed for students to investigate national and international forces for change and continuity in the twentieth century. Main Topics Covered:

Year 11 Course

Part I: The Nature of Modern History and Case Studies 50% The Contestability of the Past with case studies on: Civil War and Reconstruction in the United States; The Meiji Restoration in Japan; The Downfall of the Romanov Dynasty in Russia.

Part II: Historical Investigation. Personal Research Project. 20%

Part III: The Shaping of the Modern World. 30% World War One.

Year 12 Course

Part I: Core Study – 25% Power and Authority in the Modern World 1919-1946

Part II: National Study - 25% Russia 1917-1941

Part III: Peace and Conflict – 25% Conflict in the Pacific 1933-1951

Part IV: Change in the Modern World - 25% Civil Rights in the USA 1945-1968

Particular Course Requirements: Nil

Assessment: Year 12 course only

External Assessment Internal Assessment

A three hour written examination in three parts Knowledge & understanding 40%

Historical skills 20%

Historical inquiry & research 20%

Communication of historical understanding 20%

100% 100%

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Course: Society and Culture 2020

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 course

Board Developed Course

Cost: Nil

Course Description:

The central goal is the development of social and cultural literacy

To give students a greater understanding of the society in which they live.

To promote student awareness of the cultural continuities and changes within Australian and

overseas societies and cultures.

To provide students with skills to critically analyse social theories about people, societies,

cultures and environments across time.

Provide opportunities for the development of student social research skills that will facilitate

positive participation in community life and commitment to lifelong learning.

Interdisciplinary/cross-discipline in nature e.g draws from a range of subjects e.g anthropology, sociology, communication, media studies, philosophy, cultural studies

Main Topics Covered

Year 11:

The Social & Cultural World 20%

Personal & Social Identity 40%

Intercultural Communication 40%

Year 12: Core:

Social and Cultural Continuity and Change 30%

The Personal Interest Project 30%

Depth Studies 40%

Two to be chosen from:

Popular Culture

Belief Systems and Ideologies

Social Inclusion & Exclusion

Social Conformity and Non-Conformity

Particular course Requirements: Nil

Assessment: Year 12 course only

External Assessment Weighting Internal Assessment Weighting

A 2 hour written examination

Personal Interest Project

60

40

Knowledge & Understanding Research Methodology Communication

50%

30%

20%

100% 100%

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Course: Biology 2020

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 Board Developed Course Exclusions: Nil

Cost : $30 and Excursion Costs

Course Description: The Biology Stage 6 Syllabus explores the diversity of life from a molecular to a biological systems level. The course examines the interactions between living things and the environments in which they live. It explores the application of biology and its significance in finding solutions to health and sustainability issues in a changing world. The course provides the foundation knowledge and skills required to study biology after completing school, and supports participation in a range of careers in biology and related interdisciplinary industries. It is a fundamental discipline that focuses on personal and public health and sustainability issues, and promotes an appreciation for the diversity of life on the Earth and its habitats. Main Topics Covered:

Year 11 Course

Cells as the Basis of Life

Organisation of Living Things

Biological Diversity

Ecosystem Dynamics Year 12 Course

Heredity

Genet ic change

Infect ious disease

Non- infect ious disease and disorders

Particular Course Requirements: The Year 11 course includes a compulsory fieldwork exercise. Practical i n v e s t i g a t i o n s m u s t o c c u p y a minimum of 3 5 indicative hours i n e a c h o f t h e Y e a r 1 1 a n d Y e a r 1 2 courses. Students must complete a Depth Study occupying a minimum of 15 hours of class time in each of the Year 11 and Year 12 courses.

Assessment: Year 12 course only

External Assessment Weighting Internal Assessment Weighting

3 hour written examination

Skills in working scientifically

Knowledge and understanding of course content

60 40

Skills in working scientifically Knowledge and understanding of course content Maximum of 4 assessment tasks one of which assesses the depth study

60

40

100 100

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Course: Chemistry 2020

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 Board Developed Course Exclusions: Nil

Cost : $30 and Excursion Costs

Course Description: The Chemistry Stage 6 Syllabus explores the structure, composition and reactions of and between all elements, compounds and mixtures that exist in the Universe. The discovery and synthesis of new compounds, the monitoring of elements and compounds in the environment, and an understanding of industrial processes and their applications to life processes are central to human progress and our ability to develop future industries and sustainability. The course provides the foundation knowledge and skills required to study chemistry after completing school, and supports participation in a range of careers in chemistry and related interdisciplinary industries. It is an essential discipline that currently addresses and will continue to address our energy needs and uses, the development of new materials, and sustainability issues as they arise.

Main Topics Covered:

Year 11 Course

Properties and Structure of Matter

Introduction to Quantitative Chemistry

Reactive Chemistry

Drivers of Reactions

Year 12 Course

Equilibrium and Acid Reactions

Acid/Base Reactions

Organic Chemistry

Applying Chemical Ideas

Particular Course Requirements: Practical i n v e s t i g a t i o n s m u s t o c c u p y a minimum of 3 5 indicative hours i n e a c h o f t h e Y e a r 1 1 a n d Y e a r 1 2 courses. Students must complete a Depth Study occupying a minimum of 15 hours of class time in each of the Year 11 and Year 12 courses.

Assessment: Year 12 course only External Assessment Weighting Internal Assessment Weighting

3 hour written examination

Skills in working scientifically

Knowledge and understanding of course content

60

40

Skills in working scientifically Knowledge and understanding of course content

Maximum of 4 assessment tasks one of which assesses the depth study

60 40

100 100

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Course: Earth and Environmental Science 2020

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12

Board Developed Course Exclusions: Nil Cost : $31 and Excursion Costs

Course Description: This subject is NOT only about rocks. The Earth and Environmental Science Stage 6 Syllabus explores the Earth’s renewable and non-renewable resources and also environmental issues. An understanding of the Earth’s resources and the ability to live sustainably on the planet is a central purpose of the study of Earth and Environmental Science. The course provides the foundation knowledge and skills required to study earth and environmental science after completing school, and supports participation in careers in a range of related industries. The application of earth and environmental science is essential in addressing current and future environmental issues and challenges. It is also necessary for the use and management of geological resources that are important to Australia’s sustainable future.

Main Topics Covered:

Year 11 Course

Earth’s Resources

Plate Tectonics

Energy Transformations

Human Impacts

Year 12 Course

Earth’s Processes

Hazards

Climate Science

Resource Management

Particular Course Requirements: The Year 11 course includes a compulsory fieldwork exercise. Practical i n v e s t i g a t i o n s m u s t o c c u p y a minimum of 3 5 indicative hours i n e a c h o f t h e Y e a r 1 1 a n d Y e a r 1 2 courses. Students must complete a Depth Study occupying a minimum of 15 hours of class time in each of the Year 11 and Year 12 courses.

Assessment: Year 12 course only

External Assessment Weighting Internal Assessment Weighting

3 hour written examination

Skills in working scientifically

Knowledge and understanding of course content

60

40

Skills in working scientifically Knowledge and understanding of course content Maximum of 4 assessment tasks one of which assesses the depth study

60 40

100 100

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Course: Investigating Science 2020

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12

Board Developed Course Exclusions: Nil Cost : $30 and Excursion Costs

Course Description: The Investigating Science Stage 6 Syllabus is designed to assist students of all abilities engage with scientific processes. The Investigating Science course is designed to complement the study of the science disciplines by providing additional opportunities for students to investigate and develop an understanding of scientific concepts, their current and future uses, and their impacts on science and society. The knowledge, understanding and skills gained from this course are intended to support students’ ongo ing engagement with science, and to form the foundation for further studies and participation in current and emerging STEM-related post-school activities and industries.

Topics:

Year 11 Course

Cause and Effect - Observing

Cause and Effect – Inferences and Generalisations

Scientific Models

Theories and Laws

Year 12 Course

Scientific Investigations

Technologies

Fact or Fallacy

Science and Society

Particular Course Requirements: Practical i n v e s t i g a t i o n s m u s t o c c u p y a minimum of 3 5 indicative hours i n e a c h o f t h e Y e a r 1 1 a n d Y e a r 1 2 courses. Students must complete a Depth Study occupying a minimum of 30 hours of class time in each of the Year 11 and Year 12 courses.

Assessment: Year 12 course only

External Assessment Weighting Internal Assessment Weighting

3 hour written examination

Skills in working scientifically

Knowledge and understanding of course content

60

40

Skills in working scientifically Knowledge and understanding of course content Maximum of 4 assessment tasks one of which assesses the depth study

60 40

100 100

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Course: Physics 2020

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 Board Developed Course Exclusions: Nil

Cost : $30 and Excursion Costs

Course Description: The Physics Stage 6 Syllabus involves the study of matter and its motion through space and time, along with related concepts that include energy and force. Physics deals with the study of phenomena on scales of space and time – from nuclear particles and their interactions up to the size and age of the Universe. This allows students to better understand the physical world and how it works, appreciate the uniqueness of the Universe, and participate in navigating and influencing the future.

Main Topics Covered:

Year 11 Course

Kinematics

Dynamics

Waves and Thermodynamics

Electricity and Magnetism

Year 12 Course

Advanced Mechanics

Electromagnetism

The Nature of Light

From the Universe to the Atom

Particular Course Requirements: Practical i n v e s t i g a t i o n s m u s t o c c u p y a minimum of 3 5 indicative hours i n e a c h o f t h e Y e a r 1 1 a n d Y e a r 1 2 courses. Students must complete a Depth Study occupying a minimum of 15 hours of class time in each of the Year 11 and Year 12 courses.

Assessment: Year 12 course only

External Assessment Weighting Internal Assessment Weighting

3 hour written examination

Skills in working scientifically

Knowledge and understanding of course content

60

40

Skills in working scientifically Knowledge and understanding of course content Maximum of 4 assessment tasks one of which assesses the depth study

60

40

100 100

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Course: Agriculture 2020

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 Board Developed Course Exclusions: Nil

Cost : $30 and Excursion Costs

Course Description:

The Year 11 course incorporates the study of the connections between the components of agricultural production, including plants, animals, marketing and management, while giving consideration to the issue of long term use of resources. This is a course with a practical lean.

The Year 12 course builds upon the Year 11 course. It examines the components of agricultural production, but places a greater emphasis on the place of the farm in the wider economic, environmental and social environment. The farm as a fundamental production unit provides a basis for analysing and addressing social, environmental and economic issues from national and international perspectives. This is achieved through the Farm Enterprise/Product Study which focuses an integrated approach achieved by the aquaculture industry. Main Topics Covered:

Year 11 Course

Overview of Australian Agriculture (15%)

The Farm Case Study (25%)

Plant Production (30%)

Animal Production (30%) Year 12 Course

Core Topics 70%

Plant/Animal Production (50%)

Farm Product Study (30%)

Optional components (20%) Select 1 electives Elective 1 – Agri-food, Fibre and Fuel Technologies Elective 2 – Climate Challenge Elective 3 – Farming for the 21st Century

Particular Course Requirements:

Practical experiences should occupy a minimum of 30% of both Year 11 and Year 12 course time. If the research project option is undertaken, a project report and process diary must be submitted to the Board of Studies.

Assessment: Year 12 course only

External Assessment Weighting Internal Assessment Weighting

3 hour written examination

100

Farm Enterprise/Product Study Plant/Animal Production Enterprise

Electives

30

50

20

100 100

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Course: Drama 2020

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12

Board Developed Course Exclusions: Nil

Cost : nil

Course Description: Students study the practices of Making, Performing and Critically Studying in Drama. Students engage with these components through collaborative and individual experiences.

Year 11 course content comprises an interaction between the components of Improvisation, Play building

and Acting, Elements of Production in Performance and Theatrical Traditions and Performance Styles. Learning is theoretical and experiential.

Year 12 Course content ‘Australian Drama and Theatre’ and ‘Studies in Drama and Theatre’ involves the theoretical study through practical exploration of themes, issues and styles. It also involves the study of traditions of theatre exploring relevant acting techniques, performance styles and spaces. The Group Performance (between 3 and 6 students) involves creating a piece of original theatre through play building which is 8 to 12 minutes duration. For the Individual Project students demonstrate their expertise in a particular area. They choose one project from Critical Analysis or Design or Performance or Script-writing or Video Drama. The individual project is started Term 4 and it is assumed students work on their project outside of class time.

Main Topics Covered:

Year 11 Course Improvisation, Play building, Acting – Term 1

Elements of Production in Performance – Term 2

Theatrical Traditions and Performance Styles – Term 3

Year 12 Course Australian Drama and Theatre (Core content) – Term 4

Studies in Drama and Theatre – Term 1

Group Performance (Core content) – Term 2

Individual Project – Term 4 - Term 2

Particular Course Requirements:

Students are required to take part in all practical workshops.

Students are required to work/perform in a group chosen by the teacher as part of the HSC Group performance.

Log Books – students are expected to write an entry after each lesson

“Theatre Blacks” students are required to have black clothing for performance i.e. long black pants, plain black singlet, and plain long sleeved black top.

Assessment Year 12 course only:

External Assessment Weighting Internal Assessment Weighting

Group Presentation (Core) Individual Project A one and a half hour written examination comprising two compulsory sections: Australian Drama and Theatre(Core) Studies in Drama and Theatre

30

30

40

Australian Drama and Theatre Studies in Drama and Theatre Development of Group Performance Development of Individual Project

30 30

20 20

100 100

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Course: Music 1 2020

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 Board Developed Course Prerequisites: Music mandatory course (stage 4 or equivalent) Exclusions: Music 2

Cost : $41

Course Description: In the Year 11 and Year 12 courses, students will study: the concepts of music through learning experiences in performance, composition, musicology and aural within the context of a range of styles, periods and genres. Year 11 Course: Assessment in the 4 areas of composition, performance, musicology and aural.

Main Topics Covered: Students study three topics in each year of the course. Topics are chosen from a list of 21 which cover a range of styles, periods and genres.

Particular course requirements:

Year 12 course In addition to core studies in performance, composition, musicology and aural, students select THREE electives from any combination of performance, composition and musicology. These electives must represent EACH of the three topics studied in the course. Students selecting Composition electives will be required to compile a portfolio of work as part of the process of preparing a submitted work. The portfolio may be requested by the Board of Studies to validate authorship of the submitted work.

Assessment: Year 12 course only

External Assessment Weighting Internal Assessment Weighting

Core Performance (one piece) A 1 hour aural (listening) exam Electives: Three electives from any combination of:

Performance

Composition

Musicology (viva voce)

20

30

20

20 20

Performance Composition Musicology Aural Elective 1 Elective 2 Elective 3

10 10 10 25 15 15 15

110 converted to100

100

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Course: Visual Arts 2020

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 Board Developed Course Exclusions between Content Endorsed Courses and the Board Developed Visual Arts course: Various exclusions currently apply in Ceramics, Photography and Visual Design cannot be used as a Body of Work

Cost : $66.00

Course Description: Visual Arts involves students in the practices of artmaking, art criticism and art history. Students develop their own artworks culminating in a ‘body of work’ in the Year 12 course. Students critically investigate works, critics, historians and artists from Australia as well as those from other cultures, traditions and times. The Year 11 course is broad, while the Year 12 course provides for deeper, increasingly more independent investigations.

Main Topics Covered: Year 11 Course learning opportunities focus on:

The nature of practice in artmaking, art criticism and art history through different investigations

The role and function of artists’ artwork, the world and audiences in the artworld

The frames and how students might develop their own informed points of view

How students may develop meaning and focus and interest in their work

Building understandings over time through various investigations and working in different forms.

Year 12 Course learning opportunities focus on:

How students may develop their own informed points of view in increasingly more independent ways using the frames

How students may develop their own practice of artmaking, art criticism, and art history applied to selected areas of interest

How students may learn about the relationships between artist, artwork, world, audience within the artworld

How students may further develop meaning and focus in their work.

Particular Course Requirements: Year 11 Course

artworks in at least 2 forms and use of a process diary

a broad investigation of ideas in art criticism and art history

Year 12 Course

development of a body of work and use of a process diary

a minimum of 5 Case Studies (4–10 hours each)

deeper and more complex investigations of ideas in art criticism and art history.

Assessment: Year 12 course only

External Assessment Weighting Internal Assessment Weighting

A written paper Submission of a body of work

50 50

Development of the body of work Art criticism and art history

50

50

100 100

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Course: Photography, Video and Digital Imaging 2020

Content Endorsed Course 2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12

Cost $80 per annum + access to a digital Camera would be a beneficial but not a necessity. This course will give students the opportunity to explore contemporary artistic practices that make use of photography, video and digital imaging. The course offers opportunities for students to investigate one or more of these fields and to develop and understanding of current and emerging technologies. Students will develop knowledge, skills and understanding through the making of photographs, and/or videos and/or digital images that lead to and demonstrate conceptual and technical accomplishment. They will also develop knowledge, skills and understanding that lead to increasingly accomplished critical and historical investigations of photography and/or video and/or digital imaging. Student will have the opportunities to view exhibitions and films and contribute to creative art events within the school setting. Students undertaking this course will need to be aware that they will be required to complete some of the practical in their own time, e.g. using the darkroom to complete printing.

This course will suit the student who is precise, self-motivated, can work independently and has creative flair

Fields and Modules

Modules may be selected in any of the three broad fields of:

* Wet Photography

* Video

* Digital Imaging

Modules include:

Introduction to the Field

Developing a Point of View

Traditions, Conventions, Styles and Genres

Manipulated Forms

The Arranged Image

Temporal Accounts.

An Occupational Health and Safety Module is mandatory. The additional module Individual/Collaborative

Project extends students' learning experiences and may reflect students' increasing interests and desire to

specialise in one or more of these fields or explore the connections further between the fields.

Course requirements: Students are required to keep a diary throughout the course

Exclusions: Projects developed for assessment in one subject are not to be used either in full or in part for

assessment in any other subject.

Making 70% Critical/Historical/Research 30%

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Course: Personal Development Health and Physical Education 2020

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12

Board Developed Course Exclusions: Nil

Cost: $35

Course Description:

The PD/H/PE course is a theory based course that provides extremely limited opportunities for the students to be engaged in practical activity. The Year 11 course examines a range of areas that underpin health and physical activity. This includes how people think about health and physical activity, the management of personal health and the basis for how the body moves. Students have the opportunity to select from a range of practical options in areas such as first aid, outdoor recreation, composing and performing and fitness choices. In the Year 12 course students focus on major issues related to Australia’s health status. They also look at factors that affect physical performance. They undertake optional study from a range of choices. This includes investigating the health of young people or of groups experiencing health inequities. In other options students focus on improved performance and safe participation by learning about advanced approaches to training or sports medicine concepts. There is also an opportunity to think critically about the factors that impact on sport and physical activity in Australian society.

Main Topics Covered:

Year 11 Course Core Topics (60%)

Better health for individuals.

The Body in Motion

Optional Components (40%)

Students to select two options each from:

First Aid

Composition and Performance

Fitness Choices

Outdoor Recreation

Year 12 Course

Core Topics (60%)

Health Priorities in Australia

Factors Affecting Performance

Optional Component (40%)

Students to select two options each from:

The Health of Young People

Sport and Physical Activity in Australian Society

Sports Medicine

Improving Performance

Equity and Health

Particular Course Requirements:

In addition to core studies students select two options in each of the Year 11 & Year 12 courses

Assessment: Year 12 course only

External Assessment Internal Assessment Weighting

A three hour written paper Core Options

60

40

100 100

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Course: Food Technology 2020

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 Board Developed Course Exclusions: Nil

Cost : $46.00 Preliminary $35.00 HSC

Course Description: Students will develop knowledge and understanding about the production, processing and consumption of food, the nature of food and human nutrition and an appreciation of the importance of food to health and its impact on society. Skills will be developed in researching, analysing and communicating food issues, food preparation, and the design, implementation and evaluation of solutions to food situations.

Main Topics Covered: Year 11 Course – 3 Core Strands

Food Availability and Selection (30%)

Food Quality (40%)

Nutrition (30%)

Year 12 Course – 4 Core Strands

The Australian Food Industry (25%)

Food Manufacture (25%)

Food Product Development (25%)

Contemporary Nutrition Issues (25%)

Particular Course Requirements:

There is no prerequisite study for the 2 unit Year 11 course. Completion of the 2 unit Year 11 course is a prerequisite to the study of the 2 unit Year 12 course.

In order to meet the course requirements students must learn about Food Availability and Selection, Food Quality, Nutrition, the Australian Food Industry, Food Manufacture, Food Product Development and Contemporary Nutrition Issues.

It is a mandatory requirement that students undertake practical activities. Such experiential learning activities are specified in the ‘ Learn to ’ section of each strand.

Assessment: Year 12 course only External Examination Weighting Internal Assessment Weighting

A three (3 ) hour written examination plus 5 minutes reading time Section I

Objective response questions Section II

Short-answer questions Section III

One structured extended response question. The question will have two or three parts, with one part worth at least 8 marks. The question will have an expected length of response of around four examination writing booklet pages (approximately 600 words). Section IV

One structured extended response question.

The question will have an expected length of response of around four examination writing booklet pages (approximately 600 words).of around four examination writing booklet pages (approximately 600 words)

20

50

15

15

Knowledge and understanding

of course content

Knowledge and skills in designing, researching, analysing and evaluating

Skills in experimenting with and preparing food by applying theoretical concepts

40

30

30

100 100

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Course: Community and Family Studies 2020

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 Board Developed Course Exclusions: Nil

Cost : nil

Course Description: Community and Family Studies is an interdisciplinary course drawing on selected components of developmental psychology, sociology, economics, family studies and the law. It focuses on your general life experiences and encourages you to investigate the unique contributions of individuals, groups and communities.

Main Topics Covered Year 11 Course Resource Management

Basic concepts of the resource management process. (Indicative course time: 20%) Individuals and Groups

The individual’s roles, relationships and tasks with groups. (Indicative course time: 40%) Families and Communities

Family structures and functions and the interaction between family and community. (Indicative course time: 40%)

Year 12 Course Research Methodology

Ethical research procedures culminating in the production of an Independent Research Project. (Indicative course time: 25%) Groups in Context

The needs of specific community groups. (Indicative course time: 25%) Parenting and Caring

Individuals and groups who adopt roles in parenting and caring in contemporary society (Indicative course time: 25%)

HSC Option Modules (Select one of the following, Indicative course time: 25%): Family and Societal Interactions

How government and community structures support and protect family members throughout the lifespan. Social Impact of Technology

The impact of evolving technologies on individuals, families, work and communities. Individuals and Work

Contemporary issues confronting families as they manage their roles within both their family and work environments.

Particular Course Requirements: Students are required to complete an Independent Research Project. The focus of the Independent Research Project should be related to the course content of one or more of the following areas: individuals, groups, families, communities, resource management

Assessment: Year 12 course only External Examination Weighting Internal Assessment Weighting

A written examination: Section I Part A Objective response questions Part B Short-answer questions Section II There are three options. Students

answer the question on the option that they have studied.

There are two questions on each option.

The first question is worth 10 marks and contains parts.

The second question is an extended response question worth 15 marks, with an expected length of response of around four examination writing booklet pages (approximately 600 words)

20

55

25

Knowledge and understanding of course content.

Skills in critical thinking, research methodology, analysing and communicating

40

60

100 100

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Course: Textiles & Design 2020

2.units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 Board Developed Course Exclusions: Nil

Cost : $24.00 Preliminary, $24.00 HSC (+ students provide materials for their Major Works)

Course Description:

The Year 11 course involves the study of design, communication methods, construction techniques, innovations, fibers, yarns, fabrics and the textile industry. Practical experiences are integrated throughout the content areas and include experimental work and project work.

The Year 12 course builds upon the Year 11 course and involves the study of the history and culture of design, contemporary designers, emerging technologies, sustainable technologies, consumer issues and the marketplace. This course culminates in the development of a Major Textiles Project which is specific to a selected focus area and which includes supporting documentation and textile item/s.

Main Topics Covered:

Year 11 Course

Design (40%)

Properties and Performance of Textiles (50%)

The Australian Textiles, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries (TCFAI) (10%) Year 12 Course

Design (20%)

Properties and Performance of Textiles (20%)

The Australian Textiles, Clothing, Footwear and Allied Industries (10%)

Major Textiles Project (50%)

Particular Course Requirements: In the Year 11 course, practical experiences should be integrated into the Design and Properties and Performance of Textiles areas of study as either experimental work and/or project work. In the Year 12 course, the major textile project allows students to develop a textile project that reflects either a cultural, historical or contemporary aspect of design. Students are expected to draw upon the knowledge and understanding of design, properties and performance and the TCFAI developed in the Year 11 course.

Assessment: Year 12 course only

External Assessment Weighting Internal Assessment Weighting A written examination of one and a

half hours plus 5 minutes reading time Section I

Objective response questions Section II

Short-answer questions Section III

There are two questions. One based on the Area of Study: Design and the other bases of the Area of Study: Properties and Performance of Textiles.

Students answer one question.

Each question is a structured extended response, with an expected length of response of around four examination writing booklet pages (approximately 600 words) in total.

Major Textile Project

10

25

15

50

Knowledge and understanding of course content Skills and knowledge in the design, manufacture and management of a major textiles project

50

50

100 100

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Course: Exploring Early Childhood 2020

2.units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 Content Endorsed Course* Exclusions: Nil

Cost : $33.00

Course Description:

Our society acknowledges childhood as a unique and intense period of growth, development and learning. This course aims to provide students with knowledge about childhood development so that they will be able to support and encourage development when interacting with children.

Main Topics Covered: Core Units of Study:

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Child Growth and Development

Promoting Positive Behaviour

Optional Modules May be selected from the following depending on student interest and needs

Children and Change

Child Health and Safety

Food and Nutrition

Children's Literature

Starting school

Young Children with Special Needs

Play and the Developing Child

Particular Course Requirements: Opportunity will be given to students to interact with young children through visits to the local preschool and primary school. The purpose of this interaction is to observe children in different settings and to gain experience in understanding and relating to their individual needs. Students will also be required to take home for a weekend the 'Real Care Baby' (infant simulator) and care for it. The study of Exploring Early Childhood will support students in developing a commitment to and capacity for lifelong learning in this area. This may lead to further post-school study at University, TAFE or vocational training in the context of the workplace. Learning may also continue through ongoing life experiences as an area of personal interest.

Career Opportunities:

Early childhood teaching, primary school teaching, nursing, midwifery, future parenting skills, personal interest, Welfare course.

Assessment: Non ATAR

There is no external examination (HSC) of students. All assessment is school-based. As the course is not examined externally, results in the course are NOT eligible for inclusion in the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

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Course: Engineering Studies 2020

2.units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 course

Board Developed Course Exclusions: Nil

Cost : nil

Course Description:

Both Year 11 and Year 12 Courses offer students knowledge, understanding and skills in aspects of engineering that include communication, engineering mechanics/hydraulics, engineering materials, historical/societal influences, engineering electricity/electronics, engineering drawing, and the scope of the profession. Students study engineering by investigating a range of applications and fields of engineering.

Main Topics Covered:

Year 11 Course Students undertake the study of 4 compulsory modules:

Three application modules based on engineering concepts and impacts through the study of engineering products. Engineering concepts and impacts are studied in each of the following categories: engineering fundamentals, engineering products and braking systems

One focus module relating to the field of Biomedical engineering.

Year 12 Course Students undertake the study of 4 compulsory modules:

Two application modules relating to the fields of Civil structures and Personal and public transport

Two focus modules relating to the fields of Aeronautical and Telecommunications Engineering.

Particular Course Requirements:

Engineering Report

In the Year 11 Course students are required to produce a component of an engineering report in

Engineering application module 3, Braking systems, and then a complete engineering report in Engineering

focus module 4, Biomedical engineering.

In the Year 12 Course students are required to produce one engineering report from either of the two

engineering application modules, and one from either of the two engineering focus modules.

One engineering report from the Preliminary course and one engineering report from the HSC course must

be the result of collaborative work, reflecting the importance of teamwork for successful engineering projects.

Assessment: (Year 12) course only

The components and weightings for Year 12 are mandatory.

Knowledge and understanding of course content

60

Knowledge and skills in research, problem solving and communication related to engineering practice Total

40 100

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Course: Industrial Technology – Timber Products and Furniture Technologies 2020

2.units for each of Year 11 and Year 12

Board Developed Course Exclusions: nil

Cost : $66 Year 11, $30 plus own materials Year 12

Course Description:

Industrial Technology at Stage 6 will develop a student's knowledge and understanding of a selected industry and its related technologies highlighting the importance of design, management and production through practical experiences.

Main Topics Covered:

Industry Study – structural, technical, environmental and sociological factors, personnel issues, Work

Health and Safety

Design – and plan projects by completing folios

Management and Communication – manage work by completing folios associated with

projects

Production – develop knowledge and skills by constructing projects.

Industry Related Manufacturing Technology – develop knowledge and understanding of materials,

processes, tools, equipment and machinery by completing projects.

Particular Course Requirements:

In the Year 11 course, students must design, develop and construct a number of projects. Each project will

include a management folio. Each project may emphasise different areas of the preliminary course content.

Students also undertake the study of an individual business within a focus area industry.

In the Year 12 course, students design, develop and construct a Major Project with a management folio.

They will also undertake a study of the overall industry related to the specific focus area industry.

Assessment: (Year 12) course only

The components and weightings for Year 12 are mandatory.

Knowledge and understanding of course content

40

Knowledge and skills in designing, managing, producing and evaluating a major project Total

60 100

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Course: Industrial Technology – Multimedia 2020

2.units for each of Year 11 and Year 12

Board Developed Course Exclusions: nil

Cost : $30 Year 11, $30 plus own materials Year 12

Course Description:

Industrial Technology at Stage 6 will develop a student's knowledge and understanding of a selected industry and its related technologies highlighting the importance of design, management and production through practical experiences.

Main Topics Covered:

Industry Study – structural, technical, environmental and sociological factors, personnel issues, Work

Health and Safety

Design – and plan projects by completing folios

Management and Communication – manage work by completing folios associated with projects relating

to the Multimedia Industry

Production – develop knowledge and skills by constructing projects using computers and multimedia

software and hardware.

Industry Related Manufacturing Technology – develop knowledge and understanding of materials, processes, tools, equipment and machinery by completing projects relating to the Multimedia Industry.

Particular Course Requirements:

In the Year 11 course, students must design, develop and construct a number of projects. Each project will

include a management folio. Each project may emphasise different areas of the preliminary course content.

Students also undertake the study of an individual business within a focus area industry.

In the Year 12 course, students design, develop and construct a Major Project with a management folio.

They will also undertake a study of the overall industry related to the specific focus area industry.

Assessment: (Year 12) course only

The components and weightings for Year 12 are mandatory.

Knowledge and understanding of course content

40

Knowledge and skills in designing, managing, producing and evaluating a major project Total

60 100

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Course: Design & Technology 2020

2.units for each of Year 11 and Year 12

Board Developed Course Exclusions: Nil

Cost : $61 Year 11, $30 plus own materials Year 12

Course Description:

The Year 11 course involves the study of both designing and producing. This is explored through areas

such as design theory and practice, design processes, environmental and social issues, communication,

research, technologies, and the manipulation of materials, tools and techniques. The course involves

hands-on practical activities which develop knowledge and skills in designing and producing. The

Year 11 course includes the completion of at least two design projects. These projects involve the

design, production and evaluation of a product, system or environment and includes evidence of the

design process recorded in a design folio. The design folio can take a variety of different forms.

The Year 12 course applies the knowledge and understanding of designing and producing from the

Year 11 course. It involves the development and realisation of a Major Design Project, a case study of

an innovation, along with the study of innovation and emerging technologies. The study of the course

content is integrated with the development of a Major Design Project, worth 60% of the HSC mark. This

project requires students to select and apply appropriate design, production and evaluation skills to a

product, system or environment that satisfies an identified need or opportunity. The case study of an

innovation requires students to identify the factors underlying the success of the innovation selected,

analyse associated ethical issues and discuss its impact on Australian society.

Main Topics Covered:

Year 11 Course

Involves both theory and practical work in designing and producing. This includes the study of design

theory and practice, design processes, factors affecting design and producing, design and production

processes, technologies in industrial and commercial settings, environmental and social issues, creativity,

collaborative design, project analysis, marketing and research, management, using resources,

communication, manufacturing and production, computer-based technologies, occupational health and

safety, evaluation, and manipulation of materials, tools and techniques.

Year 12 Course

Involves the study of innovation and emerging technologies, including a case study (20%) of an

innovation and the study of designing and producing including a Major Design Project. The project

folio addresses three key areas: project proposal and project management, project development and

realisation, and project evaluation.

Assessment: (Year 12) course only

The components and weightings for Year 12 are mandatory.

Knowledge and understanding of course content

40

Knowledge and skills in designing, managing, producing and evaluating a major design project Total

60 100

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Course: Software Design and Development 2020

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 Exclusions: Nil Board Developed Course

Cost : $15 Year 11 $10 Year 12

Course Description:

The Year 11 course introduces students to the basic concepts of computer software design and

development. It does this by looking at the different ways in which software can be developed, the tools that

can be used to assist in this process and by considering the interaction between software and the other

components of the computer system.

The Year 12 course builds on the Preliminary course and involves the development and documentation of

software using a variety of data structures and language facilities. Students learn to solve a number of

interesting and relevant software problems.

Main Topics Covered:

Year 11 Course Concepts and Issues in the Design and Development of Software (30%)

Social and ethical issues

Hardware and software

Software development approaches

Introduction to Software Development (50%)

Defining and understanding the problem

Planning and designing software solutions

Implementing software solutions

Testing and evaluating software solutions

Maintaining software solutions

Developing software solutions (20%)

Year 12 Course

Development and Impact of Software Solutions (15%) • Social and ethical issues • Application of software development approaches

Software Development Cycle (40%) • Defining and understanding the problem • Planning and design of software solutions • Implementing software solutions • Testing and evaluating software solutions • Maintaining software solutions

Developing a Solution Package (25%)

Options (20%) Study one of the following options:

• Programming paradigms or

• The interrelationship between software and hardware

Evolution of programming language or

The software developers view of the hardware

Particular Course Requirements

There is no prerequisite study for the Year 11 course. Completion of the Year 11 course is a prerequisite for

the Year 12 course. It is a mandatory requirement that students spend a minimum of 20% of Year 11 course

time and 25% of Year 12 course time on practical activities using the computer.

Assessment: (Year 12) course only

The components and weightings for Year 12 are mandatory.

Knowledge and understanding of course content

50

Knowledge and skills in the design and development of software solutions Total

50 100

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Course: French Beginners 2020

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 Board Developed Course Exclusions: Students who studied French for the School Certificate choose French Continuers instead.

Cost: $40

Course Description:

Students will develop the linguistic and intercultural knowledge, understanding and skills to communicate actively in French in interpersonal situations. They will interpret and respond to texts, applying their knowledge and understanding of language and culture. They will also create and present texts in French for specific audiences, purposes and contexts, incorporating their linguistic and intercultural knowledge, understanding and skills.

Main Topics Covered:

The Personal World and French – speaking communities

Family life, home and neighbourhood

People, places and communities

Education and work

Friends, recreation and pastimes

Holidays, travel and tourism

Future plans and aspirations

Particular Course Requirements:

Students will be advised to purchase a dictionary for use in class, assessment tasks and examinations. Information regarding suitable editions will be discussed at the start of the course.

Assessment: Year 12 course only

External Assessment Weighting Internal Assessment

Weighting

Oral Examination Listening Examination Reading Examination Writing Examination (Part A – 10 marks) (Part B – 10 marks)

20

30

30

20

Speaking Skills Listening Skills Reading Skills Writing Skills (Part A – 10 marks) (Part B – 10 marks)

20

30

30

20

Total 100 Total 100

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Course: Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies 2020

Content Endorsed Course Exclusions: Students studying PDHPE must not study CEC Modules which duplicate PDHPE

Modules

May be studied as 2 Units over 2 years

Course Outline

Course structure is dependent upon the pattern of study and will involve some student input into module selection

2unit/2 year will complete 6-12 modules

Modules can be of 20 or 40 hours

Modules are :

1. Aquatics 2. Athletics 3. Dance 4. First aid and Sports Injuries 5. Fitness 6. Games and Sport Applications I 7. Games and Sport Applications II 8. Gymnastics

9. Healthy Lifestyle 10. Individual Games and Sport Applications 11. Outdoor Recreation 12. Resistance Training 13. Social perspective of games & sport 14. Sports Administration 15. Sports Coaching & Training

Assessment Knowledge and Understanding Skills

50% 50%

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Course: Work Studies 2020

2.units for each of Year 11 and Year 12

Board Endorsed Course

Cost: $Nil

Course Description:

The successful transition of students from school to the workforce, further education and training is a major issue

faced by Australian students, schools, employers and tertiary education organisations. The Work Studies syllabus

is designed to assist students in their transition from school to work. It develops knowledge and understanding of

the issues faced by students in the transition to work and the skills needed for effective career planning and

performance of tasks in the work environment.

Aim

The aim of the Work Studies syllabus is to enable young people to develop the skills, knowledge, understanding

and confidence to allow them to experience a successful transition from school to work and further education

and training.

Knowledge, understanding and skills

Students will develop:

• knowledge and understanding of work, the work environment and skills for employment

• knowledge and understanding of employment options, career management, life planning and further

education and training

• skills for success in the workplace

• skills in critically assessing personal and social influences on individuals and groups.

Values and attitudes

Students will value and appreciate:

• opportunities to build self-belief, motivation, persistence, and resilience

• achieving positive results in school, work, family and community activities

• personal attributes that contribute to success in the workplace

• access to employment opportunities and further education and training.

Main Topics Covered:

1.In the Workplace

2.Preparing Job Applications

3.Workplace Communication

4.Teamwork and Enterprise Skills

5.Managing Work and Life Commitments

6.Personal Finance

7.Workplace Issues (the prerequisite module is In the Workplace)

8.Self-Employment (the prerequisite module is Managing Work and Life Commitments)

9.Team Enterprise Project

Assessment: Year 12 course only

External Assessment:

Nil

Internal Assessment:

The assessment components consist of:

knowledge and understanding outcomes and

course content- 30%

skills outcomes and course content – 70%

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Course: Computer Applications 2020

2.units for each of Year 11 and Year 12

Content Endorsed Course

Cost : nil

Exclusions: Board Developed Courses – Information Processes and Technology; Software Design and

Development and courses within the Information Technology Curriculum Framework.

Course Description:Computing and related information is a 'hands-on' skills based course aimed at developing

the student's abilities to utilise hardware and software to complete a range of practical experiences in a broad

range of topic areas. Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of the role of computing in

completing tasks and enable them to be confident users of the technology. Students will also develop skills in

evaluation and be able to discriminate in the use of this technology to accomplish a defined task.

It is expected that the target group for Computing Applications is those students who have had little practical experience in using computers. Schools may choose from a range of modules to develop a program of study that suits the needs of the group of students.

Main Topics Covered:

1. Hardware and Software Skills 2. Graphics I 3. Graphics II 4. Spreadsheets I 5. Spreadsheets II 6. Desktop Publishing I 7. Desktop Publishing II 8. Databases 9. Communications I 10. Communications II 11. Multimedia I 12. Multimedia II

Particular Course Requirements:

It is a basic course requirement that individual and/or group project work must form part of the teaching and learning program. It is highly recommended that project work be integrated throughout modules; however, it is a minimum requirement that a project forms a significant part of at least one module.

It is expected that students will develop knowledge, understanding and skills in project work sufficiently early in the course to complete the mandatory requirement of at least one project. It is expected that students will demonstrate the relevant Key Competencies in the context of their project.

The capacity to undertake the mandatory project will be enhanced when students have access to deeper understanding and skills in an area by completing both related modules, eg Graphics I and II.

Assessment:

Component Weighting

knowledge and understanding outcomes and

course content

skills outcomes and course content

100%

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Tamworth RTO 90162 VET Course Information 2020 v1 21/03/2019 Page 1

Tamworth RTO 90162

CPC20211 Certificate II in Construction Pathways (CPC08 release V9.4) Statement of Attainment towards CPC20211 Certificate II in Construction Pathways (CPC08 release V9.4)

2020 STAGE 6 COURSE DESCRIPTION – CONSTRUCTION

This Course is available as 2Units x 1year/120 hours 2Units x 2years/240 hours 4Units x 1year/240 hours

Participants in this program are all enrolled in the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or Record of School Achievement (ROSA) which contributes to the volume of learning and the amount of training for this qualification. All activities that the learner is required to be engaged in to complete this course are conducted under supervision.

Our RTO is committed to providing high quality training to students. Please discuss course patterns with your school.

Board Developed Course Category B status for Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)

This curriculum framework includes courses which are accredited for the HSC and provides students with the opportunity to obtain nationally recognised vocational qualifications. This is known as dual accreditation.

Course description - This course is designed for students who wish to develop knowledge and skills to commence a career and be an effective employee in the construction industry. Students who are assessed as competent in sufficient units of competency will be eligible for a full Certificate qualification; partial completion will lead to a Statement of Attainment. Qualification pathway information is available from www.aapathways.com.au/careers-for-australian-apprenticeships-traineesh/job-pathways

Course structure: The following content will be addressed as part of this Qualification. Reduced or modified patterns of delivery may target specific units of competency. Please discuss units of competency with your school.

Compulsory/Core Units – HSC Examinable Students may study a selection of the following elective units.

CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

CPCCCA2011A Handle carpentry materials

CPCCCM1013A Plan and organise work CPCCCA2002B Use carpentry tools and equipment

CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication CPCCJN2001A Assemble components

CPCCCM1015A Carry out measurements and calculations CPCCJN2002B Prepare for off-site manufacturing processes

CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications CPCCWF2001A Handle wall and floor tiling materials

CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

CPCCWF2002A Use wall and floor tiling tools and equipment

CPCCWHS1001 Work safely in the construction industry CPCCCM2006B Apply basic levelling procedures

CPCCCM2005B Use construction tools and equipment CPCCBL2001A Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials

CPCCBL2002A Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools & equipment

CPCCCO2013A Carry out concreting to simple forms

CPCCCA2003A Erect and dismantle formwork for foots and slabs on ground

Course contribution (to be made directly to school): $35 Course contributions are made to cover the ongoing costs of consumables and materials used as part of this course. If you are unable to make contributions or are experiencing financial difficulty, please contact your school. Refunds: Students who exit the course before completion may be eligible for a partial refund of fees. The amount of the refund will be pro-rata, dependent upon the time the student has been enrolled in the course. Please discuss any matters relating to refunds with your school

Course specific resources and equipment: Due to the specific nature of training and assessment in this industry area, the following specific resources and equipment are required of students undertaking this course. Please discuss with your school if you are unable to, or have difficulty meeting these requirements.

White card ( $100 ) compulsory for work placement.

Access to steel cap safety boots for practical & mandatory work placement

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Exclusions: VET course exclusions can be checked on the NESA website http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/stage-6-learning-areas/vet/course-exclusions

Assessment and course completion Competency-based assessment Students in this course work to develop the competencies, skills and knowledge described by each unit of competency. To be assessed as competent a student must demonstrate that they can effectively carry out tasks to industry standard. Students will be progressively assessed as ‘competent’ or ‘not yet competent’ in individual units of competency. Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning provided suitable evidence of competency is submitted. Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Our RTO acknowledges the experience and prior learning of our students. Students who are able to present transcripts from other Australian RTOs or who are able to present relevant experiences in work may qualify for Credit Transfer (CT) or Recognition of Prior Learning. All applications for CT or RPL should be made to the course teacher. Mandatory Work Placement Students undertaking this course are required to complete work placement to a minimum hours as specified below. Work placement involves the student completing real work experiences in industry settings. In some courses, in-school events may contribute to mandatory work placement hours. Where this is possible, students will be fully informed upon enrolment.

2 Units x 1 year courses: 35 hours

2 Units x 2 years courses: 70 hours

4 Units x 1 year courses 70 hours

Some Specialisation Courses may require additional work placement Optional HSC examination Students completing this course are eligible to sit an optional, written HSC examination. The purpose of the examination is to provide a mark which may be used in the calculation of the ATAR. The examination is independent of the competency-based assessment undertaken during the course and has no impact on the eligibility to receive an AQF VET qualification. Specialisation studies Students may be offered the opportunity to undertake additional units of competency and credit towards their qualifications via Specialisation Studies. Information will be made available to students where appropriate. N Determinations Where a student has not met NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) course completion criteria, (including meeting work placement requirements), they may receive an ‘N’ award warning (course not satisfactorily completed). Students issued with an ‘N’ award warning will be issued with a rectification which must be completed. Students who receive more than 2 N awards may be at risk of not completing NESA requirements and may not be awarded the appropriate units of credit towards their HSC. Any unit of competency achieved will be awarded as part of the VET qualification. Appeals Students may lodge appeals against assessment decisions or ‘N’ determinations through their school. Qualification changes and updates Due to the dynamic nature of VET, qualifications may change during the course of study. The RTO will ensure that students are fully informed of these changes and may transition students to the latest qualification during the course. The RTO will ensure that any change will be made with a minimum of disruption.

Foundation skills: Foundation skills are the underpinning communication skills required for participation in the workplace, the community and in adult education and training. Language, literacy and numeracy, or LLN, is the traditional way of referring to the ability to speak, listen, read and write in English, and to use mathematical concepts.

School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs) A school-based traineeship is available in this course. To express an interest or obtain further information go to http://www.northernnsw.startmytrade.com.au/ Your school SBAT Coordinator, Careers Advisor, VET Coordinator or VET Teacher is available to discuss apprenticeships and traineeships as part of your HSC.

By enrolling in a VET qualification in NSW Public Schools Tamworth RTO 90162, you are choosing to participate in a program of study that will give you the best possible direction towards a nationally recognised qualification. You will be expected to complete assessments relevant to the qualification and adhere to the requirements of the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

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SIT20416 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations (Release 1) Statement of Attainment towards SIT20416 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations (Release 1)

2020 STAGE 6 COURSE DESCRIPTION – KITCHEN OPERATIONS

This Course is available as 2 Units x 1year/120 hours

2 Units x 2years/240 hours

4 Units x 1year/240 hours

1 Unit x 60 hrs or 2Unit x 120 hrs

specialisation study

Participants in this program are all enrolled in the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or Record of School Achievement (ROSA) which contributes to the volume of learning and the amount of training for this qualification. All activities that the learner is required to be engaged in to complete this course are conducted under supervision.

Our RTO is committed to providing high quality training to students. Please discuss course patterns with your school.

Board Developed Course Category B status for Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)

This curriculum framework includes courses which are accredited for the HSC and provides students with the opportunity to obtain nationally recognised vocational qualifications. This is known as dual accreditation.

Course description - This course is designed for students who wish to develop knowledge and skills to commence a career and be an effective employee in the hospitality industry with a focus on kitchen operations. Students who are assessed as competent in sufficient units of competency will be eligible to receive a full Certificate qualification; partial completion will lead to the award of a Statement of Attainment. Qualification pathway information is available from https://www.aapathways.com.au/careers-for-australian-apprenticeships-traineesh/job-pathways

Course structure: The following content will be addressed as part of this Qualification. Reduced or modified patterns of delivery may target specific units of competency. Please discuss units of competency with your school.

Compulsory/Core Units – HSC Examinable Qualification Core

SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety SITXINV002 Maintain the quality of perishable items

SITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practices SITHCCC011 Use cookery skills effectively

BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others Students may study a range of elective units including

SITHIND002 Source and use information on the hospitality industry

BSBSUS201 Participate in Environmentally sustainable work practices

SITHCCC001 Use food preparation equipment SITHCCC002 Prepare and present simple dishes

SITHCCC005 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery

SITHCCC008 Prepare vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous dishes

SITHKOP001 Clean kitchen premises and equipment SITHCCC006 Produce appetisers and salads

SITXFSA002 Participate in safe food handling practices SITHCCC003 Prepare sandwiches

SITHFAB005 Prepare and serve espresso coffee

Course contribution (to be made directly to school): $ 78 Course contributions are made to cover the ongoing costs of consumables and materials used as part of this course. If you are unable to make contributions or are experiencing financial difficulty, please contact your school. Refunds: Students who exit the course before completion may be eligible for a partial refund of fees. The amount of the refund will be pro-rata, dependent upon the time the student has been enrolled in the course. Please discuss any matters relating to refunds with your school

Course specific resources and equipment: Due to the specific nature of training and assessment in this industry area, the following specific resources and equipment are required of students undertaking this course. Please discuss with your school if you are unable to, or have difficulty meeting these requirements.

Fully enclosed leather upper shoes with sturdy non-slip sole (not flat soled shoes)

Full long sleeved chefs uniform (approx. $80.00

Exclusions: VET course exclusions can be checked on the NESA website at http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/stage-6-learning-areas/vet/course-exclusions

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By enrolling in a VET qualification in NSW Public Schools Tamworth RTO 90162, you are choosing to participate in a program of study that will give you the best possible direction towards a nationally recognised qualification. You will be expected to complete assessments relevant to the qualification and adhere to the requirements of the relevant National Skills Council and the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

Assessment and course completion Competency-based assessment Students in this course work to develop the competencies, skills and knowledge described by each unit of competency. To be assessed as competent a student must demonstrate that they can effectively carry out tasks to industry standard. Students will be progressively assessed as ‘competent’ or ‘not yet competent’ in individual units of competency. Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning provided suitable evidence of competency is submitted. Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Our RTO acknowledges the experience and prior learning of our students. Students who are able to present transcripts from other Australian RTOs or who are able to present relevant experiences in work may qualify for Credit Transfer (CT) or Recognition of Prior Learning. All applications for CT or RPL should be made to the course teacher. Mandatory Work Placement Students undertaking this course are required to complete work placement to a minimum hours as specified below. Work placement involves the student completing real work experiences in industry settings. In some courses, in-school events may contribute to mandatory work placement hours. Where this is possible, students will be fully informed upon enrolment.

2 Units x 1 year courses: 35 hours Specialisation Courses

2 Units x 2 years courses: 70 hours 1 Unit x 60 hrs requires an additional 14 hrs

4 Units x 1 year courses 70 hours 2 Units x 120 hrs requires an additional 35 hrs Optional HSC examination Students completing this course are eligible to sit an optional, written HSC examination. The purpose of the examination is to provide a mark which may be used in the calculation of the ATAR. The examination is independent of the competency-based assessment undertaken during the course and has no impact on the eligibility to receive an AQF VET qualification. Specialisation studies Students may be offered the opportunity to undertake additional units of competency and credit towards their qualifications via Specialisation Studies. Information will be made available to students where appropriate. N Determinations Where a student has not met relevant National Skills Council and the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) course completion criteria, (including meeting work placement requirements), they may receive an ‘N’ award warning (course not satisfactorily completed). Students issued with an ‘N” award warning will be issued with a rectification which must be completed. Students who receive more than 2 N awards may be at risk of not completing NESA requirements and may not be awarded the appropriate units of credit towards their HSC. Any unit of competency achieved will be awarded as part of the VET qualification. Appeals Students may lodge appeals against assessment decisions or ‘N’ determinations through their school. Qualification changes and updates Due to the dynamic nature of VET, qualifications may change during the course of study. The RTO will ensure that students are fully informed of these changes and may transition students to the latest qualification during the course. The RTO will ensure that any change will be made with a minimum of disruption.

Foundation skills: Foundation skills are the underpinning communication skills required for participation in the workplace, the community and in adult education and training. Language, literacy and numeracy, or LLN, is the traditional way of referring to the ability to speak, listen, read and write in English, and to use mathematical concepts

School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs) A school-based traineeship is available in this course. To express an interest or obtain further information go to http://www.northernnsw.startmytrade.com.au/ Your school SBAT Coordinator, Careers Advisor, VET Coordinator or VET Teacher is available to discuss apprenticeships and traineeships as part of your HSC.

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MEM10105 Certificate I in Engineering (Release 2) Statement of Attainment towards MEM10105 Certificate I in Engineering

(MEM05v11.1) 2020 STAGE 6 COURSE DESCRIPTION – METAL AND ENGINEERING

This Course is available as 2Units x 1year/120 hours 2Units x 2years/240 hours 4Units x 1year/240 hours

Participants in this program are all enrolled in the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or Record of School Achievement (ROSA) which contributes to the volume of learning and the amount of training for this qualification. All activities that the learner is required to be engaged in to complete this course are conducted under supervision.

Our RTO is committed to providing high quality training to students. Please discuss course patterns with your school.

Board Developed Course Category B status for Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)

This curriculum framework includes courses which are accredited for the HSC and provides students with the opportunity to obtain nationally recognised vocational qualifications. This is known as dual accreditation.

Course description - This course is designed for students who wish to develop knowledge and skills to commence a career and be an effective employee in the engineering and manufacturing industry. Students who are assessed as competent in sufficient units of competency will be eligible for a full Certificate qualification; partial completion will lead to a Statement of Attainment. Qualification pathway information is available from https://www.aapathways.com.au/careers-for-australian-apprenticeships-traineesh/job-pathways

Course structure: The following content will be addressed as part of this Qualification. Reduced or modified patterns of delivery may target specific units of competency. Please discuss units of competency with your school.

Compulsory/Core Units – HSC Examinable Possible Elective Units – teacher will advise

MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment

MEM03003B Perform sheet and plate assembly

MEM12023A Perform engineering measurements MEM05004C Perform routine oxy acetylene welding

MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment

MEM05003B Perform Soft Soldering

MEM12024A Perform computations MEM03001B Perform manual production assembly

MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task MEM05007C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting

MEM15002A Apply quality systems MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding

MEM15024A Apply quality procedures MEM07023B Use workshop machines for basic operations

MEM18001C Use hand tools MEM16005A

Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities

MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations

Students will also complete additional HSC content to fulfil the NSW NESA syllabus/examinable requirements for this course

Course contribution (to be made directly to school): $61 Course contributions are made to cover the ongoing costs of consumables and materials used as part of this course. If you are unable to make contributions or are experiencing financial difficulty, please contact your school. Refunds: Students who exit the course before completion may be eligible for a partial refund of fees. The amount of the refund will be pro-rata, dependent upon the time the student has been enrolled in the course. Please discuss any matters relating to refunds with your school

Course specific resources and equipment: Due to the specific nature of training and assessment in this industry area, the following specific resources and equipment are required of students undertaking this course. Please discuss with your school if you are unable to, or have difficulty meeting these requirements.

Sturdy leather shoes or work boots

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Exclusions: VET course exclusions can be checked on the NESA website at http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/stage-6-learning-areas/vet/course-exclusions Enrolment in a Certificate I Engineering excludes you from studying Industrial Technology - Metals and Engineering focus area.

Assessment and course completion Competency-based assessment Students in this course work to develop the competencies, skills and knowledge described by each unit of competency. To be assessed as competent a student must demonstrate that they can effectively carry out tasks to industry standard. Students will be progressively assessed as ‘competent’ or ‘not yet competent’ in individual units of competency. Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning provided suitable evidence of competency is submitted. Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Our RTO acknowledges the experience and prior learning of our students. Students who are able to present transcripts from other Australian RTOs or who are able to present relevant experiences in work may qualify for Credit Transfer (CT) or Recognition of Prior Learning. All applications for CT or RPL should be made to the course teacher. Mandatory Work Placement Students undertaking this course are required to complete work placement to a minimum hours as specified below. Work placement involves the student completing real work experiences in industry settings. In some courses, in-school events may contribute to mandatory work placement hours. Where this is possible, students will be fully informed upon enrolment.

2 Units x 1 year courses: 35 hours

2 Units x 2 years courses: 70 hours

4 Units x 1 year courses 70 hours

Some Specialisation Courses may require additional work placement Optional HSC examination Students completing this course are eligible to sit an optional, written HSC examination. The purpose of the examination is to provide a mark which may be used in the calculation of the ATAR. The examination is independent of the competency-based assessment undertaken during the course and has no impact on the eligibility to receive an AQF VET qualification. Specialisation studies Students may be offered the opportunity to undertake additional units of competency and credit towards their qualifications via Specialisation Studies. Information will be made available to students where appropriate. N Determinations Where a student has not met NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) course completion criteria, (including meeting work placement requirements), they may receive an ‘N’ award warning (course not satisfactorily completed). Students issued with an ‘N” award warning will be issued with a rectification which must be completed. Students who receive more than 2 N awards may be at risk of not completing NESA requirements and may not be awarded the appropriate units of credit towards their HSC. Any unit of competency achieved will be awarded as part of the VET qualification. Appeals Students may lodge appeals against assessment decisions or ‘N’ determinations through their school. Qualification changes and updates Due to the dynamic nature of VET, qualifications may change during the course of study. The RTO will ensure that students are fully informed of these changes and may transition students to the latest qualification during the course. The RTO will ensure that any change will be made with a minimum of disruption.

Employability skills: There are eight Employability Skills: communication, teamwork, problem solving, initiative and enterprise, planning and organising, self-management, learning and technology. A summary of the employability skills developed through this qualification can be downloaded from http://employabilityskills.training.com.au/

School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs) A school-based traineeship is available in this course. To express an interest or obtain further information go to http://www.northernnsw.startmytrade.com.au/ Your school SBAT Coordinator, Careers Advisor, VET Coordinator or VET Teacher is available to discuss apprenticeships and traineeships as part of your HSC.

By enrolling in a VET qualification in NSW Public Schools Tamworth RTO 90162, you are choosing to participate in a program of study that will give you the best possible direction towards a nationally recognised qualification. You will be expected to complete assessments relevant to the qualification and adhere to the requirements of the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

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AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture (AHC 4.0)

Statement of Attainment towards AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture (AHC 4.0)

2020 STAGE 6 COURSE DESCRIPTION – PRIMARY INDUSTRIES

This Course is available as 2 Units x 1year/120 hours 2 Units x 2years/240 hours 4 Units x 1year/240 hours

Participants in this program are all enrolled in the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or Record of School Achievement (ROSA) which contributes to the volume of learning and the amount of training for this qualification. All activities that the learner is required to be engaged in to complete this course are conducted under supervision.

Our RTO is committed to providing high quality training to students. Please discuss course patterns with your school.

Board Developed Course

Category B status for Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)

This curriculum framework includes courses which are accredited for the HSC and provides students with the opportunity to obtain nationally recognised vocational qualifications. This is known as dual accreditation.

Course description - This course is designed for students who wish to develop knowledge and skills to commence a career and be an effective employee in the Agriculture, Horticulture and Primary industries. Students who are assessed as competent in sufficient units of competency will be eligible for a full Certificate qualification; partial completion will lead to a Statement of Attainment. Qualification pathway information is available from https://www.aapathways.com.au/careers-for-australian-apprenticeships-traineesh/job-pathways

Course structure: The following content will be addressed as part of this Qualification. Reduced or modified patterns of delivery may target specific units of competency. Please discuss units of competency with your school.

Compulsory/Core Units – HSC Examinable Elective units

AHCWHS201 Participate in WHS processes Students may study a range of units drawn from the following areas

AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Tractors AHCMOM202

Operate tractors

AHCWRK201 Observe and report on weather AHCBIO201 Inspect and clean machinery for

plant, animal and soil material

AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and

equipment

AHCWRK204 Work effectively in the industry Feeding and watering stock AHCLSK211

Provide feed for livestock

and EITHER AHCLSK209 Monitor water supplies

AHCLSK202 Care for health and welfare of livestock

Fencing AHCINF202

Install, maintain and repair farm fencing

AHCLSK205 Handle livestock using basic techniques

AHCINF201 Carry out basic electric fencing operations

AHCLSK204 Carry out regular livestock observation

Growing plants AHCNSY201

Pot up plants

AHCLSK206 Identify and mark livestock AHCSOL202 Assist with soil or growing media

sampling and testing

OR AHCNSY203 Undertake propagation activities

AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders

Showtime AHCLSK316

Prepare livestock for competition

AHCNSY202 Care for nursery plants

AHCPCM201 Recognise plants A variety of other units relevant to farm assistance and agricultural work may also be delivered by other RTOs. Talk to your school for more information.

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Course contribution (to be made directly to school): $61 Course contributions are made to cover the ongoing costs of consumables and materials used as part of this course. If you are unable to make contributions or are experiencing financial difficulty, please contact your school. Refunds: Students who exit the course before completion may be eligible for a partial refund of fees. The amount of the refund will be pro-rata, dependent upon the time the student has been enrolled in the course. Please discuss any matters relating to refunds with your school

Course specific resources and equipment: Due to the specific nature of training and assessment in this industry area, the following specific resources and equipment are required of students undertaking this course. Please discuss with your school if you are unable to, or have difficulty meeting these requirements.

Sturdy leather shoes or work boots

Exclusions: VET course exclusions can be checked on the NESA website http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/stage-6-learning-areas/vet/primary-industries-syllabus

Assessment and course completion Competency-based assessment Students in this course work to develop the competencies, skills and knowledge described by each unit of competency. To be assessed as competent a student must demonstrate that they can effectively carry out tasks to industry standard. Students will be progressively assessed as ‘competent’ or ‘not yet competent’ in individual units of competency. Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning provided suitable evidence of competency is submitted. Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Our RTO acknowledges the experience and prior learning of our students. Students who are able to present transcripts from other Australian RTOs or who are able to present relevant experiences in work may qualify for Credit Transfer (CT) or Recognition of Prior Learning. All applications for CT or RPL should be made to the course teacher. Mandatory Work Placement Students undertaking this course are required to complete work placement to minimum hours as specified below. Work placement involves the student completing real work experiences in industry settings. In some courses, in-school events may contribute to mandatory work placement hours. Where this is possible, students will be fully informed upon enrolment.

2 Units x 1 year courses: 35 hours

2 Units x 2 years courses: 70 hours

4 Units x 1 year courses 70 hours

Some Specialisation Courses may require additional work placement Optional HSC examination Students completing this course are eligible to sit an optional, written HSC examination. The purpose of the examination is to provide a mark which may be used in the calculation of the ATAR. The examination is independent of the competency-based assessment undertaken during the course and has no impact on the eligibility to receive an AQF VET qualification. Specialisation studies Students may be offered the opportunity to undertake additional units of competency and credit towards their qualifications via Specialisation Studies. Information will be made available to students where appropriate. N Determinations Where a student has not met NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) course completion criteria, (including meeting work placement requirements), they may receive an ‘N’ award warning (course not satisfactorily completed). Students issued with an ‘N’ award warning will be issued with a rectification which must be completed. Students who receive more than 2 N awards may be at risk of not completing NESA requirements and may not be awarded the appropriate units of credit towards their HSC. Any unit/s of competency achieved will be awarded as part of the VET qualification. Appeals Students may lodge appeals against assessment decisions or ‘N’ determinations through their school.

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Qualification changes and updates Due to the dynamic nature of VET, qualifications may change during the course of study. The RTO will ensure that students are fully informed of these changes and may transition students to the latest qualification during the course. The RTO will ensure that any change will be made with a minimum of disruption.

Foundation Skills Foundation skills are the underpinning communication skills required for participation in the workplace, the community and in adult education and training. Language, literacy and numeracy, or LLN, is the traditional way of referring to the ability to speak, listen, read and write in English, and to use mathematical concepts.

School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs) A school-based traineeship is available in this course. To express an interest or obtain further information go to http://www.northernnsw.startmytrade.com.au/ Your school SBAT Coordinator, Careers Advisor, VET Coordinator or VET Teacher is available to discuss apprenticeships and traineeships as part of your HSC.

By enrolling in a VET qualification in NSW Public Schools Tamworth RTO 90162, you are choosing to participate in a program of study that will give you the best possible direction towards a nationally recognised qualification. You will be expected to complete assessments relevant to the qualification and adhere to the requirements of the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

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SIR30216– Retail Services Training Package (Release 2.0) Certificate III in Retail or Statement of Attainment

2020 STAGE 6 COURSE DESCRIPTION – RETAIL SERVICES This Course is available as 2Units x 1year 120 Hour 2Units x 2 years 240 Hour 4Units x 1 year 240 hour

Participants in this program are all enrolled in the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or Record of School Achievement (ROSA) which contributes to the volume of learning and the amount of training for this qualification. All activities that the learner is required to be engaged in to complete this course are conducted under supervision.

Our RTO is committed to providing high quality training to students. Please discuss course patterns with your school.

Board Developed Course Category B status for Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)

This course includes courses which are accredited for the HSC and provides students with the opportunity to obtain nationally recognised vocational qualifications. This is known as dual accreditation.

Course description - This course is designed for students who wish to develop knowledge and skills to commence a career and be an effective employee in the retail services and customer service industry. Students who are assessed as competent in sufficient units of competency will be eligible for a full Certificate qualification; partial completion will lead to a Statement of Attainment. Qualification pathway information is available from https://www.aapathways.com.au/careers-for-australian-apprenticeships-traineesh/job-pathways

Course structure: The course structure will be based on SIR30216

Compulsory/Core Units HSC Examinable* Elective Units

Units of competency

SIRXCEG001 Engage the Customer SIRRINV001 Receive and handle retail stock

SIRXCEG002 Assist with customer difficulties SIRXSLS002 Follow point-of-sale handling procedures

SIRXCEG003 Build customer relationships and loyalty SIRRMER001 Produce visual merchandise displays

SIRXCOM002 Work effectively in a team SIRXPDK002 Advise on products and services

SIRXIND001 Work effectively in a service environment SIRRRTF001 Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal

SIRXRSK001 Identify and respond to security risks SIRXIND002

Organise and maintain the store environment

SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer

SIRXWHS002 Contribute to workplace health and safety

Course contribution (to be made directly to school): $NIL Course contributions are made to cover the ongoing costs of consumables and materials used as part of this course. If you are unable to make contributions or are experiencing financial difficulty, please contact your school. Refunds: Students who exit the course before completion may be eligible for a partial refund of fees. The amount of the refund will be pro-rata, dependent upon the time the student has been enrolled in the course. Please discuss any matters relating to refunds with your school

Course specific resources and equipment: Due to the specific nature of training and assessment in this industry area, the following specific resources and equipment are required of students undertaking this course. Please discuss with your school if you are unable to, or have difficulty meeting these requirements.

Exclusions: VET course exclusions can be checked on the NESA website at http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/stage-6-learning-areas/vet/course-exclusionshttp://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/stage-6-learning-areas/vet/course-exclusions

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Assessment and course completion Competency-based assessment Students in this course work to develop the competencies, skills and knowledge described by each unit of competency. To be assessed as competent a student must demonstrate that they can effectively carry out tasks to industry standard. Students will be progressively assessed as ‘competent’ or ‘not yet competent’ in individual units of competency. Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning provided suitable evidence of competency is submitted. Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Our RTO acknowledges the experience and prior learning of our students. Students who are able to present transcripts from other Australian RTOs or who are able to present relevant experiences in work may qualify for Credit Transfer (CT) or Recognition of Prior Learning. All applications for CT or RPL should be made to the course teacher. Mandatory Work Placement Students undertaking this course are required to complete work placement to a minimum hours as specified below. Work placement involves the student completing real work experiences in industry settings. In some courses, in-school events may contribute to mandatory work placement hours. Where this is possible, students will be fully informed upon enrolment.

2 Units x 1 year courses: 35 hours

2 Units x 2 years courses: 70 hours

4 Units x 1 year courses: 70 hours

Some Specialisation Courses may require additional work placement Optional HSC examination Students completing this course are eligible to sit an optional, written HSC examination. The purpose of the examination is to provide a mark which may be used in the calculation of the ATAR. The examination is independent of the competency-based assessment undertaken during the course and has no impact on the eligibility to receive an AQF VET qualification. Specialisation studies Students may be offered the opportunity to undertake additional units of competency and credit towards their qualifications via Specialisation Studies. Information will be made available to students where appropriate. N Determinations Where a student has not met NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) course completion criteria, (including meeting work placement requirements), they may receive an ‘N’ award warning (course not satisfactorily completed). Students issued with an ‘N” award warning will be issued with a rectification which must be completed. Students who receive more than 2 N awards may be at risk of not completing NESA requirements and may not be awarded the appropriate units of credit towards their HSC. Any unit of competency achieved will be awarded as part of the VET qualification. Appeals Students may lodge appeals against assessment decisions or ‘N’ determinations through their school. Qualification changes and updates Due to the dynamic nature of VET, qualifications may change during the course of study. The RTO will ensure that students are fully informed of these changes and may transition students to the latest qualification during the course. The RTO will ensure that any change will be made with a minimum of disruption.

Foundation Skills Foundation skills are the underpinning communication skills required for participation in the workplace, the community and in adult education and training. Language, literacy and numeracy, or LLN, is the traditional way of referring to the ability to speak, listen, read and write in English, and to use mathematical concepts.

School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs) A school-based traineeship is available in this course. To express an interest or obtain further information go to http://www.northernnsw.startmytrade.com.au/ Your school SBAT Coordinator, Careers Advisor, VET Coordinator or VET Teacher is available to discuss apprenticeships and traineeships as part of your HSC.

By enrolling in a VET qualification in NSW Public Schools Tamworth RTO 90162, you are choosing to participate in a program of study that will give you the best possible direction towards a nationally recognised qualification. You will be expected to complete assessments relevant to the qualification and adhere to the requirements of the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

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SIS20513 Certificate II in Sport Coaching (Release 2) Statement of Attainment towards SIS20513 Certificate II in Sport Coaching (Release 2)

2020 STAGE 6 COURSE DESCRIPTION – SPORT COACHING

This Course is available as 2Units x 2years/240 hours 4Units x 1year/240 hours

Participants in this program are all enrolled in the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or Record of School Achievement (ROSA) which contributes to the volume of learning and the amount of training for this qualification. All activities that the learner is required to be engaged in to complete this course are conducted under supervision.

Our RTO is committed to providing high quality training to students. Please discuss course patterns with your school.

Board Endorsed Course Nil status for Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)

This Board Endorsed Course includes courses which are accredited for the HSC and provides students with the opportunity to obtain nationally recognised vocational qualifications. This is known as dual accreditation.

Course description - This course is designed for students who wish to develop knowledge and skills to commence a career and be an effective employee in the sports education and coaching industries. Students who are assessed as competent in sufficient units of competency will be eligible for a full Certificate qualification; partial completion will lead to a Statement of Attainment. Qualification pathway information is available from https://www.aapathways.com.au/careers-for-australian-apprenticeships-traineesh/job-pathways

Course structure: The following content will be addressed as part of this Qualification. Reduced or modified patterns of delivery may target specific units of competency. Please discuss units of competency with your school.

Compulsory/Core Units Possible Elective Units

BSBWOR202A Organise and complete daily work activities SISSSPT201A Implement sports injury prevention

HLTAID003 Provide first aid SISXCAI101A Provide equipment for activities

SISSSCO101 Develop and update knowledge of coaching practices

ICPDMT263 Access and use the Internet

SISSSCO202 Coach beginner or novice participants to develop fundamental motor skills

SISSSPT303A Conduct basic warm-up and cool-down programs

SISSSDE201 Communicate effectively with others in a sport environment

SISSSOF101 Develop and update officiating knowledge

SISXCAI102A Assist in preparing and conducting sport and recreation sessions

A range of specialisation units are available in in this course including Basketball, Rugby League, Netball, Athletics and a mixture of other sports. Consult your teacher to discuss which units are included in courses at your school.

SISXIND211 Develop and update sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge

SISXWHS101 Follow work health and safety policies

Course contribution (to be made directly to school): NIL Course contributions are made to cover the ongoing costs of consumables and materials used as part of this course. If you are unable to make contributions or are experiencing financial difficulty, please contact your school. Refunds: Students who exit the course before completion may be eligible for a partial refund of fees. The amount of the refund will be pro-rata, dependent upon the time the student has been enrolled in the course. Please discuss any matters relating to refunds with your school

Course specific resources and equipment: Due to the specific nature of training and assessment in this industry area, the following specific resources and equipment are required of students undertaking this course. Please discuss with your school if you are unable to, or have difficulty meeting these requirements.

Students must complete a registered 1st Aid course as a requirement of the Certificate II SIS20513 ( cost approx. $70)

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Exclusions: VET course exclusions can be checked on the NESA website at http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/stage-6-learning-areas/vet/course-exclusions http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/stage-6-learning-areas/vet/course-exclusions

Assessment and course completion Competency-based assessment Students in this course work to develop the competencies, skills and knowledge described by each unit of competency. To be assessed as competent a student must demonstrate that they can effectively carry out tasks to industry standard. Students will be progressively assessed as ‘competent’ or ‘not yet competent’ in individual units of competency. Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning provided suitable evidence of competency is submitted. Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Our RTO acknowledges the experience and prior learning of our students. Students who are able to present transcripts from other Australian RTOs or who are able to present relevant experiences in work may qualify for Credit Transfer (CT) or Recognition of Prior Learning. All applications for CT or RPL should be made to the course teacher. Mandatory Work Placement Students undertaking this course are required to complete a minimum of 35hrs work placement. Optional HSC examination There is no HSC Examination for this course. Specialisation studies There are no specialisation studies associated with this course. . N Determinations Where a student has not met NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) course completion criteria, (including meeting work placement requirements), they may receive an ‘N’ award warning (course not satisfactorily completed). Students issued with an ‘N” award warning will be issued with a rectification which must be completed. Students who receive more than 2 N awards may be at risk of not completing NESA requirements and may not be awarded the appropriate units of credit towards their HSC. Any unit of competency achieved will be awarded as part of the VET qualification. Appeals Students may lodge appeals against assessment decisions or ‘N’ determinations through their school. Qualification changes and updates Due to the dynamic nature of VET, qualifications may change during the course of study. The RTO will ensure that students are fully informed of these changes and may transition students to the latest qualification during the course. The RTO will ensure that any change will be made with a minimum of disruption.

Foundation Skills Foundation skills are the underpinning communication skills required for participation in the workplace, the community and in adult education and training. Language, literacy and numeracy, or LLN, is the traditional way of referring to the ability to speak, listen, read and write in English, and to use mathematical concepts.

School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs) A school-based traineeship is available in this course. To express an interest or obtain further information go to http://www.northernnsw.startmytrade.com.au/ Your school SBAT Coordinator, Careers Advisor, VET Coordinator or VET Teacher is available to discuss apprenticeships and traineeships as part of your HSC.

By enrolling in a VET qualification in NSW Public Schools Tamworth RTO 90162, you are choosing to participate in a program of study that will give you the best possible direction towards a nationally recognised qualification. You will be expected to complete assessments relevant to the qualification and adhere to the requirements of the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).