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SENIOR SUBJECT SELECTION 2017

(For Year 11 2018)

RTO – Pioneer SHS - 30424

2018 Senior Subject Selection Handbook. Version 1.4_10th August 2017

PREFERENCES AUTHORITY PREFERENCES AUTHORITY REGISTEREDVOCATIONAL

1 - 6 Subject Code 1 - 6 Subject CodeAccounting ACC Pre-vocational Maths PVM

Ancient History AHS English Communication ENC

Visual Art ART Early Childhood Studies ECJ

Biological Science BSC Industrial Graphics Skills GSK

Business Communication & Technologies BCT Recreation RCJ

Chemistry CHM Aquatic Practices AQP

Dance DAN Building and Construction Skills BSK

Drama DRA Engineering Skills ESK

English ENG Tourism TRM

Film, Television and New Media FTM Media Arts in Practice MAP

Graphics GPH Arts in Practice AIP

Information Technology Systems ITN VET CERTIFICATE SUBJECTS

Japanese JAP Cert I & II in Visual Arts – CUA10315 & CUA20715

CRA

Legal Studies LEGCert II in Business - BSB20115

BUS

Marine Science MRNCert II in Information, Digital Media and Technology – ICT20115 IDT

Mathematics A MAACert I & II in Hospitality - SIT10216 & SIT20216

VHT

Mathematics B MABCert lll in Fitness – SIS30315

VFT

Mathematics C MAC

Modern History MHS

Music MUS

Physical Education PED

Physics PHY


Advice for Choosing Senior Subjects

You need to choose senior subjects carefully as your decisions may affect not only the types of careers you can follow later, but also your success at school. Remember, you are choosing subjects that you will study for two years. Your results in these subjects will determine your eligibility for a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). To achieve a QCE you need to pass the subjects you study so, be sure to take the time to consider the following points prior to selecting subjects.

In what subjects are you interested ? What subjects do you currently enjoy? In which subjects have you achieved highly during Year 10?

What careers interest you ? Be sure to talk to your Guidance Officer about how to go about investigating jobs and how to approach deciding on a career. You will also need to find out about various pathways you can take to obtain the skills, knowledge and qualifications you will need to get a job in career areas that interest you. See Appendix 1 for resources available in the school which will provide you with information on subjects and courses needed for careers.

What further education will you need to achieve your career ambitions ? This may involve tertiary or TAFE institutions and courses - see Appendix 1.

Are your ambitions realistic ? You need to ensure that your ambitions match your ability and performance. You and your parent/s or caregiver/s can obtain a fair indication of this from your Year 10 results. Also look carefully at the prerequisites and course outline details for each subject before deciding on your subjects. This will provide you with information on which to base your decision. You will quickly become frustrated if the subject is too difficult; similarly you will become bored if you choose below your ability level.

Have you kept your options open ?If you are unsure about your career options after Year 12, it is best to select subjects that will provide you with flexible options. Even if you are fairly certain of your career path, be sure to select subjects that will offer you entry to a variety of pathways whilst ensuring prerequisites are studied for your main career area of interest.

1. Pioneer offers you the following types of subjects:

Authority subjects These subjects, approved by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) are offered state-

wide in Queensland secondary schools and colleges. Achievements in these subjects are recorded on the Senior Certificate and are used in the calculation of OPs and Selection ranks.

Students who do not achieve a Sound Achievement in a Year 10 subject may find related Authority subjects in Years 11 and 12 difficult; for some subjects, teachers have indicated that a High Achievement is a desirable prerequisite to ensure success in a senior subject (see individual subject entries).

Your Overall Position (OP) is dependent on how well you achieve in your subjects. You need to choose subjects in which you have the best chance of doing well.

Many Authority subjects may be taken in Year 11 without prior study of similar subjects. It would be very difficult, however, to attempt subjects such as Mathematics B or C, Chemistry, Physics, Music and foreign languages without successful background study in related Year 10 subjects. Check this booklet for prerequisites.

Authority Registered / Study Area Specifications subjects

Authority-registered subjects are those devised from Authority-developed Study Area Specifications (SAS) or developed by the school for which a school’s study plan or work program is accredited.

Achievements in these subjects are recorded on the Senior Certificate. They are not used in the calculation of an OP but


may be used in the calculation of a Selection rank. Authority-registered subjects / SASs emphasise practical skills and knowledge relevant to specific industries.

As well, Recorded Subjects provided by other agencies (eg. A.M.E.B. and Trinity College) and approved by the QCAA, will be able to be included on a student’s Senior Certificate.

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Student achievement in accredited vocational education modules is based on industry-endorsed competency standards and is recorded on the Senior Certificate. The Senior Certificate is recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), and this may give advanced standing towards a traineeship or apprenticeship and/or credit on entry to higher level courses at TAFE institutes and other registered training organisations. Students also receive either a Certificate upon completion of the VET course, or if not completed fully, a statement of attainment that outlines the competencies they have achieved.

2. Examine each subject fully

Take these steps to ensure you understand the content and requirements of each subject:

Read subject descriptions and course outlines in booklets provided by your school Talk to Heads of Departments and teachers of each subject Look at books and materials used in the subject Listen carefully at subject selection talks Talk to students who are already studying the subject

Students who have successfully completed Bridging subjects should be well positioned to effectively choose Year 11 subjects.

3. Choose a combination of subjects that suits your needs and abilities

Traps to avoid

Do not select subjects simply because someone has told you that they ‘help you get good results and give you a better chance of getting into university or getting a better OP’.

Try not to be influenced by suggestions that you should or should not choose a particular subject because a friend / brother / sister either liked or disliked it or the teacher when they studied it.

Vocational education

Consider taking subjects with vocational education modules if:

You are interested in a particular subject because it relates to, or could provide a pathway to, a career that attracts you.

Success in the subject may give you advanced standing (credit) in a higher level course in which you are interested.

Tertiary entrance

If you wish to study degree or diploma courses at university or TAFE after Year 12:

Ensure you select prerequisite subjects required for your preferred courses. These are listed in Tertiary Prerequisites.

Most students gain entry to university on the basis of an Overall Position (OP). To be eligible for an OP, in the 4 semesters of Years 11 and 12 you must complete 20 semester units of Authority subjects (the equivalent of 5 Authority subjects). At least three subjects must remain unchanged throughout Years 11 and 12.

A small number of Year 12 students who are ineligible for an OP gain entry to tertiary courses on the basis of a selection rank. In the main such students gain entry to diploma and advanced diploma courses.


At the end of Year 12 each student receives a Student Education Profile (SEP). If you are considering going to university it is important to ensure you will be eligible for an OP (Overall Position) and you must sit for the Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test. For students who are not aiming to go to university, it is highly recommended that you sit for the QCS Test because your performance on this test could improve your chances of obtaining TAFE entry.During Year 11 and 12 staff will conduct regular QCS preparation lessons and students will sit for at least two trial QCS Tests. School-based apprenticeships and traineeships

Students may apply for a school based apprenticeship in Year 11 through a registered training provider, e.g. MRAEL.These courses lead to –

(a) completion of a Senior Certificate(b) attainment of a nationally recognised Qualification(c) an employment based training contract, with a state registered training plan, and(d) paid employment for hours worked.

Students who take part in this program need to –

(a) Choose five (5) subjects, one of which must be either English Communication or English and another which must be a Mathematics subject.

(b) Commit themselves to a two year employment contract. Students must work 8 hours per week. Work hours may not necessarily be in school time.

Be sure that you understand that apprenticeships and traineeships are legally binding formal agreements. When you sign these you are agreeing to particular work and training requirements as is your host employer. You need to approach the School-based Apprenticeship and Traineeship Coordinator about these opportunities and the associated requirements, if you are interested in obtaining an apprenticeship or traineeship.

5. Be prepared to ask for help

If you and your parents are still uncertain about the combination of subjects you have chosen, check again with some of the many people available to assist you - teachers, Heads of Departments, Guidance Officers, SAT Coordinator, Deputy Principals and Principal. They are all prepared to help.

See Appendix 1, 2 and 3 at the end of the booklet for further information on:

Available resources for researching subjects and courses needed for careers. Glossary of Terms related to Vocational and Tertiary study options. Careers related to school subjects studied. Overview of Faculties and their subjects offered


How to Succeed in Senior Studies

1. Accept that if you do not work hard in all subjects from the start of Year 11 you will not achieve the highest OP of which you are capable.

2. Develop a weekly organiser / timetable that:

Delineates leisure, work and school/homework commitments (Monday Sunday inclusive)

Provides 2½ - 3 hours per day for homework tasks.

As you get older more is expected of you, both in the family and at school. You must organise your time to cope with these increasing demands.

See Guidance Officer, Year Co-ordinator or Care Teacher to help you develop and effectively utilise a weekly organiser or timetable.

3. Locate your assessment calendar on the Curriculum Server. Write due dates for exams, assignments and projects into your homework organiser.

If you have concerns about the workload, see your teacher or Year Co-ordinator immediately.

4. Organise a homework area at home that provides you with privacy, quiet and has all your homework resources at hand.

5. Complete all classwork and homework tasks to the best of your ability.

Homework time involves:

(a) Revising notes made in the previous lesson and practising skills and concepts prior to the next lesson;

(b) Studying for exams over a period of time to give yourself opportunities to clarify any concerns with your teachers.

(c) Reading ahead and setting time aside for research (using books, internet etc.)

(d) Preparing drafts for early submission to teachers for their feedback.

(e) Rehearsing oral presentations.


Selection of Subjects at Pioneer

NOTE that it is COMPULSORY to choose an English subject and a Mathematics subject.

(a) Each student must choose six (6) subjects for study. This should be done taking into consideration: advice offered by school personnel - Guidance Officer, Administrators, Heads of Department and

subject teachers; subject specific prerequisite information.

(b) Students are advised that if too few students nominate for any subject and / or if the school is unable to staff a particular subject, then the subject will not be offered for the duration

of the two year course.

In such an instance students may be able to access the subject through the School of Distance Education or another RTO such as TAFE. If these options are not available the student may need to select a new subject.

(c) Subjects, once chosen, are regarded as firm commitments. Staffing and timetabling will be finalised by the end of November.

(d) 1. Occasionally a student may wish to see if it is possible to change enrolment in a particular subject. Such changes are not made lightly and permission from an Administrator must be obtained for this to occur.Approval will only be granted if:

the proposed change/s has/have merit relative to the student’s schooling pathway any subject prerequisite for the new subject has been met by the student there are vacancies in the class that the student proposes to join the student’s overall commitment and progress in his/her other subjects indicates ongoing enrolment

in the overall study program is appropriate the student’s parent/s or caregiver/s give written approval of the proposed change if the student is

under eighteen years of age available school resources can accommodate the proposed change/s the implementation of the proposed change/s will occur within the first two weeks of a semester and

not during a semester

2. Procedures for subject changes are as follows:

the Guidance Officer must first be consulted and he/she must support the recommendation and complete and sign the “changing subject” proforma

the student must take this form to the subject teacher and associated Head of Department of the subject the student wishes to change, for consultation, recommendation to change/not change and signatures

after parental/caregiver signature is obtained, the student is to make an appointment to see the timetabling Deputy Principal to see if the proposed change can occur

Only after these procedures and the proforma have been properly processed can the proposed change/s occur. Students will receive their new timetable and the Records and Certification Clerks will be notified so records adjustments can be implemented.


(e) COMPLETING THE SUBJECT SELECTION FORM:Students must initially select and list six (6) subjects from the lists of Authority and Authority Registered subjects. One English and one Mathematics subject must be chosen. An additional two (2) subjects must be listed (in order of priority), in the event that any of the first six choices cannot be provided.

Students wishing to be eligible for tertiary entrance must have a total of five (5) Authority subjects.


AUTHORITY SUBJECTS AVAILABLE

SUBJECT CODEAccounting ACC

Ancient History AHS

Visual Art ART

Biological Science BSC

Business Communication & Technologies BCT

Chemistry CHM

Dance DAN

Drama DRA

English ENG

Film, Television and New Media FTV

Graphics GPH

Information Technology Systems ITN

Japanese JAP

Legal Studies LEG

Marine Science MRN

Mathematics A MAA

Mathematics B MAB

Mathematics C MAC

Modern History MHS

Music MUS

Physical Education PED

Physics PHY


ACCOUNTING

Type: This is an Authority Subject 4 QCE Points Possible

Pre-requisites: Nil

COURSE OUTLINE

Accounting is an information system that provides financial and other information for making and evaluating decisions about the allocation of resources. It is a system of recording, reporting, analysing and interpreting the financial information of an accounting entity and involves the conveyance of relevant business information to interested users. This is used to help evaluate performance, to facilitate decision making and control, and to report on the operation of an organisation from internal and external perspectives.

Accounting is designed for students in the senior phase of learning who have a special interest in business studies and in the management of financial resources.

Throughout the two year course students will study the following units:

Integrated Accounting Package Budgeting Accounting for Cash Accounting for Accounts Receivable Accounting for Inventories Electronic Business Accrual Accounting Managerial Decision Making Cash Flow Statements

ASSESSMENT

A variety of assessment techniques will be used to gather data re student performance. These could include:

Supervised written assessment Extended response assessment Practical assessment

MINIMUM SUGGESTED WEEKLY HOMEWORK TIME: 3 hours


ANCIENT HISTORY

TYPE: This is an Authority Subject 4 QCE Points Possible

Ancient History can help us live more effectively as global citizens. To live purposefully, ethically and happily with others, we must be able to make wise decisions. Studying Ancient History can help us develop the knowledge, skills and values needed to make those decisions.

In our everyday lives, including in our work and in further study we need to understand situations, place them in a long-term perspective, identify causes of change and continuity, acknowledge the perspectives of others, develop personal values, make judgments and reflect on our decisions. These are the skills developed in a study of Ancient History. We also need the research and communication skills that are developed and practised in this subject.

Furthermore, this subject can lead some students directly towards future careers as professionals - economists, lawyers (including international law), journalists, geographers, teachers, etc. More students will proceed to other careers, but they still acquire important work and life skills. The processes of sorting, analysing, evaluating and communicating data are highly valued in the business sector as well as in tertiary education, where workers are in contact with increasingly large amounts of information.

UNITS OUTLINE:Bodies of Evidence - Investigating Archaeology and ArchaeologistsMysterious Developments - Visiting ancient civilizations around the world Days of Their Lives - From birth to death in Ancient Egypt and other civilizationsThe Power of the Powerless - Slaves, women, the landless and the poor in the Ancient World Soldiers of Fortune - Famous battles and generals with a focus on Ancient Rome and/or EgyptDaring To Be Different - Other famous people in the Ancient world Out of the Darkness - The end of the Roman Empire and the Middle Ages

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM:The types of assessment range from short answer responses, paragraphs and essays to student project work involving research, debates, oral seminars, artefact recreation and archaeological dig projects and so on.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:There may be excursion costs when opportunities are presented.

MINIMUM SUGGESTED WEEKLY HOMEWORK TIME: 2½ hours


VISUAL ART


PREREQUISITES: BAR102 is recommended

COURSE OUTLINE:The general objectives of Visual Art relate to the creative thinking, critical analysis and problem-solving processes involved in producing, displaying and appreciating artworks. The subject fosters the acquisition of knowledge, the development of positive attitudes and the exploration of values, experiences and feelings. In Visual Art, formulation of ideas and the creating and thinking processes are as significant as the resolved artworks. Students are encouraged to challenge and critically reflect on ideas by investigating the purpose, practices and approaches of visual arts and artists.

COURSE OVERVIEW:The sequence of a two-year course of study

Features of Year 11 (diversification)

Features of Year 12 (specialisation)

Initially the work undertaken will tend to be teacher-directed, allowing opportunities for student resolution and moving towards greater student independence in the selection and use of materials and processes.

Exploring new concepts and/or building on concepts, techniques, media and approaches from Year 11, students undertake bodies of work that encourage student-directed investigation and independence in the selection and use of materials and processes.

Initially based on specific interpretations of the concepts provided, the teacher could provide structured frameworks for student interpretation and exploration of selected focuses.

Students interpret the concepts through which their focus or focuses are researched, developed, resolved and reflected.

Teachers lead students through explorations of a diverse range of artworks, visual art styles and philosophies relating to the concepts.

Teachers and students explore a diverse range of artworks, visual art styles and philosophies relating to the concepts.

These explorations involve closed and open-ended making and appraising learning experiences that integrate the processes of researching, developing, resolving and reflecting. Students should be led through a diverse range of media areas, visual language and expression that allows them to create images and objects.

Teachers may nominate, or students may select, the media area(s) when researching, developing, resolving and reflecting on their bodies of work that explore the focus (es).

Teacher-directed experiences that provide options for individual expression and the exploration of visual language.

Students develop a “body of work” that provides evidence of their own expression, exploiting visual language to create and communicate meaning.

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM:Year 11

3 practical folios 3 appraising tasks

Year 12 2 practical bodies of work 2 appraising tasks 1 extension folio



BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE


PREREQUISITES: A minimum grade of sound achievement (C) in Year 10 Science is highly recommended

COURSE OUTLINE:Biological Science is the study of the living world's systems. A student studying Biological Science should develop and enjoy a scientific understanding of the living world. Manipulative skills as well as mental processes will be involved in the learning of biological concepts. Topics covered in this subject include:

Animal physiology Diversity of organisms Plant physiology Evolution Cell biology Genetics & Genetic Engineering Reproduction Disease Ecology

Course Overview

Semester 1 Semester 2

1. Classification

2. Ecology

1. Animal and Plant Physiology


1. Cellular biology

2. Disease

3. Reproduction

1. Genetics

2. Gene Technology

3. Evolution

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM:Students are expected to complete written exams, to write experimental reports, to prepare and present talks to the class, to prepare written assignments and to analyse experiments, perhaps re-designing experiments where necessary.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:Transport costs for several excursions will have to be met by the student. The cost will be approximately $250.00 over the two years.

MINIMUM SUGGESTED WEEKLY HOMEWORK TIME:Students should complete a minimum of 20-30 minutes homework after each lesson to revise, practise skills and answer questions.


BUSINESS COMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGIES

TYPE: This is an Authority subject 4 QCE Points Possible

COURSE OUTLINE:

Business Communication and Technologies (BCT) offers students opportunities to engage in and understand a range of business administrative practices through real-life situations and simulations. The course is designed to provide a foundation in the study of business and to prepare students for further education, training and employment.

Business Communication and Technologies fosters intellectual, social and moral development by encouraging students to think critically about the role and ethical responsibilities of business in society.

Course Overview


1. Organisational and Work Teams2. Managing People

1. Workplace Health and Safety2. Business Environments


1. International Business2. Events Organization

1. Social Media2. Financial Administration

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?A student’s exit assessment in BCT will contribute to the calculation of their Overall Position.

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM:Objective and Short Response Tests, Extended Written Responses, Competency Testing, Research Assignments, Non-Written Presentations.

MINIMUM SUGGESTED WEEKLY/HOMEWORK TIME: 1–2 hours


CHEMISTRY


PREREQUISITES: A minimum grade of high achievement (B) in Year 10 Science is recommended.

COURSE OUTLINE:Chemistry is the science of matter, the study of its characteristics and its many reactions. Topics studied in the course include atomic structure, chemical change, electrochemistry, acids - bases, polymers and organic chemistry.

Course Overview


1. Introduction to Chemistry and Periodic table.

2. Molar calculation. (Stoichiometry and Chemical equations

1. Types of reactions

2. Electro Chemistry

3. Acids and bases


1. Reaction rates

2. Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis

1. Organic Chemistry and Polymers

2. Reversible reactions

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM:Students are expected to complete written exams, to write EEI (Experimental investigation report) assignments, analyse and report on real world issues in extended response tasks, and re-design experiments.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:Students have the chance to compete in the School’s Titration Competition. Most Tertiary Science courses require Senior Chemistry as a pre-requisite and it keeps options open for a wide variety of courses.

MINIMUM SUGGESTED WEEKLY HOMEWORK TIME:Students should complete 25-30 minutes of homework and/or study after each lesson, to revise theory and to practise mathematical problem solving, and complete components of assessment items.


DANCETYPE: This is an Authority subject 4 QCE Points Possible PREREQUISITES: Minimum standard of C in BDA 102 and basic background in dance is recommendedAn interest in the Performing Arts and a willingness to work individually and within groups for assessment purposes

COURSE OUTLINE:

Course Overview – Composite Classes ODD YEAR EVEN YEAR

Term 1 Musical Theatre Dance styles and Production Skills

Term 2 Dance companies and Productions Exploring Contemporary Dance

Term 3 Introducing Contemporary Dance Personalising Contemporary Dance

Term 4 Own choiceDance Careers

Own choice

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM: Assessment of Dance is through three organisers:

Choreography is the shaping and controlling of dance components. Students explore and improvise with movement for personal expression leading to the development of individual styles, approaches and methods. Performance is the dancer's interpretation of intent through the technical and expressive skills of dance. The specific action, spatial and dynamic elements relevant to particular styles is explored. Appreciation involves the initial aesthetic responses of students to dance work and the application of dance knowledge and understanding in the analysis, interpretation and evaluation of dance in various contexts. Types of assessment include: Choreography prepared in response to stimuli and/or style, combination of improvised and prepared material, adapting an existing dance work, performance of adapted repertoire, technique classes, prepared movement sequences, appreciating through review, critical reflections, comparative analysis, reports, exams, seminars, debates, and research assignments.


SPECIAL CONSIDERATION: This course is heavily based on practical work. The program allows students to study a variety of styles of dance through historical and social contexts. Students are encouraged to create their own work through individual application within a group context. Where possible, students will attend dance performances and workshops with professional artists. This will incur additional costs.


DRAMA

TYPE: This is an Authority subject 4 QCE Points Possible

PREREQUISITES: Year 10 Drama is recommendedAn interest in the performing arts and a willingness to work within groups for assessment purposes

COURSE OUTLINE: By the end of the two-year course of study, all students will have completed all of the units shown below.

Course Overview

Semester 1 / 3 Semester 2 / 4UNIT:Rigging Up

UNIT:Cruising Around Home

UNIT:Young Endeavours

UNIT:Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (11)Land Ahoy (12)

UNIT:A Natural Sailor

UNIT:An Epic Journey

UNIT:Cruising Home Again

UNIT:Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (11)Land Ahoy (12)

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM:

Assessment in Drama is through three dimensions:

Forming which assesses the student’s ability to put ideas together to create drama. Examples include writing monologues or developing a performance from stimulus material or even designing costumes, make-up or masks.Presenting is using acting skills to present the drama to an audience. This may include presenting a collage of scripts from a particular period, performing improvisations or presenting plays in costume using both lights and set.Responding where students analyse the meaning of the drama they have created based on their understanding and knowledge of the Elements of Drama. This is in the form of essays, theatre reviews and seminars.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: This course is heavily based on practical work. The program allows students to study historical and current movements in drama, as well as develop skills in acting, directing and playwriting. A key focus is on devising. Students are encouraged to create their own work through individual and group devised pieces. This program


offers the students a holistic approach with the view to providing a support system for the growth and development of empowered creative artists.

Students will be required to view live theatre, often after school hours which may incur a cost.

MINIMUM SUGGESTED WEEKLY HOMEWORK TIME: 2 hours.

ENGLISH


PREREQUISITES: Students must achieve at least a Sound Achievement in Year 10 English. Students who fail Year 10 English will not be capable of the academic demands of O.P English in Year 11.

COURSE OUTLINE:“The purpose of the course for students to “learn how language use varies according to context, purpose, audience, content, modes and mediums and how to use it appropriately, effectively, and accurately for a variety of purposes” (English Senior Syllabus, 2010).

Course Overview


Appearance and Truth Representations An Australian Voice


Shades of Grey – The Techniques of Persuasion Powerful Voices

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM:Generally, the following conditions apply:

1. Under a system of continuous assessment, students will complete a range of assignments, tests, end of semester exams and oral presentations.

2. Students will do six pieces of assessment per year – three or four written pieces and two or three oral pieces.

Year 11 tasks include:creative and analytical writing, an imaginative oral, a bibliography, a literature study of a novel, a response to

poetry and a response to a Shakespearean play.

Year 12 tasks include:a documentary film review, a persuasive oral (singles debating), analysis of a media event, creative writing for

a genre folio, a Shakespearean group oral, an analytical written response to a Shakespearean tragedy and a response to poetry.

Students will maintain folios of written and oral work. Exit results are usually determined by the last two semesters i.e. Year 12.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:


Students in Year 11 and 12 may from time to time attend live performances or significant films in the course of their studies. While we attempt to keep costs to a minimum, students are reminded that transport and admission costs are not provided by the school. Field trips to places such as newspaper houses incur student transport costs.


FILM, TELEVISION and NEW MEDIATYPE: This is an Authority Subject 4 QCE Points Possible

PRE-REQUISITES: An interest in films, film analysis and film production and a willingness to work within groups and out of class time is essential.

COURSE OUTLINE:Film and Television is a two year course, which encourages students to design, produce and critically analyse a range of media texts (feature films, TV shows, TV ads, music video clips) placed in a variety of political, historical, economic, cultural and social contexts.

In Design, students research and plan for productions, learning storyboarding and other pre-production techniques. Production involves the actual construction of video pieces. In Critique, students will analyse and evaluate their own work, as well as the work of others.

COURSE OVERVIEW:

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

1. Representations in the Media

2. Film Analysis and Genres

1. Video Production (TV Music Video Clips)

2. Youth Culture and Violence on TV

SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4

1. Hollywood “Film Noir”

2. Australian Film

1. Experimental Video Production

2. Foreign Film

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM:Year 11 assessment is formative only, modelling all aspects of Year 12 assessment, which is summative. It is essential, therefore, that students complete Year 11 FTV before attempting Year 12 FTV.

Assessment is both individual and group related, and a commitment to complete productions, often out of school time, is required. Film Analysis work requires higher process thinking and clear written expression. For Critique, a minimum of a Sound Achievement in Year 10 English is recommended.


SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:Equipment is the responsibility of the student; therefore losses and damages are to be the responsibility of the student.

MINIMUM SUGGESTED WEEKLY HOMEWORK TIME: 3 Hours


GRAPHICS

TYPE: This is an Authority Subject. 4 QCE Points Possible

PREREQUISITES: BGR is recommended.

COURSE OUTLINE:Graphics engages students in solving design problems and presenting their ideas and solutions as graphical products. Students explore design problems through the lens of a design process where they identify and explore a need or opportunity of a target audience; research, generate and develop ideas; produce and evaluate solutions. Students communicate solutions in the form of graphical representations using industry conventions where applicable.

In the development of solutions to design problems, students sketch and draw freehand, develop spatial cognition and visualisation, produce technical graphical representations in both two-dimensional and three-dimensional formats and use existing and emerging technologies to present solutions graphically. Students will interpret, generate and create visual communications for particular purposes and audiences. Students plan and produce graphical representations in simulated real-world contexts. They make judgments and justify decisions.

The dimensions for a course of study in this subject are:• Dimension 1: Knowledge and understanding• Dimension 2: Analysis and application• Dimension 3: Synthesis and evaluation.

These contextual units include:

Industrial Design:

Industrial design is the professional service of creating and developing concepts and specifications that optimise the function, value and appearance of products and systems for the mutual benefit of both user and manufacturer. Industrial design uses a combination of applied art and applied science to improve the aesthetics, utility and usability of a product, which also may improve the product's marketability and production.

Built Environment:

Built environment design includes the areas of architecture, landscape architecture and interior design. It refers to indoor and outdoor spaces that have been structurally changed by human action.

Graphic Design: Graphic design involves the manipulation, combination and use of shape, colour, imagery, typography and space to create visual solutions for reproduction by any means of visual communication. Graphical products include identity (logos and branding), publications (magazines, webpages,


newspapers and books), advertisements, product packaging, maps and charts.

Senior Graphics leads students towards careers in Engineering, Architecture, Drafting, Industrial Design, and Stage and Set Design.

Course Overview

Semester 1 Year 11 Semester 2 Year 11

1. Graphic Design 1

2. Industrial Design

3. Built Environment 1

Semester 3 Year 12 Semester 4 Year 12

1. Graphic Design

2. Industrial Design 3. Built Environment

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM: classwork / homework in-class tests design folios

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:Homework is an essential part of the course and students will need a range of good quality drawing instruments for use at home. There needs to be a commitment by students to complete all tasks set for homework, and classwork. Access to AutoDesk (Inventor, Revit etc.) software products would be advantageous.

All necessary drawing equipment is to be provided by the student and brought to class each day.

This includes: Sketch pads Colour pencils Selection of lead pencils white eraser

NOTE: Graphics and Industrial Graphics skills cannot both be chosen.

MINIMUM SUGGESTED WEEKLY HOMEWORK TIME: 3 hours.


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS


PREREQUISITES:BIT 102 is recommendedOperational knowledge of, and experience with, modern computers and the Microsoft Office Suite of

programs

COURSE OUTLINE: The subject Information Technology Systems (ITS) is a practical discipline which prepares students to meet these rapid changes and to respond to emerging technologies and trends. It provides students with the knowledge and skills used in the systems supporting IT. These systems range from those supporting the development of information, such as documents or websites, to those supporting technology, such as computers or networks.

Course Overview


1. Introduction to Graphic Design

2. Graphic Design

1. Introduction to Animation

2. Animation


1. Introduction to Video Production

2. Video Design and Production

3. Introduction to Web Design

4. Web Design and Development

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM:This program will use several methods of assessment, but most will have a strong focus on practical skills. Types of assessment items will include, but are not limited to:

Written Tasks Oral Presentations Tests and Examinations Practical exercises Minor and Major projects

MINIMUM SUGGESTED WEEKLY HOMEWORK (Outside class) TIME: 5 hours


JAPANESE


PREREQUISITES: Year 9 or 10 Japanese

COURSE OUTLINE:Studying a language other than English is beneficial to students in a number of ways.

- It contributes to the cultural, personal, educational and intellectual development of the student.- It develops greater sensitivity to, and understanding of English and improves the student's use of

English.- It leads the student to recognize the worth of all languages and cultures and thus develop a

respect and tolerance for other people.- It provides more opportunities for employment, especially in the fields of education, hospitality,

tourism, commerce, industry, trade, banking, the Defence Forces, and the diplomatic service.- It also has recreational benefits in that knowledge of another language is useful when travelling

overseas.

During the two year course students will extend the knowledge gained in Junior Japanese. Students will continue to develop their proficiency in the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Course Overview


1. Introducing Yourself

2. Exchanging Letters

3. Customs and Cultural Expectations

4. Family Life and Celebrations

1. Hobbies and Interests

2. Sport and Fitness

3. Entertainment

4. Environmental Issues


1. Travel - Accommodation, Transport and Sight Seeing

2. Tourism and Part-time Jobs

1. Adolescence - Driving, School Celebrations and Future Plans

2. Current Affairs

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM:Each semester students will complete two exams in each of the macro skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

MINIMUM SUGGESTED WEEKLY HOMEWORK TIME: 3 hours. This may include set tasks and revision.

OTHER INFORMATION:Students who study a LOTE are eligible for bonus ranks to be awarded to their OP on application to most universities in Queensland.


LEGAL STUDIESTYPE: This is an Authority Subject 4 QCE Points PossibleCOURSE OUTLINE:Legal Studies addresses many common issues and questions in our society. Questions such as:

What happens if I am harassed or bullied at school or work? How easy is it to get a divorce? Can I be sued if I injure someone who has broken into my house?

Through involvement in Legal Studies, students will be better able to: recognise legal issues and situations that arise in their everyday lives comment on the relevance and effectiveness of law in the society in which they live evaluate the need for reform or change

Core units include: The Legal System - Courts, origins and purpose of law Criminal Law Introduction to Civil obligations Independent Inquiry - an in-depth study on a topical legal issue facing Australian society

Elective units include topics chosen from: Family Environment Sport Housing Civil Wrongs Employment Technology

Course Overview


1. The Legal System

2. Criminal Law

3. Elective: Civil wrongs (torts) and the Law

4. Elective: Family and the Law


5. Independent Inquiry

6. Human Rights

7. Elective: Indigenous Australians and the Law

8. Introduction to Civil Obligations

9. Elective: Housing OR Employment OR Technology and the Law

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM:Assessment tasks reflect the variety of learning experiences undertaken by students during the course of study. They include tests, essays, assignments, problem solving, presentations, practical / field reports.

Students are assessed on their demonstrated ability in:

1. Knowing and understanding the law2. Investigating legal issues3. Responding to the law

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:Excursions will involve transport costs.



MARINE SCIENCEType: This is an Authority Subject 4 QCE Points Possible

Prerequisites: A minimum grade of sound achievement (C) in Year 10 Science is recommended

Course Outline:Marine science is concerned with researching marine environments to determine their biological and oceanographic features, and devising conservation strategies that may lead to a sustainable future. There are four areas of study: marine biology, oceanography, conservation and sustainability, and marine research skills. Students develop holistic understandings of marine issues and problems as they actively explore marine environments.

Course OverviewSemester 1 Semester 2

Exploring and understanding Marine environments

Classification Adaptations Coral reefs Snorkelling Underwater science Food webs

Coastal Environments Boating Mangrove ecosystems Coastal fringes Weather and waves Coastal processes Beach formation islands

Semester 3 Semester 4Cycles in the Marine World

Energy cycles Nutrient cycles Tectonic drift Global weather patterns SOI El Nino

Aquaculture Systems Business endeavours Future

Sustainability and management Local environments management Future sustainability Key indicators Eco tourism fisheries

Climate change Factors contributing to The science behind it Myths Future

Assessment program: A mixture of short response tests, extended marine investigations, extended response tests, multi-modal assessment.

Field trips: Snorkelling – pool sessions, Brampton Island Camp Boating – collecting water samples from Reliance and Pioneer Rivers Lamberts and Blacks Beach excursion – comparing the two beaches Local National and Marine Park management – Newry Island Camp

Special considerations:Course costs approximately $350 per year to cover costs of compulsory field work component, camps and provides access to acquiring boat licence.

Minimum suggested weekly homework time: 20 -30min each day the lesson has occurred.


MATHEMATICS A


PREREQUISITES:It is recommended that students who have demonstrated a SA or better in MAT102 should consider studying Mathematics A. Students who have not achieved at this standard in Year 10 should discuss their subject selection with their Mathematics Teacher.

COURSE OUTLINE:In Mathematics A, students develop the skills required to make decisions that affect a person’s everyday life. These skills are required in other subject areas and provide a good general background for many areas of tertiary study.

Mathematics A provides a basis for a wide range of educational and employment aspirations, including University or TAFE, Apprenticeships/Traineeships and the workforce. The topics relate to mathematics used in personal and work situations.

Course Overview


1. Measurement

2. Trigonometry

3. Data Collection

4. Scale Drawings and Plans

5. Earning Money

6. Position and Time on Earth

1. Data Display

2. Spending and Budgeting

3. Building Straight and True

4. Data Summaries

5. Quantity Surveying

6. Interest

Semester 3 Semester 41. Samples and Estimates

2. Value of Money

3. Probability and One-Way Tables

4. Probability and Two-Way Tables

5. Consumer Credit

6. Data Relationships

7. Investments

1. Queuing

2. Land Measurement

3. Surveys and Site Plans

4. Networks

5. Map Use


ASSESSMENT PROGRAM:Assessment is designed to enable students to demonstrate achievement in the course objectives of KNOWLEDGE & PROCEDURES, MODELLING & PROBLEM SOLVING and COMMUNICATION & JUSTIFICATION.

KNOWLEDGE & PROCEDURES: Students demonstrate their ability to access, select and apply mathematical definitions, rules and procedures, and to demonstrate application of sequences of mathematical procedures, with and without the use of mathematical technology.

MODELLING & PROBLEM SOLVING:Students demonstrate their ability to model situations using mathematical constructs, select and apply appropriate strategies, investigate situations mathematically, provide solutions and make informed decisions using mathematical reasoning.

COMMUNICATION & JUSTIFICATION:Students demonstrate their ability to interpret, translate, communicate, present and justify mathematical arguments and propositions, using mathematical and everyday language and symbols to develop logical supported arguments.

Each Semester, student’s complete two exams and one alternative assessment task (Extended Modelling & Problem Solving or Report)

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:A scientific calculator is considered essential to successfully complete this course.

NOTE: Mathematics A may be chosen with Mathematics B but cannot be chosen with Prevocational Mathematics or Mathematics C.



MATHEMATICS B

TYPE: This is an Authority Subject 4 QCE Points Possible PREREQUISITES: It is recommended that students who have demonstrated a High Achievement or better in MAT102 should consider studying Mathematics B.

Students who have not achieved at this standard in Year 10 should discuss their subject selection with their Mathematics Teacher.

COURSE OUTLINE:In Mathematics B, students will develop mathematical skills that form the basis for further study in mathematics. These skills are required in diverse fields such as Engineering, Physics, Agriculture, Food Technology, Biology, Economics and Management.

Mathematics B is recommended for students who are interested in University studies in disciplines involving mathematics and some apprenticeships.

Course Overview

Semester 1 Semester 21. Exponentials and Basic Algebra

2. Trigonometry

3. Applied Statistics

4. Linear Functions

5. Periodic Functions

6. Rates of Change

1. Quadratic Functions

2. Differentiation

3. Trigonometric Functions

4. Exponentials and Logarithms

5. Probability

6. Introduction to Integration

Semester 3 Semester 41. Polynomial Functions

2. Derivatives of Periodic Functions

3. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

4. Integration Methods and Applications

5. Probability Distributions

6. Optimisation Methods

1. Financial Applications of Exponential Functions

2. Integration and Areas

3. Optimisation

4. Graphs of General Functions

5. Solving Trigonometric Equations


ASSESSMENT PROGRAM:Assessment is designed to enable students to demonstrate achievement in the course objectives of KNOWLEDGE & PROCEDURES, MODELLING & PROBLEM SOLVING and COMMUNICATION & JUSTIFICATION.KNOWLEDGE & PROCEDURES: Students demonstrate their ability to access, select and apply mathematical definitions, rules and procedures, and to demonstrate application of sequences of mathematical procedures, with and without the use of mathematical technology.




SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:A graphics calculator (approximately $180) is essential to successfully complete this course.



MATHEMATICS C


PREREQUISITE:It is recommended that students who have demonstrated a High Achievement or better in MAT102 should consider studying Mathematics C.

Students must show a keen interest and ability in mathematics.

COREQUISITE:Students must also study Mathematics B.

COURSE OUTLINE:Mathematics C equips students with the skills required for further study of mathematics and other tertiary courses including Engineering, Information Technology, Economics and Finance.

Mathematics C is recommended for students who show a keen interest and ability in mathematics and those that are interested in University studies in disciplines involving mathematics. Successful completion of Mathematics C may be beneficial for students wishing to undertake an Electrical Apprenticeship.

Course Overview

Semester 1 Semester 21. Real and Complex Number Systems

2. Introduction to Groups

3. Matrices and Applications

4. Vectors and Applications

5. Structures and Patterns


2. Real and Complex Number Systems

3. Structures and Patterns

4. Matrices and Applications



2. Plain Geometry

3. Real and Complex Number Systems

4. Calculus

1. Calculus

2. Dynamics

3. Probability and Statistics


ASSESSMENT PROGRAM:Assessment is designed to enable students to demonstrate achievement in the course objectives of KNOWLEDGE & PROCEDURES, MODELLING & PROBLEM SOLVING and COMMUNICATION & JUSTIFICATION.

KNOWLEDGE & PROCEDURES: Students demonstrate their ability to access, select and apply mathematical definitions, rules and procedures, and to demonstrate application of sequences of mathematical procedures, with and without the use of mathematical technology.




SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: A graphics calculator (approximately $180) is essential to successfully complete this course.

NOTE: Mathematics C must be chosen with Mathematics B but cannot be chosen with Prevocational Mathematics or Mathematics A.



MODERN HISTORY


PREREQUISITES: Nil

COURSE OUTLINE:Modern History is an academic subject which emphasises research, enquiry, information processing, communication skills and analytical skills.

Its ultimate purpose is to equip students with the tools to be able to find their way to an understanding of people and the complex social processes which shaped the past and continue to influence the present.

As well as being invaluable preparation for QCS and tertiary studies, History is also about training for employment. It teaches skills which are invaluable, not necessarily in a particular job, but in the workforce generally: adaptability, literacy and the ability to evaluate. It is of high value to employers in journalism, research and the business sector especially for the information research and communication skills it fosters.

Course Overview


Ideas and Beliefs, Study of Power Studies of Conflict, Studies of Hope


National History, Studies of Change History and the Global Perspective

* Order of semester units may change due to composite classes.

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM:Types of assessment range from multiple choice and short answer tasks extended writing essays, student research work, debates, other oral work, and model building and so on.



MUSIC


PRE-REQUISITES:Preferred to have completed Year 10 Music or have had some previous experience. The ability to read music is essential in the Senior Music course. Students who do not read music will need to consult with the Music Co-ordinator.

COURSE OUTLINE:This subject runs as a composite class (Year 11/12) at Pioneer SHS. The course is set out in a “Year A” (even years) and “Year B” (odd years) structure as shown below (so that both Years 11 and 12 study the same units at the same time), with Year 12 students working on more advanced assessment tasks than the Year 11 students. By the end of the two-year course of study all students will have completed all of the units shown below.

Semester 1 (Year A) Semester 2 (Year A)1. “Keys and Chords”2. “ Music of the Theatre”

3. “Who Are We”4. Love and Loss

Semester 1 (Year B) Semester 2 (Year B)1. “Instruments and Orchestration” 2. “Australian Rock and Pop”

3. “Wide Horizons”

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM:

Assessment in Music is classified by three dimensions:

Analysing: Includes the evaluation of musical repertoire through deconstruction (Exam Based)Composing: Music for Piano, Vocal and Instrumental Groups (Assignment Based)Performing: Demonstration of practical skills using voice or a chosen instrument (Practical Assessment)

MINIMUM SUGGESTED WEEKLY HOMEWORK TIME: 2 Hours


PHYSICAL EDUCATION

TYPE: This is an Authority Subject. 4 QCE Points Possible

PREREQUISITES: BHE 102 is recommended.

COURSE OUTLINE:Physical Education involves the study of physical activity and engages students as intelligent performers, learning through participating in physical activity. As a subject, it focuses on the physical and social factors which influence individual and team performance.

Physical Education at Pioneer follows a ‘term - revisited’ model where practical units are taught at a basic level in Year 11 and revisited at an advanced level in Year 12.

Course Overview:

Semester 1 Semester 21. Volleyball.

2. How We Learn Physical Skills.

3. Athletics.

4. Energy for Physical Performance.

1. Touch.

2. Training, Exercise and Physical Performance.

3. Futsal

4. Figureoa framework factors affecting participation

Semester 3 Semester 41. Volleyball.

2. Biomechanics of Sport.

3. Athletics.

4. Developing Physical Performance Capabilities.

1. Touch.

2. Figureoa framework factors affecting

participation

3. Futsal

4. Figureoa framework factors affecting

participation

In teaching time, assessment and weighting of results, Physical Education is 50% practical and 50% theoretical.

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM:All units are assessed through judgements in three (3) areas – acquiring knowledge or skill, applying knowledge or skill and evaluating. Theoretical tasks include completing modules, research assignments, essays under exam conditions, reports and journals.Practical tasks include isolated skills, modified tasks and game play.

MINIMUM SUGGESTED WEEKLY HOMEWORK TIME: 2-3 hours (depending on physical activity) Students need to complete both practical and theoretical areas for homework.


PHYSICS


PREREQUISITES: A minimum grade of high achievement (B) in Year 10 Science is recommended

COURSE OUTLINE:Physics is the study of matter and energy. Through experimentation, physicists seek to discover the natural laws which govern the universe.

Topics studied in this course include: measurement and experimentation magnetism and electromagnetism forces and motion sound energy and momentum space travel optics thermal physics electricity and electronics atomic and nuclear physics.

Course Overview

Semester 1 Semester 21. Measurement

2. Forces

3. Motion

1. Energy

2. Light

3. Optics

4. Waves

Semester 3 Semester 41. Electrostatics

2. Electricity

3. Electromagnetism

1. Electronics

2. Robotics

3. Thermal Physics

4. Atomic Physics

5. Relativity

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM:Students are expected to complete written exams, to write experiment reports, design experiments where necessary and complete a practical project in Year 11 & 12.

MINIMUM SUGGESTED WEEKLY HOMEWORK TIME: Students should complete a minimum of 20-30 minutes homework after each lesson to revise, and practise skills and questions.


AUTHORITY REGISTERED SUBJECTS AVAILABLE

Subject Code

Pre-vocational Maths PVM

English Communication ENC

Early Childhood Studies ECJ

Industrial Graphics Skills GSK

Recreation RCJ

Aquatic Practices AQP

Engineering Skills ESK

Building & Construction Skills BSK

Tourism TRM

Media Arts in Practice MAP

Arts in Practice AIP


PRE-VOCATIONAL MATHSTYPE: This is an Authority Registered Subject 4 QCE Points Possible

This subject is aimed at students who do not require an OP score and find other Senior Mathematics courses unsuitable for their needs. Students are provided with the opportunity to gain skills in numeracy.

COURSE OUTLINE: This course aims to assist students by developing their ability to use mathematics efficiently and critically to make informed decisions in their daily lives.

Students study five topics (number, data, location and time, measurement and finance) that are integrated into real world learning contexts.

Course Overview

Semester 1 Semester 21. Health and Exercise

2. Measuring Your Income

3. Travel Mathematics

1. Bills, Bills, Bills

2. Touring Australia

3. Choc Chip Cookies

Semester 3 Semester 41. Travelling Overseas

2. Average Teenager

3. Orienteering

1. Cool Pools

2. Investing and Borrowing

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM:

KNOWING: Students demonstrate knowledge of content and use given rules, operations and procedures to carry out simple, familiar tasks.APPLYING:Students interpret and analyse different contexts, identify familiar mathematics, develop strategies, then select and apply rules and procedures to carry out tasksEXPLAINING:Students use basic mathematical and everyday language to present and explain their responses to tasks in both familiar and different contexts.

For each unit, students submit a Folio of Exercises that comprises of weekly worksheets and one assignment/project.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: A calculator is considered essential to successfully complete this course.

NOTE: Prevocational Mathematics cannot be chosen with Mathematics A, B or C.

MINIMUM SUGGESTED WEEKLY HOMEWORK TIME: At the teacher’s discretion (approximately 30 minutes).


ENGLISH COMMUNICATION

TYPE: This is an Authority Registered Subject 4 QCE Points Possible

PREREQUISITES: Students must complete either English or English Communication in Year 11 and 12

Students who do English Communication will do three elements within the subject(a) Work (b) Leisure(c) The Community

The emphasis in the subject is to make students confident and competent in written and oral language. Assessment will be equally divided between oral and written language.

The following themes and organising centres are studied over the four semesters of the course.

Course Overview


Me, myself and work Our Community


The World of Media Preparing for the Future

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM:

Students will maintain a folio of written and oral tasks and will do a minimum of six pieces per year. Students will receive criteria based A-E results.Assessment in Year 11 is traditionally formative and the work done in Year 12 is summative. If a student elects to leave school prior to the end of the course, however, their result will be based on completed assessment, whether in Year 11 or 12.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Students in Year 11 and 12 may, from time to time, attend live performances or significant films in the course of their studies. While we attempt to keep costs to a minimum, students are reminded that transport and admission costs are not provided by the school. Field trips to places such as newspaper houses incur student transport costs.

MINIMUM SUGGESTED WEEKLY HOMEWORK TIME: 1 hour


EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIESTYPE: This is an Authority Registered Subject. 4 QCE Points Possible

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: An interest in working with young children.

COURSE OUTLINE: Early Childhood Studies focuses on learning about children aged from birth to five years. Through knowing and understanding how children grow, develop and learn, you will be able to interact effectively with children and positively influence their development into confident, independent and caring adults.

Core topics:Fundamentals of early childhood: Growth and development

Relationships and identityConnectedness, WellbeingPoliciesPathways

Practices in early childhood Play-based learningResponsivenessActive learning environmentsObservations.

Electives: Play and creativityLiteracy and numeracy skillsBeing in a safe placeHealth and physical wellbeing Indoor and outdoor learning environments.

LEARNING & ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES: Early Childhood Studies is an activity-based subject that focuses on how children grow, develop and learn. You will have opportunities to observe and interact with children, and to implement play-based learning activities. The course includes excursions and visits to quality early childhood settings, in locations such as childcare centres, playgrounds, kindergartens, and community welfare organisations. Students care for simulated baby dolls that cry and need care.

Assessment in Early Childhood Studies allows you to demonstrate knowledge and understanding, analysing and applying, and planning, justifying and evaluating early childhood learning through play-based learning activities. You will have a chance to present information to audiences through writing and speaking, or by combining modes for a presentation.

PATHWAYS: This subject is an introduction to working in Early Childhood Education and Care. Future pathways could include: Childcare Assistant, Family Daycare Educator, Early Childhood Teacher or Social Worker.

FEEs: Nil

MINIMUM SUGGESTED WEELKY HOMEWORK TIME: 1 hours

FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact the Home Economics HOD, Mrs Sally Munns – [email protected].


INDUSTRIAL GRAPHICS SKILLSTYPE: This is an Authority Registered Subject 4 QCE Points Possible

PREREQUISITES: GPH401Recommended students have previous experience in Graphics. Industrial Graphics Skills is complementary to Building & Construction Skills and Engineering Skills

COURSE OUTLINE:Industrial Graphics Skills focuses on industry practices and drafting processes required to produce the technical drawings used in a variety of industries, including building and construction, engineering and furnishing.

The subject includes two core topics — ‘Industry practices’ and ‘Drafting processes’. Industry practices are used by manufacturing enterprises to manage the manufacturing of products from raw materials. Drafting processes combine drawing skills and procedures with knowledge of materials and tools to produce industry-specific technical drawings. Students explore the knowledge, understanding and skills of the core topics through selected industry-based electives in response to local needs, available resources and teacher expertise.

Core Units Industry Practices Manufacturing techniques

Workplace health and safetyPersonal and interpersonal skillsProduct quality

Drafting Processes Drawing skills and proceduresSpecificationsTools & Materials

Electives Building and construction Engineering draftingFurnishing

Students studying Industrial Graphics Skills will gain experience and skills in: fundamental drawing skills including using computer-aided drafting (CAD) software to generate pictorial and orthographic views, following a CAD tutorial to develop a 3D digital model, demonstrating file-management

ASSESSMENT:

Students will be assessed on: Project workExamsPractical demonstrationsWritten / Spoken / Multi modal presentations

FEES: NilSPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:All necessary drawing equipment is to be provided by the student and brought to class each day. This includes:

60° - 30° Set squares (No.10 size) Compass & dividers (Technical Standard)Automatic pencil (0.5 mm) & 2H leadsWhite eraser

NOTE: Choose either Industrial Graphics or Graphics (both cannot be studied at the same time)



RECREATION

TYPE: This is an Authority Registered Subject. 4 QCE Points Possible

PREREQUISITES: BHE is recommended.

COURSE OUTLINE:Recreation studies is a practically-based course designed for willing, enthusiastic participants. Students must be prepared to involve themselves in every activity. Each semester also includes a theoretical component.

Course Overview


Introduction to the Recreation IndustryTeam games and sportsLiving a Healthy LifestyleIndividual games and sports

Camp craft, cooking and orienteering 1Coaching small groups


Team games and sportsFitness training for sports

Camp craft, cooking and orienteering 2Running tournaments

It is essential that students selecting this course be willing and physically capable to become involved in all aspects of the course.

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM:All units are assessed through judgements in three (3) areas – acquiring knowledge or skill, applying knowledge or skill and evaluating. Theoretical tasks include completing modules, research assignments and exams.Practical tasks include isolated skills, modified tasks and game play.

MINIMUM SUGGESTED WEEKLY HOMEWORK TIME: ½ - 1 hour (towards the end of each unit only).


AQUATIC PRACTICES


PRE-REQUISITES: Mathematics and English

COURSE OUTLINE:Marine and Aquatic Practices equips students with skills that are needed in the Marine Transport, Recreation, Fishing and Aquaculture Industries.

Course Overview


1. Snorkelling

2. Dangerous Marine Creatures

3. Commercial Fishing

1. Marine radio

2. Boating

3. Weather and tides


1. OH & S at Sea and First Aid

2. Navigation

3. Ecosystems (Reef and mangroves)

1. Global Traditional Hunting rights

2. Recreational Fishing

3. Aquaculture

ASSESSMENT PROGRAM:Each topic covered in Aquatic Practices is assessed with an exam, written assignment with some practical skills assessment.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:Activities such as snorkelling and Boating do incur costs that need to be covered as they arise. Opportunity to attain a Boat Licence is provide as an option during the 2 year program and results in an approximate cost of $250 over the duration of the course.



ENGINEERING SKILLSTYPE: This is an Authority Registered Subject 4 QCE points Possible

PREREQUISITES: BME102 is recommended

COURSE OUTLINE:Engineering Skills provides students the opportunity to undertake a range of tasks within the context of the Engineering industry. The course consists of project-based activities and theoretical studies which expose students to basic workshop machinery and equipment, materials, processes and safety.Engineering Skills focuses on the processes required to create, maintain and repair predominantly metal products in the engineering manufacturing industry.

By doing manufacturing tasks, students develop skills relevant to a range of industry-based electives and future employment opportunities. They understand industry practices, interpret specifications, including technical drawings, demonstrate and apply safe practical production processes with hand/power tools and machinery, communicate using oral, written and graphical modes, organise, calculate and plan production processes and evaluate the products they create using predefined specifications.

Core Units Industry Practices Manufacturing techniques

Workplace health and safetyPersonal and interpersonal skillsProduct quality

Production Processes SpecificationsToolsMaterials

Electives Fitting and machiningSheet metal workingWelding and Fabrication

Students studying Engineering Skills will gain experience and skills in:

Soldering Welding

Mechanical Cutting Use of Hand and Power Tools

Sheet metal work Machining.

ASSESSMENT:Students will be assessed on: Project work

ExamsPractical demonstrationsWritten / Spoken / Multi modal presentations

PATHWAYS:Engineering Skills is an introduction to employment opportunities such as a sheet metal worker, metal fabricator, welder, maintenance fitter, metal machinist, locksmith, air-conditioning mechanic, refrigeration mechanic or automotive mechanic.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:Wearing steel cap boots, overalls or jeans and long sleeve cotton shirt, safety glasses and hearing protection are all compulsory. These must be purchased as part of the subject requirements.



BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION SKILLSTYPE: This is an Authority Registered Subject 4 QCE Points Possible

PREREQUISITES: BWO102 is recommended.

COURSE OUTLINE:Building and Construction Skills provides students the opportunity to undertake a range of tasks within the construction industry. The course consists of activities which expose students to basic plant and equipment, materials, processes and safety.

Construction will allow students to develop skills relevant to a range of industry-based electives and future employment opportunities. They understand industry practices, interpret specifications, including information and drawings, safely demonstrate construction skills and procedures with hand/power tools and equipment, communicate using oral, written and graphical modes, organise, calculate and plan construction processes and evaluate the structures they create using predefined specifications. Core Units

Industry Practices Building and construction techniques Workplace health and safetyPersonal and interpersonal skillsProduct quality

Construction Processes SpecificationsToolsMaterials

Electives Building walls to scaleFramework and concretingPlastering and paintingTilingGeneral construction skills

Students studying Building and Construction Skills will gain experience and skills in the safe operation of hand/power tools equipment maintenance storage of tools and equipment measuring techniques


ExamsPractical demonstrationsWritten / Spoken / Multi modal presentations

FEEs: Subject Fee - $50 per year

PATHWAYS:Building and Construction Skills is an introduction to employment opportunities in civil, residential or commercial building and construction fields. These include roles such as bricklayer, plasterer, concreter, painter and decorator, carpenter, joiner, roof tiler, plumber, landscaper and electrician.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:Safe work shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection are compulsory. These must be purchased and used as part of the subject requirements. Student must have displayed safe behaviour in Year 10 ITD classes.



TOURISM


PREREQUISITES: Nil

COURSE OUTLINE:Tourism has become the world’s biggest industry and its potential impact on societies and their economic and ecological future is enormous. The tourism industry is one of Australia’s fastest growing industries, and has assumed increasing importance in Australian society as a source of expanding employment opportunities.

Tourism is designed to provide students with a variety of intellectual, technical, operational and workplace skills. It also enables students to gain an understanding of the role of the tourism industry and the structure, scope and operation of the related tourism sectors of travel, hospitality and visitor services. The development of students’ tourism-related knowledge and skills will also allow for the development of the key competencies, in contexts that arise naturally from the learning experiences and assessment practices of the subject.

In the course of their studies, students will collect, analyse, and organise information, individually and in teams, particularly in the performance of practical tasks. They will plan and organise activities, and will have opportunities to propose and implement solutions to tourism-related situations. They will be involved in communicating ideas, information, opinions, arguments and conclusions, in a variety of formats for a variety of audiences. As part of their learning and classroom experiences, students will have opportunities to employ mathematical skills, and will be continuously involved in using technologies related to tourism business.

UNITS:Introduction to TourismLocal TourismTheme ParksNiche TourismEmployment Procedures and ProtocolsGlobal Tourism


ExamsWritten / Spoken / Multi modal presentations

PATHWAYS:Tourism is an introduction to employment opportunities in Travel Agencies, Resort and Hotel management, Sales, Advertising and Hospitality.



MEDIA ARTS IN PRACTICE

Type: This is an authority registered subject 4 QCE Points Possible

PREREQUISITES: NIL

COURSE OUTLINEMedia Arts in Practice involves creating representations of the world and telling stories through the communication technologies of television, film and photography. It is a practically based subject where students will explore the different elements of still and moving images and sound technologies.

Students will design and produce a variety of media products such as music videos, film clips, short films, documentaries/mockumentaries and photographic folios. Written tasks will involve designs, story boards and film reviews. There are opportunities for both individual and group activities.

Career optionsMedia Arts in Practice can lead to a wide range of careers. These include, working in:Media research, animation, Business, creative industries, journalism, marketing, film-making, publishing broadcasting, television, web design, multimedia industry,

AssessmentStudents will develop knowledge, understanding and skills from three core topics:Media technologiesMedia communicationsMedia in society

Student are assessed via three dimensions:Knowing and understandingApplying and analysingCreating and evaluating


VISUAL ARTS IN PRACTICE

Type: This is an Authority Registered Subject 4 QCE Points Possible

Pre-requisites: Nil

COURSE OUTLINEVisual Arts in Practice is an arts course with a practical and vocational orientation. The course encourages students to participate as artist practitioners, taking projects from initial conception through to completion. Individual and creative responses are fostered as students communicate ideas and information through arts making. Where applicable, students also learn about relevant workplace health and safety issues, effective work practices and arts administration, leading to the acquisition of necessary skills for a beginning practitioner. The main strands covered over the four semesters of Years 11 and 12 are fine art, design and craft.

Assessment Program

Year 11 assessment is formative only, while in Yea 12 assessment is both formative and summative. Assessment is based on the mandatory aspects of the syllabus which are in the Dimensions of:

Knowing and Understanding Applying and Analysing Creating and Evaluating

Assessment items are predominantly practical with supporting written, oral or multimodal responses related to each unit of work.

Career OpportunitiesA course of study in Visual Arts in Practice can establish a basis for employment in fields of design, styling, decorating, illustrating, drafting, visual merchandising, make-up artistry, advertising, business, hair dressing, and photography.


CERTIFICATE SUBJECTS - Vocational Education and Training subjects available RTO 30424

Subject Code

Cert I & II in Visual Arts – CUA10315 & CUA20715 CUA

Cert II in Business - BSB20115 BUS

Cert II in Information, Digital Media and Technology – ICT20115 IDT

Cert I & II in Hospitality - SIT10216 & SIT20216 VHT

Cert lll in Fitness – SIS30315 FTN

Please note all Vocational Education Certificate course are only available should there be sufficient numbers of students and Pioneer SHS is able to provide suitably qualified staff to offer the course in 2018.


CERTIFICATE I & II IN VISUAL ARTS – CUA10315 & CUA20715

SUBJECT TYPE: VET DURATION: Two years 6 QCE Points Possible

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: BCR102 is recommended DELIVERED: On site at Pioneer SHS – RTO 30424

QUALIFICATION PACKAGING RULES:

Cert I Visual Arts CUA10315 (Status – Current) Total number of units = 6 (3 Core units & 3 elective units) Core units

BSBWHS201 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others CUAACD101 Use basic drawing techniques CUAPRP101 Use ideas and techniques to develop creative work

Elective units BSBCMM101 Apply basic Communication Skills BSBITU201 Produce simple word processed documents MSFPF2007 Assemble a Basic Artwork Package

Cert II Visual Arts CUA20715 (Status – Current)Total number of units = 9 (4 Core units & 5 elective units) Core units

BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others CUAACD101 Use basic drawing techniques CUAPPR201 Make simple creative work CUARES202 Source and use information relevant to own arts practice

Elective units – Select 5

CUADRA201 Develop Drawing Skills CUAPAI201 Develop Painting Skills CUAPRI201 Develop Printmaking Skills CUAJWL201 Develop Jewellery Making Skills CUASCU201 Develop Sculptural Skills MSFPF2007 Assemble a Basic Artwork Package

COURSE OVERVIEW: The program of study is based on projects. Certificate I is embedded in the Certificate II structure and so by the end of the two years students should have gained a Certificate I and a Certificate II if the meet all the course requirements.

Semester Project Units of CompetencySem 1 Workplace Health

and Safety

Drawing

BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and othersCUAACD101 Use basic drawing techniquesCUADRA201 Develop Drawing Skills

Sem 2 Painting

Communication

BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others CUAACD101 Use basic drawing techniquesCUAPAI201 Develop painting skillsCUARES202 Source and use information relevant to own arts practiceBSBCMM101 Apply basic Communication Skills

Sem 3 Printmaking

Framing

BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and othersCUAACD101 Use basic drawing techniquesCUAPRP101 Use ideas and techniques to develop creative workCUAPRI201 Develop printmaking skillsMSFPF2007 Assemble a Basic Artwork Package

Sem 4 Sculpture

Jewellery

BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and othersCUAPRP101 Use ideas and techniques to develop creative workCUAPPR201 Make simple creative work


Business DocumentsCUAACD101 Use basic drawing techniquesCUASCU201 Develop sculptural skills CUAJWL201 Develop jewellery-making skillsBSBITU201 Produce simple word processed documents

LEARNING EXPERIENCES: A range of teaching and learning strategies will be used to deliver the competencies. These include:3. Practical tasks4. Group work 5. Activities in simulated work environments

ASSESSMENT: Assessment is competency based and therefore no levels of achievement are awarded. Assessment for this qualification is continuous and units of competency have been clustered into groups and assessed this way. Assessment includes observation, portfolios, questioning along with the submission of experimental and major art works. A Visual Diary must also be submitted which includes handouts, research and development of ideas.

PATHWAYS: After achieving this qualification, people could progress to a wide range of other qualifications in visual arts and craft, or the creative industries more broadly. Students may undertake Certificate III in Visual Art.

FEEs: Students need to provide their own Visual Diaries and general resources such as pencils. These need to be resupplied by the student once they are used up. There is a subject fee of $30 per year.

MINIMUM SUGGESTED WEELKY HOMEWORK TIME: 1 hour

FURTHER INFORMATION: For information regarding support services and other general VET information please or information about the Visual Art Course, contact the VET HOD / Visual Art Trainer, Mrs Sally Munns – [email protected]. Students will be provided with access to a Student VET Handbook.

SERVICE AGREEMENT: This is a two year course. The RTO guarantees that the student will be provided with every opportunity to complete the certificate as per the rights and obligations outlined in the enrolment process and information handbooks provided. If the certificate course is no longer offered through our school, arrangements will be made for the student to complete this through an outside RTO. Students successfully achieving all qualifications requirements will be provided with a Qualification Certificate and record of results. Students who achieve at least one unit (but not the full qualification) will receive a Statement of Attainment. We have a complaints and appeals policy available of the Pioneer SHS website.

Correct at time of publication (10 Aug 2017) but subject to change.


mailto:[email protected]

CERTIFICATE II IN BUSINESS – BSB20115


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Nil DELIVERED: On site at Pioneer SHS


Total number of units = 12 (1 Core unit & 11 elective units) Core units

BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and othersElective units

BSBWOR202 Organise and complete daily work activities BSBITU201 Produce simple word processed documents BSBITU202 Create and use spread sheets BSBITU303 Design and produce text documents BSBITU203 Communicate Electronically BSBINM202 Handle Mail BSBWOR204 Use business technology BSBIND201 Process and maintain workplace information BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers BSBCMM201 Communicate in the workplace BSBIND201 Work effectively in a business environment

COURSE OUTLINE: This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of mainly routine tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in a defined context, working under direct supervision in the business area. Students will be able to gain employment in areas such administration, business, reception.


1. BSBWOR202Organise and complete daily work activities

2. BSBITU201 Prepare simple word processed documents

3. BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others

1. BSBITU304 Produce spread sheets

2. BSBITU306Design and produce business documents

Semester 3 Semester 41. BSBITU203

Communicate Electronically2. BSBINM202

Handle Mail3. BSBITU303

Design and produce text documents

1. BSBITU301 Create and use databases

2. BSBCUS201Deliver a service to customers

3. BSBCMM201Communicate in the workplace

4. BSBIND201Work effectively in a business environment


LEARNING EXPERIENCES: A range of teaching and learning strategies will be used to deliver the competencies. These include:6. Practical tasks7. Group work 8. Activities in simulated work environments

ASSESSMENT: Assessment is competency based and therefore no levels of achievement are awarded. Assessment for this qualification is continuous and units of competency have been clustered into groups and assessed this way. Assessment includes observation, portfolios, and questioning.

FEEs: Nil


FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact the Business HOD, Mrs Carolyn Young - [email protected]. For information regarding support services and other general VET information please contact the VET HOD, Mrs Sally Munns – [email protected]. Students will be provided with access to a Student VET Handbook.





CERTIFICATE II INFORMATION, DIGITAL MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION – ICT20115


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Nil DELIVERED: On site at Pioneer SHS


Total number of units = 14 (7 Core units & 7 elective units) Core units

BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices ICTICT201 Use computer operating systems and hardware ICTICT202 Work and communicate effectively in an ICT environment ICTICT203 Operate application software packages ICTICT204 Operate a digital media technology package ICTWEB201 Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement

Elective units CUFCAM201A Assist with a basic camera shoot CUFDIG303A Produce and prepare photo images CUFSOU204A Perform basic sound editing ICTICT205 Design basic organisational documents using computing packages ICTICT207 Integrate commercial computing packages ICTICT210 Operate database applications ICPDMT321 Capture a digital image

COURSE OUTLINE:This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for individuals to safely perform foundation digital literacy tasks using a personal computer and a range of software applications and digital devices.

Semester 1 Semester 21. BSBWHS201 Contribute to the health and safety of

self and others 2. BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally

sustainable work practices3. ICTICT201 Use computer operating systems and

hardware4. ICTWEB201 Use social media tools for collaboration

and engagement

1. ICTICT202 Work and communicate effectively in an IT environment

2. ICTICT203 Operate application software packages3. ICTICT204 Operate a digital media technology

package

Semester 3 Semester 41. ICTICT207 Integrate commercial computing packages2. ICTICT205 Design basic organisational documents using

computing packages3. ICTICT210 Operate database applications

1. CUFCAM201A Assist with a basic camera shoot2. ICPDMT321 Capture a digital image3. CUFDIG303A Produce and prepare photo images4. CUFSOU204A Perform basic sound editing


LEARNING EXPERIENCES: A range of teaching and learning strategies will be used to deliver the competencies. These include:9. Practical tasks10.Group work 11.Activities in simulated work environments

ASSESSMENT: Assessment is competency based and therefore no levels of achievement are awarded. Assessment for this qualification is continuous and units of competency have been clustered into groups and assessed this way. Assessment includes observation, portfolios, questioning.

PATHWAYS: This entry level qualification provides the foundation skills and knowledge to use information and communications technology (ICT) in any industry. This qualification provides basic digital literacy skills to support a wide range of varying industry occupations in areas such as business and administration. Once completed successfully, students may undertake a range of other Certificate III qualifications.

FEEs: Nil


FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact the Business HOD Mrs Carolyn Young, [email protected] For information regarding support services and other general VET information please contact the VET HOD, Mrs Sally Munns – [email protected]. Students will be provided with access to a Student VET Handbook.






CERT l & II IN HOSPITALITY – FOOD AND BEVERAGE – SIT10216 & SIT20316

SUBJECT TYPE: VET- Partnership with Club Training Australia - RTO 31607 and Pioneer SHS – RTO 30424

DURATION: Two years 6 QCE Points Possible DELIVERED: Face to Face (On site at Pioneer SHS). May also utilise Commercial kitchens at other venues.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Nil, though an interest in the Hospitality Industry and a desire to serve customers is essential. Work placement (12 shifts) is compulsory. The Cert II Hospitality component of this course is delivered in partnership with Club Training Australia. RTO – 31607. The qualification utilises VETiS (Vocational Education and Training in Schools) funding. This allows students to access this course at no cost, however students should be aware that they can only select one (1) VETIS funded course whilst at school.

QUALIFICATION PACKAGING RULES: Cert II Hospitality SIT10216 (Status – Current)Total number of units = 6 (4 Core units & 2 elective units) CORE UNITS - 3 units

BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others SITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practices SITXCCS001 Provide customer information & assistance

ELECTIVE UNITS - 3 units SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety SITHFAB004 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages SITHFAB007 Serve food and beverages

Cert II Hospitality SIT20316 (Status – Current)Total number of units = 12 (6 Core units & 6 elective units)CORE UNITS – 6 units

BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others SITHIND002 Source and use information on the hospitality industry SITHIND003 Use hospitality skills effectively SITXCOM002 Show social and cultural sensitivity SITXCCS003 Interact with customers SITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practices

ELECTIVE UNITS – 6 units SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety (prerequisite for 3 electives) SITHFAB002 Provide responsible service of alcohol SITHFAB004 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages SITHFAB007 Serve food and beverage SITHGAM001 Provide responsible gambling service BSBCMM201 Communicate in the workplace

Upon successful completion, students are certified with 6 QCE Credits Nationally recognised qualifications

Certificate l in Hospitality SIT10216– Food and Beverage (2 credits - Elective) – RTO – Pioneer SHS Certificate ll in Hospitality SIT20316 – Food and Beverage (4 Credits – Core) – RTO – Club Training Australia


http://www.clubtraining.com.au/

PATHWAYS: This program will allow students to enter the workforce with the skills and knowledge required to secure an entry level position in a hospitality and/or food service establishment, in various hospitality settings such as restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops. After achieving this qualification, people could undertake SIT30216 Certificate III in Hospitality.

FEES: Purchase of Pioneer SHS Hospitality Uniform Shirt - $30 (approximately). Course free but uses VETiS funding.

COURSE OVERVIEWPROJECT DETAILS COMPETENCIESSemester 1 – Year 11

Coffee Shop

Weekly Coffee Shop – Open to Staff and Senior StudentsStudents cook a savoury and a sweet dish each week.Students make a range of hot and cold beverages including Latte, cappuccino, short black, flat white, mocha, and macchiato and flavoured milk shakes. Students take responsibility for taking and serving orders, along with financial accountability

SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safetySITHCCS001Provide customer information & assistanceSITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practicesSITXCCS003 Interact with customersBSBCMM201 Communicate in the workplace

Industry TourTour of Local Hospitality Venues – Suggested venuesSporting Club (Harrup Park), Cinema (BCC), Resort (Ocean International), Age Care Facility (Good Shepard Lodge)

SITHGAM001 Provide responsible gambling serviceSITHCCS001Provide customer information & assistanceSITHIND002 Source and use information on hospitality industrySITXCOM002 Show social and cultural sensitivitySITHFAB002 Provide responsible service of alcohol

Function AAustralia’s Biggest Morning TeaDesign, cater and serve a “High Tea” for Pioneer SHS Staff and Volunteers

SITXCCS003 Interact with customersSITHFAB004 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beveragesSITHFAB007 Serve food and beverageBSBWOR203 Work effectively with others

Semester 2 – Year 11

Coffee Shop Weekly Coffee Shop As above (coffee shop)

Work Placement Work Placement in an approved venue 1 Week SITHIND003 Use hospitality skills effectivelySITHFAB002 Source and use information on hospitality industry

Function BInternational Women’s Day BreakfastCater and serve breakfast for female Year 8 and Year 12 students and female staff

As above (functions)

Semester 3-Year 12


Hospitality Camp

4 day camp to WhitsundaysTour of Whitsunday Coffee Gold PlantationTraining and WP Shifts at Hamilton Island Resort & Daydream Island ResortWP Shift at Airlie Beach Backpackers

SITXCCS003 Interact with customersSITHIND003 Use hospitality skills effectivelyBSBWOR203 Communicate in the workplaceSITHIND002 Source and use information on the hospitality industry

Work Placement Work Placement in an approved venue 1 week As above (work placement)

Semester 4 – Year 12


Function C Melbourne Cup Lunch Design, cater and serve a Melbourne Cup Lunch As above (functions)

Function DIndustry Breakfast Cater and serve breakfast for local employers involved in the Pioneer SHS SATs program

As above (functions)

ASSESSMENT: Assessment is competency based and therefore no levels of achievement are awarded. Assessment includes observation, portfolios, questioning and feedback from workplace supervisors.



FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact the VET HOD, Mrs Sally Munns – [email protected]. Students will be provided with access to a Student VET Handbook.





CERTIFICATE III IN FITNESS - SIS30315 (Stand alone)

SUBJECT TYPE: VET - Partnership with Binnacle Training (RTO Code: 31319)

DURATION: 2 Years DELIVERED: Face to Face and Online (On site at Pioneer SHS)

IMPORTANT: This Subject Outline is to be read in conjunction with Binnacle Training's Program Disclosure Statement (PDS). The PDS sets out the services and training products Binnacle Training provides and those services carried out by the 'Partner School' (i.e. the delivery of training and assessment services). To access Binnacle's PDS, visit: http://www.binnacletraining.com.au/rto.php and select ‘RTO Files’.

REASONS TO STUDY THE SUBJECT: Binnacle’s Certificate III in Fitness ‘Fitness in Schools’ program is offered as a senior subject where students deliver a range of fitness programs and services to clients within their school community. Graduates will be competent in a range of essential skills – such as undertaking client health assessments, planning and delivering fitness programs, and conducting group fitness sessions in indoor and outdoor fitness settings, including with older adult clients.

QCE Credits: Successful completion of the Certificate III in Fitness contributes eight (8) credits towards a student’s QCE. Successful completion of the Certificate II in Sport and Recreation (optional entry qualification) contributes an additional four (4) credits towards a student’s QCE.

This program also includes the following: First Aid qualification and CPR certificate; plus optional sport-specific coach/official accreditation.

A range of career pathway options including an alternative entry into university.Direct pathway into Certificate IV in Fitness (Personal Trainer) with Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT).

TOPICS OF STUDY

YEAR 11Students enrol in qualification: SIS20115 Certificate II in Sport and Recreation

TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4

Health, Safety and Law in the Sport, Fitness and Recreation industry

Customer service Coaching practices

Assist with activity sessions

Deliver a community fitness program

Screening and assessing clients and group fitness

Exercise Science - Anatomy and Physiology

Exercise Science – Anatomy and Physiology (continued)

Group fitness First Aid (Cert II

finalisation)

YEAR 12Students enrol in qualification: SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness

TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4

Programming and instruction

Introduction to specific populations

Specific populations Nutrition and

performance Advanced group

training

Training older clients First Aid qualification

and CPR certificate


http://www.aipt.edu.au/

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Students must have a passion for and/or interest in pursuing a career in the fitness and sport industries. They must have good quality written and spoken communication skills and an enthusiasm / motivation to participate in physical activity sessions.

Each student must obtain a (free) ‘Working with Children’ Student Blue Card (application to be completed as part of the enrolment process). A student’s official enrolment is unable to be finalised until their Student Blue Card has been issued.

YEAR 1COMPETENCIES SIS30315 CERT III FITNESS (Stand Alone)HLTAID003 Provide first aidHLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safetyBSBRSK401 Identify risk and apply risk management processesSISXCCS001 Provide quality service (Core)SISXIND001 Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments (Core)SISXIND002 Maintain sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledgeSISSSCO101 Develop and update knowledge of coaching practicesSISXFAC001 Maintain equipment for activities (Core)SISFFIT011 Instruct approved community fitness programsSISSSPT303A Conduct basic warm-up and cool-down programs

Year 2SISFFIT001 Provide health screening and fitness orientation (Core)SISFFIT002 Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations (Core)SISFFIT003 Instruct fitness programs (Core)SISFFIT004 Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming (Core)SISFFIT005 Provide healthy eating information (Core)SISFFIT014 Instruct exercise to older clients (Core)SISFFIT006 Conduct fitness appraisals

NOTE

Elective units are subject to change prior to the commencement of the 2018 school year. This is to ensure alignment to current industry practices is at its optimum.

Binnacle’s 2018 Certificate III in Fitness (Stand-Alone) comprises 17 units of competency. While the qualification only requires a minimum 16 units of competency, an additional (bonus) elective – SISXIND002 Maintain sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge – is provided due to effective clustering of interrelated units.


LEARNING EXPERIENCES: Learning about the sport, fitness and recreation

industry. Following health and safety standards in the

workplace. Providing quality customer service. Using and maintaining fitness and sport

equipment. Delivering community fitness programs. Developing coaching and officiating skills Conducting a risk assessment on fitness activities. Providing client screening and health assessments.

Providing healthy eating information to clients. Instructing and monitoring fitness programs. Delivering warm-up and cool-down sessions Planning and delivering gym programs. Working with specific population clients, including

older adults. Developing skills in exercise science, including

anatomy and physiology. Industry-recognised First Aid qualification and CPR

certificate.

LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT: Program delivery will combine both class-based tasks and practical components in a real gym environment at the school. This involves the delivery of a range of fitness programs to clients within the school community (students, teachers, and staff).

A range of teaching/learning strategies will be used to deliver the competencies. These include: Practical tasks Hands-on activities involving participants/clients Group work Practical experience within the school sporting programs and fitness facility Log Book of practical experience

Evidence contributing towards competency will be collected throughout the course. This process allows a student’s competency to be assessed in a holistic approach that integrates a range of competencies.

NOTE: This program involves a mandatory ‘outside subject’ weekly component as follows:

TERM 6 : 60 minutes per week across a minimum of 5 consecutive weeks – delivering fitness programs and services to an adult client, undertaken at the school gym or an alternate fitness facility sourced by the school.

TERM 7 : A minimum of one session (60 minutes) – delivering a gentle exercise session to an older adult client (age 50+), undertaken at the school gym or an alternate fitness facility sourced by the school.

All other practical experiences have been timetabled within class time. Students will keep a Log Book of these practical experiences (approximately 40 hours).

PATHWAYS: The Certificate III in Fitness will predominantly be used by students seeking to enter the fitness industry and/or as an alternative entry into University.

Students completing their Certificate III may be able to upgrade their QTAC selection rank.** Certificate III = rank of 68 (approximately equivalent to an OP 15 depending on the year).

Students may also choose to continue their study by completing the Certificate IV in Fitness with Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT) for a Binnacle-exclusive price offer.Students may also choose to continue their study by completing the Certificate IV in Fitness with Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT) for a Binnacle-exclusive price offer.


http://fitlink.edu.au/

http://fitlink.edu.au/

FEESNOTE: A $100.00 deposit is required to be paid by the end of week 6 term 3 to secure your enrolment.

$290.00 = Binnacle Training Fees

$40.00 = First Aid Certificate costs

$40.00 Year 11 = Excursions to other outside venues to participate in and to conduct fitness activities.

$40.00 Year 12 = Excursions to other outside venues to participate in and to conduct fitness activities.

Final cost and notification of these excursions will be included in the permission letter which will be distributed closer to the excursion date.

All texts and reprographics are provided by the school.

Final cost of these excursions will be included in the permission letter which will be distributed closer to the excursion date.

FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact the Health & Physical Education HOD, Matthew Grieger – [email protected]. For information regarding support services and other general VET information please contact the VET HOD, Mrs Sally Munns – [email protected]. Students will be provided with access to a Student VET Handbook.

ENROLMENT POLICY: We will accept all new enrolments within Semester 1 of Year 11 upon assessment by your Fitness Teacher. The School will not give refunds following withdrawal from the course after Semester 1 of Year 11. Any school fees still owing must be paid prior to your enrolment in this subject.

MINIMUM SUGGESTED WEEKLY HOMEWORK TIME: ½ - 1 hour to complete the competencies for each module.




APPENDIX 1Pioneer State High School will provide a booklet detailing requirements for completing modules in vocational Education.

The following resources are available in schools and give information on subjects and courses needed for careers: The Job guide (Qld) provides information on occupations and subjects needed for particular occupations and

courses. OZJAC is a career information database which provides the most up-to-date information on courses Australia-wide. Other career information, such as brochures from industry groups shows the various pathways to jobs within these

industries. The Queensland Tertiary Courses Book is useful for information on university courses and full-time diploma level

TAFE courses. The Tertiary Prerequisites 2004 Book, provided by QTAC to all Year 10 students, provides information on subjects

required for entry to university and full-time TAFE advanced diploma and diploma courses in the year 2004. Pathways to Further Education and Training are a Careers and Guidance handout which provides general

information about the Australian Qualifications Framework. Tertiary Entrance: Senior Students Without OPs (available from QTAC) explains how students who are not eligible

for an Overall Position (OP) can gain entry to tertiary courses, especially advanced diploma and diploma courses. Queensland TAFE Hand booklet and website: www.tafe.ne t

USEFUL INTERNET SITES Queensland Curriculum Assessment Authority

http://www.qcca.qld.edu.au My Future

https://myfuture.edu.au QTAC - Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre Ltd

http://www.qtac.edu.au TAFE Queensland

http://www.tafe.qld.gov.au/ Study Queensland

http://www.studyqueensland.qld.gov.au/Study/University Student Connect

https://studentconnect.qcaa.qld.edu.au Vocational Education and Training in schools

http://education.qld.gov.au/students/placement/vet/ CQ University

https://www.cqu.edu.au

GLOSSARY OF TERMS The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) shows all the qualifications issued in post-compulsory education in

Australia and how these qualifications relate to each other.

Competencies are the knowledge and skills a person must have to do a specific job or to gain a specific AQF qualification.

Field Positions (FPs) rank order positions in a field against all other students eligible for a result in that field. These are dimensions of study that emphasise particular knowledge and skills. FPs are used for tertiary entrance only when there is a need to select students from within the same OP band.

Overall Position (OP) indicates student’s rank order position in the state reported in bands from 1 (highest) to 25. See your Guidance Officer for details of eligibility rules for an OP.


http://education.qld.gov.au/students/placement/vet/

https://studentconnect.qcaa.qld.edu.au/

http://www.tafe.qld.gov.au/

http://www.qtac.edu.au/

http://www.qcca.qld.edu.au/

http://www.tafe.net/

Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test is conducted over two days in third term for Year 12 students. To be eligible for an OP and FPs you must sit the QCS Test. For students not eligible for an OP or FPs the test is voluntary, but they should consider sitting the test, as results on the test may improve their selection rank.

Prerequisite. A subject or qualification required for eligibility for entry to a particular course of study or employment.

Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre Ltd (QTAC) acts on behalf of universities and TAFE institutes to publish course information and requirements, to provide application materials and to receive and process applications.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is the process used to assess the competencies a person has gained from past experience and training. RPL is a form of assessment and each person is treated individually.

Recommended (or desirable) subjects are not essential, but are likely to make future courses easier to understand and increase chances of success.

Selection ranks are calculated for tertiary applicants who are not school leavers or are Senior students not eligible for an OP. For senior students who are not eligible for an OP, the Selection rank is determined by achievements recorded on the Senior Certificate, the Queensland Core Skills Test and other criteria.

Diagram 2:

Australian Qualifications Framework

Schools sector Vocational education and training sector Higher education sector

Doctoral DegreeMasters Degree

Graduate DiplomaGraduate Certificate

Bachelor Degree

Advanced Diploma Advanced Diploma

Diploma DiplomaCertificate IVCertificate III

Certificate II Certificate IICertificate I Certificate I


APPENDIX 2Careers related to subjects studied in Years 11 and 12:

ENGLISH LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH(LOTE)

SOCIAL SCIENCES / RELIGIOUS AND ETHICAL STUDIES

ActorAnnouncerArchivistBarristerConvention co-ordinatorCopywriterDesktop publisherEditorFilm, stage and television directorJournalistLawyerLibrarianPublisherProof readerPublic relations officerSpeech pathologistStage managerTeacher - secondary EnglishTeacher - English as a second languageUniversity lecturerWriter

Aid agency workerAirline passenger officerAnnouncerAnthropologist Customs officerDiplomatExporter / importerForeign affairs and trade officerFlight attendantHotel / motel front office clerkInternational bank officerInterpreterJournalistMarketing officerPolice officer - Australian Federal PoliceTeacher - LOTETourism managertourist Information officerTour guideTranslatorTravel consultant

ArchaeologistCartographerCommunity workerCriminologistCultural heritage officerEmployment officerGeographerGuide dog instructorHistorianHome care workerMarket researcherMuseum curatorPolice officerPsychologistPublic relations officerRehabilitation counsellorResidential care workerSocial workerTown plannerWelfare workerYouth worker

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/ COMPUTER STUDIES HOSPITALITY / HOME ECONOMICS BUSINESS EDUCATION /

LEGAL STUDIESArchitectural drafterBusiness systems analystComputer assemblerComputer engineerComputer hardware service technicianComputer systems educatorData processing operatorDatabase administratorDesktop publisherGames developerHelp desk operatorMultimedia developerProgrammerSoftware developerSoftware engineerSystems analystSystems designerTraining consultantTechnical support officerTelecommunications engineerWebsite developer

Cook / chefBeauty therapistDressmakerConvention co-ordinatorFashion co-ordinatorFlight attendantFloristFood technologistFunctions co-ordinatorGaming workerHairdresserHome care workerHome economistHospital food service managerHotel / motel front office clerkKitchen handNannyRetail buyerTour guideTourist information officerWaiter / food and beverage attendant

AccountantAuctioneerBank / building society / credit union officerCourt and hansard reporterCourt registrarEconomistHealth information managerHospital managerHuman resource officerInsurance officerLaw clerkLawyer - barrister; solicitorLegal secretaryManagement consultantMerchant bankerPurchasing officerReal Estate salespersonReceptionistRecords managerSales assistantSecretary

MATHEMATICS INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY HEALTH / PHYSICAL EDUCATION

AccountantActuaryAnalyst (Information technology)Bank/building society/credit union officerCredit officerCosting clerkEconomistFinancial adviser and securities dealerGeographic information systems officerInventory and supply officerMarket researcherMathematicianPhysicistProgrammer - information technologyPurchasing officer

Architectural drafterAircraft maintenance engineerAutomotive electricianBuilding contractorCabinetmakerDental technicianEngineering tradesperson - electricalFitterFurniture polisherGlass and glazing tradespersonHeavy vehicle mechanicIndustrial designerLocksmithMotor mechanicMetal machinist

Ambulance officerAnatomistDiverExercise scientistFitness instructorHealth promotion officerLifeguardMassage therapistNaturopathNutritionist / dieticianOccupational health and safety officerOccupational therapistPhysiotherapistRecreation officerSports administrator


Quantity surveyorStatistician Tax agentTeacherUniversity lecturerValuer

Optical mechanicPlumberPanel beaterShipwrightSoft furnishing makerTiler - roof, wall and floor

Sports coachSports commentatorSports development officerSports medicine practitionerSports podiatristSports psychologistSports trainerSportspersonTeacher - health and physical education

SCIENCE - PHYSICAL SCIENCES SCIENCE - BIOLOGICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE - HEALTH SCIENCES

AstronomerChemical scientistChemical plant operatorChemistEngineering - Aerospace; Biomedical;

Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Electronic, Industrial; Marine; Mechatronic; Mechanical; Minerals processing; Mining; Materials; Telecommunications etc.

GeologistGeophysicistGeoscience technicianMetallurgistMetallurgical technicianMaritime electronic technologistMeteorologistNaval architectPatent examinerPhysicistPilot Quality assurance inspectorSurveyorSurveying technologistSound technician

Agricultural technical officerAgricultural scientistBiochemistBiotechnologistBotanistCane testerConservatorEnvironmental scientistFisheries officerForensic scientistForest officerGeologistGeoscience technicianHorticulturalistHydrographerMarine biologistMarine scientistMeteorologistMicrobiologistNatural resource managerPark rangerPrimary products inspectorVeterinarian Zoologist

Ambulance officerAudiologistCardiac technologistChiropractorDental hygienistDental therapistDentistDietician / nutritionistMedical practitionerMedical imaging technologistMedical scientistNaturopathNurse - enrolledNurse - registeredOccupational therapistOptometristOrthodontistOsteopathPharmacologistPhysiotherapistPodiatristProsthetics technicianPsychologistRadiation therapist

CREATIVE / PERFORMING ARTS

ActorArtistArts administratorBeauty therapistCamera operator - film, television; videoConservatorCraftspersonDancerDirector - film; stage; television

Film and television lighting director Fashion designerGraphic designerInterior designerJewellerMusicianMillinerMake-up artistModel

Museum technicianMultimedia developerMusic therapistMusical instrument makerSet designerSound technicianStage managerVisual merchandiser


APPENDIX 3 - Overview of Faculties and their subjects offered.

FACULTIES

SUBJECTSThe Arts Business Educa-

tionHealth &

Phys. EducationHome Econom-

ics Languages

Authority (QSA)

(Tertiarydirected)

Visual Art Accounting PhysicalEducation

English

DanceBusinessCommunication & Technologies

Japanese

Film & TV

Drama

AuthorityRegistered -

SAS subjects and VET Certificates(Vocationally direc-

ted)

Music Cert II in Business Recreation Stud-ies

Cert I & II in Hos-pitality

English Communication

Media Arts in Practice Cert III Fitness Early Childhood

Studies

Arts in Practice

Cert I & II in Visual art

FACULTIES

SUBJECTS

Industrial Tech-nology

InformationTechnology Mathematics Science Social Science

Authority (QSA)

(Tertiarydirected)

GraphicsInformation Technology Systems

Mathematics A Biological Sci-ence Ancient History

Mathematics B Chemistry

Mathematics C Marine Science Legal Studies

Physics Modern History

Authority Registered – SAS subjects and VET

Building &Construction Skills

Cert II in Informa-tion, Digital Media & Technology

Pre-Vocational Mathematics

Marine & Aquatic Practices

Tourism


Certificates

(Vocationally direc-ted)

Engineering Skills

Industrial Graphics Skills

Note: While every effort is made to ensure that students make informed choices and are offered a balanced range of subjects across the six lines, student numbers and other resourcing issues may preclude the offering of individual sub-jects. In such instances students will be consulted about problems and assisted to make appropriate alternative choices.
