WELCOME

Yr 11 2015 Subject Information Evening

“Community of Hope and Justice”

YEAR 11 ENTRY

You need to demonstrate a proven commitment to Year 10 studies to progress into Year 11

Why have a Personal Learning Plan (PLP)?

• A PLP will assist young people establish the necessary path to achieve their career goals and further education goals

• Assists young people to learn about themselves

• Assists young people to set realistic goals and explore how to achieve those goals

• It is a great way to help young people take responsibility for their future

YEAR 10 PATHWAY INTERVIEWS

• Know what your choices are (subjects at

school)

• Explore career Options (RESEARCH; talk to parents and teachers; attend career information sessions)

• Investigate career pathways (how to achieve your goal; mycareermatch online career profile)

• Match education and training to your career goals, QTAC prerequisite 2017

YEAR 11 ENTRY

• Senior Phase• Resources• Pathways• Subject Selection

Senior Phase

• Working towards a goal:– University entry (57%)– Apprenticeship/Traineeship (13%)– Employment (30%)

• All students working towards a Queensland Certificate of Education QCE

(or Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement QCIA <1%)

QCE

• 20 credits, sound/pass• 3 completed (4 sem or cert)• Literacy and Numeracy• More info see

www.qcaa.qld.edu.au

QCIA individually designed for students studying modified programs

Senior Phase

General curriculum structure: • RE, English, Maths• + 3 electives from

– QCAA subjects–certificates

Senior Phase

Therefore all students are eligible to qualify for a QCE or QCIA

(SAT students may take longer than 2 years)

Senior Phase

What students receive.School BasedSchool Reference (if requested)

QSA Based• Student Education Profile (SEP) which

includes:

• Senior Subject Selection Handbook• Personal Learning Plan (PLP)• QTAC 2017• Career guides• People:

• Parents • Teachers• Ms Sommerfeld

• Websites: e.g. QCAA, Myfuture, QTAC• Research companies, set up career

alerts, check what they are using

Resources

Yr 10 choices

QCE

UNI

Apprenticeship/ Traineeship

TAFE/UNI

WORK

OP

SATConsider W.E.TER

PATHWAYS

One pool of subjects

BASICS

• Most direct way to get into UNI from school

• Want to start work and study?

• Not sure?!? Keep options open and

OP

SAT

Consider W.E.

One pool of subjects

Authority Authority Registered

Certificate III courses

Offered by external RTOs

QCAA QCAA

QCE/OP QCE/TER QCE/TER

Pathways More DetailedTHE QTAC SELECTION RANK  

A selection rank is a measure that places students in an order of merit for entry to tertiary courses. • ranks apply to OP ineligible students, and • ranks can also apply to OP students in some

instances (QTAC uses best rank – OP or TER)

• the scale is 1-99, with 99 being the highest. (OP is 1 highest to 25 lowest)

TER

Pathways

Statewide rank order based on overall achievement in Authority subjects

• Can lead to direct Uni entry after yr12

• 5 Authority subjects (20 Semester units)

• 3 to be studied for the full 4 semesters

OP

Pathways

• Must sit QCS test in Yr. 12(All students are expected to sit)

• Commit to QCS preparation program

• At least 15 hours home study per week

• Consider FIELD WEIGHTS

OP

Field Weights • A Extended written expression involving complex

analysis and synthesis of ideas.• B Short written communication involving reading

and comprehension and expression.• C Basic numeracy involving simple calculations and

graphical and tabular interpretation.• D Solving complex problems involving mathematical

symbols and abstractions.• E Substantial practical performance involving

physical or creative arts or expressive skills.

CQU Course Title Course

Duration in Years

Prerequisites Selection Fields

B Occupational Therapy

4F or 8P

P: English (4,SA) one of Biology, chemistry or Physics(4,SA)

C B

B Education (Secondary)

4F or 8P

P: English (4SA) Maths A,B or C (4,SA)

B C

 Maths B  1 2 5  5  na

SOR   5 4  2 na  3 

Tech. Studies  2 1  4 3  4 Modern History  5 4 2 na 3

BCT  3  4 4  3  3  21

 19

18 

11 

 16

Determining Field positions

Subject (do not include reserve preferences) FP A FP B FP C FP D FP E

English 5 4 1 NA 3

Total: To be eligible you must have 15 or more weights

Subject Selection

Choose subjects that:• You have demonstrated ability or aptitude• Will challenge and extend you

• Satisfy prerequisites for possible courses of study

• You enjoy

• Will help you reach your career and employment goals

Subject Selection

You must choose subjects that:

• You commit to completing the study, tasks, assignments and exams to a high standard.

Subject Selection

• Online• Instructions

– Subject selection book– Access guide – Printed receipts signed by both students

and parents• Selections checked at interview

Where to from here• Subject selection printed receipts due

4/9/12 Portal closed 4.00pm

• Interviews held Thur 28/8 to Thur 18/9

• (Bookings online via SOBS until 30/8)

SUBJECT AREA CO-ORDINATOR YEAR 11 SUBJECTS

Visual Art Caje Goves Visual Art, Visual Arts Studies

English Sue McIntosh English, English Extension (Literature), English Communication, English for ESL Learners

Information Technology & Business

Karyl Young Legal Studies, Accounting, Business Communication & Technologies, Information Processing & Technology, Cert III in Business, Business Studies

Home Economics Maria Learmonth Home Economics, Hospitality, Cert III in Children’s Services, Health

Performing Arts Kym Beattie Drama, Dance, Music, Performance Studies

Industrial Design & Technologies

Mike Harald Technology Studies, Graphics, Manufacturing – Engineering Studies, Manufacturing – Furnishing Studies, Manufacturing – Industrial Graphics Studies

Mathematics Glen Cummins Maths A, Maths B, Maths C, Prevocational Maths

Study of Society and Environment & LOTE

Chris Champion Ancient History, Modern History, Geography, Japanese, Social and Community Studies

Physical Education Darlene Hamilton Physical Education, Recreation, Cert III in Fitness, Health

Science Ron Howell Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics

Religious Education Crispin Aldiss Cert III in Christian Ministry & Theology, Study of Religion, Religion & Ethics

Workplace Learning & Careers

Narelle Sommerfeld Work Experience, School-Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships, Vocational Education & Training Courses run by other organisations. Cert III Allied Health & Assistance