2024 - Year 10 Set Planning - Student Information Session 1pptx

Information session on "The Senior Landscape".

1. Year 10 The Senior Landscape Information Session

2. A quick review of the QCE system

3. Pathway Options in Senior

4. Learning intentions: In this session you should re-visit: Requirements for a QCE Requirements for an ATAR Requirements for a RANK The usefulness of QTAC Information about VET SET planning processes, subject selection and senior school pathways Success criteria: By the end of this session, you should: Be clearer about the various senior school pathways available to you and the ways to achieve senior certification Understand the SET planning timeline and process THE SENIOR LANDSCAPE

5. How do you qualify for a QCE? QUEENSLAND CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION

6. QCE – Set Amount and Pattern Core Types Total QCE Points – assuming successful completion Examples General Subjects 4 points (1 for Unit 1, 1 for Unit 2, 2 for Unit 3 and 4) General Maths, Maths Methods, Specialist Maths English, English Literature, Design, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Modern History, Ancient History, Psychology, Visual Art, Drama, Study of Religion, Music, Economics Applied Subjects 4 points (1 for Unit 1, 1 for Unit 2, 2 for Unit 3 and 4) Essential English, Essential Maths, Religious Education, Visual Arts in Practice Certificate II Qualifications 4 points Cert II Business, Cert II Sport and Recreation, Cert II Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways, Cert II Hospitality Certificate III Qualifications 8 points (maximum number of QCE points for 1 course) Cert III Business, Cert III Fitness, Cert III Hospitality Cert IV / Diploma Cert IV Crime and Justice, Diploma Business

7. A possible student plan for Mary: Subject Units Studied Category of Learning Possible QCE Credits Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 and 4 (grouped  Must pass both) English 1 1 2 Core 4 Maths Methods 1 1 2 Core 4 Chemistry 1 1 2 Core 4 Modern History 1 1 2 Core 4 Study of Religion 1 1 2 Core 4 Design 1 1 2 Core 4 Total Credits Possible (assuming satisfactory completion of all Units) 24 6 General Subjects If Mary is a student who has a C average in Year 10, this might be too ambitious, and she might jeopardise her QCE. Are her Cs in the subjects she has chosen?

8. A possible student plan for Jane: Subject Units Studied Category of Learning Possible QCE Credits Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 and 4 (grouped  Must pass both) English Essentials 1 1 2 Core 4 General Maths 1 1 2 Core 4 Religion and Ethics 1 1 2 Core 4 Cert III Hospitality All units of competency completed Core 8 Cert III Business All units of competency completed Core 8 Biology 1 1 2 Core 4 Total Credits Possible (assuming satisfactory completion of all Units) 32 Combination of Subjects: General Applied Certificate courses Jane has an excellent QCE buffer.

9. What happens if Kate fails? Subject Units Studied Category of Learning Possible QCE Credits Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 and 4 (grouped  Must pass both) English x x x Core General Maths x 1 2 Core 3 Religion and Ethics 1 x 2 Core 3 Cert III Fitness Incomplete course Core Music 1 1 2 Core 4 Psychology 1 1 Core 2 Total Credits Possible (assuming satisfactory completion of all Units) 12 - In this scenario, Kate loses her QCE and her opportunity to qualify for a Rank because she hasn’t completed Cert III. - She has insufficient points (short of 20) She hasn’t achieved the literacy qualification required. - She is shaky on completed core

10. Which Pathway should you choose?

11. We want to empower you to make good choices for your long-term wellbeing and fulfilment. To avoid this…

12. ATAR – What is it and how do you qualify? Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank 2000 rungs: 99.95 - .05 (ATARs under 30 not published) For students seeking entry into University – particularly in competitive courses at UQ and QUT (other universities do accept Ranking as well) Students best suited to this option are those who have a GPA of 10(B) or higher (or could achieve that in the subjects that they choose at Senior).

13. Maths and Science Subjects All other General Subjects Assessment for ATAR – General Courses

14. Most capable students should select 6 General subjects. Mt A advice is that ATAR eligible students should do 5 General Subjects. General subjects will scale better than Applied and Cert III courses. The best 5 subjects count. Maths and Science (not General Maths) out-scale other subjects)

15. ATARs and Scaling Scaling only matters if you are chasing the MOST competitive ATARs. Scaling is iterative – we won’t definitively know how subjects scale until the end of your Senior year.

16. Scaling – Broad Assumptions General courses will scale better than Applied courses Religion and Ethics: A result will scale at around 78 points (this might be higher than some General subjects depending on student results) Maths Methods, Specialist Maths, Physics, Chemistry will scale well. Literature will out-scale English. SOR will out scale RE. Some subjects are consistently in the lower scaling quartiles: E.g. General Maths Certificate III courses will scale at around 30-40 Diploma courses will scale at around 50 - 60

17. What does this mean for SET planning? A student who is as capable in more rigorous Maths and Science courses as other subjects, will get a more competitive ATAR by choosing Maths and Sciences courses, over others. 20/25 in Maths Methods will scale more highly than 20/25 in General Maths 20/25 in Physics will scale more highly than 20/25 in Drama, Geography, History, Film and TV, Food and Nutrition, Cert III Business etc. A student seeking a competitive ATAR should do 6 General Subjects (provided there is no vulnerability around passing). A student may need to consider whether ATAR eligibility is the suitable pathway choice, if their combination of General subjects is likely to yield them an ATAR less competitive than a Rank.

18. RESEARCH, CONSIDER, DECIDE… Based on the pathway, the career, the future you aspire to have: Which subjects are essential to the selected course? Your Subject Selection handbook will outline the prerequisite marks for the Senior equivalent subject. Is your achievement in that subject secure? What actions do you need to take to improve your outcomes? Is there another option or pathway to that later?

19. Choosing the Right Senior Subjects for You Choose subjects you are good at. Choose subjects that you enjoy/are interested in. Choose subjects that are prerequisites for the tertiary courses you want to apply for.

20. GO TO: QTAC – Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre “QTAC provides a one-stop shop for 17 higher education providers in Queensland and Northern New South Wales, across both undergraduate and postgraduate admissions.” HOW WILL YOU KNOW WHICH SUBJECTS YOU NEED TO STUDY?

21. SEE HANDOUT This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

22. What is a prerequisite? SATISFYING SUBJECT PREREQUISITES For entry to most tertiary courses, you must achieve a certain result in specific senior secondary subjects (QCE subjects) (or equivalent). You find these in the QTAC Guide or online QTAC Course Search and institution websites and publications. Successful completion (i.e. minimum Grade of C or better) in Units 3 and 4 of General subjects will satisfy the majority of subject prerequisites. Some courses may require a higher grade (e.g. minimum achievement of Grade B or better) to satisfy a subject prerequisite. Subjects are structured into four units: Units 1 and 2 (typically studied in Year 11) and Units 3 and 4 (typically studied in Year 12). Completion of Units 1 and/or 2 only in a subject will not meet the subject prerequisite(s) for a course.

23. English prerequisite Most common prerequisite is the English subject (Units 3 and 4, C). General English subjects are English, English as an Additional Language, Literature, and English & Literature Extension. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC

24. Initial teacher education programs: Bachelor of Education The Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) has accepted the General syllabus subjects in Maths, English and Science as prerequisites subjects to meet the entry requirements for initial teacher education courses as follows: English (for early childhood, primary & secondary courses Maths (for early childhood, primary & secondary courses) Science (for early childhood and primary courses English English as an Additional Language Literature English & Literature Extension General Maths Mathematics Methods Specialist Mathematics Agricultural Science Biology Chemistry Earth & Environmental Science Marine Science Physics Psychology *(but not other courses – depends)

25. ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE & RECOMMENDED STUDY Not all courses have subject prerequisites. In addition to, or instead of, subject prerequisites, some courses have assumed knowledge and/or recommended study. If a course has assumed knowledge or recommended study, it means the institution assumes you have subject knowledge or recommends that you study it. If you do not have the assumed knowledge or recommended study, you can still be admitted to the course, but you might have difficulty with your studies

26. EXAMPLE 1 Bachelor of Biomedical Science at UQ Develop an understanding of the breadth and depth of modern biomedical science from leading researchers in this area. Benefit from their knowledge of the latest biomedical science developments and put this theory into practice through structured research projects. Study broad areas of molecular and cellular biology through to body systems. Students take the opportunity to specialise in one or more of these areas in their third year. By integrating studies across various discipline areas, graduates develop a well-grounded, wide range of knowledge and enter a rewarding career in a range of industries. Admissions criteria Prerequisites: English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C); One of Chemistry, Biology or Physics (Units 3 and 4, C)

27. EXAMPLE 2 Bachelor of Education at QUT As a graduate, you are supported by specialist academics and experience real-world opportunities that prepares you to teach. Professional experience placements provide the opportunity to work in real educational settings, supervised by practising professional educators. Admissions criteria Prerequisites: English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C); Any General subject from the Sciences Learning Area (Units 3 and 4, C); Applicant must be 16; Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years; LANTITE Literacy status; LANTITE Numeracy status; Teaching Personal Statement

28. EXAMPLE 3 Bachelor of Business – International at QUT The four-year Bachelor of Business – International combines the Bachelor of Business with an additional year of study at one of the QUT Business School’s partner universities around the world, expanding your intercultural skills and global career prospects. The course is uniquely designed to inspire you to realise your full potential, to think entrepreneurially and to ethically and sustainably shape the future of 21st century business around the globe. Admissions criteria Prerequisites Applicant must be 16; Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years Assumed knowledge English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C); and for accountancy, economics, finance, financial planning, and marketing majors – General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

29. WHAT IS TAFE? T echnical a nd F urther E ducation It is a government-run system that provides education after high school in vocational areas like beauty, design, childcare, accounting, business, recruitment, IT, and many more. While university teaches a broad range of theories, TAFE focuses on specific skills for a particular workplace . For example, a Certificate IV in Aged Care teaches all the skills needed to work in aged care – either at a client’s home or an aged care facility. TAFE is usually taught at TAFE Institutes around Australia, although an increasing number of courses are available online.

30. Where do I find information about TAFE courses? Go to QTAC search an area of interest and select TAFE Queensland in the institution section Then select the course of interest Click on the course info and admissions criteria. Go to the TAFE websites and search Go to our Futures Hub for advice and information

31. Here’s an example I searched “Community Services” on TAFE Queensland (tafeqld.edu.au) Here’s what I found! I then clicked on “Important information” and found:

32. Admissions criteria: Prerequisites Completion of Year 12 or attained Year 12 leaving age Additional entry requirements Successful applicants must successfully complete CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care before progressing to the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Example: Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Search TAFE courses via QTAC

33. Selection Rank Profile – when searching QTAC Each course search shows a selection rank profile. Information is published for every domestic student entry undergraduate course that uses selection rank wholly or partly in tertiary admission process. The minimum selection threshold is the minimum adjusted score (ATAR or Rank) that was required for an offer of a place. These vary each year.

34. EXAMPLE Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Government and International Relations at Griffith – Nathan Prerequisites Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.

35. What is meant by ‘adjustment factors’? Possible adjustment factors include: experiencing financial hardship disruptive home environments or increased responsibilities English language difficulties a disability, injury or health condition an education disruption.

36. Ranking Achieved by completing a Cert III, Cert IV or Diploma Completion of a single Cert III course or higher, provides a Rank (which is fixed). Strong advantage to students B- / C+ or lower

37. Ranking or ATAR? Ranking Cert III has additional QCE points and is a recognised qualification Cert III valued at a ‘C’ in English. Students who are in the C range, are likely to get a better Rank than an ATAR. Recognised by most but not all universities ATAR High stakes assessment No guarantees – iterative scaling process used to determine the value of subjects and results relatively Recognised by all universities

38. Griffith University and Ranking Ranking valid without ATAR eligibility for some Bachelor level courses, provided students study English Ranking valid without ATAR eligibility for Diploma and Advanced Diploma course, with English Essentials Once a student has completed a Diploma course, they can then use this to satisfy the English requirement for a Bachelor level course Cert III is the equivalent of a Rank of 68 **Schedules change from year to year, as do ATAR cut offs

39. Which Tertiary Institutions accept Ranking without ATAR eligibility? UQ does not accept Rank. ATAR only for direct leavers. QUT– must be a Rank of Cert IV or higher. ACU – we recommend a rank of Cert IV or high due to ambiguity on their website .

40. What is VET? TAFE is just one part of VET (Vocational Education and Training). VET covers all vocational training in Australia. While TAFEs are run by the government, there are also similar institutions run by private businesses. They’re called things like colleges, training providers, or course providers. There’s not that much difference between TAFEs and private providers – both offer courses online and on-campus, and they’re both quality-controlled by the government’s Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). In 2016, 4.2 million students enrolled in VET with an Australian training provider. Of those, 1.08 million (60.6%) were at TAFEs, and 704 200 (39.4%) were at non-TAFE providers. Recently, the government has begun to offer funding to private providers as well as TAFEs. That means that no matter whether you go for a private or a TAFE provider, you may be eligible to study a government-subsidised course, at a lower cost. You can check if you’re eligible by asking your course provider, or by checking your state government’s website. Tafecourses.com.au offers high-quality VET courses from both TAFEs and private providers.

41. Value of VET Cert III and above counted in ATAR calculation and as Rank. The state is signalling the value of VET. Access to work and learning and industry engagement

42. VALUE of VET in the new QCE system These point calculations are maximum, and don’t reflect duplication of credit.

43. SET PLANNING PROCESS 2024 You will attend (with your parent/guardian) the Yr10 & Yr11 2023 Subject Selection Evening Tuesday 11 th June 6:15pm – 7:30pm San Damiano Centre You will complete the SET plan form You will send this to your assigned mentor for review Term 3, Week 1: You will attend a meeting with your parents and the mentor. You will discuss the appropriateness of your chosen pathway and subject selections based on the pattern of evidence so far in your results.

44. Key Goals All students achieve QCE - 20 points in total - Literacy and Numeracy qualification - 12 set core Best possible Rank or ATAR Post School Transition Plan – Intentional and Purposeful

45. Further information: MyMtA – Futures and Subjects tile Information sessions Subject Selection Handbooks Futures Hub Newsletters Vocational Education News Let’s talk Careers QTAC website myQCE website Careers Immersion Day Tertiary Expos and Open Days

46. Study Support – Senior Study + Academic Mentoring BP

47. Can Maria get an ATAR in the example below? Is she eligible for a Rank. Subject Subject Type Possible QCE Points English General 4 Specialist Mathematics General 4 Mathematical Methods General 4 Study of Religion General 4 Chemistry General 4 Digital Solutions General 4 Yes – ATAR eligible . She has 6 General Subjects and needs 4 (General + 1 Applied or Cert III or 5 General). She has an English. Not eligible for Rank – not Cert III course or higher.

48. Can Maria get an ATAR and a Rank in this example? QCE Points? Subject Subject Type Possible QCE Points – 11 and 12 English Essentials Applied 4 Essential Maths Applied 4 Cert III Hospitality Cert 8 Visual Art General 4 Design General 4 Ancient History General 4 ATAR: No. She does not have 4 General Subjects. Rank : Yes – she has a Cert III, currently valued at 63.15. QCE : 28 points possible.

49. Can Maria get an ATAR in this example? Rank? QCE? Subject Subject Type QCE Points possible year 11 and 12 English General 4 Maths Methods General 4 Religion and Ethics Applied 4 Cert III Business Cert 8 Chemistry General 4 Economics General 4 ATAR: Yes. She has 4 General Subjects and needs 4 (General + 1 Applied or Cert III or 5 General). She has an English. Rank: Yes – she has a Cert III or higher valued at 63.15 currently. QCE: Possible 28 points