Careers and Future Pathways WOODRIDGE STATE

Careers and Future Pathways

WOODRIDGE STATE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOOL PATHWAYS YEAR 11 AND 12 O. P. (OVERALL POSITION) PATHWAY • • YEAR 10 FOUNDATION YEAR SENIOR SCHOOLING • • Study Core Subjects Study 2 Electives Meet Pre-Requisite levels in Year 10 for entry into Senior Subjects SET P • • Obtain a QCE and an OP Study 5 (preferably 6) Authority subjects having met Year 10 subject prerequisites Study 3 subjects for 4 semesters (CORE) Sit QCS test UNIVERSITY TAFE PRIVATE COURSES OF STUDY APPRENTICESHIPS TRAINEESHIPS OR YEAR 11 AND 12 PERSONALISED PATHWAY • • Obtain a QCE and a RANK Study a combination of subjects: OP, SAS, VET with possible School Based Apprenticeship/Traineeship/TAFE Study 3 subjects for 4 semesters (CORE) QCS test optional SCHOOL BASED SUPPORT STRUCTURES UNIVERSITY (Limited Entrance) TAFE PRIVATE COURSES OF STUDY APPRENTICESHIPS TRAINEESHIPS S T E P S EMPLOYMENT

The Trans-Tasman Agreement • The Australian Federal Government amended the agreement to restrict New Zealand citizens arriving in Australia after 26 February 2001 access to certain social security payments (which includes HELP loans for higher education). • New Zealand Citizens who arrived in Australia after 26 Feb 2001 arrived on Special Category Visa’s. This means: • Can go to school and work in Australia, however are unable to access HECS (High Education Contribution Scheme), VET (Vocational and Educational Training) Fee Help Loans and number of social support benefits.

The Trans-Tasman Agreement For New Zealand Citizens/Passport Holders • Agreement between Australia and New Zealand which allows for the free movement of citizens of one of these nations to the other • The arrangement came into effect in 1973, and allows citizens of each country to live and work in the other country, with some restrictions

New Zealand Citizens & Higher Education • Increasing number of our students will be affected by lack of access to HECS-HELP • Just because you live here permanently, doesn’t mean you are a permanent resident (there is a paperwork process and requirements to be met) • As many as 60% of New Zealand citizens who migrated to Australia after 26 February 2001 on Special Category Visas (SCVs) do not have a pathway to permanent residency (and therefore citizenship) due to the costs and processes involved • While lobbying is occurring in Federal Parliament, changes to this agreement are still a long way off.

What this means for you • Your children, who are New Zealand citizens have access to higher education – however are NOT able to access HELP Loans. • There are no HELP loans for children who arrived on Special Category Visas as dependant minors. • Any children born in Australia to New Zealand Special Category Visa (SCV) parents may become an Australian citizen at age 10, IF they have been resident in Australia since birth. • Depending on your date of first arrival in Australia, you may be able to apply for permanent residency. • You may be eligible for a Return Residency Visa

What to do As your student enters Year 11… Seek information on this issue to establish how you may be effected. (Handouts available) - Establish when you arrived, what classification you are here under and whether you are able to apply for Permanent Residency (needed to be IN Australia on 26 th Feb 2001 to qualify) - Seek information of the costs involved for your student to undertake University or a VET course after Year 12 – and begin to save and prepare early

Some good news… • Griffith University is currently finalising a deal with Massey University, NZ. • It will allow 50 students to study through Massey University, however Griffith will provide the learning space • They will accumulate their HEC’s/HELP Debt through the NZ system. (More info to come once this is signed off)

Some good news… • Woodridge High, along with Griffith University are leading the way with accessing as much information and support about this for our families. • We recently held an information night on this, and will hold another Term 4 – experts in this area talking through the issues and the options. (Keep an eye out for information on Pacific Links Family Info Night)

Senior Schooling. Team Deputies – Glyn Jones – Tess Varipatis Futures – Veronica Jukic – Head of Department Futures – Dianne Dunkley – Industry Liaison Officer Senior Schooling – Lyndsey Mc. Kean - Head of Department – Julie Rzoska – Administration Assistant/SDCS VET - Robyn Gooley – Head of Department Guidance Officer - Barbara Martin- Senior Students

Australian Qualifications Framework

Which Pathway? OP Pathway Ø University Ø TAFE Personalised Pathway Ø Vocational pathway to University via TAFE Ø Apprenticeships and traineeships Ø Employment

SETPs (Student Education and Training Plans) What are they? SETPs belong to the students and should be a document that grows with student awareness, knowledge and success.

Implementing the Year 10 SETP’s • Well trained staff to work with students and their families • Develop student ownership of the process • Preparation for students • Career Program delivered through the Wellbeing Lesson • Career and Pathways Activities e. g. SWP , SATs • SETP interviews with student and parents • Best choice of Year 11 subjects to achieve planned success

Subject Choices • Choose your school subjects VERY CAREFULLY • Choose subjects you enjoy and believe you can pass • Take the advice of your parents and teachers • Don’t choose a subject just because your friends do it • Think about your future plans: • • career tertiary study industry qualifications employment

Structured Work Placement • SWPs a mandatory component of some VET subjects and is assessed just like any other school subject • Parents should support their student through this process and ensure they complete the required hours. • Working in industry ensures that students have a working knowledge of the Employability Skills: – Year 11 complete SWP as part of their VET Studies – Year 12 complete SWP as part of their VET Studies and VET courses. – Students should also complete SWP prior to beginning a SAT.

School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SAT) A SAT allows students to: • • • work for an employer train towards a Certificate qualification complete school studies achieve points towards QCE students may complete only two funded apprenticeships or traineeships, including School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships • new laws mean students MUST complete a minimum of 50 days

What is Senior Schooling? Senior Schooling is a two year course made up of four semesters. • 2016 – Year 11 Semesters 1 and 2 • 2017 – Year 12 Semesters 3 and 4

Course of study • English • Maths • Student’s choice of four more subjects from: – School subjects (SAS) – Vocational subjects (VET) – Authority subjects (OP)

Queensland Certificate of Education At the end of Year 12 the QCE is awarded to students who successfully meet QCAA requirements

The Queensland Certificate of Education All senior students are expected to attain a QCE. Students must: • pass at least one Semester of English • pass at least one Semester of Maths • achieve at least 20 credits, including 12 units of Core studies

QCE Credits • Most school subjects earn 4 credits over two years • Certificate I earns 2 or 3 credits • Certificate II earns 4 credits • Certificate III earns 6, 7 or 8 credits

QCE Core Units At least three subjects must be studied and passed each semester. These are called CORE UNITS. • Students must earn 12 Core Units over four semesters to gain a QCE • Completed Certificates II and III also give Core Units

Warning! QCE achievement is at risk: • when students change subjects • when students fail to achieve a C Grade or higher in any subject at the end of each semester Making the right subject choice now is vital!

Prerequisites are: • levels of achievement that must be have been demonstrated in order to gain enrolment into some subjects • in place to ensure that students enrol in subjects where they can be successful • required for all OP subjects

Subject Choices Take full advantage of the SET P process to choose subjects VERY CAREFULLY. • According to the prerequisites • Student enjoyment • Advice from parents and teachers • Future career pathway

TAFE Courses for School Students TAFE Queensland offers some courses to school students. • These will be advised as TAFE advertises through the school • Campuses are at Loganlea, Mt Gravatt, Southbank and Acacia Ridge • Students attend TAFE one day per week

Which Pathway? OP eligible –very high academic level • University • Pathway to university via TAFE Personalised Pathway • TAFE • Apprenticeships and traineeships • Employment

Overall Positions for entry to University Students must: • study 20 semesters (5 subjects x 2 years) of Authority subjects • study at least 3 subjects for all 4 semesters • sit the QCST NB: Many universities require at least a pass in English or ENL in each of the four semesters.

QLD Tertiary Admission Rank (QTAR) • All students can gain a QTAR at the end of Year 12, even if they are not OP eligible • All subjects, including VET Certificates, contribute to the QTAR • OP converts to Rank after 12 months • QTAR continues to upgrade as more study is completed. • Many TAFE courses articulate directly into University (some into second year of University)

VET Vocational Education and Training at Woodridge State High School

How it work in our School • We are an RTO - Registered Training Organisation • We have outside providers • We place students in school based traineeships

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO START IN VET USI .

USI Online • You will need a password you will never forget eg you mum’s maiden name • You will need an email account that you will keep after school • You will need identification: v v Australian Birth Certificate Medicare Card Passport Visa

USI Help When does it need to be done? By the end of 2015 Who can help? Mrs Gooley Where can I find her? In the Senior Schooling Centre

What is VETi. S? 1. Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETi. S) focuses on delivering qualifications to provide students with the skills and knowledge required for specific industries. 2. Students can undertake VETi. S as part of their school studies, delivered at the school by teachers for an external registered training organisation (RTO). 3. The subjects under VETi. S at Woodridge State High School are: Certificate II in Hospitality, Certificate I in Construction, Certificate II in Engineering Pathways 4. Alternatively, students can undertake a qualification through a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SAT) or through an outside provider of their choice ( e. g. TAFE)

Where Can I find this Information • The Power. Point will be available for you to read on the Woodridge SHS Website www. woodridgeshs. eq. edu. au OR • Ring us to talk

Contact Us We are available for appointments and can be contacted via: • School Office 3290 7222 • Veronica Jukic (Futures) 3290 7281 • Lyndsey Mc. Kean (Senior Sch) 3290 7212 • Di Dunkley (SATs) 3290 7284 • Julie Rzoska (Admin) 3290 7275 • Robyn Gooley (VET) 3290 7274