SENIOR PHASE OF LEARNING Charters Towers State High

SENIOR PHASE OF LEARNING Charters Towers State High School 2014

QUEENSLAND CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (QCE)

WHAT IS THE QCE? A qualification that is internationally recognised Awarded when a student achieves 20 credit points 4 points per subject passed (‘C’ or better) completed certificates

WHAT CAN STUDENTS STUDY? School subjects – OP/non-OP Certificate courses School-based apprenticeships and traineeships External Study - Advanced Diploma or Diploma modules University studies Other recognised studies

ACHIEVING A QCE Students are awarded a QCE when they attain at least 20 credits – C or better in ALL subjects and/or completed certificate courses At CTSHS it is expected at completion of Year 12 Meet Literacy & Numeracy requirements NOTE: Students who do not achieve a QCE when they complete Year 12 can continue to record any learning for up to a total of nine years

LITERACY & NUMERACY REQUIREMENT Literacy Sound achievement in one semester of either: - English or - English Communication Numeracy Sound achievement in one semester of either: - Maths A, B or C - Prevocational Mathematics (PVM)

SCHOOL QCE EXPECTATIONS At CTSHS, it is our expectation that 100% of students will attain their QCE upon completion of Year 12. Charters Towers State High School’s high expectations include: a ‘C’ or better (pass) in every subject; a ‘B’ or better for effort and behaviour; and attendance greater than 95% = 10 days absent per year

CONSIDERATIONS Students are at risk not attaining a QCE if they: fail to complete all assessment tasks; fail to commit to their studies; fail to attend school every day; switch in and out of subjects; fail to meet literacy and numeracy requirements.

SCHOOL ASSISTANCE Career Education Program through Life Choices - Career Education Booklet - Senior Education and Training (SET) Plans Career exploration via websites such as: - myfuture www. myfuture. edu. au - Job Outlook www. joboutlook. gov. au

SET PLAN SIGNING Requirement of Education Queensland for parents/guardians to sign off on student SET Plans Meet with a member of the school’s leadership team during TERM 4: After-school on Wednesday 29 th October and Thursday 30 th October 2014

SENIOR SCHOOLING PATHWAYS Objective ‘right child - right pathway’ Three suggested pathways: 1. Tertiary pathway 2. Industry pathway 3. Personalised pathway

TERTIARY PATHWAY Destination OP to university OP requirements: - Study 5 OP Subjects over 2 years - Study 3 subjects continuously - Compulsory English & Maths A or B - Sit QCS Test No school-based apprenticeship/traineeship

TERTIARY PATHWAY What are OP Subjects? Subjects approved by QCAA (Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority) Subjects with considerable rigor requiring extra out of school commitment Contribute to a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)

TERTIARY PATHWAY QCS Test Year 12 state-wide test toward OP Tests a set of generic skills identified in the Queensland senior curriculum Requires basic general knowledge, vocabulary and a Year 10 mathematical operations

OP SUBJECTS English Mathematics A Mathematics B Accounting Modern History Biology Drama Chemistry IPT Legal Studies Physical Education Physics (SDE) Visual Art Mathematics C (SDE)

INDUSTRY PATHWAY (VET) Destination workforce Study 6 subjects English Communication and Prevocational Mathematics At least 1 Certificate II or higher Access school based apprenticeship/traineeships Meet industry/trade requirements

NON-OP SUBJECTS Less rigorous Employability workplace skills & knowledge Achieve a ‘C’ or better for success Contribute to a QCE

NON-OP SUBJECTS OFFERED English Communication Prevocational Mathematics (PVM) Hospitality Industrial Graphics Industrial Technology Studies Recreation Science in Practice

VET CERTIFICATE COURSES Nationally recognised qualification Lead to entry level industry qualifications Competency-based assessment Contribute to a QCE

CERTIFICATE COURSES OFFERED CTSHS Certificate II in Business Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology Certificate II in Retail Services Certificate II in Agriculture Certificate II in Visual Arts Certificate II in Workplace Practices

CERTIFICATE COURSES OFFERED - DTTC Certificate 1 in General Construction – TAFE (free) Cert II in Hospitality – TAFE (free) Cert II in Engineering Pathways -TAFE (free) Cert II in Health Support Services -TAFE (free) Cert II in Electro Technology – Careers Australia ($199) Cert II in Automotive Servicing Technology – Careers Australia ($199) Cert II in Infrastructure and Mining – CTSDE/CQU ($140)

SCHOOL-BASED APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP (SAT) Combined school and on job training Develop skills for future careers Reduction in apprenticeship time

HOW DO I GET A SAT? Seek opportunities through local businesses Search employment section in newspaper Check student notices for advertisements MEGT (Nichole Bartlett), TORGAS, SKILLS 360 agencies Participate in school work placement/experience

WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM Designed to give students a ‘taste’ of the chosen industry CTSHS has developed strong connections with local businesses Approximately 50 senior students currently participating in program One (1) day a week on-the-job experience Total of thirty (30) days per year Mrs Vickery, Work Placement Co-ordinator

PERSONALISED PATHWAY Destination courses leading to Diploma / Degree Study 6 subjects - OP/non OP Compulsory subjects English Communication/ English and Prevocational Maths/Maths A Study at least 1 Certificate II or higher Sit QCS Test and/or apply for Tertiary Selection Rank

PROCESSES AND PRACTICES Choose pathway then choose subjects Choose subjects you enjoy and excel at High expectations: ‘C’ or better in every subject ‘B’ or better for effort/behaviour 95% attendance understand the requirements for attaining a QCE

SUBJECT SELECTION FORM Due: Wednesday 17 th September to the main office.

SCENARIO 1 – TERTIARY PATHWAY

SCENARIO 2 – INDUSTRY PATHWAY

SCENARIO 3 – PERSONALISED PATHWAY

PARENT/GUARDIAN HELP Work together creating life and career goals Set goals, manage time, set a study area Identify student’s strengths/limitations Visit career expo or research jobs, courses, career pathways on-line (www. jobguide. com. au) Encourage study habits and a commitment to learning

WHO CAN HELP AT SCHOOL? Principal – Ms Moya Mohr A/Deputy Principal – Mr Derek Copelin Senior Schooling HODs – Mrs Stacey Alloway Miss Shirley Holcombe Guidance Officer – Mrs Christine Barnes Year 11 Year Level Co-ordinator – Uvette Hughes Work Placement Coordinator – Mrs Maria Vickery

SUMMARY Objective ‘right child - right pathway’ Three suggested pathways: 1. Tertiary pathway 2. Industry pathway 3. Personalised pathway Reminders: 1. Subject selection forms due to the office by Wednesday 17 th September. 2. SET Plan signing – Wednesday 29 th & Thursday 30 th October TERM 4. Book your meeting time through the main office!