Senior Phase of Learning Blackwater SHS ‘We create excellent educational opportunities in an environment of success that inspires and supports all students to achieve their full potential’ Year 11 / 12 2019 – 2020 Senior Phase of Learning Blackwater SHS

The Senior Phase of Learning Cert III SET plan OP Senior Statement all learning achievements QCIA Learning account QCE pattern and standard

Your Learning Account All Year 11 and 12 students in Queensland have a learning account. When you’re in Year 10 or turn 15 (whichever comes first), your school will register you with the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) and a learning account will be opened for you. Your learning account includes all your enrolments and results

Using your learning account You can use your learning account to: check your personal details as recorded by BSHS view your enrolments and results track your progress towards a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) check your QCE and ATAR eligibility find out how changes to your enrolments will affect your QCE eligibility.

Assessing your learning account You can log in to your learning account on the Student Connect website. www.studentconnect.qsa.qld.edu.au

WHAT IS A SET Plan? Senior Education Training Plan A map that outlines “YOUR” pathway onto your next phase of learning Review your current results Think about where you are heading after year 12 and what course of study will help you get there. BE REALISITIC

OUTCOMES Options….. University Apprenticeship Traineeship TAFE/RTO Work Every Student….. QUEENSLAND CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION or QCIA CERT 2 – Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways

University Pathway ATAR (ATARs are comparable across states) To be eligible for an ATAR: 5 General OR 4 General + 1 Applied/Completed Cert III No mandated subjects “an English” (= C) Only 1 General or Applied (English OR Maths) Please Note: There are prerequisite subjects and results Select subjects you like. Do well in them.

Pre-requisites: For General English: B in Year 10 English For General Maths: C in Year 10 Maths For Mathematical Methods: C in Year 10 Maths Extension Modern History: C in Year 10 English Geography: C in Year 10 English Biology: C or above in Year 10 Science & C or above in Maths or Maths Extension Chemistry: B or above in Year 10 Science & B or above in Maths or Maths Extension Physics: B or above in Year 10 Science & B or above in Maths or Maths Extension

Apprenticeships / Traineeships/ Work Attendance – Behaviour - Effort Pass in English / Maths School prepares students with resume/application/interview Most require pass in English & Maths Work Experience report & School Reference Extra Curricular Activities

What is the QCE? Queensland's senior school qualification is: internationally recognised achievement based flexible ― letting you choose what, where and when you study. The QCE allows students to tailor their learning to the strengths, abilities and areas of interests which will best prepare them for their preferred post-school pathway. A diverse range of achievements in studies, courses and qualifications can contribute to the QCE. The QCE is awarded when students meet the set requirements. For most students, this is at the completion of Year 12. Potential employers and training organisations recognise that the QCE represents a standard and that eligible students can demonstrate they have been successful in depth-and-breadth learning, and have met literacy and numeracy standards at the completion of Year 12. Some tertiary institutions (e.g. TAFEs and universities) may require students to be QCE-eligible as an entry requirement. An example of this is Central Queensland University (CQU) and its Start University Now (SUN) program. Year 12 students who successfully complete subjects in the SUN program are given direct entry into CQU if they meet the QCE-eligibility requirements at the completion of Year 12.

You need 20 credits at a set standard Sound Level of Achievement, Pass or equivalent in a set pattern at least 12 credits from completed Core courses of study plus an additional 8 credits from a combination of any courses of study but a maximum of 4 credits from Preparatory courses of study This diagram specifies the QCE-eligibility requirements in a step-by-step process. Students need a minimum of 20 credits — this is referred to as an amount of learning — learning which is typically done in Years 11 and 12. To earn credits — students must “pass” — which for school-based subjects (Authority and Authority-registered) is a Sound Level of Achievement (SA). For other types of learning it might be a Pass or equivalent. This is the set standard. Studies need to be in a set pattern — which means students need to demonstrate a depth and breadth of learning. Students need to have completed significant learning in subject areas or vocational certificates from Core studies, which is referred to as completed Core — but can select learnings from the other categories to make up the additional 8 credits. However, it is important to note that a maximum of 6 credits or 2 VET Certificate Is can be banked towards the QCE — this is because they are classified as a Preparatory course of study, and are usually completed as a stepping stone to courses in senior studies. Literacy and numeracy requirements need to be met to gain a QCE. and meet literacy and numeracy requirements To gain a QCE

Core courses of study Includes: General and Applied subjects VET Certificates II, III and IV school-based apprenticeships or traineeships To get your QCE, you must achieve at least 12 credits from completed Core courses of study At least one credit must come from a completed Core course while enrolled at school Partial completion of a Core course of study may contribute some credit towards your QCE Core courses of study include: school-based subjects (Authority and Authority-registered) Vocational Education and Training (VET) certificates — i.e. Certificate IIs, IIIs, IVs the on-the-job-component of school-based apprenticeships (SBA) the VET certificates embedded in the school-based traineeships (STA). To meet the QCE-eligibility requirements, students must achieve a minimum of 12 credits to complete Core. At least one credit from a Core course must be undertaken while enrolled at school. This QCE-eligibility requirement needs to be emphasised to students who may considering leaving school before the completion of Year 12. Students will receive partial credit if they commence but do not complete Core courses of studies, such as: less than 4 semesters of school-based subjects (Authority or Authority-registered) 25, 50 or 75% of VET Certificate II, III or IV less than 96 days of the on-the-job-component of a school-based apprenticeship. This credit is in the Core courses of study category but will not count towards the complete Core courses of study requirement.

Preparatory courses Includes VET Certificate I qualifications and some recognised certificates and awards (only one can be calculated for QCE) Can be used as a stepping stone to further study or training A maximum of four credits from Preparatory courses can count towards your QCE Only two certificate qualifications can be used to gain credit towards your QCE The most popular Preparatory courses of study undertaken by students for credit towards the QCE are those offering VET Certificate I qualifications. Preparatory courses are seen as study undertaken prior to the senior phase of learning or “stepping stone” courses to further study or training. For this reason, students can bank a maximum of six credits or two Certificate I qualifications toward their QCE. Preparatory courses also include some recognised certificates and awards.

Literacy requirement Satisfactory completion in Unit 1 or Unit 2, or a grade of C or better in a Unit 3 and 4 pair in these QCAA subjects: General English Essential English Sound Achievement in the QCAA short course in literacy Cert II in Skills for work and vocational pathways Pass in a QCAA-recognised literacy course Most students meet the literacy requirement of the QCE through the study of an English subject at school. Students need to be successful in achieving a Sound Level of Achievement (SA) in at least one semester of the following subjects: English English Extension English Communication English for ESL Learners. Students may also meet the QCE literacy requirement in the following ways. Some schools may choose to offer the QSA’s short course in literacy. Students who successfully complete this qualification will meet the QCE literacy requirement and have 1 credit banked in the Preparatory area of learning. Students who have left school but have not yet met the literacy component of the QCE can choose to study the Certificate I Communication Skills for Employments and Training (392382QLD). In addition to meeting the literacy requirement, this qualification attracts 2 credits to the Preparatory area of learning. Students may attain a Pass in a QSA-recognised literacy course to meet the literacy requirement. Students who achieve a grade of C or higher in the Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test have met the literacy requirement.

Numeracy requirement Sound Achievement in Unit 1 or Unit 2, or a grade of C or better in a Unit 3 and 4 pair in these QCAA subjects: Mathematical Methods General Maths Essential Maths Sound in the QCAA short course in numeracy Cert II in Skills for work and vocational pathways Most students will meet the QCE numeracy requirement through the study of their maths subject at school. Students need to be successful in achieving a Sound Level of Achievement (SA) in one of the following subjects: Maths A Maths B Maths C Prevocational Maths. Some schools choose to offer the QSA short course in numeracy. Students who successfully complete this qualification meet the numeracy requirement and receive 1 credit to the Preparatory area of learning. Students who have left school can choose to enrol in the Certificate I in Core Skills for Employment and Training — Numeracy (39288QLD). This qualification meets the numeracy requirement and attracts 2 credits to the Preparatory category of learning.

When will I get my QCE? The QCE is awarded when you meet the set requirements for a QCE — usually at the end of Year 12. If you leave school earlier or do not achieve a QCE by the end of Year 12, you can keep working towards it for seven years after you have (or would have) completed Year 12. When will I get my QCE? The QSA certifies twice a year in July and December. Students who have met the QCE-eligibility requirements will be issued with one. The majority of students will receive their QCE at the completion of Year 12, i.e. in December. The flexibility of the QCE allows for those students who leave school early or do not meet the eligibility requirements at the completion of Year 12 to have an additional seven years from when they were (or would have been) in Year 12 to meet the QCE-eligibility requirements.

What now ? Student and parent/caregiver to attend the interview with administration to complete the SET Plan. Subjects will be selected online at the interview. Parents must agree with the subjects selected by the student. This will be confirmed at the SET Plan interview.

What can I study? QCE learning options suit your strengths, interests and goals: school subjects vocational education and training (VET) school-based apprenticeships (SBA) and traineeships (SBT) learning projects recognised studies TAFE advanced diploma or diploma modules university studies The QCE learning options chosen by students should best reflect their strengths, interests and post-school outcomes ― and provide them with the appropriate credits for QCE-eligibility and/or requirements for tertiary entrance. Students can choose from a diverse range of learning options, such as: school subjects vocational education and training (VET) certificates school-based traineeships (SBT) or school-based apprenticeships (SBA) learning projects recognised studies TAFE advanced diploma or diploma modules university studies.

School subjects General subjects are based on syllabuses that have been approved and issued by the QCAA. Results in General subjects count in the calculation of ATARs — used for tertiary entrance. GENERAL ENGLISH BIOLOGY MODERN HISTORY VISUAL ART MATHEMATICAL METHODS CHEMISTRY GEOGRAPHY FILM & TV GENERAL MATHS PHYSICS PHYSICAL EDUCAITON MUSIC There are two types of school subjects — Authority subjects and Authority-registered subjects. Authority subjects are based on syllabuses that have been approved and issued by the QSA. Results in Authority subjects can count in the calculation of OP and FPs; these are the most common selection devices used by the tertiary sector.

HOSPITALITY PRACTICES School subjects Applied subjects generally include substantial vocational and practical components. One applied subject can be used in the calculation of an ATAR (Maths or English, not both) ESSENTIAL ENGLISH SPORT & RECREATION ESSENTIAL MATHS HOSPITALITY PRACTICES VISUAL ARTS STUDIES Authority-registered subjects are developed from Study Area Specifications (SASs) and generally include substantial vocational and practical components. Results in these subjects are not used in the calculation of OPs and FPs.

Vocational Education & Training Study at school for vocational qualifications, BSHS is the RTO for these courses. CERT II – Information, Digital Tech and Media CERT II – Engineering Pathways CERT II - Business CERT II – Furniture Making Pathways

University subjects and diploma modules Most Queensland universities/TAFEs offer Years 11 and 12 students the opportunity to study at tertiary level. If you complete an advanced diploma or diploma module or university subject while at school, you can earn credits towards your QCE. Years 11 and 12 students who are interested in extending their studies and keen to experience tertiary studies have the option to: study one or two subjects at a university complete advanced diploma or diploma modules ― up to eight modules can be credited to the QCE. Completed university subjects and advanced diploma or diploma modules contribute credit to the QCE.

Apprenticeships and traineeships A school-based apprenticeship or traineeship provides the opportunity to train on the job while working towards the QCE. School-based apprenticeships and traineeships can be undertaken as part of the senior phase of learning and contribute credit towards the QCE. Students who undertake a school-based apprenticeship (SBA) will be able to participate in the workforce in the “on-the-job” component of their apprenticeship and start the VET certificate embedded in their apprenticeship. Students who choose to undertake a school-based traineeship (SBT) will have the opportunity to complete the VET certificate embedded in the traineeship and may participate in work- related activities.

QCIA: Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement Head of Special Education: Mrs Jemima Johnson

Find out more Student Connect www.studentconnect.qsa.qld.edu.au Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority www.qcaa.qld.edu.au Talk to your teachers / guidance officer at your school Link to Senior Subject Selection handbook 2019 2020: http://www.blackwatershs.eq.edu.au/qce.htm