Year 12 Information Evening 2015 Di Parker Year 12 Year Leader Welcome

 Welcome by Di Parker, Year 12 Leader  Suzanne Pendlebury - WACE, STP/TAFE and Notre Dame University Admission Requirements  Nicole Martin - Schools Curriculum and Standards Authority Requirements including Special Exam Arrangements  Steve Hoath - Admission Requirements for University Speakers & Topics

 Western Australian Certificate of Education  Entry to a State Training Provider (TAFE); Apprenticeship or Traineeship.  Entry to University - ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank calculated and issued by TISC.  Awards – Schools Curriculum and Standards Authority. Goals of Year 12

WACE Requirements Breadth and Depth  Complete at least 20 course units. Up to 10 course equivalents can be from VET/endorsed programs.  Complete 4 units of English or Literature during Yr 11 and 12 (at least two of these units must be studied in Year 12).  In Year 12 study at least one pair of course units from each of List A (arts/languages/social science) and List B (mathematics/science/technology). Achievement Standard  Achieve a C grade average or better across the best 16 course units of which at least 8 units must be completed in Year 12. Endorsed programs and /or VET credit transfer can reduce the required number of course units by up to 6 units. English Language Competence  Achieve a C grade or better in any Stage 1 or higher course unit in English or Literature. WACE Exams Stage 3 courses, unless exempt. Stage 2 Optional.

WACE Examinations for Stage 2 Year 12 students are Optional, however, the achievement in these courses will NOT count in the calculation of an ATAR. A student studying Stage 3 courses and VET will be exempt from sitting exams only if they are:  Enrolled to complete units of competency (from related industry areas), in excess of 220 nominal hours in Year 12 … AND …  Enrolled in 3 or less Stage 2 and /or Stage 3 unit pairs. WACE EXAM EXEMPTION

NOTE: The completion of an AQF VET Certificate or VET hours in Year 10 or 11 does not qualify a Year 12 student for exam exemption.

Year 12 students who are enrolled in 6 or more WACE exams. Students enrolled in six or more Stage 2 and/or Stage 3 course units and do not wish to sit the WACE exam in their 6 th or 7 th course can apply for exemption. It is expected that Students will sit a minimum of 5 examinations. WACE EXAM EXEMPTION con’t

 Students opting out of the Stage 2 WACE exams; inform school of intention by 15 th May; deadline is 1 st July.  WACE exam exemptions for students studying VET and 3 or less Stage 2 or Stage 3 courses must be applied in writing to the Curriculum Council by 1 st July.  WACE exam exemptions for students studying 6 or more examinable courses 1 st July.  Students who are thinking of not sitting all of their WACE (external) exams must see Ms Schofield or Ms Pendlebury. Please don’t leave it to the deadline. WACE EXAM EXEMPTIONS

 Application Form  Academic Records of Year 11 & 12  Personal Statement  Referees- two  ATAR  WACE/English Competence  Extra Curricula  Interview  Early Offer Program (for high achieving students) – Advertised late term 2 - conditions apply Notre Dame Selection

Notre Dame  Tertiary Enabling Program ( Education, Humanities & Business, Nursing & Life Sciences)  Foundation Program (Arts & Science, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Nursing)  State Training Providers/TAFE Entry – Certificate IV or higher University Alternative Entry

 Clarify all entry requirements with the relevant universities.  English requirements may also vary.  Make an appointment to see: Ms Schofield, Ms Pendlebury, Ms Johnson, or Mr Friday. University Alternative Entry

 All applicants must meet minimum entry requirements - Communication & Mathematics;  Courses are split into competitive and non -competitive for entry purposes;  About 30% of courses are competitive and selection criteria need to be meet;  Check the website for latest details: STP (State Training Provider) Entry Requirements

Maximum score = 100 points  Qualification pathway- maximum score = 29 points eg Cert II Hospitality  Work experience/employment – maximum score = 29 points; points per hour worked Includes Workplace Learning, work experience, voluntary work and paid work.  Secondary education/Skill Development  Maximum score = 42 points  Scoring based on English result, plus best two other results See the Training WA website: Follow link ‘Training Courses’ / ’TAFE Admissions’ / ’How To Apply – Full-time TAFE’ / ’Entrance requirements for full-time study’ Selection Criteria

Is Attaining WACE Enough? To be competitive students taking a university pathway should aim to score:  Stage 3 courses - a ‘B’ (65% +) or higher  Stage 2 courses - an ‘A’ (75% +). Students aiming for a STP/TAFE Certificate IV or Diploma may need:  ‘A’ grades  National VET Qualification  Work experience to be competitive.

 Change of Courses by Friday 6 th March; after this date ONLY after extenuating circumstances.  Last date to change enrolments in Stage 2 course units. This includes: Opting out of sitting Stage 2 WACE examinations; enrolling into or withdrawing from Stage 2 course units. 1 st July  Exam timetable published by 24 th July;  Last date for enrolment amendments of courses with practical exams by 31 st July; Important Dates

 Last date for enrolment amendments for Stage 3 Courses with no practical exams by 14 th September;  Practical exams commence by 26 th September;  Written exams 2 nd November – 27 th November;  Results on the Internet from late December

 Students may wish to enrol in an examination as a Private Candidate.  This means that they cannot have studied that course at school or at S.I.D.E., although they may have studied the Stage 1 course.  Only the examination mark counts towards ATAR.  Applications close 17 th June (without late fee) and a $38.00 cheque is payable to the Schools Curriculum & Standards Authority. Forms are available from Ms Schofield or Ms Pendlebury.  Late applications will be accepted until 20 th July (an extra fee will apply). PRIVATE CANDIDATE

Ms Martin Special Exam Arrangements Sickness and Misadventure Preparing for Exams Contacts and Publications

 For candidates who may be disadvantaged in demonstrating their knowledge and skills in the WACE exam.  The problem must relate to examination situations.  Evidence provided must come from the school, psychologist and medical practitioner.  Apply for Special Examination Arrangements – completed applications close 19 th May.  Contact Ms Barbara Goldflam by Friday 13 th March as the application process is extensive. Special Examination Arrangements

 For circumstances beyond student’s control.  For temporary sickness - non permanent disability.  For sickness or misadventure occurring during or just prior to the exam.  The candidate is responsible for gathering the evidence.  Applications close 27 th November.  Forms available from the exam centre ( or you can contact Ms Martin).  Decision is final - appeal available on the process only.  If approved, the SCSA calculates the examination mark using your school assessment as a basis. The higher of the actual examination mark and the calculated examination mark becomes the examination mark that is given to you for that examination. Sickness/Misadventure

Two things that can interfere greatly with revision:  Not starting early enough;  Not knowing how to revise ( if unsure – seek help/advise). The Learning Support Advisors (Ms Goldflam and Ms Sayers) have visited all Yr 12 Mentor classes to advise on Study techniques. A 6-week program of Study Skills will be run in the weeks leading up to Semester 1 & 2 exams. Revising For Exams

 REGULAR MEALS  REGULAR SLEEP  REGULAR EXERCISE  Know your best time to study.  Don’t spend too long on any one course.  Work in minute sessions.  Do the “easy” things when you are getting tired  If there is not enough time – don’t leave out whole sections.  Take it easy the night before an exam – don’t study late, do light revision only, do some general overview & diagrams. General Revision Planning Hints

PUBLICATIONS Marks Adjustment Process Facts Concerning Stage 2 The WACE Manual can be

School Curriculum and Standards Authority CONTACT POINTS 303 Sevenoaks St, Cannington Postal Address: PO Box 816, Cannington, WA, (08)

Janet Schofield ( ) Suzanne Pendlebury (Tuesday & Friday) Lyn Johnson (Thursday) Bill Friday (Wednesday) Contact for Course and Careers Advisors

Barbara Goldflam (Everyday except Wednesday) Cathy Sayers (Monday to Thursday) Contact for Learning Support Advisors

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