1. Year 11 2018 St Patrick’s College

2. What you should have… 2018 Years 11 and 12 Information Booklet
2018 Subject Selection Guide
Both will be ed to you
Also invited to Careers Expo, Applied Learning and 2018 Year 11 Information Evening

3. Careers Expo and Information evening
Tuesday, August 1 from 5:30pm
Access and receive career and pathway information from a broad range of local employees and employers
Industry representatives and training organisations will be attending
Meet past-pupils

4. 2018 Year 11
Year 11 students have two courses of study available to them:
The Year 11 VCE Program - based on the VCE, providing learning opportunities and experiences that lead to the study of the VCE in Year 12
Year 11 Applied Learning - for students whose preferred learning style is more ‘hands–on’ and vocationally orientated leading to the VCAL.

5. The VCE as a course of study
Generally taken over two years
Over 90 VCE studies (with many different LOTE and VET offerings)
St Patrick’s offers over 40 of these (including VET)
It is not possible to proceed with all subjects listed in the booklet

6. The VCE as a course of study
Most studies have four units
Don’t have to choose all four, although this is recommended for most students
Each unit lasts for a semester
Many Year 10 students have already commenced their VCE

7. The VCE as a course of study
Units 1/2 usually attempted in Year 11
Most students do 14 units in Year i.e. RE, English Group plus five others
Units 3/4 usually attempted in Year 12
Most Year 12 students do 10 units
i.e. RE (non-VCE), English Group plus
four others

8. The VCE as a course of study
Units 1 and 2 - can be done as single units
Units 3/4 – must be done as a sequence

9. Successful completion of the VCE
Must satisfactorily complete 16 units including:
- At least three units from the English group, two must be a Units 3–4 sequence
- At least three Units 3–4 sequences other than English, which may include any number of English sequences once the English requirement has been met
- Any number of approved VET units can be included in the 16 units

10. Satisfactory completion of VCE units
The teacher will set a variety of assessment tasks to allow you to achieve each of the learning outcomes
Each unit of every study has between two and four learning outcomes

11. Satisfactory completion of VCE units
The award of ‘satisfactory completion’ is based on a decision that the student has demonstrated achievement of the outcomes specified
For Unit 1/2 studies, these are the only form of assessment required for satisfactory completion

12. Expected standard of attainment
The expected minimum standard of attainment for graded assessment tasks in all AusVELS, Awakenings and VCE subjects at St Patrick’s College is 50%.

13. Expected standard of attainment
This assists and supports teachers in making on-balance judgements regarding the awarding of a Satisfactory (S) or Not Satisfactory (N) unit result by establishing the minimum level of performance required by a student to clearly display the required key knowledge and key skills that underpinning any outcome.

14. Expected standard of attainment
By not meeting the expected minimum standard of attainment of 50% for any assessment task, a student places himself at risk of not meeting the minimum required standard for satisfactory completion

15. Expected standard of attainment
Should this occur, a teacher shall permit or require a student to submit further work, or complete supplementary tasks to meet satisfactory completion requirements of a unit (including work previously submitted).

16. School assessment in VCE Unit 3/4 studies
For Unit 3/4 studies there are additional types of assessment:
1. School assessments
2. Examinations
There are two kind of school assessments – SACs and SATs

17. School assessment in VCE Unit 3/4 studies
School-assessed coursework (SAC)
Will be mainly done in class time
Contributes a percentage to the final assessment

18. School assessment in VCE Unit 3/4 studies
School-assessed tasks (SAT)
Used in studies where products or models are assessed e.g. Studio Art, Food Studies, Media
Same kind of task for every school
Specifications set by VCAA

19. School assessment in VCE Unit 3/4 studies
Exact content decided by the school to match with your learning experiences and resources
VCAA specifies how marks are to be awarded
Teacher does the marking

20. School-assessed tasks (SAT)
Folio based School-Assessed Tasks require a sustained commitment to classwork and home study to complete a folio to a high standard. This must be considered carefully before committing to one or more folio-based VCE studies.

21. External examinations
Set and marked by VCAA
Can be written, oral, performance or electronic
All held in October - November
Results reported to you as a grade from A+ to E or UG (ungraded)

22. General Achievement Test
Done by students enrolled in any VCE Units 3/4 study
A three hour test consisting of a writing task and a series of multiple-choice questions covering general knowledge
Used by VCAA to ensure that schools are marking to a Statewide standard
GAT results reported to you

23. Year 11 VCE Program -Core Subjects
Religious Education (5 periods p/wk)
English Group studies (5 periods p/wk)

24. Religious Education
Religious Education is compulsory for all Years 11 and 12 students
Several options
Your current Year 10 RE teacher will help you decide the best option for you

25. Year 11 VCE RE options…. Option 1: Religion and Society VCE Units 1/2
Option 2: Texts and Traditions VCE Units 1/2
Option 3: Texts and Traditions VCE Unit 1 and Religion and Society VCE Unit 2
Option 4: Religion and Society VCE Unit 2 and Faith in Action (non-VCE)
Option 5: Religion and Society VCE Units 3/4

26. Year 11 VCE RE options….
Students studying Foundation English VCE Units 1/2 will be enrolled in the Non-VCE Year 11 Religious Education program.
Applied Learning students will participate in a RE course which appropriately recognises and supports boys whose preferred learning style is more ‘hands–on’ and vocationally orientated.

28. VCE English pathways
There are four English options available to Year 11 VCE students:
VCE Units 1/2 English
VCE Units 1/2 English Language
VCE Units 1/2 Literature
VCE Units 1/2 Foundation English

30. Vocational English
Available to those are currently studying Yr 10 Pre-Vocational English
Also to those who were, or currently are, supported by the Linguistics program or the Enhanced Learning team.
Yr 10 teachers may identify other students who they believe would benefit from this option.

31. Vocational English Students will receive a letter
An interview will be conducted to assess their suitability for this pathway.
Note that this pathway leads to Vocational English VCE Units 3/4 (non-scored) in Year 12
Students will not be eligible for an ATAR

32. English pathways Decision time!
How do I make the decision about the English pathway for me?

34. Meeting the English requirement of the VCE
Must satisfactorily complete three units of English studies
These units can come from:
- English units 1 – 4
- English Language units 1 - 4
- Literature units 1 – 4
- Foundation English units 1/2

35. Meeting the English requirement of the VCE
Two of these must be at the Unit 3/4 level (new for 2018)
To receive an ATAR you must do either English units 3/4, English Language units 3/4 or Literature units 3/4
You can choose to study additional English studies to the English option you select to meet the English requirement of the VCE

36. Mathematics pathways Three pathways: - Foundation Mathematics
- General/Further
- Methods/Specialist

37. Mathematics pathways Four VCE Units 1/2 Mathematics subjects:
- General Mathematics (Vocational)
- General Mathematics
- Mathematical Methods
- Specialist Mathematics

38. Senior School Mathematics
Year 10
Year 11
Year 12
General Maths - Vocational VCE Units 1/2
Does not prepare you for a VCE 3/4 mathematics
Modified Maths

39. Senior School Mathematics
Year 10
Year 11
Year 12
General Maths (Vocational) VCE Units 1/2
Does not prepare you for a VCE 3/4 mathematics
Vocational

40. Senior School Mathematics
Year 10
Year 11
Year 12
General Maths (Vocational) VCE Units 1/2
Pre-General
General Maths VCE Units 1/2
Further Maths VCE Units 3/4

41. Senior School Mathematics
Year 10
Year 11
Year 12
General Maths VCE Units 1/2
Further Maths Units 3 & 4
Maths Methods VCE Units 1/2
Pre-Methods
Maths Methods VCE Units 3/4  
Specialist Maths VCE Units 1/2
Specialist Maths VCE Units 3/4

42. Senior School Mathematics
Year 10
Year 11
Year 12
Maths Methods VCE Units 1/2
Maths Methods VCE Units 3/4
Pre-Methods  
Specialist Maths VCE Units 1/2
Specialist Maths VCE Units 3/4

43. Consider your Maths choice carefully!
Pay attention to the Maths Pathway suggested by your Maths teacher
It is based on their knowledge of yours skills and maths ability
The idea of ‘having a go’ is usually not successful
There is limited opportunity to change Maths pathways during the year

44. VCE elective choices
Typical Year 11 VCE student completes studies in a further five subjects
Subject choice is yours – there are no restrictions like Year 10
Most will be VCE Unit 1/2 studies
VCE Units 3/4 studies available to some students
Some will be studying a Units 3/4 study having completed Units 1/2 this year

45. VCE Units 3/4 studies
Few Year 10 students are ready to complete studies at the VCE Units 3/4 level!

46. VCE Units 3/4 studies You will need to:
- complete Section 5 of the selection guide
- show a high level of academic
success in relevant Year 10 subjects
- display excellent work habits
Meeting with a Deputy Headmaster or Head of Senior School after you have submitted you 2018 choices

50. My other choices within the VCE Program
Vocational Education and Training (VET) certificates available to some students
Some will be studying Year 2 of a VET certificate having completed Year 1 this year
S only VCE

51. S only VCE For those whose goal is to:
Successfully meet all outcomes for each of the VCE units they intend studying,
Attain the Victorian Certificate of Education and
Move directly into employment (possibly before the end of the 2018 school year)

52. S only VCE
Still required to study one of the Religious Education options
Required to participate in, and complete, all class and coursework activities and assessment as per any other VCE student.
May negotiate to complete SAC and SAT tasks under alternative conditions and
Do not sit the end of year exam.

53. S only VCE students are not eligible for an ATAR.

54. VET in schools – Vocational Education and Training
VET in schools programs allow you to combine nationally recognised training with the VCE
This improves access to a wider range of post-school pathways – apprenticeships, traineeships, TAFE or tertiary study
Each recognised VET in schools program has full status within the VCE Units 1-4 structure

55. VET in schools – Vocational Education and Training
Three types of programs:
- VCE VET courses at St Patrick’s
- VCE VET courses through the Ballarat
Schools Cluster
- School Based Apprenticeships (must be in the Applied Learning Program)

56. Internal VET courses VCE VET courses at St Patrick’s:
- Building and Construction
- Engineering Studies
- Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)
- Music (Tech Prod and Performance)
- Sport and Recreation
- Employment Pathways
Some classes conducted ‘outside’ of normal class time
Two-year programs

57. Note re Building and Construction:
In order to complete the full Certificate II Building and Construction students must use two of their elective choices in both semesters of year one.
This is a consequence of the significant number of nominal teaching hours required to deliver the full certificate

58. Note re Building and Construction:
Students studying Certificate II Building and Construction will therefore not be permitted to study any additional VCE Unit 3/4 subject.

59. St Patrick’s VET courses
You will need to:
- complete Section 7 of the Guide
- demonstrate an interest
- show success in relevant Year subjects
- display high level of work habits
Arrange a meeting with the relevant VET teacher

62. External VET courses
See Mr John Sullivan or Mr Meehan for more information
A number of VCE VET courses are offered through the Ballarat Schools Cluster

63. External VET courses
Parents of students who elect to participate in any external Ballarat Schools Cluster VETiS course will be required to pay the difference between the course cost and the Catholic Education Funding for that particular course. This cost difference could range between $750 to $2,000

64. External VET courses
Students who withdraw from their VETiS Program after week three of Term One will still be required to pay the full fees of the course.

65. Australian School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBAT)
A school-based apprenticeship or traineeship arrangement that combines part-time work, structured training with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and school studies

66. SBAT
SBAT typically require students to complete one or two days of work and/or training per week off-site.
This impacts significantly on your timetable and ability to access and complete class work.

67. SBAT
Therefore, students completing a SBAT will be enrolled in the Applied Learning Program
Will be required to negotiate any missed class work with teachers and work independently to meet all timelines.
This aspect of any SBAT needs to be considered carefully before committing to any SBAT.

68. SBAT See Mr John Sullivan or Mr Meehan for more information
SBAT areas have been approved by industry bodies and the VCAA for students undertaking the VCE in the following industries/areas:

69. SBAT Agriculture Horticulture Automotive Hospitality Business
Information Tech
Community Services
Sport and Recreation
Engineering
Food Processing (Wine)

70. Other options within VCE
University Enhancement Studies
Informal work placements:
Negotiated non-accredited work placements to accompany VCE units
VCE taken over three years
Starting with less than a ‘full-load’

71. VCE Testamurs
VCE Testamurs are new forms of recognition of achievement within the current senior secondary qualifications of VCE.
There are two qualifications:
- VCE Baccalaureate and
- Industry Pathways

72. Applied Learning Program

73. Applied Learning - VCAL
Designed for students whose preferred learning style is more ‘hands–on’.
The aim of the VCAL is to give students the necessary skills to equip them well for employment, training at the TAFE level and to support students seeking an apprenticeship or traineeship.

74. VCAL
The VCAL gives students literacy and numeracy skills, practical work-related experiences and an opportunity to build personal skills that are important for life and work

75. VCAL Three levels of the certificate: Foundation Intermediate and,
Senior
The decision as to which level you will study at will be determined as part of the application process.

76. VCAL Students will complete studies in the following strands: Literacy
Numeracy
Personal Development Skills
Work Related Skills and,
Industry Specific Skills (which might include a VET certificate, a SBA, or another recognised certificate).

77. VCAL
Students will be required to complete individual and group projects as part of their VCAL program.
As for all other Year 11 students, boys participating in the VCAL program will be required to study Religious Education and attend all Pastoral Care sessions.

78. VCAL requirements
Must satisfactorily complete all outcomes in all strands.
VCAL uses outcomes based assessment therefore, students must be able to show that they have met each outcome at least twice in order to qualify as ‘Competent’ in the particular outcome.

79. VCAL requirements
VET, SBA or certificates courses, are required to meet the Industry Specific Skills component of Intermediate and Senior VCAL.
VCAL students do not sit formal written exams for assessment.
Instead, school-based practical tasks are designed to enable the student to demonstrate competencies in ‘real-life’ situations.

80. VCAL requirements
For further information about any aspect of VCAL, contact Applied Learning Co-ordinator, Ms Lyn Maniz.

81. Applied Learning Program application process
You will need to:
- complete Section 6 of the Guide
- meet the eligibility criteria
- complete the Applied Learning
Questionnaire and,
- Producing a portfolio of work to
support your application
Meet Ms Lyn Maniz asap

82. Return intention and subject selection

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86. 20th Century History
Legal Studies
Media
Japanese
Studio Art
Health and Human Development
Physical Education

87. Australian History VCE Units 3/4
Legal Studies
Media
Japanese
Studio Art
Health and Human Development
Biology

88. VET Building and Construction – first year
Media
Physical Education
Studio Art
Health and Human Development
Biology

89. VET Kitchen Operations – first year

90. Making successful course and subject choices...
The Year 11 VCE Program or Year 11 Applied Learning Program
What do I see myself doing in the future?
What subjects am I good at and enjoy doing?
Which VCE subjects are ‘prerequisite’ studies for the tertiary/TAFE course I’m interested in?

91. Making successful subject choices...
Which subjects are ‘recommended’ studies for the tertiary/TAFE course I’m interested in?
Which grouping of subjects is going to give me the greatest flexibility for the future?
Talk with as many people as possible
Research

92. Making successful subject choices...
Ensure that Year 11 choices allow you to achieve your three year Senior School plan

95. Don’t make choices based on:
Who you think might be teaching the class
Who you think might be in the class
One subject will be “easier” than another
Scaled VTAC study scores

96. Resources Morissby – Career Analyst report
Year 10 Choices (VTAC Guide)
Where to now? (VCAA Guide)
VICTER 2020
Course Link -

97. Resources SPC Careersblog page Careers Office (Mr Meehan)
Teachers and VCE students
Open Days (most in August)
Work experience
SPC Careers Expo

98. Where to now ? Read through the booklet thoroughly
Check any ‘conditions’ that might apply eg. Is it assumed that I have done Units 1/2 of Japanese before I do Units 3/4? What level of maths should I be doing for Chemistry and Physics?

99. Where to now ?
Write down questions you want answered eg. If I do an external VET do I have one less subject at St Patrick’s?
Rank/rate your choices as you do so
Attend Careers Expo, VCAL and Year 11 Information Evening on Tuesday, August 1 (from 5:30pm)

100. Where to now ? Discuss possible choices
If unsure about any aspect ask questions
Attend Year 11 Interviews (August 7, 9 & 12)
Complete Selection Guide

101. Online submission of proposed 2018 Year 11 studies
You are required to submit your 2018 Year 11 course of study and program details using Web Preferences (the online subject submission portal).
You will be ed a link to Web Preferences, along with detailed instructions.

102. Online submission of proposed 2018 Year 11 studies
Your parents will also be sent a similar explaining the submission procedure.
Please note: A parent and student signed copy of the 2018 Web Preferences Preference Receipt is to be submitted with this Subject Selection Guide.

103. Hand in Selection Guide by Wednesday, August 16
Enter proposed 2018 choices using Web Preferences before this date
Follow-up interviews for VCAL, VCE 3/4 and VET applications

104. Year 11 2018 St Patrick’s College