1. CARINE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Independent Public School

2. TO ACHIEVE A WESTERN AUSTRALIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (WACE) 2016 AND BEYOND 2014/14453 © 2014 School Curriculum and Standards Authority

3. To achieve a WACE students must: Achieve category three in the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (ONLA) in Reading, Writing and Numeracy or Band 8 NAPLAN (R,W &N) Complete a minimum of four Year 12 ATAR courses including the external examination (i.e. be eligible for an ATAR) or complete a Certificate II or higher. Complete two Year 11 English units and a pair of Year 12 English units. Complete at least one pair of units from a Year 12 List A (arts/languages/social sciences) course and one pair of units from a Year 12 List B course (mathematics/sciences/technologies). Complete at least 20 units (or equivalent) including a minimum of 10 Year 12 units. Achieve a minimum of 14 C grades in Year 11 and Year 12 units (or equivalent) with at least 6 C grades in Year 12 units (or equivalent). All students (whether they have achieved the WACE or not) will receive a Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement – a record of all courses and/or programs completed (WASSA)

4. What types of WACE courses are there? ATAR courses – for students who are aiming to go to university and will need to sit an external exam which will get them an ATAR. General courses – for students aiming to enter further training or the workforce straight from school. These will have an externally set tasks that may be scheduled during Exam week.

5. What other programs are there? There are also Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs(Certificate Courses) and Endorsed programs which contribute to WACE equivalence and address areas of learning not covered by courses. Certificate Courses are nationally accredited and consistent with the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework. Students can mix and match these options to provide the best platform to meet the requirements to achieve a WACE.

6. VET provides an opportunity to continue education and training post school

7. Certificate Courses If a student does not complete the course requirements to achieve an ATAR, they will need to complete a minimum of a Certificate II in addition to their other course enrolments to achieve their WACE. Studying a Certificate Course provides credit towards the number of course units students need to complete to achieve their WACE. The maximum number of Certificate Courses a students can study is 2 per year.

8. VET equivalences Completed qualification Equivalence (total) Credit allocation (units) 1112 Certificate II4 units22 Certificate III and higher6 units24 For a completed Certificate II, the achievement of units of competency must be a minimum of 220 hours

9. Endorsed programs A student can only use endorsed programs for two units of equivalence in Year 11 and two units in Year 12 Workplace Learning is an Authority‐developed endorsed program that is managed by individual schools.

10. The courses we offer List A (arts/languages/social sciences)List B (mathematics/science/technology) Ancient HistoryAccounting and Finance Career and EnterpriseBiological Sciences Children, Family and the CommunityChemistry DanceDesign – Technical Graphics DramaFood Science and Technology EconomicsHuman Biological Science EnglishMarine and Maritime Studies French (second language)Materials Design and Technology - Textiles GeographyMaterials Design and Technology - Wood German (second language)Mathematics Health StudiesOutdoor Education LiteraturePhysical Education Studies Modern HistoryPhysics Music Philosophy and Ethics Visual Arts

11. The Certificates we are offering in our School Certificate 11 Applied Fashion & Design Certificate 11 Automotive Vocational Preparation Certificate 11 Engineering Certificate 11 Outdoor Recreation Certificate 11 Sports Coaching Certificate 11 Sport and Recreation Certificate 11 Business Certificate 111 Digital Media Certificate 111 Visual Arts - Photography

12. 12 University Admissions Requirements

13. 13 University Admission Requirements An ATAR high enough to get into a course of your choice (University entry is competitive) Competence in English Meet any prerequisites. Some university courses have defined prerequisites or recommended courses – See University Admissions guide 2017

14. 14 TISC (Tertiary Institutions Service Centre) will assign a ranking (ATAR) based on the student TEA (Tertiary Entrance Aggregate) score The TEA is the sum of the best four final scaled scores (max 400) plus 10% of a LOTE scaled score (max 410) TEA will be a combination of 50/50 school and external exam results Tertiary Entrance Aggregate (TEA)

15. 15 ATAR = Australian Tertiary Admission Rank A percentile rank relative to all other students  Determined by the No. of students who sit the WACE examinations & no. of people of year 12 leaving age in total population of Australia TISC ranks students because there are more applicants than places Students are numbered from 99.95 down

16. Indicative ATARs

17. 17 English Language Competence Students must meet required English Language Competence. A scaled score of 50 in an ATAR English or English Literature course will generally meet requirements.

18. 18 University Alternative Entry

19. Curtin University Step Up to Curtin Entry Program UniReady Enabling Program Enabling Course in Science, Engineering and Health Complete an appropriate AQF qualification (Certificate 1V or higher)as a stepping stone into University Murdoch University Entry awards Media and Creative Portfolio Entry On-Track Murdoch University Preparation Course Indigenous Programs 19

20. Foundations and preparatory Programs Broadway UWA Fairway UWA Provisional Entry Scheme Applications for special consideration The University of Western Australia 20 Portfolio Entry University Preparation Course Indigenous University Orientation Course University Preparation Course (Education Assistant programmes) Edith Cowan University

21. TRAINING WA (TAFE) Admissions 21

22. TRAINING WA (TAFE) Entry Requirements All applicants must meet entry requirements Courses are split into competitive and non competitive for entry purposes About 10% of courses are competitive and selection criteria need to be meet Check the website for latest details: http://www.trainingwa.wa.gov.au 22

23. Selection Criteria for Competitive Entry Maximum score = 100 points: Qualification pathway ( Certificate Course = max 29 Work experience/employment = max 29 Secondary education/Skill Development = max 42 23

24. Other choices for next year These pathways are: Futures Course a training program accredited under the Vocational Education and Training Act 1996 (this includes TRAINING WA colleges and private registered training organisations) an apprenticeship or a traineeship approved employment (must complete an NOA) 24

25. Year 11 2015 COURSE SELECTION 27

26. All students must select EIGHT courses, in ranked order. The lowest two ranked courses will be used as reserves if clashes occur or a selected course is not running due to low numbers. Each student’s course selection availability is dependent upon current academic achievement. (PRE-REQUISITES) All students must select an English course as their first preference. All students must ensure they have at least one LIST A course (shown in red) and one LIST B course (shown in blue) on the selection sheet. ALL students are strongly advised to select a Certificate course. PROCESS

27. Student wishing to study at university must select at least 4 ATAR courses. Students are strongly advised to select 5 ATAR courses. The 6 th course selected may be another ATAR course OR a General course OR a Certificate course. Selections 7 and 8 are Reserve courses which must be selected in case other courses chosen do not run or do not fit on the timetable. Students taking ONLY 4 ATAR courses MUST select a Certificate course in their first 6 selections. UNIVERSITY BOUND

28. Students wishing to undertake further training or move straight to the workforce MUST take at least one Certificate course. Note: Some Certificate courses will be completed in one year while others require a two year commitment. Students may then select General, ATAR or a further Certificate Course plus 2 reserve choices. Students can only select a Maximum of 2 Certificate Courses per year. FURTHER TRAINING/WORK

29. COURSEEXAM MARKGRADE Drama ATARN/AB Drama & B English Music ATARN/AB Music & B English Dance ATARN/AB Dance & English Visual Arts ATARN/AB Art & B English English ATARN/AB English Literature ATAR70B English Physical Education Studies ATARN/AB PE & B English Economics ATARN/AB HASS Accounting and FinanceN/AC Math Geography ATARN/AB HASS Modern History ATARN/AB HASS Ancient History ATARN/AB HASS Philosophy and Ethics ATARN/AB HASS French: Second Language ATAR65B French German: Second Language ATAR65B German Mathematics Specialist ATAR80A Math Mathematics Methods ATAR70B Math Mathematics Applications ATAR55C Math Biology ATAR70B Science Chemistry ATAR70B Science Human Biology ATAR70B Science Physics ATAR70B Science & B Math & 70% Exam Math Materials, Design & Technology (Textiles)ATARN/A PRE-REQUISITES

30. IMPORTANT DATES May 5 th Parent Information Night May 12 th Assembly Student Information May 20 th – 22 nd Year 10 Exams June 12 th Year 10 Reports Posted Home June 15 th Year 11 2016 Selection Forms Received by Students June 25 th Year 11 2016 Selection Form Due to Front Office

31. What Now ? Discuss with your child choices for next year and beyond Study the information on the School Website: – Year 11 Handbook – Important Dates – Course Selection Form – Pre- requisites – Your child's Course Counsellor – University Admission ATAR cut-off 2015 – University Admissions Information with entrance requirements 2017 – WACE Requirement 2017 – Senior Secondary Pathways Student Workbook – Tonight’s Power Point – Parent letter Talk to your Child’s Course Counsellor. 31