YEAR 11 COURSE SELECTION HANDBOOK

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1 Year 11 Subject Selection Handbook 2015 YEAR 11 COURSE SELECTION HAN DBOOK 2015 Kingsway Christiann College 0

2 CONTENTS Page No. Introduction 3 Year 11 Gridline 20 Pre-Requisites 21 Year 11 Courses leading to University 24 Accounting ATAR 25 Biology ATAR 26 Chemistry ATAR 27 Computer Science ATAR 28 Drama ATAR 28 Economics ATAR 29 Engineering Studies ATAR 29 English as an additional Language Dialect ATAR 30 English ATAR 32 French ATAR 32 Geography ATAR 33 Human Biology ATAR 34 Literature ATAR 35 Mathematics Applications 36 Mathematics Methods 37 Mathematics Specialist 37 Modern History ATAR 38 Music ATAR 39 Physics ATAR 40 Physical Education Studies ATAR 41 Politics & Law ATAR 41 Psychology ATAR 42 Visual Arts ATAR 43 1

3 CONTENTS (Continued) Year 11 Courses Leading to TAFE 46 Business Certificate I 46 English General 46 Food Science Technology (Hospitality) General 47 Information, Digital Media & Technology Cert I 48 Integrated Science General 48 Materials Design & Technology (Wood) General 49 Mathematics Essentials 50 Media Production & Analysis General 50 Physical Education Studies General 51 Physical Education Studies General Golf 52 Textiles General 53 Visual Arts General 54 Workplace Learning 55 Assessment Policy 56 Good Standing Policy 57 Kingsway Christian College is committed to providing a high-quality affordable and distinctly Christian education for students. Our goal is to nurture an exemplary Christ-centred College culture where all students can develop the knowledge, discernment and ability to dynamically impact their world for Christ. 2

4 Year 11 Subject Selection Handbook 2015 We are here to help PRINCIPAL Mr Peterr Burton Deputy y Principal (Staff( Admin nistration) Mrs Liz Robertson [email protected]. edu.au & Deputy Principal (Students) Mr Johann Schoeman : HEAD OF STUDE ENTS YEAR Mrs Carin Havinga [email protected] COLLEGE SENIOR CHAPLAIN Mrs Debra Kerbey COLLEGE CHAPLAIN Mr Luke Wiseman [email protected] 3

5 Year 11 Subject Selection Handbook 2015 ARTS Mrs Necia Drazevic ENGLISH Mrs Ellaa HEADS OF LEARNING AREAS MATHAMATICS Mr Sebb Gerbaz SCIENCE Dr Siew Yap SOCIET TY & ENVIRONMENT Mr Jason Milne TECHNOLOGY & ENTERPRISE Mrss Jenny PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mrs Fiona Stankeviciuss 4

6 Introduction This Year 11 Course Handbook is designed to make your transition into senior school as smooth as possible and to provide you with the necessary information required for you to make informed decisions about your senior education. Choosing Courses At Kingsway Christian College in 2015, there are three types of courses offered: 1. Courses leading to University 2. Courses leading to State Training Providers ( TAFE) 3. Compulsory courses (Christian Life Studies & Physical Education). The Heads of Learning Area have provided course recommendations for each student. It is strongly advised that parents and students comply with these recommendations. Generally, we recommend students continue the same course from Year 11 into Year 12. When selecting a Course, it is important to select the unit that will enable you to reach your desired post-school destination. In general, students who are aiming at university entrance should choose ATAR courses in Year 11 and in Year 12. Students who are planning for State Training Providers (TAFE) entry should choose the General courses. State Training Providers (formerly known as TAFE) Each qualification offered by State Training Providers is divided into two groups. The first group of qualifications require applicants to address both minimum entry requirements (MER) and selection criteria and the second group of qualifications require applicants to address only the minimum entry requirements. Qualifications that require entry requirements and selection criteria are those where there are more applicants than places available. Qualifications that have minimum entry requirements only are those where there are more places than applicants (approximately 70% of courses). Applicants for minimum entry requirement only courses will only need to submit their personal information, the name of the qualification for which they are seeking entry and evidence that they meet the minimum entry requirements. These minimum entrance requirements refer to minimum Communication and Mathematics skills. These skills are described as benchmarks which are displayed using a system of dots ranging from one dot to four dots. Each course has differing benchmark requirements. Applicants seeking places in qualifications with entry requirements and selection criteria, will be required to address both the minimum entry requirements and the selection criteria. Selection criteria will focus on qualification pathways (maximum 29 points), work experience (maximum 29 points), and the past academic/skill development achievement (maximum 42 points). Some qualifications require an 5

7 interview, skills test or folio. A student will typically apply for up to four TAFE courses, listing them in order of preference. Selection then depends on the student s ranking compared with other applicants and the number of places being offered in the relevant course. Minimum Entrance Requirements (MER) Most Certificate I III level qualifications require Year 10 or 11 academic levels for entry and scoring. Years 10 and 11 students will find it difficult to get a place in courses that require selection criteria to be addressed due to competition from applicants with higher qualifications and experience. Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma level qualifications generally require the completion of Year 12 to meet MER and to score on academic merit in the selection criteria. All students need to have achieved a C grade in an English course. Interested students should make sure that they access trainingwa.wa.gov.au for courses and Careers information. The State Training Providers (TAFE) are as follows: 1. West Coast Institute of Training Central Institute of Technology Polytechnic West Challenger Institute of Technology For information on State Training Providers (TAFE) courses, contact the Information and Career Advice Officer at any State Training Providers (TAFE) campus, or: Training Info Centre 2 nd Floor City Central Building 166 Murray Street Mall Perth WA 6000 PH / [email protected] 6

8 Changes to WACE Requirements Parents of students currently in Years 7 through to 10, should be aware that the Year 11 and 12 Curriculum will undergo change at all schools in Western Australia from Year onwards. The Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 reform was announced in January Student achievement of the WACE (sometimes referred to as Secondary Graduation) has been a basic expectation of students in Western Australia. 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. Under the new system, in order for a student to achieve a WACE he/she must: 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 equivalents) including a minimum of 10 Year 12 units. Complete a Literacy and Numeracy Assessment to demonstrate a minimum standard based on skills regarded as essential for individuals to meet the demands of everyday life and work in a knowledge-based economy. Achieve a minimum of 14 C grades in Year 11 and Year 12 units (or equivalent) including at least 6 C grades in Year 12 units (or equivalent). Students will be able to choose either ATAR courses or General Courses. ATAR courses- For students aiming to achieve an ATAR and enrol in university directly from school these courses are assessed by schools, moderated and examined by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority and contribute to an ATAR. General courses - For students aiming to enrol in further training or enter the workforce assessed by schools and moderated by the School Curriculum and 7

9 Standards Authority and do not contribute to an ATAR. Course units must be completed sequentially, with Year 11 units (1 and 2) being undertaken before Year 12 units (3 and 4). WACE literacy and numeracy requirement video for students The School Curriculum and Standards Authority has produced a brief video about the literacy and numeracy requirement for the WACE for 2016 and beyond and, specifically, the importance of the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment. The video has been designed specifically for students, but may also be of interest to teachers, parents and carers. It is available for viewing at Western Australian Certificate of Education The WACE is a certificate that demonstrates significant achievement over Years 11 and 12. The WACE requirements Achievement of your WACE acknowledges that at the end of your compulsory schooling you have achieved or exceeded the required minimum standards in an educational program that has suitable breadth and depth. To achieve a WACE from 2016, a student must satisfy the following: General requirements You can demonstrate the minimum standard: through the School Curriculum and Standards Authority s Online Literacy Numeracy Assessment (OLNA), OR if you demonstrate Band 8 or higher in your Year 9 NAPLAN, Reading, Writing and Numeracy tests. complete a minimum of 20 units or equivalents as described below complete four or more Year 12 ATAR courses or complete a Certificate II or higher. Breadth and depth Students will complete a minimum of 20 course units or the equivalent. This requirement must include at least: a minimum of 10 Year 12 units or the equivalent two completed Year 11 English units and one pair of completed Year 12 English units 8

10 one pair of Year 12 course units from each of List A (arts /languages/social sciences) and List B (mathematics/ science/technology). List A (arts/languages/ social science) Drama Economics English English as an Additional Language/Dialect French Geography Literature Media Production and Analysis Modern History Music Philosophy and Ethics Politics and Law Textiles Visual Arts Workplace Learning & Business Cert I List B (mathematics/science/ technology) Accounting Biological Sciences Chemistry Golf Cert II Engineering Food Science Technology (Hospitality) Human Biological Science Information, Digital Media & Technology Cert I Integrated Science Materials Design and Technology (Wood) Mathematics Mathematics Specialist Physics Physical Education Studies Psychology Achievement standard Students will be required to achieve 14 C grades (or equivalents, see below) in Year 11 and Year 12 units, including at least six C grades in Year 12 units (or equivalents). Unit equivalence can be obtained through Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs and/or endorsed programs. The maximum unit equivalence available through these programs is eight units four Year 11 units and four Year 12 units. Students may obtain unit equivalence as follows: up to eight unit equivalents through completion of VET programs, or up to four unit equivalents through completion of endorsed programs, or up to eight unit equivalents through a combination of VET and endorsed programs, but with endorsed programs contributing no more than four unit equivalents. VET programs VET is recognised across Australia. VET programs can give you the opportunity to gain core skills for work and, in some cases, complete training in industry through workplace learning. If your educational program does not include four ATAR courses in Year 12, you 9

11 will need to complete a Certificate II qualification or higher to achieve your WACE. You can also begin training for your career while still at school by undertaking a VET qualification. Endorsed programs Endorsed programs address areas of learning not covered by WACE courses. Examples include workplace learning, Cadets WA, and independently administered examinations in music, speech and drama. These programs can be delivered in a variety of settings by schools, community organisations, universities, training organisations and workplaces. Endorsed programs may replace up to two Year 11 course units and two Year 12 course units you need to achieve your WACE. You should discuss endorsed programs opportunities with the Deputy Principal (Staff and Administration). Enrolments Each student is enrolled in their selected WACE units, VET and/or endorsed programs with the School Curriculum and Standards Authority. Changes to enrolments will be made through the College. Enrolment criteria criteria for EAL/D as a Year 12 student If you do not speak Standard Australian English as your home language or are profoundly deaf and have had limited schooling in English or a limited period of residence in a country where English is not widely used, you may be eligible to enrol in EAL/D. Eligibility criteria do not apply for this course in Year 11, but they do in Year 12. There is a form that needs to be completed in Year 11 to ensure you are permitted to enrol in EAL/D in Year 12. It is your responsibility to ensure the form is fully and accurately completed before it is submitted. The application form, stating the deadlines for submission, is available on the School Curriculum and Standards Authority website at You should discuss your enrolment options with your year coordinator. School assessment Grades and school marks To be assigned a grade in a WACE unit pair, you must have had the opportunity to complete your school s education and assessment programs for the unit, unless there are exceptional circumstances that are acceptable to the College. Teachers of Year 11 and Year 12 students submit results to the School Curriculum and Standards Authority at the end of the school year based on assessments such as 10

12 classroom tests, in-class work, assignments, practical work and examinations. You will receive a grade A, B, C, D or E for each unit pair you have completed, The notation of U can be used non-final year students who, for reasons acceptable to the College, do not complete the assessment program. Only students who will be returning the following year to complete the assessment program can be awarded a U notation. You will also receive a school mark in the range 0 to 100 for each unit pair of an ATAR or General course (except Preliminary) you complete. In Year 11 there may be occasions when you need to change your course enrolment at the completion of Semester 1 (e.g. you may nominate to transfer from an ATAR course to a General course). Only in these cases will you receive a grade and mark for each individual unit you have completed. You will receive a completed status instead of a grade for VETis course unit pairs. The notation completed counts the same as a C grade. If you do not complete the requirements of a VETis course you will be awarded a U notation (see above) and WACE credit may contribute as VET unit equivalence, depending on how much of the course you have finished. Endorsed programs are not comprised of units, but a completed endorsed program is allocated one, two, three or four unit equivalents. ATAR examinations The School Curriculum and Standards Authority sets, administers and marks ATAR examinations for ATAR Units 3 and 4 in all courses. All ATAR examinations have written papers and some also include practical, oral, performance or portfolio examinations. The practical ATAR examinations are held in the first week of the Term 3 school holidays, on weekends and the Queen s Birthday public holiday and during the second and third weeks of Term 4. Written examinations will start on the first Monday in November. ATAR examinations provide students and the wider community with confidence about the standards achieved at the end of Year 12. They also make it possible to compare the achievement of students, regardless of the school attended. Enrolling in examinations When you enrol in a Year 12 ATAR course, you will be automatically enrolled to sit the ATAR examination in that course. If you are applying for university admission, you should check that your course selections meet the entry requirements. University admission information is available on the TISC website at 11

13 Certification Folio of achievement At the end of senior secondary schooling, all students who have satisfactorily completed any WACE course unit, VET certificate or endorsed program will receive a folio of achievement. This folio may include one or more of the following: WACE WASSA WACE course report (ATAR courses only) Award certificates achieved The WACE indicates that you have satisfied the requirements for WACE achievement. The WASSA formally records, where appropriate: the meeting of WACE requirements or a statement of literacy and numeracy exhibitions and awards granted WACE combined mark grades and marks achieved in course units VET qualifications endorsed programs successfully completed number of community service hours completed, if reported by your school results in WACE courses from previous years. The WACE ATAR course report (ATAR courses only) records: school grades school marks raw examination marks standardised examination marks WACE combined mark State-wide distribution of combined marks the number of candidates receiving a combined mark in the pair of units. A course that has a practical examination component will have the written and practical marks reported separately. Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Admission into university is competitive with most courses having more applicants than places. Selection for university admission for most courses is based on a student s Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). Applicants for each university course will be ranked in order of merit based on their ATAR. What is the ATAR? The ATAR is a number between zero and that reports a student s rank position relative to all other students of Year 12 school leaving age in the State. It takes into account the number of students with a Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and the number of people of Year 12 school leaving age in the population of this State. For example, a 12

14 ATAR of indicates an overall result equal to, or better than, 75% of the Year 12 school leaving age population in Western Australia. The ATAR will be calculated by adding the best four final ATAR subject results. The table below gives an idea of what average exam percentage is required for a particular ATAR. This data is accurate for 2010, but generally can be used as a rough guide for future years. Average Mark Across 4 Subjects ATAR Average Mark Across 4 Subjects ATAR Community Service Students participating in community service over Years 10, 11 and 12 will be reported on their Western Australian Certificate of Education. Although community service is no longer a requirement for Secondary graduation the School Curriculum and Standards Authority will record it in the students statement of results. Students who wish to have their community service hours in the community recorded are to see Mrs. Robertson. 13

15 Changing Courses All students wishing to change courses must complete a Change of Course Form available from Student Services. The course change process requires a course teacher and HOLA signature, a parent signature and an interview with the Deputy Principal (Staff and Administration). Parents/Guardians may make appointments directly with the Deputy Principal (Staff and Administration) to begin the course change process. Leaving School Parents should be aware that in November 2005 the Acts Amendment/Higher School Leaving Age and Related Provisions Bill (2005) was enacted. The age at which students may leave school and the conditions under which this can happen have changed substantially and students may no longer just leave school at the end of Year 10. All parents who are considering allowing their child to leave before the completion of Year 12 must arrange an interview with the Head of Students (Years 11-12) before withdrawing their child. Potential Impact of Time Off Campus All senior school students should be aware that certain six course combinations involve a considerable amount of time spent off campus on excursions, camps or Workplace Learning. Time spent off campus in a course can not be used as an excuse for failing to meet deadlines in other courses. Parents and students should consider the cumulative amount of time spent off campus resulting from the selected course combinations. Workplace Learning Programme The Year 11 and 12 Workplace Learning Programme is designed for students who are preparing for entry into a State Training Provider (TAFE), the workforce, an apprenticeship or a traineeship. The programme offers a joint school, industry and training partnership. Students work towards Secondary graduation whilst gaining workplace experience. The Workplace Learning Programme offers on-the-job learning with a host employer. At Kingsway Christian College the WPL programme takes place in two week blocks in Term 2 and Term 4. To participate in the WPL programme you must choose the following courses: 1. English General/Foundation 2. Workplace Learning + Cert 1 Business OR Workplace Learning + Cert 1 Information, Digital Media & Technology 3. A minimum of one course from List A and List B 4. Two other courses 14

16 Where to find more Information and Career help State Training Providers (TAFE/Training WA) and Universities can assist you to select a suitable course. Most State Training Providers (TAFE/Training WA) have Information Officers and Universities have Prospective Students Officers who can provide students with course information to obtain a specific career. It is best to speak with one of these people if you want help about a specific course, the cost of a course, methods of applying or entrance requirements to a specific course. Some State Training Providers (TAFE/Training WA) have Careers Services Officers who can assist students if they are looking for more in-depth career advice. Some State Training Providers (TAFE) offer a computerized career assessment programme, Career Voyage (JIIG-CAL), which can provide students with some possible career options based on students likes and dislikes. This is also available from Mrs Carin Havinga, in the Student Services Office. Career Information Centre The Commonwealth funded organisation provides more general career information. The Centre provides a free computerised career assessment programme, Career Voyage (JIIG-CAL), to assist students to explore possible career options. This service needs to be booked in advance. Location: Perth City, Level 2, 166 Murray Street Mall (above Woolworths Supermarket). Telephone: Career Centre The Department of Education and Training Career Centre provides comprehensive advice to Western Australians of all ages to kick start and manage their careers. This includes specialist assistance in choosing from hundreds of industry approved vocational education and training and university courses that provide a pathway to great job prospects. Location: Perth City, Level 2, 166 Murray Street Mall (above Woolworths Supermarket). Telephone: Website: Workforce Development Centre This is an employability service providing quality career guidance services and employability skills training to enhance student s prospects of finding and succeeding at work. Telephone: Websites

17 Further Information can be obtained from: CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY BENTLEY Campus Future Student Centre Kent Street BENTLEY WA 6102 Tel: WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL OF MINES Student Services Egan St KALGOORLIE WA 6430 Tel: Course Information (24 Hours) EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY BUNBURY Campus 585 Robertson Drive BUNBURY WA 6230 Tel: JOONDALUP Campus 270 Joondalup Drive JOONDALUP WA 6027 Tel: MOUNT LAWLEY Campus 2 Bradford Street MOUNT LAWLEY WA 6050 Tel: THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA Admissions Centre 35 Stirling Highway CRAWLEY WA 6009 Tel: TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS SERVICE CENTRE 100 Royal Street EAST PERTH WA 6000 Tel: NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY Prospective Student Office Tel: MURDOCH UNIVERSITY MURDOCH Campus Prospective Student Office 90 South Street MURDOCH WA 6150 Tel: ROCKINGHAM Campus Dixon Road ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Tel: PEEL CAMPUS (Mandurah) Peel Education & TAFE Campus Education Drive MANDURAH WA 6210 Tel: WA ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS 2 Bradford Street MOUNT LAWLEY WA 6050 Tel:

18 COLLEGE TIMES Form Period 1 Period 2 Recess Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Lunch Period 6 Period 7 Period 8 Time 8.50am to 9.00am 9.00am to 9.40am 9.40am to 10.20am 10.20am to 10.40am 10.40am to 11.20am 11.20am to 12.00pm 12.00pm to 12.40pm 12.40pm to 1.20pm 1.20pm to 2.00pm 2.00pm to 2.40pm 2.40pm to 3.20pm CAREERS ADVISOR Mrs Carin Havinga will be offering careers advice to all students at the College and is available for students to see her for individual appointments. Appointments for interviews can be made at Front Reception. CHAPLAINS Chaplains are available for prayer support at all times and particularly during exam preparation time when stress levels can be increased. Referrals for students to engage in formal one to one pastoral care appointments come via teachers, parents or the students themselves. All appointments are made through the full-time College Chaplain Mrs Debra Kerbey or the Principal s Executive Assistant, Mrs Carrie Parker. CHRISTIAN LIFE STUDIES Christian Life studies will be taught to Year 11 and 12 students on the weeks when no assembly is held. COLLEGE NEWSLETTER Please ensure that you are subscribed to the College newsletter as information is included in the newsletter which relates to upper secondary students. The link to subscribe is 17

19 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION There will be two periods per week of compulsory Physical Education. HOW TO STUDY Do assignments early Do all the questions in each exercise; but in particular the last 4 questions Summarise the chapter make your own notes Now!, not just before exams Pin important points on the fridge/back of toilet door (?!) Ask your teacher to give you extra practice essays to write Please refer to the Student Study Guide which was distributed through form teachers for advice for developing good study habits. PARENT CONTACT DETAILS Please ensure that you have submitted updated addresses to the Administration office as information requiring parent attention is ed on a regular basis. TUTORING Tutoring is available in most subject areas for students in Year 11 and 12 and we would encourage you to contact the relevant Head of Learning Area for further information regarding days and times. YEAR 11 CAMP Kingsway Christian College s Ningaloo Reef Adventure Camp in 2015 is compulsory for all Year 11 students in the last week of Term (28 th March to the 2 nd April 2015). More information about the camp and activities can be found at There will be parent information evenings held during the latter part of this year and at the beginning of next year where we will provide full details of the camp. It is important that a member of the family attends each of the meetings. The first meeting coincides with the Year 10 subject information night and this meeting is especially important as it would allow parents to discuss one of the four speciality options for participation in the camp. The cost of the camp is $1100 per student plus transport fees of approximately $250 and this amount will be included with the school fees. The price includes all costs for accommodation, food and all activities including: 18

20 A glass bottom boat tour that includes fish feeding, reef snorkelling, water photography, and a tour of Coral bay s reef including Maud s landing and the Ayers Rock trail Sea Kayaking, with full training provided An educational program regarding Giant Manta Rays, Whale Sharks and Ningaloo Reef provided by world leaders in the field Coral Bay Activities, including morning walks and devotions, sand boarding, fishing, golf (for golf academy students only), sand castle competitions, tent inspections, beach and night team building games Over and above the activities offered above, students can select one of four specialist water based options to choose from which are included in the cost. The four options are: 1) Snorkelling with whale sharks 2) Snorkelling with manta rays and an exploratory trip to Exmouth 3) Snorkelling with whale sharks and Corel Bay scuba diving 4) Corel Bay scuba diving and Navy Pier Dive from Exmouth Option 1 is available for all students who have demonstrated adequate snorkelling skills. Students will be given access to relevant training during Physical Education classes (in Term 1 of 2015) to gain the necessary skills. Option 2 is available to all students Option 3 and 4 will only be for students who have achieved their open water dive certification, which can be completed through a Professional diving service provider during Diving opportunities are available through DFES cadet programme. In order to receive relevant information it is imperative that parents attend the information sessions provided by the school. 19

21 YEAR 11 GRIDLINES 2015 UNIVERSITY ATAR COURSES TAFE GENERAL COURSES LINE 1 Physics Mathematics Methods EALD English Literature General English LINE 2 Physical Education Studies Mathematics: Methods Mathematics: Applications Economics French: Second Language English Media Production & Analysis Visual Art General LINE 3 Human Biology Geography Physics Engineering Visual Art Mathematics: Essential Integrated Science LINE 4 Politics & Law Computer Science Accounting Mathematic : Applications Mathematics : Methods Music Materials, Design & Technology: Textiles Physical Education Studies: General Physical Education Studies: Golf LINE 5 Psychology English Mathematics: Applications Biology Modern History Chemistry WPL + Cert I (IT) WPL + Cert I (Business) LINE 6 Human Biology Chemistry Physical Education Studies Drama Mathematics: Specialist Mathematics: Applications Materials, Design & Technology : Wood Food Science & Technology

22 Year 11 ATAR Courses Leading to University Course Name Minimum Year 10 Prerequisite Year 11 Units Year 12 Units Accounting Biological Sciences Chemistry Computer Science Year 10 Mathematics B Grade or Specialist Mathematics C Grade Year 10 Science Advanced Minimum C Grade Year 10 Science Standard Minimum B Grade Year 10 Science Advanced Minimum B Grade Year 10 Science Standard Minimum A Grade Year 10 Mathematics Standard Minimum B Grade Year 10 Mathematics B Grade or Specialist Mathematics C Grade Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Drama Grade B English and Year 10 Drama Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 English as an additional Language Dialect Appropriate for Overseas students only Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Economics Stream 2 Grade C SOSE Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Engineering Studies Year 10 Mathematics B Grade Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 English Grade B English Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 French Grade C French Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Geography Grade C SOSE Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Human Biological Sciences Year 10 Science Advanced Minimum C Grade Year 10 Science Standard Minimum B Grade Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Literature Grade B Literature or Grade A English Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 21

23 Year 11 ATAR Courses Leading to University Course Name Minimum Year 10 Prerequisite Year 11 Units Year 12 Units Mathematics Specialist Year 10 Extension Grade B Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Mathematics Methods Year 10 Extension Grade C or Year 10 Advanced Grade A Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Mathematics Applications Year 10 Standard Grade C Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Modern History Year 10 Grade C SOSE Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Music Year 10 Music Grade B with theory up to Grade 3 level and performance skills approx. the same Physics Year 10 Science Advanced Minimum B Grade Year 10 Science Standard Minimum A Grade Year 10 Advanced Mathematics Minimum B Grade Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Physical Education Studies Year 10 Grade B Physical Education Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Politics & Law Year 10 Grade C SOSE Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Psychology Year 10 English and S&E minimum 60% (C) Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Visual Arts Year 10 Art Grade B, Grade C English (minimum 60%) Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 22

24 Year 11 General Courses Leading to TAFE Course Name Minimum Year 10 Prerequisite Year 11 Units Year 12 Units English General/Foundation Nil Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Food Science Technology Year 9 & 10 Foods desirable Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Integrated Science No Prerequisites Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Material Design & Technology Woodwork in Year 9 & 10 desirable Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 (Wood) Mathematics Essential Year 10 Standard Grade D or Year 10 Modified Grade C Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Media Production Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Physical Education Studies General Year 10 Grade C Physical Education Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Physical Education Studies General - Golf Year 10 Grade C Physical Education It is recommended, but not a requirement that students who enter this course have completed studies in the Golf Academy at years Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Textiles Year 9 & 10 Textiles Desirable Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Visual Art Grade C English, Completion of Visual Art in Units 1 & 2 Units 3 & 4 Year 10 Workplace Learning & Cert I in IT Year 9 & 10 Computing desirable WPL & Cert I IT WPL & Cert II IT Workplace Learning & Cert I in Business Nil Units 1 & 2 and Business Cert I Units 3 & 4 and Business Cert II 23

25 Course Descriptions The following pages provide information on courses currentlyy offered by the College and those that may be introduced into the College. It should be noted that some new courses are only being considered for introductionn and there is no guarantee that the College will be in a position too offer them in This will be determined by student demand for these courses. UNIVERSITY ATAR COURSES