MATRICULATION MATRICULATION PROGRAMS IN 2011 PROGRAMS IN 2011

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BANKSTOWN COLLEGE OF BANKSTOWN COLLEGE OF TAFETAFE

There are two separate matriculation There are two separate matriculation programs at Bankstown College of programs at Bankstown College of TAFE:TAFE:

• The Higher School Certificate (HSC),The Higher School Certificate (HSC),

which is issued by the Board of which is issued by the Board of

StudiesStudies

• The Tertiary Preparation Certificate The Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC), which is issued by TAFE(TPC), which is issued by TAFE

Common factors for the HSC and Common factors for the HSC and the TPCthe TPC

• Both offer a Year 12 qualification. Both offer a Year 12 qualification. • Both can be done on a part-time Both can be done on a part-time

or a full-time basis. or a full-time basis. • Both can be accumulated over several Both can be accumulated over several

years. years. • Both will give you an Australian Tertiary Both will give you an Australian Tertiary

Admissions Rank (ATAR) or equivalent, Admissions Rank (ATAR) or equivalent, to get you to university.to get you to university.

The Higher School Certificate The Higher School Certificate (HSC)(HSC)

The HSC can be done in a variety of The HSC can be done in a variety of different modes:different modes:• Year 11 and 12 in one year.Year 11 and 12 in one year.• Accumulation of subjects over 2 to 5 Accumulation of subjects over 2 to 5

years (known as Pathways).years (known as Pathways).• Limited ATAR: 5 – 9 units.Limited ATAR: 5 – 9 units.• HSC study. HSC study. • ESL Preliminary program: one year of ESL Preliminary program: one year of

intensive language work, in preparation intensive language work, in preparation for either the HSC or TPC.for either the HSC or TPC.

(a) Year 11 and 12 in one year(a) Year 11 and 12 in one year

• Students do 10 units at Year 12 level Students do 10 units at Year 12 level and 12 units at Year 11 level. (10 units and 12 units at Year 11 level. (10 units are sufficient, if the student has already are sufficient, if the student has already met the Preliminary requirements.)met the Preliminary requirements.)

• Gives the HSC and an ATAR.Gives the HSC and an ATAR.• Not available to those who have only Not available to those who have only

just completed Year 10 at school.just completed Year 10 at school.

(b) Accumulation of the HSC (b) Accumulation of the HSC over 2 to 5 years: over 2 to 5 years:

Day students usually do three Y12 Day students usually do three Y12 subjects in their first year and three in subjects in their first year and three in their second.their second.

Those receiving Youth Allowance must Those receiving Youth Allowance must satisfy CentreLink’s study requirements. satisfy CentreLink’s study requirements.

Gives the HSC and an ATAR.Gives the HSC and an ATAR.

(c) Limited ATAR(c) Limited ATAR

• 5-9 units, done in one year.5-9 units, done in one year.• English is compulsory. English is compulsory. • Does not offer an HSC, but does give a limited Does not offer an HSC, but does give a limited

ATAR (which will get you into most university ATAR (which will get you into most university courses). The Limited ATAR is calculated from courses). The Limited ATAR is calculated from at least one of your English units plus your four at least one of your English units plus your four best other units. best other units.

• The HSC can be completed the following year, The HSC can be completed the following year, to give a full ATAR. to give a full ATAR.

• You must be 20 on March 1st 2011 in order to You must be 20 on March 1st 2011 in order to be eligible for a limited ATAR.be eligible for a limited ATAR.

(d) HSC Evening program(d) HSC Evening program

• Limited subject choice. Limited subject choice. • Students may only complete a full HSC Students may only complete a full HSC

over 2 or more years (on an over 2 or more years (on an accumulation basis).accumulation basis).

• English not available in 2011.English not available in 2011.• Day students may take evening classes.Day students may take evening classes.• A Limited ATAR can be done in one year.A Limited ATAR can be done in one year.

(e) ESL Preliminary program(e) ESL Preliminary program

Offers a year of intensive language work, for Offers a year of intensive language work, for those with language difficulties.those with language difficulties.

Full-time or part-time.Full-time or part-time. All subjects are language-oriented, and All subjects are language-oriented, and

delivered by ESL teachers.delivered by ESL teachers. Limited range of subjects (6 only).Limited range of subjects (6 only). Gives access to the HSC or TPC the following Gives access to the HSC or TPC the following

year.year.

Subjects available in 2010Subjects available in 2010

English:English:

Standard EnglishStandard English Day and eveningDay and evening

Advanced EnglishAdvanced English To commence in To commence in second term. May be second term. May be

on in the on in the evening, if evening, if numbers are numbers are small.small.

DramaDrama Day onlyDay only

Maths and computing:Maths and computing:

General MathsGeneral Maths Day onlyDay only 2 Unit Maths2 Unit Maths Day and eveningDay and evening Extension 1 MathsExtension 1 Maths Day onlyDay only Extension 2 Maths Extension 2 Maths (Year 12 only)(Year 12 only) Evening onlyEvening only

IP & TIP & T Day onlyDay only

Science:Science:

BiologyBiology Day onlyDay only

ChemistryChemistry DayDay

PhysicsPhysics Evening onlyEvening only

Senior ScienceSenior Science Day onlyDay only

Humanities:Humanities:

Modern HistoryModern History Day onlyDay only

PDHPEPDHPE Day onlyDay only

Society and CultureSociety and Culture Day onlyDay only

Studies of ReligionStudies of Religion Day onlyDay only

Legal StudiesLegal Studies Evening onlyEvening only

Ancient HistoryAncient History Evening onlyEvening only

Other subjects:Other subjects: Subjects may be done in the evening at other Subjects may be done in the evening at other

colleges. Timetables are available from the HSC colleges. Timetables are available from the HSC coordinator.coordinator.

Subjects may also be done via correspondence :Subjects may also be done via correspondence :

- OTEN offers its subjects in one and two year - OTEN offers its subjects in one and two year mode. mode.

- Sydney Distance Education High School and the - Sydney Distance Education High School and the

Saturday School of Community Languages offer Saturday School of Community Languages offer all of their subjects in two year mode. all of their subjects in two year mode.

Other information…Other information… If you repeat a subject for the HSC, UAC counts If you repeat a subject for the HSC, UAC counts

the mark you got in your second attempt when the mark you got in your second attempt when calculating the ATAR.calculating the ATAR.

Students in TAFE are expected to fit into an adult Students in TAFE are expected to fit into an adult learning environment. Poor behaviour will not be learning environment. Poor behaviour will not be tolerated.tolerated.

Teachers will be on hand to help you with your Teachers will be on hand to help you with your subject choices at the time of enrolment. subject choices at the time of enrolment.

If you are under 18 years of age, please bring If you are under 18 years of age, please bring proof of age, your School Certificate and school proof of age, your School Certificate and school reports to the interview.reports to the interview.

CostsCosts There is an administrative charge of $450. The There is an administrative charge of $450. The

charge is $52 if you are receiving a government charge is $52 if you are receiving a government benefit.benefit.

The above fee is refundable upon completion of The above fee is refundable upon completion of the HSC, as long as the entire course is done in the HSC, as long as the entire course is done in TAFE.TAFE.

Other charges: Other charges: - $40 materials charge (non-refundable).- $40 materials charge (non-refundable). - Textbooks may need to be purchased- Textbooks may need to be purchased (approximately $50 per subject).(approximately $50 per subject).

The Tertiary Preparation Certificate The Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC)(TPC)

TPC is a TAFE alternative to the HSC, TPC is a TAFE alternative to the HSC, especially aimed at mature aged students.especially aimed at mature aged students.

It gives you a Tertiary Entrance Score that It gives you a Tertiary Entrance Score that can be used for University entry.can be used for University entry.

It can be done as a one year full time course It can be done as a one year full time course (20 hours per week), or part-time over 2 or (20 hours per week), or part-time over 2 or 3 years.3 years.

You must be 18 or over to do the course.You must be 18 or over to do the course.

Cost: $958 for full-time; $704 for part-time. Cost: $958 for full-time; $704 for part-time. For those receiving a government benefit, For those receiving a government benefit,

the cost is $52.the cost is $52. All fees are refundable upon completion of All fees are refundable upon completion of

the course.the course. $20 per semester materials charge.$20 per semester materials charge. The TPC information sessions are on The TPC information sessions are on

Thursday 27th January at 10 am and 5 pm Thursday 27th January at 10 am and 5 pm in E1.10. in E1.10.

The TPC course co-ordinator is Peter Boyle. The TPC course co-ordinator is Peter Boyle. Tel: 9780 5752. Tel: 9780 5752.

Email: peter.boyle@tafensw.edu.au.Email: peter.boyle@tafensw.edu.au.

Other aspects of the TPCOther aspects of the TPC

• More emphasis on skills than the HSC; less More emphasis on skills than the HSC; less content.content.

• More project-style assessment; no big end of More project-style assessment; no big end of year exams.year exams.

• All subjects are one semester only.All subjects are one semester only.

• A total of 9 subjects are needed to complete A total of 9 subjects are needed to complete the coursethe course

• The Tertiary Entrance Score is calculated from The Tertiary Entrance Score is calculated from three of the higher level subjects.three of the higher level subjects.

Further informationFurther information

Further information on the HSC at Bankstown Further information on the HSC at Bankstown TAFE can be found by going to the college HSC TAFE can be found by going to the college HSC website. website.

Go to Google and type in bankstowntafehsc and Go to Google and type in bankstowntafehsc and click on the first hyperlink. click on the first hyperlink.

Once on the website, go to Year11/12 on the Once on the website, go to Year11/12 on the menu, and click on Enrolment for 2011. menu, and click on Enrolment for 2011.

This PowerPoint presentation is on the website, as This PowerPoint presentation is on the website, as well as other useful information.well as other useful information.