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Senior Subject Handbook

Year 11 (2021) and Year 12 (2022)

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CONTENTS PATHWAY OPTIONS

ATAR Pathways: 6G /5G/4G 3

Personalised Pathway 6

GENERAL SUBJECTS Accounting 8

Biology 9

Chemistry 10

Chinese 11

Digital Solutions 12

Drama 13

Economics 14

Engineering 15

English 16

Film, Television and New Media 17

Geography 18

Mathematics – General Mathematics 19

Mathematics - Mathematical Methods 20

Mathematics – Specialist Mathematics 21

Modern History 22

Music 23

Physical Education 24

Physics 25

Visual Art 26

APPLIED SUBJECTS

Arts in Practice 28

Business Studies 29

Essential English 30

Essential Mathematics 31

Hospitality Practices 32

Industrial Graphics Skills 33

Industrial Technology Skills 34

Sport and Recreation 35

Social and Community Studies 36

AQF CERTIFICATE COURSES

Certificate I in Construction 38

Certificate II in Sport and Recreation/Certificate III in Fitness 39

Certificate II in Tourism / Certificate II in Hospitality/ Certificate III in Tourism 41

Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways 43

Certificate IV in Crime and Justice Studies 44

Diploma of Business 45

Off Campus Study (information guidelines only) 46

[SAT] School-based Traineeship or Apprenticeship (information guidelines only) 47

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ATAR (6G) PATHWAY A total of 6 General subjects PLUS the Program for External Assessment Preparation [PEAP] is required for a student to be

eligible for the ATAR (General) Pathway at Varsity College.

Students are automatically enrolled into the Program for External Assessment Preparation [PEAP] to facilitate preparation for

the external exams that Year 12 students will sit in each of their 6 General subjects.

No access to Applied subjects, certificate courses, traineeships or apprenticeships in this pathway.

Compulsory subjects:

English

Either General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or both

Program for External Assessment Preparation [PEAP]

Who should choose this pathway? Students who: Enjoy academic rigour

Enjoy theoretical aspects of learning with a high level of commitment to study

Want to gain entry into high demand and competitive university courses after completing Year 12

Are achieving at an A or B standard in the appropriate Year 10 pre-requisite subjects

What type of study / assessment does this pathway involve? 2-3 hours homework and revision every night OR 2 hours per subject per week minimum

Academic ability to prepare for 3 internal assessments PLUS external assessment for each General subject studied

Academic ability to sit external exams with unseen questions for up to 50% of course grades for all subjects

Attendance at subject tutorials when offered

Willingness to access tutors if academic success is not being achieved

Independent, self-directed and focused approach to learning and study

What does this pathway involve? Attainment of an ATAR

Participation in the Program for External Assessment Preparation [PEAP]: 100 % attendance

Sitting school organised subject-based practice papers (where appropriate)

Ensuring university pre-requisites for courses are met through subject selection (if student is academically capable)

Prioritising school work

Subjects available in the ATAR 6G Pathway

Accounting

Biology

Chemistry

Chinese

Digital Solutions

Drama

Economics

Engineering

English

Film, Television and New Media

Geography

General Mathematics

Mathematical Methods

Modern History

Music

Physical Education

Physics

Specialist Mathematics

Visual Art

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ATAR (5G and 4G) PATHWAYS A total of 6 subjects broken down into the following: 5 General subjects PLUS an Applied subject OR a Certificate IV / Diploma level qualification PLUS the Program for External Examination Preparation [PEAP].

OR

4 General subjects PLUS two from Certificate III [including a School-based Traineeship], Certificate IV, Diploma level qualification or Applied subjects PLUS the Program for External Assessment Preparation [PEAP] All General subjects plus ONE Applied subject OR Certificate IV OR Diploma may count towards the ATAR. Students are automatically enrolled into the Program for External Assessment Preparation [PEAP] for the external exams that Year 12 students will sit in each of the General subjects studied. Access to Applied subjects, Certificate IV and Diploma level courses Access to traineeships [SAT] in 4G pathway only: consultation with Head of Senior Schooling required Compulsory subjects:

English

5G: General Mathematics / Mathematical Methods (Year 10 levels of achievement considered)

4G: Essential Mathematics or General Mathematics

Preferably one course of study either at Certificate IV or Diploma level

Program for External Assessment Preparation [PEAP]

Who should choose this pathway? Students who: Enjoy academic rigour with substantial but reduced academic workload

Want to gain entry into university courses that are less competitive in regards to ATAR entry requirements

Are achieving at an A or B standard in the appropriate Year 10 pre-requisite subject (for General subjects)

What type of study / assessment does it involve? 2-3 hours homework and revision every night OR 2 hours per subject per week minimum for General subjects PLUS completion

of competency based assessment for Certificate or Diploma course[s] studied

Academic ability to prepare for 3 internal assessments PLUS external assessment for each General subject studied

Academic ability to sit external exams with unseen questions for up to 50% of course grades for all General and some Applied

subjects

Attendance at subject tutorials when offered and willingness to access tutors if academic success is not being achieved

Ability to blend independent, self-directed work with competency based learning

What does this pathway involve? Attainment of an ATAR

Participation in the Program for External Assessment Preparation [PEAP]: 100 % attendance unless enrolled in a timetabled

Certificate course or School-based Traineeship [SAT] at this time – 4G pathway students only.

Sitting school organised subject-based examination practice papers (where appropriate)

Students academically able to go to university must ensure university pre-requisites are met through careful subject selection.

Prioritising school work

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Subjects available in the ATAR 5G and 4G Pathways

GENERAL SUBJECTS AVAILABLE

Accounting

Biology

Chemistry

Chinese

Digital Solutions

Drama

Economics

Engineering

English

Film, Television and New Media

Geography

Mathematics – General Mathematics

Mathematics – Mathematical Methods

Modern History

Music

Physical Education

Visual Art

APPLIED SUBJECTS AND CERTIFICATE COURSES AVAILABLE

Arts in Practice

Business Studies

Certificate IV in Crime and Justice Studies (Certificate course)

Diploma of Business (Certificate course)

Essential English

Essential Mathematics

Hospitality Practices

Industrial Graphics Skills

Industrial Technology Skills

Sport and Recreation

Social and Community Studies

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ED PATH:

Personalised Pathway

Students choose either:

SEVEN [7] subjects from either Applied subjects or Certificates at Level II or III (including School-based Traineeships / Apprenticeships – SAT)

OR

SIX [6] from either Applied subjects or Certificates at Level II or III (including School-based Traineeships / Apprenticeships -SAT) PLUS Work School Connect [WSC]

This pathway does not lead to an ATAR.

Students studying at Certificate III level or higher either in a classroom-based course or through a SAT need to consider their level of organisation and communication skills (written and electronic).

Students are enrolled into Work-School CONNECT once per week; however, there are also Certificate alternatives running at this time to provide an additional qualification. No spares will be allocated for students electing to complete an additional Certificate course.

Access to SATS – School-based Traineeships or Apprenticeships – competitive job application

Compulsory subjects:

• Essential English

• Essential Mathematics

• At least one Certificate course of study: school-based Cert II (VETiS*), Cert III (FFS** or SAT***) or Cert IV (FFS**); or off campus study at TAFE/other venue with a Registered Training Organisation

• Work-School Connect

*VETiS Vocational Education and Training in School Program: Government funded Cert IIs / students can access only ONE VETiS funded course across Years 10-12

**FFS Fee for Service or User Pays [parents pay a fee] ***SAT School-based Traineeship or Apprenticeship (funded by government schemes)

Students who have already been studying Essential English and Essential Mathematics in Year 10 MUST select the Personalised Pathway in Year 11/12. Parents and students have been notified of this through communications by the HOD English and HOD Mathematics in Year 9 and throughout Year 10.

Subjects available in the Personalised Pathway

APPLIED SUBJECTS AVAILABLE

Arts in Practice

Business Studies

Essential English

Essential Mathematics

Hospitality Practices

Industrial Graphic Skills

Industrial Technology Skills

Sport and Recreation

Social and Community Studies

CERTIFICATE COURSES AVAILABLE

Certificate I in Construction – off campus

Certificate II in Tourism / Cert II in Hospitality/ Certificate III in Tourism

– off campus

Certificate II in Sport and Recreation/Certificate III in Fitness

Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways

Certificate IV in Crime and Justice Studies

[SAT] School based Traineeship/Apprenticeship #

TAFE and external RTO course offerings as approved by the school

# School-based traineeships are publicly competitive job applications and are advertised to students as they become available in industry. The school does not supply the opportunities but will support students through the application, interview and completion processes. The school must approve every SAT.

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QCAA GENERAL SUBJECTS

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QCAA GENERAL SUBJECT

ACCOUNTING

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 Accounting

UNIT 1

UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Real world accounting Topic 1: Accounting for a service business – cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and no GST Topic 2: End-of-month reporting for a service business

Management effectiveness Topic 1: Accounting for a trading GST business Topic 2: End-of-year reporting for a trading GST business

Monitoring a business Topic 1: Managing resources for a trading GST business; non-current assets Topic 2: Fully classified financial statement reporting for a trading GST business

Accounting: the big picture Topic 1: Cash management Topic 2: Complete accounting process for a trading GST business Topic 3: Performance analysis of a listed public company

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

Formative internal assessment/s Examination: combination response

Formative internal assessment/s Examination: combination response Project

Summative internal assessment Examination: combination response (25%) Summative internal assessment Examination: combination response (25%)

Summative internal assessment Project: cash management (25%) Summative external assessment Examination: short response (25%)

QCE OUTCOMES FUTURE CAREER PATHWAYS

General subjects will contribute 4 credit points to the QCE,

for 4 complete units. QCE Points will be allocated at the

following intervals: satisfactory completion of Unit 1,

satisfactory completion of Unit 2, and satisfactory

completion of both Units 3 and 4.

Accountancy in a variety of roles and industries: Bookkeeping Business project manager Banking and Finance Financial planner Small business manager Business analyst Chief Financial Officer [CFO]

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BIOLOGY

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 Biology

UNIT 1 UNIT 2 UNIT 3 UNIT 4

Cells and multicellular organisms

Topic 1: Cells as the basis of life

Topic 2: Multicellular organisms

Maintaining the internal environment

Topic 1: Homeostasis

Topic 2: Infectious disease

Biodiversity and the inter-connectedness of life

Topic 1: Describing biodiversity

Topic 2: Ecosystem dynamics

Heredity and continuity of life

Topic 1: DNA, genes and the continuity of life

Topic 2: Continuity of life on Earth

ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT

Formative internal assessment/s

Examination

Student experiment


Research investigation

Summative internal assessment

Data test (10%)


Student experiment (20%)


Research investigation (20%)

Summative external assessment Examination (50%)







Medical practitioner Botanist Dentist Environmental scientist Physiotherapist Fishery officer Marine biologist

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CHEMISTRY

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 Chemistry and B in General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods


Chemical fundamentals – structure, properties and reactions

Topic 1: Properties and structure of atoms

Topic 2: Properties and structure of materials

Topic 3: Chemical reactions – reactants, products andenergy change

Molecular interactions and reactions

Topic 1: Intermolecular forces and gases

Topic 2: Aqueous solutions and acidity

Topic 3: Rates of chemical reactions

Equilibrium, acids and redox reactions

Topic 1: Chemical equilibrium systems

Topic 2: Oxidation and reduction

Structure, synthesis and design

Topic 1: Properties and structure of organic materials

Topic 2: Chemical synthesis and design



Student experiment


Research investigation

Examination


Data test (10%)


Student experiment (20%)


Research investigation (20%)








Biochemist Nurse Geologist Dietician Health services Research chemist Engineer Veterinarian

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CHINESE

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 Chinese or C in Year 10 Advanced Chinese


My world

Topic 1: Lifestyle and leisure

Topic 2: Education

Exploring our world

Topic 1: Travel

Topic 2: Technology and media

Topic 3: The contribution of Chinese culture to the world

Our society

Topic 1: Roles and relationships

Topic 2: Socialising and connecting with peers

Topic 3: Individuals in society

My future

Topic 1: Finishing secondary school

Topic 2: Plans and reflections

Topic 3: Responsibilities and moving on



Examination: combination response


Examination: short response

Extended response


Examination: short response (15%)


Examination: combination response (30%)


Extended response (30%)

Summative external assessment








Foreign affairs and trade Translation International business Tourism

Customs Defence Journalism Government Education Commerce

A second language is an asset in almost any field of employment.

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DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 IPT (Information Processing Technology)


Creating with code

Topic 1: Understanding digital problems

Topic 2: User experiences and interfaces

Topic 3: Algorithms and programming techniques

Topic 4: Programmed solutions

Application and data solutions

Topic 1: Data-driven problems and solution requirements

Topic 2: Data and programming techniques

Topic 3: Prototype data solutions

Digital innovation

Topic 1: Interactions between users, data and digital systems

Topic 2: Real-world problems and solution requirements

Topic 3: Innovative digital solutions

Digital impacts

Topic 1: Digital methods for exchanging data

Topic 2: Complex digital data exchange problems and solution requirements

Topic 3: Prototype digital data exchanges



Investigation: technical proposal

Project: digital solution


Investigation: technical proposal

Project: digital solution


Investigation: technical proposal (20%)


Project: digital solution (30%)


Project: folio (25%)


Examination (25%)







Software design Computer science Aerospace industry Research and development

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DRAMA

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 Drama

UNIT 1

UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Share How does drama promote shared understandings of the human experience? Cultural inheritances of storytelling Oral history and emerging practices A range of linear and non-linear forms

Reflect How is drama shaped to reflect lived experience? Realism, including Magical Realism, Australian Gothic Associated conventions of styles and texts

Challenge How can we use drama to challenge our understanding of humanity? Theatre of Social Comment: Theatre of the Absurd Associated conventions of styles and texts

Transform How can you transform dramatic practice? Contemporary performance Associated conventions of styles and texts Inherited texts as stimulus

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

Formative internal assessment/s Performance Project: Dramatic Concept

Formative internal assessment/s Project: Dramatic Concept Project: Practice-Led

Summative internal assessment Performance (20%) Summative internal assessment Project: dramatic concept (20%)

Summative internal assessment Project: practice-led project (35%) Summative external assessment

Examination (25%)







Actor / Director / Scriptwriter Creative industries Screen Advertising Public relations Journalism Tourism Law Psychology Counselling

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ECONOMICS

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 Economics


Markets and models

Topic 1: The basic economic problem

Economic stakeholders Needs and wants Resources and production

Topic 2: Economic flows

Circular Flow model

Topic 3: Market forces

Demand and supply Price mechanism

Modified markets

Topic 1: Markets and efficiency

Market failure

International economics

Topic 1: The global economy

International trade Australia’s place in the global economy

Topic 2: International economic issues

Australia’s trade relationships

Contemporary macro-economics

Topic 1: Macro-economic objectives and theory

Australian government’s domestic macro-economic objectives

Topic 2: Economic management

Policy choices in response to data

Demand management (fiscal and monetary policy)

Supply-side policies




Investigation: research report


Examination: extended response to stimulus


Examination – combination response (25%)

Summative internal assessment Investigation: research report (25%)


Examination – extended response to stimulus (25%)

Summative external assessment Examination: combination response (25%)







Stockbroker Banker Real estate agent Human resource management Teacher Manager Economist Entrepreneur Lawyer

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ENGINEERING

PRE-REQUISITE: B in both Year 10 Engineering and Year 10 General Mathematics


Engineering fundamentals and society

Topic 1: Engineering history

Topic 2: The problem-solving process in Engineering

Topic 3: Engineering communication

Topic 4: Introduction to engineering mechanics

Topic 5: Introduction to engineering materials

Emerging technologies

Topic 1: Emerging needs

Topic 2: Emerging processes and machinery

Topic 3: Emerging materials

Topic 4: Exploring autonomy

Statics of structures and environmental considerations

Topic 1: Application of the problem-solving process in Engineering

Topic 2: Civil structures and the environment

Topic 3: Civil structures, materials and forces

Machines and mechanisms

Topic 1: Machines in society

Topic 2: Materials

Topic 3: Machine control



Project: folio

Examination


Project: folio

Examination




Examination (25%)




Examination (25%)







Engineering (Mechanical, Aviation, Mechatronic, Civil, Electronic and Electrical , IT and software) Built environment Industrial design Applied sciences Technology

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ENGLISH

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 English N.B Students who studied Essential English in Year 10 cannot enrol in General English.


Perspectives and texts

Topic 1: Examining and creating perspectives in texts

Topic 2: Responding to a variety of non-literary and literary texts

Topic 3: Students examine how texts are used to shape perspectives and viewpoints through the study of language, style and structures

Texts and culture

Topic 1: Examining and shaping representations of culture in texts

Topic 2: Responding to literary and non-literary texts, including a focus on Australian texts

Topic 3: Students respond to a variety of literary texts, including Australian and International texts, to understand how literature reflects our past, present and future

Textual connections

Topic 1: Exploring connections between texts

Topic 2: Examining different perspectives of the same issue in texts and shaping own perspectives

Topic 3: Students explore how connections exist between texts and how this contributes to shaping common perspectives

Close study of literary texts

Topic 1: Engaging with literary texts from diverse times and places

Topic 2: Responding to literary texts creatively and critically

Topic 3: Students explore a range of international literary texts and Shakespeare’s classic play ‘Macbeth’


Formative internal assessment

Extended response: written response for a public audience


Extended response: persuasive spoken response


Examination: imaginative written response

Formative external assessment

Examination: analytical written response


Extended response: written response for a public audience (25%)


Extended response: persuasive spoken response (25%)


Examination: imaginative written response (25%)


Examination: analytical written response (25%)







Advertising Journalism Entertainment – actor, radio Teaching Copywriter Public relations Business Law

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FILM, TELEVISION and NEW MEDIA

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 Film, Television and New Media

UNIT 1

UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Foundation Topic Concept: technologies How are tools and associated processes used to create meaning? Topic Concept: institutions How are institutional practices influenced by social, political and economic factors? Topic Concept: languages How do signs and symbols, codes and conventions create meaning?

Story forms Topic Concept: representations How do representations function in story forms? Topic Concept: audiences How does the relationship between story forms and meaning change in different contexts? Topic Concept: languages How are media languages used to construct stories?

Participation Topic Concept: technologies How do technologies enable or constrain participation? Topic Concept: audiences How do different contexts and purposes impact the participation of individuals and cultural groups? Topic Concept: institutions How is participation in institutional practices influenced by social, political and economic factors?

Identity Topic Concept: technologies How do media artists experiment with technological practices? Topic Concept: representations How do media artists portray people, places, events, ideas and emotions? Topic Concept: languages How do media artists use signs, symbols, codes and conventions in experimental ways to create meaning?

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

Formative internal assessment/s Foundation project Examination

Formative internal assessment/s Genre study: stylistic project

Summative internal assessment Case study investigation (15%) Summative internal assessment Multi-platform project (25%)

Summative internal assessment Stylistic project (35%) Summative external assessment Examination (25%)







Screen Advertising Creative industries Public relations Editor Camera operator Journalism

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GEOGRAPHY

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 Geography


Responding to risk and vulnerability in hazard zones

Topic 1: Natural hazard zones - Floods

Planning sustainable places

Topic 1: Responding to challenges facing a place in Australia – Fraser Island*

Topic 2: Managing the challenges facing a megacity

*Excursion cost approx.$450

Responding to land cover transformations

Topic 1: Responding to local land cover transformations - coasts

Topic 2: Land cover transformations and climate change

Managing population change

Topic 1: Population challenges in Australia – internal migration in Australia

Topic 2: Global population change – country by country comparison





Investigation: field report

Investigation: data report




Investigation: field report (25%)


Investigation: data report (25%)



QCE OUTCOMESFUTURE CAREER PATHWAYS






Town Planner Geographer (GIS) Surveyor Meteorologist Coastal/Environmental engineer

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GENERAL MATHEMATICS

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 General Mathematics OR studied Mathematical Methods in Year 10 and now wants to change to General Mathematics

UNIT 1

UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Methods, measurement and relations Topic 1: Consumer arithmetic Topic 2: Shape and measurement Topic 3: Linear equations and their graphs

Applied trigonometry, algebra, matrices and univariate data Topic 1: Applications of trigonometry Topic 2: Algebra and matrices Topic 3: Univariate data analysis

Bivariate data, sequences and change, and Earth geometry Topic 1: Bivariate data analysis Topic 2: Time series Analysis Topic 3: Growth and decay in sequences Topic 4: Earth geometry and time zones

Investing and networking Topic 1: Loans, investments and annuities Topic 2: Graphs and networks Topic 3: Networks and decision Mathematics

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

Formative internal assessment/s Problem-solving and modelling task Examination

Formative internal assessment/s Examination

Summative internal assessment Problem-solving and modelling task (20%) Summative internal assessment Examination (15%)

Summative internal assessment Examination (15%)


Examination (50%)







Manufacturing and processing Building and construction Hospitality and tourism Health and retail services Administration and management

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MATHEMATICAL METHODS

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 Mathematical Methods. Please also be advised that students enrolling in Mathematical Methods will have to purchase a hand-held graphics calculator [RRP $250] as required by the subject syllabus requirements. The school will provide purchasing advice in Term 1 2021.


Algebra, statistics and functions

Topic 1: Arithmetic and geometric sequences and series 1

Topic 2: Functions and graphs

Topic 3: Counting and probability

Topic 4: Exponential functions 1

Topic 5: Arithmetic and geometric sequences and series 2

Calculus and further functions

Topic 1: Exponential functions 2

Topic 2: The logarithmic function 1

Topic 3: Trigonometric functions 1

Topic 4: Introduction to differential calculus

Topic 5: Further differentiation and applications 1

Topic 6: Discrete random variables 1

Further calculus

Topic 1: The logarithmic function 2


Topic 3: Integrals

Further Functions and statistics


Topic 2: Trigonometric functions 2

Topic 3: Discrete random variables 2

Topic 4: Continuous random variables and the normal distribution

Topic 5: Interval estimates for proportions



Problem-solving and modelling task

Examination


Examination

Summative Internal assessment

Problem-solving and modelling task (20%)

Summative internal Assessment

Examination (15%)


Examination (15%)








Engineering sciences including: Avionics, Communications and Mining Medical and health sciences Information technology Computer science

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SPECIALIST MATHEMATICS PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 in either Specialist Mathematics or Mathematical Methods. Students choosing Specialist Mathematics must also select Mathematical Methods.

UNIT 1

UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Combinatorics, vectors and proof Topic 1: Combinatorics Topic 2: Vectors in the plane Topic 3: Introduction to proof

Complex numbers, trigonometry, functions and matrices Topic 1: Complex numbers 1 Topic 2: Trigonometry and functions Topic 3: Matrices

Mathematical induction, and further vectors, matrices and complex numbers Topic 1: Proof by mathematical induction Topic 2: Vectors and matrices Topic 3: Complex numbers 2

Further calculus and statistical inference Topic 1: Integration and applications of integration Topic 2: Rates of change and differential equations Topic 3: Statistical inference

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

Formative internal assessment/s Problem-solving and modelling task Examination

Formative internal assessment/s Examination

Summative internal assessment Problem-solving and modelling task (20%) Summative internal assessment Examination (15%)

Summative internal assessment Examination (15%)


Examination (50%)







Engineering – Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic Aerospace industry Information Technology – electronic and software design Research and development

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MODERN HISTORY PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 History

UNIT 1

UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Ideas in the Modern World Topic 1: Age of Imperialism – How did ‘God, Gold, Glory’ shape the modern world? Topic 2: Russian Revolution – How did the emergence of socialist thought shape the modern world?

Movements in the Modern World Topic 1: Australian Indigenous rights movement – How did the Indigenous rights movement shape modern Australia?

National experiences in the Modern World Topic 1: Germany – To what extent did German nationalism under Hitler shape the modern world? Topic 2: Israel - Struggle for peace in the Middle East – How has the struggle for peace in the Middle East shaped the modern world?

International experiences in the Modern World Topic 1: Terrorism, anti-terrorism and counter terrorism since 1984 – to what extent has terrorism shaped the UN? Topic 2: Australia’s engagement with Asia - Vietnam War How did the Vietnam War shape the development of the modern world?

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

Formative internal assessment/s Investigation: independent source investigation Investigation: historical essay based on research

Formative internal assessment/s Examination: essay in response to historical sources

Summative internal assessment Investigation: independent source investigation (25%) Summative internal assessment Examination: essay in response to historical sources (25%)

Summative internal assessment Investigation: historical essay based on research (25%) Summative external assessment Examination: short responses to historical sources (25%)







Law Diplomacy Journalism Education – teaching Politics and governance

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MUSIC PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 Music or Instrumental Music equivalent

UNIT 1

UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Designs Topic: How does the treatment and combination of different music elements enable musicians to design music that communicates meaning through performance and composition?

Identities Topic: How do musicians use their understanding of music elements, concepts and practices to communicate cultural, political, social and personal identities when performing, composing and responding to music?

Innovations Topic: How do musicians incorporate innovative music practices to communicate meaning when performing and composing?

Narratives Topic: How do musicians manipulate music elements to communicate narrative when performing, composing and responding to music?

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

Formative internal assessment/s Performance

Formative internal assessment/s Integrated project (composition) Examination

Summative internal assessment Performance (20%) Summative internal assessment Composition (20%)

Summative internal assessment Integrated project (35%)


Examination (25%)







Professional performer/session musician Composer (popular, film, TV, advertising) Music teacher (primary, secondary, tertiary or private studio) Sound engineer, producer or technician Music critic/journalist

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 HPE

UNIT 1

UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Motor learning, functional anatomy, biomechanics and physical activity Topic 1: Motor learning integrated with a selected physical activity Topic 2: Functional anatomy and biomechanics integrated with a selected physical activity

Sport psychology, equity and physical activity Topic 1: Sport psychology integrated with a selected physical activity Topic 2: Equity – barriers and enablers

Tactical awareness, ethics and integrity, and physical activity Topic 1: Tactical awareness integrated with one selected ‘invasion’ or ‘net and court’ physical activity Topic 2: Ethics and integrity

Energy, fitness and training, and physical activity Topic 1: Energy, fitness and training integrated with one selected ‘invasion’, ‘net and court’ or ‘performance’ physical activity

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

Formative internal assessment/s Examination: combination response Project: folio

Formative internal assessment/s Investigation report

Summative internal assessment Project: folio (25%) Summative internal assessment Investigation: report (20%)

Summative internal assessment Project: folio (30%) Summative external assessment Examination: combination response (25%)







Physiotherapy Physical education teacher Sports science Sports marketing Event management Sports psychology

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PHYSICS

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 Physics

Students choosing Physics must also select Mathematical Methods.

UNIT 1

UNIT 2

UNIT 3

UNIT 4

Thermal, nuclear and electrical physics Topic 1: Heating Processes Topic 2: Ionising radiation and nuclear reactions Topic 3: Electrical circuits

Linear motion and waves Topic 1: Linear motion and force Topic 2: Waves

Gravity and electromagnetism Topic 1: Gravity and Motion Topic 2: Electromagnetism

Revolutions in modern physics Topic 1: Special Relativity Topic 2: Quantum Theory Topic 3: The Standard Model

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT

Formative internal assessment/s Research investigation Examination

Formative internal assessment/s Student experiment

Summative internal assessment Data test (10%) Summative internal assessment Student experiment (20%)

Summative internal assessment Research investigation (20%)


Examination (50%)







Engineer Physiotherapist Optometrist Radiographer Astronomer Statistician

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VISUAL ART

PRE-REQUISITE: B in Year 10 Visual Art


Art as lens

Concept: lenses to explore the material world

Contexts: personal and contemporary

Focus: People, place, objects

Media: 2D, 3D, and time-based

Art as code

Concept: art as a coded visual language

Contexts: formal and cultural

Focus: Codes, symbols, signs and art conventions

Media: 2D, 3D, and time-based

Art as knowledge

Concept: constructing knowledge as artist and audience

Contexts: contemporary, personal, cultural and/or formal

Focus: student-directed

Media: student-directed

Art as alternate

Concept: evolving alternate representations and meaning

Contexts: contemporary and personal, cultural and/or formal

Focus: continued exploration or Unit 3 student-directed focus

Media: student-directed



Investigation: inquiry phase


Project: inquiry phase

Examination


Investigation: inquiry phase (15%)


Project: inquiry phase (25%)


Project: inquiry phase (35%)


Examination (25%)







Artist Art therapist Art teacher Fashion/graphic/interior/costume/web design Game designer Gallery assistant Florist Illustrator Photographer Animator Cartoonist

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QCAA APPLIED SUBJECTS

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QCAA APPLIED SUBJECT

ARTS IN PRACTICE

PRE-REQUISITE: Previous study in one of the Arts disciplines


The Human Experience

This unit explores how the human experience is reflected within the arts and how artists express themselves and their experiences through their artworks.

Topic: Students will develop an aesthetic appreciation and artistic awareness, along with an understanding of Arts principals by responding to artworks.

Topic: Through research, discussion and reflection, students will develop their ideas about the human condition and communicate these in an artwork.

Art of Storytelling

This unit investigates the role of the arts in telling stories throughout history and across different cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.

Topic: Through research, discussion and reflection, students will develop their ideas about the role of the arts in storytelling and communication these in an artwork

Festivals and Community

This unit investigates the role of the arts festivals that reflect and celebrate society, as well as those that seek to educate and entertain children.

Topic: Through research, discussion and reflection, students will develop their ideas about the growth, popularity and purposes of arts festivals around the world

Topic: Students develop their literacy and communication skills in written, oral and multimodal forms

Then and Now This unit investigates the role of the arts across multiple industries and how the arts is transforming with the changes in technologies and ways we communicate.

Topic: After investigating artists and artworks who are transformative in their use of multiple art forms and extensively researching different historical eras, students will create two artworks.


Extended response

Project: (Artwork)

Project Extended response

Project

Product (Artwork)

Product (Artwork)


Applied subjects will contribute 4 credit points to the QCE,





Artist Animator Actor / Director / Scriptwriter Creative industries Illustrator Gallery assistant Event management Fashion/graphics/interior/costume/web design Performer Photographer

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BUSINESS STUDIES

PRE-REQUISITE: None


Module 1:

Business administration and effective customer service

Module 2:

Business Finance

Module 3:

Marketing and Social Media

Module 4:

Computerised accounting and payroll

Module 5:

Data Management

Module 6:

Delivery of exceptional customer service

Module 7:

Marketing Research


Project: portfolio and multimodal

Extended written response

Project: business report and multimodal


Project


Project







Office administration Data entry Retail Sales Reception Small business Finance administration Public relations Property management Events administration Marketing

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ESSENTIAL ENGLISH

PRE-REQUISITE: If you studied Essential English in Year 10 you must enrol in this course. If you achieved a ‘C’ or below in Year 10 English you should enrol in this course.

ESSENTIAL ENGLISH DOES NOT MEET UNIVERSITY PRE-REQUISITES FOR ENGLISH.


Language that works

Topic 1: Responding to a variety of texts used in and developed for a work context

Topic 2: Creating multimodal and written texts

Students create texts and understand how to interact with texts in a work-orientated context. They learn to respond to job applications and plan for future career options.

Texts and human experiences

Topic 1: Responding to reflective and nonfiction texts that explore human experiences

Topic 2: Creating spoken and written texts

Students explore experiences and perspectives of the world. They examine contemporary role models and study fiction and non-fiction texts.

Language that influences

Topic 1: Creating and shaping perspectives on community, local and global issues in texts

Topic 2: Responding to texts that seek to influence audiences

Students explore a range of local and global issues and ideas and learn to develop and justify their own perspectives.

Representations and popular culture texts

Topic 1: Responding to popular culture texts

Topic 2: Creating representations of Australian identities, places, events and concepts

Students explore how popular culture texts shape our understanding and reflect the world around us.


Formative internal assessment Extended response: spoken/signed

Formative internal assessment Common internal assessment

Formative internal assessment Extended response: multimodal

Formative internal assessment Extended response: written

Summative internal assessment Extended response: spoken/signed

Summative internal assessment Common assessment: exam set by QCAA

Summative internal assessment Extended response: multimodal

Summative internal assessment Extended response: the written







Business Communications All service industries Essential English develops the fundamental skills required for success in most careers.

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ESSENTIAL MATHEMATICS

PRE-REQUISITE: None


Number, data and graphs

Fundamental topic: Calculations

Topic 1: Number

Topic 2: Representing data

Topic 3: Graphs

Money, travel and data


Topic 1: Managing money

Topic 2: Time and motion

Topic 3: Data collection

Measurement, scales and data


Topic 1: Measurement

Topic 2: Scales, plans and models

Topic 3: Summarising and comparing data

Graphs, chance and loans


Topic 1: Bivariate graphs

Topic 2: Probability and relative frequencies

Topic 3: Loans and compound interest




Examination


Examination




Common internal assessment




Examination







Cashier Gaming worker Finance clerk Automotive industry Trades and Apprenticeships

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HOSPITALITY PRACTICES

PRE-REQUISITE: None


Introduction to the Hospitality industry

Topic 1: Hygiene and safety

Topic 2: Recipe modification

Topic 3: The Hospitality industry

Topic 4: Café food

New beverage culture

Topic 1: Hot and cold beverages

Topic 2: Preparing and serving espresso coffee

Topic 3: Customer service

Cultural and societal awareness

Topic 1: Cultural considerations

Topic 2: Cultural customs

Topic 3: Food trucks and street food

Food production and sustainability

Topic 1: Impact of food production and transportation

Topic 2: Reducing food wastage

Topic 3: Seasonal produce

Topic 4: Soups and salads


Spoken Extended Response: hygiene and safety in the kitchen

Practical and written project: event simulation - Café V Menu

Project: Real-life Café V cold beverages : practical and written

Short response exam: preparing and serving espresso coffee

Short response examination: cultural and societal awareness

Practical and written project: event simulation - multicultural food trucks

Practical and written project: real-life event – seasonal soup kitchen

Spoken extended response: reducing food wastage







Hospitality Hotel, event and tourism management Business management Catering Accommodation and entertainment

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INDUSTRIAL GRAPHICS SKILLS

PRE-REQUISITE: None


Product Manufacturing: magnesium wheel

Topic 1: introduction to the practices of a drafts person working in the manufacturing industry

Topic 2: develop working drawings and a 3D model of an automotive magnesium wheel

Elective: Engineering drafting

Residential Housing: 2D, 3D drafting

Topic 1: drafting of 2D and 3D working drawings that allow the construction of a display home

Elective: Building and construction drafting

Engineering Drafting: small engines

Topic 1: further develop the learning and understanding of industry practices used in creating technical drawings within the industrial design environment

Topic 2: in small groups develop a full set of working drawings and 3D renders of a small engine

Elective: Engineering drafting

Residential Housing: research task

Topic 1: research and produce technical drawings of an award winning architectural design, and create a display board for presentation

Elective: Building and construction drafting


Project: multimodal digital portfolio

Practical demonstration

Written examination

Project: digital folio and presentation board (product component, spoken component, multimodal display board)

Project: multimodal digital portfolio

Digital folio: research project and folio (architectural design)







Draftsperson Engineer Layout artist Industrial/Interior designer Town planner Builder Architect Carpenter Surveyor

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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

PRE-REQUISITE: None


Building and Construction: wall framing

Topic 1: Constructing and erecting structures made from wood and metal

Timber Fabrication – Chopping Board

Topic 2: Using machines to cut, shape and mould wood into a functional form

Elective: Carpentry, furniture-making

Production Graphics : drafting

Topic 3: Drafting 2D and 3D representations to enable manufacture of furniture and plastic items

Basic Plastics Fabrication

Topic 4: Focus on thermosetting plastics, fibreglass lay-ups

Elective: Furnishing drafting, thermoplastics fabrication

Furniture Making

Topic 5: Individual construction from a range of material and associated machining processes

Elective: Furniture-making

Advanced thermosetting plastics

Topic 6: Focus on thermosetting plastics and the fabrication of components using different processes

Elective: Thermosetting fabrication


Project: scale model wall framing / cottage domestic dwelling

Multimodal digital portfolio

Practical demonstration: chopping board construction

Project: folio of 2D and 3D drawings of products and components


Project: manufacture of a surf board fin (practical)


Practical demonstration: square marking tool

Project: manufacture of small cabinet (practical)


Practical demonstration: marking gauge

Project: manufacture of a hand surf board [practical]








This course will help students interested in TAFE courses / traineeships or apprenticeships: Drafting Landscaping Construction Carpentry Furniture making Fibre-glassing design

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SPORT AND RECREATION

PRE-REQUISITE: None


Topic 1: ‘Get Active VC’

How active play / minor games can improve skills and performance and enhance health and well being

Topic 2: Sport Nutrition

Nutritional requirements for performance in sport

Physical performance in a variety of sport contexts

Topic 3: Amazing Race

Applying instructions, performing skills, navigation, orienteering, including map reading, and physical challenges and skills

Topic 4: Coaching your Team

Coaching principles and demonstration of coaching skills

Topic 5: Sport, recreation and fitness industry

Sport, recreation and fitness agencies in our community

Vocational and employment pathways

Physical performance

Topic 6: Sport Medicine and First Aid

First aid and injury prevention in sport contexts

Topic 7: Event management: futsal tournament organisation

Topic 8: Navigation

Orienteering, map reading, use of compasses, traversing different terrains

ELECTIVES

AFL Basketball Oztag Touch football Volleyball

ELECTIVES

Topic 3: Orienteering

Topic 4: Oztag / Touch football

ELECTIVES

Topic 5: Badminton

Topic 6: Netball

ELECTIVES

Topic 7: Futsal

Topic 8: Orienteering


Performance: practical

Investigation: written research report


Project: performance and written report and evaluation


Investigation: written research report

Project: written and performance








Fitness Outdoor recreation and education Sports administration Community health and recreation Sport performance

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SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY STUDIES

PRE-REQUISITE: None


Topic 1: Australia’s place in the world

Topic 2: Legally it could be you

Topic 3: Science and Technology

Topic 4: Arts and community

Topic 5: Today’s society

Topic 6: Money management

Topic 7: World of work


Project: Informative essay and infographic

Investigation report

Examination: short response test

Project: analytical essay

Essay: Brochure investigation

Examination: short response test

Project: proposal and power-point







Youth worker Social worker Events coordinator Administrative assistant Police Officer

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AQF CERTIFICATE COURSES

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – please read

• # indicates that a student may access only ONE VETiS funded course whilst at school. Eligibility requirements apply: for further information refer to https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/providers/funded/vetis .

• A Cert III may, if deemed appropriate, be completed in addition to any school-based VETiS funded course.

• School-based Traineeships / Apprenticeships [SATs] are available to students in the 4G and Personalised Pathways, if deemed appropriate, and in addition to a VETiS funded course.

• Students are eligible for only ONE Off Campus release day [qualification or SAT] at a time.

• Students successfully achieving all qualification requirements will receive a Qualification and Statement of Results.

• Students who achieve at least one unit (but not the whole qualification) will receive a Statement of Attainment, indicating units in which they have achieved competency. Students who enrol late may receive only a Statement of Attainment.

• All Certificate and Diploma courses are offered on the understanding that they are subject to minimum numbers, timely completion of all enrolment documentation and, if required, fee payments. RTOs are independent training providers: course provision is at their discretion, is offered in negotiation with the school, and may be subject to change.

• If enrolments are not completed or fees, if required, paid by deadlines students will be removed from certificate courses and allocated subject-based alternatives. Their preferred subjects, however, may not be available.

• The RTO guarantees that the student will be provided with every opportunity to complete the certificate as outlined in the enrolment process provided at commencement of study.

• Enrolment must be completed within specified deadlines and all supporting ID documentation provided to secure a place on any course.

• Fees and units of competency may be subject to change at the RTO’s discretion.

• Post enrolment fee refunds are usually offered only at the RTO’s discretion.

https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/providers/funded/vetis

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CPC10111 CERTIFICATE I in CONSTRUCTION

COST: # Course is funded under VETiS by the Queensland Government. This course is delivered Off Campus by RTO trainers.

Students may enrol in only one VETiS funded qualification across Years 10-12.

AQF

Nationally Recognised Level I Certificate

Gold Coast Trades College

RTO: 31175

QCE

Up to 3 QCE points

when all units of competency are

completed successfully

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

ALL ENROLMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED by Friday 21st August 2020

Delivered one day per week over three terms at Gold Coast Trades College workshop, Currumbin [see flier]. We aim to achieve sufficient enrolment for a Varsity only class*.

Units of Competency [11]:

CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry CPCCCM1013A Plan and organise work CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications CPCCCM2005B Use construction tools and equipment CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in theconstruction industry CPCCVE1011A Undertake a basic construction project CPCCCM2010B Work Safely at Heights CPCCCM2004A Handle construction materials CPCCCM2006B Apply basic levelling procedures

Learning experiences: This is an accredited pre-trade qualification with opportunities to learn practical skills relevant to being a crew member in many construction trades: basic levelling; measuring and cutting materials; Workplace Health and Safety (including construction industry White Card); using hand and power tools; reading and interpreting plans; calculating quantities

This course is a combination of theory and practical workshop activities at the RTO’s Currumbin campus one day per week. Students will be picked up from and returned to Varsity College or Varsity Train Station [TBA] – free service. Breakfast is provided by the RTO.

A high vis shirt and steel toe cap boots are compulsory. May be purchased from GCTC uniform shop for $80.

Students must apply on paper documents in a timely fashion. A USI number must be created at www.usi.gov.au, using the student’s full legal name. ** This course is also offered at TAFE [see flier] and through Hutchinson’s – Hutchies’ Training https://training.hutchies.com.au/

FURTHER STUDY / PATHWAYS

The course will enhance students’ entry level employment prospects for trade apprenticeships in the construction industry:

Carpenter Concreter Estimator Water-proofer Tiler Construction Labourer Builder Bricklayer/blocklayer Painter Plasterer Form worker Trades’ Assistant

QCE OUTCOMES GRADING and ASSESSMENT

AQF certificates will receive points on completion (100%) of course (Cert I = 2/3 points, Cert II = 4 Points, Cert III = 5-8 points, or, at 25%, 50% and 75% of course completion.

Competency based assessment combines theory and practical work. Students are not graded in the same manner as General and Applied subjects but assessed as either competent or not competent. There are limited opportunities for resubmission of assessment within strict guidelines. Students must be prepared to complete mandatory learning and assessment, meet deadlines, work independently and, at times, online. There are no special provisions available in certificate courses. Regular attendance is vital for success. Failure to complete all assessments / competencies in a certificate course may affect a student’s capacity to earn a QCE.

http://www.usi.gov.au/

https://training.hutchies.com.au/

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SIS20115 – CERTIFICATE II in SPORT AND

RECREATION/ SIS30315 - CERTIFICATE III in

FITNESS Enrolments for this course should be completed by Week 2 Term 4, 2020.

COST: # Certificate II component is funded under VETiS by the Queensland Government. There is an additional $400* fee for service for the Certificate III Fitness. This course is delivered over two years at school by Varsity and TAFE staff.

Students may enrol in only one VETiS funded qualification across Years 10-12. This course combines class work and practical components in a real gym environment at the school and delivers fitness programs to clients within the school community. This is a combined delivery course, focusing on Cert III in Fitness in Year 11 and Cert II Sport and Recreation in Year 12. At the beginning of the course, TAFE Gold Coast will invoice parents directly for the Certificate III upgrade. There is no payment plan.

AQF

Nationally Recognised Level II / III Certificates

RTO: TAFE QLD Gold Coast (RTO: 0275)

QCE

8 QCE points

when all units of competency and both

qualifications are completed successfully

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Two year course with Year 11 start only: Year 11 comprises largely Cert III in Fitness units; the foundation/pre-requisite course of Cert II in Sport and Recreation will be done in Year 12. Please note students MUST have Cert II in Sport and Rec in order to achieve Cert III inFitness. Students who leave before the end of year 12 cannot achieve either qualification.They will receive instead Statements of Attainment. This is a TWO YEAR commitment.

Units of competency [19 for dual qualification]: BSBWOR202 Organise and complete daily work activities

HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

SISXCAI002 Assist with activity sessions SISXFAC002 Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities

SISXFAC001 Maintain equipment for activities

SISXCCS001 Provide quality service

HLTAID003 Provide first aid** SISXEMR001 Respond to emergency situations**

SISXCAI001 Provide equipment for activities

SISFFIT014 Instruct exercise to older clients

SISXIND002 Maintain sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge

SISFFIT003 Instruct fitness programs

SISXIND001 Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments

SISFFIT001 Provide health screening and fitness orientation

SISFFIT002 Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations

SISFFIT006 Conduct fitness appraisals

SISFFIT004 Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming

BSBRSK401 Identify risk and apply risk management processes

SISFFIT005 Provide healthy eating information

Learning experiences include: Practical tasks; hands-on activities involving specific clients; group work; work experience within the school gym *Fee subject to change at the discretion of the RTO. Correct at time of publishing.**These two units are delivered by TAFE trainers over two Fridays at school. Respond toEmergency Situations cannot be accessed anywhere else on the Gold Coast. Attendance atthese sessions is compulsory and dates will be advised asap.A USI number must be created at www.usi.gov.au, using the student’s full legal name.


Certificate IV in Fitness

Diploma in Fitness

With university pre-requisites: Bachelor of Exercise Science

Bachelor of Human Movement


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SIT20116 -CERTIFICATE II in TOURISM and

SIT20316 - CERTIFICATE II in HOSPITALITY,

leading to SIT30116 Certificate III in TOURISM

COST: # Certificate II component is funded under VETiS by the Queensland Government. The Certificate III in Tourism is delivered on a fee for service basis at $800. Students must sign up for the full suite of courses. The course is delivered over 3-4 terms Off Campus by fully qualified RTO trainers.

Students may enrol in only one VETiS funded qualification across Years 10-12. This is a triple qualification. On successful completion students will achieve three certificates.

AQF

Nationally Recognised Level II Certificates One Step Further RTO 31215 and

Pre Qualified Supplier as CSaT RTO 32466

QCE

8-12 QCE points

when all qualifications are completed

successfully

UNITS OF COMPETENCY


Units of competency [23 for dual qualification]:

SITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practices

SITHIND001 Use hygienic practice for hospitality service

SITXCOM002 Show social and cultural sensitivity

SITTTSL002 Access and interpret product information

BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others SITXCCS002 Provide visitor information

SITHIND002 Source and use information on the hospitality industry

SITEEVT001 Source and use information on the events industry

SITXCCS003 Interact with customers

BSBCMM201-Communicate in the workplace

Certificate III Tourism Units

SITXCCS001 Provide customer information and assistance

SITXFIN001- Process financial transactions SITXCOM005 Manage conflict

SITTTSL004 –Provide advice on Australian destinations

SITTTSL001 Operate online information systems

BSBSUS201 – Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

SITTTSL003 Provide advice on International destinations

SITTTIND001- Source and use information on the tourism and travel industry

SIRXPDK001 Advise on products and services SITXCCS006 – Provide service to customers

SITXCOM001- Source and present information

SITTTSL005 Sell tourism products and services

Learning experiences include:

This is an off campus course run out of the new hotel at Gold Coast Airport, offering amazing training facilities and regular access to a live workplace so that students can apply their learning. We are looking to create a Varsity only class dependent on minimum numbers. This course requires a strong commitment to completion. It has a combined delivery with students signing up for all three qualifications from the start of the course. A payment plan is available through the RTO.Students must apply on paper documents in a timely fashion. A USI number must be created at www.usi.gov.au, using the student’s full legal name.


Further studies in Hospitality / Tourism industry

Guest services agent Call centre operations Resort reception Museum attendant Tour operator / Office assistant / Activities coordinator Retail assistant (tourist attractions) Café attendant Catering assistant Front office assistant Concierge


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FSK20113 -CERTIFICATE II in SKILLS for WORK

and VOCATIONAL PREPARATION

COST: $300. This course is delivered over one semester at school by Varsity staff.

AQF

Nationally Recognised Level II Certificate

Tallebudgera Outdoor and Environmental Education Centre

RTO: 30685

QCE

4 QCE points



Satisfies QCE Literacy and Numeracy

requirements

UNITS OF COMPETENCY


FSKRDG10 Read and respond to routine workplace information FSKWTG09 Write routine workplace texts FSKNUM14 Calculate with whole numbers, familiar fractions, decimals,

percentages FSKNUM15 Estimate, measure and calculate routine metric measurements for

work FSKOCM07 Interact effectively with others at work FSKLRG09 Use strategies to respond to routine workplace problems FSKLRG11 Use routine strategies for work-related learning FSKDIG03 Use digital technology for routine workplace tasks AHCILM302 Provide appropriate information on cultural knowledge FSKNUM03 Use whole numbers and money up to one thousand for work FSKNUM04 Locate, compare and use highly familiar measurements for work AHCWHS201 Participate in workplace health and safety processes TLID1001 Shift materials safely using manual handling techniques FSKLRG10 Use routine strategies for career planning

Learning experiences:

This course can lead to improved success in gaining Work Experience opportunities. It builds students’ capacity to enter the workforce or other vocational training pathways; eg, a School-based Traineeship / Apprenticeship [SAT]. It offers opportunities for students to gain transferable workplace skills and knowledge, and equips them to maximise their entry level employment prospects.

Students must apply on paper documents in a timely fashion.

A USI number must be created at www.usi.gov.au, using the student’s full legal name.


Further vocational study

Access to Work Experience and School-based Traineeships / Apprenticeships

Employment



Competency based assessment combines theory and practical work. Students are not graded in the same manner as General and Applied subjects but assessed as either competent or not competent. There are limited opportunities for resubmission of assessment within strict guidelines. Students must be prepared to complete mandatory learning and assessment, meet deadlines, work independently and, at times, online. There are no special provisions available in certificate courses. Regular attendance is vital.

Failure to complete all assessments / competencies in a certificate course may affect a student’s capacity to earn a QCE.


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10283NAT - CERTIFICATE IV in CRIME and

JUSTICE STUDIES

COST: $700 (up-front fee to be paid in one instalment directly to RTO by Term 3, Week 6, 2020)

PRE-REQUISITES: C in grade 10 English (not Essential English)

This course is delivered over 3-4 terms at school by Varsity staff.

AQF

Nationally Recognised Level IV

Certificate Unity College RTO: 32123

ATAR + QCE

8 QCE points



UNITS OF COMPETENCY


Units of competency [10]:

CJSCOM401 Provide information and referral advice on justice-related issues CJSDCP402 Prepare documentation for court proceedings CJSSJI403 Analyse social justice issues BSBRES401 Analyse and present research information PSPREG003 Apply Regulatory Powers BSBLEG413 Identify and apply the legal framework BSBLDR403 Lead team effectiveness PSPREG010 Prepare a brief of evidence BSBLEG416 Apply the principles of the law of torts BSBWOR404 Develop work priorities

Learning experiences: Classroom delivery at school by Varsity College teacher Mandatory workshops with industry professionals – these must be attended when organised Court visit (transport cost involved) Online theory completion, including short and extended written / spoken responses Students should be organised and able to manage submissions online, meeting all submission and re-submission deadlines and requirements Fast paced intensive delivery

Assessment types: Written projects Online tests Observation of skills Spoken and written questions

This course can contribute to an ATAR calculation for ATAR 5G + 4G students.

Students must apply on line in a timely fashion.

A USI number must be created at www.usi.gov.au, using the student’s full legal name.


Further study opportunities in justice and law-related fields:

Police service Justice-related occupations Corrective services Courts Legal offices Customs service Security industry Private investigations.



Competency based assessment combines theory and practical work. Students are not graded in the same manner as General and Applied subjects but assessed as either competent or not competent. There are limited opportunities for resubmission of assessment within strict guidelines. Students must be prepared to complete mandatory learning and assessment, meet deadlines, work independently and, at times, online. There are no special provisions available in certificate courses. Regular attendance is vital.



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BSB50215 - DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS

COST: $2000* fee for service (post enrolment payment plan available on application to RTO)

PRE-REQUISITES: C in Year 10 English (not Essential English); strong organisational skills and an independent work ethic. This course is delivered at school by an RTO trainer. Students have one face to face trainer session per week and two study sessions. Irregular attendance may adversely affect student outcomes.

AQF

Nationally Recognised Diploma

Prestige Service Training RTO: 31981

ATAR + QCE

up to 8 QCE points



UNITS OF COMPETENCY

The Diploma of Business runs over an 18 month (3 semester) period beginning in term 4 2020. ALL ENROLMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED by Friday 21st August 2020


BSBWOR501 Manage work priorities and professional development BSBADM502 Manage meetings BSBMKG501 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities BSBMGT516 Facilitate continuous improvement BSBHRM506 Manage recruitment, selection and induction process BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans BSBADM506 Manage business document design and development BSBPMG522 Undertake project work

Learning experiences:

Classes delivered by qualified industry trainer at school Additional study time on timetable for completion of work Online theory completion, including short and extended written / spoken responses Students must be able to work independently and communicate via email with formal etiquette; they must also commit to attend all sessions, including those that run out of school hours. Students should be able to communicate well in writing and orally, be organised, able to manage submissions online and meet re-submission deadlines. Submission deadlines are strict with limited opportunity for resubmission.

This course can contribute to an ATAR calculation for ATAR 5G + 4G students.

Students must apply on line in a timely fashion. A USI number must be created at www.usi.gov.au, using the student’s full legal name.

*Course fee may be subject to change based on current changes to the Business trainingpackage. RTO cahnges regarding this will be released to interested parties as it iscommunicated.


Further Study:

Bachelor degree dependent on ATAR / university pre-requisites

Possible degree level credits in Business electives

Administration Accounting Marketing Retail HR Banking Finance


Full Diploma attracts a maximum of 8 QCE points: one point for each diploma unit successfully completed up to a maximum of eight.

Competency based assessment combines theory and practical work. Students are not graded in the same manner as General and Applied subjects but assessed as either competent or not competent. There are limited opportunities for resubmission of assessment within strict guidelines. Students must be prepared to complete mandatory learning and assessment, meet deadlines, work independently and, at times, online. There are no special provisions available in certificate courses.



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SCHOOL-BASED APPRENTICESHIPS [SBA]

AND TRAINEESHIPS [SAT]

4G and Personalised Pathway only

Pre-requisites: demonstrated good behaviour, attitude, attendance, independence; able to provide own transport to and from workplace and/or training centre; provision of appropriate work wear, if not supplied; willingness to apply for a job in the real world Cost: SATs are funded by the state government; participants enter into a legal contract to complete the course.

At SETPLAN ALL students must make a choice of SIX or SEVEN subjects as per the 4G or Personalised Pathway requirements. Timetable modifications will be addressed once a SAT is agreed and the probationary period has been completed.

AQF

Nationally Recognised Training

at level II or III

QCE 4-8 points

Points vary between qualifications


completed successfully.

AQF certificates will receive QCE points

on completion (100%) of course

(Cert I = 2/3 points, Cert II = 4 Points, Cert III = 5-8 points, or, at 25%, 50% and 75% of course completion.

Frequently Asked Questions about SATs

What is a SAT?

SATs are a combination of paid work, training through a Registered Training Organisation, and continued school study. This requires participants to enter into a binding contract. SATs are advertised in a competitive market.

When can I start and how long does a SAT last?

Start from Term 3 Year 10 to the beginning of second term Year 11.

Certificate II qualifications and Certificate III in Business require you to work for 50 days minimum;Cert III in Sport and Recreation has a 75 day work requirement; all other Certificate IIIs have a 100day work requirement.

Traineeships should ideally be completed before exit. Apprenticeships cannot be completed while a student is at school. They continue after Year 12 with employer agreement.

How do I get a SAT?

First, you ask the ILO [Industry Liaison Officer] for an Expression of Interest [EOI] form, attach a resume and hand it in. The school approves you in principle for a SAT and you are informed aboutour decision.

Opportunities are advertised in the newsletter, via email and through daily notices. The schoolcannot source SATs. Work Experience in the industry area is an advantage.

After agreement in principle, you may use your own contacts to source a SAT but must keep theILO informed at every stage.

Am I paid for working and how much do I have to work?

Yes. It is your responsibility to check that you are paid the appropriate Award rate.

You should work between 7.5 and 8hrs per week. Parents are responsible for monitoring thatstudents’ work hours. Holiday and weekend work is also possible in many workplaces. You must not work during term time on any day other than your agreed release day.

Will I be released from school to work and will my timetable change?

Usually, you will be allocated a day off school for work. This is decided by the school.

After you have completed your probationary period, you are usually allowed to drop a subject.You need to advise which one when you complete your EOI. This helps us to decide which dayyou are released. The final decision, however, is the school’s.

What is the study component? You must:

complete online units of work or theory booklets by deadlines and maintain regular contactwith the RTO trainer. You work through Units of Competency.

attend all required training sessions, either at school, in the workplace or at the RTO premises

demonstrate your skills in the workplace and have them signed off. Your work tasks shouldreflect your training.

What are my school responsibilities? You must:

attend school for all scheduled classes; let us know if you are absent on a SAT work day

catch up with any school work missed on the agreed SAT work day

maintain an excellent record of attendance, behaviour and attitude at school

maintain careful records of work hours / units of competency completed - for school use

attend ALL EXAMS at school

I am a 4G student. Will a SAT contribute to my ATAR?

Your ATAR is calculated on 4 General subjects PLUS the best result from an Applied Subject ora Certificate III level qualification. So, yes, your Certificate III traineeship may contribute toyour ATAR. A Certificate II qualification will not.

OUTCOMES

Matriculation into higher level courses

Improved employability

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OFF CAMPUS STUDY qualifications

There are several RTOs on the Gold Coast and south Brisbane that offer qualifications for Off Campus study. The qualifications most commonly offered by these training providers are listed on the next page. Fliers are also provided by some RTOs and all have active websites. Please check these carefully to ascertain whether

the course is VETiS funded – remember students can access only ONE of these courses in their senior years

there is a fee for service

you can easily travel to the venue

you can commit to the course duration

you can manage one day per week out of class and catch up on missed school work Pre-requisites: demonstrated good behaviour, attitude, attendance, independence; able to provide own transport to and from study venue; provision of appropriate work wear, if not supplied At SETPLAN ALL students must make a choice of SIX or SEVEN subjects as per the 4G or Personalised Pathway requirements. The timetable may be modified once the student has properly enrolled and secured a definite place on the Off Campus course.

Frequently asked questions about Off Campus qualifications AQF

Nationally

Recognised Training at level I, II

or III

QCE 3-8 points

Points vary

between qualifications


completed successfully.

AQF certificates will receive QCE points

on completion (100%) of course

(Cert I = 2/3 points, Cert II = 4 Points,

Cert III = 5-8 points, or, at 25%, 50% and

75% of course completion.

Matriculation into higher level courses Improved employability

What is Off Campus Study?

An opportunity to complete a VET qualification offered outside school, usually on a day release basis. Some qualifications offer on line options with designated workshop / practical days.

Where do I find out what is on offer?

Look through this booklet; research on line; check your emails regularly as new opportunities are advertised periodically throughout the year.

How do I apply?

Different RTOs have different requirements: some are on line; some are a paper document. All must be completed very carefully.

What else is involved in the application?

You MUST create a Unique Student Identifier, ready for any VET qualification application.

Go to https://www.usi.gov.au . Use an official Australian government issued document and your full legal name, not a preferred or alternative name to create your USI. Celebration birth certificates cannot be used, only your official certificate.

You may need your LUI [Learner Unique identifier]. Find this on One School.

What do these courses cost?

Some Certificate II level courses are free to you as the fees are paid by the Queensland government under the VETiS program. Only ONE VETiS course can be accessed in your senior years.

Others have a fee to pay – Fee for Service courses [FFS]

How long do these courses go for?

Usually 3 terms to 6 terms, depending on the qualification. Check the fliers and websites. Will my timetable be changed?

This is decided on a case by case basis but, usually, no. It depends on your achievement, your QCE profile, your timetable, where you are in your senior programme, your workload.

You have to catch up on work missed at school by obtaining One Notes and worksheets and notes from your peers. Teachers do not offer catch up tutorials.

How do I get to the training provider venues?

You have to make arrangements to do this: public or family member transport; GCTC provides a bus to and from Varsity Station.

Can 4G students access these courses?

Yes, at Certificate III [3] level only and where study is on line rather than day release What sort of courses are available?

See the next page for a list of the most popular courses and training providers. TAFE has campuses at Southport, Ashmore and Coomera. Assume the venue is Ashmore for trades, Southport for others, unless Coomera is specifically indicated. GCTC’s campus is in Currumbin.

Please note that this list is an indication only, not definitive. RTOs can change their offerings and costs; courses sometimes do not run if minimum enrolments are not achieved, the same as in school.

OUTCOMES

https://www.usi.gov.au/

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OFF CAMPUS STUDY qualifications

This is an indication of what may be available. RTOs may change availability or fees at their discretion. Families are invited to research these courses. There may be alternative qualifications available with other providers. 100% online courses will not be approved by the College. Families are asked to bring the courses being considered to the ST Plan meetings in Term 2.

Cert level

Qualification VETiS Fee for Service [FFS] $

RTO Provider

I Construction GCTC / TAFE / Hutchie’s*

I Construction [Surfboard] GCTC

II Electrotechnology [Career Start] GCTC / TAFE

II Automotive Vocational Preparation GCTC / TAFE /

II Engineering Pathways TAFE / Major Training – Yatala #

II Plumbing TAFE

II Marine Mechanical Technology TAFE - Coomera Marine

II Resources and Infrastructure [Civil Construction]

GCTC

II Retail Cosmetics TAFE

II Salon Assistant [inc barbering focus at Elysian] TAFE / Elysian - Mermaid

II Community Services TAFE – mainly on line delivery

II / III Health Support Services / Health Services Assistant

TAFE [Cert II is VETiS funded] – mainly on line delivery

II / III Kitchen Operations / Hospitality TAFE [Cert II is VETiS funded]

III Screen and Media TAFE - Coomera hub

III Music Industry

III Information, Digital Media and Technology

III Design Fundamentals TAFE III Animal Studies TAFE

Dip partial

Nursing – 6 units TAFE

Nursing 10 units TAFE

III Aviation Studies Airways Aviation - Coolangatta

II / III Manufacturing / Engineering - Technical Site Skills - Meadowbrook/Logan #

*Currently at VUE, construction site, Robina # direct train from Varsity; short walk to venue

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