1. MATRICULATION PROGRAMS IN 2011 AT BANKSTOWN COLLEGE OF TAFE

2. There are two separate matriculation programs at Bankstown College of TAFE: There are two separate matriculation programs at Bankstown College of 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 Studies Studies The Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC), which is issued by TAFEThe Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC), which is issued by TAFE

3. Common factors for the HSC and the TPC Both offer a Year 12 qualification.Both offer a Year 12 qualification. Both can be done on a part-timeBoth can be done on a part-time or a full-time basis. or a full-time basis. Both can be accumulated over several years.Both can be accumulated over several years. Both will give you an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or equivalent, to get you to university.Both will give you an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or equivalent, to get you to university.

4. The Higher School Certificate (HSC) The HSC can be done in a variety of different modes: The HSC can be done in a variety of different modes: Year 11 and 12 in one year.Year 11 and 12 in one year. Accumulation of subjects over 2 to 5 years (known as Pathways).Accumulation of subjects over 2 to 5 years (known as Pathways). Limited ATAR: 5 – 9 units.Limited ATAR: 5 – 9 units. HSC study.HSC study. ESL Preliminary program: one year of intensive language work, in preparation for either the HSC or TPC.ESL Preliminary program: one year of intensive language work, in preparation for either the HSC or TPC.

5. (a) Year 11 and 12 in one year Students do 10 units at Year 12 level and 12 units at Year 11 level. (10 units are sufficient, if the student has already met the Preliminary requirements.)Students do 10 units at Year 12 level and 12 units at Year 11 level. (10 units are sufficient, if the student has already met the Preliminary requirements.) Gives the HSC and an ATAR.Gives the HSC and an ATAR. Not available to those who have only just completed Year 10 at school.Not available to those who have only just completed Year 10 at school.

6. (b) Accumulation of the HSC over 2 to 5 years: Day students usually do three Y12 subjects in their first year and three in their second. Day students usually do three Y12 subjects in their first year and three in their second. Those receiving Youth Allowance must satisfy CentreLink’s study requirements. Those receiving Youth Allowance must satisfy CentreLink’s study requirements. Gives the HSC and an ATAR. Gives the HSC and an ATAR.

7. (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 ATAR (which will get you into most university courses). The Limited ATAR is calculated from at least one of your English units plus your four best other units.Does not offer an HSC, but does give a limited ATAR (which will get you into most university courses). The Limited ATAR is calculated from at least one of your English units plus your four best other units. The HSC can be completed the following year, to give a full ATAR.The HSC can be completed the following year, to give a full ATAR. You must be 20 on March 1st 2011 in order to be eligible for a limited ATAR.You must be 20 on March 1st 2011 in order to be eligible for a limited ATAR.

8. (d) HSC Evening program Limited subject choice.Limited subject choice. Students may only complete a full HSC over 2 or more years (on an accumulation basis).Students may only complete a full HSC over 2 or more years (on an 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.

9. (e) ESL Preliminary program Offers a year of intensive language work, for those with language difficulties. Offers a year of intensive language work, for those with language difficulties. Full-time or part-time. Full-time or part-time. All subjects are language-oriented, and delivered by ESL teachers. All subjects are language-oriented, and 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 year. Gives access to the HSC or TPC the following year.

10. Subjects available in 2010 English: Standard EnglishDay and evening Standard EnglishDay and evening Advanced EnglishTo commence in second term. May be on in the evening, if numbers are small. Advanced EnglishTo commence in second term. May be on in the evening, if numbers are small. DramaDay only DramaDay only

11. Maths and computing: General MathsDay only General MathsDay only 2 Unit MathsDay and evening 2 Unit MathsDay and evening Extension 1 MathsDay only Extension 1 MathsDay only Extension 2 Maths Extension 2 Maths (Year 12 only)Evening only (Year 12 only)Evening only IP & TDay only IP & TDay only

12. Science: BiologyDay only BiologyDay only ChemistryDay ChemistryDay PhysicsEvening only PhysicsEvening only Senior ScienceDay only Senior ScienceDay only

13. Humanities: Modern HistoryDay only Modern HistoryDay only PDHPEDay only PDHPEDay only Society and CultureDay only Society and CultureDay only Studies of ReligionDay only Studies of ReligionDay only Legal StudiesEvening only Legal StudiesEvening only Ancient HistoryEvening only Ancient HistoryEvening only

14. Other subjects: Subjects may be done in the evening at other colleges. Timetables are available from the HSC coordinator. Subjects may be done in the evening at other colleges. Timetables are available from the HSC coordinator. Subjects may also be done via correspondence : Subjects may also be done via correspondence : - OTEN offers its subjects in one and two year mode. - OTEN offers its subjects in one and two year mode. - Sydney Distance Education High School and the Saturday School of Community Languages offer all of their subjects in two year mode. - Sydney Distance Education High School and the Saturday School of Community Languages offer all of their subjects in two year mode.

15. Other information… If you repeat a subject for the HSC, UAC counts the mark you got in your second attempt when calculating the ATAR. If you repeat a subject for the HSC, UAC counts the mark you got in your second attempt when calculating the ATAR. Students in TAFE are expected to fit into an adult learning environment. Poor behaviour will not be tolerated. Students in TAFE are expected to fit into an adult learning environment. Poor behaviour will not be tolerated. Teachers will be on hand to help you with your subject choices at the time of enrolment. Teachers will be on hand to help you with your subject choices at the time of enrolment. If you are under 18 years of age, please bring proof of age, your School Certificate and school reports to the interview. If you are under 18 years of age, please bring proof of age, your School Certificate and school reports to the interview.

16. Costs There is an administrative charge of $450. The charge is $52 if you are receiving a government benefit. There is an administrative charge of $450. The charge is $52 if you are receiving a government benefit. The above fee is refundable upon completion of the HSC, as long as the entire course is done in TAFE. The above fee is refundable upon completion of the HSC, as long as the entire course is done in 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).

17. The Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) TPC is a TAFE alternative to the HSC, especially aimed at mature aged students. TPC is a TAFE alternative to the HSC, especially aimed at mature aged students. It gives you a Tertiary Entrance Score that can be used for University entry. It gives you a Tertiary Entrance Score that can be used for University entry. It can be done as a one year full time course (20 hours per week), or part-time over 2 or 3 years. It can be done as a one year full time course (20 hours per week), or part-time over 2 or 3 years. You must be 18 or over to do the course. You must be 18 or over to do the course.

18. Cost: $958 for full-time; $704 for part- time. Cost: $958 for full-time; $704 for part- time. For those receiving a government benefit, the cost is $52. For those receiving a government benefit, the cost is $52. All fees are refundable upon completion of the course. All fees are refundable upon completion of the course. $20 per semester materials charge. $20 per semester materials charge. The TPC information sessions are on Thursday 27th January at 10 am and 5 pm in E1.10. The TPC information sessions are on Thursday 27th January at 10 am and 5 pm in E1.10. The TPC course co-ordinator is Peter Boyle. Tel: 9780 5752. The TPC course co-ordinator is Peter Boyle. Tel: 9780 5752. Email: peter.boyle@tafensw.edu.au.

19. Other aspects of the TPC More emphasis on skills than the HSC; less content.More emphasis on skills than the HSC; less content. More project-style assessment; no big end of year exams.More project-style assessment; no big end of year exams. All subjects are one semester only.All subjects are one semester only. A total of 9 subjects are needed to complete the courseA total of 9 subjects are needed to complete the course The Tertiary Entrance Score is calculated from three of the higher level subjects.The Tertiary Entrance Score is calculated from three of the higher level subjects.

20. Further information Further information on the HSC at Bankstown TAFE can be found by going to the college HSC website. Further information on the HSC at Bankstown TAFE can be found by going to the college HSC website. Go to Google and type in bankstowntafehsc and click on the first hyperlink. Go to Google and type in bankstowntafehsc and click on the first hyperlink. Once on the website, go to Year11/12 on the menu, and click on Enrolment for 2011. Once on the website, go to Year11/12 on the menu, and click on Enrolment for 2011. This PowerPoint presentation is on the website, as well as other useful information. This PowerPoint presentation is on the website, as well as other useful information.