Graduation 2018 One Student. One Community. Many Futures

Your Responsibility EVERY student WILL graduate from Helensvale State High and WILL achieve: 1.A QCE – Queensland Certificate of Education AND 2.An OP, OR, a Nationally recognised qualification (Certificate course)

Our Responsibility  To guide you in making decisions now to ensure future success  To support you in achieving your future goals  To have high expectations of you  To hold you accountable for your results

These subjects are COMPULSORY for ALL students in Years 11 and 12 English (Authority) OR English Communication (Authority Registered) AND Mathematics A OR Mathematics B (Authority) OR Mathematics B and Mathematics C (Authority) OR Prevocational Mathematics (Authority Registered)

What can I study QCE learning options suit your strengths, interests and goals: school subjects vocational education and training (VET) school-based apprenticeships (SBA) and traineeships (SBT) learning projects recognised studies TAFE advanced diploma or diploma modules university studies.

School Subjects Authority subjects are based on syllabuses that have been approved and issued by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA). Results in Authority subjects can count in the calculation of OP and FPs — commonly used for tertiary entrance. Examples include – Maths A, English, Legal Studies, Chemistry

School Subjects Authority-registered subjects are developed from Subject Area Syllabuses (SASs) and generally include substantial vocational and practical components. Results in these subjects are not used in the calculation of OPs and FPs. Examples include: Recreation, Hospitality Practices, Aquatic Practices, English Communication, Prevocational Maths

Recognised Studies Courses of learning include: ‒awards and certificates ‒international learning programs, e.g. International Baccalaureate Diploma program ‒school-based courses ‒structured community and workplace learning Not based on QCAA syllabuses or VET qualifications Can contribute credits towards your QCE

Apprenticeships and Traineeships A school-based apprenticeship or traineeship provides the opportunity to train on the job while working towards the QCE.

Categories of Learning Courses of study for the QCE are organised into four categories: Core Preparatory Advanced Enriched

A set pattern A total of 12 credits must come from completed Core courses of study Completed Core can be met through the study of: ‒4 semesters of school-based subjects at a Sound Level of Achievement (SA) or higher ‒Completed VET Certificates II, III or IV ‒Satisfactory participation in the on-the-job component of school-based apprenticeship (50 days in a calendar year) A total of 8 credits can come from other courses of study

Core courses of study Includes: ‒authority and authority-registered subjects ‒VET Certificates II, III and IV ‒school-based apprenticeships or traineeships To get your QCE, you must achieve at least 12 credits from completed Core courses of study At least one credit must come from a Core course while enrolled at school Partial completion of a Core course of study may contribute some credit towards your QCE

Literacy & Numeracy Requirement Sound Achievement in one semester of these QCAA subjects: ‒English ‒English Extension ‒English Communication ‒English for ESL learners Sound Achievement in the QCAA short course in literacy Completion of Certificate I in Communication Skills for Employment and Training (39282QLD) or Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways (FSK20113) Pass in a QCAA-recognised literacy course C or above in the QCS Test Sound Achievement in one semester of these QCAA subjects: ‒Maths A ‒Maths B ‒Maths C ‒Pre-vocational Maths Sound in the QCAA short course in numeracy Completion of the Certificate I in Core Skills for Employment and Training — Numeracy (39288QLD) or Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways (FSK20113) Pass in a QCAA-recognised numeracy course C or above in the QCS Test

HELENSVALE SHS SENIOR PATHWAYS Academic Overall Position (Ac OP) Vocational Pathway (VP) Academic Personalised Pathway (Ac PP)

Why get an OP? University Entry The required OP for courses does change from year to year and depends on the university

University Pathway OP 1 – 25 QSC Exam preparation Must sit all practice tests and QCS Test in September Study 6 Authority subjects and English and Maths are compulsory No access to school- based traineeships or apprenticeships (SATs) Ac. OP

Academic OP Pathway Who should choose the AOP Pathway? Students that: Enjoy academic rigour Enjoy learning with a high level of commitment to study Are looking to gain entry into University after Year 12 Are achieving a ‘B’ level or higher in Year 10 subjects Are prepared to do 2 to 3 hours of homework per night

Some OPs for Courses Law – OP9 Health Sciences – OP12 Science – OP16 Education – OP12 Physiotherapy – OP1 Psychology – OP14 The QTAC website has a full range of courses and OP cut-offs

OP 1 EnglishVHA 8 Maths BVHA 10 ChemistryVHA7 Business ManagementVHA9 Maths CVHA 8 PhysicsVHA 1

OP 9 EnglishSA10 Maths BHA5 IPTHA3 Business ManagementSA2 Maths CSA5 PhysicsHA5

OP 17 EnglishSA3 Maths AHA5 Physical EducationHA10 Health EducationSA9 BiologySA8 ChemistrySA5

Academic OP Pathway AB (maximum 2) Accounting Biology English Graphics Japanese Mathematics A Mathematics C Music Visual Art Ancient History Chemistry Geography Information Processing & Technology Legal Studies Mathematics B or Mathematics B EXCITE Modern History Physics Business Management Dance Drama Film, Television & New Media Health Education Home Economics Information Technology Systems Mathematics A Physical Education Science 21

Academic Personalised Pathway Rank Eligible and can sit QCS test Cert III or higher has OP equivalency Must study Diploma or Cert III/IV level or higher English and Maths A Maths compulsory Access to school- based traineeships or apprenticeships (SATs) Acad. PP

Academic Personalised Pathway Who should choose the APP Pathway? Students that: Enjoy learning in a flexible manner Enjoy practical and theoretical aspects of learning Looking at an alternate way into University Degrees, ie through the ‘Rank’ system (eg Diploma equivalent to OP9 / Certificate IV equivalent to OP12) Griffith University accepts these pathways Are achieving a ‘C’ level or higher in Year 10 English and Mathematics

Academic Personalised Pathway Mathematics A English Accounting Ancient History Biology Business Management Dance Drama Film, TV & New Media Geography Graphics Health Education Home Economics Information Technology Systems Japanese Legal Studies Modern History Music Physical Education Science 21 Visual Art Can choose a maximum of 4 Authority subjects

Academic Personalised Pathway Diploma of Business (1 year course) Diploma of Events Certificate IV in Crime and Justice Certificate III in Screen and Media Certificate III in Business (1 year course) Certificate III in Fitness / Certificate II in Sport & Recreation ** Certificate III Health Services & Cert II Health Support (CSHS) Certificate II in Horticulture Certificate II in Business Certificate II in Dance Certificate II in Creative Industries Certificate II in Information, Digital Media & Technology Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design & Technology Certificate II in Tourism Certificate II in Kitchen Operations

Academic Personalised Pathway Early Childhood Studies Hospitality Practices Industrial Technology Skills (Manufacturing) Aquatic Practices Media Arts in Practice (Digital Arts) Recreation Studies – Excellence in Sport Performance Recreation Studies Building and Construction Skills

Vocational Pathway Rank Eligible and can sit QCS test Must study 2 VQF Certificate courses at Cert I or II level or higher Must study 6 subjects Compulsory are English Communication ( or English) and Pre-Vocational Maths ( or Maths A) Access to school- based traineeships or apprenticeships (SATs) IP

Vocational Pathway Who should choose the VP Pathway? Students that: Are motivated by hands on and practical aspects of learning Are looking to develop work readiness skills Are motivated by completing Certificates and modules Are looking to gain traineeships / apprenticeships while at school or upon completion of Year 12 Are looking to move directly into the workforce once completing Year 12

Vocational Pathway English Communication Mathematics A Pre-Vocational Mathematics Early Childhood Studies Hospitality Practices Industrial Technology Skills (Manufacturing) Aquatic Practices Media Arts in Practice (Digital Arts) Recreation Studies – Excellence in Sport Performance Recreation Studies Building and Construction Skills

Vocational Pathway Certificate III in Screen and Media Certificate III in Business (1 year course) Certificate III in Fitness / Certificate II in Sport & Recreation ** Certificate III Health Services & Cert II Health Support (CSHS) Certificate II in Horticulture Certificate II in Business Certificate II in Dance Certificate II in Creative Industries Certificate II in Information, Digital Media & Technology Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design & Technology Certificate II in Tourism Certificate II in Kitchen Operations

Choosing Subjects You need to consider: Your current results are a direct indicator as to how you will succeed in Year 11 Also What do I enjoy? What am I good at? What can I see myself doing in the future?