Year Ten 2013 Pathways Information Session

Purpose of the evening Year 10 is very different to Year 9 in that students get a lot more choice about their subjects. Year 10 is very different to Year 9 in that students get a lot more choice about their subjects. Students can access a VCE study, take part in VET or a School Based Apprenticeship. Students can access a VCE study, take part in VET or a School Based Apprenticeship. Students can start a pathway to a career through Years 10, 11 and 12. Students can start a pathway to a career through Years 10, 11 and 12.

The pathways students may take through Years Ten, Eleven and Twelve has expanded significantly over the past decade as the Government and Schools seek to engage students and provide appropriate pathways for all students to post secondary further education, training or employment. These include VCE, VCAL, SBA’s and VET.

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) Vocational Education And Training (VET) Including: School Based Apprenticeships (SBA’s) SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATES Primary Pathway To obtain an ATAR For University and TAFE Courses Primary Pathway Apprenticeships Traineeships Employment TAFE or Further Education Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)

Pathways through Years Eleven and Twelve Year Nine students need to be aware of these pathways as they can do a VCE study, take part in VET or a School Based Apprenticeship in Year Ten. Students can in Year Ten start a pathway to a career.

Year 10 Years 7 to 9 – little choice apart from Years 7 to 9 – little choice apart from Language and Arts/Technology electives Language and Arts/Technology electives different Maths levels and different LOTE at Year 9 different Maths levels and different LOTE at Year 9 Year 10 more choice Year 10 more choice Complete subjects from the 8 Domains Complete subjects from the 8 Domains Opportunity to do more of what Opportunity to do more of what students want to do and try out different students want to do and try out different subjects subjects Opportunity to develop skills and talents Opportunity to develop skills and talents LOTE becomes optional LOTE becomes optional Different Mathematics levels Different Mathematics levels

Years 11 and 12 Students have significant choices regarding pathways: VCE or VCAL VCE or VCAL Will I do VET Will I do VET Will I do a School Based Apprenticeship Will I do a School Based Apprenticeship If I am doing VCE what subjects will I do If I am doing VCE what subjects will I do The students need to consider: The students need to consider: What may be needed for a career: University, TAFE, an apprenticeship, etc What may be needed for a career: University, TAFE, an apprenticeship, etc What the students do well What the students do well What the students enjoy What the students enjoy

LOTE LOTE may be optional at Year 10 but students need to think this through carefully. All Year 10 Language students take part in the Certificate II in Applied Language. Pathways after Year 10 include VCE Language or the Certificate III in Applied Language Pathways after Year 10 include VCE Language or the Certificate III in Applied Language LOTE adds more to your ATAR LOTE adds more to your ATAR LOTE is well regarded by Universities LOTE is well regarded by Universities LOTE is well regarded by employers LOTE is well regarded by employers Australia is operating in a global economy Australia is operating in a global economy

Mathematics My advice is for students to do the highest level of Mathematics they can for as long as they can, the higher the level of Mathematics the more opportunities, also students do change their minds. However not all students are good at Mathematics, those students probably will not pursue a career where Mathematics is required. Year 9Year 10Year 11Year 12 General ASpecialist Advanced Methods General General BFurther Practical Foundation

VCE – Victorian Certificate of Education Provides students with an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Achievement rank) necessary to apply to University. Provides students with an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Achievement rank) necessary to apply to University. Entry to University based on completion of VCE, prerequisite studies met, special requirements and then the applicants with the highest ATAR accepted. Entry to University based on completion of VCE, prerequisite studies met, special requirements and then the applicants with the highest ATAR accepted. 2 year certificate completed over 2 years (year 11 and 12). 2 year certificate completed over 2 years (year 11 and 12).

VCE Study 6 subjects in Year 11 or 12 units – unit’s 1 and 2. Study 6 subjects in Year 11 or 12 units – unit’s 1 and 2. Study 5 subjects in Year 12 or 10 units – unit’s 3 and 4 Study 5 subjects in Year 12 or 10 units – unit’s 3 and 4 22 units attempted. 22 units attempted. Need to pass 16 units to obtain VCE, this includes 3 units of English and 3 other unit 3 and 4 sequences. Need to pass 16 units to obtain VCE, this includes 3 units of English and 3 other unit 3 and 4 sequences.

VCE The only compulsory subject in the VCE is English. The only compulsory subject in the VCE is English. Students select from about 25 subjects offered. Students select from about 25 subjects offered. Choice will depend upon: Choice will depend upon: University prerequisites University prerequisites Any special requirements Any special requirements What the student does well at What the student does well at What the student enjoys. What the student enjoys. All University courses have English as a prerequisite, about 50% have some level of Mathematics as a prerequisite. All University courses have English as a prerequisite, about 50% have some level of Mathematics as a prerequisite.

VCAL – Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning Subjects or strands Literacy (English) Literacy (English) Numeracy (Mathematics) Numeracy (Mathematics) Personal Development Skills Personal Development Skills Work Related Skills Work Related Skills Industry Specific Skills Industry Specific Skills Students may select an additional VCE study in an area of interest. Students may select an additional VCE study in an area of interest.

VCAL Levels Foundation Foundation Intermediate Intermediate Senior Senior

Why do VCAL? Suits students who have an applied learning preference (prefer to do things by doing). Suits students who have an applied learning preference (prefer to do things by doing). Pathway to an Apprenticeship or Traineeship. Pathway to an Apprenticeship or Traineeship. Many VCAL students successfully obtain apprenticeships. Many VCAL students successfully obtain apprenticeships. Focus on work and employability rather than academic studies. Focus on work and employability rather than academic studies.

VET (Vocational Education and Training) VET programs may be taken as part of Year 10, VCE or VCAL. VCE students obtain: Units 1 & 2 after 1 st year and 3 & 4 after 2 nd year. VET contributes to a student’s ATAR either as Scored Assessment or an increment. VCAL students: Satisfies Industry Specific Skills strand. Satisfies Industry Specific Skills strand.

Students taking part in VET receive their VCE or VCAL Certificate plus a nationally recognized qualification. Some examples: Certificate II in Automotive Certificate II in Automotive Certificate III in Music Certificate III in Music Certificate III in Media Certificate III in Media Certificate II in Hospitality Certificate II in Hospitality Certificate II in Engineering Certificate II in Engineering Certificate II in Dance Certificate II in Dance Certificate III in Information Technology Certificate III in Information Technology Certificate II in Electrical Certificate II Building and Construction Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation Certificate II in Applied Fashion Certificate II in Hairdressing Full list of programs can be obtained from the Careers Centre

Belmont High School is an RTO for the delivery of: Certificate III in Music Certificate III in Media Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation Certificate III in Information Technology

Why do VET? Offers breadth and diversity to a Year 10 or VCE program, satisfying VCE requirements and contributing to a student’s ATAR. Offers breadth and diversity to a Year 10 or VCE program, satisfying VCE requirements and contributing to a student’s ATAR. VET engages students. VET engages students. Satisfies VCAL requirements. Satisfies VCAL requirements. Opportunity to pursue a vocational area of interest. Opportunity to pursue a vocational area of interest. Opportunity to try something different. Opportunity to try something different. Has pathways to further education. Has pathways to further education. Employers consider VET favorably. VET students can have improved employment outcomes. Employers consider VET favorably. VET students can have improved employment outcomes. Many VET programs have Structured Work Placements. Many VET programs have Structured Work Placements. Numbers of students taking part in VET increasing annually. This year approximately 250. Students enjoy VET. Numbers of students taking part in VET increasing annually. This year approximately 250. Students enjoy VET.

School Based Apprenticeships School Based Apprenticeships Combination of: School School Part-time Apprenticeship Part-time Apprenticeship Industry Specific Training Industry Specific Training May be integrated into a student’s schooling or non-integrated. Approximately 35 students in 2012 taking part integrated school-based apprenticeships

Some examples of SBA’s students taking part in at Belmont High School Non-Integrated: Retail Retail Hospitality HospitalityIntegrated: Transport Transport Building Building Automotive Automotive Children’s Services Children’s Services Meetings and Events Meetings and Events Tourism Tourism Information Technology Information Technology

I don’t know what I want to do when I leave School. Don’t worry, many students don’t, many students do. Students are all different. Don’t worry, many students don’t, many students do. Students are all different. Student’s do need to be aware of their strengths and weakness. Do subjects you enjoy and do well. This may lead to a career. Student’s do need to be aware of their strengths and weakness. Do subjects you enjoy and do well. This may lead to a career. New Government legislation – students cannot leave school until they are 17, unless completed Year 10 and moving into full time employment or training (at least 25 hours per week). New Government legislation – students cannot leave school until they are 17, unless completed Year 10 and moving into full time employment or training (at least 25 hours per week). Enjoy the journey. Enjoy the journey. Universities are aware of this and develop courses with breadth and often work experience. They want students that do well at Science doing Science, students that do well at Humanities doing Humanities, etc. Universities are aware of this and develop courses with breadth and often work experience. They want students that do well at Science doing Science, students that do well at Humanities doing Humanities, etc. Students will change their careers a number of times. Students will change their careers a number of times. Students will enter into careers that have not yet been invented. Students will enter into careers that have not yet been invented. Technology is rapidly changing. Technology is rapidly changing. Students need employability skills. Students need employability skills.

Students need to do their best Regardless of whether students know what you want to do after year 12 doing well opens up opportunities. The quickest pathway to a well paying career is by doing your best in years 10, 11 & 12. A Bachelor Degree qualification on average increases average earnings by about 30%. The effects slightly higher amongst women Apprenticeships increase average earnings by 20%, slightly higher amongst men A TAFE Diploma increases average earnings by about 14% A Traineeship increases earnings by about 8% A TAFE certificate increases earnings by about 5%.

2011 On Track data The On Track data tells us: 59% of students are enrolled in University or deferred 59% of students are enrolled in University or deferred 20% of students are enrolled in TAFE or Independent Tertiary Colleges 20% of students are enrolled in TAFE or Independent Tertiary Colleges 9% of students taking part in apprenticeships & traineeships 9% of students taking part in apprenticeships & traineeships 12% employed 12% employed

Pathway Planning Student’s are beginning to develop individual pathways to a career. This pathway will be different for different individual students. Student’s are beginning to develop individual pathways to a career. This pathway will be different for different individual students. There are often many pathways to a particular career. There are often many pathways to a particular career. Students need to develop their own self awareness and awareness of career opportunities. Students need to develop their own self awareness and awareness of career opportunities. Students need to follow their passions whether they be in school or out of school. Students need to follow their passions whether they be in school or out of school. Students will change careers a number of times. Students will change careers a number of times. Technology is changing rapidly, students will work in careers not yet invented. Technology is changing rapidly, students will work in careers not yet invented.

Pathways Pathways to University continue to expand. Many TAFE courses have pathways into University and give students credit towards a University course. Many TAFE courses have pathways into University and give students credit towards a University course. There are a number of Independent Tertiary Colleges providing pathways to University e.g. MIBT, Monash College. There are a number of Independent Tertiary Colleges providing pathways to University e.g. MIBT, Monash College. Some Universities have bridging programs into University for students who do not quite get the ATAR e.g. University of Ballarat “fast program”. Some Universities have bridging programs into University for students who do not quite get the ATAR e.g. University of Ballarat “fast program”.

Access and Equity Do not let adversity whether it be financial, illness, etc put students off going to University. Government and Universities are putting significant financial resources into providing University accessibility for all. Examples are: VTAC SEAS program VTAC SEAS program Government scholarships for students on Centrelink benefits. Government scholarships for students on Centrelink benefits.

Some facts The longer students stay at school the better their opportunities. The longer students stay at school the better their opportunities. Regardless of pathways students getting jobs have a good set of reports, can communicate and present well. Regardless of pathways students getting jobs have a good set of reports, can communicate and present well. Outcomes for girls in particular who have not completed year 12 are not good, boys a bit different as still can access a traditional trade. Outcomes for girls in particular who have not completed year 12 are not good, boys a bit different as still can access a traditional trade.

Acceleration Students may complete a Year 11 VCE study in Year 10 in an area where the student excels or where a strong student generally selects a subject they enjoy. Students may complete a Year 11 VCE study in Year 10 in an area where the student excels or where a strong student generally selects a subject they enjoy. In doing VET or an SBA at Year 10 the students is accelerating. In doing VET or an SBA at Year 10 the students is accelerating. Benefits include increment to ATAR, completion of VET/SBA early. Benefits include increment to ATAR, completion of VET/SBA early. If starting VET in Year 10 can finish the certificate by end of Year 11 If starting VET in Year 10 can finish the certificate by end of Year 11 Many students accelerate, many students do not. Many students accelerate, many students do not. Acceleration enables students to maximize their ATAR in that a maximum of six subjects counts towards the ATAR. Acceleration enables students to maximize their ATAR in that a maximum of six subjects counts towards the ATAR.

Acceleration Students in Year 10 do not have to accelerate. Students in Year 10 do not have to accelerate. I would recommend that students travelling quite well in Year 10 accelerate into a VCE study in I would recommend that students travelling quite well in Year 10 accelerate into a VCE study in Students must obtain a form from the Pathways Centre. Students must obtain a form from the Pathways Centre. Acceleration forms to be completed by August 20. Acceleration forms to be completed by August 20. Full list of VCE studies on the student portal and in the Later Years Handbook on the website: Full list of VCE studies on the student portal and in the Later Years Handbook on the website:

An example VCE pathway Note: the student does not have to accelerate. Year 10Year 11Year 12 Year 11 Legal Studies English Mathematical Methods Further Mathematics BiologyHealth Psychology Business Management Year 12 Legal Studies

An example VCE pathway Note: the student does not have to accelerate. Year 10Year 11Year 12 Year 11 HistoryEnglish Mathematical Methods Physics Chemistry Indonesian Year 12 History

An example VCAL pathway Note: the student does not have to accelerate. Year 10Year 11Year 12 VET or SBA Year 1Literacy NumeracyWork Related Skills Personal Development VET or SBA Year 2 Some students take part in a VCE study

What next? Students have been taking part in career education activities in STRIVE. Students have been taking part in career education activities in STRIVE. MIPS plans MIPS plans Career Voyager Career Voyager Two parent information evenings Two parent information evenings House Leader/parent/student interviews House Leader/parent/student interviews I will be presenting to students. I will be presenting to students. Years 10, 11 & 12 handbooks on the student portal and Belmont High School website: Years 10, 11 & 12 handbooks on the student portal and Belmont High School website: VET applications due September 11 VET applications due September 11 Acceleration forms due August 20. Acceleration forms due August 20. Subject selections to be completed early term 4. Subject selections to be completed early term 4. Parents welcome to make appointments to see me. Parents welcome to make appointments to see me.

Contacts Ms Margot Milne – VCE Manager. Ms Margot Milne – VCE Manager. Mr. Darren Lynch – VCAL Manager. Mr. Darren Lynch – VCAL Manager. Mr. Peter McKenzie – VET, SBA’s, Career and Pathway advice. Mr. Peter McKenzie – VET, SBA’s, Career and Pathway advice. Subject Teachers. Subject Teachers.

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