1. MATRICULATION PROGRAMS IN 2015 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. Evening HSC study.Evening HSC study.

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. Only limited availability to those who have only just completed Year 10 at school (unless they are already 17 years of age).Only limited availability to those who have only just completed Year 10 at school (unless they are already 17 years of age).

6. (b) Accumulation of the HSC: Students can accumulate the HSC over a period of up to five years. Students can accumulate the HSC over a period of up to five years. Those receiving Youth Allowance must do at least 16 hours a week of classes (i.e. three subjects). Those receiving Youth Allowance must do at least 16 hours a week of classes (i.e. three subjects).

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 2015 in order to be eligible for a limited ATAR.You must be 20 on March 1st 2015 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 two or more years (on an accumulation basis).Students may only complete a full HSC over two or more years (on an accumulation basis). English not available in 2015.English not available in 2015. Day students may take evening classes.Day students may take evening classes. A Limited ATAR can be done in one year (with English done at another college or at OTEN).A Limited ATAR can be done in one year (with English done at another college or at OTEN).

9. Subjects available in 2015 English: Standard EnglishDay and evening Standard EnglishDay and evening Advanced EnglishTo commence in second term. Advanced EnglishTo commence in second term. ESL EnglishAvailable via OTEN. ESL EnglishAvailable via OTEN.

10. Maths: General MathsDay only General MathsDay only 2 Unit MathsEvening only 2 Unit MathsEvening only Maths Extension 1Available at Granville TAFE in the evening Maths Extension 1Available at Granville TAFE in the evening

11. Science: Earth & Environmental Earth & Environmental Science Day only Science Day only Chemistry Day only Chemistry Day only BiologyDay only BiologyDay only Chemistry and Biology will be delivered at Granville TAFE on a Friday. Chemistry is on Friday morning; Biology is on Friday afternoon. There will be tutorial support available for both classes at Bankstown TAFE. Physics is also available at Granville TAFE one evening a week.

12. Humanities: Modern HistoryDay only Modern HistoryDay only PDHPEDay only PDHPEDay only GeographyDay only GeographyDay only Studies of ReligionDay only Studies of ReligionDay only Legal StudiesEvening only Legal StudiesEvening only

13. 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 (TAFE’s correspondence school) offers its subjects in one and two year mode. - OTEN (TAFE’s correspondence school) offers its subjects in one and two year mode. - The Saturday School of Community Languages offers all its subjects in two year mode. - The Saturday School of Community Languages offers all its subjects in two year mode.

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

15. Costs There is a charge of $700 for the HSC. The charge is $240 if you are receiving a government benefit. There is a charge of $700 for the HSC. The charge is $240 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 for some subjects. - Textbooks may need to be purchased for some subjects.

16. 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 (18 hours per week), or part-time over 2 or 3 years. It can be done as a one year full-time course (18 hours per week), or part-time over 2 or 3 years. You must be 17 or over to do the course. You must be 17 or over to do the course.

17. Costs, etc. Cost: $700. Cost: $700. For those receiving a government benefit, the cost is $240. For those receiving a government benefit, the cost is $240. All fees are refundable upon completion of the course. All fees are refundable upon completion of the course. $30 per semester materials charge. $30 per semester materials charge. The TPC information sessions are on Tuesday 21 st January at 10 am and 5 pm in E5.06 (same time as the HSC sessions). The TPC information sessions are on Tuesday 21 st January at 10 am and 5 pm in E5.06 (same time as the HSC sessions). The TPC course co-ordinator is Margaret Polec. Tel: 9780 5650. The TPC course co-ordinator is Margaret Polec. Tel: 9780 5650. Email: margaret.polec@tafensw.edu.au.

18. 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 10 semester-long subjects are needed to complete the course.A total of 10 semester-long 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.

19. 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 2015. Once on the website, go to Year11/12 on the menu, and click on Enrolment for 2015. 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. The HSC coordinator is Trish Lown. Her phone number is 9780 5680. Her email address is marypatricia.lown@tafensw.edu.au The HSC coordinator is Trish Lown. Her phone number is 9780 5680. Her email address is marypatricia.lown@tafensw.edu.au