2. Year 10 Workforce /TAFEROSA Yr 12 (28 hrs /week) (Record of School Achievement) Workforce TAFE University Workforce

14. HSC Marks v ATAR

15. Performance versus Position Fred and Laura Band 4 - HSC marks between 70 and 79 Average HSC mark – large percentage of students in the category

17. Need to meet both HSC and University Admission Centre requirements: At least 10 units of study need to be “Board Developed” courses that count towards the ATAR Advanced English or Standard English must be chosen Only allowed one Category “B” course

18. Meets HSC requirements, but not an ATAR. Allows for a wider combination of Board developed courses and Board endorsed courses for HSC, but not ATAR. At least 6 units of study need to be “Board Developed” courses. Can be more than one Category “B” course can be chosen Allows for more than one Board Developed course to be selected.

19. Meets ROSA/HSC requirements, but not an ATAR. Program of study is designed to maximise vocational skills for students who are most likely looking to become an SBAT (School Based Apprentice or Trainee), or hoping to move into the workforce before completion of the HSC. Pattern of study is more structured: At least 6 units of study need to be “Board Developed” courses. Students expected to select “English Studies” course Students expected to choose 4 units of Category “B” or TVET subjects Students expected to select “Work Studies” course Allows for more than one Board Developed course to be selected. If student becomes an SBAT, they are expected to also study Industry Based Learning, and also be prepared to undertake paid workplacement one day per week that may require some “catchup” of missed work

20. Choose subjects you like or are good at Don’t just choose a subject because your friends are choosing it – you may live to regret it! You have to choose what is right for you and your career ambitions! Research the educational requirements for the career you’re interested in (Job Guide, UAC guide etc) Don’t be scared to get advice from your Career Advisers, Teachers, Parents and community members Attend the Newcastle Careers Expo excursion and the WBHS Subject Selection night

21. Subject Selection Night Tuesday, 2 nd June