2017 VCE/VCAL Information Evening. Year Subject Selection

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1 2017 VCE/VCAL Information Evening Year Subject Selection

2 Reflection- Frank Cicalese Father of Light and Wisdom, thank you for giving us a mind that can know and a heart that can love. Help us to keep learning every day of my life-- no matter what the subject may be. Let me be convinced that all knowledge leads to you and let me know how to find you and love you in all the things you have made.

3 Encourage me when the studies are difficult and when I am tempted to give up Enlighten me when my brain is slow and help me to grasp the truth held out to me. Grant me the grace to put my knowledge to use in building the kingdom of God on earth so that I may enter the kingdom of God in heaven. Amen.

4 Academic Captains: Thomas Spiteri & Brianna Pawlowicz Reflections on VCE/VCAL

5 7.00pm 7.45pm Introduction and welcome Reflection & Welcome 2017 Year 11 Subject Selection VCE VCAL Post Year 12 Pathways Subject Selection process Students and parents will have an opportunity to discuss with Domain (Subject) Leaders and other key VCE Teachers selection issues, or learn more about VCE subjects available, or find out about post-secondary school options.

6 Miss Kath Jones- Year 10 Coordinator

7 Narelle Layton- Director of Learning

8 At CRC Melton, we offer our students 2 PATHWAYS into 2017 and 2018 VCE VCAL

9 4 things to consider when choosing your pathway: 1. The career path you are considering pursuing. 2. What you are good at. 3. What you enjoy. 4. Prerequisites & recommended subjects

10 THE VCAL PATHWAY: The VCAL program has a vocational emphasis. It is an applied learning approach to senior studies. It offers a pathway into employment, traineeships or apprenticeships.

11 VCE SUBJECT SELECTION: English subjects: 1. English 2. Literature* 3. English Language* *approval from current English teacher must be obtained for these subjects

12 VCE SUBJECT SELECTION: Please note that Maths is not compulsory in VCE. If you are not good at it, or don t like it, you shouldn t pick it. Remember: Check Pre-requisites for your courses of interest Maths subjects include: 1. Foundation Mathematics 2. General Mathematics 3. Mathematic Methods 4. Specialist Mathematics 1 & 2 5.Further Mathematics (for those recommended to extend) Approval must be obtained for these subjects

13 VCE SUBJECT SELECTION: The list of the other subjects offered is in the VCE Handbook.

14 VCE SUBJECT SELECTION: For Year 11 you will be required to select: 1. ONE RE subject (1 unit) 2. ONE English subject (2 units) 3. FIVE other subjects (10 units)

15 VCE SUBJECT SELECTION: For Year 12 you will be required to select: 1. ONE RE subject (one unit) 2. ONE English subject (2 units) 3. FOUR other subjects (8 units)

16 Carissa Lock- VCE Coordinator

17 Pathway Options for VCE Students Pre Apprenticeships Cert I or II Apprenticeship VCE or VCE/VET TERTIARY EDUCATION Higher Education VET Employment

18 VCAA Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority * Sets the curriculum for all VCE and VCAL programs * Oversees all assessment and reporting for VCE and VCAL studies

19 Units 1 & 2 These refer to Units (subjects) generally undertaken in Year 11 Units 3 & 4 These are completed as a sequence and are generally undertaken in Year 12

20 Outcomes * Define what students will know and be able to do as a result of undertaking a study * Are the basis for satisfactory completion of a VCE unit * Each VCE unit includes a set of two to four outcomes

21 School-based Assessment There are two forms of school-based assessment for Units 1-4: School-assessed Coursework (SACs) and School-assessed Tasks (SATs)

22 The GAT The General Achievement Test is a test of general knowledge and skills in: * written communication * mathematics, science and technology * humanities, the arts and social sciences Because it is a general test, no special study is required for the GAT

23 Study Score The number, range 0 50, which indicates a student s performance in a subject relative to all other students who have taken that same study This score is calculated by the VCAA and applies to Unit 3 and 4 subjects only A study score of 30 means a student is right in the middle of the ranking for a particular subject

24 Special Provision * VCAA enables students who have a severe health impairment, learning or language disorder, physical disability, hearing or vision impairment to apply for Special Examination Arrangements * Students are required to provide VCAA with medical/specialist documentation to apply for any one or more of the following: - Scribe - Reader - Rest breaks - Separate room - Permission to bring food/medication into the exam room - Use of a computer - Extra writing or reading time

25 Consequences for missing a SAC without a valid reason Review Panel letter sent home The purpose of the Panel is to make a decision on behalf of the subject teacher as to a consequence for missing the SAC * VCE Coordinator * Subject teacher * Student * Support person (friend or parent) * Two independent teachers

26 Review Panels can also be arranged if there has been a breach in either the College or VCAA rules. For example; * Using a mobile phone or any electronic device during a SAC * Plagiarising

27 Acceptable reasons for missing a SAC * School authorised event SACCS swimming/athletics, interschool football/netball/basketball * Medical reason medical certificate must be provided * Funeral parent contact made with school

28 Unacceptable reasons for missing a SAC * Forgot * Slept in * Wasn t prepared for the SAC so stayed at home * Was meeting with another teacher

29 Unit 3/4 practice exams * These are held in the September/October holidays

30 Susan Henry- VCAL Coordinator

31 What is VCAL? VCAL is the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning A hands-on option which provides practical workrelated experience, as well as literacy and numeracy skills and the opportunity to build personal skills that are important for life and work. VCAL is an accredited Secondary Certificate.

32 Pathway Options for VCAL Students Pre Apprenticeships Cert I or II Apprenticeship VCAL EMPLOYMENT VET

33 What is VCAL intended for? It aims to provide students with the skills, knowledge and attitudes to make informed choices about pathways to work and further education. It is a more hands-on option. Preparation for TAFE pathways Preparation for Apprenticeships Preparation for the workforce Works in conjunction with TAFE and VET

34 COURSE COMPONENTS Numeracy Literacy Personal Development Work Related Skills Incorporating Unit 1 in Industry and Enterprise Industry Specific Skills (ie. VET course chosen) Work Placement

35 LEVELS OF VCAL Foundation Intermediate Senior The levels are based on the amount of teacher direction and assistance required by the student.

36 Structure of VCAL Monday - School Tuesday - School Wednesday VET/Work Placement Thursday - School Friday VET/Work Placement Work Placement/Experience Students are responsible for their own work placements. This must be organised prior to the commencement of the school year. Students will need to take a Log Book with them.

37 TAFE & WORK PLACEMENT TAFE is attended one day per week 90% attendance required Roll taken at the commencement of each period Work placement is attended one day per week Placements are to be arranged by the student before the commencement of the school year

38 TAFE/VET VET is compulsory part of VCAL, students must complete the certificate that they are enrolled in to receive funding. Parents currently pay $300 toward the cost of TAFE/VET fees, the school covers the remainder of the cost (it costs approx $2400 for a VET course) Please note, if students are removed from the course or do not complete the course for any reason parents are liable for the full cost of the course.

39 Process of entry into VCAL Students will need to follow the process outlined below. 1. Complete the appropriate VCAL Application Form (Year 11 or Year 12). 2. Attend careers/pathways counselling session. 3. Submit the completed application form to the VCAL Coordinator by due date. 4. Attend interview with parent, VCAL Coordinator and any others deemed necessary. During this interview the submitted application will be discussed as well as the requirements and expectations of the course and the appropriate VCAL level (Foundation, Intermediate or Senior). 5. Applications will be discussed with the Year Level Coordinator and classroom teachers. 6. Students will then be notified via mail. They will either gain conditional acceptance or non-acceptance into the VCAL program.

40 Conditions of entry into VCAL Successful applicants will need to meet the conditions outlined below. 1. Ensure VCAL Application form is completed with the necessary detail (including USI). 2. Adhere to the process as outlined previously. 3. Ensure the application is submitted on time and all deadlines are met. 4. Careers/pathways counselling session has taken place. 5. Interview held with VCAL Coordinator. 6. TAFE/VET Placement available.

41 CRC Melton Two year Certificate courses that can be counted as units within the VCE Either scored assessment (Just like any other VCE certificate) or counted as a fifth or 6 th study giving a 10% increment toward the ATAR Year 1 Certificate III Engineering Certificate III Sport and Recreation Certificate III Allied Services Assistance Certificate III Music Year 2 Certificate III Technical Production (continuing students only)

42 Sasha Dickson Careers Teacher

43 Post Secondary School Options University Cadetship- Combining Employment with University study. VET-Vocational Education and Training (TAFE) Apprenticeships/Traineeships Employment- Full Time, Part Time, Casual

44 OTHER FORMS OF TRAINING Pre-Apprenticeship provided by TAFE or other VET providers and generally take 12 to 16 weeks. prepares individuals for an apprenticeship by teaching basic skills of the trade. The training provider often helps the student find an employer once the course is finished. Apprenticeship or Traineeship learn skills in a particular industry by working and training on the job. In most cases, there is off-the-job training as well, usually with a TAFE institute or a private training provider. skills and qualifications are recognised across Australia, and by employers in your industry. usually take 3 to 4 years to complete. A traineeship usually involves training and coursework over a 12 month period.

45 4 things to consider when choosing your course: 1. The career path you are considering pursuing. 2. What you are good at. 3. What you enjoy. 4. Prerequisites & recommended subjects

46 CHECKING PRE-REQUISITES VTAC Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre ( VICTER Victorian Tertiary Entrance Requirements CourseLink- Build a VCE Program and allows you to check prerequisite studies for courses of interest

47 John Christie Deputy Principal Staff

48 WHAT TO SELECT? Religious Education is compulsory for all Year 11 and 12 students. Two options Option 1: Year 11 RE (Text & Traditions Unit 1) Option 2: Religion and Society Units 3/4 Your current Year 10 RE teacher will help you decide the best option for you.

49 2016 Year 10 Religious Education Teacher only This student is best suited for in Comments: Teacher Name & Initialled:

50 English Pathways English Group: Students must study at least one of VCE Units 1/2 English, VCE Units 1/2 English Language or VCE Units 1/2 Literature for the whole year.

51 2016 Year 10 English Teacher only This student is best suited for in Comments: Teacher Name & Initialed:

52 Maths Pathways If you did Core Maths in 2016: General Mathematics Units 1/2 Foundation Mathematics Units 1/2 No Maths If you did Core Plus in 2016: Mathematical Methods Units 1/2 Specialist Mathematics 1/2 General Mathematics 1/2 Further Maths Units ¾ (upon recommendation)

53 2016 Year 10 Maths Teacher only This student is best suited for in Comments: Teacher Name & Initialed:

54 OTHER Most students complete studies in a further five subjects. Subject choice is yours there are no restrictions like Year 10. Most will be VCE Unit 1/2 studies VCE Units 3/4 studies available to some students

55 Units 3 & 4 If selecting a Unit 3/4 subject then students will need to: Complete Section 5 of the selection guide Show a high level of academic success in relevant Year 10 subjects Display excellent work habits

56 2017 Year 11 SUBJECT SELECTIONS Read through the Guide thoroughly. Fill in sections If unsure about any aspect ask questions and write down questions you want answered at interview Rank/rate your proposed choices Book an interview time with your Homeroom teacher

57 Submitting your Initial Selections Fill in your 2017 Year 11 Initial Subject Selections page. Then use your Web Preferences Access Guide to lodge your selections on-line. You have a unique Access Code and Password. ummary.aspx

58 SUBMITTING YOUR SUBJECT SELECTION Staple your Web Preferences receipt to the Selections sheet Submit to your Homeroom teacher by Friday August 5th.

59 SUBJECT SELECTION DATES Thursday 28th July: VCE & VCAL Subject Selection Interview Friday 5th August: Online VCE Subject Selection DUE

60 YOUR CHANCE TO ASK QUESTIONS Domain Leaders: Shaun Coates(Religious Education) Lauren Hill (English) Colleen Pope (Mathematics) Daniela Harrington (Humanities) Matthew Pitman (Health & Physical Education) Rebecca Hurley(Science) Yvonne Wood (Technology) Paul Iannazzo(Information technology) Claudia Russo (LOTE) Amy Rowley (Arts) Susan Henry (VCAL) Carissa Lock (VCE)

61 Contact details John Christie Narelle Layton Carissa Lock Susan Henry Sasha Dickson