YEAR 10 GOING INTO YEAR 11 2021 ATTENDING

YEAR 10 GOING INTO YEAR 11 2021

ATTENDING A TEAMS MEETING INSTRUCTIONS

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CHOOSING YOUR SUBJECTS • Selecting your course should be based on studies that: • you are good at and enjoy • lead to a career that interests you • prepare you for further training • lead to tertiary courses

OPTIONS FOR YEAR 11 Students have the choice of: 1. Victorian Certificate of Education VCE 2. VCE Industry Program (VIP) 3. Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning VCAL

HOW DO I CHOOSE WHETHER I DO VCE, VIP OR VCAL NEXT YEAR? • VCE : University or TAFE, Apprenticeship/Traineeship, Employment, etc • VIP: Possibility of University or TAFE, Apprenticeship/Traineeship, Employment, etc * VCAL : Work, get an apprenticeship, do a school based apprenticeship/traineeship (SBAT) or go to TAFE * VET : TAFE subject while doing VCE or VCAL * SBAT: Only on offer to VCAL Students

CHOOSING YOUR SUBJECTS 1: Am I doing VCE? 2: Am I doing VCE with a scored VET study? 3: Am I doing VIP with a scored or non scored VET? 4: Or am I doing VCAL with a scored or non scored VET Study or SBAT?

VCE: 2 YEAR CERTIFICATE • Year 11 - 12 units (6 studies/semester) • Year 12 - 10 units (5 studies/semester) • One Unit = half a year or a semester • Students in Year 10 do one VCE subject –Unit 1 Industry and Enterprise over the entire year

SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF THE VCE • Pass minimum of 16 Units over two or more years • Must pass Units 1 & 2 of English (School Policy) • Pass 3 & 4 of Units of English • Pass at least 3 sequences, of Units 3 & 4 studies other than English at Year 12 (can include VET)

ATAR AUSTRALIAN TERTIARY ADMISSIONS RANK • Calculated by the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) and is used by Tertiary Institutions for entry into courses • ATAR is calculated by adding the study score for English and the next three highest study scores, then adds 10% of the fifth and sixth study scores

MINIMUM TERTIARY ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS * To meet the minimum tertiary entrance requirements you must have satisfactorily completed the VCE or its equivalent - including the appropriate number of units (pre-requisites) and have completed units 3 and 4 of an English study in that sequence in the same year. * Prerequisites studies are those VCE studies that you must have successfully completed in order to qualify for the course. Refer to VICTER 2023 (VTAC Website)

TO PROGRESS FROM YEAR 10 TO YEAR 11 • In each semester students will ‘meet the required standard’ in 6 out of 9 subjects. This must include English and Mathematics. • Have satisfactory attendance 100% • Have satisfactory behaviour including following the school values of Respect, Co-Operation and Excellence

VIP: VCE INDUSTRY PROGRAM The VCE Industry Program is a VCE Program with an industry focused VET subject aligned with your industry pathway. This program allows students to complete a VCE Program with additional support. The VCE Industry Program is available within the VCE program of study. To meet the requirements of the VCE Industry Program students must complete the following: What will I study as part of the VCE Industry Program? In Year 11: English, VET, VCE Support, VCE Subject A, VCE Subject B, VCE Subject C In Year 12: English, VET, VCE Support, VCE Subject A, VCE Subject B, VCE Subject C Note: Students will continue their year 11 subjects into year 12

VIP: VCE INDUSTRY PROGRAM What is VCE Support? The VCE support at Year 11 and Year 12 will assist students to improve their subject knowledge and to develop their skills in each of their selected VCE subjects. The focus will be to support students to achieve success and build confidence. The VCE support in Year 12 will be timetabled at school to support students with their VCE subjects and with their VET subject as required. What is involved in VET and Structured Workplace Learning? Students will complete a VET with an industry focus including a structured workplacelearning placement aligned with their industry/pathway of choice. This will also include structured workplace learning recognition of one additional VCE unit.

VIP: VCE INDUSTRY PROGRAM What pathways will be available to me? This program allows students to keep all pathways open including University options, TAFE options, employment options – trade and pre-apprenticeships. For University Pathways, students must be scored. What is the student selection process? Students who choose to complete this program must express an interest in participating in the program by completing the Expression of Interest application for the VCE Industry Program. Students will then receive course counselling to ensure that they meet the requirements of this program

VIP: VCE INDUSTRY PROGRAM In summary Students in the VIP Program will therefore choose: - 1 VET study of their choice - 3 VCE studies that they will continue in Year 12 Students in the VIP Program will complete the following compulsory subjects: - VCE Study of English - Actively participate in the VCE Support class designed to help students improve their VCE studies - A VET of your choice offered within the Cluster (Scored or Non Scored) - One of the following VCE Industry Subjects: Business Management, Wood Technology or Food Technology - Two other VCE subjects

VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF APPLIED LEARNING (VCAL) • Designed for students who enjoy more practical based learning and hands on learning • Students undertaking VCAL will not get an ATAR score so therefore cannot go to university directly • Students must undertake a VET Course • Can go on to TAFE studies • Students will have skills that employers are looking for • VET costs are a guide only based on 2020 costs – a book list, Year 11 Levy to be paid and entire VET costs to be paid prior to starting in February. Further information to come (Mrs Karlovic)

VCAL AT WYNDHAM CENTRAL COLLEGE Intermediate – Year 11 • Learning is reasonably autonomous (independent) • Under supervision Senior – Year 12 • Learning is autonomous • Independent action • Under supervision

VCAL COURSE • Literacy Skills • Numeracy Skills • Work Related Skills (Incorporating Structured Workplace Learning) • Personal Development Skills • Industry Specific Skills (VET or SBAT) • A VCE Subject

VCAL STYLE OF LEARNING Flexible • Takes into account differences in preferred learning styles and ways of learning Applied • Emphasises the relevance of what is being learnt to the ‘real world’ • Focus on real life application

SCHOOL BASED APPRENTICESHIPS & TRAINEESHIPS • Students have the opportunity of completing an apprenticeship whilst completing their VCAL • SBAT’s take the place of doing a VET as they are employed part-time while completing the VET/TAFE qualification • Most students will attend school 3 days per week, one day at their place of training and one day per week employment • More opportunities available next year

SCHOOL BASED APPRENTICESHIPS & TRAINEESHIPS CURRENT SCHOOL BASED APPRENTICESHIPS (SBAT’s) – 2021 TBC STUDENTS TO USE AS A GUIDE ONLY • • • GForce: Cost $450 Certificate 111 in Hospitality/Patisserie Certificate 111 in Community Services Work Certificate 111 in Companion Animal Services Certificate 111 in Health Services Assistance • • • • E-Focus: Cost $420 or $180 with Health Care Card Certificate III in Individual Support – Aged Care Certificate III in Individual Support – Disability Certificate III in Business – Tradie version Certificate III in Hospitality VFA Learning: Costs to be determined Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance Certificate III in Fitness Certificate III in Aquatics and Community Recreation Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Certificate III in Education Support.

SCHOOL BASED APPRENTICESHIPS & TRAINEESHIPS CURRENT SCHOOL BASED APPRENTICESHIPS (SBAT’s) – 2021 TBC STUDENTS TO USE AS A GUIDE ONLY VACC • Automotive • No fees to students • Year 11: 2 year SBAT Program • Year 12: 1 Year SBAT Program • No fees for student or school • Must apply online: autoapprenticeships. com. au AGA (Apprenticeships Group Australia): Cost - Free • Certificate 11 in Automotive • Certificate 11 in Business • Certificate 11 in Construction Pathways (focusing on Carpentry, Plumbing & Electrical – will need Year 11 VET) INTEGRITY BUSINESS COLLEGE: Cost $595 • Certificate 111 in Information, Digital Media & Technology • Certificate 111 in Business OWN Employer – if students have their own employer willing to take them on as an SBAT we can organize through SARINA RUSSO Apprenticeships

SCHOOL BASED APPRENTICESHIPS & TRAINEESHIPS OVERALL • Approximate Fees - $500 • Fees must be made prior to commencement of training. • SBAT fees will take the place of VET fees if accepted into SBAT program • One day at work, one day at training • Pay at approx. $10 -$12 per hour on work day • Must Complete SBAT Expression of Interest Form • Interviews will then take place with providers • Offers made • VCAL Students must remain in VET programs till SBAT confirmations come through

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET) VET offers students the opportunity to: Combine general and vocational studies Explore career options and pathways Undertake learning in the workplace Gain a nationally recognised qualification or credit towards a qualification that contributes to the VCE or VCAL • Develop skills that will equip students for the workforce and further study • •

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET) How does VET contribute to the VCE? • VET may contribute to the VCE at the Units 1 and 2 or Units 3 and 4 level. How does VET contribute to the VCAL? • All VCAL students will complete a VET unless they are doing a School Based Apprenticeship (SBAT). • VET contributes to the VCAL through satisfying the requirements of the Industry Specific Skills or Work Related Skills strands. • Estimated Costs range from $100. 00 - $700. 00 currently – 2020 Figures (Fees will go up by at least 10%. Will confirm when TAFE Colleges confirm material costs. Govt. pays enrolment & course costs. Student pays materials costs)

VET SUBJECTS WHICH MAY BE OFFERED IN OUR CLUSTER IN 2021 (GUIDE ONLY) • • • • * • Allied Health Assistance* Animal Studies Applied Fashion Design & Technology Automotive “Supported Program” Aviation Beauty Services Bricklaying Pre-App Carpentry Pre-App Business* Community Services* Dance* Early Childhood & Care Electrotechnology Studies Engineering Studies* Furniture Making* • • • • Horticulture Hospitality “Supported Program”* IDMT (Coding) “Supported Program” Information, Digital Media & Technology* Kitchen Operations “Supported Program”* Laboratory Skills* Make-Up Music Industry (Performance)* Music Industry (Sound Production)* Plumbing Pre-App Screen & Media* Small Business Sport & Recreation* Visual Arts*

VET SUBJECTS WHICH MAY BE OFFERED IN OUR CLUSTER IN 2021 (GUIDE ONLY) • * Scored assessed Unit 3 & 4 subjects – VCE Students to only choose these • Cluster offerings for 2021 to be confirmed next term. • VET offerings may be on WCC site or another campus

SELECTING YOUR COURSE SHOULD BE BASED ON STUDIES THAT • You identified through your Senior Years CAP’s plan/activities completed & Pathways Interview • You enjoy • Lead to a job that interests you • Prepare you for further training Prepares you for entry to tertiary courses - check the pre-requisites listed in VICTER 2023 • Also available via VTAC website: www. vtac. edu. au •

SO MANY CHOICES • How do I know what I will want to do in two years? • What if I change my mind? • How do I know what studies are going to suit my interests? • How do I know what studies are best for me? • What if I don’t get a good ATAR, and what is a good ATAR?

THE PROCESS FROM HERE • • Ask lots of questions of staff at the Faculty/Subject Presentations (May) Research via Virtual Careers Expo (May) & VCE & Beyond – Virtual Careers Expo (June) • Read the Course Selection Handbooks – Pathways Portal • Discuss as a family • Be clear about VCE/VCAL/VET choices

THE PROCESS FROM HERE • The decisions you make now are not binding for life • There are many avenues to tertiary study and/or the job you want

SENIOR PATHWAYS PLAN TIMELINE TERM TWO: • Thursday 7 th & Friday 8 th May: Virtual Careers Expo (12 pm – 8 pm) • Thursday 21 st & Thursday 28 th May: Faculty/Subject Presentations • Wednesday 3 rd June, 5. 30 pm: Remote Pathways Parent Information Evening (EAL Parents) • Thursday 4 th June, 7 pm: Remote Pathways Parent Information Evening (Mainstream & EAL Parents) • Thursday 4 th June: Careers Program Assembly No. 2 – VCE/VCAL/VET Pathways • Wednesday 10 th – Sunday 14 th June: VCE & Beyond – Virtual Careers Expo • Friday 12 th June: VCE, VIP, VCAL, VET & SBAT Applications due (Pathways Portal)

SENIOR PATHWAYS PLAN TIMELINE TERM THREE: • Thursday 16 July: Careers Program Assembly No. 3 – VTAC/VICTER 2023 • Monday 20 th – Friday 24 th July: VIP & VCAL Selection Interviews Taking Place • Wednesday 22 July: Subject Taster Preferences Due • Thursday 30 th July: Year 10 into Year 11 Subject Tasters • Monday 3 rd August: WEB Preferences Open Online • Wednesday 12 th August: WEB Preferences Due

PROGRAM/SUBJECT SELECTION FORMS • STAGE 1: TERM 2 - Friday 12 th June: VIP, VCAL, VET & SBAT Application Forms to be Submitted. - Located on Pathways Portal, Year 10 Folder - Resources: Virtual Careers Expo & VCE & Beyond – Virtual Careers Expo Careers Activities (Senior Years CAP/Tutor Time) WCC Year 11 & 12 Course Handbooks & VET Cluster Handbook Pathways Portal ‘Career Tools’ Where to Now Booklets

PROGRAM/SUBJECT SELECTION FORMS • STAGE 2: TERM 3 - Thursday 16 July: VTAC/VICTER 2023 Assembly. Available online (VTAC website: www. vtac. edu. au) Herald/Sun Supplement - Wednesday 22 July: Subject Taster Preferences Due Form Found on Pathways Portal, Year 10 Folder - Thursday 30 th July: Subject Taster Program (Year 10 into Year 11) - Monday 3 rd August – Wednesday 12 th August: WEB PREFERENCES Applications Online

YEAR 10 CAREERS PROGRAM FINALLY: Year 10 students are encouraged to visit The Careers Reference Centre in the Student Services Centre, if possible in Third Term Current Pathways Resources, including tertiary handbooks, brochures, etc. are available for students to collect Each student will be given a copy of the “VTAC Year 10 Guide” Students & Parents are also invited to book appointments with Mrs Karlovic via COMPASS

QUESTIONS

SURVEY Students are now required to complete the Tutor Time Survey on COMPASS. Your Tutor Teachers have already posted the link for you.