SENIOR SECONDARY

SCHOOLING2020 - 2021

Information for Year 10 Students and their Parents

The

WASSAAll students receive a Western Australian Statement of

Student Achievement (WASSA) when they complete

Year 12.

The WASSA:

• formally records a student’s achievement in every

course, qualification and program that the student

has completed in senior secondary schooling

• provides evidence of achievement

All Students

The WACE

The Western Australian Certificate of Education

(WACE) is awarded to students who have

successfully completed senior secondary schooling

in WACE studies and have met the WACE

requirements.

The majority of students in Western Australia

achieve the WACE.

Study towards the WACE can be undertaken over a

lifetime.

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WACE RequirementsStudents must:

Complete one of three course

combination options

• Complete at least four Year 12

ATAR courses* OR

• Complete at least five Year 12

General courses and/or ATAR

courses or equivalent OR

• Complete a Certificate II (or

higher) VET qualification in

combination with ATAR, General

or Foundation Courses

Demonstrate the literacy and

numeracy standards

Meet the requirements for breadth

and depth of study

Meet the achievement standard

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Literacy and Numeracy standard requirement

Students must demonstrate minimum standards of literacy and numeracy by either:

• demonstrating the standard through the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment

(OLNA); OR

• pre-qualifying for a particular component by achieving Band 8 or higher in reading,

writing and numeracy in their Year 9 NAPLAN and being exempted from that

component in the OLNA.

Breadth and Depth requirementStudents must complete a minimum of 20 units or the equivalent, including:

Four units from an English course, post-Year 10, including at least one pair of

Year 12 units from an English learning area course

one pair of Year 12 units from List A

one pair of Year 12 units from List B

A minimum of ten Year 12 units or the equivalent

Achievement

Standard

Requirement

Students must achieve 14 C grades or higher (or

equivalents) in Year 11 and Year 12 units, including at

least six C grades (or equivalents) in Year 12 units.

Study Options

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Students are offered three study options which they can mix and match:

WACE Courses

Four course types – ATAR, General, Foundation and VET

industry specific

VET Programs

Endorsed Programs

Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) coursesThese courses:

A B

C D

Are examined by the School

Curriculum and Standards

Authority (the Authority)

There are written examinations for

all ATAR courses.

Are used by the Tertiary

Institutions Service Centre (TISC)

to calculate a student’s Australian

Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

There are practical examinations

for some ATAR courses. Students

must complete both examinations

in these courses.

Completing

ATAR

Courses

Students enrolled in a Year 12 ATAR course pair of

units are required to sit the written and, if the course

has one, practical examination.

Students who do not sit the examination will not:

• have a course mark or grade recorded on their

WASSA

• receive an ATAR course report

• have the pair of units completed in that year

contribute towards any of the WACE requirements.

General coursesThese courses:

A B

C

Are not externally examined.

Are designed for students who are typically

aiming to enter further vocationally based

training or the workforce directly from school

Have an externally set task (EST)

which is set by the Authority

VET Industry Specific coursesThese courses:

A B

C D

Include a full VET qualification and

mandatory workplace learning

Qualifications undertaken through VET

industry specific courses can be used to

meet the Certificate II or higher requirement

of the WACE

Contribute towards the WACE as

course units

The workplace learning component of

the course contributes as unit

equivalents towards the WACE.

Vocational

Education

& Training

(VET) VET is nationally recognised and enables students to

gain qualifications for all types of employment, and

specific skills to help them in the workplace or in

further training.

• As part of the minimum WACE requirements, a

student may complete a Certificate II or higher in

combination with ATAR, General or Foundation

courses.

• Studying VET can provide up to eight units towards

the number of course units students need to

complete to achieve their WACE.

• Students will typically enrol in four or five additional

ATAR, General or Foundation courses to meet the

WACE requirements.

VET

contribution

to the WACE

VET and the

WACE

Endorsed Programs

• provide access to areas of learning not covered by WACE courses or VET programs

and contribute to the WACE as unit equivalents

• are for students wishing to participate in programs that are delivered in a variety of

settings by schools, workplaces, universities and community organisations.

These programs:

Endorsed

Programs

and the

WACE

Endorsed programs can be used to:

• contribute towards the breadth and depth

requirement and the achievement standard

requirement of the WACE

• count as a maximum of four unit equivalents

towards the WACE – two unit equivalents in Year

11 and two unit equivalents in

Year 12.

The list of endorsed programs is available on the Authoritywebsite.

Categories of Endorsed Programs

Authority-Developed Endorsed Programs

Provider-Developed Endorsed Programs

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There are three categories of endorsed programs,

which differ in respect to the developer, the type of

evidence required for determining student achievement

and the quality assurance process.

These categories are:

School-Developed Endorsed Programs

Changing

Courses in

Year 11 & 12• The Authority publishes dates about changing

enrolments in its Activities Schedule.

• There are points in the semester after which

students should not change courses because it

would be unlikely they could complete the

assessment program.

• Changing means students replace one course

enrolment with another.

• Withdrawing means students are no longer studying

a course.

• If students withdraw from a course in Year 12, their

enrolment course for the year is not recorded on

their WASSA. This means no credit is given for the

work done for the year’s units prior to dropping the

course.

Changing

courses and

withdrawing

from courses

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Disability

Adjustments

• Adjustments will be made to the OLNA conditions, if

a student’s access to the assessment is significantly

affected by a disability, impairment, illness or

impediment.

• Evidence of a disability, diagnosed by a specialised

medical professional, is required for adjustment.

• The Guidelines for disability adjustments for timedassessments is available on the Authority website athttps://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/assessment/disability-adjustment-guidelines

2020 Yr 11 Senior School Offerings

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Overview of VET courses2020 - 2021

VET School Offerings 2020Year 11 & Year 12 (Continuation into 2021 for 2 year programs)

Cert II Creative Industries (Media) – 2 Years

Cert II Visual Arts – 2 Years

Cert II Sport Coaching – 2 Years

Cert II Business – 1 Year

Cert II Logistics – 1 Year

Cert II Engineering Pathways – 2 Years

Prerequisite Band 6 or 7 higher in Reading & Writing

Prerequisite Band 6 or 7 higher in Reading & Writing

Cert III Music Industry – 2 Years

Interview and/or Lower School music focus

Endorsed Program Offering 2020

Students are released one day per week

over the yearFour units – maximum over two years can

contribute to WACE

Students who wish to participate in this

program will need to show Work

Readiness prior to a placement being

made

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Completion of a logbook – Attendance,

Tasks, Theory Questions, Employer

Feedback

Each 55 hours equate to 1 unit completion

ADWPL (Authority Developed Workplace Learning)

Workplace Learning Logbook

VET

Opportunities

Off-Site

• Students can apply for positions at TAFE and other

outside agency programs in 2020 e.g. South

Metropolitan TAFE, Motor Traders

• Applications are made on-line in most instances –

some require interviews and aptitude testing.

• Semester 1 School Reports are requested –

looking at Attendance and School comments

• All are competitive – but worthwhile

• Heavily subsidised by the Department of

Training

• Different learning environment

• Nationally recognised

VET

Opportunities

Off-Site

2 Days per Week (Thurs & Fri)

Metal Fabrication – Heavy (PAIS) - Cert II Engineering Thornlie or Midland - 1 Year

Fitter Machinist (PAIS) - Cert II Engineering Thornlie – 1 Year

Plumbing or Painting – MPA (PAIS) - Cert II Blg & Const Jandakot or St Norbert’s Thurs - 2 Years Plumbing at Thornlie

Automotive – Light Mechanical (PAIS) - Cert II Carlisle – 1 Year or MTA Maddington

Automotive – Vehicle Spray Painting or Panel Beating (PAIS) - Cert II Carlisle – 1 Year

Automotive – Heavy Auto (PAIS) - Cert II Auto Bodybuilding (Bus & Truck) Thornlie – 1 Year

Carpentry with Brick & Blocklaying (PAIS) - Cert II Thornlie or Armadale – 1 Year

Hairdressing - Cert II Beaconsfield – 1 Year - Year 12’s only

Aviation (Flight Ops) Cabin Crew - Cert III Jandakot – 1 Year - Year 12’s only

Aeroskills - Poly Cert II Autoskills (Avionics) Jandakot – 1 Year

Hospitality (Retail Baking) - Poly Cert II Bentley – 1 Year

Electrotechnology – Career start with CET (PAIS) - Cert II Jandakot – 2 Years

Public Sector Paid Traineeships – Business and ICT - Cert II various locations – 2 Years

VET

Opportunities

Off-Site

1 Day per Week

Automotive (Electrical/Light Auto) – Cert I &

II Auto Voc Prep Kwinana – 2 Years

Electrotechnology – Career Start (PAIS) –

Cert II - Thornlie 2 Years

Automotive Intro Pre Vocational – Cert I

Rockingham – 1 Year

Automotive (Light Auto) – Cert I & II Auto

Voc Prep Kwinana – 2 Years

Electronics & Computer Assembly – 2 quals

– Cert II Thornlie – 1 Year

Retail Makeup – Cert III Northbridge – 2

Years

Electronics – Cert II Beaconsfield – 1 Year Info, Digital Media & Technology – Cert III

Thornlie – 2 Years

Population Health – Cert II Mount Lawley

(Year 11/12) – 1 Year

Hairdressing – Cert II Beaconsfield – 2 Years Outdoor Recreation (Marine Tourism) –

Cert II Maritime – 2 Years

Media – Cert III Thornlie – 1 Year

Sampling & Measurement – Cert II Aberdeen

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Events – Cert III Northbridge – 1 Year Engineering – Technical – Cert III Thornlie or

Beaconsfield – 1 Year

Business – Cert III Thornlie (Fri) 2 Years –

Cert III Northbridge (Year 11)

Tourism – Cert III Northbridge – 1 Year Construction Administration – Cert II Bldg &

Const (ParaProf) Northbridge (Year 11 only) –

2 Years

Fashion – Cert II Applied Fashion & Design

Bentley – 1 Year or 2 Years

Animal Studies – Cert II Peel & Murdoch – 6

Months

Events – Cert III Northbridge (Thurs or Fri) 1

Year – Cert III Bentley 1 Year

Sampling & Measurement - Cert II East

Perth – 1 Year

Landscaping – Cert II Murdoch – 2 Years Building & Construction – Trades &

Paraprofessional – Cert II Forrestfield/Thornlie

– 2 Years

Warehousing – Paid Traineeship – Cert II

Maddington – 1 Year

Aeronautics – Cert IV (Commercial Pilot)

Jandakot (Thurs) – 2 Years

Childcare – Cert II Community Services

Midland – 1 Year

Process Plant Operations – Cert II ACEPT /

Munster – 2 Years

Hospitality (Front of House) – Cert II Bentley

– 1 Year

VET

Opportunities

Off-Site

College of Electrical Training (CET) – applications due XXXX

Qualification Campus Day/s Years

Cert II Electrotechnology

(Career Start)

Maddington Thurs or Fri 2

Master Plumbers Association and Master Painters & Decorators (MPA) – applications due XXXX

Qualification Campus Day/s Years

Cert II Building &

Construction - PLUMBING

Jandakot or St Norbert’s Thurs or Fri 2

Cert II Building &

Construction - PAINTING

Jandakot, Maylands, John

Forrest SHS

Thurs 2

Motor Traders Association (MTA) – applications due XXXX

Qualification Campus Day/s Years

Cert II Automotive Servicing

Technology

Maddington Thurs or Fri 2

• These are paid training and work placements.

Students will need to apply on-line and go through

an interview process if short-listed; OR

• Convert part-time/casual work to a traineeship

model

VET

Opportunities

Off-Site

Unique Student Identifier (USI)All students will need to get a USI Number for:

The USI Number is required for

anyone doing a certificate – part

or full qualification

Qualifications delivered at

school

All applications made for off-

site programs (need by end of

Term 2 – some for the

beginning of Term 3 2019)

To get your USI you will need a

form of ID e.g. a Medicare Card

Follow the prompts to register

on the following website:

www.usi.gov.au

Overview of Design & Technology courses

2020 - 2021

Materials Design & Technology

The Materials Design and Technology General course is a practical course. Students can

choose to work with metal, textiles or wood, with the design and manufacture of products

as the major focus. Students have the opportunity to develop and practise skills that

contribute to creating a physical product, while acquiring an appreciation of the application

of a design process, and an understanding of the need for materials sustainability. Students

will learn and practise manufacturing processes and technologies, including principles of

design, planning and management.

Wood or Metals

Materials Design & Technology

Practical

Emphasis on Design, Planning and

Management

• Investigate – relating to sources of

design, needs, aesthetics, function,

cost, safety, the environment.

Understand the properties of the wood

or metals they use. Strength, durability,

shrinkage etc.

• Devise

o Communication techniques: sketch/

draw/render a design project.

o Understand what makes up a design

– line, shape, texture, colour.

o Putting the final design into a brief

and presentation

• Production

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Working with Wood or Metal as the focus –

the Design & Production of small projects

Assessment

Design – 25%

Production – 60%

Response – 15% (evaluation of product)

Wood or Metals

STEM Pathway into Senior School

Engineering General

OR

Cert II Engineering Pathways

(trades)

OR

Profile application to TAFE

Year 11 and 12

Robotics

Year 7

Electronics

Year 8

Mechatronics

Year 9

Engineering

Year 10

General Engineering - Mechatronics

In Unit 1, students develop an understanding of the engineering design

process, they study and interpret a given design brief, learn a range of

research skills and devise methods to develop concepts, then plan and

communicate proposed solutions. They study engineering theory and

theory of mechatronics, and learn to integrate and use this knowledge

to develop and present proposals for practical solutions.

In Unit 2, students focus on automation and technical innovation, and

how technologies impact on society.

Assessment – Design – 20%; Production – 70%; Response – 10%

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The Engineering Studies General course consists of two units that provide

students with the opportunity to design, make, analyse, test and evaluate

mechatronics devices. These devices integrate electrical/electronic circuits, and

control processes using microcontrollers and mechanical actuators. Students are

to apply engineering processes, understand underpinning scientific and

mathematical principles, develop engineering technology skills and explore the

interrelationships between engineering and society.

Certificate II

Engineering

Pathways

• 2-year course

• The qualification is intended for people interested in an

engineering or relating working environment. It will equip

students with knowledge and skills which will enhance their

prospects of employment in an engineering or related

working environment.

• Application

o The learning program develops trade-like skills. E.g.

Focus on introduction to welding as well as machining

• As part of the course, students will be given the

opportunity to complete a White Card.

Overview of Art/Home Economics courses

2020 - 2021

Subjects on OfferCertificates:

A B

C

Certificate III Music Industry

2 Year course

Certificate II Creative Industries

2 Year course

Certificate II Visual Arts

2 Year course

Subjects on OfferGeneral Courses:

A B

C D

Graphic Design

Available Year 11 & 12

Food Science

Year 11 & 12

Dance

Year 11 & 12

Children, Family and Child Community

Year 11 & 12

Subjects on OfferATAR:

A B

Visual Art

Year 11

Food Science and Technology

Year 11

Certificate II Creative Industries

Core units:

• Apply work health and safety practices

• Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge

• Work effectively with others

Electives:

• Follow a design Process

• Develop techniques for presenting information on air

• Assist with a basic camera shoot

• Usher patrons

• Develop basic audio skills and knowledge

• Perform basic sound editing

• Capture a digital image

This is a practical and hands on course that covers a broad range of media. The students have an opportunity to

go on excursion to Channel 9 media in Year 12 and Murdoch University in year 11. These excursions will support

students in completing the course.

Certificate II Visual Art

Core units:

• Make simple creative works

• Use basic drawing techniques

• Source and use information relevant to own arts practice

• Contribute to health and safety of others

Electives:

• Develop sculptural skills

• Develop painting skills

• Develop digital imaging skills

• Develop printmaking skills

• Document the creative process

The Visual Art Certificate course provides students with a broad range of studio options. This is a very hands on

course that allows student to develop strong skills in a range of media. Incursions from other artists are being

embedded into the course delivery to support student in developing more complex figure painting skills.

Certificate III Music Industry

Core units:

• Implement copyright arrangements

• Contribute to health and safety of self and others

• Work effectively in the music industry

• Apply knowledge of style and genre to music industry

practice

Electives:

• Provide event staging support

• Make a music demo

• Contribute to backup accompaniment

• Develop technical skills in performance

• Compose Simple Songs and Musical Pieces

• Develop Ensemble Skills for Playing or Singing Music

• Prepare for performances

This course provides students with multiple opportunities to perform in a variety of contexts including primary

school tours and a performance night at the college which is run by the students in the course for assessment.

The course also features a new unit ‘Make a music demo’ and students will have the opportunity.

Dance

General

Students studying year 11 General Dance will be challenged to extend their

fitness, strength and flexibility whilst also furthering their knowledge of

dance styles and technique. In the theory component of the course students

respond to, analyse and evaluation of own, others’ or professional dance

works.

This course focuses on the following:

• Exploring the components of dance

• Choreography

• Performance Contextual knowledge

• Performance

• Examples of genres that may be studied in this unit include, but are not

limited to: contemporary, ballet, jazz, hip‐hop, tap, ballroom and cultural

dance, for example, Spanish, Indian.

• To support students in these projects, all students in this course have

the opportunity to participate in the annual full day contemporary dance

workshop and attend a contemporary musical theatre performance.

The Year 11 Design Graphics course is designed for students who

enjoying working with hand held drawing materials and computer

Adobe graphics software. The students will develop skills in using

Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator software for a range of purposes and

formats including typeface portraits, event flyers, bookmarks and

personal stamps. This courses focuses on the following themes:

Unit 1: Design Fundamentals

• Introducing students to foundations processes, skills and theory.

• Projects include logo development and poster designs,

• hand based drawing skills and skill development in Adobe Illustrator,

InDesign and Photoshop

Unit 2: Personal Design

• Unit focuses on producing design solutions that are based on

students personal interests.

• Students have an opportunity to develop designs for a teenage

audience.

Graphic

Design

General

Food

Science

General

Students develop practical food-related skills, understandings and attitudes that

enhance their problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills. In the Food

Science and Technology General course students:

• Develop their interests and skills through the design, production and

management of food-related tasks.

• Develop knowledge of the sensory, physical, chemical and functional

properties of food and apply these in practical situations.

• Explore innovations in science and technology and changing consumer

demands.

• Explore new and emerging foods and technologies encourage the design,

development and marketing of a range of products, services and systems.

• Develop a range of creative food dishes such as pizza, pavlova, crème

caramel and home-made pasta.

• This is a theory and practical learning experience for students wishing to

pursue a career in nutrition, health, food and beverage manufacturing, food

processing, community services, hospitality and retail.

The Children, Family and the Community General course focuses on

the factors that influence human development and the wellbeing of

individuals, families and communities.

Topics include:

• Hereditary and environmental influences on the growth and

development of a child

• Developmental domains and creating resources to support

developmental milestones.

• Family diversity and the various factors that impact on the ability of

individuals and families to lead healthy lives.

• Producing and evaluating products, resources and services

designed to meet the needs of individuals and families.

• This course caters for students seeking career pathways in areas,

such as education, nursing, psychology, counseling, community

services, childcare and health.

Childcare

General

ATAR Visual Art

Unit 1 – Differences

• ideas of a point of view, personal

beliefs, opinion and visions.

Unit 2 – Identity

• about how you see yourself,

culture and political ideas relating

to present day life or historical

events.

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The ATAR Visual Art course is suitable for students looking for greater extension of their skills and understanding of art culture in the

context of history. More complex art works will combine art ideas relevant to todays social issues and the ongoing development of a

personal style. A focus on 2D art styles from painting, printmaking and mixed media elements will be delivered in the course.

Visual Art focuses on the following themes:

A deeper understanding of key artist’s and movements from the 1800- until now will be delivered in this course. Investigation and

analysis of artworks will support the development of your own personal ideas. The ATAR exam will center around your ability to

critically analyse artworks to unpack their meaning.

ATAR Food Science

Unit 1 – Food Science

• research primary and secondary

processing of foods and its effect on the

food nutrition, quality and supply.

• Students research new and innovative

technologies and are given an

opportunity to investigate, design,

produce and evaluate their own food

products.

Unit 2 – The Undercover Story

• investigate food preservation and

processing techniques

• investigate the principles of dietary

planning and produce a range of recipes

to cater for specific nutritional needs.

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The Food Science and Technology ATAR course is a dynamic and creative course allowing students to explore, understand and

create Food. Career opportunities in areas that include nutrition, health, food and beverage manufacturing, food processing,

community services, hospitality, and retail.

Overview of Digital Technologies courses

2020 - 2021

Computer

Science

General

This is a new course in 2020 for students interested in Digital Technologies.

This course focuses on the principles, concepts and skills needed for

personal use of computer systems and the use of communication and

information systems.

Topics include:

• Systems analysis and development - the functions and technical

capabilities of systems.

• Managing data - the difference between data and information, different

types of data and the varied representation of data.

• Developing software - the Systems Development Cycle (SDC) that

includes some basic systems engineering and the application of

standards.

• Programming - different types of programming languages are

investigated, basic constructs and analysing problems.

• Networks and communication - the various structures and components

of a network and application of connectivity standards relating to

networks and the internet.

This a new course in 2020 for students interested in Digital Technologies.

This course focuses on the principles, concepts and skills needed for

personal use of computer systems and the use of communication and

information systems.

Topics include:

• Systems analysis and development - the functions and technical

capabilities of systems.

• Managing data - the difference between data and information, different

types of data and the varied representation of data.

• Developing software - the Systems Development Cycle (SDC) that

includes some basic systems engineering and the application of

standards.

• Programming - different types of programming languages are

investigated, basic constructs and analysing problems.

• Networks and communication - the various structures and components

of a network and application of connectivity standards relating to

networks and the internet.

Computer

Science

ATAR

Overview of Mathematics courses

2020 - 2021

Courses• Mathematics courses – General courses and

ATAR courses.

• Each course has 4 units – Units 1 and 2 in Year 11

and Units 3 and 4 in Year 12.

• The WACE examination in Year 12 is for each of

the three ATAR courses and is based on Units 3 and

4 only.

• The General course (Mathematics Essential) has a

compulsory EST (externally set task) in Year 12.

Pathways

Each Course focuses on a pathway that will meet the learning needs of the

particular group of students.

Mathematics Courses at SRC4 Courses:

A B

C

Essential Mathematics

(Not for university entry)

Mathematics Methods

Mathematics Applications

D Specialist Mathematics

The General Course:

• Mathematics Essential – prepares students to

prepare for post school options of employment

and further training.

General

Course

ATAR

Courses

The 3 ATAR courses are:

• Mathematics Methods – focuses on statistical analysis

and calculus.

• Mathematics Specialist – focuses on rigorous

mathematical arguments and proofs and mathematical

modelling (This is not a stand alone course and must be

taken with Mathematics Methods).

• Mathematics Applications – focuses on financial

modelling, geometric and trigonometric analysis,

graphical and network analysis and growth and decay in

sequences.

Prerequisites

Mathematics Methods: Students must meet OLNA

requirements for graduation and must complete the

Mathematics 10A curriculum to a satisfactory

standard.

Mathematics Specialist: Students must choose

Mathematics Methods and achieve an A or B grade

in the Mathematics 10A curriculum.

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02

03

Prerequisites for all ATAR courses must be met.

Mathematics Applications: Students must meet

OLNA requirements for graduation and must

achieve an A or B grade at the Year 10

achievement standard.

Overview of Science courses2020 - 2021

Courses

The WACE examination in Year 12

The General Courses

Science Courses

Each Course has 4 Units

General courses and ATAR courses.

Units 1 and 2 in Year 11 and Units 3 and 4 in Year 12. (Earth & Environmental Science, Integrated Science) have

a compulsory EST (externally set task) in Year 12.

is for each of the ATAR courses and is based on Units 3

and 4 only.

Pathways• Each Course focuses on a pathway has been

developed in years 7 to 10 in Biology, Chemistry,

Physics and Earth Sciences that meet the learning

needs and interests of our students.

• In all courses, tasks will include a combination of

practical components, fieldwork, take home

investigations (with in-class validations), in-class

tests and external EST/exams.

Science Courses at SRC

ATAR Chemistry

ATAR Biology

ATAR Human Biology

ATAR Physics

General Earth & Environmental

Science

General Integrated Science

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6 Courses:

General

Courses

• General Earth & Environmental Science

assists students to further develop their scientific

skills of curiosity, observation, collection and

analysis of evidence in the context of the dynamic

planet Earth, and provides an understanding of the

minerals and energy industry and its contribution to

Western Australia’s economy.

• General Integrated Science

enables students to investigate science issues in the

context of the world around them, and includes

aspects of biology, chemistry, geology and physics.

PrerequisitesPrerequisites for all ATAR courses must be met.

A minimum of a B grade in Year

10 Science

It is strongly recommended that all

OLNA categories have been

successfully completed

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• Biology

explores and allows students to gain an

appreciation of life, and a better understanding of

the living world

• Human Biology

explores what it is to be human—how the human

body works, the origins of human variation,

inheritance in humans, the evolution of the human

species and population genetics.

ATAR

Courses

ATAR

Courses

• Chemistry

equips students with the knowledge, understanding and

opportunity to investigate properties and reactions of

materials, and prepares students to be responsible and

efficient users of specialised chemical products and

processes at home or in the workplace.

• Physics

students learn how energy and energy transformations

can shape the environment from the small scale (inside

an atom’s electron cloud), to the human scale (in

vehicles and the human body), and to the large scale

(interactions between galaxies). Students will use

analytical thinking to explain and predict physical

phenomena, and use problem-solving to make and

justify conclusions – skills that are transferable to other

subjects and workplaces.

Overview of English courses2020 - 2021

ATAR

English

Subject

Selection

The English ATAR course focuses on developing

students’ analytical, creative, and critical thinking

and communication skills in all language modes,

encouraging students to critically engage with texts

from their contemporary world, the past, and from

Australian and other cultures. Through close study

and wide reading, viewing and listening, students

develop the ability to analyse and evaluate the

purpose, stylistic qualities and conventions of

texts and to enjoy creating imaginative, interpretive,

persuasive and analytical responses in a range of

written, oral, multimodal and digital forms.

Pathway

A/B Grade in Year 10

ATAR 11

ATAR 12

• You will read – In class readings and set readings at home

(required).

• You will write – In class timed assessments as well as

regular written expression of your ability to understand key

terminology as applied to texts.

• You will watch – Movies and documentaries and work on a

viewer’s (individual/personal) and an audience’s (broader/

cultural) perspective.

• You will develop – Critical and analytical thinking skills, the

ability to express points of view from a number of different

perspectives and competently and succinctly show your

understanding in a variety of ways.

• You should have – Good grammar, spelling, syntax,

organisation and an understanding of what is happening in

the world around you.

What

does this

mean?

General

English

The English General course focuses on consolidating

and refining the skills and knowledge needed by

students to become competent, confident and

engaged users of English in everyday, community,

social, further education, training and workplace

contexts. The course is designed to provide students

with the skills to succeed in a wide range of post-

secondary pathways by developing their language,

literacy and literary skills. Students comprehend,

analyse, interpret, evaluate and create analytical,

imaginative, interpretive and persuasive texts in a

range of written, oral, multimodal and digital forms.

Pathway

Grade C or below in Year 10

General English Year 11

General English Year 12

• You will write – A number of different assessment

pieces and journal entries, preparation at home and

in class with “final” copies at home.

• You will read – A variety of short forms of texts

(features, reviews, persuasive and narrative texts) –

possibly an extended text (novel).

• You will watch – A variety of visual texts (movies, TV

shows and documentaries) to show your

comprehension skills.

• You will develop – Your writing and communication

skills for general capabilities in society.

• You should – Be organised and eager to complete

work, it may be general but it is still a busy

schedule!

What

does this

mean?

Literature

General

In the Literature General course, students learn to

create readings of literary texts and to create their

own texts, including essays, poems, short stories,

plays and multimodal texts. Students learn to read

texts in terms of their cultural, social and historical

contexts; their values and attitudes; and their

generic conventions and literary techniques.

Students learn to create texts paying attention to

contexts, values and conventions. Students learn

about literary language, narrative, image and the

power of representation. Students experience the

aesthetic and intellectual pleasure that reading and

creating literary texts can bring.

• OLNA – To achieve graduation.

• Schedule for OLNA.

• (Band 8 and above exempt).

• WACE/Graduation a four units (completed/passing)

in English by year 12. Think about your pathway

from year 11 into year 12. We offer two units each

year, a total of four over two years.

• Alternative pathways into university exist.

• EST and External exams in year 12. External exams

ATAR/Lit and moderated exams in year 11.

• Extra commitment in year 11 and 12 of period “0’s” –

After hours sessions for OLNA offered.

Misc.

Overview of Humanities & Social Science courses

2020 - 2021

Year 11 Course ATAR Units

University Entrance Pathway

Pathway 1 Year 10 Courses

HASS grade “B” minimum

01

02

03

Excellent organization skills and work ethic04

Recommended band 8 NAPLAN/OLNA

prequalification05

Geography

11/12

• A commitment to a two year pathway of study.

• Study the nature, causes and consequences of

natural and ecological hazards, international

integration in a range of spatial contexts, land cover

transformations, and the challenges affecting the

sustainability of places.

• In the ATAR course, students learn how to collect

information from primary and secondary sources,

such as field observation and data collection,

mapping, monitoring, remote sensing, case studies

and reports.

Modern History 11/12

Studying the Modern History ATAR

course enables students to become

critical thinkers in a changing world.

Students are exposed to historical

sources and secondary sources and

determine the cause and effect, and

the motives and forces influencing

people and events.

Students apply high order thinking, a

nalysis and criticism to historical

sources; identify various

representations and versions of

history; use evidence to formulate

and support their own interpretations;

and communicate their findings in a

variety of ways.

Year 11 Course General Units

Scheduling and organizational skills

Working to deadlines

Independent goal setting

Employment, Training & TAFE Education Pathway

HASS grade “C” recommended

A positive and conscientious attitudeTeam working

Ancient

History

• Students will examine the distant past in order to

understand our present society. Students will have the

opportunity to study people from cultures and communities

that no longer exist, and to investigate how these

communities responded to the problems and challenges of

their time.

• A study of ancient history enables students to develop

skills in critical thinking and analysis as it encourages them

to compare and contrast information and evaluate various

sources of information. It helps students to understand

why societies and peoples hold certain values, and why

values and belief systems vary from one group to another.

• Possible areas of study include: Ancient Rome, Egypt,

Greece, China or Vikings.

General Business Management & Enterprise

Students will focus on small businesses

in Australia and aims to provide students

with an understanding of how to turn

ideas into a viable business venture.

Factors impacting on business

innovation and success, planning, and

law are examined.

Students engage in the running of a

small business simulations and

scenarios, to develop practical skills,

financial and business literacy, as well

as knowledge and understandings

enables them to analyse, develop and

propose sound and ethical business

ideas.

Careers & Enterprise

• Career education involves learning to manage and take responsibility for personal career development.

The Career and Enterprise course involves recognising skills and talents, and using this understanding

to assist in gaining and keeping work.

• The course develops a range of work skills and an understanding of the nature of work. Key

components of the course include: the development of an understanding of different personality types

and their link to career choices; entrepreneurial behaviours; learning to learn; and the exploration of

social, cultural and environmental issues that affect work, workplaces and careers.

Overview of Health & Physical Education courses

2020 - 2021

ATAR Physical

Education

Studies

Year 11 ATAR PES (unit 1 & 2) These units is designed to

explore the mechanics behind how the body responds to and

learns through sport.

Year 12 ATAR PES (unit 3 & 4) These units is tailored to refine

and build upon their acquired knowledge by improving and

evaluating their own and others’ sport performances.

Course content divided into:

• Developing physical skills and tactics

• Motor Learning and Coaching

• Functional anatomy

• Biomechanics

• Exercise physiology

• Sports psychology

Students will focus on Volleyball for the duration of the 2 year

course.

ATAR Physical Education StudiesPossible Career Options

Physiotherapist

Sports Coach

Sports Medicine

Nutritionist/Dietician

Armed Forces Officer

Police Officer

Paramedic

Physical Education Teacher

ATAR Health

Studies

Year 11 ATAR Health Studies (unit 1 & 2) Focuses on

health of individuals and communities, and those

factors and determinants that impact those

communities.

Year 12 ATAR Health Studies (unit 3 & 4) Focuses

on specific populations and their health impacts, and

those global health inequities and barriers to

experience better health.

Course content divided into:

• Health Concepts

• Attitudinal and environmental influences

• Skills and processes

ATAR Health StudiesPossible Career Options

Audiologist

Occupational Therapist

Pharmacist

Podiatrist

Radiologist

Speech Pathologist

Medical Technician

Dentist

GeneralPhysical

Education

Studies

Year 11 General PES (unit 1 & 2) These units focus on

understanding the body when it performs in sport and how to

improve their performance in teams or as an individual.

Year 12 General PES (unit 3 & 4) These units focus on

relationships between skill, movement and fitness and how this

can be enhanced through training, nutrition and goal setting for

themselves and others.

Course content divided into:

• Developing physical skills and tactics

• Motor Learning and Coaching

• Functional anatomy

• Biomechanics

• Exercise physiology

• Sports psychology

Students will focus on Soccer and Netball in Year 11 and

Volleyball and Basketball in Year 12.

General Physical Education StudiesPossible Career Options

Police Officer

Fire Officer

Fitness Instructor

Sports Coach

Recreation Officer

Fisheries Officer

Armed Forces

Construction Industry

General

Health

Studies

Year 11 ATAR Health Studies (unit 1 & 2) Focuses on

personal health and wellbeing and what it means to be

healthy. This includes those factors which influence

health, skills and strategies and goals to improve

health.

Year 12 ATAR Health Studies (unit 3 & 4) Focuses

on understanding and the effect of health determinants

on populations by examining chronic conditions and

how Health Promotion is used to improve Australian

health.

Course content divided into:

• Health Concepts

• Attitudinal and environmental influences

• Skills and processes

General Health StudiesPossible Career Options

Aged Care Worker

Pharmacy Assistant

Dental Hygienist

Massage Therapist

Paramedic

Herbalist

Disability Services

Counsellor

GeneralOutdoor

Education

Year 11 General OE (unit 1 & 2) These units introduce

students to outdoor adventure to by developing technical

skills, basic planning and safe participation in various

challenging situations or short expeditions.

Year 12 General OE (unit 3 & 4) These units extend students

abilities in navigation, camp craft, expedition planning to

participate in higher risk activities which test their

commitment, resilience and conflict resolution skills.

Course content divided into:

• Outdoor experiences

• Self and others

• Environmental awareness

Year 11 – Snorkeling, Bushwalking and Canoeing

Year 12 – Roping, Bushwalking and Sailing

General Outdoor EducationPossible Career Options

Surveyor

Park Ranger

Mine Industry

Meteorologist

Marine Biologist

Professional Diver

Fisheries Industry

Park Ranger

Certificate II Sports Coaching

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply the skills and knowledge to be competent in

delivering a basic instruction session for a sport. Provides individuals to foundation to plan, demonstrate,

deliver, observe and provide feedback to an individual or team in a particular sport.

The following is an indicative job role for this qualification:

• Community coach

• Junior Coach

• Sports Trainer

• Fitness Coach

2 Year Course – 8 units (Year 11) and 6 units (Year 12)

WACE

Checker

• The WACE Checker is a tool that Year 12 students

can use to check their progress towards meeting the

requirements of the WACE

• It is designed to determine whether students have

met (or are expected to meet) each of the

requirements for the WACE

• The WACE Checker is easy to use

• An updated version for 2021 Year 12s will be

available in early 2020.

WACE Checker

– Start Screen

WACE Checker

– Summary

For Students

Website for Students and Parents

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