2019 PATHWAYS EVENING/SUBJECT EXPO WELCOME
TONIGHT’S AGENDA Craig Hynes Deputy Principal Welcome Tahnia Kidner Year Coordinator Set Plan Process Carla Pantano Deputy Principal Subject Selection and ATAR Allison Smith Senior Schooling Senior School Options
Craig Hynes Deputy Principal
4 KEY THOUGHTS The world of work has changed from when we went to school – job for life, industries, pragmatic movement, automation, required skill sets There are a number of pathways from here to further study and work and there will be a number of pathways from there as well Each child is different and they have their dreams and aspirations (they may well not match our parental dreams and aspirations) – the juggling act is to provide the support balanced with the reality – Make the endpoint match the kid –not the kid match the endpoint Be informed – there is a great deal of information available –we are providing it through our careers program
TWO DIFFERENT KIDS
Tahnia Kidner Year 10 Coordinator
PLANNING FOR MY FUTURE
PROGRESS TO DATE… personality tests career profiles researched occupations/learning areas subject talks/survey Students have personal reflections completed the following: My Year 12 Life My Path – 40 Q’s and career clusters Understanding Pathway A, B & C QCE info Start SET Plan process
MY FUTURE WEBSITE
FUTURE JOB CLUSTERS
FUTURE JOB CLUSTERS
RESOURCES
WHERE TO FROM HERE… Week 4 – writing 2-3 minute speech Week 5/6 – present speech Complete SET Plan and subject selections Week 7 – SET Plan Interviews Week 8/10 Summary USI number application
Carla Pantano Deputy Principal Year 11 and 12
NEW WORK ORDER Young people are facing the most significant disruption in the world of work since the industrial revolution. Economic changes are transforming work through automation, globalisation and more flexible work. Today’s 15-year-olds will likely navigate 17 changes in employer across 5 different careers
EDUCATING FOR THE FUTURE
TRANSFERABLE ENTERPRISE SKILLS
THE NEW WORK MINDSET Smart learning, smart thinking and smart doing!
PARAMEDIC Tasks: On-site emergency medical assistance Transporting patients and administering life support Operating and maintaining emergency response vehicle Skills/attributes Ability to perform in highly stressful and challenging situations Excellent communication skills- active listener, caring and outgoing personality Speedy decision making and problem solving skills Good level of physical fitness and stamina Strong navigational skills Mental toughness
JOB DEMANDS Wear a uniform Work overtime Work public holidays Shift work- 12 + hour shifts Complete a lot of paperwork Unpredictable work day Physical strength requirements Drive and navigate under pressure
ELECTRICIAN Tasks: Electricians design, assemble, install, test, commission, diagnose, maintain and repair electrical networks, systems, circuits, equipment, components, appliances and facilities for industrial, commercial and domestic purposes, and service and repair lifts, escalators and related equipment. Skills/attributes: Ability to cope with physically demanding work Good eyesight Methodical and cautious Great problem solving and analytical skills, and the ability to think logically. Safety minded with a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage risk. Independent worker Strong communicator Ability to be able to read, interpret and follow electrical diagrams closely.
JOB DEMANDS Wear PPE or Safety equipment Spend time standing Sounds, loud or uncomfortable Spend time using your hands to handle, control, or feel Responsible for others' health and safety Being exact or accurate Exposed to hazardous conditions Work in uncomfortable conditions- no temperature control Time pressure
PATHWAYS
OP V.S ATAR All students at SSC select 6 subjects to study throughout year 11 and year 12
ATAR Approximately 30 students across Queensland will gain ATAR of 99.95 Approximately another 30 students will gain ATAR of 99.90 Calculated from Unit 3 & 4 results only.
ATAR ELGIBILITY AND ENGLISH To gain an ATAR, students must also satisfactorily pass one of the following subjects: ü English ü Essential English ü Literature While students must meet this standard to be eligible to receive an ATAR, it won’t be mandatory for a student’s English result to be included in the calculation of their ATAR. ESSENTIAL ENGLISH SPECIALIST MATHEMATICS ACCOUNTING BUSINESS MODERN HISTORY MUSIC
GENERAL AND EXTENSION SUBJECTS New and redeveloped General subject syllabuses (currently known as Authority subjects) are developmental four-unit courses of study. General subjects include Extension subjects and include external assessment. Extension subjects are studied either concurrently with Units 3 and 4 of the General course of study. MUSIC + MUSIC EXTENSION Extension syllabuses are courses of study that consist of two units (Units 3 and 4). The results from Units 3 and 4 contribute to the award of a QCE and to ATAR calculations.
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENTS External assessments will be held annually in Term 4. The assessment schedule will be released in the year prior to the external assessment sittings. At most, students may be required to sit two external assessments in one day External assessment for General Mathematics, Science, Arts, Languages and Music Extension subjects will cover subject matter in Units 3 and 4 of the syllabus. For all other General subjects, it will assess subject matter in Unit 4. General Mathematics and Science subjects, a student’s external assessment result will contribute 50% to their final subject result. All other General subjects, it will contribute 25%. There will be no catch-up day if students are sick, etc., on the day of the assessment
APPLIED SUBJECTS Applied subjects are suited to students who are primarily interested in pathways beyond senior secondary schooling that lead to vocational education and training or work. Applied syllabuses are developmental four-unit courses of study. Results from assessment in Applied subjects contribute to the award of a QCE and results from Units 3 and 4 may contribute as a single input to ATAR calculation. Applied syllabuses use four summative internal assessments from Units 3 and 4 to determine a student’s exit result. The CIA for Essential English and Essential Mathematics is based on the learning described in Unit 3 of the respective syllabus
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING VET certificates and qualifications provide a range of pathways to work, further education and training and is a key part of the ATAR and new QCE system. Achievement of a VET Certificate III or above, in combination with results in General subjects, can contribute to the calculation of a student’s Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). Each VET qualification level (certificate III or higher) will have a single scaled score that can be included in a student’s ATAR. It is expected that the scaled score for a completed VET diploma will be higher than that for a completed VET certificate IV, which in turn will be higher than the scaled score for a completed VET certificate III.
SUBJECTS AT A GLANCE GENERAL SUBJECTS APPLIED SUBJECTS VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING SUBJECTS English Essential English Certificate III in Fitness Literature Essential Mathematics Certificate II in Engineering Pathways General Mathematics Science in Practice Certificate I in Construction Specialist Mathematics Visual Art in Practice Certificate II in Hospitality Mathematical Methods Sport and Recreation Certificate III in Business Biology Industrial Technology Skills Chemistry Physics Earth and Environmental Science Ancient History Modern History Geography Legal Studies Accounting Business Visual Art Drama Music Music Extension (Y12) Film, Television and New Media Physical Education Design Digital Solutions Engineering
STUDENT PATHWAYS
SELECTING SUBJECTS � Know your Pathway: Are you Pathway A, B or C? � Select subjects that match your ability level, motivation and interests � Understand the prerequisite requirements for your pathways � Select your best fit 6 subjects- Focus on the Skills you will gain from each subject for your pathway � Consult the Senior Subject Handbook � Be aware of External Assessment Requirements- Are you prepared to sit External Assessment in Term 4 of year 12? � Discuss your proposed selections with your classroom teachers
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