Welcome to the
Senior Education
Pathways Evening
2013 Great Results
1. 83% OP 1-15
(74% in 2012)
61% OP eligible,
57% (2012)
50%(2011),
50%(2010),
60% (2009)
2. 18%
OP 1-5
18% (2012),
19.7% (2010),
3. 97% Achieved
13% (2011),
13.8% (2009),
a Round 1 QTAC
OP1 - Three (3)Students –
1. Adam Cauchi
2. Hayden Steel
3. Sunny Van den Berg
OP2 – Two (2)
Ruby Russell and Yuliya Shkvarko
OP3 – Six (6)
Jessica Bates,Tessa Dawson,
Daniel Jebb, Cameron Joyes,
Natalie Peinke, Dominic Swan
OP4 – Ten (10)
OP5 – Seven (7)
Year 12 OP 2013
QCS Grades
2014 QTAC - Review of Wavell SHS 2013 Year 12 Cohort
Summary of Offers
Total Students from your school who have applied: 147 + 1Visa
Gender
Offers
Female
80
Male
62
Total Offers 142
As % of Total
Applications
from students at
school
in each Category
97.6
95.4
96.6
Acceptances at
17-JAN-2014
45
36
81
Guidance Office
2014 QTAC - Review of Wavell SHS 2013 Year 12 Cohort
Offers by Preference Number at time of
Preference
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
Total Offers
Offers
86
27
16
6
4
3
142
As % of Total Applications
from students at your school
58.5
18.4
10.9
4.1
2.7
2.0
96.6
Acceptances at 17-JAN-2014
53
16
9
3
0
0
81
Guidance Office
The Wavell Development
Program (WDP) and
Work Experience
Ms Melinda Bowker
Year 10 Coordinator
The role of Year 10
Coordinator

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
Student welfare
Attendance
Ensure responsible behaviour
Maintain uniform standards
Upholding whole school policies
Student development - transitioning students
into the senior school
The focus in Year 10
Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
 Senior Education and Training Plans (SET
Plans)
 Choosing subjects for Year 11 and 12
 Career and life choices
 Certificate I in Work Education

Why?



Year 10 most important year of high school.
Choices you make impact this year will have
an impact on Year 11 and 12 and on options
after school.
Many changes to senior school in last few
years, in particular the introduction of the
Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).
Wavell Development Program

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
Term 1 and 2
Certificate I in
Information, Digital Media
& Technology (IDMT)
Preparation for and
completion of Work
Experience in the last
week of Term 2
Careers and Employment
Expo at school
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Term 3 and 4
Certificate I in
Information, Digital Media
& Technology (IDMT)
Careers Day
SET Plan Meeting Day
Choosing your senior
subjects
Certificate I in IDMT
A vocational qualification aims to develop the
essential skills that are needed by everyone who
uses a computer in a personal or professional
capacity
 In addition, it will provide you with a range of key
employment-related knowledge and skills
including:


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
Word Processing using Word
Internet Browsing using Internet Explorer
Email using Outlook Express
Presentations using PowerPoint
Spread sheets using Excel
Why Certificate I?

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
Successful completion of the Certificate I in
IDMT will provide you with your first 2 QCE
points.
It will provide you with important information
to complete your Work Experience program
It will assist with the Career Development and
SET Plan programs this year
It will help you find part time employment
What does it look like?
 You
will need to complete six
competencies in order to successfully gain
your Certificate I in IDMT. These
competencies are:
BSBOHS201A
Participate in OHS processes
ICAICT101A
Operate a personal computer
ICAICT 102A
Operate word processing applications
ICAICT103A
Use, communicate and search securely on the internet
ICAICT104A
Use digital devises
ICAICT106A
Operate presentation packages
Work Experience
Tuesday 24th – Friday 27th June



Provides an opportunity for you to spend four
days working in an industry of interest for you.
In the past students have worked in trade
industries, law firms, theatres, office/admin
positions etc
You must complete work experience as part of
your Certificate I in IDMT
Work Experience
Co-ordinator
 Mrs

Peinke
workexpyr10@wavellshs.eq.edu.au
 J-Down
Staffroom
(ph: 3350 0339)
2 options for work experience
Option 1


Find your own
work experience
placement
You will need to
call potential work
places and provide
a contact person
and phone number
to Ms Peinke.
Option 2

If you can not find
a placement you
will need to pay
$50 for the school
to find one for you.
Work Experience – Key Dates

Friday 21th February (end of Week 4)


Friday 28th March (end of week 9)


ALL work experience forms were due to Mrs
Peinke with option 1 or 2 selected and parent
signature
If option 1 selected - final day for details of
placement to be given to Mrs Peinke
Friday 4th April (end of week 10)

If option 2 selected $50 payment is due
Important Information


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Get your forms/payments in on time!
Seek out your employer early, do not wait
until the last minute to find a placement
The contact person is very important, you
must get a name, phone number, email
and fax to give to Mrs Peinke.
It takes time to organise work experience
placements and contracts so be organised
and proactive!
Schedule for 2013
Date
Fri 31 Jan
Thur 20 Feb
Fri 21 Feb
Fri 28 Mar
Time
L 2b
6.00pm
Event
Work Exp Information Letter handed out
Wed 28 May
Form – 3A
Senior Pathways Evening***
Preference form due
Deadline for finding own Work Exp
placement
Invoice sent home ($50 for school finding
placement)
Careers and Employment Expo
Fri 13 June
Selected times
Semester I exams commence
Mon 23 June
L 1 – 2A
Work Experience Preparation
Tues 24 June – Fri
27 June
Mon 21 July
Wed 6 Aug
Tues 19 Aug
4 days
Work Experience
L1-3
6.45pm
Selected time
7am-7pm
Careers Day
Subject Selection Night***
SET Plan Meeting Day***
Fri 22 Aug
Mon 24 Nov – Thurs
27 Nov
Subject Selection Forms due
Selected times Semester II block exams
3pm
Fri 4 April
Pathways in the
Senior School
Mr Nathan Macpherson
Guidance Officer
Overview
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Career Pathways
Types of subjects in Year 11 & 12
Traditional Academic Pathways to University
Advanced Academic opportunities
Alternate pathways to university
Who/what/where will YOU be in 10 years time?
A need to make informed
decisions through research!!
Banking & Finance
Hospitality
Choosing Subjects for Senior
Senior Statement
Assumed
Knowledge
Authority or
Authority Registered
O.P.
Traineeships
Careers
A, B, C, D, E
Band 1-25
Vocational
subjects
Semester
Units
QCS
Prerequisites
Skills
Abilities
Achievements
Band 1-10
F.P
Types of subjects in Year 11 and
Year 12

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
Authority subjects are academic subjects with
substantial assessment
They are aimed at preparing students for tertiary
education
Authority Registered subjects are more practical
subjects with less demanding content and
assessment
Students may take 6 Authority or 6 Authority
Registered subjects or a mixture of both
Traps
Don’t Choose:
• Subjects because your
brother/sister did
• Subjects to be with your friends
• Subjects because it will get a
good OP
Do Choose:
• Subjects according to your own
skills, abilities and interests
Qualifications
At the end of Year 12…
• Will get a Statement of Attainment
May get a
• QCE
• Tertiary Entrance Statement
• Certificate
• School Based Traineeship
• School Based Apprenticeship
OP - What it is
• ‘OP’ means the ‘Overall Position’ in the
State-wide rank
• Tells your Rank Order in relation to all
other OP eligible Year 12 students in the
state (is based on comparisons with other
students)
• The Queensland Studies Authority (QSA)
then ‘bands’ the students on the State
rank order into 25 bands
OP - What it is
• The OP 1 band is the highest
• The OP 25 band is the lowest
• Used by QTAC to allocate places in tertiary
courses
OP - Rules
Must study a minimum of:-
• 5 Authority Subjects
• 3 Authority Subjects over 4 semesters
• Sit the Queensland Core Skills Test (QCS)
• 20 semester units (e.g. 5 subjects x 4 semesters)
Advanced Learning
Other Academic opportunities




Students can apply to begin their university studies
while in Year 12.
Students take a subject for one or two semesters
and remove one of their school subjects.
Bonus ranks are awarded to students who have
completed a university subject.
Students must be achieving at a minimum B
average and at least a B in English to apply for
these programs
Advanced Learning
Other Academic opportunities

Some universities offer bonus points towards a
student’s Rank (used for university entry) for
students who complete a Language other than
English or Mathematics C while at high school.

QUT also offers bonus points for students who
study Engineering Technology and apply for an
Engineering Degree.
NB. Please check university websites for further information and clarification.
Other Academic opportunities

Wavell is a Queensland Minerals and Energy
Academy (QMEA) Gateway School.



Scholarships of up to $5000 available for students
who want to study Engineering.
Engineering Camps
Work Placements
Non-OP Courses

Students who decide to take two or more Authority
Registered subjects are not eligible for an OP.
Instead they get a Rank Score which is calculated
using schedules developed by QTAC –
Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre.

Students who complete a non-OP course may go
from school into:

University directly from school (this is rare)
TAFE Diploma
TAFE Certificate
Apprenticeship, Traineeship, the workforce



Alternate pathway to university
via a non-OP course

An academic (OP) pathway may not be suitable for
many students so they may decide to take a nonOP course and then decide they want to go to
university after school.

Many non-OP students upgrade to university via a
TAFE Diploma. At the end of a TAFE Diploma
students:


Obtain a good QTAC Rank Score.
May get up to one year’s credit in a University Degree course.
Planning for Year 11 and 12
• Continue thinking about and exploring information
about possible careers
• Consider your interests, abilities and academic
success so far
• Think about a rounded, educated balance in
choosing subjects
• Think about subjects that will give you the skills
needed in higher education or your vocational
interest area
• Consult the QTAC Tertiary Prerequisites Guide
2016 for the necessary prerequisite subjects
And……
• Remember balance in your social, emotional,
academic, physical and spiritual life
Queensland Certificate
of Education (QCE)
Ms Tara Griffith
HOD Senior Schooling


QCE
Vocational options in the Senior School
School-Based Apprenticeships and
Traineeships
TAFE and other RTOs
Certificate courses within Wavell SHS
QCE at a glance

The credit rules for awarding a QCE

The QCE and the Senior Statement

Registration and the learning account
What is a Queensland
Certificate of Education?
A QCE will be awarded to young people only if their
course of study satisfies some specific
requirements:
 a significant amount of learning
 a set standard of achievement
 in a set pattern
 meet the literacy and numeracy requirement.
QCE – an amount of learning at a set standard
20 credits to be eligible for a QCE
Sound Achievement, pass
or equivalent
minimum 12 credits from completed Core
courses of study and
8 credits from any combination of courses
of study
an
amount
at a
set standard
in a
set pattern
but … maximum of 4 credits from
Preparatory courses of study
must meet
literacy and numeracy
QCE
requirements
CORE COURSES OF STUDY
To be awarded a QCE a minimum of
12 credits must come from
completed Core courses of study.
MEETING LITERACY
REQUIREMENTS
Literacy
At least a Sound Achievement in one semester of one of these
subjects:
 English
 English Extension
 English Communication
 English for ESL Learners
A student may exit the subject:
• after four semesters with a Sound Level of Achievement or higher
• after one, two or three semesters with a Sound Level of
Achievement or higher
• with a Limited or Very Limited Level of Achievement, having
achieved a “notional Sound”* in a single semester.
MEETING NUMERACY
REQUIREMENTS
Numeracy
At least a Sound Achievement in one semester of one of these
subjects:
 Mathematics A
 Mathematics B
 Mathematics C
 Pre-vocational Mathematics
A student may exit the subject:
• after four semesters with a Sound Level of Achievement or higher
• after one, two or three semesters with a Sound Level of
Achievement or higher
• with a Limited or Very Limited Level of Achievement, having
achieved a “notional Sound”* in a single semester.
Queensland Certificate
of Education
Issued to a student who
has achieved:
a significant amount of learning
 a set standard of achievement
 in a set pattern
 meet the literacy and numeracy
requirement.

Registration and
the learning account
Schools assist students to plan their
pathway through the senior phase of
learning.
 Schools register students in the year
prior to turning 16.
 The QSA opens a learning account
for the student to track their QCE
progress.

Student Connect Website
www.studentconnect.qsa.qld.edu.au
The senior phase of learning
Plan
Yr 10
Cert III
OP
Register
Senior
Statement
QCIA
Learning
account
pattern and standard
Legislation: Compulsory Participation Phase
QCE
School-Based Apprenticeships &
Traineeships (SATs)



School-based apprenticeships and traineeships
allow high school students to work with an
employer as paid employees while studying in
Years 11 and 12.
At the same time, students undertake a training
qualification (Cert II or Cert III) with a registered
training organisation chosen by both the
employer and the student.
Students are allowed to drop one subject for a
study period if they have a SAT
Benefits of a SAT include







receiving both an education and a job.
being a step ahead of the competition for jobs.
learning the latest knowledge and skills.
getting paid while you learn.
working towards achieving a nationally
recognised Certificate II or III qualification.
gaining hands-on experience in a real job.
In some cases, it may help you get skills and
knowledge which will help you go on to tertiary
studies
Benefits of a SAT include







experiencing a great way to move from school to
work .
gaining a sense of achievement.
complete up to 30% of a trade qualification.
up to 6 points on the QCE.
recorded on Senior Statement.
networking opportunities.
opportunity to try industry area.
TAFE and Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs)
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
Students can work towards a Certificate II, III or
part of a Diploma qualification.
Up to 8 QCE credits.
Completion of Certificate III = QTAC Rank of 68
Articulation into Diploma course. This in turn
may lead into articulation into a Degree
Schools Program run by TAFE and RTOs
means your child is studying with other school
students.
Other RTOs - Procedures



You can organise a course through a Private
RTO eg College of Natural Beauty, Design
College Australia.
You are responsible for the costs which are
substantially higher than TAFE.
You should discuss this with the school before
signing up for the course and provide proof of
enrolment after you have signed.
Certificate courses within
Wavell SHS
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Certificate I in IDMT (2 credits) – YEAR 10
Certificate III in Children’s Services (8 credits)
Certificate III in Business (7 credits)
Certificate III in Allied Health (8 credits)
Certificate IV in Justice Studies (up to 8 credits)
Certificate III in Financial Services (up to 8 credits)
Certificate II in Horticulture (4 credits)
Certificate II in Sport and Rec (4 credits)
Students complete majority of course at school
Apply through subject selection process
SET Planning
at Wavell SHS
Mr Peter Turner
Deputy Principal
What is a SET Plan?




SET Plan = Senior Education & Training
Plan.
It is the planning for the QCE.
All students must complete a SET Plan.
The SET Plan must be finalised by the end of
Year 10 but can be revised at any time.
The SET Plan is designed to:



Work as a ‘road map’ for students to achieve
their learning goals through the Senior Phase
of Learning
Include flexible and coordinated pathway
options
Help students to communicate with you and
the school about their future options.
What needs to be considered




Student’s abilities
Student’s interests
Pathways resulting from a course of study
Post-school destinations
The SET Planning process at
Wavell SHS

Wavell Development Program (WDP)- Terms 2 and 3
dedicated to the process.

Students also complete a Certificate I Information and
Digital Media

Subject Selection Evening – Wed 6th August

SET Plan Meeting Day/Evening – Tues 19th August
Four stages of the
SET Planning process



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
Stage 1 – Thinking about the future
Stage 2 – Exploring Options
Stage 3 – Documenting the plan
Stage 4 – Implementing the plan
Your child will need your support to work
through these stages.
Stage 1 –
Thinking about the future




During this stage, your child will be taking a
close look at themselves, their strengths and
ambitions.
This exercise involves thinking about where
they are now and then considering where
they want to go.
This stage is designed to give students the
skills to develop SET Plans.
Organise Work Experience.
Stage 2 – Exploring Options

Careers and Employment Expo – 28th May

Work Experience – 23rd – 27th June

Wavell Careers Day – 21st July

Job Guide 2014 (online and print version).
Stage 3 – Documenting the
plan


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
Completing the Senior Education & Training
Plan.
Intended Learning Options
Senior subjects
Vocational options
SET Plan Meeting Day/ Evening –
Tues 19th August 2014.
SET Plan Meeting Day/Evening




Parents make appointment to see their child’s ‘SET
Plan Coordinator’.
SET Plan completed at meeting – all parties have
input and understand student’s plan for Senior Phase
of Learning.
Guidance Officer appointments available.
Encourages parents and children to discuss the future.
Step 4 – Implementing the plan



Year 11, 12 and beyond.
Student’s responsibility to seek out options.
SET Plans can be modified during the Senior
Phase of Learning, with consultation.
What are the results of the
SET Plan process?



Students will have their learning structured
around their abilities, interests and ambitions.
Students will have a ‘map’ of how they will
study during the Senior Phase of Learning
(Years 11 and 12).
Map of how student will meet QCE
requirements.
Want to check something out?
This POWERPOINT presentation will be
available on the school website by the middle
of next week.
wavellshs.eq.edu.au
Click on: Departments
Senior Schooling
Contact details:
Ms Melinda Bowker: mbowk4@eq.edu.au
Mr Nathan Macpherson: nmacp2@eq.edu.au
Ms Tara Griffith: tgrif77@eq.edu.au
Welcome to the
Senior Education
Pathways Evening
STUDENT SUCCESS
2013 Great Results
1. 83%
OP 1-15 (74% in 2012)
61% OP eligible,
57% (2012)
50%(2011),
50%(2010),
60% (2009)
2. 18%
OP 1-5
18% (2012),
19.7% (2010),
13% (2011),
13.8% (2009),
3. 97% Achieved a Round 1 QTAC
OP1 - Three (3)Students –
1. Adam Cauchi
2. Hayden Steel
3. Sunny Van den Berg
OP2 – Two (2)
Ruby Russell and Yuliya Shkvarko
OP3 – Six (6)
Jessica Bates,Tessa Dawson,
Daniel Jebb, Cameron Joyes,
Natalie Peinke, Dominic Swan
OP4 – Ten (10)
OP5 – Seven (7)
Year 12 OP 2013
QCS Grades
2014 QTAC - Review of Wavell SHS 2013 Year 12
Cohort
Summary of Offers
Total Students from your school who have applied: 147 + 1Visa
Gender
Offer
s
Female
Male
Total
Offers
80
62
142
As % of Total
Applications
from students at
school
in each Category
97.6
95.4
96.6
Acceptances at
17-JAN-2014
45
36
81
Guidance Office
2014 QTAC - Review of Wavell SHS 2013 Year 12
Cohort
Offers by Preference Number at time of
Preference
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
Total Offers
Offers
86
27
16
6
4
3
142
As % of Total Applications
from students at your school
58.5
18.4
10.9
4.1
2.7
2.0
96.6
Acceptances at 17-JAN-2014
53
16
9
3
0
0
81
Guidance Office
The Role of Year 11
and 12 Coordinator
and Senior School
expectations
Ms Sharon Mirchandani
Year 11/12 Coordinator
The role of Year 11 and 12
Coordinator







Student welfare
Attendance
Ensure responsible behaviour
Maintain uniform standards
Uphold school policies
Student development
Organise extra-curricular activities such as
formal, yearbook, graduation breakfast
Transition to Year 11
There is a big jump
 Realistic but aspirational course
 Not unusual for a dip early in Semester 1
 Post-compulsory therefore expect desire to
learn and achieve
 Attendance is paramount
 Study plan and workspace
 Seek help before it gets too tough
 Lots of opportunities to develop at Wavell

The QCE, VET and
apprenticeship opportunities
Ms Tara Griffith
HOD Senior Schooling
What is a Queensland
Certificate of Education?
A QCE will be awarded to young people only if their
course of study satisfies some specific
requirements:
 a significant amount of learning
 a set standard of achievement
 in a set pattern
 meet the literacy and numeracy requirement.
QCE – an amount of learning at a set standard
20 credits to be eligible for a QCE
Sound Achievement, pass
or equivalent
minimum 12 credits from completed Core
courses of study and
8 credits from any combination of courses
of study
an
amount
at a
set standard
in a
set pattern
but … maximum of 4 credits from
Preparatory courses of study
must meet
literacy and numeracy
QCE
requirements
CORE COURSES OF STUDY
To be awarded a QCE a minimum of
12 credits must come from
completed Core courses of study.
MEETING LITERACY
REQUIREMENTS
Literacy
At least a Sound Achievement in one semester of one of these
subjects:
 English
 English Extension
 English Communication
 English for ESL Learners
A student may exit the subject:
• after four semesters with a Sound Level of Achievement or higher
• after one, two or three semesters with a Sound Level of
Achievement or higher
• with a Limited or Very Limited Level of Achievement, having
achieved a “notional Sound”* in a single semester.
MEETING NUMERACY
REQUIREMENTS
Numeracy
At least a Sound Achievement in one semester of one of these
subjects:
 Mathematics A
 Mathematics B
 Mathematics C
 Pre-vocational Mathematics
A student may exit the subject:
• after four semesters with a Sound Level of Achievement or higher
• after one, two or three semesters with a Sound Level of
Achievement or higher
• with a Limited or Very Limited Level of Achievement, having
achieved a “notional Sound”* in a single semester.
Queensland Certificate
of Education
Issued to a student who
has achieved:
a significant amount of learning
 a set standard of achievement
 in a set pattern
 meet the literacy and numeracy
requirement.

Registration and
the learning account


Schools register
students in the
year prior to
turning 16.
The QSA opens
a learning
account for the
student to track
their QCE
progress.
School-based Apprenticeships
(SATs)



School-based apprenticeships and
traineeships allow high school students - to
work with an employer as paid employees
while studying in Years 11 and 12.
At the same time, students undertake a
training qualification (Cert II or Cert III) with a
registered training organisation chosen by
both the employer and the student.
Students are allowed to drop one subject for
a study period if they have a SAT
Benefits of a SAT include







receiving both an education and a job.
being a step ahead of the competition for jobs.
learning the latest knowledge and skills.
getting paid while you learn.
working towards achieving a nationally recognised
Cert II or III qualification.
gaining hands-on experience in a real job.
In some cases, it may help you get skills and
knowledge which will help you go on to tertiary
studies
Benefits of a SAT include







experiencing a great way to move from
school to work .
gaining a sense of achievement.
complete up to 30% of a trade qualification.
up to 6 points on the QCE.
recorded on Senior Statement.
networking opportunities.
opportunity to try industry area.
TAFE and private RTOs
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Students can work towards a Certificate II, III or part of a
Diploma qualification.
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Up to 8 QCE credits.
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Completion of Certificate III = rank of 68, equivalent to
OP 16.
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Articulation into Diploma course. This in turn may lead
into articulation into a Degree
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Schools Program run by TAFE and RTOs means your
child is studying with other school students.
Pathways in the
Senior School
Mr Nathan Macpherson
Guidance Officer
Overview
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Overall Position and Field Positions
Selection Ranks
Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre
Scholarships & Gap Year
Post School Option Planning
Resources
Special Consideration
Time management
Stress
Guidance Officer Role
How Guidance Officers can help students:Academic
Life: eg make links between themselves and post
school options, study skills, managing time, exam preparation,
special consideration, alternative pathways of learning, applying
for tertiary courses (QTAC).
Work
Life: eg characteristics of jobs, opportunities available,
careers to suit you, applying for jobs, apprenticeships and
traineeships, future work trends.
Personal
Life: eg friends, family, personal relationships and
worries etc.
OP - What it is
• ‘OP’ means the ‘Overall Position’ in the
State-wide rank
• Tells your Rank Order in relation to all
other OP eligible Year 12 students in the
state (is based on comparisons with other
students)
• The Queensland Studies Authority (QSA)
then ‘bands’ the students on the State
rank order into 25 bands
OP - What it is
• The OP 1 band is the highest
• The OP 25 band is the lowest
• Used by QTAC to allocate places in tertiary
courses
OP - Rules
Must study a minimum of:-
• 5 Authority Subjects
• 3 Authority Subjects over 4 semesters
• Sit the Queensland Core Skills Test (QCS)
• 20 semester units (e.g. 5 subjects x 4 semesters)
How are OPs calculated?
EXIT LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT
• In each subject
students receive
an Exit Level of
Achievement –
VHA; HA; SA;
LA; VLA
VERY HIGH ACHIEVEMENT
VHA 10
VHA 9
VHA 8
VHA 7
VHA 6
VHA 5
VHA 4
VHA 3
• These results are
then placed in a
rank order for
each subject
VHA 2
VHA 1
HIGH ACHIEVEMENT
HA 10 – HA 1
SOUND ACHIEVEMENT
SA 10 – SA 1
LIMITED ACHIEVEMENT
LA 10 – LA 1
VERY LIMITED ACHIEVEMENT
VLA 10 – VLA 1
How are OPs calculated?
Step 1
• For each subject the school
sends the QSA the rank
order and gaps between all
OP eligible students in each
authority subject (these are
called Subject Achievement
Indicators – SAI)
• Each student has been
placed in a rank order with
400 the highest result and
200 the lowest result
• In November the SAIs are
publicly displayed for
students to check
How are OPs calculated?
Step 2
• In the school:
The QSA uses QCS Test group data to find out
where the strong subject groups for that year are.
(Achievement in one subject can be compared to
achievement in other subjects in the school to
work out a student’s overall ranking in the school)
Subject X – HA 7
Very Good Group
QCS Result
Subject Y – HA 7
Good Group QCS
Result
How are OPs calculated?
Step 3
• In the state:
the QSA uses the QCS Test data for the school
group to compare the performance of schools
across Qld
QSA then works out where a student ranks in
relation to all other OP eligible students across
the state
Your rank is given in a band from 1 - 25
How are OPs calculated?
Same Results / Different OP
• Some students may be
ranked very highly within their
VHA band in every subject,
while others may be at the
fringe in some or all of their
subjects.
EXIT LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT
VERY HIGH ACHIEVEMENT
VHA 10
VHA 9
VHA 8
VHA 7
VHA 6
VHA 5
VHA 4
• Both students will receive
VHAs in every subject but
their OP may well be
different.
VHA 3
VHA 2
VHA 1
HIGH ACHIEVEMENT
HA 10 – HA 1
SOUND ACHIEVEMENT
SA 10 – SA 1
LIMITED ACHIEVEMENT
LA 10 – LA 1
VERY LIMITED ACHIEVEMENT
VLA 10 – VLA 1
How are OPs calculated?
Same Results / Different OP
2011 OP Range (QLD)
All VHA
1
5
All HA
3
16
All SA
9
23
All LA
19
24
All VLA
24
24
FP Calculations
• Field Positions (FPs) show a student’s rank
order position (on a 1 to 10 scale, with 1
being the highest) based on achievement
in relevant to Authority subjects in up to five
fields. These fields identify areas of study
that emphasise particular knowledge and
skills.
• FPs are determined only for OP-eligible
students.
• FPs are used in marginal cutoffs.
Remember
• To be in the top % of the state,
students need to be with the very best
in a strong group in their school, or
way ahead of a weaker group
• There are no preset quotas of OP 1s
for a particular school
• OPs are specific to each Year 12
cohort
www.qsa.qld.edu.au
Rank Score – Non OP students
• A rank score is calculated from all
your achievements to date to gain
entry into a tertiary institution.
• A rank score is calculated using
schedules developed by QTAC –
Queensland Tertiary Admission
Centre.
All information is sourced from QTAC – Guide to Tertiary
Studies (2013).
Rank Score
OP 2012
QTAC Selection Rank
2012
1
99
4
94
8
85
10
80
12
75
14
70
16
66
Rank Score
• Students with a completed Certificate III (AQFA)
can gain a rank score of 68.
• Students with a completed Certificate IV (AQFA)
can gain a rank score of 74.
• Students who have completed AMEB Grade 7 or 8
can gain a rank score of 84.
• Check with QTAC about any additional
qualifications.
• Not all institutions participating in QTAC accept
these schedules in the same way.
QTAC Process
• QTAC Guide 2015 should be available to
students in schools before the June
holidays
• Closing date for most on time applications
is the end of September.
• Some courses have early closing dates
and ask for additional information.
• Up to 6 preferences can be nominated
• Preferences can be changed until early
January
• Most offers are made mid January
QTAC Process
Important information before applying – Choosing your Preferences
• Discuss “in depth” with family/caregivers - what
are the realistic options
• Think carefully about the details – costs, location
etc
• Can you only go to a TAFE or University near
where you live
OR
• can you move to another town/city/state to attend
TAFE or University?
• Check out accommodation and other living costs.
Living costs, textbooks, and transport costs all
add up as well (approx. $15000/year)
QTAC Process
Important information before applying – Choosing your Preferences
• The OP/QTAC Selection Ranks required for entry
change from year to year
• Every year many well-qualified applicants miss
out on a place because they do not choose and
order their preferences wisely
• Year 10,11 & 12 Tertiary Studies
Expo & QTAC Information Evening
Wednesday 30th July 2014 (4:00pm
– Tertiary Expo and QTAC
Presentation at 6:30pm)
QTAC Process
Important information before applying – Do I need to submit a folio or
attend an audition?
• For some degrees, students will be required to
submit a folio of work or complete an audition.
• These are generally for creative courses.
• The major offers for creative arts courses will be
in December. These need to be listed before
January offered courses.
• Courses can be rearranged for the January offer
round
QTAC Process
Important information before applying – Course Fees
 Course fees vary significantly – you should
consider the course fee type when choosing your
preferences.
 Public higher education providers:
 Commonwealth supported places (CSP) – this is where the
Australian Government contributes towards course costs and
the student pays a ‘student contribution’.
 Australian citizens can defer payment of CSP fees through a
HECS-HELP loan
 New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents
(with the exception of those on a Humanitarian visa) must pay
their CSP fees upfront
 International students pay full fees
QTAC Process
Important information before applying – Course Fees
 Private higher education providers
 Students pay full fees
 Fees and payment methods vary for institutions
 TAFE Queensland
 Standard offering (SO) fees – government
subsidised
 Partially Government Funding (PGF)
 Non-standard, fee-based offerings – no government
subsidy so the student must pay the full cost of the
course
 TAFE Queensland fees may vary between institutes
 Fees must be paid upfront
 Concessions may apply – consult the relevant TAFE
institute for details.
QTAC Process
Important information before applying – Course Fees
Student contribution band
2014 Student contribution range
(per EFTSL)
Band 3: Law, accounting,
administration, economics, commerce,
dentistry, medicine, veterinary science
$0 - $10,085
Band 2: Mathematics, statistics,
computing, built environment, other
health, allied health, science,
engineering, surveying, agriculture
$0 - $8,613
Band 1: Humanities, behavioural
science, social studies, education (see
Notes), clinical psychology, foreign
languages, visual and performing arts,
nursing (see Notes)
$0 – $6,044
QTAC Process
www.qtac.edu.au
UMAT
http://umat.acer.edu.au/
Undergraduate Medical & Health
Admissions Test
UMAT2014 will be held on Wednesday 30 July 2014. UMAT is
offered once a year only.
Is required for some university courses in conjunction with a OP.
Registration deadline is 5:00pm AEST
Friday 6th June 2014
Scholarships
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Student Start-up Scholarships
Relocation Scholarships
Academic scholarships
Academic scholarships for people from low socio
economic groups
• Sporting scholarships
• Faculty scholarships
• Private companies provide bursaries, cadetships
and scholarships
Start your research on scholarships now and
continue through Semester Two.
Gap Year
• Students may also choose to start tertiary studies
mid 2014 through their QTAC preferencing.
• Some students choose to defer their study – you
must check individual tertiary institutions rules
regarding deferment.
• Gap Year Options
• Student Exchanges
• Volunteers Abroad
• Full-time work
• Defence Force
Who/what/where will YOU be in 10 years time?
Too Much Stress!!!
Health & Wellbeing
•Time Management
•Exercise
•Work / Life Balance
•Communicate
•Realistic Goal
Setting
•Self Discipline
Want to check something out?
This POWERPOINT presentation will be
available on the school website by the middle
of next week.
wavellshs.eq.edu.au
Click on: Departments
Senior Schooling
Contact details:
Ms Sharon Mirchandani: smirc2@eq.edu.au
Mr Nathan Macpherson: nmacp2@eq.edu.au
Ms Tara Griffith: tgrif77@eq.edu.au