SENIOR PHASE OF LEARNING
Charters Towers State High School
2014
QUEENSLAND CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION
(QCE)
WHAT IS THE QCE?
A qualification that is internationally recognised
Awarded when a student achieves 20 credit points
4 points per subject passed (‘C’ or better)
completed certificates
WHAT CAN STUDENTS STUDY?
School subjects – OP/non-OP
Certificate courses
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships
External Study - Advanced Diploma or Diploma
modules
University studies
Other recognised studies
ACHIEVING A QCE
Students are awarded a QCE when they attain at
least 20 credits – C or better in ALL subjects and/or completed
certificate courses
At CTSHS it is expected at completion of Year 12
Meet Literacy & Numeracy requirements
NOTE: Students who do not achieve a QCE when
they complete Year 12 can continue to record any
learning for up to a total of nine years
LITERACY & NUMERACY REQUIREMENT
Literacy
 Sound achievement in one semester of either:
- English or
- English Communication
Numeracy
 Sound achievement in one semester of either:
- Maths A, B or C
- Prevocational Mathematics (PVM)
SCHOOL QCE EXPECTATIONS
At CTSHS, it is our expectation that 100% of students
will attain their QCE upon completion of Year 12.
Charters Towers State High School’s high expectations
include:
a ‘C’ or better (pass) in every subject;
a ‘B’ or better for effort and behaviour; and
attendance greater than 95% = 10 days absent per year
CONSIDERATIONS
Students are at risk not attaining a QCE if they:
fail to complete all assessment tasks;
fail to commit to their studies;
fail to attend school every day;
switch in and out of subjects;
fail to meet literacy and numeracy requirements.
SCHOOL ASSISTANCE
Career Education Program through Life Choices
- Career Education Booklet
- Senior Education and Training (SET) Plans
Career exploration via websites such as:
- myfuture  www.myfuture.edu.au
- Job Outlook  www.joboutlook.gov.au
SET PLAN SIGNING
Requirement of Education Queensland for
parents/guardians to sign off on student SET
Plans
Meet with a member of the school’s leadership
team during TERM 4:
After-school on Wednesday 29th October and
Thursday 30th October 2014
SENIOR SCHOOLING PATHWAYS
Objective  ‘right child - right pathway’
Three suggested pathways:
1. Tertiary pathway
2. Industry pathway
3. Personalised pathway
TERTIARY PATHWAY
 Destination  OP to university
OP requirements:
- Study  5 OP Subjects over 2 years
- Study  3 subjects continuously
- Compulsory  English & Maths A or B
- Sit  QCS Test
 No  school-based apprenticeship/traineeship
TERTIARY PATHWAY
What are OP Subjects?
Subjects approved by QCAA (Queensland Curriculum
& Assessment Authority)
Subjects with considerable rigor requiring extra out of
school commitment
Contribute to a Queensland Certificate of Education
(QCE)
TERTIARY PATHWAY
QCS Test
Year 12 state-wide test toward OP
Tests a set of generic skills identified in the Queensland
senior curriculum
Requires basic general knowledge, vocabulary and a Year
10 mathematical operations
OP SUBJECTS
English
Mathematics A
Mathematics B
Accounting
Modern History
Biology
 Drama
 Chemistry
 IPT
 Legal Studies
 Physical Education
 Physics (SDE)
 Visual Art
 Mathematics C (SDE)
INDUSTRY PATHWAY (VET)
Destination  workforce
Study  6 subjects
 English Communication and Prevocational Mathematics
 At least 1 Certificate II or higher
 Access school based apprenticeship/traineeships
Meet industry/trade requirements
NON-OP SUBJECTS
Less rigorous
Employability  workplace skills & knowledge
Achieve a ‘C’ or better for success
Contribute to a QCE
NON-OP SUBJECTS OFFERED
English Communication
Prevocational Mathematics (PVM)
Hospitality
Industrial Graphics
Industrial Technology Studies
Recreation
Science in Practice
VET CERTIFICATE COURSES
Nationally recognised qualification
Lead to entry level industry qualifications
Competency-based assessment
Contribute to a QCE
CERTIFICATE COURSES OFFERED - CTSHS
Certificate II in Business
Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and
Technology
Certificate II in Retail Services
Certificate II in Agriculture
Certificate II in Visual Arts
Certificate II in Workplace Practices
CERTIFICATE COURSES OFFERED - DTTC
 Certificate 1 in General Construction – TAFE (free)
 Cert II in Hospitality – TAFE (free)
 Cert II in Engineering Pathways -TAFE (free)
 Cert II in Health Support Services -TAFE (free)
 Cert II in Electro Technology – Careers Australia ($199)
 Cert II in Automotive Servicing Technology – Careers
Australia ($199)
 Cert II in Infrastructure and Mining – CTSDE/CQU ($140)
SCHOOL-BASED
APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP
(SAT)
Combined school and on job training
Develop skills for future careers
Reduction in apprenticeship time
HOW DO I GET A SAT?
Seek opportunities through local businesses
Search employment section in newspaper
Check student notices for advertisements
MEGT (Nichole Bartlett), TORGAS, SKILLS360
agencies
Participate in school work placement/experience
WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
 Designed to give students a ‘taste’ of the chosen industry
 CTSHS has developed strong connections with local
businesses
 Approximately 50 senior students currently participating in
program
 One (1) day a week on-the-job experience
 Total of thirty (30) days per year
 Mrs Vickery, Work Placement Co-ordinator
PERSONALISED PATHWAY
Destination  courses leading to Diploma / Degree
Study  6 subjects - OP/non OP
Compulsory subjects  English Communication/
English and Prevocational Maths/Maths A
Study  at least 1 Certificate II or higher
Sit QCS Test and/or apply for Tertiary Selection
Rank
PROCESSES AND PRACTICES
Choose pathway then choose subjects
Choose subjects you enjoy and excel at
High expectations:
‘C’ or better in every subject
‘B’ or better for effort/behaviour
95% attendance
understand the requirements for attaining a QCE
SUBJECT SELECTION FORM
Due: Wednesday
17th September to
the main office.
2015 YEAR 11 SUBJECT SELECTION FORM
Student Name: ___________________________________________ (Please print your first name as well as your surname.)
Instructions:
 Highlight or circle the subject/certificate course you intent enrolling in.
 You must select six (6) subjects in total; one (1) from each line even if you intend to undertake a certificate course at the Dalrymple Trade Training Centre.
 If you wish to be OP eligible you must choose a minimum of five (5) OP subjects.
th
 Return form to the school’s main office by Wednesday 17 September 2014.
Line 1
Line 2
Line 3
Line 4
Line 5
Line 6
OP Subjects =Tertiary Pathway
VISUAL ART
CHEMISTRY
DRAMA
MODERN HISTORY
MATHS C **
PHYSICS **
ACCOUNTING
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
BIOLOGY
LEGAL STUDIES
IPT (INFORMATION
MATHS A
MATHS B
ENGLISH
Pre Vocational Maths
English Communication
PROCESSING
TECHNOLOGY)
Non-OP Subjects = Employability Pathway
Hospitality
Industrial Technology
Studies
Recreation Studies
Industrial Graphics ##
Science in Practice ##
Hospitality
Recreation Studies
Cert II Visual Arts
Cert II Retail Services
Cert II Workplace Practices
Cert II Agriculture ##
Cert II Business
Cert II Information Digital
Media Technology (IDMT)
Dalrymple Trade Training Centre (DTTC) Courses


A VET certificate course offered at the DTTC can be chosen instead of a subject on Lines 1 – 4.
Only one (1) VET certificate course can be undertaken at the subsidised rate under the VET in School (VETiS) guidelines. Additional course/s are full fee courses.
Cert I General Construction (TAFE – Free)
Cert II Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) (TAFE – Free)
Cert II Engineering Pathways (TAFE – Free)
Cert II Health Support Services (TAFE – Free)
Denotes:
** Brisbane School of Distance Education (BSDE) subjects
Cert II in Electro Technology (Career Start) (Careers Australia - $199)
Cert II Automotive Servicing Technology (Careers Australia - $199)
Cert II Infrastructure and Mining (SDE/CQU TAFE - $140) ???
## Composite Year 11/12 classes
NOTE:
 Practical subjects/courses have a PPE requirement which will be at the student’s expense. E.g. industrial clothing, steel-capped boots, safety glasses etc.
 Be aware of the subject prerequisites when choosing subjects. Choose carefully as subjects/courses are undertaken for a period of two (2) years.
 Prior to your subject choices being approved, you and a parent/guardian will need to meet with a member of the school’s Leadership Team where your Future
Pathways Booklet and SET Plan will be considered in relation to your subject choices.
SCENARIO 1 – TERTIARY PATHWAY
2015 YEAR 11 SUBJECT SELECTION FORM
Student Name: ___________________________________________ (Please print your first name as well as your surname.)
Instructions:
 Highlight or circle the subject/certificate course you intent enrolling in.
 You must select six (6) subjects in total; one (1) from each line even if you intend to undertake a certificate course at the Dalrymple Trade Training Centre.
 If you wish to be OP eligible you must choose a minimum of five (5) OP subjects.
th
 Return form to the school’s main office by Wednesday 17 September 2014.
Line 1
Line 2
Line 3
Line 4
Line 5
Line 6
OP Subjects =Tertiary Pathway
VISUAL ART
CHEMISTRY
DRAMA
MODERN HISTORY
MATHS C **
PHYSICS **
ACCOUNTING
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
BIOLOGY
LEGAL STUDIES
IPT (INFORMATION
MATHS A
MATHS B
ENGLISH
Pre Vocational Maths
English Communication
PROCESSING
TECHNOLOGY)
Non-OP Subjects = Employability Pathway
Hospitality
Industrial Technology
Studies
Recreation Studies
Industrial Graphics ##
Science in Practice ##
Hospitality
Recreation Studies
Cert II Visual Arts
Cert II Retail Services
Cert II Workplace Practices
Cert II Agriculture ##
Cert II Business
Cert II Information Digital
Media Technology (IDMT)
Dalrymple Trade Training Centre (DTTC) Courses


A VET certificate course offered at the DTTC can be chosen instead of a subject on Lines 1 – 4.
Only one (1) VET certificate course can be undertaken at the subsidised rate under the VET in School (VETiS) guidelines. Additional course/s are full fee courses.
Cert
Cert
Cert
Cert
I General Construction (TAFE – Free)
II Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) (TAFE – Free)
II Engineering Pathways (TAFE – Free)
II Health Support Services (TAFE – Free)
Denotes:
** Brisbane School of Distance Education (BSDE) subjects
Cert II in Electro Technology (Career Start) (Careers Australia - $199)
Cert II Automotive Servicing Technology (Careers Australia - $199)
Cert II Infrastructure and Mining (SDE/CQU TAFE - $140) ???
## Composite Year 11/12 classes
NOTE:
 Practical subjects/courses have a PPE requirement which will be at the student’s expense. E.g. industrial clothing, steel-capped boots, safety glasses etc.
 Be aware of the subject prerequisites when choosing subjects. Choose carefully as subjects/courses are undertaken for a period of two (2) years.
 Prior to your subject choices being approved, you and a parent/guardian will need to meet with a member of the school’s Leadership Team where your Future
Pathways Booklet and SET Plan will be considered in relation to your subject choices.
SCENARIO 2 – INDUSTRY PATHWAY
2015 YEAR 11 SUBJECT SELECTION FORM
Student Name: ___________________________________________ (Please print your first name as well as your surname.)
Instructions:
 Highlight or circle the subject/certificate course you intent enrolling in.
 You must select six (6) subjects in total; one (1) from each line even if you intend to undertake a certificate course at the Dalrymple Trade Training Centre.
 If you wish to be OP eligible you must choose a minimum of five (5) OP subjects.
th
 Return form to the school’s main office by Wednesday 17 September 2014.
Line 1
Line 2
Line 3
Line 4
Line 5
Line 6
OP Subjects =Tertiary Pathway
VISUAL ART
CHEMISTRY
DRAMA
MODERN HISTORY
MATHS C **
PHYSICS **
ACCOUNTING
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
BIOLOGY
LEGAL STUDIES
IPT (INFORMATION
MATHS A
MATHS B
ENGLISH
Pre Vocational Maths
English Communication
PROCESSING
TECHNOLOGY)
Non-OP Subjects = Employability Pathway
Hospitality
Industrial Technology
Studies
Recreation Studies
Industrial Graphics ##
Science in Practice ##
Hospitality
Recreation Studies
Cert II Visual Arts
Cert II Retail Services
Cert II Workplace Practices
Cert II Agriculture ##
Cert II Business
Cert II Information Digital
Media Technology (IDMT)
Dalrymple Trade Training Centre (DTTC) Courses


A VET certificate course offered at the DTTC can be chosen instead of a subject on Lines 1 – 4.
Only one (1) VET certificate course can be undertaken at the subsidised rate under the VET in School (VETiS) guidelines. Additional course/s are full fee courses.
Cert I General Construction (TAFE – Free)
Cert II Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) (TAFE – Free)
Cert II Engineering Pathways (TAFE – Free)
Cert II Health Support Services (TAFE – Free)
Denotes:
** Brisbane School of Distance Education (BSDE) subjects
Cert II in Electro Technology (Career Start) (Careers Australia - $199)
Cert II Automotive Servicing Technology (Careers Australia - $199)
Cert II Infrastructure and Mining (SDE/CQU TAFE - $140) ???
## Composite Year 11/12 classes
NOTE:
 Practical subjects/courses have a PPE requirement which will be at the student’s expense. E.g. industrial clothing, steel-capped boots, safety glasses etc.
 Be aware of the subject prerequisites when choosing subjects. Choose carefully as subjects/courses are undertaken for a period of two (2) years.
 Prior to your subject choices being approved, you and a parent/guardian will need to meet with a member of the school’s Leadership Team where your Future
Pathways Booklet and SET Plan will be considered in relation to your subject choices.
SCENARIO 3 – PERSONALISED PATHWAY
2015 YEAR 11 SUBJECT SELECTION FORM
Student Name: ___________________________________________ (Please print your first name as well as your surname.)
Instructions:
 Highlight or circle the subject/certificate course you intent enrolling in.
 You must select six (6) subjects in total; one (1) from each line even if you intend to undertake a certificate course at the Dalrymple Trade Training Centre.
 If you wish to be OP eligible you must choose a minimum of five (5) OP subjects.
th
 Return form to the school’s main office by Wednesday 17 September 2014.
Line 1
Line 2
Line 3
Line 4
Line 5
Line 6
OP Subjects =Tertiary Pathway
VISUAL ART
CHEMISTRY
DRAMA
MODERN HISTORY
MATHS C **
PHYSICS **
ACCOUNTING
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
BIOLOGY
LEGAL STUDIES
IPT (INFORMATION
MATHS A
MATHS B
ENGLISH
Pre Vocational Maths
English Communication
PROCESSING
TECHNOLOGY)
Non-OP Subjects = Employability Pathway
Hospitality
Industrial Technology
Studies
Recreation Studies
Industrial Graphics ##
Science in Practice ##
Hospitality
Recreation Studies
Cert II Visual Arts
Cert II Retail Services
Cert II Workplace Practices
Cert II Agriculture ##
Cert II Business
Cert II Information Digital
Media Technology (IDMT)
Dalrymple Trade Training Centre (DTTC) Courses


A VET certificate course offered at the DTTC can be chosen instead of a subject on Lines 1 – 4.
Only one (1) VET certificate course can be undertaken at the subsidised rate under the VET in School (VETiS) guidelines. Additional course/s are full fee courses.
Cert I General Construction (TAFE – Free)
Cert II Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) (TAFE – Free)
Cert II Engineering Pathways (TAFE – Free)
Cert II Health Support Services (TAFE – Free)
Denotes:
** Brisbane School of Distance Education (BSDE) subjects
Cert II in Electro Technology (Career Start) (Careers Australia - $199)
Cert II Automotive Servicing Technology (Careers Australia - $199)
Cert II Infrastructure and Mining (SDE/CQU TAFE - $140) ???
## Composite Year 11/12 classes
NOTE:
 Practical subjects/courses have a PPE requirement which will be at the student’s expense. E.g. industrial clothing, steel-capped boots, safety glasses etc.
 Be aware of the subject prerequisites when choosing subjects. Choose carefully as subjects/courses are undertaken for a period of two (2) years.
 Prior to your subject choices being approved, you and a parent/guardian will need to meet with a member of the school’s Leadership Team where your Future
Pathways Booklet and SET Plan will be considered in relation to your subject choices.
PARENT/GUARDIAN HELP
Work together creating life and career goals
Set goals, manage time, set a study area
Identify student’s strengths/limitations
Visit career expo or research jobs, courses, career
pathways on-line (www.jobguide.com.au)
Encourage study habits and a commitment to learning
WHO CAN HELP AT SCHOOL?
Principal – Ms Moya Mohr
A/Deputy Principal – Mr Derek Copelin
Senior Schooling HODs – Mrs Stacey Alloway
Miss Shirley Holcombe
Guidance Officer – Mrs Christine Barnes
Year 11 Year Level Co-ordinator – Uvette Hughes
Work Placement Coordinator – Mrs Maria Vickery
SUMMARY
Objective  ‘right child - right pathway’
Three suggested pathways:
1. Tertiary pathway
2. Industry pathway
3. Personalised pathway
Reminders:
1.
Subject selection forms due to the office by Wednesday 17th September.
2.
SET Plan signing – Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th October TERM 4.
Book your meeting time through the main office!