Di Parker
Year 12 Year Leader
Welcome

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Welcome by Di Parker, Year 12 Leader
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Suzanne Pendlebury WACE, STP/TAFE and Notre Dame
University Admission Requirements
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Nicole Martin - Schools Curriculum and Standards
Authority Requirements including Special Exam
Arrangements
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Steve Hoath Admission Requirements for
University

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Western Australian Certificate of Education
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Entry to a State Training Provider (TAFE);
Apprenticeship or Traineeship.
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Entry to University - ATAR Australian Tertiary
Admission Rank calculated and issued by TISC.
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Awards – Schools Curriculum and Standards
Authority.

Breadth and Depth
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Complete at least 20 course units.
Up to 10 course equivalents can be from VET/endorsed programs.
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Complete 4 units of English or Literature during Yr 11 and 12 (at least two of these units must be studied in Year 12).
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In Year 12 study at least one pair of course units from each of List A
(arts/languages/social science) and List B
(mathematics/science/technology).
Achievement Standard
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Achieve a C grade average or better across the best 16 course units of which at least 8 units must be completed in Year 12.
Endorsed programs and /or VET credit transfer can reduce the required number of course units by up to 6 units.
English Language Competence
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Achieve a C grade or better in any Stage 1 or higher course unit in
English or Literature.
WACE Exams Stage 3 courses, unless exempt. Stage 2 Optional.

WACE Examinations for Stage 2 Year 12 students are
Optional, however, the achievement in these courses will NOT count in the calculation of an ATAR.
A student studying Stage 3 courses and VET will be exempt from sitting exams only if they are:
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Enrolled to complete units of competency (from related industry areas), in excess of 220 nominal hours in Year 12
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AND …
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Enrolled in 3 or less Stage 2 and /or Stage 3 unit pairs.

NOTE:
The completion of an AQF VET
Certificate or VET hours in Year 10 or 11 does not qualify a Year 12 student for exam exemption.

Year 12 students who are enrolled in 6 or more WACE exams.
Students enrolled in six or more Stage 2 and/or Stage 3 course units and do not wish to sit the WACE exam in their
6 th or 7 th course can apply for exemption. It is expected that
Students will sit a minimum of 5 examinations.

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Students opting out of the Stage 2 WACE exams; inform school of intention by 15 th May ; deadline is 1 st July .
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WACE exam exemptions for students studying VET and 3 or less Stage 2 or Stage 3 courses must be applied in writing to the Curriculum Council by 1 st July .
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WACE exam exemptions for students studying 6 or more examinable courses 1 st July.
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Students who are thinking of not sitting all of their WACE
(external) exams must see Ms Schofield or Ms Pendlebury.
Please don ’t leave it to the deadline.

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Application Form
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Academic Records of Year 11 & 12
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Personal Statement
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Referees- two
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ATAR
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WACE/English Competence
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Extra Curricula
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Interview
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Early Offer Program (for high achieving students) – Advertised late term 2 - conditions apply

 Tertiary Enabling Program ( Education,
Humanities & Business, Nursing & Life
Sciences)
 Foundation Program (Arts & Science,
Business, Education, Health Sciences,
Nursing)
 State Training Providers/TAFE Entry –
Certificate IV or higher

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All applicants must meet minimum entry requirements
Communication & Mathematics ;
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Courses are split into competitive and non -competitive for entry purposes;
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About 30% of courses are competitive and selection criteria need to be meet;
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Check the website for latest details:

Maximum score = 100 points
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Qualification pathwaymaximum score = 29 points eg Cert II Hospitality
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Work experience/employment – maximum score = 29 points; 0.002 points per hour worked
Includes Workplace Learning, work experience, voluntary work and paid work.
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Secondary education/Skill Development
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Maximum score = 42 points
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Scoring based on English result, plus best two other results
See the Training WA website: http://www.trainingwa.wa.gov.au/trainingcourses/detcms/portal/
Follow link ‘ Training Courses ’ / ’ TAFE Admissions ’ / ’ How To Apply – Full-time
TAFE ’ / ’ Entrance requirements for full-time study ’

To be competitive students taking a university pathway should aim to score:
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Stage 3 courses - a ‘ B ’ (65% +) or higher
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Stage 2 courses - an ‘ A ’ (75% +).
Students aiming for a STP/TAFE Certificate IV or
Diploma may need:
 ‘ A ’ grades
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National VET Qualification
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Work experience to be competitive.

 Change of Courses by Friday 6 th March; after this date ONLY after extenuating circumstances.
 Last date to change enrolments in Stage 2 course units. This includes: Opting out of sitting Stage 2
WACE examinations; enrolling into or withdrawing from Stage 2 course units.
1 st July
 Exam timetable published by 24 th July;
 Last date for enrolment amendments of courses with practical exams by 31 st July;

 Last date for enrolment amendments for Stage 3
Courses with no practical exams by 14 th September;
 Practical exams commence by 26 th September;
 Written exams 2 nd November – 27 th November;
 Results on the Internet from late December

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Students may wish to enrol in an examination as a Private
Candidate.
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This means that they cannot have studied that course at school or at S.I.D.E., although they may have studied the
Stage 1 course.
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Only the examination mark counts towards ATAR.
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Applications close 17 th June (without late fee) and a $38.00 cheque is payable to the Schools Curriculum & Standards
Authority. Forms are available from Ms Schofield or Ms
Pendlebury.
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Late applications will be accepted until 20 th July
(an extra fee will apply).

Special Exam Arrangements
Sickness and Misadventure
Preparing for Exams
Contacts and Publications

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For candidates who may be disadvantaged in demonstrating their knowledge and skills in the WACE exam.
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The problem must relate to examination situations.
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Evidence provided must come from the school, psychologist and medical practitioner.
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Apply for Special Examination Arrangements – completed applications close 19 th May .
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Contact Ms Barbara Goldflam by Friday 13 th March as the application process is extensive.

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For circumstances beyond student ’ s control.
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For temporary sickness non permanent disability.
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For sickness or misadventure occurring during or just prior to the exam.
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The candidate is responsible for gathering the evidence.
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Applications close 27 th November.
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Forms available from the exam centre ( or you can contact
Ms Martin).
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Decision is final appeal available on the process only.
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If approved, the SCSA calculates the examination mark using your school assessment as a basis. The higher of the actual examination mark and the calculated examination mark becomes the examination mark that is given to you for that examination.

Two things that can interfere greatly with revision:
 Not starting early enough;
 Not knowing how to revise ( if unsure – seek help/advise).
The Learning Support Advisors (Ms Goldflam and Ms
Sayers) have visited all Yr 12 Mentor classes to advise on
Study techniques.
A 6-week program of Study Skills will be run in the weeks leading up to Semester 1 & 2 exams.

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REGULAR MEALS
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REGULAR SLEEP
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REGULAR EXERCISE
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Know your best time to study.
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Don’t spend too long on any one course.
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Work in 45-50 minute sessions.
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Do the “easy” things when you are getting tired
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If there is not enough time – don’t leave out whole sections .
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Take it easy the night before an exam – don’t study late, do light revision only, do some general overview & diagrams.

Marks Adjustment Process
Facts Concerning Stage 2
Download @ www.tisc.edu.au/
The WACE Manual can be downloaded
@ http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/internet/Publications/WACE_Manual

303 Sevenoaks St, Cannington
Postal Address: PO Box 816, Cannington, WA, 6987 http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/internet/
(08) 9273 6300

Janet Schofield (0419 922 153) janet.schofield@education.wa.edu.au
Suzanne Pendlebury (Tuesday & Friday) suzanne.pendlebury@education.wa.edu.au
Lyn Johnson (Thursday) lyn.johnson@education.wa.edu.au
Bill Friday (Wednesday) william.friday@education.wa.edu.au

Barbara Goldflam (Everyday except Wednesday) barbara.goldflam@education.wa.edu.au
Cathy Sayers (Monday to Thursday) cathy.sayers@education.wa.edu.au