how to achieve op success innovation hall tuesday 11 feb 2014

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How to Achieve OP Success

Innovation Hall Tuesday 11 Feb 2014




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Acknowledgement to Country

We would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to the elders both past, present and future for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Indigenous Australia.




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Purpose of Tonight

1. Clarify what is an OP/QCE2. Review local landscape

• Modern post school pathways • School statistics

3. What OP can I expect?• Case Studies

4. Is the OP right for me?




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Our Success 82% of OP students achieved an OP 1-15 100% received an offer from QTAC (40

students – 39 Semester 1 & 1 Semester 2) 99% of students achieved their QCE 99% of students achieved at least one VET

qualification, with most Cert II or better.

% Achievement greater than State & Regional averages.




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Local Trends




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CHART 11 SUNSHINE COAST REGION EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY, 2011-12 AND 2031-32 BASE CASE




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Individual Pathways


Employment




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School Data

Note: 50% of students are OP eligible




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What is an OP

An OP is a student’s position in a statewide rank order based on their overall achievement in QSA-approved subjects. It indicates how well a student

has done in comparison to all other OP-eligible students in Queensland and is used for tertiary

entrance purposes only. Students are placed in one of 25 OP bands from OP1 (highest) to OP25 (lowest).




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How is an OP Calculated

• The OP score is a calculation that is based on:

– The student result in their best 5 authority subjects– The individual QCS Test score– The QCS Test Average score for the cohort completing

that subject




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The QCE is Queensland's senior school qualification, which is awarded to eligible

students usually at the end of Year 12.Requirements:1.Complete 3 subjects through year 11 and 122.Pass at least 1 semester of English3.Pass at least 1 semester of Maths4.Accrue 20 points worth of subject passes

What is a QCE




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What is a Selection Rank

• Selection ranks for OP-ineligible students are calculated by QSA and QTAC in consultation with tertiary institutions.

• Selection ranks are made up from your results in a mixture of Authority subjects, and/or Authority-registered subjects, and/or vocational education units of competency/modules undertaken in Years 11 and 12.

• The maximum selection rank you can get is around 90 (equivalent to an OP 6).

• In 2013 a certificate III in Allied Health/Fitness equated to an OP 16.




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KAWANA WATERS STATE COLLEGESEMESTER SUBJECT RANK ORDER-

FACULTY: Technology SUBJECT: TEACHER: YEAR: 2013 SEMESTER TERM3 or Verification No. students:

KEY

OP Eligible:Times New Roman (initial + surname)

Op Ineligible:Italics (initial + surname)

Sample students:Bold + A, B, C, D & E

VHA

+ 10 + 9 + 8 7 6 5 4

- 3 - 2 - 1

HA

+ 10 + 9 + 8 7 6 5 4

- 3 - 2 - 1

SA

+ 10 + 9 + 8 7 6 5 4

- 3 - 2 - 1

LA

+ 10 + 9 + 8 7 6 5 4

- 3 - 2 - 1

VLA

+ 10 + 9 + 8 7 6 5 4

- 3 - 2 - 1

Not rated students Reason




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OP 1QCS Grade - A




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OP 3QCS Grade – A




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OP 5QCS Grade - B




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OP 6QCS Grade - A




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OP 10QCS Grade - C




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OP 12QCS Grade - D




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OP 16QCS Grade - D




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OP 19QCS Grade - D




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OP 24QCS Grade - D




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Is the OP right for me?

1. All situations are unique. The pressures and stresses on individuals students are different.

2. School will be counselling students who are at risk of not getting their QCE over the full 2 years of senior schooling.




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QTAC ProcessQld Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC)

•Choose courses either at TAFE or Universities in QLD•Select preferences•Discuss with mentor and/ or Guidance Officer to ensure success•GO can assist in applying for courses in other states as well.




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