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Introduction
Year 11 and 12 at Halls Head College
In 2020 Halls Head College will continue to provide education for Years 7-12. In Senior School we have a focus
on providing course offerings which allow students to be successful in their chosen pathway. We have a highly
competitive sports program which has direct pathways to both University and Training WA. In addition, we have
a wide variety of engaging and relevant courses for students in Mathematical Sciences, Arts and the Humanities,
leading to University, further training or employment.
We have a strong pastoral care team who track progress and support all students. They will ensure all Senior
School students are closely monitored, and they will implement support strategies for any student who is
identified to be “at risk”. We will have regular information sessions to highlight Training WA and University
opportunities as well as to ensure students have up-to-date WACE (WA Certificate of Education) and ATAR
(Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) information.
Our teachers’ priority is to ensure frequent and effective communication occurs regarding students’ progress
and any urgent issues will be immediately identified. All staff have received the most up-to-date Professional
Learning regarding the implementation of the courses, and are highly professional and committed to providing
a quality education.
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS
Building relationships with staff from Year 7 sets a foundation for success
Regular reports – interims Week 8, Term 1 for all years including both Years 11 and 12 in all subjects
Ongoing opportunities for changing direction; case conferences at point of concern to ensure that pathways are the most appropriate to students and to maintain student effort.
Year 11 and 12 focus on success and success strategies in the first three weeks of each year sets the tone and develops skills
Quality and dedicated staff with a wealth of experience who care about our students
Regular communication via phone, mail, email and website to ensure that parents are kept in the loop
Workshops for students and parents to assist in building study skills and success behaviours, reduce stress and promote excellent outcomes
Implementation of the Advocacy Program designed to support the College’s Senior School students to navigate through a wide range of school leaver readiness requirements and presentations/information to inform students for ̀ life after secondary schooling’ such as work readiness, university and TAFE entrance, apprenticeships, study and examination techniques.
Aspire Sessions with our Senior School ATAR students to hone organisational and study skills
Partnership with Murdoch University to provide alternative access to University entrance through Big Picture Portfolio entrance, Head Start for Year 12 General Students and On track for Graduated Year 12 students seeking bridging course entry.
Outstanding support for students in academic, social and emotional arenas with Student Services Team and faculties working together to ensure our students are supported and successful.
Opportunities for counselling, support, dialogues or just questions for students and parents whenever needed
Please feel free to contact the Senior School Deputy or the Senior School Student Services Manager and Coordinator if you have any questions or queries. They can be contacted via phone on 9581 0600.
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Table of Contents
Introduction 2
Year 11 and 12 at Halls Head College 2
Support for Students 2
Table of Contents 3
Western Australian Certificate of Education 4
Senior Secondary Schooling in Western Australia 4
Overview of courses and programs 4
Table 1: General features of senior secondary courses and programs 5
Summary of WACE Achievement Requirements 6
Study options for the WACE 7
School-based achievement 7
Eligibility for Foundation courses 8
Enrolment criteria for EAL/D as a Year 12 student 8
VET in the WACE 2020 9
Authority Developed Workplace Learning (ADWPL) 10
Unique Student Identifier (USI) 11
School Assessment 12
Externally set tasks (EST) 12
Review of school assessments 12
ATAR examinations 13
Certification 14
For University Entrance 15
For TAFE or other Training Provider Entrance 17
Apprenticeships and Traineeships 17
Employment, Education and Training Websites 18
Summary of Courses Available at Halls Head College 19
List A and List B Courses offered for Year 11 2020 19
VET Certificates Courses available at Halls Head College 35
Vocational Education and Training Courses (VET) 35
Senior School Transition Program (SSTP) 43
VET Delivery to Secondary Students Courses available through TAFE 44
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Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
This section is relevant to all students seeking to achieve the WACE in 2021.
SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLING IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
The Western Australian Statement of Student Achievement (WASSA) is issued to all Year 12 students at the
completion of their secondary schooling. The WASSA provides a formal record of what students leaving in Year
12 have achieved as a result of their school education in Western Australia
The Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) is the certificate that students in Western Australia
receive on successful completion of their senior secondary education. The WACE requires students to
demonstrate breadth and depth of study, and to reach specified achievement standards, including a literacy and
numeracy standard. The WACE is recognised nationally in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), by
universities and other tertiary institutions, industry and training providers.
Whilst students typically complete a WACE in their final two years of Senior Secondary School, there is no
specified time limit for completion. Study towards achievement of the WACE can be undertaken over a
lifetime.
Overview of Courses and Programs
Students come from diverse backgrounds and have varying needs. They may be interested in university study,
have specific vocations in mind involving further education and training, or intend to enter the workforce after
leaving school.
For this reason, senior secondary schooling in Western Australia offers a wide range of courses and programs
that enable students to study courses similar to those offered in other parts of Australia and provide multiple
pathways to university, training and employment.
Five types of courses and two types of programs are available. A full list of courses offered by Halls Head College
and their codes is provided. Students who complete any of the courses or programs outlined below will receive
a WASSA.
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Table 1: General features of senior secondary courses and programs
Courses and Programs
General Features
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) courses
These courses are examined by the Authority. Student results in ATAR courses are used by the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) to calculate a student’s Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). The ATAR is used to determine eligibility for university entrance. Students seeking to achieve an ATAR will need to complete a minimum of four Year 12 ATAR courses, excluding unacceptable combinations ATAR courses are for students who are aiming to go to university.
Students must be prepared to commit to a home study program, in addition to the completion of homework and assignments, in order to be successful in achieving an ATAR. In Year 11 it is typically accepted that a minimum of 2 hours per night will be needed to ensure success with ATAR courses. In Year 12, more home study time may be required at intervals to ensure Year 12 ATAR success.
General courses
These courses are not externally examined. However, they each have an externally set task (EST) which is set by the Authority. General courses are for students who are typically aiming to enter further vocationally based training or the workforce straight from school.
Foundation courses
These courses provide a focus on functional literacy and numeracy skills, practical work‐related experience and the opportunity to build personal skills that are important for life and work. The Foundation courses are not designed, nor intended, to be an alternative senior secondary pathway. Foundation courses are for students who have not been able to demonstrate the minimum standard for literacy and/or numeracy before Year 11 and are unlikely to do so before the end of Year 12 without significant levels of student support.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications
VET qualifications are for students wishing to participate in nationally recognised training. VET achievement is recognised within the WACE if it is certified by a registered training organisation (RTO). RTO certification assures the public that an individual has met all relevant standards in the delivery and assessment of a qualification as regulated by the VET sector.
VET qualifications may contribute to the WACE through VET credit transfer which refers to any nationally endorsed qualification or nationally recognised accredited course that is used by a student to contribute towards their WACE. Qualifications undertaken as VET credit transfer contribute to the WACE as unit equivalents and may be used to meet the Certificate II or higher requirement.
Endorsed programs
These programs provide access to areas of learning not covered by WACE courses or VET programs and contribute to the WACE as unit equivalents. Endorsed programs are for students wishing to participate in programs which are delivered in a variety of settings by schools, workplaces, universities and community organisations.
ATAR, General and Foundation courses are offered at two year levels – Year 11, comprising Units 1 and 2, and Year 12, comprising Units 3 and 4.
For ATAR, General, and Foundation courses, each unit is nominally 55 hours contact time. For VET industry specific courses, the unit time is dependent on the qualification and may require more than 55 hours per unit.
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For ATAR, General and Foundation courses:
the two Year 11 units are typically studied and reported to the Authority as a pair, but may be studied and reported separately
the two Year 12 units must be studied and reported to the Authority as a pair. Note: The Authority’s recommendation is for schools to enrol students in pairs of units in both Year 11 and Year 12. Where a student transfers between Year 11 courses or units after Semester 1 the school can report student achievement for two separate units.
Summary of WACE achievement requirements
General requirements
Students must:
demonstrate a minimum standard of literacy (reading and writing) and a minimum standard of numeracy
complete a minimum of 20 units or equivalents to ensure Breadth and Depth with their studies
complete at least four Year 12 ATAR courses* – or
complete at least five Year 12 General courses and/or ATAR courses or equivalent** – or
complete a Certificate II (or higher) VET qualification*** in combination with ATAR, General or Foundation
courses. Note: the partial completion of a Certificate III or higher VET qualification may meet this
requirement according to predetermined criteria.
*Note: In the context of ATAR courses in the WACE, the term ‘complete’ requires that a student sits the ATAR course written examination (and courses with practical components, must complete both the written and practical examinations) or has an approved sickness/misadventure application for not sitting the examination in that course. Students who do not sit the ATAR course examination will not have a course mark or grade recorded on their WASSA, nor will they receive an ATAR course report.
**Note: Students who are enrolled in Foundation Courses will need to complete a Certificate II or higher VET qualification
to achieve their WACE.
***Note: In the context of VET in the WACE, the term ‘complete’ requires that a student has been deemed competent in
all units that make up a full qualification.
Literacy and Numeracy Standard Students may:
Pre-qualify through achieving Band 8 or higher in the reading, writing and numeracy tests of NAPLAN
completed in Year 9.
Demonstrate the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy by successfully completing the relevant
components of OLNA (Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment) in Years 10, 11 or 12.
Breadth and Depth Students must
complete a minimum of 20 units, which may include unit equivalents attained through VET and/or endorsed
programs. This requirement must include at least:
o a minimum of ten Year 12 units or the equivalent o four units from an English course, post-year 10, including at least one pair of Year 12 units from an
English Learning Area Course. o one pair of Year 12 units from each of List A (arts/languages/social sciences) and List B
(mathematics/science/technology) courses.
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Achievement Standard
Students must achieve 14 C grades or higher (or equivalents) in Year 11 and Year 12 units, including at least six
C grades or higher in Year 12 units (or equivalents).
Unit Equivalents
Unit equivalents can be obtained through VET qualifications and/or endorsed programs. The maximum unit
equivalents available through these programs is eight units – four Year 11 units and four Year 12 units. Students
may obtain unit equivalence as follows:
up to eight unit equivalents through the completion of VET qualifications, or
up to four unit equivalents through completion of endorsed programs, or
up to eight unit equivalents through a combination of VET qualifications and endorsed programs, but with
endorsed programs contributing no more than four unit equivalents.
For VET Qualifications:
a Certificate I is equivalent to two Year 11 units a Certificate II is equivalent to two Year 11 and two Year 12 units a Certificate III or higher is equivalent to two Year 11 and four Year 12 units a partially completed Certificate III or higher is equivalent to two Year 11 and two Year 12 units (credit only
allocated if the criteria for partial completion is met).
For endorsed programs, unit equivalence is identified on the Authority’s approved list of endorsed programs.
Study options for the WACE
In selecting study options for the WACE, students must bear in mind:
the List A and List B subject requirement
the enrolment criteria (eligibility) for Languages and English as an Additional Language or Dialect (forms and information are available on the Authority website)
the enrolment criteria for Foundation courses.
Students wishing to receive an ATAR are required to complete a minimum of four ATAR courses in Year 12.
As syllabus content of a course increases in complexity from Year 11 to Year 12, a student is not permitted to complete Year 12 units in a course and subsequently enrol in Year 11 units in the same course.
Students should also be aware that if they choose to study more than four units in different courses in a particular subject (e.g. Physics ATAR and Physics General), only four units in total will contribute towards achievement of the WACE for any one subject.
School-based Achievement
A student’s school‐based achievement in ATAR, General and Foundation courses is recorded in grades (A, B, C,
D or E) and marks out of 100. A student’s school-based achievement for a Year 12 course must be recorded for
a pair of units i.e. one mark and one grade. A student’s school-based achievement for a Year 11 course may be
recorded for each pair of units (i.e. one mark and grade), or for each unit completed (i.e. two marks and two
grades).
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Student achievement in VET industry specific courses is recorded as ‘completed’ upon completion of all course
requirements. The notation ‘completed’ counts as a C grade for the WACE requirements.
Student achievement in VET programs is competency‐based and specific requirements are outlined in national
training packages or accredited courses.
Student achievement in endorsed programs is reported as the particular program that has been completed.
Eligibility for Foundation Courses
There are two ways in which students can demonstrate the minimum standard of literacy (reading and writing)
and numeracy: prequalification through Year 9 National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN);
or demonstration of the required standard (achievement of Category 3) in the Online Literacy and Numeracy
Assessment (OLNA).
Students who have demonstrated:
achievement of Band 8 or higher in NAPLAN (for reading, writing and numeracy) or achieved Category 3
(minimum standard) in OLNA for of literacy (reading and writing) and/or Numeracy Year 10 are not eligible
to enrol in Foundation Courses for Mathematics and/or English.
Students who have not demonstrated:
the minimum standard of literacy (reading and/or writing) and numeracy through Year 9 NAPLAN and based on current evidence, will not achieve OLNA without further support (Category 1 or based on teacher judgement – Category 2) are eligible to enrol in Foundation English and Mathematics Note: if a student has not sat NAPLAN or OLNA and based on teacher recommendation, students may apply to enrol in Foundation courses for English and Mathematics. The application will then be considered by the Authority for final approval.
Students who demonstrate:
the minimum standard of literacy and/or numeracy in Semester 1 of Year 11 are not eligible to continue in the associated Foundation courses in Semester 2 of that year.*
the minimum standard of literacy and/or Numeracy in Semester 2 of Year 11 or during Year 12 will be permitted to continue in Foundation English and other List A and B Foundation courses in Year 12
*Note: In some circumstances, schools may apply to the Authority seeking permission for a student to remain in the Foundation course/s. Approval for remaining in these courses will be given by the Authority. Enrolment criteria for EAL/D as a Year 12 student
If you do not speak Standard Australian English as your home language or are profoundly deaf and have had limited schooling in English or a limited period of residence in a country where English is not widely used, you may be eligible to enrol in EAL/D. Eligibility criteria do not apply for this course in Year 11, but they do in Year 12. There is a form that needs to be completed by the start of Year 12 to ensure that you are permitted to enrol in EAL/D in Year 12. As this form will also entitle eligible students to have an additional ten-minutes time during. the OLNA, Halls Head College’s EAL/D Coordinator will support students in their completion of the form from Year 10 onwards and submit completed applications to SCSA.
The form is available for you to download at: www.scsa.wa.edu.au/internet/Events_and_Forms/Application_Order_Forms
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VET in the WACE 2020
This section is relevant to all VET students.
Requirements and recognition arrangements of VET for the WACE 2020
VET qualifications are for students wishing to participate in nationally recognised training. All VET qualifications
require registered training organisations (RTO) delivery, assessment and quality control under the relevant VET
regulatory body. A Certificate II or higher is one option for meeting the requirements to achieve WACE. VET
credit transfer can contribute up to eight (8) of the 20 units you need to achieve your WACE. These qualifications
contribute to the WACE as unit equivalents.
There are specific requirements under which a partially completed* Certificate III or higher qualification will be
accepted as satisfying the minimum requirement. *Note: In this context of VET in the WACE, the term ‘complete’
requires that a student has been deemed competent in all units that make up the partial Certificate III or higher
qualification. See table below:
Table 1: VET credit transfer and unit equivalence
Completed
qualification
Total
Equivalents
Year 11 Credit
Allocation (Unit
Equivalents)
Year 12 Credit
Allocation (Unit
Equivalents)
Satisfies the minimum VET
Qualification requirement
For WACE
Certificate I1 2 units 2 0 No
Certificate II 2 4 units 2 2 Yes
Certificate III or higher- Partial3 4 units 2 2 Yes
Certificate III or higher- Full 6 units 2 4 Yes
For more information on how VET contributes towards your WACE visit the Authority’s VET web page at
http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/vet/how-vet-contributes-towards-wace.
1 Equivalence is only awarded for completed Certificate I qualifications where the total achievement in units of competency is equal to or greater than 110 nominal hours (the
equivalent of two course units).
2 Equivalence is only awarded for completed Certificate II qualifications where the total achievement in units of competency is equal to or greater than 220 nominal hours (the
equivalent of four course units). Certificate II qualifications with units of competency that are less than 220 nominal hours in total will meet the minimum Certificate II
requirement however the qualification will only contribute towards the WACE as two Year 11 unit equivalents.
3 A student may be awarded unit equivalence for partial completion of a Certificate III or higher and deemed to have satisfied the Cert II minimum qualification requirement
where it has been demonstrated that there has been insufficient time to complete the qualification by the end of Year 12, or there are age or other appropriate restrictions
associated with the qualification, and the student is enrolled in and successfully completes the equivalent of 220 nominal hours from Year 12 enrolments only. Nominal hours
will not be calculated for results that identify that the student has already achieved the unit in previous years, or has been withdrawn, or where the student did not
commence/participate in the first instance.
VET/Endorsed program contribution to WACE 2020
VET qualifications do not credit to the WACE breadth and depth of study requirements because they are not
identified as List A or List B. This rule applies to both VET credit transfer programs and VET industry specific
courses.
Of the 20 units required for WACE a maximum of eight (four in Year 11 and four in Year 12) may be
substituted by VET credit transfer and endorsed programs through unit equivalents.
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An endorsed program is a learning program that has been developed for senior secondary students (Years 10 –
12) and can be delivered as part of the school curriculum or as extra-curricular activities.
Benefits:
Gain extra points towards your WACE/WASSA
Get recognition for voluntary work
Can assist with scholarships or UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) interview
There are two types of Endorsed Programs:
Authority Developed Endorsed Programs such as:
ADCAP – Community Arts Performance
ADCS - Community Service
ADESP - Elite Sports Performance
ADMPE – Music Performance Ensemble
ADOEP – Off-Campus Enrichment Program e.g. Country Week
ADRP - Recreational Pursuits
ADSP - School Production
ADWPL – Workplace Learning
Note: Many students are involved in activities at the school which qualify as Community Service, some examples are: recycling, Maths tutoring, helping with fund raisers.
Private Provider Endorsed Programs some of these include:
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music e.g. Music performance
Australian Air Force Cadets e.g. Basic Stage Training
Department of Parks and Wildlife e.g. Bushrangers
Royal Life Saving Society WA Inc. e.g. Bronze Medallion
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award e.g. Bronze, Silver and Gold
The Graduate College of Dance e.g. Classical Ballet
Western Australian Debating Team Incorporated e.g. Senior Debating Program
If you think your child may qualify for inclusion in an Endorsed Program, contact Training Pathways staff for more information and for the full list of endorsed programs visit SCSA website. https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/syllabus-and-support-materials/endorsed-programs
Authority Developed Workplace Learning (ADWPL) $30.00
Workplace Learning is an Authority-developed endorsed program that is managed by Training Pathways
Workplace Officer at Halls Head College. To complete this endorsed program, a student must be deemed work
ready and work in one or more paid or unpaid workplace/s to develop a set of transferable workplace skills. The
student must record the number of hours completed and the tasks undertaken in the workplace in the
Authority’s Workplace Learning Logbook. The student must also provide evidence of his/her knowledge and
understanding of the workplace skills by completing the Authority’s Workplace Learning Skills Journal after each
55 hours completed in the workplace.
The total number of hours completed in the workplace is reported on a student’s Western Australian Statement
of Student Achievement
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ADWPL contributes as unit equivalence and is allocated on the basis of one unit equivalent for each 55 hours in
the workplace, to a maximum of four units. That is:
Less than 55 hours = 0- unit equivalents
55 – 109 hours = 1 unit equivalent
110 – 164 hours = 2 unit equivalents
165 – 219 hours = 3 unit equivalents
220 + hours = 4 unit equivalents
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Students undertaking nationally recognised training in 2015 and beyond are required to have a Unique Student
Identifier (USI). The Training Pathways team can provide details on this process. Information about the USI is
offered in a variety of languages from the following website:
http://www.usi.gov.au/other-languages/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.usi.gov.au/other-languages/Pages/default.aspx
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School Assessment
This section is relevant to all students.
Grades and School Marks
To be assigned a grade in a WACE unit pair, you must have had the opportunity to complete your school’s education and assessment programs for the unit, unless there are exceptional circumstances that are acceptable to the school. Teachers of Year 11 and Year 12 students submit results to the Authority at the end of the school year based on assessments such as classroom tests, in-class work, assignments, practical work and examinations. You will receive a grade A, B, C, D or E for each unit pair you have completed. The notation of ‘U’ can be used non-final year students who, for reasons acceptable to the school, do not complete the assessment program. Only students who will be returning the following year to complete the assessment program can be awarded a ‘U’ notation. You will also receive a school mark in the range 0 to 100 for each unit pair of an ATAR or General course you complete. In Year 11 there may be occasions when you need to change your course enrolment at the completion of Semester 1 (e.g. you may nominate to transfer from an ATAR course to a General course). Only in these cases will you receive a grade and mark for each individual unit you have completed. You will receive a ‘completed’ status instead of a grade for VETis course unit pairs. The notation ‘completed’ counts the same as a C grade. If you do not complete the requirements of a VETis course you will be awarded a ‘U’ notation (see above) and WACE credit may contribute as VET unit equivalence, depending on how much of the course you have finished. Endorsed programs are not comprised of units, but a completed endorsed program is allocated one, two, three or four unit equivalents.
Adjustment of grades and school marks
During the school year, the Authority uses several procedures to ensure that the grades awarded by different schools are comparable. Grades assigned by your school are based on the Authority’s grade descriptions for each course. The grades you receive from your school are provisional until confirmed by the Authority. Your school is required to advise you in writing if any changes are made to your provisional grades during the approval process. However, the Authority adjusts the grades assigned by a school only in exceptional circumstances. Externally set tasks (EST)
An EST is a common task that all students enrolled in a General course and a Foundation course will do in Semester 1 of Year 12. The task is set by the Authority, completed by students under test conditions, and is worth 15 per cent of the final mark for that pair of units. ESTs are marked by your teacher using a marking key provided by the Authority.
Review of school assessments
Schools must inform students in writing of their grades by a date specified annually by the Authority (usually in late October). If you believe that your grade and/or school mark is incorrect, you should make a request in writing to your school for a review of the result.
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ATAR Examinations
This section is relevant to students who intend to enrol in ATAR Units 3 and 4 (typically
Year 12 students).
ATAR Examinations
The Authority sets, administers and marks ATAR examinations for ATAR Units 3 and 4 in all courses.
Each ATAR examination assesses the specific content, understandings, knowledge and skills described in the
syllabus for the pair of units studied. Each syllabus is available on the relevant course page of the Authority
website at http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/internet/Senior_Secondary/Courses/WACE_Courses.
All ATAR examinations have written papers and some also include practical, oral, performance or portfolio
examinations. The practical ATAR examinations are held in the first week of the Term 3 school holidays, on
weekends and the Queen’s Birthday public holiday and during the second and third weeks of Term 4. Written
examinations will start on the first Monday in November.
ATAR examinations provide students and the wider community with confidence about the standards achieved
at the end of Year 12. They also make it possible to compare the achievement of students, regardless of the
school attended.
At Halls Head College, Year 12 ATAR students will sit their ̀ Mock’ ATAR school-based examinations the second
week of the Term 3 School Holidays.
Enrolling in examinations
When you enrol in a Year 12 ATAR course, you will be automatically
enrolled to sit the ATAR examination in that course.
If you are applying for university admission, you should check that
your course selections meet the entry requirements. University
admission information is available on the TISC website at
www.tisc.edu.au.
Special examination arrangements
Special arrangements may be made if you have permanent or temporary disabilities that may disadvantage you
in an examination situation. If your disability prevents you having reasonable access to an examination, your
school must submit an application on your behalf. Information about how to do this will be made available to
your school at the start of Year 12.
If you are
applying for university
admission, you should
check that your course
selections meet the entry requirements.
http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/internet/Senior_Secondary/Courses/WACE_Courseshttp://www.tisc.edu.au/
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Certification
This section is relevant to all students. It provides information regarding the reporting
of results in Year 12.
Folio of achievement
At the end of senior secondary schooling, all students who have satisfactorily completed any WACE course unit,
VET certificate or endorsed program will receive a folio of achievement. This folio may include one or more of
the following:
WACE
WASSA
WACE course report (ATAR courses only)
Award certificates achieved
The WACE indicates that you have satisfied the requirements for WACE achievement.
The WASSA formally records, where appropriate:
the meeting of WACE requirements or a statement of literacy and numeracy
exhibitions and awards granted
WACE combined mark
grades and marks achieved in course units
VET qualifications
endorsed programs successfully completed
number of community service hours completed, if reported by your school
results in WACE courses from previous years.
The WACE ATAR course report (ATAR courses only) records:
school grades
school marks
raw examination marks
standardised examination marks
WACE combined mark
State-wide distribution of combined marks
the number of candidates receiving a combined mark in the pair of units.
A course that has a practical examination component will have the written and practical marks reported
separately.
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For University Entrance
To be considered for university admission as a school leaver, an applicant must -
meet the requirements for the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) as prescribed by
the School Curriculum and Standards Authority;
achieve competence in English as prescribed by the individual universities;
obtain a sufficiently high Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) for entry to a particular university
and/or course (Edith Cowan University may not require an ATAR for some pathways); and
satisfy any prerequisites or special requirements for entry to particular courses.
Alternative Pathways to University in WA (information correct as at June 2019)
Entry into Selected Courses at Curtin University
Alternative entry is available in selected courses for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin's ATAR
entry through the submission of a portfolio. You can visit http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/school-
leavers/how-to-getin/flexible-entry-pathways/portfolio.cfm for further information in regard to the portfolio
requirements and application process. Please be advised that an interview might be required as part of the
application process. Please also refer to the following link for more alternative entry pathways -
https://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/undergraduate/pathways/
Entry into Selected Courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU)
ECU offers an additional pathway for entry by school leaver students. To be considered for admission by the
Experience Based Entry Scheme, school leavers must meet WACE, English competency requirements, satisfy
any prerequisites or special requirements for entry to particular courses and have studied a minimum of four
courses in Year 12, three of which need to be ATAR level. Applications will be partially assessed prior to release
of final results. Detailed information about the requirements for the Experience Based Entry Scheme Pathway
to ECU may be obtained from Student Recruitment on 134 328 or www.ecugetready.com.au. For further
information for alternative pathways please access the following link - https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-
students/applying.
Entry to Selected Courses at Murdoch University
Murdoch University offers a portfolio pathway for admission to the Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and
Creative Writing, and Theatre and Drama; Bachelor of Communication degrees in Journalism, and Strategic
Communication; Bachelor of Creative Media degrees in Games Art and Design, Graphic Design, Photography,
Screen Production, and Sound. Students must satisfy Murdoch’s English requirement and should apply
through TISC but submit their portfolios directly to Domestic Admissions at Murdoch University. Portfolios
will be assessed by academic staff in the relevant discipline. For more information see
https://www.murdoch.edu.au/study/undergraduate-students/admissions-pathways.
Entry to Selected Courses at Notre Dame University
Please refer to the following website - https://www.notredame.edu.au/study/pathways/alternative-entry-
fremantle
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School Leavers with AQF/TAFE/RTP Qualifications
Curtin University Curtin University will expect school leaver age applicants who seek entry via this pathway to have, as a minimum:
successfully completed an AQF/TAFE Certificate IV; and
achieved WACE; and
met Curtin University’s competence in English requirement; and
met course prerequisite requirements. Edith Cowan University ECU will expect school leaver age applicants who seek entry via this pathway to have, as a minimum:
successfully completed an ECU approved AQF/RTO Certificate IV as part of their Year 12 studies; and
achieved WACE; and
met ECU’s competence in English requirement; and
met course prerequisite requirements. Students may apply direct to ECU. Murdoch University School leavers will be eligible for admission into most Murdoch degree courses, with successful completion of a Certificate IV. They must also have:
achieved WACE; and
met Murdoch’s competence in English requirement. The University of Western Australia The University of Western Australia will accept an AQF/TAFE qualification at Diploma level as a basis of admission for the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Design and Science courses. Separate evidence of English competence is also required. However, school leavers using a diploma achieved during their Years 11 and 12 must also have:
achieved WACE; and
met UWA’s competence in English requirement.
University Application Procedures
Information about applying to the universities and admission to undergraduate courses will be typically sent to
Year 12 students at their schools in August. Application will be via the TISC website.
The closing date for applications is normally the end of September. Late applications will incur a late fee. Offers
of admission are made by the universities in the second half of January and in early February.
Any further information about application procedures may be obtained from TISC. Enquiries about mid-year
entry, external studies and particular course requirements should be directed to the university concerned.
Applications need to be made through TISC when the applicant is:
an Australian citizen;
a New Zealand citizen; or
approved/granted Australian permanent resident status.
International students do not fit these categories and will need to apply directly to the International Office at
the relevant university. Full details regarding individual university entrance requirements and processes are
available from the TISC website: www.tisc.edu.au. The University Admission booklet is available on the website,
but please note that is it subject to change.
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For TAFE or other Training Provider Entrance
To gain entry into training programs with a State Training Provider such as TAFE, applicants need to meet the entrance requirements for the chosen course. Where a course is deemed to be competitive, applicants are required to meet both the entrance requirements and selection criteria. Selection criteria will focus on secondary education achievement, skill development, previous qualifications and workplace learning (paid or unpaid).
There are several TAFE Institutes and other Training Providers in WA, and more broadly across Australia offering qualifications across a range of industry sectors. In recognition of changing lifestyles, higher education has become more flexible with courses being offered full time, part time, online or on campus. School leavers seeking entry to TAFE or a private training provider should consider:
achieving OLNA or pre-Qualifying via NAPLAN completing at least one Certificate II or higher qualification, two of these further enhances the student
currency if a course entry is particularly competitive achieving competence in English developing skills that will value add to their chosen pathway satisfy any prerequisites or special requirements for entry to particular courses.
NB: Students do not have to have achieved a WACE or have completed Year 12 to enter TAFE or training with another provider.
However, if students decide to leave school and continue learning in the training system full time it is recommended to be sure of your pathway, the commitment required and the work involved as it is extremely difficult to transition back into school. This is due to the amount of course work that may have been missed and the readjustment back into the school system can prove challenging.
Students who are interested in applying for a position at TAFE are strongly advised to access the latest information and
application dates available from www.dtwd.wa.gov.au and www.TafeChoices.com, or contact the Colleges Training Pathways team.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Students can begin a training qualification in Years 10, 11 and 12 at the same time as completing the Western
Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) through a School based Apprenticeship or Traineeship. Students
generally enrol in the Colleges Senior Secondary Transition Program (SSTP) and attend school for three days,
one day in the workplace and one day at a registered training organisation.
Apprenticeships and traineeships combine practical experience at work with structured training that leads to a
nationally recognised qualification.
The College can provide further information about the Australian Apprenticeship System through its Training
Pathways Team.
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Employment, Education and Training Website
The following websites may assist students with some learning and employment pathway options:
CAREERS
My Future: www.myfuture.edu.au
Australia’s Careers Online: www.careersonline.com.au
Skillsroad: www.skillsroad.com.au
Defence Jobs: www.defencejobs.gov.au
The Good Universities Guide: http://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/
(Find courses at Australia’s universities, TAFEs and training colleges)
UNIVERSITY
Tertiary Institutions Service Centre: www.tisc.edu.au
Curtin University: www.curtin.edu.au
Edith Cowan University: www.ecu.edu.au
Murdoch University: www.murdoch.edu.au
Open Universities Australia: www.open.edu.au
University of Notre dame: www.nd.edu.au
University of WA: www.uwa.edu.au
TRAINING
Apprenticeships Australia and
Energy Apprenticeships Group: http://cciwa.com/Apprenticeships-WA/about
Australian Apprenticeship Support: www.apprenticeshipsupport.com.au
Australian Council for Private
Education and Training: http://www.acpet.edu.au/students/acpet-catalogue/
Dept of Training and Workforce Development WA: www.dtwd.wa.gov.au
Electrical Group Training: www.egt.net.au
Hospitality Group Training: www.hgtwa.com.au
Master Plumbers and Gas Fitters Association WA: www.masterplumbers.asn.au
Motor Trades Association WA: www.mtawa.com.au
TAFE Institutes WA: www.TafeChoices.com
Industry Training Councils WA: www.dtwd.wa.gov.au
(Workforce planning and development tab, click on Training Councils)
http://www.myfuture.edu.au/http://www.careersonline.com.au/http://www.skillsroad.com.au/http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/http://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/http://www.tisc.edu.au/http://www.curtin.edu.au/http://www.ecu.edu.au/http://www.murdoch.edu.au/http://www.open.edu.au/http://www.nd.edu.au/http://www.uwa.edu.au/http://cciwa.com/Apprenticeships-WA/abouthttp://www.apprenticeshipsupport.com.au/http://www.acpet.edu.au/students/acpet-catalogue/http://www.dtwd.wa.gov.au/http://www.egt.net.au/http://www.hgtwa.com.au/http://www.masterplumbers.asn.au/http://www.mtawa.com.au/http://www.tafechoices.com/http://www.dtwd.wa.gov.au/
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Summary of Courses On Offer at Halls Head College
LIST A and LIST B Courses offered for Year 11, 2020
WACE breadth-of-study list for the WACE
To ensure an appropriate breadth of study in your senior secondary studies, you are required to select at least
one Year 11 course from each of List A and List B.
List A (Arts/Languages/Social Sciences) List B (Mathematics/Science/Technology)
Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies—General Biology – ATAR and General
Accounting and Finance—General Chemistry – ATAR and General
Ancient History -General Engineering Studies - General
Career and Enterprise - General Human Biology – ATAR and General
Drama—ATAR and General Marine and Maritime Studies - General
Economics - ATAR Materials Design and Technology Metal – ATAR and
General
English ATAR Materials Design and Technology Wood - General
English General Applied Information Technology - General
English as an Additional Language or Dialect – ATAR and General
Mathematics Essential - General
English Foundation (eligibility required) Mathematics: Specialist - ATAR
Geography - General Mathematics Methods - ATAR
Media Production and Analysis – ATAR and General Mathematics Applications - ATAR
Modern History—ATAR Mathematics Foundation (eligibility required)
Philosophy and Ethics—ATAR Physical Education Studies – ATAR and General
Politics and Law—ATAR Physics - ATAR
Visual Arts—ATAR and General Psychology – ATAR and General
NOTE: Due to timetabling constraints, it may not be possible to timetable courses if they are chosen by a very
small number of students. Resourcing of rooms may also be a factor taken into consideration.
Students enrolling in ATAR Courses should be achieving at grades of B or higher in Academic Extension Courses
for English, HaSS, Mathematics and Science or in Health and Physical Education, the Arts and Technologies.
VET COURSES: Costs for Certificate II or III Vocational and Education and Training Courses have costs that
include auspicing and certification.
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WACE
Summary of courses
THE ARTS
Drama: ATAR, General
Media Production and Analysis: ATAR, General
Music: General
Visual Arts: ATAR General
Drama ATAR AEDRA
The Drama ATAR course focuses on drama in practice and aesthetic understanding as students integrate their
knowledge and skills. They engage in drama processes such as improvisation, play building, text interpretation,
playwriting and dramaturgy. This allows them to create original drama and interpret a range of texts written or
devised by others by adapting the theoretical approaches of drama practitioners like Stanislavski and Brecht.
Students’ work in this course includes production and design aspects involving directing, scenography,
costumes, props, promotional materials, and sound and lighting. Increasingly, students use new technologies,
such as digital sound and multimedia. They present drama to make meaning for a range of audiences and adapt
their drama to suit different performance settings. The focus in this course is on both individual and ensemble
performance, as well as the roles of actor, director, scenographer, lighting designer, sound designer, costume
designer and dramaturge.
Minimum Entry Requirements: B grade in English year 10 B grade in year 10 drama
Cost: $170
Drama General GEDRA
The Drama General course focuses on drama in practice and aesthetic understanding as students integrate
their knowledge and skills. They engage in drama processes such as improvisation, play building, text
interpretation, playwriting and dramaturgy. This allows them to create original drama and interpret a range of
texts written or devised by others by adapting the theoretical approaches of drama practitioners like
Stanislavski and Brecht. Students’ work in this course includes production and design aspects involving
directing, scenography, costumes, props, promotional materials, and sound and lighting. Increasingly, students
use new technologies, such as digital sound and multimedia. They present drama to make meaning for a range
of audiences and adapt their drama to suit different performance settings. The focus in this course is primarily
on ensemble performance.
Minimum Entry Requirements: C grade in English year 10 C grade in year 10 Drama
Cost: $140
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Media Production and Analysis ATAR AEMPA
Media studies the forces that surround and pervade us in societies, advertisements, audiences, values/attitudes,
points of view, driving narrative, representation, subcultures, cultural contexts and trends, controls/constraints.
The syllabus includes areas of study such as creation of short film based on genre of your choice, music video
clip, DJ spiele – Top 10 Countdown, National Geographic article, Film Noir films based on dark film genre, Film
Auteur - film based on influences of directors studied, film trailers, posters and DVD covers, stop/slow motion,
animated film making, recreation of Hollywood film or scene from film, photo essay on particular genre or
photographer, scripting and rescripting of narrative for film creation, research study of Facebook, documentary
styles, study of film and genre, production submissions for films created, media business proposal, print
advertisements, documentary study, photo essays, film as art, photo journalism, alternative/experimental film.
Students in Upper School Media, Year 11 and 12, will have a choice of the above projects to work on through
the 2 years of the course.
Cost: $120
Media Production and Analysis General GEMPA
Media studies the forces that surround and pervade us in societies, advertisements, audiences, values/attitudes,
points of view, driving narrative, representation, subcultures, cultural contexts and trends.
Syllabus includes areas of study such as creation of short film based on genre of your choice, music video clip,
DJ spiele – Top 10 Countdown, National Geographic article, film Noir films based on dark film genre, Film Auteur
- film based on influences of directors studied, film trailers, posters and DVD covers, stop/slow motion, animated
film making, recreation of Hollywood film or scene from film, photo essay on particular genre or photographer,
scripting and rescripting of narrative for film creation, research study of Facebook, documentary styles, study of
film and genre, media business proposal, print advertisements, documentary study, photo essays, film as art,
photo journalism, alternative/experimental film.
Students in Upper School Media, Year 11 and 12, will have a choice of the above projects to work on through
the 2 years of the course.
Cost: $120
Visual Arts General GEVAR
Elevate your visual arts skills in this senior school Visual Arts course. Become an artist in your own right and find
your creative voice by producing and responding to both 2D and 3D artworks in a variety of mediums. Students
will have the opportunity to exhibit their work in the local community and beyond and work closely with artists
in residence.
The Visual Arts General course encourages students to develop creative art production skills and build their
resilience and problem solving abilities encompassing the practice and theory of the broad areas of art, craft and
design. Students engage in traditional, modern and contemporary media and techniques within the broad areas of
art forms. Students have opportunities to express their imagination and develop understandings and a critical
awareness that assists them to appreciate, and make, informed evaluations of art. Students become aware that
artists gain inspiration and generate ideas from diverse sources, including what is experiences, learned about,
believed in, valued, imagines or invented. The breadth of this focus allows choice of learning contexts that are
related to student’s interests.
Minimum entrance requirements are a C grade in either Year 9 or 10 Visual Arts courses, and a C grade in Year
10 English.
Cost: $150
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Music General GEMUS
Cost: $200
Visual Arts ATAR AEVAR
This course is designed for students who intend to study the Arts at a tertiary level. This rigorous course offers
students opportunities to engage with the social, political and cultural purposes of art making and art interpretation.
Additionally, it provides students with the opportunity to identify and explore concepts or issues of personal
significance in the presentation of a sustained, articulate and authentic body of work.
Students will undertake drawing and studio practice to develop awareness that each artist has their own particular
way of expressing personal vision. Students will examine distinctly individualized styles and approaches by
artists, for example representational, expressive, or abstract, and explore these modes in their own work. The use
of visual language will also allow students greater understanding of how their own art can convey meaning. Use
of a range of art forms and technologies such as drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, graphic design and digital
art will be encouraged to allow students to explore, create and communicate their ideas. The work will be
presented both informally, and formally in an exhibition at the end of the year.
Visual Arts - ATAR has a greater theoretical component than Visual Arts - General and demands a high level of
self-determination, personal organisation and individual research. A sound academic ability is essential for
success and a high level of practical skills is an advantage. The Visual Arts - ATAR course is 50% Art Production
and 50% Theory and there is an exam at the end of each unit.
Minimum entrance requirements are a B in Year 9 or 10 Visual Arts and an A in Year 10 English.
Cost: $150
ENGLISH
English: ATAR, General, Foundation
English as an Additional Language/Dialect: Foundation, General
English ATAR AEENG
The English ATAR course focuses on developing students’ analytical, creative, and critical thinking and
communication skills in all language modes, encouraging students to critically engage with texts from their
contemporary world, the past, and from Australian and other cultures. Through close study and wide reading,
viewing and listening, students develop the ability to analyse and evaluate the purpose, stylistic qualities and
conventions of texts and to enjoy creating imaginative, interpretive, persuasive and analytical responses in a
range of written, oral, multimodal and digital forms.
Cost: $99
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English General GEENG
The English General course focuses on consolidating and refining the skills and knowledge needed by students
to become competent, confident and engaged users of English in everyday, community, social, further
education, training and workplace contexts. The course is designed to provide students with the skills to succeed
in a wide range of post-secondary pathways by developing their language, literacy and literary skills. Students
comprehend, analyse, interpret, evaluate and create analytical, imaginative, interpretive and persuasive texts
in a range of written, oral, multimodal and digital forms.
Cost: $99
English Foundation FEENG
The English Foundation course aims to develop students’ skills in reading, writing, viewing, speaking and listening
in work, learning, community and everyday personal contexts. This course is for students who have not
demonstrated the literacy standard in the OLNA. Such development involves an improvement in English literacy,
where literacy is defined broadly to include reading ability, verbal or spoken literacy, the literacy involved in
writing, and visual literacy. Students undertaking this course will develop skills in the use of functional language
conventions, including spelling, punctuation and grammar. Good literacy skills are required for comprehending
and producing texts; for communicating effectively in a learning or working environment, or within a
community; or for self-reflection; and for establishing one’s sense of individual worth.
Cost: $99
English as an Additional Language/Dialect – ATAR/General AEELD/GEELD/FEELD
The EAL/D courses are designed for students who speak another language or dialect as their first or ‘home’
language. EAL/D focuses on development of the competent use of Standard Australian English (SAE) in a range
of contexts. The EAL/D General course prepares students for a range of post-secondary destinations in further
education, training and the workplace. Both ATAR and General EAL/D will be offered. Enrolment will be based
on post school destination and previous achievement.
Cost: $99
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HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education Studies: ATAR
Physical Education Studies: General
Physical Education Studies ATAR AEPES
Physical Education Studies contributes to the development of students’ physical, social and emotional growth. In the Physical Education Studies ATAR course students learn about physiological, psychological and biomechanical principles, and apply these to analyse and improve personal and group performances in physical activities. Throughout the course, students learn through integrated written, oral and active learning experiences. The course also provides students with opportunities to develop skills that will enable them to pursue personal interests and potential in physical activity as athletes, coaches, officials, administrators and/or volunteers.
Cost: $200
Physical Education Studies General GEPES
Physical Education Studies contributes to the development of students’ physical, social and emotional growth. The Physical Education Studies General course provides students with opportunities to understand and improve performance through the integration of theoretical concepts and practical activities. Through engagement as performers, leaders, coaches, analysts and planners of physical activity, students may develop skills that can be utilised in leisure, recreation, education, sport development, youth work, health and medical fields. Cost: $155
Eligibility for enrolment in English as an Additional Language/Dialect
The EAL/D ATAR course is available to students who speak English as a second language or as an additional language or dialect, and whose use of SAE is restricted. The course may provide English language or dialect support for students to the end of Year 11. English as an Additional Language or Dialect eligibility criteria do not apply to the Year 11 period of enrolment. The specific eligibility criteria for enrolment into Year 12 in the course are set out below. Students who fulfill any of these conditions are eligible to enroll. Such students need to complete an Eligibility Application Form and forward it, with supporting documentation, through their school/college, to the School Curriculum and Standards Authority prior to enrolment. Copies of this form are available on the School Curriculum and Standards Authority website (www.scsa.wa.edu.au) on the EAL/D course page. The EAL/D course will be available to a student in Year 12: whose first language is not English and who has not been a resident in Australia or another predominantly
English speaking country for a total period of more than seven years immediately prior to 1 January of the year of enrolment into Year 12, AND for whom English has not been the main medium of communication and/or instruction for more than seven years immediately prior to 1 January of the year of enrolment into Year 12
who is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or from Cocos Island or Christmas Island, for whom SAE has been the medium of instruction, but for whom SAE is an additional language/dialect, and whose exposure to SAE is primarily within the school context
who is deaf or hard-of-hearing and communicates using signing, such as Auslan, as their first language whose first language is not English and who was born outside Australia and has had little or no formal
education prior to arriving in Australia whose first language is not English and who was born outside Australia or in a remote part of Australia and
has had a disrupted formal education whose first language is not English and who has been a resident in Australia for more than seven years prior to 1 January of the year of enrolment into Year 12, but who has had little or disrupted formal education in SAE, resulting in significant disadvantage.
NOTE: If a student other than a Year 12 student applies to enroll to sit for the WACE examination, they must meet eligibility requirements.
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HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies: General
Accounting and Finance: General
Ancient History: General
Career and Enterprise: General
Economics: ATAR
Geography: General
Modern History: ATAR
Philosophy and Ethics: ATAR
Politics and Law: ATAR
Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies GEAIS
The Aboriginal and Intercultural studies course focusses on Aboriginal histories and cultures which are
fundamental to the development of Australian identity and the formation of contemporary Australian society.
Students learn about the diversity of Aboriginal societies and cross-cultural interaction between Aboriginal and
non-Aboriginal Australians, past and present, using a process of social inquiry. They explore a wide range of
political, social, historical, legal and environmental issues from an intercultural perspective. Students participate
in comparative studies, investigating the experiences of both First Nations’ communities elsewhere in the world
(including the Sami of the Arctic Circle, Maori and Inuit) and different cultural communities within Australia.
Understanding and valuing cultural diversity are key skills both for citizenship in contemporary multicultural
Australia and for participation in an increasingly global community. The course is intended to equip students
with the knowledge, skills and values to be active citizens at the local, national and global levels. The ability to
work effectively in a culturally diverse environment is important in a wide range of vocational contexts.
Cost: $70
Accounting and Finance GEACF
The Accounting and Finance General course focuses on financial literacy and aims to provide students with the
knowledge, understandings and a range of skills that enables them to engage in sound financial decision making
for their future. Students develop an understanding that financial decisions have far reaching consequences.
Financial literacy gives individuals the ability to make sound financial judgements. In an age when many business
practices and ethical standards are being questioned, awareness of the ways financial practices impact on their
lives helps students take responsibility for their own financial commitments. It gives them the problem-solving
skills to operate at many levels of financial decision making.
Cost: $70
Ancient History General GEHIA
The Ancient History General course enables students to study life in early civilisations, based on the
interpretation of the physical and written remains of different ancient societies. The study of ancient civilisations
illustrates the development of distinctive features of contemporary societies; for example, social organisation
and religion. The course also explores the possible motivations and actions of individuals, and how they shaped
the political, social and cultural landscapes of the ancient world. Students are introduced to the process of
reconstructing the past using often fragmentary evidence from a range of written and archaeological sources,
and the skills associated with the analysis of historical sources. This course is recommended for students
interested in history or tourism.
Cost: $70
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Career and Enterprise/Workplace Learning Component General GECAE
Career education involves learning to manage and take responsibility for personal career development. The
Career and Enterprise General course involves recognising one’s individual skills and talents, and using this
understanding to assist in gaining and keeping work. The course develops a range of work skills and an
understanding of the nature of work. Key components of the course include: the development of an
understanding of different personality types and their link to career choices; entrepreneurial behaviours;
learning to learn; and the exploration of social, cultural and environmental issues that affect work, workplaces
and careers.
Cost: $70
Economics ATAR AEECO
Economics investigates the choices which all people, groups and societies face as they confront the ongoing
problem of satisfying their unlimited wants with limited resources. Economics aims to understand and analyse
the allocation, utilisation and distribution of scarce resources that determine our wealth and wellbeing.
Economics develops the knowledge, reasoning and interpretation skills that form an important component of
understanding individual, business and government behaviour at the local, national and global levels. The rise
and fall of economies, future employment prospects, incomes and living standards are all at the heart of
economics. This course prepares you for work in financial institutions, government, international agencies and
the private sector as a forecaster, analyst or consultant.
Cost: $70
Geography General GEGEO
The Geography course builds students’ knowledge and understanding of the uniqueness of places and an
appreciation that place matters in explanations of economic, social and environmental phenomena and
processes. It also develops students’ knowledge about the interconnections between places. Nothing exists in
isolation. Geography addresses questions about the interaction of natural and human environments within
various natural and social systems. It examines the factors that impact upon decisions about sustainability, the
conflicting values between individuals and groups over sustainability and the degree of commitment towards
sustainable development. This course is recommended for students who are interested in hospitality, tourism
and/or future environmental sustainability. Students conduct practical investigations and have the opportunity
to participate in field-based excursions that encourage them to apply what they have learnt in class to real world
situations.
Cost: $100
Modern History ATAR AEHIM
Studying the Modern History ATAR course enables students to become critical thinkers and helps inform their
judgments and actions in a rapidly changing world. Students are exposed to a variety of historical sources,
including government papers, extracts from newspapers, letters, diaries, photographs, cartoons, paintings,
graphs and secondary sources, in order to determine the cause and effect, and the motives and forces
influencing people and events. Through the process of historical inquiry, students are encouraged to question
and evaluate historical sources; identify various representations and versions of history; use evidence to
formulate and support their own interpretations; and communicate their findings in a variety of ways. This
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course will develop skills transferable to any future career pathway including media, politics and law, business
and commerce, marketing/advertising, tourism and education.
Cost: $70
Philosophy and Ethics ATAR AEPAE
The Philosophy and Ethics ATAR course engages students with three classical questions of the human condition:
‘What is real?’; ‘How do we know?’ and ‘How should we live?’ Within this context, the course gives students the
opportunity to explore the world of concepts from both contemporary and historical perspectives. Students are
taught clarification, evaluation and argument. They develop the specific skills to inquire, reason and make
judgments. Philosophy and Ethics is suited to ATAR students who are interested in pathways beyond school that
lead to tertiary studies, vocational education or work. A course of study in Philosophy can establish a basis for
further education and employment in the fields of business, communication, ethics, journalism, law, politics,
professional writing, psychology, science research and teaching.
Cost: $70
Politics and Law ATAR AEPAL
The Politics and Law course is a critical study of the processes of decision making concerning society’s collective
future. The study of politics examines the structures and processes through which individuals and groups with
different interests, beliefs and goals, deliberate and negotiate in order to make choices, respond to changing
circumstances and enact laws. The study of law examines the system of laws governing the conduct of the people
of a community, society or nation, in response to the need for regularity, consistency and justice based upon
collective human experience. The study of the Politics and Law ATAR course can be a valuable background to
careers in law, political advocacy, public administration, international relations, foreign affairs, community
development, teaching, journalism, human resource management, government and commerce.
Cost: $70
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MATHEMATICS
Mathematics Specialist: ATAR
Mathematics Methods: ATAR
Mathematics Applications: ATAR
Mathematics Essential: General
Mathematics: Foundation
The five mathematics courses are differentiated, each focusing on a pathway that will meet the learning needs of a particular group of senior secondary students. Mathematics Specialist ATAR AEMAS
This course provides opportunities, beyond those presented in the Mathematics Methods ATAR course, to
develop rigorous mathematical arguments and proofs, and to use mathematical models more extensively.
Mathematics Specialist contains topics in functions and calculus that build on and deepen the ideas presented
in the Mathematics Methods course, as well as demonstrate their application in many areas. The Mathematics
Specialist course also extends understanding and knowledge of statistics and introduces the topics of vectors,
complex numbers and matrices. Mathematics Specialist is the only ATAR mathematics course that should not
be taken as a stand-alone course and it is recommended to be studied in conjunction with the Mathematics
Methods ATAR course as preparation for entry to specialised university courses such as engineering, physical
sciences and mathematics. Only students with very high achievement in Year 10 Academic Extension
Mathematics should consider this course for study.
Cost: $60 Mathematics Methods ATAR AEMAM
This course focuses on the use of calculus and statistical analysis. The study of calculus provides a basis for
understanding rates of change in the physical world, and includes the use of functions, their derivatives and
integrals, in modelling physical processes. The study of statistics develops students’ ability to describe and
analyse phenomena that involve uncertainty and variation.
Mathematics Methods provides a foundation for further studies in disciplines in which mathematics and
statistics have important roles. It is also advantageous for further studies in the health and social sciences. In
summary, this course is designed for students whose future pathways may involve mathematics and statistics
and their applications in a range of disciplines at the tertiary level. Only students with high to very high
achievement in Year 10 Academic Extension Mathematics should consider this course for study.
Cost: $60
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Mathematics Applications ATAR AEMAA
This course focuses on the use of mathematics to solve problems in contexts that involve financial modelling,
geometric and trigonometric analysis, graphical and network analysis, and growth and decay in sequences. It
also provides opportunities for students to develop systematic strategies based on the statistical investigation
process for answering statistical questions that involve analysing univariate and bivariate data, including time
series data.
The Mathematics Applications ATAR course is designed for students who want to extend their mathematical
skills beyond Year 10 level, but whose future studies or employment pathways do not require knowledge of
calculus. The course is designed for students who have a wide range of educational and employment aspirations,
including continuing their studies at university or TAFE. Only students with satisfactory achievement in Course
1 or Course 2 in Year 10 Mathematics should consider this course for study
Cost: $60 Mathematics Essential General GEMAE
The Mathematics Essential General course focuses on using mathematics effectively, efficiently and critically to
make informed decisions. It provides students with the mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding to
solve problems in real contexts for a range of workplace, personal, further learning and community settings.
This course provides the opportunity for students to prepare for post-school options of employment and further
training.
Cost: $60 Mathematics Foundation FEMAT
The Mathematics Foundation course focuses on building the capacity, confidence and disposition to use
mathematics to meet the numeracy standard for the WACE. This course is for students who have not
demonstrated the numeracy standard in the OLNA. It provides students with the knowledge, skills and
understanding to solve problems across a range of contexts including personal, community and
workplace/employment. This course provides the opportunity for students to prepare for post-school options
of employment and further training.
Prerequisites: Not yet achieved Minimum standard in OLNA
Cost: $60
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SCIENCE
Biology: ATAR, General
Chemistry: ATAR, General
Human Biology: ATAR, General
Marine and Maritime Studies: General
Physics: ATAR
Psychology: ATAR, General
Biology ATAR AEBLY
A unique appreciation of life and a better understanding of the living world are gained through studying the Biology ATAR course. This course encourages students to be analytical, to participate in problem-solving and to systematically explore fascinating and intriguing aspects of living systems, from the microscopic level through to ecosystems. A field trip to Rottnest Island is offered to give students a unique perspective of the varying flora and fauna that is present in our local environment.
Students develop a range of practical skills and techniques through investigations and fieldwork in authentic contexts, such as marine reefs, endangered species, urban ecology, or biotechnology. Scientific evidence is used to make informed decisions about controversial issues.
Cost: $80
Biology General GEBLY
The Biology General course provides opportunities for students to develop their scientific skills of curiosity, observation, collection and analysis of evidence in the context of the living world. They conduct practical investigations and have the opportunity to participate in field-based excursions that encourage them to apply what they have learnt to real world situations.
Students explore the diversity of organisms and how scientists make sense of the natural world. A local area study will be conducted to understand the dynamics of ecosystems. They study cells and cell processes, adaptations of organisms and the transition of genetic material to the next generation.
Cost: $80
Chemistry ATAR AECHE
The Chemistry ATAR course equips students with the knowledge, understanding and opportunity to investigate properties and reactions of materials. Theories and models are used to describe, explain and make predictions about chemical systems, structures and properties. Students recognise hazards and make informed, balanced decisions about chemical use and sustainable resource management. Investigations and laboratory activities develop an appreciation of the need for precision, critical analysis and informed decision making.
This course prepares students to be responsible and efficient users of specialised chemical products and processes at home or in the workplace. It also enables students to relate chemistry to other sciences, including biology, geology, medicine, molecular biology and agriculture, and prepares them for further study in the sciences.
Cost: $64
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Chemistry General GECHE
The Chemistry General course provides students with the opportunity to develop their understanding of the chemistry of materials encountered in their lives and everyday chemical reactions. Students apply chemical language by using symbols and formulae for common substances. The role of chemistry in contributing to a sustainable future, and in assisting in the protection of the natural environment, is considered; and students explore the chemistry of a range of materials, including crude oil, vegetable oils, biofuels and polymers. An appreciation of the experimental nature of chemistry is developed through laboratory activities.
Teachers may choose one or more contexts for the teaching of concepts within the course, which can be determined through student interest and pathways within the school such as food chemistry or cosmetic chemistry.
Cost: $64
Human Biology ATAR AEHBY
The Human Biology ATAR course gives students a chance to explore what it is to be human—how the human
body works, the origins of human variation, inheritance in humans, the evolution of the human species and
population genetics. Through their investigations, students research new discoveries that increase our
understanding of human dysfunction, treatments and preventative measures.
Practical tasks are an integral part of this course and develop a range of laboratory skills; for example,
biotechnology techniques. Students learn to evaluate risks and benefits to make informed decisions about
lifestyle and health topics, such as diet, alternative medical treatments, use of chemical substances and the
manipulation of fertility.
Cost: $60
Human Biology General GEHBY
The Human Biology General course gives students a chance to explore how the human body works. Students
focus on bones, muscles, nerves and hormones, and how they maintain the body to act in a coordinated manner.
The causes and spread of disease and how humans respond to invading pathogens are studied, as well as the
role of males and females in the process of reproduction.
Students investigate the body systems through real or virtual dissections and practical examination of cells,
organs and systems. They research contemporary treatments for dysfunctions of the body systems and are
encouraged to use ICT to interpret and communicate their findings in a variety of ways. Second-hand data is
used to investigate transmission of diseases from a historical perspective and recent global incidences.
Cost: $60
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Marine and Maritime Studies General GEMMS
The Marine and Maritime Studies General course provides students with the opportunity to study the sea and
how people interact with it. Practical learning experiences equip students with a broad range of skills and
knowledge. Students develop seamanship skills, nautical skills and water-based skills. Students investigate
oceanography concepts to explore the interdependence between components of the marine environment, and
consider issues around the sustainable management of Western Australian fisheries.
The Marine and Maritime Studies General course draws from a diverse range of disciplines, including science,
technology and the humanities. It provides students with opportunities to engage in unique theoretical and
practical learning experiences, and to equip them with a broad range of skills and knowledge. The course will
provide students with a solid foundation of skills and knowledge suitable for a wide range of vocational or
recreational pathways in boating (commercial and recreational), scuba, vessel design and construction
(maritime engineering), resource management, maritime archaeology or marine science.
Cost: $80 Physics ATAR AEPHY
In the Physics ATAR course students will learn how energy and energy transformations can shape the
environment from the small scale, in quantum leaps inside an atom’s electron cloud, through the human scale,
in vehicles and the human body, to the large scale, in interactions between galaxies. Students have opportunities
to develop their investigative skills and use analytical thinking to explain and predict physical phenomena.
Students plan and conduct investigations to answer a range of questions, collect and interpret data and
observations, and communicate their findings in an appropriate format. Problem-solving and using evidence to
make and justify conclusions are transferable skills that are developed in this course.
Cost: $80
Psychology ATAR AEPSY
In the Psychology ATAR course students will be introduced to psychological knowledge which supports an
understanding of the way individuals function in groups. Students learn about major psychological models and
theories, and the methods used to conduct scientific investigations in the discipline of psychology. Students
apply research methods and ethical principles as they analyse data to illustrate how empirical procedures are
used to examine phenomena, such as memory, attention, attitudes, personality and group behaviour. Acquiring
this foundation of scientific method and critical thinking is a valuable skill which students can apply throughout
their study, work and everyday lives.
Cost: $60
Psychology General GEPSY
In the Psychology General course students will be introduced to psychological knowledge which supports an
understanding of the way individuals function in groups. Students learn about well-known psychological models
and theories, and the methods used to conduct scientific investigations in the discipline of psychology. Acquiring
this foundation of scientific method and critical thinking is a valuable skill which students can apply throughout
their study, work and everyday lives.
Cost: $80
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TECHNOLOGIES
Engineering General Materials, Design and Technology Engineering Studies: General Materials Design and Technology Metal ATAR Materials Design and Technology Metals/W