Year 10 into IB or VCE~ Information Session ~

Agenda

Introduction

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

Planning a Course

Geoff WoolardHead of Senior School

Paul WigglesworthVET Coordinator

Ainslie HowardIB DP Coordinator

Mark DavieCareers Coordinator

The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)

Lauren NougherVCE Coordinator

Year 9 students identified interests

and aptitudes as well as an introduction to

VCE, IB and VET.

INITIAL CAREER PLANNING SESSION

All Year 10 students completed the Career Voyager program, which

provided an individualised report

on future opportunities.

CAREER VOYAGER

All Year 10 students will receive information on the VCE and IB courses on offer, engage in career planning and

create a Year 11 and 12 Program.

YEAR 10 COURSE INFORMATION

All Year 10 students will meet individually with a Senior School

Leader to discuss their proposed course.

INTERVIEWS WITH YEAR 10 STUDENTS

Following any final changes after the

interview as well as parent and student

sign-off, students will submit their

proposed courses for Year 11.

SUBMISSION OF COURSES FOR YEARS 11

Year 9

Year 10Term 2

Year 10Term 3

Year 10Term 3

Year 10 Term 3

Course Selection Timeline

The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)

What is the VCE?

The “Victorian Certificate of Education”

Includes general curriculum units (VCE units) + Vocational Education & Training

(VET)

Completed over a minimum of 2 years.

How are VCE subjects arranged?

Year 11 Year 12

Unit 1 and 2 courses are usually studied in Year 11

Unit 3 and 4 courses are usually studied in Year 12

Units 1 and 2 in each subject are independent

of each other

Year 11 students will complete 7 subjects, if not accelerating

Year 10 students often accelerate by studying a Unit 1/2

course early

Unit 3 and 4 subjects must be studied as a

sequence

Typically, Year 12 students will complete 5 subject sequences

Year 11 students often accelerate by studying a Unit 3/4

sequence early

Assessment in the VCE

• School Assessed Coursework, also known as “SACs” are completed in class and are assessed by the class teacher.

• School Assessed Tasks, known as “SATs”, are completed in practical based subjects during class and assessed by the class teacher.

INTERNAL ASSESSMENTS

• The General Assessment Test (“the GAT”), is completed in June by all students studying at least one 3/4 sequence.

• Each 3/4 sequence will have an externally assessed examination at the end of the year (October / November).

EXTERNAL ASSESSMENTS

MinimumRequirements to be Eligible for the VCE

A minimum of 16 VCE and VET units must be satisfactorily completed.

Complete Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 of English, English as an Additional Language (EAL) or Literature.

At least 3 additional Unit 3/4 course sequences (other than English).

College Expectations

of VCE Students

Year 11 Students Year 12 StudentsYear 10 Students

14Unit 1 & 2 Credits

10Unit 3 & 4 Credits

24VCE Credits

Studying a standard VCE at Kardinia means you will

achieve …

Expectations of Kardinia VCE Students

At least

Students have an opportunity to apply to undertake a Unit 1/2 subject early.

Completing 2 early entry Unit 1/2 subjects will only approved in

exceptional circumstances

Students who have not accelerated will study 7 Unit 1/2 subjects.

Students studying a Unit 3/4 course early will study 6 Unit 1/2 subjects.

Students studying 2 Unit 3/4 courses early will study 5 Unit 1/2 subjects.

Students will study 5 Unit 3/4 subjects.

Students will study 4 Unit 3/4 subjects.

Students will study 4 Unit 3/4 subjects.

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

VET is an opportunity for students to gain direct skills and training under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) in an industry

area related to future career ambitions.

VET programs run over 2 years

(Years 10 & 11, or 11 & 12)

VET classes are held once a week, on a

Monday or Wednesday from 1:30 – 5:30pm.

Some VET courses include Structured

Workplace Learning (SWL)

VET fees are in addition to College Fees

(“User Pays” system)

Benefits of VET

VET programs provide you with

a range of unique

opportunities and experiences in a career you might be considering.

VET cancontribute to your

ATAR score

VET facilitates “on the job” training, meaning you will have job-ready skills in

your chosen industry

VET can contribute to the eligibility requirements for

the VCEOther benefits are…

Successful completion of VET courses results in a nationally accredited

qualification

VET students get an early “taster” of their chosen career. This can make future

decision-making much clearer.

There are a wide and diverse range of

courses to choose from.

Events, hospitality & tourism

Animal Care &

Management

Art and Design

AutomotiveConstruction & Licensed

Trades

Engineering & Metal Trades

Horticulture & Floristry

Information Technology

PerformanceSports and Recreation

Equine Studies

Community Services

Health & Science

Hair, Makeup &

Beauty

VET Course Areas

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PD Session

Talk about your options

Deadline for VET applications

Enrol in your VET program

VET classes begin at the

start of 2021

Applying for VET in 2021

Access KICOnline and Bridges for more

information

After information to

parents is released.

Submit your VET application to Mr

Wigglesworth.

RTOs will contact successful applicants and enrolments must be completed by the

end of 2020

Classes run on Mondays or

Wednesdays and this will be factored into student timetables

REGISTER YOURINTEREST

MISS THE DEADLINEAND MISS OUT!

Need more information?

KicOnline VET page

Contact Paul Wigglesworth for further information

Bridges website

The IB Diploma Programme

What does the IB Diploma offer students?

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An international perspective

Holistic educational program

Broad & balanced curriculum

Globally recognised assessment

International university entry

An ATAR scorePreparation for tertiary studies

Inquirers Open-minded

Knowledgeable Caring

Thinkers Risk-takers

Communicators Balanced

Principled Reflective

How to choose your IB subjects ...

All students must do:

Choose one from each group:

Theory of Knowledge

Extended Essay

Creativity. Activity. Service.

Business Management HL/SLGlobal Politics HL/SL

History HL/SLPsychology HL/SL

Applications & Interpretation SLApproaches & Analysis HL/SL

French B SLJapanese B SL

Spanish ab initio SL

Biology HL/SLChemistry HL/SLPhysics HL/SL

Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL/SL

Visual ArtsFilm

Theatre

…or a Group 3 or 4 subject on offer

Literature HL/SLLanguage & Literature HL/SL

Group 1: Studies in Language & Literature

Group 2: Language Acquisition

Group 3: Individuals & Societies

Group 4: Sciences Group 5: Mathematics Group 6: The Arts

Other Requirements

for the IB Diploma

Programme

All students must study 3 subjects at Higher Level (HL) &

3 subjects at Standard Level (SL)

Higher Level Subjects Standard Level Subjects

… are studied over 240 hours of face-to-face tuition.

… explores content and develops skills commensurate

with first-year university.

… are more demanding in nature.

… are studied over 150 hours of face-to-face tuition.

… explores content and develops skills commensurate

with Years 11 & 12.

… are often less demanding when compared to HL

counterparts

Scoring in the IB Diploma Programme

Each subject is graded from “1” (lowest) to “7” (highest).

Example: 1 is equivalent to a letter E grade, while 7 equates to an A+.

Students can receive up to an additional 3 points for their combined performance in

Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay

The award of the Diploma requires a minimum of 24/45 points as well as satisfying other

passing conditions

Group 1 Subject

Group 2 Subject

Group 3 Subject

Group 4 Subject

Group 5 Subject

Group 6 (or other Group 3 or 4) Subject

TOK + EE

7

7

7

7

7

7

3

45

Source VTAC (Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre), June 2020

Notional ATAR Scores for the IB Diploma

Max.

Points

45

Min.

Points

24…plus, satisfaction of

passing conditions, including successful completion of CAS.

Business Management HL/SL

Global Politics HL/SL

History HL/SL

Psychology HL/SL

Applications & Interpretation SL

Approaches & Analysis HL/SL

French B SL

Japanese B SL

Spanish ab initio SL

Biology HL/SL

Chemistry HL/SL

Physics HL/SL

Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL/SL

Visual Arts HL/SL

Film HL/SL

Literature HL/SL

Language & Literature HL/SL

Group 1: Studies in Language & Literature

Group 2: Language Acquisition

Group 3: Individuals & Societies

Group 4: Sciences Group 5: Mathematics Group 6: The Arts

IB Diploma Subject Offerings for 2021

…or an additional Group 3 or 4 subject

Assessment in the IB

External Assessment Internal Assessment

Marked by examiner external to the College.

Completed at the end of the 2 year IB Diploma

Programme

Mock examinations are undertaken at the end of

Term 3 in Year 2

Completed during class time at some stage during the 2

year course

Marked by class teachers and moderated by external

examiners.

IB Registration & Examination Fees

General Achievement Test

(GAT) Fee

…approx. …approx.

$1,000 $90

Additional Costs of the IB Diploma Programme

These costs are additional to the College fees and will be charged in Year 2.

~ Planning your Year 11 and 12 Course ~

Planning a Program

Enter the workforce directly

Gain a traineeship

Gain a apprenticeship

Undertake tertiary studies

Entry into University and some TAFE courses

Satisfactory completion of VCE or

IB DP

Prerequisite subjects

have been met

Minimum ATAR Score achieved

All other requirements

are met

Prerequisite Studies

The Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC) administers a joint

selection system for Victorian Tertiary Institutions and TAFE Colleges.

The VTAC publication –Prerequisites 2023- contains the

entrance requirements and specific course requirements for

these institutions.

University of Melbourne - Biomedicine

Prerequisite Studies:

Unit 3 & 4: any English; and Chemistry; and one of Maths: Mathematical Methods (any) or Specialist Mathematics

Tertiary

Admissions

Rank

Australian

What is the ATAR?

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T

A

R

The ATAR places students in rank order based on their performance in school assessed

coursework and external examinations (in units 3 & 4).

Once awarded, the ATAR determines entry into University courses and

some TAFE courses

How is the ATAR calculated for VCE?

Study Score for each subject awarded

Study Scores scaled

English plus best 3 others

(Primary Four) (check restrictions)

10% of 5th and 6th subject

Aggregate is used to rank

students within Victoria

Planning a Course

What subjects will be useful for my career

path?

What subjects do I

enjoy?

What subjects am I

good at?

What subjects do I

need?

“But I don’t know what career path is right for me...”

Interests Strengths Abilities

Always consider taking the mathematics unit you are most capable of.

“If capable” is a very important factor

Start Now. Read our VCE / IB website

Consult the Good University Guide, Prerequisites 2023

Talk to your teachers about the areas they are

specialists in

Attend Virtual University and TAFE

Open Days

Where to from here?

Be ready to submit your

intentions on the forms provided

by the due dates

Prerequisites 2023 website

Bridges website

VTAC Guide online

Various university Year 10 Guides (emailed)

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2

3

4

Key Careers Materials

Need more information?

Kardinia Careers website

Contact Mark Davie for further information

VCE or IB – What’s Right for Me?• Some students are best suited to studying a VCE program.• Some students will benefit from studying the IB Diploma.

VCE Programme International Baccalaureate DiplomaAllows students to specialise in a specific curriculum area.

Promotes education in a range of learning areas.

Completion of course achieved through standard units.

ToK, CAS & Extended Essay provide students with additional skills and understandings

A more prescribed academic programme.Expectation of greater amount of independent learning within the programme.

Greater ability to lower or heighten academic rigour depending on course selection.

Known for being an academically rigorous programme.

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Electronic subject

selections open

Preliminary subjects must be

entered

Subject selections close

Key Dates for Course Selection

For VCE subjects, please

enter 7 subjects

For IB subjects,

please ensure you select 6.

TOK/EE will be automatic.

Students studying a Unit 2 subject will roll over to

Unit 3 automatically

Subject confirmation

sheets need to be signed by you and your

parents

All students will be

interviewed about their subjects

Next Steps ...

~ Questions ~

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