VCEVCAL INFORMATION EVENING

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VCE/VCAL INFORMATION EVENING

• WEDNESDAY
• JULY 19TH, 2006.

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OVERVIEW

• What is the structure of the VCE?
• What are the requirements for English?
• What is a Unit?
• What is VET?
• What is VCAL?
• What is an SBNA?
• What are the suggested Pathways useful for?

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OVERVIEW CONTINUED

• How can the unit outlines help me?
• What is the sample planner?
• Who should I speak to if I am still confused?
• How do I fill in the Subject selection form?
• What should the mindset of a VCE student be?

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WHAT IS THE STRUCTURE OF THE VCE?(pg 6)

• To be awarded the VCE, you must satisfactorily
  complete 16 units.
• This is normally done across two years
• The 16 units must include at least 3 units from
  the English group, including at least Unit 3 or 4
• Also included must be 3 other Unit 3 4 sequences

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What are the requirements for English? (pg 6)

• The minimum requirement is 3 Units from the
  English group, with at least one at Unit 3 or 4
  level
• Possible combinations

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What is a Unit? (pg 6-7)

• A Unit is a Semester of work
• Units 1 2 are normally completed by students in
  Year 11
• Units 3 4 are normally completed by students in
  Year 12
• Students in Year 11 can complete a Unit 3 4
  sequence after recommendations and approval is
  given.

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Are there any prerequisites to studying Units 34
of a subject in Year 11?

• Students must meet the requirements of the
  College in relation to
• Completion of work Policy
• Promotions Policy
• Behaviour Policy
• Have studied excelled in a related course in
  Year 10

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What are the benefits of studying a Unit 3 4 in
Year 11?

• Experience of the workload, SACs and exams (mid
  year, end of year and GAT)
• Broaden the subject base at Year 12
• Widen the selection of the best 4 subjects that
  contribute to the calculation of the ENTER

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What is VET? (pg 10-19)

• VET Vocational Education Training
• Two year program with a Unit 1-4 structure
• Must commence a VET course at Unit 1
• A student can combine a VET course with VCE or
  VCAL studies

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How do I enrol?

• You can collect an enrolment form tonight
• Another important form is the school commitment
  form
• Complete both of these forms
• Submit both to Ms Hunter by the end of August

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What other important information about VET do I
need to know?

• Attendance by the applying student his parent/s
  at the Orientation session is COMPULSORY
• Usually held in Mid October November
• If you do not attend, then you will be taken off
  the VET Cluster enrolment list
• VET courses have an additional levy of around
  400 per year

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Other important VET information

• Once VET commences, students are committed for
  the full year
• If a student withdraws from VET prior to the end
  of the year, they are required to pay the full
  cost of the course.
• As the College subsidises the course, the amount
  could range between 500-1300.

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Other Important VET information

• Students doing a VET subject travel independently
  to other venues
• Current venues are
• Sport Rec at Melbourne Girls College
• Multimedia at Hawthorn Sec College Princess
  Hill
• Hospitality at Princess Hill William Angliss

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But wait, theres more!

• VET subjects that have an exam can be included in
  the Primary Four when calculating the ENTER

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What is VCAL? (pg 19-20)

• VCAL Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
• Allows for additional pathways in Year 11 12
• Is offered at a Foundation, Intermediate and
  Senior Level

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VCAL Continued

• 4 Strands
• Literacy English unit
• Numeracy Mathematics
• Personal Development 110 hours of Personal
  Development
• Industry VET or SBNA or TAFE

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What is an SBNA? (pg 20)

• SBNA School Based New Apprenticeship
• Traineeship combined with VCE or VCAL

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What about an external study?

• Many students choose to study a language
  externally. This can be done through
• Victorian School of Languages
• Other accredited providers

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What are the suggested pathways useful for? (pg
23-37)

• The pathways on these pages show the possible
  areas of Future Options given the selection of
  certain VCE subjects and combinations of subjects.

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• MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE/ENGINEERING OPTIONS
• These options are designed for students who wish
  to pursue studies that will lead to employment or
  further study in the following fields
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•          ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
•          MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS
•          CHEMISTRY
•          TECHNICIAN/TECH OFFICER
•          SURVEYING
•          PHYSICS
•          BIOLOGY
•          VETERINARY SCIENCE
•          FISHERIES WILDLIFE
• CORE STUDIES
• English Units 1-4
• At least 2 Units of studies from the
  Arts/Humanities Grouping
• At least 2 Units of studies from the
  Mathematics/Science/Technology Grouping
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How can the Unit outlines assist me? (pg43 70)

• These unit outlines give an overview of the
  content/themes that are covered in each unit.
• It informs choice in terms of stating what is
  covered in the units
• It provides information from which questions may
  be generated

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What is the sample planner? (pg 73)

• The sample planner allows draft programs to be
  developed
• These can then be brought to the interview to be
  checked for requirements and suitable combination
  of subject choice
• Allows planning for the 2 year VCE program

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Who should I speak to if I am still confused?

• Pastoral Care Teacher
• Careers Counsellor
• Senior students who are completing units of
  interest to you
• Tertiary providers
• VET/VCAL/SBNA Coordinators
• Parents
• Teachers

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How do I fill in the Subject Selection form?

• Section 1 Results from Semester 1 Year 10,
  including VELs ratings
• Section 2 Program (subjects) that you wish to
  apply for Units 1-4. This includes teacher's
  signature of recommendation
• Section 3 Course selection Support Information
• Section 4 Signatures

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What should I consider when selecting a subject?

• Do I enjoy the subject?
• Am I good at the subject?
• Does it have a pathway to TAFE, University of the
  workplace?
• Do I have the motivation to excel in this
  subject?
• Is my program compatible with my future options?
• Am I being realistic with my selections?

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What mindset should I enter VCE with?

• Committed to work to your full potential
• Organised
• Prepared to stay on top of work and submission
  dates
• An attitude of cooperation
• A love for what you do
• Preparedness to work towards success!
• Complete Year 10 to the best of your ability

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And most importantly.
LOVE YOUR SCHOOL!