COURSE GUIDE 2019 SCHOOLTECH EXCELLENCE IN SCHOOL-BASED. VOCATIONAL EDUCATION. AND TRAINING. CONTENTS
3 About SchoolTech 7 Fees
Education and 4-5 7 Entry requirements training streams
6 Subjects 7 Support
6 Workwear/uniform 8-12 Subject information sheets
TAFE Queensland Cairns 6 Obtaining a QCE 13 campus map Work experience 6 Location of training 14 for SchoolTech students
6 Timetables 15 Expression of interest form
7 Important dates
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CARMEL IIVONEN MARY ANSELL Head of Department – SchoolTech Administration Officer – SchoolTech Woree State High School Woree State High School 07 4042 2490 07 4042 2590 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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2 | SchoolTech - Course Guide 2019 Fees ABOUT SchoolTech Entry requirements SchoolTech is an innovative, award winning initiative between TAFE Queensland Cairns campus, Woree State High School and Skill360 Australia. The program allows students to complete their senior years of Support schooling, obtain a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and start a career in a chosen vocational area. Students are given the opportunity to gain ‘real world’ skills Subject information sheets by participating in work placement and working with industry standard training facilities, equipping them to take their place in the modern day workforce. TAFE Queensland Cairns SchoolTech aims to provide students with the skills needed to gain a head start in the workforce. This is achieved by placing campus map a strong emphasis on work placement and giving students every opportunity to secure an apprenticeship or traineeship Work experience while completing senior schooling. for SchoolTech students Commencing a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship under SchoolTech allows school subjects, such as Maths and English, to be timetabled around work placement and training. Expression of interest form This ensures a smoother transition from school to work. The dual outcomes of the SchoolTech program means students will be enrolled through both TAFE Queensland and Woree State High School. SchoolTech is located at the TAFE Queensland Cairns campus, Eureka Street, Manunda. CHOOSE TO STUDY: Construction and Plumbing Electrical and Construction/Plumbing Engineering (Metal Fabrication) and Automotive (Vocational Preparation) Engineering and Automotive Electrical Engineering and Marine Engineering and Outdoor Power Equipment
SchoolTech - Course Guide 2019 | 3 EDUCATION AND TRAINING STREAMS DUAL QUALIFICATIONS ON OFFER
CONSTRUCTION AND PLUMBING ELECTRICAL AND 1. Year 11: Certificate I in Construction CONSTRUCTION/PLUMBING CPC10111 1. Year 11: Certificate II in Electrotechnology Develop basic skills in carpentry. Learn to read and interpret UEE22011 plans and specifications, measure and perform calculations, Learn how to safely solve problems in extra-low voltage Direct handle construction materials, use construction tools and Current (DC) circuits, identify and select materials for work equipment and undertake a basic construction project. activities, participate in environmentally sustainable work General Safety Induction (White Card) training is also delivered practices, use equipment/plant/ technologies, and dismantle, in this course, which is an industry requirement for you to assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components. This work on a Queensland construction site. course covers General Safety Induction course (White Card) 2. Year 12: Certificate II in Plumbing training – an industry requirement to work on Queensland 52700WA construction sites, a CPR certificate, and all units needed for Increase your prospects for a career in the plumbing industry Stage 1A of an electrical apprenticeship. by developing your skills with this pre-apprenticeship course. 2. Year 12: Certificate I in Construction With a strong focus on safe plumbing practices, you will CPC10111 learn how to operate hand and power tools, read plans and Develop basic skills in carpentry. Learn to read and interpret perform basic welding and plumbing installation techniques. plans and specifications, measure and perform calculations, General Safety Induction (White Card) training is delivered in handle construction materials, use construction tools and this course, which is an industry requirement to work on a equipment and undertake a basic construction project. Queensland construction site. General Safety Induction (White Card) training is also delivered On successful completion students will earn six–eight in this course, which is an industry requirement for you to (6–8) points towards their QCE. work on a Queensland construction site. OR
Year 12: Certificate II in Plumbing 52700WA Increase your prospects for a career in the plumbing industry by developing your skills with this pre-apprenticeship course. With a strong focus on safe plumbing practices, you will learn how to operate hand and power tools, read plans and perform basic welding and plumbing installation techniques. General Safety Induction (White Card) training is delivered in this course, which is an industry requirement to work on a Queensland construction site. On successful completion students will earn six–eight (6–8) points towards their QCE.
Applicants will be required to attend an interview and courses will only proceed if there are sufficient participants.
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ENGINEERING (METAL FABRICATION) ENGINEERING AND MARINE AND AUTOMOTIVE 1. Year 11: Certificate II in Engineering Pathways (VOCATIONAL PREPARATION) MEM20413 Increase your employability in the engineering industry. This 1. Year 11: Certificate II in Engineering Pathways course will introduce you to the engineering trade and provide MEM20413 you with basic skills to operate tools and equipment to Increase your employability in the engineering industry. This produce and modify objects. This is a great starting point for course will introduce you to the engineering trade and provide anyone who wants to pursue a career in any engineering field. you with basic skills to operate tools and equipment to produce and modify objects. This is a great starting point for 2. Year 12: Certificate II in Maritime Operations anyone who wants to pursue a career in any engineering field. (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) MAR20113 Start your maritime career and learn skills that will help you 2. Year 12: Certificate II in Automotive (Vocational become a Coxswain of commercial vessels up to 12m long. Preparation) AUR20716 This course will teach students how to operate and maintain This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform auxiliary marine engine systems, how to plan and navigate a a limited range of tasks relating to identifying and inspecting passage and how to operate inboard and outboard motors. mechanical and electrical components and systems of light vehicles, heavy vehicles, outdoor power equipment, On successful completion students will earn eight (8) bicycles, marine craft and motorcycles. This qualification also points towards their QCE. covers the skills and knowledge required to perform minor maintenance and repair of an automotive vehicle body. The ENGINEERING AND OUTDOOR range of technical skills and knowledge is limited. POWER EQUIPMENT Apprenticeship pathway program.On successful completion students will earn eight (8) points towards their QCE. 1. Year 11: Certificate II in Engineering Pathways MEM20413 ENGINEERING AND AUTOMOTIVE Increase your employability in the engineering industry. This ELECTRICAL course will introduce you to the engineering trade and provide you with basic skills to operate tools and equipment to 1. Year 11: Certificate II in Engineering Pathways produce and modify objects. This is a great starting point for MEM20413 anyone who wants to pursue a career in any engineering field. Increase your employability in the engineering industry. This 2. Year 12: Certificate II in Outdoor Power course will introduce you to the engineering trade and provide Equipment Technology AUR20816 you with basic skills to operate tools and equipment to Get skills to work as a small engine mechanic. This course produce and modify objects. This is a great starting point for provides students with the technical knowledge to service anyone who wants to pursue a career in any engineering field. and maintain outdoor power equipment fitted with a small 2. Year 12: Certificate II in Automotive Electrical engine including, lawn mowers, chainsaws, brush cutters, Technology AUR20416 pumps and other similar equipment. Learn the skills to perform a range of tasks related to the On successful completion students will earn eight (8) service and repair of electrical and mechanical systems in light points towards their QCE. or heavy vehicles. Gain hands-on experience in the servicing of engines, building and soldering electric circuits, balancing wheels and tyres, installing electrical accessories and performing other electrical and mechanical tasks. This course will equip you with skills to enter an apprenticeship in either automotive mechanical or automotive electrical. On successful completion students will earn eight (8) points towards their QCE.
Applicants will be required to attend an interview and courses will only proceed if there are sufficient participants.
SchoolTech - Course Guide 2019 | 5 SCHOOLTECH
SUBJECTS STUDENT A The SchoolTech program is delivered over two years, Essential Maths 4 Credits commencing in January 2019. The program provides support for students to complete the necessary subjects to obtain Essential English 4 Credits their QCE, gain vocational experience, knowledge and skills, and seek a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship. Sport and Recreation 4 Credits Students will enrol in six (6) CORE subjects. Social and Community Studies 4 Credits
These subjects are: Trade Qualification 6/8 Credits
• Essential Maths Certificate I in Business (BSB10115) 2 Credits • Essential English TOTAL 24/26 credits • Sport and Recreation • Social and Community Studies • Certificate I in Business (BSB10115) LOCATION OF TRAINING • Trade or Vocational Area The program will be delivered at TAFE Queensland, Cairns campus. (Corner of Gatton, Newton, Eureka and Wilkinson Staff from TAFE Queensland Cairns campus will deliver Streets, Manunda). trade and vocational programs and Education Queensland staff will deliver applied subjects and the Certificate I in Marine training will be delivered at the Great Barrier Reef Business (BSB10115) . International Marine College (GBRIMC), 55-61 Tingira Street, Portsmith, Cairns. WORKWEAR/UNIFORM The day starts at 8.30am and may finish at 3.00pm or 4.00pm. Trade uniform (Construction, Engineering, Plumbing, Marine students will attend the Great Barrier Reef International Electrical and Auto Electrical) Marine College on their trade day. Long sleeve work shirts, long navy pants and steel capped Teachers are located at TAFE Queensland, Cairns campus. All boots. Students will need to purchase this prior to trade students are able to access TAFE facilities and services e.g. classes and work placement. library, canteen and afterhours access to the Electronic Learning Centre. Marine uniform Appropriate workwear for marine (see Trade Teacher). Other than work placement, students may be required to participate in field trips or off-site visits. For all other classes Woree State High School provides access to a Guidance Officer, Students are required to wear appropriate clothing and School Nurse, Youth Worker and School Based Police Officer. covered shoes whilst at TAFE Queensland. This includes shorts or skirts to a reasonable length, t-shirt or polo shirt. (No singlets or short skirts/shorts.) TIMETABLES • Semester 1, students attend TAFE Queensland four days per OBTAINING A QCE week with one day allocated as work experience placement. A Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) is a school- • Semester 2, 3 and 4 students will attend TAFE Queensland based qualification awarded to young people who have three days per week with two days allocated as work achieved a set standard in six subject areas and have met experience and vocational placement. literacy and numeracy requirements. The QCE replaces the • The first week of study will be considered orientation week and Senior Certificate. work experience placement will commence in week 8, one day per week. The QCE is made up of a system of points called Credits. Students must have at least 20 Credits to be awarded a While at TAFE Queensland, students will be allocated breaks QCE. School subjects, including Essential Maths, Essential for morning tea and lunch. English and Social and Community Studies are each awarded Core school subjects will be delivered over approximately 4 credits. Trade or vocational streams are awarded points three (3) hours each per week. Trade or Vocational Training according to their level, i.e. Certificate II level qualifications components (theory and practical) will be delivered over are awarded 4 credits, and Certificate I level qualifications approximately six (6) hours per week. 2 credits. School subjects are timetabled around work experience Students participating in SchoolTech may obtain their credits placement so that class time is not affected. This ensures as shown in the next column. a smooth transition from school to work.
6 | SchoolTech - Course Guide 2019 SCHOOLTECH IMPORTANT DATES FEES Applications for SchoolTech are open from now until November Fees have been set as the following: 2018. Interviews will be conducted between September and early November 2018 with notification provided to successful Year 11 Woree State High School payment $500* applicants by the end of the school year. Year 12 Woree State High School payment $500* SchoolTech will commence in Semester One 2019 as per Education Queensland commencement dates. Applicants are *Includes Resource Hire Scheme, Recreation Subject fee and encouraged to complete and submit an Expression of Interest Work Experience Administration fee. Form as soon as possible so processing and interviews can be arranged (see page 15).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants must have completed Year 10, or equivalent, and be at least 15 years of age. Applicants need to complete an Expression of Interest form, attend an interview and demonstrate a minimum standard in literacy and numeracy prior to the commencement of the program. Successful applicants will be notified towards the end of the year. It will be considered an advantage if applicants have already completed some work experience in their chosen vocational area. Students will be required to wear appropriate trade uniforms. Students and parents/guardians will be expected to sign and adhere to the SchoolTech Responsible Behaviour Plan and to the rules governing student behaviour. Rolls will be marked MASONS STORY - and attendance is viewed as compulsory and an important METAL FABRICATION part of the program. “To me, enrolling at SchoolTech is the best 15 students will form a class in each of the trade and way of completing Year 12 as well as getting vocational areas. As a result, applicants are encouraged to indicate two preferences on their Expression of Interest form. an apprenticeship.The teachers at SchoolTech strive to help you succeed at getting your Year SUPPORT 12 Certificate and also setting you up for the future in the trade industry.” As part of the Social and Community Studies subject a mentoring/pastoral care program will operate. This will be conducted by school (Education Queensland) teachers and will allow a smooth transition for students moving from school to an adult learning environment. Woree State High School also provides access to a Guidance Officer, School Based Police Officer, School Nurse and Youth Counsellor. In addition to this support, TAFE Queensland has a comprehensive Student Support Services unit with a range of support systems. Workplace Health and Safety is a key priority of TAFE Queensland and Workplace Health and Safety officers are available in all areas across the Cairns campus. It is envisaged that students in the program will have ‘home rooms’ for core subjects and these rooms will act as a base for classes and mentoring sessions.
SchoolTech - Course Guide 2019 | 7 ESSENTIAL MATHEMATICS APPLIED SENIOR SUBJECT
Essential Mathematics’ major domains are Number, Data, STRUCTURE Location and time, Measurement and Finance. UNIT 1 - NUMBER, DATA AND GRAPHS Essential Mathematics benefits students because they • Fundamental topic: Calculations develop skills that go beyond the traditional ideas of • Number numeracy. • Representing data
Students develop their conceptual understanding when they • Graphs undertake tasks that require them to connect mathematical concepts, operations and relations. They learn to recognise UNIT 2 - MONEY, TRAVEL AND DATA definitions, rules and facts from everyday mathematics • Fundamental topic: Calculations and data, and to calculate using appropriate mathematical • Managing money processes. • Time and motion Students interpret and use mathematics to make informed • Data collection predictions and decisions about personal and financial UNIT 3 - MEASUREMENT, SCALES AND DATA priorities. This is achieved through an emphasis on estimation, • Fundamental topic: Calculations problem-solving and reasoning, which develops students into thinking citizens. • Measurement • Scales, plans and models PATHWAYS • Summarising and comparing data A course of study in Essential Mathematics can establish UNIT 4 - GRAPHS, CHANCE AND LOANS a basis for further education and employment in the fields • Fundamental topic: Calculations of trade, industry, business and community services. Students • Bivariate graphs learn within a practical context related to general employment • Probability and relative frequencies and successful participation in society, drawing on the mathematics used by various professional and • Loans and compound interest industry groups. ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES Schools devise assessments in Units 1 and 2 to suit their local By the conclusion of the course of study, students will: context. In Units 3 and 4 students complete four summative assessments. Schools develop three summative internal • Select, recall and use facts, rules, definitions and assessments and the common internal assessment (CIA) is procedures drawn from Number, Data, Location and time, developed by the QCAA. Measurement and Finance • Comprehend mathematical concepts and techniques SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS drawn from Number, Data, Location and time, Measurement and Finance UNIT 3 UNIT 4 • Communicate using mathematical, statistical and everyday language and conventions Summative internal Summative internal assessment 1 (IA1): assessment 3 (IA3): • Evaluate the reasonableness of solutions • Problem-solving and • Problem-solving • Justify procedures and decisions by explaining modelling task and modelling task mathematical reasoning Summative internal Summative internal • Solve problems by applying mathematical concepts and assessment 2 (IA2): assessment 4 (IA4): techniques drawn from Number, Data, Location and time, • Common internal • Examination Measurement and Finance. assessment (CIA)
8 | SchoolTech - Course Guide 2019 ESSENTIAL ENGLISH APPLIED SENIOR SUBJECT
Essential English develops and refines students’ understanding STRUCTURE of language, literature and literacy to enable them to interact confidently and effectively with others in everyday, community and UNIT 1 - LANGUAGE THAT WORKS social contexts. Students recognise language and texts as relevant • Responding to a variety of texts used in and developed for in their lives now and in the future and learn to understand, accept a work context or challenge the values and attitudes in these texts. • Creating multimodal and written texts Students engage with language and texts to foster skills to UNIT 2 - TEXTS AND HUMAN EXPERIENCES communicate confidently and effectively in Standard Australian English in a variety of contemporary contexts and social situations, • Responding to reflective and nonfiction texts that explore including everyday, social, community, further education and human experiences
work-related contexts. They choose generic structures, language, • Creating spoken and written texts language features and technologies to best convey meaning. They develop skills to read for meaning and purpose, and to use, critique UNIT 3 - LANGUAGE THAT INFLUENCES and appreciate a range of contemporary literary and non-literary • Creating and shaping perspectives on community, local and texts. global issues in texts
Students use language effectively to produce texts for a variety • Responding to texts that seek to influence audiences of purposes and audiences and engage creative and imaginative UNIT 4 - REPRESENTATIONS AND POPULAR CULTURE TEXTS thinking to explore their own world and the worlds of others. They actively and critically interact with a range of texts, developing an • Responding to popular culture texts awareness of how the language they engage with positions them • Creating representations of Australian identifies, places, events and others. and concepts
PATHWAYS ASSESSMENT A course of study in Essential English promotes open mindedness, Schools devise assessments in Units 1 and 2 to suit their local imagination, critical awareness and intellectual flexibility — skills that context. In Units 3 and 4 students complete four summative prepare students for local and global citizenship, and for lifelong assessments. Schools develop three summative internal learning across a wide range of contexts. assessments and the common internal assessment (CIA) is developed by the QCAA. OBJECTIVES By the conclusion of the course of study, students will: SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS • Use patterns and conventions of genres to achieve particular purposes in cultural contexts and social situations UNIT 3 UNIT 4 • Use appropriate roles and relationships with audiences Summative internal Summative internal • Construct and explain representations of identities, assessment 1 (IA1): assessment 3 (IA3): places, events and concepts • Extended response — • Extended response — spoken/signed response Multimodal response • Make use of and explain the ways cultural assumptions, attitudes, values and beliefs underpin texts and Summative internal Summative internal influence meaning assessment 2 (IA2): assessment 4 (IA4): • Explain how language features and text structures shape • Common internal • Extended response — assessment (CIA) Written response meaning and invite particular responses • Select and use subject matter to support perspectives • Sequence subject matter and use mode-appropriate cohesive devices to construct coherent texts • Make mode-appropriate language choices according to register informed by purpose, audience and context • Use language features to achieve particular purposes across modes.
SchoolTech - Course Guide 2019 | 9 SPORT AND RECREATION APPLIED SENIOR SUBJECT Sport and Recreation provides students with opportunities to STRUCTURE learn in, through and about sport and active recreation activities, examining their role in the lives of individuals and communities. The Sport and Recreation course is designed around core Students examine the relevance of sport and active recreation in and elective topics. Australian culture, employment growth, health and wellbeing. They consider factors that influence participation in sport and recreation, CORE TOPICS and how physical skills can enhance participation and performance • Sport and recreation in the community in sport and recreation activities. Students explore how interpersonal • Sport, recreation and healthy living skills support effective interaction with others, and the promotion of safety in sport and recreation activities. They examine technology • Health and safety in sport and recreation activities in sport and recreation activities, and how the sport and recreation • Personal and interpersonal skills in sport and recreation activities industry contributes to individual and community outcomes. ELECTIVE TOPICS Students are involved in acquiring, applying and evaluating • Active play and minor games information about and in physical activities and performances, • Challenge and adventure activities planning and organising activities, investigating solutions to individual and community challenges, and using suitable technologies where • Games and sports relevant. They communicate ideas and information in, about and • Lifelong physical activities
through sport and recreation activities. They examine the effects of • Rhythmic and expressive movement activities sport and recreation on individuals and communities, investigate the role of sport and recreation in maintaining good health, evaluate • Sport and recreation physical activities strategies to promote health and safety, and investigate personal and interpersonal skills to achieve goals. ASSESSMENT PATHWAYS For Sport and Recreation, assessment from Units 3 and 4 is used to determine the student’s exit result, and consists of four A course of study in Sport and Recreation can establish a basis for instruments, including: further education and employment in the fields of fitness, outdoor • One project (annotated records of the performance is also required) recreation and education, sports administration, community health • One investigation, extended response or examination. and recreation and sport performance.
OBJECTIVES PROJECT By the conclusion of the course of study, students will: A response to a single task, situation and/or scenario.
• Demonstrate physical responses and interpersonal At least two different components from the following: strategiein individual and group situations in sport and • written: 500–900 words • spoken: 2½–3½ minutes recreation activities • multimodal: 3–6 minutes • performance: 2–4 minutes.*
• Describe concepts and ideas about sport and recreation INVESTIGATION using terminology and examples A response that includes locating and using information beyond • Explain procedures and strategies in, about and through students’ own knowledge and the data they have been given. sport and recreation activities for individuals and communities Presented in one of the following modes: • Apply concepts and adapt procedures, strategies and • written: 600–1000 words • spoken: 3–4 minutes physical responses in individual and group sport and • multimodal: 4–7 minutes. recreation activities EXTENDED RESPONSE • Manage individual and group sport and recreation activities • Apply strategies in sport and recreation activities to A technique that assesses the interpretation, analysis/examination and/ or evaluation of ideas and information in provided stimulus materials. enhance health, wellbeing, and participation for individuals and communities Presented in one of the following modes: • Use language conventions and textual features to achieve • written: 600–1000 words • spoken: 3–4 minutes particular purposes • multimodal: 4–7 minutes. • Evaluate individual and group physical responses and PERFORMANCE interpersonal strategies to improve outcomes in sport and A response involves the application of identified skill/s when responding recreation activities to a task that involves solving a problem, providing a solution, providing instruction or conveying meaning or intent. • Evaluate the effects of sport and recreation on individuals and communities • 2–4 minutes* • Evaluate strategies that seek to enhance health, EXAMINATION
wellbeing, and participation in sport and recreation A response that answers a number of provided questions, scenarios activities and provide recommendations and/or problems. • Create communications that convey meaning for • 60–90 minutes particular audiences and purposes.
* Evidence must include annotated records that clearly identify the application of standards to performance.
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Social and Community Studies focuses on personal CORE LIFE SKILLS development and social skills which lead to self-reliance, self- • Personal skills — Growing and developing as an individual management and concern for others. It fosters appreciation of, and respect for, cultural diversity and encourages responsible • Interpersonal skills — Living with and relating to other people attitudes and behaviours required for effective participation • Citizenship skills — Receiving from and contributing to community in the community and for thinking critically, creatively and ELECTIVE TOPICS constructively about their future. • The Arts and the community Students develop personal, interpersonal, and citizenship • Australia’s place in the world skills, encompassing social skills, communication skills, respect for and interaction with others, building rapport, • Gender and identity problem solving and decision making, self-esteem, self- • Health: Food and nutrition confidence and resilience, workplace skills, learning and • Health: Recreation and leisure study skills. • Into relationships Students use an inquiry approach in collaborative learning • Legally, it could be you environments to investigate the dynamics of society and the benefits of working with others in the community. They are • Money management provided with opportunities to explore and refine personal • Science and technology values and lifestyle choices and to practise, develop and • Today’s society value social, community and workplace participation skills. • The world of work PATHWAYS A course of study in Social and Community Studies can ASSESSMENT establish a basis for further education and employment, as it For Social and Community Studies, assessment from Units helps students develop the skills and attributes necessary in 3 and 4 is used to determine the student’s exit result, and all workplaces. consists of four instruments from at least three different OBJECTIVES assessment techniques, including: • One project or investigation By the conclusion of the course of study, students will: • One examination • Recognise and describe concepts and ideas related to • No more than two assessments from each technique. the development of personal, interpersonal and citizenship skills PROJECT • Recognise and explain the ways life skills relate to social contexts A response to a single task, situation and/or scenario. • Explain issues and viewpoints related to social investigations At least two different components from the following: • written: 500–900 words • spoken: 2½–3½ minutes • Organise information and material related to social • multimodal: 3–6 minutes • performance: continuous class time.* contexts and issues • product: continuous class time.
• Analyse and compare viewpoints about social contexts INVESTIGATION and issues A response that includes locating and using information beyond • Apply concepts and ideas to make decisions about students’ own knowledge and the data they have been given. social investigations Presented in one of the following modes: • Use language conventions and features to communicate • written: 600–1000 words • spoken: 3–4 minutes ideas and information, according to purposes • multimodal: 4–7 minutes. EXTENDED RESPONSE • Plan and undertake social investigations A technique that assesses the interpretation, analysis/examination and/ • Communicate the outcomes of social investigations, or evaluation of ideas and information in provided stimulus materials. to suit audiences Presented in one of the following modes: • Appraise inquiry processes and the outcomes of social • written: 600–1000 words • spoken: 3–4 minutes investigations. • multimodal: 4–7 minutes. STRUCTURE EXAMINATION A response that answers a number of provided questions, scenarios The Social and Community Studies course is designed around and/or problems. three core life skills areas which must be covered within every elective topic studied, and be integrated throughout the course. • 60–90 minutes • 50–250 words per item on the test
SchoolTech - Course Guide 2019 | 11 CERTIFICATE I IN BUSINESS (BSB10115) This entry level qualification allows individuals to develop EMPLOYABILITY SKILL INDUSTRY/ basic skills and knowledge to prepare for work. They may ENTERPRISE REQUIREMENTS FOR undertake a range of simple tasks under close supervision. THIS QUALIFICATION INCLUDE: The range of technical skills and knowledge is limited. The following infromation contains a summary of the Employability Skills required by industry for this qualification. JOB ROLES The Employability Skills facets described here are broad • Administration Assistant industry requirements that may vary depending on • Office Assistant qualification packaging options.
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS SUMMARY Communication • Gathering, conveying and receiving verbal and The following information contains a summary of the written information Employability Skills required by industry for this qualification. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad • Listening and understanding workplace instructions industry requirements that may vary depending on Teamwork qualification packaging options. • Working with colleagues and supervisors to produce • workplace documents CERTIFICATE I IN BUSINESS (BSB10115) UNITS OF COMPETENCY Problem-solving Contribute to health and safety of self and others (BSBWHS201) • Resolving simple maintenance issues with office equipment Core • Solving routine problems related to hazards in the Operate a personal computer (BSBITU101) workplace, while under direct supervision Elective Initiative and enterprise Produce simple word processed documents (BSBITU201) Elective • Raising occupational health and safety issues with the Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices (BSBSUS201) occupational health and safety officer Elective Planning and organising Apply basic communication skills (BSBCMM101) • Planning own work schedule to ensure tasks are Elective completed on time Source and present information (SITXCOM001) Unspecified Elective Self-management • Behaving in ways that contribute to an effective and ** All Vocational Educational subjects offered are subject to availability safe working environment of Qualified Teaching Staff and Resources. The Certificate I in Business • Identifying own roles and responsibilities (BSB10115) is delivered by RTO ID 30457. Learning ASSESSMENT • Listening to ideas and opinions of other members of the team Assessment for each unit is competency based. This means that once you can demonstrate that you can complete all of • Following safety procedures the tasks required in a unit of competency, you will be given Technology credit for that unit. Assessment will occur under a wide range of conditions. • Operating a range of business equipment On successful completion students will earn two (2) points towards their QCE.
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TO C ICOS E TE SA SCHOOL TECH MOTIVATED STUDENTS ARE READY TO OR FOR YOU Site foreman at Far North Fabrications, Scott Taylor was thoroughly impressed with Your business can benefit from SchoolTech students doing SchoolTech student, Mason Humphreys and the work experience at your business. SchoolTech program, so > SchoolTech Year 11 and year 12 students are ready to undertake much so his company offered work experience at no cost to your business. Mason an apprenticeship placement when he graduated > SchoolTech students bring practical skills and up-to-date knowledge from Year 12 at SchoolTech. to your business or organisation. It was a great move for the > Through work experience you can determine if the SchoolTech student business when we offered work is suitable for a future apprenticeship or traineeship with your business. experience to Mason when he was a SchoolTech student. Year 11 and 12 SchoolTech students are completing certificate Mason walked in the door full qualifications in one or more of the following areas: of enthusiasm and thanks to his SchoolTech training, was Construction and Plumbing already equipped with some Electrical and Construction Plumbing of the skills he would need on the job. Engineering and Automotive It didn’t cost the business Engineering and Automotive Electrical a cent and Mason fitted in Engineering and Marine so well. Now we have a really valued employee and Engineering and Outdoor Power Equipment apprentice who is so confident with the work that we’ve got SchoolTech is an innovative, award winning him working on-site, dealing directly with clients. initiative between TAFE Queensland Cairns campus, – Scott Taylor Woree State High School and Skill360 Australia.
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Most recent school attended and year attended ...... TECH Year: ...... Queensland Interstate Overseas Most recent schooling: I have completed Year 10 I finished school at grade: ...... MOTIVATED STUDENTS ARE I have not completed Year 10 – Date you will complete: ...... READY TO OR FOR YOU Semesters of study: I have not repeated any year levels I have repeated year/s: ...... Site foreman at Far North Parent/Guardian full name: ...... Fabrications, Scott Taylor was thoroughly impressed with Email: ...... Phone: ...... Your business can benefit from SchoolTech students doing SchoolTech student, Mason Nominate two teachers from your current school. Ensure you have received permission to use them as a referee. Humphreys and the work experience at your business. SchoolTech program, so Teacher referee full name: ...... > SchoolTech Year 11 and year 12 students are ready to undertake much so his company offered Email: ...... Phone: ...... work experience at no cost to your business. Mason an apprenticeship placement when he graduated Teacher referee full name: ...... > SchoolTech students bring practical skills and up-to-date knowledge from Year 12 at SchoolTech. to your business or organisation. Email: ...... Phone: ...... It was a great move for the > Through work experience you can determine if the SchoolTech student business when we offered work Place a number (1) in the box adjacent to your first choice and a number (2) in the box adjacent to your second choice: is suitable for a future apprenticeship or traineeship with your business. experience to Mason when he was a SchoolTech student. Stream: Construction & Plumbing Engineering & Automotive Electrical & Construction/Plumbing Mason walked in the door full Year 11 and 12 SchoolTech students are completing certificate Marine & Engineering Engineering & Automotive Electrical Engineering & Outdoor Power Equipment qualifications in one or more of the following areas: of enthusiasm and thanks to his SchoolTech training, was Construction and Plumbing already equipped with some How did you hear about the SchoolTech program? Electrical and Construction Plumbing of the skills he would need on Brochure/leaflet at school Careers evening/presentation at school Advert in newspaper the job. Engineering and Automotive Advert on radio Word of mouth Internet search It didn’t cost the business Careers expo Other ...... Engineering and Automotive Electrical a cent and Mason fitted in Engineering and Marine so well. Now we have a really valued employee and REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERVIEW: • Cover letter • Resume • Latest report card Engineering and Outdoor Power Equipment apprentice who is so confident with the work that we’ve got Please note: This form is used as an expression of interest only. Applicants will be required to attend an interview and courses will him working on-site, dealing only proceed if there are enough participants. When course details are finalised, successful applicants will be sent an enrolment pack SchoolTech is an innovative, award winning on the requested course. To be eligible for enrolment, you will be required to return an enrolment form signed by yourself and your directly with clients. parent or guardian. initiative between TAFE Queensland Cairns campus, – Scott Taylor Woree State High School and Skill360 Australia. PLEASE RETURN TO: POSTAL SchoolTech, TAFE Queensland North Region, PMB 1, Cairns QLD 4870 PHONE 07 4042 2490 For further information: EMAIL [email protected] FIND OUT MORE PRIVACY DISCLAIMER | TAFE Queensland collects the information on this form to record client’s details on a waiting list to enable contact to be made for future training. Only authorised departmental officers have access to this information. If you are under the age of 18 years or more information contact SchoolTech ia email: your personal information, attendance details, progress and results may be disclosed to your parent/guardian.If you are studying at TAFE schooltech.north tafe.qld.edu.au Queensland towards your secondary education, your personal information, attendance details, progress and results will be disclosed to your school, and to the Queensland Studies Authority as authorised by the Youth Participation in Education and Training Act 2003. Your personal | 07 4042 2490 information will not be disclosed to any other third party without your consent, unless authorised or required by law.
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