Sandringham College Senior Curriculum Guide 2014 Sandringham Programs College of Study for Contents VCE/VET/VCAL
Contents
Introduction • From the College Principal 3 • Campus Aims and Ethos 4 • Features and Events 5 • Course Options 6
VCE 7 • VCE Course Structure 8 • A list of VCE Studies 9 VET 10 • VET Programs 11 VCAL 13 • VCAL Course Structure 14
VCAL Unit Summaries 15 VCE & VET Unit Summaries 17
Program Areas 40 • Arts Performing 41 • Arts Visual 42 • Business 43 • Humanities 44 • Science 45 • Technology 47
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2 From the College Students starting at Sandringham College Senior Campus to Principal complete years 11 and 12 are entering some of the most important and rewarding years of their education.
Sandringham College is an environment We also offer a full range of Vocational in which young adults thrive! Education (VET) courses, and a very dynamic Victorian Certificate of Applied We provide students with a wide and Learning (VCAL). exciting range of VCE, VCAL and VET units from which to choose. In fact, the With such a full range of offerings,
Introduction range of subjects available to students choosing a course can become a at the College is equal to that provided complex and important task. It requires by virtually any school throughout the careful thought and discussion with a state. This range of subjects allows range of people. each student to tailor a course that is appropriate for his or her needs and In Years 11 and 12, students study interests. subjects which will set them up for their future. In selecting their subjects, At Sandringham, students will develop students need to take into account a positive rapport with their teachers, several questions. They include: allowing them to confidently approach their teachers and request extra • Which subjects do I enjoy? College Principal: assistance whenever required. The Mr Allen McAuliffe relationship that is established between • Which subjects am I good at? staff and students at the Senior Campus is very special. It is something our • Which subjects are prerequisites for students tell us constantly that they the courses I am interested in for the value and enjoy. future?
At Sandringham, students will encounter • Does my subject selection allow me an atmosphere which is most conducive to change my mind about what I want to learning. Sandringham is a college to do in the future? where excellence is encouraged and rewarded. Many of our students achieve In order to make the final selection, excellent ATAR scores and each year each student should read through the students obtain a range of awards and descriptions of all courses carefully and recognitions of excellence including then discuss the various possibilities VCE Premier’s Awards, Vocational Prizes, with parents, teachers, careers advisors, VCAL Excellence Awards and selection other students and anyone who can into the VCAA Season of Excellence provide useful information. programs including Top Class, Top Arts, Top Designs and Top Acts. Above all, please take note of the fact that success on the Senior Campus is The College offers a range of VCE units more likely to occur if you enjoy what in: you are doing. Make the most of these years and take part in as many activities • Business as possible to enrich your time at the College. • Humanities I wish you well as you make your • LOTE choices.
• Performing Arts
• Physical & Outdoor Education Allen McAuliffe
• Science & Mathematics College Principal • Technology
• Visual Arts
3 Campus Aims and Ethos
The Sandringham Senior Campus is unique. We provide a curriculum of unmatched variety and breadth within a stimulating young adult learning environment. Senior Campus staff are senior curriculum specialists, focused on helping students to achieve the best results possible and preparing them for the challenges they will face after they leave school.
At Sandringham you can choose from Finally, we at Sandringham recognise over 70 VCE options at each year level, that the years 15 - 19 are a busy together with a wide range of VET/VCE and challenging period in your life. (Vocational Education & Training in Accordingly our extensive student the VCE) or VCAL courses. Our flexible support and services program is designed timetable is designed to minimise to give you every opportunity. frustrating clashes between your preferred studies. Campus Structure At Sandringham you will enjoy the company of many other students who Senior Campus life revolves around share your interests, goals and ideals. seven Programs, each of which offers At the same time your horizons will be subjects specifically designed to meet broadened by meeting students whose the needs of students within that interests and goals are different to program. yours. When you first enrol at the Senior Lucy de Bomford is a Humanities The Senior Campus embraces diversity Campus you will be counselled about Student Leader. She feels lucky to and fosters tolerance. We are not narrow your subject choices and placed in the be able to work closely with the and excluding. We respect the goals program which the College judges most teachers and represent the students of all of our students. We honour their appropriate, given your plans for study of the Humanities Domain. efforts and we take pleasure in their and work. achievements - as long as they do their After attending Bluff Road 7-10 best in the circumstances. This means Each Program has a Student Manager Campus since Year 7, Lucy was that when you come to Sandringham who looks after the students and ecstatic about finally being able you know you can be yourself and yet a Domain Leader who attends to to go to the Senior Campus. She be accepted and affirmed by your peers curriculum matters and administration. says the people are "accepting and and teachers. Indeed, at Sandringham caring" and she appreciates the we encourage you to express your Students get together at frequent adult learning environment. “It individuality through studying what you Program Meetings where important really gives students a chance to really like, developing your special gifts administrative information is shared, prove themselves and to prepare and talents, and seeking fulfilment in as well as information specifically of themselves for the world after VCE.” your chosen pathway. interest to students of that program.
This year Lucy is studying a diverse We are very proud of what our students Year 12 students attend Program-specific range of subjects: Health and have achieved at Sandringham. A large orientation days early in the year and Human Development, Politics, number of students have received VCE all Programs run various events for their English, Food Technology and Premier’s Awards, and many others students. Sociology. Last year she undertook have had work selected for the VCAA Unit ¾ Psychology. She relishes annual Season of Excellence. Campus Further information about each of the the opportunity to study subjects VCE results are consistently higher than Programs can be found on the pages that cater to her individual needs. those achieved in schools with similar specified below. “Politics really gives me the chance student populations. to extend myself and to learn about Arts Performing 40 the world around me. Health and At Sandringham you will be treated as a Human provides me with knowledge young adult. Staff-student relations are Arts Visual 41 that I will need in my chosen friendly, informal and based on mutual career path of Midwifery, and Food respect, cooperation and a focus on Business 42 Technology allows me to express my the common goal - your learning. Our passion for cooking." rules are based on core ethical values Humanities 43 of personal responsibility for decision- Lucy plans to go to university to making, and care for others and the Science 44 study Midwifery, and eventually into environment. a career in Neonatal Intensive Birth Technology and 45 and Nursing. Applied Learning
4 Other Features and Events
Student Action Year 12 Formal Dress Code Ethical Action The Year 12 Formal is one of the campus’ There is no school uniform. Students The Senior Campus attracts young great traditions, and it is invariably may wear casual dress within people with high ideals and a sense of successful because students play a appropriate limits. Please note, however, social responsibility. Our Performing leading role in its organisation. that coming to school with bare feet is Arts students hold a fund-raising not acceptable and students are strongly evening for Amnesty International and Supportive Friends advised not to wear thongs for safety our Student Union members and Music reasons. students both sponsor a child from a Students themselves are often the first third world country. to notice when a fellow student is down. Careers Department The Supportive Friends is a group of Community Service students and teachers who have been Students are very fortunate in having an trained in identifying and providing extremely well-resourced Careers Room. The campus has had a long association support for students who may be going The room is stocked with information with the Blood Bank, and over the years through a bad patch. about courses and careers, job seeking has contributed to many other worthy skills, resume writing and more. Students causes. International Students can use the room Monday - Thursday and can also make indivdual appointments Student Union The college was one of the first state with the Careers Counsellor to discuss schools to accept international students specific issues. The VET Coordinator can The Student Union meets regularly to and has catered for students from also be found in this area. discuss matters of concern and interest Europe, South America and many Asian to students. Over the years the Student countries. This program enhances an Graduation Night Union has been instrumental in bringing already rich campus environment. about changes from which all students This is a great occasion when staff, have benefited. Library parents and students gather to celebrate the achievements of the graduates. Sport The library is open before and after school and Study Club is held once a Students may choose to participate, week from 3:30 - 5pm. train and compete in the wide range of Annual Musical sports on offer at the senior campus. Regular interschool competitions run Each year students from across the college join forces to produce the musical. Many throughout the year, including the talents are required and you do not have to be in Performing Arts. If you can Kingston round robins, basketball organise, direct or promote, build or paint, apply make-up, sing, dance or act, or tournaments and the Victorian School operate sound and lighting equipment, there could be a role for you. Championships. Our senior students are consistently successful in their respective sports. Individual state finalists in Golf, Swimming and Athletics, and teams such as the Boys' Netball, Boys' and Girls' Basketball progressed through to the Southern Metropolitan Finals in recent years. Alternative sports such as Boys' Netball, Girls' Football (AFL) and Lawn Bowls are also available to students. Additionally, there are many opportunities for our senior students to coach sports teams and umpire at interschool competitions throughout the year in all age groups.
5 Course Options
Sandringham College offers two certificates - theVictorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) - Introduction as well as access to Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses.
> The VCE is a nationally recognised certificate awarded to students who satisfactorily complete Years 11 and 12 of secondary schooling. It provides pathways to further training or work and is the most commonly accepted way to gain entry to tertiary study.
> The VCAL focuses on applied learning and develops knowledge and skills that will prepare students for further training and employment.
> VET is nationally recognised industry-based training that provides credit to the VCE or VCAL. VET courses may form part of the VCE, and VCAL students are required to undertake one VET course.
Erin Green is a Year 12 Visual Arts student who enjoys the trust and freedom to take responsibility for > VCE > VCAL her own learning at the senior campus. “Sandringham College is a very unique and special school and the teachers play an important Six subjects in Year 11 Literacy and Numeracy part in making such a great school. VET Course We are treated as young adults and Work Placement prepared for the world after VCE.” Personal Development Project VCE subject/s Erin is a member of the Student Five subjects in Year 12 Representative Council and takes this role seriously. “I love being part of a group that is determined to have students’ voices heard while at the same time helping the
school to be the best we can.” University TAFE This year Erin is studying English, TAFE Sociology, Further Maths, Visual Employment Communication and VET Visual Art. Combination Combination Erin plans to go on to university Deferral to study a Bachelor of Young Education. Employment
6 Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) VCE University-Based Enhancement The VCE is a nationally and Australian Tertiary Admissions Programs internationally recognised certificate Rank (ATAR) that provides pathways to university, High achieving students should TAFE or employment. At Sandringham The ATAR is an overall percentile ranking enquire about this exciting option, College students are expected to enrol reflecting a student’s comparative which enables VCE students to in six subjects for Year 11 and five performance amongst the relevant study a favourite area at university for Year 12. These subjects have to age group in a given year. The ATAR level. The study may be taught by include at least one from the English allows tertiary institutions to compare university staff or by school staff, group and can include any number students who have completed different depending on the circumstances. of VET subjects, though the College combinations of VCE studies. It is recommends a maximum of two. Any calculated by VTAC solely for use by Eligible students are identified VCE subjects completed during Year 10 institutions. by school staff using university contribute to the units required to gain guidelines. To enter an the certificate. The requirements for To qualify for an ATAR a student must: enhancement studies program successful completion of the VCE may be • qualify for the VCE a student will be required to found on page 8. • achieve study scores in four complete an appropriate VCE Unit permissable Unit 3 and 4 VCE or 3,4 sequence in Year 11 obtaining Entry Requirements VCE/VET studies, including one from a study score of at least 41 out the English group. of 50. The student can then Students applying to undertake the VCE undertake a related university-based at Sandringham College will be expected enhancement study in Year 12. to have successfully completed Year 10. Scaling
An enhancement study does not Time Frame The VCAA uses scaling to balance contribute to the number of VCE results across different subjects before units, yet students who complete a Most students will complete the calculating the ATAR for each student. university study will have either 4, certificate over two years, though Some students try to choose subjects 5 or 5.5 added to their aggregate the school can permit students to based on the way they are treated in before the ATAR is calculated complete the course over three years if the scaling process. Our advice to all (depending on their result). exceptional circumstances apply. students is to choose their subjects based on what they enjoy, what they’re Thus, enhancement studies mean Credentials good at and any prerequisites for a bigger workload as well as more tertiary courses that interest them. advanced work. Students entering On successful completion students will this program require ability, high receive a Statement of Results and a VCE The General Achievement Test motivation and excellent time Certificate. (GAT) management skills. However, there are considerable rewards - both Any student enrolled in a Unit 3 intellectual and practical - for any and 4 subject must sit the General student who successfully completes Achievement Test, held in June every an extension studies program. year. It is a test of general knowledge and skills in written communication, mathematics, science, technology, humanities, the arts and social sciences. Although it doesn’t count towards VCE results or affect the student’s ATAR, the VCAA uses GAT results to verify school assessments and exam results. For this reason students are encouraged to take a diligent approach to the completion of the GAT and the College will assist students to prepare appropriately.
7 VCE Course Structure VCE
Year 1
Units 1/2 - English Group Subjects English Literature English Language Foundation English English as a Second Language
Unit 1
VCE Subject VCE Subject VCE Subject VCE or VET* VCE or VET* Subject Subject
Unit 2
VCE Subject VCE Subject VCE Subject VCE or VET* VCE or VET* Subject Subject
Year 2
VCE Requirements Units 3/4 - English Group Subjects • Successful completion of English at least 16 units. Literature • The 16 units must include English Language at least three units from the English group. Of English as a Second Language those three units, no more than two units Unit 3/4 from Units 1 and 2 of the English group may be VCE Subject VCE Subject VCE or VET* VCE or VET* counted. • The 16 units must include Subject Subject three pairs of units at the 3 and 4 level, other than an English group subject. • To gain an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) you must complete both Units 3 and 4 of an English group *The 16 units may include an unlimited number of units subject. of Vocational Education and Training, but Sandringham College recommends a maximum of two. To gain an Check that your studies include ATAR you must complete a ‘scored’ VET subject if it is to the prerequisites for be included in the primary four subjects. See page 10 for the range of tertiary/TAFE further clarification. courses you are considering.
8 A list of VCE Studies VCE
Accounting Outdoor & Environmental Studies Agriculture & Horticulture Philosophy Art Physical Education Biology Physics Business Management Product Design & Technology Chemistry • Metal Dance • Textiles Drama • Wood Economics Psychology English Sociology English Language Studio Arts English as a Second Language • Drawing Environmental Science • Photography Food & Technology • Video Production Mathew Alesi is a Year 12 Visual Foundation English Theatre Studies Arts student. He says he chose to French Visual Communication Design do his VCE at Sandringham Senior Geography Campus because of the choice of subjects. “The list of subjects is Health & Human Development never ending; you are bound to History find something you like and enjoy Information Technology (Units 1,2) and when you do subjects you IT Software Development (Units 3,4) enjoy, school is fun. I look forward to going each and every day and IT Applications (Units 3,4) this is very important in producing National & Global Citizen (Units 1,2) quality work.” Australian Politics (Units 3,4) Global Politics (Units 3,4) Mathew cites the access to facilities and the adult learning Legal Studies environment as very important Literature factors in deciding to study at Mathematics the campus. He says that “at the • General (Units 1,2) Senior Campus you are treated as an equal and are trusted". • Methods (CAS) • Specialist (Units 3,4) This year Mathew is studying • Foundation (Units 1,2) Visual Communication, Media • Further (Units 3,4) Video Production, Agriculture and Horticulture, English and Media (Units 1,2) VET Furniture Making. He enjoys Media Journalism (Units 1,2) Media Video Production as Media Photography/Print (Units 3,4) “you are able to use industry Media Video/Audio/Animation (Units 3,4) standard equipment” and Visual Communication “because you Music Investigations (Units 3,4) get to explore design ideas and Music Performance experiment.” Music Styles
After Year 12 Mathew intends to continue studying to become a landscape architect.
9 Vocational Education & Training (VET)
What Is Vocational Education? Types of Vocational Education Programs
Vocational Education & Training (VET) Types of Vocational Programs Programs in the VCE & VCAL 1. VCE VET programs VCE VET programs allow students to VCE VET Programs are vocational programs approved by the Victorian Curriculum include nationally accredited vocational Assessment Authority (VCAA). VCE VET programs also lead to a nationally recognised studies within their senior secondary qualification, thereby offering students the opportunity to gain both the VCE and a certificate. In the past, students would nationally portable VET qualification. have to leave school before undertaking VCE VET programs are fully recognised within the Units 1 to 4 structure of the VCE and entry level training with a TAFE or can contribute towards satisfactory completion of VCE and VCAL. VCE VET units have Private Provider. Now students have equal status with other VCE studies. Most offer Scored Assessment. All contribute to the the opportunity to undertake training ATAR. They also provide a Certificate from a TAFE (or private provider). that provides VCE & VCAL credits, as well as VET or Further Education (FE) qualifications, while still at school. 2. Block Credit Recognition Each VET program takes the place of one Students who undertake VET or Further Education (FE) qualifications that are not VCE or VCAL subject. included in the suite of VCAA VCE VET programs (or School Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships (SBATs)) may also be eligible for credit towards their Senior Certificates. Why do students choose VET as part of VCE and VCAL credits are gained when the Certificate is at the appropriate level and their senior secondary certificate? students successfully complete a minimum number of units. All Block Credit programs VET offers students the opportunity to: delivered by the College provide enough units to credit to VCE & VCAL upon successful • combine general & vocational completion, but may only provide partial completion of a Certificate. Sufficient block studies credit units at a Certificate III or IV level contribute to a student’s ATAR score as a 5th • realistically explore career or 6th subject. options & pathways without leaving school • undertake learning in the 3. School Based Apprenticeships (SBATs) workplace &/or develop skills that will equip them for the Students complete about 200 days of training on the job, off the job & in paid employment workplace over either 2 or 3 years, combining VCE or VCAL, VET & paid work. These can be done as • undertake applied learning in an part of school (usually 3 or 4 days at school, 1 or 2 days apprenticeship) or as part of a adult learning environment part time job. Students are paid employees but the Certificates they achieve also provide • gain a nationally recognised credits towards their VCE or VCAL. Students must make direct contact with employers qualification or credit towards themselves to secure a SBAT. a qualification that also contributes to satisfactory completion of VCE or VCAL See over for the VCE VET & Block Credit Programs undertaken in 2013.
Most programs are delivered at local TAFEs (VU, Chisholm, Kangan, Holmesglen etc). For further information: A number are delivered at Sandringham College under the auspice of an external VET Coordinator - Anna Irminger Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Ph: 8599 0551 when we have sufficient numbers. Most Email: [email protected] VCE VET programs offer scored assessment and contribute to an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) score like all other VCE 3/4 units. All VET programs (including Block Credit programs) completed at a 3/4 level contribute to an ATAR score. Direct credits may be applicable to the related TAFE accredited program after successful completion.
10 Sandringham College has developed a relationship with a number of Vocational accredited training providers which allows students to access courses and facilities at both Sandringham and other institutions in a range of Education & vocational programs which have a variety of delivery modes. Training (VET)
Programs in VCE VET Programs Delivered On Campus
VET & VCAL
At Sandringham College, students can Program Certificate RTO choose an industry-based VET program Acting - Block Credit (one 91361NSW Cert III in Swinburne which complements their VCE or VCAL. year) CommunityDance, Theatre and This allows successful students to Events graduate with both their VCE or VCAL Dance * VCE VET (Sandy 7-10 21764VIC Cert II in Dance Ausdance and a VET Certificate or Statement of Campus) Attainment. LMT21707/LMT31407 Kangan Fashion Design VCE VET Cert II/Cert III Applied In most cases the VET program will Fashion Design involve structured work place learning. (Partial completion) It is emphasised that a structured work placement is not work experience. Hospitality* VCE VET (First SIT20207 Cert II in Holmesglen Students are often engaged in the real Year) Hospitality enterprise of that work setting; they receive instruction in competencies Information Technology ICA3011 Certificate III in Chisholm (Games Creation) Information, Digital Media which are relevant to that enterprise, and Technology and to their VET credential. (Partial completion) Justice – Block Credit (one 21792VIC Cert IV in Justice Holmesglen Sandringham College has strong links year) (Partial Completion) with Youth Connect. This organisation can assist our students to take up the Music * VCE VET CUS09 Cert III in Technical COSAMP opportunity to complete on the job Production training in a range of broad industry Media/ Screen – VCE VET/ UF20107 – Cert II in Creative Chisholm areas whilst completing their VCE or Block Credit Industries (Media) VCAL Studies. CUF40107 Cert IV in Screen & Media (Partial) As VET Programs are often delivered off-campus, students must apply Visual Arts – Block Credit CUV30103 Cert III in Visual Chisholm directly to the TAFE concerned, via Arts & Contemporary Craft (Partial completion) their home school, before October/ November this year if they are to secure a place; simply filling out a Students must usually successfully complete first year before continuing (those with Sandringham College application is asterisks have scored assessment). Programs in italics provide block credit - usually at not enough. a 3/4 level.
11 VET Links VET VET Programs Delivered Off Campus
VET programs delivered off campus Program Certificate RTO & Venue change each year depending on VET Animal Studies RUV20104 Cert II in Animal Box Hill – Box Hill student interest – check TAFE Studies handbooks for offerings (go to http:// VET Auto 2156OVIC Cert II in Auto Kangan - Docklands sandringhamvetprograms.wikispaces. Tech Studies com/ for these and other information about VET at Sandringham). Our VET Building 21844VIC Cert II In Building Chisholm/Holmesglen – & Construction Frankston/Chadstone students undertook the following programs in 2012 – but others are VET CISCO CISCO1 CISCO Discovery & Chisholm - Frankston available in 2013. Most programs run Exploration for two years and must be started VET Community Services * CHC20108/20202 Cert II in Holmesglen - Moorabbin in Year 11. Generally first year must Community Services be successfully completed before VET Electro technology* 22071VIC Cert II Integrated Holmesglen - Moorabbin students can do a second year. For Technologies VCE VET programs, asterisks denote VET Engineering * 22019VIC Cert II in Holmesglen - Moorabbin scored assessment. Block credit Engineering Studies programs are in italics. VET Equine* 21908VIC Cert II Equine Box Hill – Box Hill For further information contact VET Event Management SIT30607 Cert III in Events Holmesglen - Moorabbin Anna Irminger - VET Coordinator VET Furnishing* 21278VIC Cert II in Chisholm - Frankston Sandringham College Furnishing (new 2011) Telephone: 8599 0551 VET Hair/Beauty/Modelling WRB30104 Cert III in Beauty VU – King St, City Email: Services [email protected] WRH20109 Cert II in Kangan Or go to: Hairdressing http://sandringhamvetprograms. VET Makeup WRB20204 Cert II in Makeup Chisholm - Frankston wikispaces.com/ Services VET Horticulture RTF20103 Cert II in Holmesglen - Waverly Horticulture (new 2012) VET Hospitality/Kitchen Ops SIT 20307 Cert II in Holmesglen - Moorabbin Hospitality (Kitchen Ops) VET IT* ICA20105 / ICA30105 Cert Holmesglen - Moorabbin II/ III in Info Tech VET Interior Design LMF40408 Cert IV in Interior Holmesglen - Chadstone Decoration VET Multi Media* CUF30107 Cert III in Media Holmesglen - Moorabbin VET Plumbing 21642VIC Cert II in Plumbing Chisholm - Frankston VET Retail SIR20207 Cert II in Retail (1 Holmesglen - Family Life year only) Cheltenham VET Sport & Rec* SRC20206 Cert II in Holmesglen - Moorabbin Community Rec VET Tourism SIT30107 Cert III in Tourism Holmesglen- Moorabbin School Based Apprenticeships Various Various
School Based Apprenticeships Other VET programs may be arranged by individual students, in consultation with (SBATs) VET Coordinator Depending on local employer offerings Please Note – Many VET programs (both on and off campus) are run over two years and students must successfully complete Year 1 before undertaking Year 2. Programs only run where there are sufficient numbers. Extra charges apply. Students must apply to the appropriate TAFE as well as the College for off campus courses. Applications are made through the home school or campus.
12 Victorian Certificate of The VCAL has been designed to increase pathways for young Applied Learning people in Years 11 and 12 from secondary school to work and/ or further education and training. It provides an applied learning (VCAL) context that encourages educational practices and methodologies reflecting adult learning and youth development principles.
VCAL The VCAL will provide a program of Time frame studies in the following four compulsory strands: Students are able to continue working • Literacy and numeracy at a level across more than one year. The 1000 hours provides a standard full • Work-related skills year course but the outcomes are not • Industry-specific skills restricted to that year. Learners may • Personal development require an extended period of time to complete a VCAL level. Students may The Victorian Certificate of Applied also complete the qualification in a Learning can be accredited at three shorter timeframe and have the ability levels: to work on units from more than one level in the same year. VCAL - Foundation VCAL - Intermediate VCE Credit Transfer VCAL - Senior Vincent Li is a Year 12 VCAL Students may transfer from VCAL to VCE student who decided to transfer to VCAL Course requirements if they decide VCE is a better option the College because he had heard for them, or VCE to VCAL and take any so many good things about the • Successful completion of a minimum passed units as credits with them into VCAL program. He sees it as great on 10 credits. 6 credits must be at their certificate. preparation for his future career the certificate level – foundation, and says the hands on approach intermediate or senior. Accredited Curriculum Units suits his learning style. • One credit in each strand – Literacy, A Victorian Certificate of Applied Vincent is studying Literacy, Numeracy, Work Related Skills, Industry Learning can contain a combination of Numeracy, Personal Development, Specific Skills, Personal Development. accredited curriculum components. Most Hospitality, Photography and VET of ours are selected from: Visual Arts. He says the subjects he Entry Requirements enjoys most are VET Visual Arts and • VCAL units Photography. “I am interested in • VCE units It is an entry requirement that students these areas and enjoy learning new must have a Year 10 pass. Students can • VET units skills. I have fun in these classes.” enter at the appropriate level of VCAL to suit their learning needs. Vincent also enjoys the respectful The VCAL learning program is designed atmosphere at the college. to include provision for a student’s “Sandringham College is a school prior learning and skills level, as this where you are treated as a young will guide his or her entry point into adult. The teachers help you select the framework at the appropriate level. the right subjects and help you Students can gain recognition of prior succeed. The teachers are always learning for attainment of accredited here to support you throughout curriculum models, units or certificates the year.” that will count as credit towards the appropriate VCAL level. In the future, Vincent would like to study Graphic Design/ Photography or undertake an apprenticeship in the automotive industry.
13 VCAL Course Structure
Year 1 - Intermediate VCAL
Unit 1 VCAL
Personal This course aims to: Literacy & Work-related VET subject VCE subject • Provide students with the Numeracy Skills (WRS) Development knowledge, skills, attitudes and values which will enhance their employment Unit 2 prospects. • Expose students to work Literacy & Work-related VET subject Personal VCE subject in the industry providing an Numeracy Skills Development avenue for more informed choice of vocational and career paths • Enable students to gain a nationally recognised credential. English Literature Credits are available into Year 2 - Senior VCAL apprenticeships and TAFE courses. Units 3 & 4 VCE Electives Literacy & WRS Personal VCE subject VET subject Agriculture and Horticulture Numeracy Part time Development (1&2) job Oudoor & Environmental Studies (1&2) Product Design & Technology - Wood (1&2) Vis Com (1&2)
PD Electives
Boot Camp Building Projects Food and Me Express Yourself
Make sure you fulfil VCAL requirements • Completion of at least 10 units. • Completion of Literacy and Personal Development units at Intermediate or Senior certificate level • Completion of at least one unit from each VCAL strand
14 Literacy Numeracy VCAL Unit Literacy curriculum enables the Numeracy is the ability to use Summaries development of skills, knowledge and mathematical skills in order to attitudes in the main social contexts of carry out purposes and functions All VCAL units can operate at a family, employment, further learning and within society related to designing, Foundation, Intermediate or Senior citizenship. measuring, constructing, using graphical level. information, money, time and travel, and Literacy skills corresponding with the underpinning skills and knowledge these social contexts include literacy for further study in mathematics or for self expression, practical purposes, related fields. knowledge and public debate. Literacy includes reading, writing and oral Curriculum develops skills to facilitate communication skills. the practical application of mathematics at home, work and in the community.
Personal Development Work Related Skills
Personal Development Skills lead to the Work Related Skills provides development of individual and group employability skills development and responsibility, self-confidence and experiences that are important for the resilience, values of integrity, enterprise, vocational, personal development and excellence and empowerment for active employability outcomes of the student.
VCAL Unit Summaries citizenship. Work Related Skills, where possible, Curriculum develops skills for is integrated in projects across other organisation, planning, problem solving, strands. Students are expected to work communication, leadership and team one day a week (or equivalent) in work. part-time employment, a School Based Apperenticeship or work placement. Students are required to select one unit of Personal Development each semester. In some cases, and if numbers permit, it is possible to do the same unit all year, but most students elect two different units.
A description of Personal Development Units may be found on the next page.
VCE Electives Industry Specific Skills
Applied Learning students will do a VCE The curriculum for the Industry Specific unit. The focus will be vocational and Skills strand will provide vocational practical. skills development and experiences that are important for the vocational and Year 11 students study one VCE unit, and employability outcomes of the VCAL. many Year 12 students select two. Intermediate and Senior certificate students will do a VET study, while A description of the available VCE units Foundation certificate students may may be found on the next page elect an industry specific VCE study.
15 VCAL Personal VCE Units for Development VCAL Students Units
Building Projects Agriculture and Horticulture Students assume the role of apprentice Students are introduced to the in this class. They negotiate to design general principles of agriculture and and build projects using wood and metal horticulture. Students focus on nursery products. management (growing vegetables and propagation) and the introduction Boot Camp of technology. They operate their A fitness and personal challenge unit own small business and consider the designed to push boundaries. Activities consequences of a horticultural system include sand sprints, hill sprints, longer and the management processes to runs, bay swims, circuits and boxing. maintain sustainability.
Food and Me Product Design & Technology - Wood Students learn the essentials about Students use wood materials to food and cooking, hygiene and meal build a product. They develop a folio planning. They cook every week and which shows all stages in planning enjoy eating the scrumptious food they and possible design options. Factors prepare. influencing the design process are considered, including the relationship Express Yourself between materials and design, and how Students are introduced to the world designs can be structured in a practical of art and take an active role within it. way. A journal records the development Using the combined skills of drawing, stages. painting, ceramics and graphics, students create artworks that express Outdoor and Environmental Studies their own view of the world. Insights, Students participate in a range of emotions, stories, opinions and hopes outdoor recreation activities in the are just some of the motivations natural environment to develop students will draw upon for artistic experiential knowledge of natural inspiration. environments. Activities include: snorkelling, windsurfing, swimming, surfing, bushwalking, camping, bike riding, sea kayaking and rock climbing.
Visual Communication & Design Students receive practical training and the opportunity to explore the visual language of design in a variety of forms, including graphic design and product design. This subject provides students with a range of tasks including 2D & 3D illustration, tattoo design, advertising & event posters, logo design and stencils. Students work in a range of methods including manual drawing, digital design (Corel Draw, Photoshop & Illustrator) and spray painting.
16 VCE & VET Unit Accounting 1,2 Accounting 3,4 Unit 1 – Financial Management Unit 3 – Financial Decision Making Summaries focuses on the accounting and financial focuses on accounting and financial management of a small business. decision making issues of a small Students are introduced to basic business, operating as a sole proprietor. accounting procedures for gathering, Students are introduced to double entry recording and reporting financial system using accrual based accounting. VCE & VET Unit Summaries information. The focus is on single Students undertake a study of the entry cash book methods used in small recording system from documentation businesses or by the self-employed. through journals, ledgers, trial balance Students will apply information to final reports. Students are required technology in completing accounting to apply information technology in procedures. preparing and recording information.
Unit 2 – Financial Operations Unit 4 – Financial Issues focuses on accounting systems using the investigates accounting issues accrual approach recording and reporting associated with a small business. The which recognise credit transactions. focus is on accounting information for These procedures will be linked to the management, and the uses made of the appropriate accounting principles and information to promote management qualitive characteristics that maintain effectiveness. This includes budgeting the quality of financial information. for cash, financial and key performance indicators used to evaluate profitability and liquidity. Attention is given to cash control systems, balance day adjustments and performance evaluation.
Acting (VET) - delivered on campus
Qualification: CLIA30211 Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events
VCE/VCAL credit: a Units 3 and 4 sequence (Block Credit).
Description: This course is for people who want to pursue acting opportunities in the Theatre and Screen Industry or continue further acting education and training. The Certificate III course is designed to provide the minimum requirements to work in the performing arts industry as an actor, in live theatre, and the film and television sectors. It can also provide participants with the skills and experience of working with others in the development and implementation of screen and dramatic works, and provide participants with an understanding of how to work within the performing arts and screen industries safely. Units include: Australian Theatre Industry Knowledge; Extended Voice Skills; Extended Acting Technique; Extended Screen Acting Technique; Extended Comedy Skills.
Career Opportunities: Completion of these Certificate III Community Dance, Theatre and Events units provides a pathway for students into the industry. With additional training and experience, future employment opportunities may include Actor, Voice- Over Artist, Director, Comedian, Script Writer, Teacher, Theatre Manager.
Agriculture & Horticulture 3,4 Agriculture & Horticulture 1,2 Unit 3 focuses on nursery management, This sequence of two units provides particularly vegetable production, and students with an introduction to the the introduction of technology which general principles of agriculture and is used to modify the environment and horticulture. Throughout these units improve the efficiency of operations. In students investigate, manage and Unit 4 students will explain and evaluate operate a business involving vegetable sustainable management practices production. Students also broaden as well as possible impact of climate their knowledge of agriculture and change on the horticulture system. horticulture by studying influences such as weather, soil, pests and diseases.
17 VCE & VET Unit Applied Fashion Design (VET) - delivered on campus Qualification: LMT21707 Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology and Summaries selected units of competence from LMT31407 Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
VCE/VCAL credit: Up to six units: four units at Units 1 and 2, and a Units 3 and 4 sequence.
Description: VCE VET Applied Fashion Design and Technology provides students with basic design and development skills and knowledge to prepare them for work in the fashion industry. Students will be provided with the opportunity to acquire and develop skills in sewing, design processes, working with patterns, applying quality standards and interpreting basic sketches. Units 3 and 4 of the program include identifying fibres and fabrics, fabric performance and handling, garment repairs, alterations, basic patternmaking principles, preparing and marketing design concepts. This is a hands-on qualification that allows for some creative expression to develop and be displayed in the practical projects undertaken.
Career opportunities: Completion of Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology can provide students with the opportunity to be employed as a junior in the fashion industry. With additional training and experience, employment opportunities may include a clothing tradesperson, product tester/inspector, product dispatcher, garment cutter, pattern maker, designer or milliner.
Art Painting / Mixed Media 1,2 Art Painting / Mixed Media 3,4 VCE & VET Unit Summaries In Unit 1 students explore the In Units 3 & 4 students are encouraged techniques and processes of painting to further develop their skills and and mixed media. Skills in working techniques in painting and mixed media from observation and imagination through exploration of their own ideas are encouraged in creating a range of and interests. A folio of experiments personalised artworks that are developed leads to the creation of a range of final through the use of a visual diary. In artworks throughout the year. To support Unit 2 students develop a folio based their studio work students study a on an individual theme. This encourages range of approaches to interpreting art. the students to pursue their own style They produce a written report in Unit and interests in the use materials, 3 comparing a historical artist with a techniques and processes. Throughout contemporary artist and in Unit 4 they both units students investigate discuss and debate an art issue. historical and contemporary artists to generate personal and culturally informed views about the meanings and messages of artworks.
Automotive (VET)
Qualification: 22015VIC Certificate II in Automotive Studies (prevocational)
VCE/ VCAL credit: Up to four units: two units at Units 1 and 2, and a Units 3 and 4 sequence.
Description: VCE VET Automotive provides students with the knowledge and skills to enhance their employment prospects in the automotive or automotive related industries. Depending on the electives chosen, the program includes industry research, applying safe working practices, using and maintaining measuring equipment, operating electrical testing equipment, electronics, vehicle body (panel beating, painting, trimming or body making), vehicle engine reconditioning and maintenance.
Career opportunities: Completion of the VCE VET Automotive program provides a pathway for students into the automotive industry through a traineeship or apprenticeship. With additional training and experience, future employment opportunities may include trimmer, detailer, panel preparer, painter, light vehicle mechanic, heavy vehicle mechanic, motorcycle mechanic.
18 VCE & VET Unit Biology 1,2 Biology 3,4 These areas of study focus on the This area of study investigates activities Summaries activities of cells and the relationship of cells at the molecular level. Students between features of organisms and gain an understanding that DNA and how organisms meet their requirements proteins are key molecule life forms, for life. Students investigate the and explore applications of molecular
relationship between cell structures biology in medical diagnosis and design VCE & VET Unit Summaries and the maintenance of life. Students of new pharmaceuticals. Students will will explore several bodily systems and also investigate diseases and immunity. investigate the role and function of the Molecular genetics is also covered, major human organs. Examination of including practical investigations patterns of similarities and differences looking at DNA profiling and sequencing. in the structure and function of Students examine the process of organisms are used in constructing meiosis, and account for variations in taxonomic systems. Students will carry offspring. The program includes work on out dissections, excursions and practical inherited diseases and applied genetics investigations. Unit 2 focuses on in conjunction with the GTAC and their ecosystems, adaptations of organisms education centre. and conditions present in habitats. Students will compare plants and animals, and the changes to ecosystems over time.
Building & Construction (VET)
Qualification: 21844VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction (Carpentry) Pre- apprenticeship (partial completion)
VCE/VCAL credit: Up to four units: two units at Units 1 and 2, and a Units 3 and 4 sequence.
Description: Certificate II in Building and Construction provides students with the knowledge and skills to enhance their employment prospects in the building and construction industry. The certificate provides partial completion of the pre- apprenticeship program in carpentry. Units in the pre-apprenticeship include safe handling of plant and power tools, quality principles for the building industry, calculations and workplace documents and plans.
Career opportunities: Further training in this qualification is required for completion of the pre-apprenticeship which can lead to an apprenticeship in the building and construction industry in areas such as general construction, carpentry – framework/ formwork/finishing. As a qualified tradesperson, potential occupations may include: carpenter or joiner.
Business (VET)
Qualification: BSB20107 Certificate II in Business with selected units from Certificate III in Business.
VCE/VCAL credit: Up to five units: three at Units 1 and 2, and a Units 3 and 4 sequence. Study Score available.
Description: VCE VET Business provides students with the knowledge and skills to work effectively in a business or office environment. Depending on the electives chosen, Units 1 and 2 include occupational health and safety, communicating in the workplace, organising work activities, producing word processed documents, using business technology and creating and using spreadsheets. Units 3 and 4 from Program 2 support scored assessment and incorporate units such as maintaining financial and business records, organising work priorities, organising workplace information, promoting innovation and design and producing business documents.
Career opportunities: Certificate II in Business provides a pathway into training and employment in business and related industries. Potential occupations may include administration or clerical assistant, data entry operator, office junior or receptionist. Roles for experienced professionals in this industry may include personal assistant, medical secretary, legal clerk or information desk manager.
19 Business Management 1,2 Business Management 3,4
Unit 1 focuses on the general business Unit 3 focuses on the role and environment with a particular interest importance of large-scale business in small business management. The organisations to the Australian economy dynamics of planning, financing, and examines the key elements of these managing and evaluating the success organisations and management roles. of small business are part of this focus. Students investigate key management All students are required to operate a roles, different management styles school-based short-term business as part and skills and operations management of their assessment. Unit 2 focuses on in large scale organisations including the role of management in responding quality control and the impact of to change within and outside the technology. Unit 4 focuses on the role of organisation and the use of innovation Human Resource practices and processes as part of this response. Students within large-scale organisations. investigate the communication and Students also examine the role of marketing processes as elements of the management in assisting with change business operations of an organisation. within an organisation.
Chemistry 1,2 Chemistry 3,4
Unit 1 introduces students to the In these units students investigate the structure of the chemical world of techniques available to the analytical which they are a part. They explore chemist, which are vital in the work of the development of atomic structure forensic science, food quality control and the Periodic Table. By studying the and environmental monitoring. Students characteristics of useful materials, such investigate how forensic analysis VCE & VET Unit Summaries as metals, salts and plastics, students relies on the use of organic chemicals will gain an understanding of various (including DNA) and the role of organic chemical processes. Students are chemicals in the development of also introduced to many of the major medicines. Other areas of study also qualitative and quantitative ideas such include the factors that affect the rate as formulas and mass calculations. and extent of a chemical reaction and In Unit 2 attention is focused on a wide the supply and use of different energy range of chemical reactions which occur resources. Over the course students in the biosphere with an emphasis on will use techniques such as gravimetric writing chemical equations. Students analysis, chromatography, volumetric are also introduced to the principles of analysis and calorimetry. green chemistry. The second major focus of the unit in the study of the behaviour or gases and their effect on life in the environment.
Community Services (VET)
Qualification: CHC20108 Certificate II in Community Services Work and selected units of competence from Certificate III in Community Services Work and Certificate III in Children’s Services.
VCE/VCAL credit: Up to five units: three units at Units 1 and 2, and a Units 3 and 4 sequence.
Description: VCE VET Community Services provides students with the knowledge and skills to enhance their employment prospects in the community services sector. Students will learn about the community services sector and explore specific contexts of work. They will develop skills in communication, information provision and processing, administration support, networking and group support. Units 3 and 4 of the program include working effectively with young people and operating under a casework framework.
Career opportunities: Certificate II in Community Services can provide pathways into work or further study in community services, in areas such as child care, aged care, home and community care, drug and alcohol work, disability work, social housing or mental health work. With additional training and experience, future employment opportunities may include a community health worker, counsellor, out of hours carer, school support worker, case manager.
20 VCE & VET Unit Dance 1,2 Dance 3,4 In Unit 1 students explore the potential Unit 3 focuses on the preparation and Summaries of the body as an instrument of performance of a solo dance work and expression. They learn about, and involves the physical execution of develop, technical and physical skills. a diverse range of body actions and Students discover the diverse range of the use of technical and performance expressive movement by exploring body skills. Students also learn a group VCE & VET Unit Summaries actions, and commence the process dance work. The dance-making and of developing a personal movement performance processes involved in vocabulary. Knowledge of physiology, preparing and performing these works including care and maintenance of are analysed. Students also develop the body, is applied to the execution an understanding of choreography of body actions through the safe use through an analysis of the ways the of technical and physical skills. They expressive intention chosen by the discuss cultural influence on their choreographer is developed through the own dance backgrounds, and on the use of choreographic devices and the expressive intentions and movement arrangement of phrases and sections. vocabulary in their own dances. Unit Four focuses on the preparation Unit 2 focuses on expanding students’ and performance of a unified solo personal movement vocabulary dance work. Students also analyse and choreographic skills through the dance-making and performance the exploration of the elements of processes involved in the preparation movement. Students apply their and performance of this dance work. understanding of form and the Students’ understanding of choreography expressive capacity of the elements is also developed and refined through Jasper Salomonsz moved from a of movement in choreographing and an analysis of the ways in which the local private school to Sandringham performing their own dance works. choreographers’ intentions can be College Senior Campus for the wide Students are also introduced to the expressed through the manipulation range of subjects offered. pre-1930 dance traditions, styles of group structures and the elements and works. Students also analyse and of spatial organization in group dance This year he is studying 3/4 discuss the communication of their own works. The cultural influences on choices English Language, Literature, and other choreographers’ intentions made by choreographers in these works Legal Studies, Art and Visual through the structuring of form, and the are also studied. Communication Design. Jasper choreographic and expressive use of the undertook 3/4 Dance whilst in Year elements of movement. 11. He says that he enjoys all of his subjects and that the teacher- student relationships promote a Dance (VET) respectful and mature classroom environment. He says that he finds Qualification: CUA20111Certificate II in Dance it “stimulating” and it encourages him to be proactive in his approach VCE/VCAL credit: Up to 4 units: two units at Units 1 and 2, and a Units 3 and 4 to study. He feels that this is sequence. Study Score available preparing him for university. Description: Certificate II in Dance aims to provide students with the technical and During his time at the Senior performance skills to begin the process of establishing a career in the dance industry. Campus, Jasper has been involved It enables students to develop the knowledge and skills to participate in a variety in Winter Dance and Sandy Feet of dance routines and leads to further education and training in the performing arts and was selected to represent industry. A new course for 2014 will focus on developing basic dance techniques, the school in the State Schools working effectively with others and basic safe dance practices. Students will also Spectacular as a principal dancer. develop a basic level of physical condition for dance performance. Elective Units might include basic jazz dance technique, basic contemporary dance Jasper intends to continue his technique and/or basic street dance technique. studies after Year 12. Architecture at RMIT is his main choice at Career opportunities: Completion of Certificate II in Dance will assist students the moment, but he is also in entering the dance industry. With additional training and experience, future interested in Interior Design, Visual employment opportunities may include dancer, performer, choreographer. Merchandising and Journalism.
21 VCE & VET Unit Drama 1,2 Drama 3,4 Drama 1,2 caters for both new and Drama 3,4 explores non-naturalistic Summaries experienced Drama students and techniques and conventions. These is designed primarily to foster the units aim to further develop the ability expressive skills of the students. Unit of students to express their ideas and 1 focuses on script writing skills and to deepen their understanding of how character development. character and role is shaped by dramatic Unit 2 aims to further develop students’ form. In pursuit of these aims students expressive skills, and to foster their are required to create and perform a awareness of the critical stagecraft solo piece and an ensemble piece. They elements. Students will be required must also critically analyse works in to use these skills and dramatic performance. elements as a means of making personal statements and exploring issues through drama. The subject is taught in a collaborative workshop environment which encourages strong peer support and is conducive to high levels of achievement.
Economics Economics 3,4
VCE Economics helps students to be Unit 3 explores Microeconomics and more informed citizens, consumers, considers the factors that influence the workers, voters, producers, savers and buying decisions made by consumers in investors in today’s world. conjunction with the production and supply decisions made by businesses. As VCE & VET Unit Summaries Economics 1,2 the unit progresses students undertake Macroeconomics and confront the issues Unit 1 explores how society organises facing the federal government. Students itself to meet its needs and wants. develop skills in researching and Students will explore various markets, analysing data and graphs to understand from small community markets to the economic goals such as low inflation, stock market. They will investigate many full employment, economic growth, issues facing the Australian economy, external and improving equity among all such as income distribution and Australians. Gabriella D’Costa moved to the ecological sustainability. Unit 4 develops a detailed knowledge Senior Campus because “…I Unit 2 focuses on the changing of how the federal government uses liked the creative, accepting and nature of Australia’s population and monetary and budgetary policy tools independent atmosphere.” She demographics, the labour market and to manage the economy effectively. likes the way that everyone is other related factors which influence Students discuss current and real treated as equals and finds the the level of economic prosperity in our economic issues both nationally and campus a very tolerant place. country, the process of globalisation and globally. its implications for Australia. Gabriella feels that the relaxed learning environment encourages Engineering (VET) her creativity. She relishes the opportunity to openly discuss a Qualification: 22019VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies range of issues - an approach VCE/VCAL credit: Up to four units: two units at Units 1 and 2, and a Units 3 and 4 that she finds greatly increases sequence. Study Score available. her understanding of the topics being studied. Description: Certificate II in Engineering Studies provides students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to undertake an apprenticeship in the engineering Gabriella is studying Philosophy, trades. Units 1 and 2 cover areas in basic machine processing, fabrication techniques, English Language, Literature, occupational health and safety principles, using power tools and using computers for Visual Communication Design, engineering related work activities. Depending on the electives chosen, Units 3 and Music Styles and Composition. 4 cover areas such as producing basic engineering sketches and drawings, handling She intends to undertake an Arts engineering materials, fabricating basic jewellery items and assembling and testing Degree after VCE. electronic engineering equipment and making it operational.
Career opportunities: Certificate II in Engineering Studies prepares students for an engineering apprenticeship which can lead into a range of careers in the engineering and manufacturing industries, including roles in conception, design, manufacture, assembly, installation, repair, replacement, packaging and sales of a wide range of products. As a qualified tradesperson occupations may include: boiler maker, welder, tool/die maker, hydraulics/avionics/mechanical technician, draftsperson, mechanical fitter.
22 VCE & VET Unit English 1,2 English 3,4 English Units 1 and 2 are designed to This sequence of two units aims to Summaries foster students’ skill in using language, further develop students’ capacity to whether in speech or in writing, both enjoy, use and critically respond to English subjects for personal fulfilment, and in order to language in all of its forms. Students participate effectively in society. The will read and respond to set texts and There is a group of English studies course recognises that language is analyse the use of persuasive language. VCE & VET Unit Summaries consisting of Foundation English; used for many different purposes and They will also write for a range of English/ESL; English Language; and in a range of settings, and students different purposes and audiences and Literature. The three units from the are encouraged to explore many of use and respond to oral language in group of English studies that are these throughout the year. The critical different contexts. required for satisfactory completion language skills of writing, reading, of the VCE may be selected from : thinking, speaking and listening are developed in an integrated way as • Foundation English Units 1 and 2 students explore the course’s three major • English/ESL Units 1 to 4 areas of study: • English Language Units 1 to 4 * Reading and responding • Literature Units 1 to 4 * Creating and presenting * Using language to persuade No more than two units of English/ESL Units 1 and 2 and Thus students become more confident Foundation English Units 1 and 2 and versatile both in receiving language may be counted towards the English (comprehension, analysis, interpretation, requirement. critical evaluation) and producing language (writing, speaking, developing VTAC has advised that tertiary a point of view, conveying meaning). entrance requirements and ATAR The conduct of the course provides calculations will be modified scope for both group and individual work accordingly. in a collaborative language workshop • For the calculation of a student’s environment. ATAR, satisfactory completion of both Units 3 and 4 of an approved sequence in the English group is Foundation English 1,2 English Language 1 - 4 required. • Any of the approved Units 3 and The Foundation English course is This study is designed for accomplished 4 sequence within the English Group designed for students who need English students who enjoy and are will be counted in the ENTER but no additional time and assistance to interested in words and their use. more than two will be permitted in strengthen and refine their literacy skills English Language aims to combine the primary four. to support their study in VCE English learning about the nature of language • The current policy of not allowing Units 1 - 4 and in other VCE studies. in human thought and communication more than one of English and English The course will draw on and strengthen with learning how to use English more (ESL) will continue. the knowledge and skills students effectively and creatively. have already acquired. It will integrate Students who satisfactorily complete speaking, listening, reading, viewing It integrates a systematic exploration of more than four units from the group and writing across all areas of study. the nature of English with development of English studies may count the Because the classes are kept small more of skills in description and analysis of a additional units towards gaining their individual attention can be given to diverse range of English texts. VCE. students who may require it. Foundation English is an excellent preparation for English Language shares with other The English teachers strive to ensure the Year 12 English course. English studies a general focus on that, within VCAA guidelines, the language development through a English courses are challenging yet variety of contexts in which language relevant to the students’ intellectual, is used, but has a distinctive focus on creative and vocational interests. In the development of knowledge about many cases students are able to link language. their English work with work in other studies eg, VET programs. The study is made up of four units :
Able students are encouraged to Unit 1 : Language and Communication participate in debating, public Unit 2 : Language and Change speaking and writing events. Unit 3 : Language Variation and Social Several students have succeeded in Purpose having their work published in daily Unit 4 : Language Variation and Identity newspapers and other publications.
23 VCE & VET Unit Environmental Science 1,2 Environmental Science 3,4 Unit 1 focuses on the environment Unit 3 focuses on two major ecological Summaries and its components; such as the issues which provide challenges for the hydrosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere, present and the future. Concepts of biosphere and the interactions energy, its use by society and its impact within and between these ecological on the functioning of the atmosphere components. Changes within ecosystems, and the “enhanced greenhouse which may be short or long term, cyclic effect” will be investigated. The issue or random, natural or human induced of biodiversity and its significance will be examined. in sustaining ecological integrity and human populations, threats to Unit 2 investigates environmental biodiversity and methods of managing indicators which may be physical, and protecting biodiversity will be chemical, biological or socioeconomic, examined. and their use in monitoring programs. Local aquatic systems such as streams, Unit 4 investigates pollution and dams and marine ecosystems will provide its relationship to the health of the major focus for fieldwork and data humans and the environment. The collection. The use of environmental application of environmental science to indicators by government agencies ecologically sustainable development and industry will also be examined. and environmental management will be Participation in a water monitoring studied. Students will undertake a major program and an ongoing project with project on pollution of local waterways the Bayside Council involving indigenous and stormwater management. plant propagation and bushland management, both on campus and in local reserves, are integral components VCE & VET Unit Summaries of the study.
Equine (VET)
Qualification: 21908VIC Certificate II in Equine Industry
VCE/VCAL credit: Up to five units: three units at Units 1 and 2, and a Units 3 and 4 sequence. Study Score available.
Description: Certificate II in Equine Industry is an introductory course that prepares students for work in the equine industry. The qualification covers units such as working in an equine organisation, safe handling and daily care of horses and developing a career path in the equine industry. Elective units include horse riding and driving, preparing horses for competition, assisting in the conduct of an equine industry event, caring for mares and foals and providing advice on equine products. Units 3 and 4 incorporate units such as carrying out horse observation, responding to equine injury and disease, equine anatomy and physiology and determining nutritional requirements for horses.
Career opportunities: With additional training and experience, future employment opportunities may include animal attendant, stable or stud hand, groomer, horse breeder, harness/thoroughbred trainer, track rider.
Food & Technology 1,2 Food & Technology 3,4
Unit 1 covers the physical and chemical In Unit 3, students study food safety properties of food and the way these in Australia, food preparation and and other factors affect food selection, processing systems. They develop an preparation, processing, hygiene and understanding of key foods and their safety. In Unit 2, students plan, safely natural food component functions, as and hygienically prepare and evaluate well as developing a design plan folio. meals for a range of contexts. Students Unit 4 covers the impact of technology, study different methods of preparation consumer demand and social pressure and processing, including latest on food product development, including technological developments, to optimise new and emerging foods. The students the sensory, physical and chemical implement the design plan developed in properties of food. Unit 3.
24 VCE & VET Unit Furnishing (VET) Qualification: LMF20309 Certificate II in Furniture Making and selected units of Summaries competence from Certificate III in Furniture Making
VCE/VCAL credit: Up to five units: three units at Units 1 and 2, and a Units 3 and 4 sequence. Study Score available. VCE & VET Unit Summaries Description: VCE VET Furnishing covers a wide range of work areas within the furnishing industry. Students completing this program will have knowledge of timber and other furnishing materials and an ability to read plans while working on a range of projects. Units 1 and 2 include: Construct a Basic Timber Furnishing Product and prepare surfaces for Finishing and Communicate in the Workplace. Elective units include: Selecting and Applying Hardware, Applying Sheet Laminates by Hand and Applying Manufactured Board Conversion Techniques. Units 3 and 4 cover areas such as Assembling Furnishing Components, using Furniture Making hand and Power tools and Constructing Furniture using Leg and Rail method.
Career opportunities: Certificate II in Furnishing provides students with a pathway into an apprenticeship in the furniture industry in areas including cabinet making, upholstery, polishing, soft furnishing, picture framing, floor - finishing and covering. Qualified tradespeople can be employed in occupations such as furniture/cabinet maker, picture-framer, wood machinist, kitchen fitter.
Geography 1,2 Geography 3,4
Unit 1: Natural Environments Unit 3: Regional Resources This unit investigates the geographic This unit investigates the use and characteristics of natural environments management of Australia’s valuable and landforms and the natural processes water resources and evaluates its future that shape and change the Earth’s sustainability. Field studies are also surface. The role of human activities and conducted, with visits to Southbank, impact on natural processes is explored. Docklands and Beacon Cove. This unit includes fieldwork in coastal Unit 4: Global perspectives areas. This unit investigates the geographic Unit 2: Human Environments characteristics of global phenomena This unit investigates the characteristics and responses to them. The first of rural and urban environments which phenomenon studied includes a are developed by human activities focus on human population and the and their interactions with natural management of issues such as migration environments. This unit includes and the spread of HIV/Aids. The second fieldwork focusing on change in the phenomenon focuses on tourism on a Melbourne metropolitan region. global scale.
Health and Human Development 1,2 Health and Human Development 3,4
Unit 1: Health and Development of Unit 3: Australia’s Health Australia’s Youth Using key health measures, this unit This unit focuses on the health and compares the health status of different individual human development of population groups within Australia. Australia’s youth. Issues impacting this Students analyse how the determinants stage of the lifespan are investigated of health contribute to variations in and factors influencing health, including health status. Emphasis is placed on the importance of nutrition are nutrition, the NHPA’s and Nutrition analysed. Food models.
Unit 2: Individual Human Development Unit 4: Global Health and Human and Health Issues Development This unit focuses on the health and In this unit students identify individual human development for the similarities and differences in health lifespan stages of prenatal, childhood status between Australia and people and adulthood. Biological, physical living in developing countries. The role environment, behavioural and social of international organisations such determinants of health are investigated. as the UN and AusAID in achieving Personal, community and government sustainable human development, is programs affecting health are analysed. explored.
25 VCE & VET Unit History 1,2 History 3,4 - Revolutions Unit 1 begins with looking into the This course examines traditional French Summaries causes and consequences of World society at the close of the 18th Century War 1. This is followed by a detailed and Russia at the beginning of the investigation into the rise of Hitler’s 20th Century. It is the study of the Nazi party and the extent to which social tensions, ideological conflicts they changed German society. Cultural and economic problems which eroded expressions (such as film, music, art confidence in the traditional government etc.) from 1900 to 1945 are then and caused the outbreak of revolution. explored, and considered in relation to The Revolutionary governments, the historical context of the period. leaders, crises and the nature of the Unit 2 focuses on the second half of new societies are explored to draw the twentieth century; the Cold War, the conclusions about whether the ideals Civil Rights Movement and a range of and goals of revolutions such as liberty issues for the millenium. and equality are achieved, or whether the human cost outweighed the value of the outcome.
Horticulture (VET) Qualification: RTF20103 Certificate II in Horticulture / RTF20403 Certificate II in Horticulture (Landscape)
VCE/VCAL credit: Up to five units: three units at Units 1 and 2, and a Units 3 and 4 sequence.
Description: Certificate II in Horticulture develops the practical skills and knowledge VCE & VET Unit Summaries for students to undertake a broad range of tasks in gardening, nursery work and landscaping; as well as the foundation skills and knowledge required by many horticultural industry sectors. Units 1 and 2 include occupational health and safety, observing environmental work practices, applying chemicals under supervision and additional units from the chosen stream. Units 3 and 4 incorporate general horticultural procedures, activities or contexts or sector specific training. Depending on the stream chosen, skills may include development and maintenance of plants and landscapes and using a range of horticultural equipment.
Career opportunities: The VCE VET Horticulture program provides pathways into a number of industry sectors that may include landscape gardening: construction and maintenance of domestic and commercial landscapes, design of gardens and commercial landscapes, rehabilitation and maintenance of urban bushland. With additional training and experience, future employment opportunities may include nursery worker, nursery assistant, grounds keeper, horticulturalist, horticultural tradesperson, gardener, and landscaper.
26 Hospitality (VET) – first year delivered on campus VCE & VET Unit Qualifications: Program 1: SIT20207 Certificate II in Hospitality and selected units of competence Summaries from Certificate III in Hospitality Program 2: SIT20307 Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)
VCE/VCAL credit: Up to six units: two units at Units 1 and 2, and a Units 3 and 4 sequence for each program in second year (Food & Beverage and/or Kitchen VCE & VET Unit Summaries Operations). Study Score available.
Certificate II in Hospitality is designed to provide students with the necessary training and skill development for the achievement of competence in food and beverage service and/or with the skills and knowledge to be competent in a range of kitchen functions and activities to work in various hospitality enterprises where food is prepared and served. First year includes units covering developing and updating hospitality industry knowledge, serving food and beverage to customers, organising and preparing food. In second year, students can continue with ‘front of house’ units such as providing food and beverage service, preparing and serving non-alcoholic beverages, responsible service of alcohol and preparing and serving espresso coffee and/or undertake Kitchen Operations. Kitchen Operations units cover areas such as preparing, cooking and serving food for service, preparing appetisers and salads, stocks, sauces, soups, and desserts.
Career opportunities: Completion of Certificate II in Hospitality may provide employment opportunities in a variety of roles; such as a food and beverage attendant, bar/bottle shop attendant, front office/receptionist, catering assistant, kitchen hand, waiter or barista. With additional training and experience, future employment opportunities may include restaurant manager, sommelier and maitre d’, chef, pastry chef, caterer, breakfast cook, short order cook and a fast food cook.
Information Technology - General VCE Information Technology equips Information Technology naturally take Information students with appropriate knowledge VCE Information Technology. Many and skills to use ICT responsibly and to students also recognise that being VCE Information Technology focuses make informed personal and workplace proficient with computer technology on the processing of data and the choices about developments in this can be a practical benefit in many management of information and exciting field. Students are encouraged facets of life. Students hoping to information systems. to orient themselves towards the be self employed can benefit from future, with an awareness of the gaining practical skills that will assist The rapid pace of development in technical and societal implications of them to manage a business and often information and communications ICT. include Information Technology in their technology (ICT) is having a major programs. influence on many aspects of society. VCE Information Technology provides Not only does ICT provide the capacity pathways to further studies in IT and to change how tasks and activities to careers in ICT-based areas. It also are undertaken, but it also creates prepares students for programs that new opportunities in work, education, require an IT-related subject or for a entertainment and society. range of careers that require efficient and effective use of ICT. While it is important that students extend their use of ICT as a learning Structure and personal tool, the study of VCE The study is made up of six units: Information Technology encompasses Unit 1: IT in action information systems and how people Unit 2: IT pathways interact with information technology Units 3 and 4: IT applications to create structured information and Units 3 and 4: Software development to connect with others to exchange information. VET Unit 1-4: Information Technology is also offered as a VET subject: VET It encompasses the theoretical IT GAMES CREATION, Certificate III foundations of computation and in Information Technology (Games techniques for writing programs and Creation) developing solutions. It also focuses on how the needs of individuals, Many students from all program areas organisations, communities and society include Information Technology in are met through the combination of ICT their selection of studies. Students and meaningful information. intending to enter the field of
27 VCE & VET Unit IT Applications 3,4 IT Software Development 3,4 Unit 3 focuses on the World Wide Web Unit 3 focuses on programming as a Summaries and how it supports the information strategy for solving problems for specific needs of individuals, communities users in a networked environment. Information Technology 1,2 and organisations. In Area of Study 1, Students develop knowledge and skills students investigate the design and in the use of a programming language. Unit 1: IT in action technical underpinnings of different The programming language selected This unit focuses on how individuals and types of websites that support the will be studied for both Units 3 and 4. organisations use, and can be affected varying needs of online communities. When programming in Unit 3, students by, information and communications Students use web authoring software are expected to have an overview of technology (ICT) in their daily lives. In to create prototype websites for the problem-solving methodology and a Areas of Study 1 and 3, students acquire particular online communities, taking detailed understanding of the stages of and apply a range of knowledge and into account both technical and non- analysis, design and development. Area skills to manipulate different data types technical constraints. Area of Study of Study 1 focuses on the analysis stage such as numeric, text, sound and images 2 focuses on the use of a relational of the problem-solving methodology, (still and moving) to create solutions database management system (RDBMS). which involves students developing that can be used to persuade, educate, Students examine techniques used and applying knowledge and skills inform and entertain. In Area of Study by organisations to acquire data via in determining the requirements of 3, students also explore how their websites and consider the relationship solutions, identifying relevant factors lives are affected by ICT, and consider between how the data is acquired and that should be taken into account strategies for managing how ICT is the structure of an RDBMS. At the when designing the solutions, and in applied. In Area of Study 2, students practical level, students acquire and scoping the solutions. In Area of Study examine how networked information apply knowledge and skills in the use of 2 students engage in designing the systems allow data to be exchanged an RDBMS. Unit 4 focuses on how ICT is detailed specifications of how solutions locally and within a global environment, used by organisations to solve ongoing will be developed and undertake the and explore how mobile devices, such as information problems and on the development stage by using the selected strategies used to protect the integrity programming language to create planned
VCE & VET Unit Summaries phones, are used within these networks. When creating solutions, students need and security of data and information. solutions. an understanding of problem-solving In Area of Study 1 either a relational Unit 4 focuses on how the information methodology. In this unit the emphasis database management system (RDBMS) needs of individuals, organisations and is on the problem-solving stages of or spreadsheet software is selected and society are and can be met through the design and development. used to create solutions to information creation of purpose-designed solutions problems. In addition, students use in a networked environment. Students web authoring or multimedia authoring continue to study the programming Unit 2: IT pathways software to produce onscreen user language selected in Unit 3. This unit focuses on how individuals documentation. When creating solutions In this unit students are required to and organisations use ICT to meet a to ongoing information problems, engage in the design, development and range of purposes. Students apply a students apply all stages of the problem- evaluation stages of the problem-solving range of knowledge and skills to create solving methodology. In Area of Study methodology. solutions, including those that have 2, students explore how organisations Area of Study 1 focuses on the design been produced using a programming or manage the storage, communication and development stages of the problem- scripting language, to meet users’ needs. and disposal of data and information solving methodology when solving In this unit, students apply all stages in order to minimise threats to the problems suitable for use with mobile of the problem-solving methodology integrity and security of data and devices. Area of Study 2 focuses on when creating solutions. Details of this information, and to optimise efficient the final stage of the methodology, methodology are contained in the Study information handling. evaluation. Design. In Area of Study 1 students analyse data from large repositories and manipulate selected data to create visualisations. In Area of Study 2 students develop skills in using programming or scripting language software and they investigate careers that involve the use of these skills. Working in teams is an important and effective strategy for solving problems, and this strategy is applied in Area of Study 3 when students solve problems for clients in the community.
28 VCE & VET Unit Integrated Technologies (VET) formerly Electro technology (VET) Summaries Qualification: 22071VIC Certificate II in Integrated Technologies VCE/VCAL credit: Up to four units: two units at Units 1 and 2, and a Units 3 and 4 sequence. Study Score available.
Description: VCE VET Integrated Technologies (formerly Electro technology) provides VCE & VET Unit Summaries students with the skills and knowledge to enhance their entry-level employment prospects in apprenticeships and traineeships in a range of industries including automotive, building and construction, electrical, electronics, engineering, information technology and telecommunications. Compulsory units in the program include carry out a shared technology project and apply technologies and concepts to electro technology work activities. Elective units focus on computer systems, wireless communications, energy generation, robotics and embedded controllers and fibre optics. New electives in the revised program include telecommunications and security systems.
Career opportunities: Certificate II in Integrated Technologies provides a springboard into a diverse range of related industries sharing technologies with the electro technology industry. Skill areas within the industry include the use and management Ned Garret has been a student at of computer networks, manipulation of wireless communications, ability to analyse Sandringham College since Year the amounts of data collected by smart devices and closer involvement in electricity 7. He saw the transition to the generation. With additional training and experience, future employment opportunities Senior Campus as a logical choice. may include electronics technician, computer assembler, and data communications technician. He cites the ability to choose subjects that will provide him with the opportunity to pursue Information Technology – (Games Creation VET) – delivered on campus his intended career as important Qualification: Partial completion of ICA30111 Certificate III in Information, Digital in deciding where to finish his Media and Technology secondary schooling. VCE/VCAL credit: Up to four units: two units at Units 1 and 2, and a Units 3 and 4 This year, Ned is studying Visual sequence in Year 2. Communication Design, Maths Methods, Information Technology, Description: English and VET Game Creation. Partial completion of the Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology (Games Creation) program is designed to provide students with the skills and In the future Ned would like to knowledge to be competent in ICT and to introduce and engage enthusiastic and study IT at RMIT and work towards passionate students to the game industry. The program is designed to support a career in the industry. information activities in the workplace and to achieve a degree of self-sufficiency as an advanced ICT user. Students undertake a range of learning experiences including creating and editing digital images, programming games and creating 2D digital animations, operating with application software packages, running diagnostic tests and applying modelling techniques.
Career opportunities: Completing this certificate course provides a pathway to higher level Certificate and Diploma courses. The focus of the course is on developing independent users of ICT with an emphasis on the game industry.
Interactive Digital Media (VET)
Qualification: CUF30107 Certificate III in Media
VCE/VCAL credit: up to four units: two units at Units 1 and 2, and a Units 3 and 4 sequence. Study Score available.
Description: Units 1 and 2 include participating in occupational health and safety processes, developing and applying creative arts industry knowledge, working with others and applying critical thinking techniques. Units 3 and 4 incorporate areas in 2D digital animations, writing content for a range of media, authoring interactive sequences and creating visual design components. Career opportunities: With additional training and experience potential employment opportunities may include interactive media author, production assistant, web designer, games designer, animator, special effects producer.
29 VCE & VET Unit Legal Studies 1,2 Legal Studies 3,4 Unit 1 – Criminal law and justice Unit 3 – Law making – focuses on the Summaries – focuses on the importance of criminal role of parliament and the courts in law and the nature of criminal liability. determining laws, the processes by This involves an examination of the role which laws are made and the strengths of the police in a criminal investigation and weaknesses of law-making bodies. and the rights of a suspect. Its also It also investigates the methods used to explores the procedures in a criminal influence reform to the law, including trial, the use and role of the jury and the means by which individuals attempt the objectives of criminal punishment. to influence law reform. The unit concludes with a study of Unit 4 – Dispute resolution – focuses famous criminal trials such as that of on the ability of the legal system to Lindy Chamberlain. effectively settle criminal and civil Unit 2 – Civil law and the law in focus disputes that arise in society. This – involves a study of the enforcement involves an evaluation of criminal and of civil rights and a comparison with civil pre-trial and post-trial procedures, the criminal system of trial. The focus the operation of the jury and adversary is on civil procedures and remedies, the systems and alternative methods of role of civil juries and a comparison of dispute resolution. The unit concludes court action with alternative methods with an investigation into recent or of settling civil disputes. The unit proposed changes to the legal system Justice (VET) – delivered on campus concludes with a study of famous civil designed to enhance its effectiveness. trials such as Donoghue v Stevenson Qualification: Partial completion of – the snail in the bottle of ginger beer 217920VIC Cert IV in Justice case.
VCE/VCAL credit: a Units 3 and 4 VCE & VET Unit Summaries sequence (Block Credit). Literature 1,2 Literature 3,4
Description: This course aims to provide These units are designed to promote an The aim of these units is to further students with vocational education and enjoyment and appreciation of literature, develop students’ ability to read texts training pathways suitable for persons both modern and traditional. The course with enjoyment and discrimination. wishing to pursue a career within includes a number of prescribed texts, Students analyse the form and the community justice field. Units including narrative fiction, poetry, drama construction of literary works, and in the program include - work in a and other forms but leaves scope for interpret the views and values embodied legal environment, apply investigative students’ own reading preferences. In in them. The course stresses the processes in a justice environment and their written responses students will importance of close reading, but introduction to the criminal justice be required to demonstrate familiarity students are encouraged to share and system. This course can complement and with the text, to carry out analysis and discuss their responses with others enhance VCE Legal Studies. interpretation and to develop a point of in the class. Students are required view. to review the prescribed texts and to Career opportunities: This program develop a range of written responses. provides a springboard into a diverse range of related industries in community justice and paralegal professions. These units provide a pathway into further LOTE French 1,2 LOTE French 3,4 training and possible employment in areas such as policing, local Competency in a Language Other Than LOTE Units 3 and 4 seek to develop the government, courts, Corrections & English is recognised as invaluable student’s communication skills to a Customs. as Australia takes its place in the sophisticated level, enabling them to global workplace. LOTE Units 1 and take an active part in the activities of 2 seek to continue the development the LOTE speaking communities here in of communication skills (speaking, Australia and overseas. Topics studied listening, reading, writing) acquired are selected from the prescribed themes in Year 7-10, and to further enhance and allow students to consolidate cultural awareness through contact and expand their ability to use the with the LOTE speaking communities LOTE for business, for pleasure and here in Australia and overseas. Studies for establishing and maintaining of different aspects of the language in relationships. use are undertaken in connection with topics selected from the prescribed themes and focus on the experience of different roles and activities in different settings.
30 General Mathematics 1,2 Advanced General Mathematics 1,2 VCE & VET Unit This course is designed especially to This course is designed especially to meet the needs of students with diverse meet the needs of students intending Summaries interests and abilities. The course to study Mathematical Methods 3, 4 provides an opportunity for students and Specialist Mathematics 3, 4. The to achieve new skills and confidence in topics are selected to provide students Please note: using mathematics. Thus, while students with a more rigorous development of * General Mathematics 1,2 is a are given classroom instruction in key skills, compared to General Mathematics VCE & VET Unit Summaries prerequisite for Further Mathematics skills and techniques, the program also 1, 2, particularly in the areas of 3,4. includes a significant component of mathematical structure and proof. It is * Advanced General Mathematics modelling and problem-solving work that assumed that students have acquired is a prerequisite for Specialist emphasises the uses and relevance of some capability in the application of Mathematics 3,4. mathematics in real world situation. The algebraic techniques. The units include * Mathematical Methods (CAS) 1,2 appropriate use of technology to support a component of modelling and problem- is a prerequisite for Mathematical and develop the teaching and learning solving work that emphasises the uses Methods (CAS) 3,4, but can also lead of mathematics is a feature of the and relevance of mathematics in real to Further Mathematics 3,4. course. General mathematics prepares world situations. The appropriate use of * Foundation Mathematics is a students for Further Mathematics 3, 4. technology to support and develop the terminal course. teaching and learning of mathematics * Specialist Mathematics can only is a feature of the course. This course be studied in conjunction with, or provides the necessary foundation for after the completion of, Mathematical the further development of mathematical Methods (CAS) 3,4. knowledge in Specialist Mathematics 3,4.
Foundation Mathematics 1,2 Mathematical Methods (CAS) 1,2 Further Mathematics 3,4 Foundation mathematics offers and This sequence of two units encompasses Students who have competed General opportunity for students to achieve Probability, Algebra, Functions and Mathematics 1, 2, Mathematical Methods new skills and confidence in using Graphs. Students are also introduced to (CAS) 1, 2 or both would benefit from mathematics. The intention of the the study of Calculus. Computer Algebra these units. They provide general course is to provide for the continuing System (CAS) technology is incorporated preparation for employment or further mathematical development of students thought the unit. Students are expected study, in particular, where data analysis entering V.C.E. who need mathematical to be able to apply techniques, routines is important. These units cover the skills to support their other V.C.E., and processes with and without the topics of Data Analysis, Time Series, studies. In Foundation Mathematics use of technology. It is assumed that Number Patterns, Networks and Business there is a strong emphasis on using students have acquired some capability Mathematics. Appropriate technology is mathematics in practical contexts in the areas of algebra, graphs and used extensively throughout the course relating to everyday life, recreation, probability. This course provides the to develop mathematical ideas and carry work and study. These units will necessary foundation for the further out analysis in problem solving and be especially useful for students development of mathematical knowledge modelling activities. The development of undertaking VET studies. Foundation in Mathematical Methods (CAS) 3, 4 and skills with ready applications in the real Mathematics is a terminal course and Specialist Mathematics 3, 4. world is also heavily emphasised. does not prepare students for Unit 3&4 level studies in mathematics.
Mathematical Methods (CAS) 3,4 Mathematics - General Information Specialist Mathematics 3,4 The topics in this sequence of two The majority of students include at This is an advanced course in units are extensions of those covered least one mathematics study in their mathematics designed for students in Mathematical Methods (CAS) 1, program. Mathematics is a prerequisite with strong interests in mathematics 2. Computer Algebra System (CAS) for many courses at tertiary and TAFE and those who wish to pursue tertiary technology is used extensively level. Students should check this when studies in the fields of Mathematics, throughout the course to develop selecting their program. Mathematics Science and/or Engineering. The mathematical ideas and carry out is an important practical tool for sequence of two units highlights analysis in problem solving and understanding and managing the world mathematical structure and proof in modelling activities. Students are also around us. Accordingly, the Mathematics the areas of Co-ordinate geometry, required to use mental computation courses are designed to not only develop Trigonometric functions, Vectors, and by hand skills in simple cases. theoretical and conceptual skills, but also Algebra, Calculus and Mechanics. Mathematical Methods (CAS) 3, 4 may to relate to real-world situations. There There is a clear emphasis on concept be taken alone or in conjunction with is an emphasis on the effective use of development and the use of logic in either Specialist Mathematics 3, 4 or technology within all maths courses. developing solutions for problems Further Mathematics 3, 4. These units The Mathematics staff try to ensure of both a theoretical and a practical provide an appropriate background for that, where possible, students link their nature. It is assumed that Specialist further study in, for example, science, Mathematics work with work in other Mathematics Units 3, 4 is taken in humanities, economics or medicine. studies eg. VET programs. Students are conjunction with Mathematical Methods encouraged to participate in extension (CAS) 3, 4, as the areas of study activities, such as Mathematics contests. extend and develop material covered in Mathematical Methods (CAS) 3, 4.
31 VCE & VET Unit Media 1,2 Media 1,2 - Journalism This sequence of two units aims to These units aim to provide students Summaries provide students with an understanding with basic journalism skills as well as of how the mass media operate. a critical awareness of how the mass In Unit 1, students learn how to media operate. In Unit 1, students analyse the construction of media learn how to analyse the construction of representations and consider the media representations and consider the implications of new technology. They implications of new technology. They develop practical skills in digital are also required to produce a number of photography and print media. articles demonstrating their competence In Unit 2 the focus is on collaborative in interviewing, researching and writing media productions. Students develop as well as developing their desktop practical skills in video production publishing skills. through documentary and narrative In Unit 2 the focus is on collaborative forms. They also research different media media productions. Students develop organizations and consider the relevance practical skills in video reporting and of the media ownership debate. editing. They also study issues such as media law and ownership. Students are expected to contribute to the production of a student magazine.
Media 3,4 - Journalism/Print Media 3,4 Video/Audio/Animation
These units are designed to further These units are designed to further develop the students’ critical awareness develop the students’ critical awareness VCE & VET Unit Summaries of how the mass media operates, as of how the mass media operates, as well as offering them the opportunity well as offering them the opportunity to develop their practical skills to to develop their practical skills to an advanced level. Students will an advanced level. Students will investigate the issue of media influence, investigate the issue of media influence, learn to analyse feature films in detail learn to analyse feature films in detail and consider the ways in which the and consider the ways in which the media reflect society’s values. In their media reflect society’s values. In their practical work students will complete practical work students will complete a major project for a specific audience a major project for a specific audience, working with Photoshop, In Design and working in video, audio or animation. other appropriate software to produce print publications.
See also VET Screen and Media p33. Media 3,4 Photography
These units are designed to further develop the students’ critical awareness of how the mass media operates, as well as offering them the opportunity to develop their practical skills to an advanced level. Students will investigate the issue of media influence, learn to analyse feature films in detail and consider the ways in which the media reflect society’s values. In their practical work students will complete a major project for a specific audience, working in B&W or digital photography.
32 VCE & VET Unit Screen and Media (VET) - delivered on campus Summaries Qualification: CUF20107 Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media) and CUF40107 Certificate IV in Screen and Media (partial) VCE/VCAL credit: Two units at Units 1 and 2, and a Units 3 and 4 sequence (Block Credit).
Description: These courses provides students with the opportunity to work in a VCE & VET Unit Summaries client-oriented production environment while developing the necessary skills and knowledge in video and studio production techniques, including use of cameras, sound production and digital editing equipment. The courses are designed to reflect the role of entry level personnel who work in film and television production. Units of competence in Units I and 2 include developing and applying creative arts industry knowledge, working effectively with others, assisting with a basic camera shoot, delivering a service to customers and performing basic vision and sound editing. Students will complete video production work for a non-profit organisation. Units of competence in Units 3 and 4 include working effectively in the screen and media industries, participating in OHS processes, shooting material for screen productions, collaborating in a creative process and coordinating film and media production services and resources. Students will work on short film production, presenting their work in a film festival at the end of the year.
Career opportunities: These units provide a pathway into further training and possible employment in the film and television production industries. Potential occupations may include editor, boom operator, camera operator, director, special effects designer or focus puller.
Music (VET) - (delivered on campus)
Qualification 2: CUS30109 Certificate III in Music VCE/VCAL credit: Up to five units: three units at Units 1 and 2, and a Units 3 and 4 Marlon Grunden is a Year 12 Arts sequence. Study Score available. Performing student who has been at the college since Year 7. He said the Description: Certificate III in Music provides students with music industry knowledge, decision to make the transition to practical knowledge of copyright and how to follow occupational health and safety the Senior Campus was easy. procedures important to the tmusic industry. Units of competence in Certificate III in Music include preparing for performances, developing improvisation skills, extending “I absolutely loved the atmosphere. technical skills in performance, operating a sound mixing console, editing sound I had been in several college using digital systems and expanding skills in critical listening. productions and had spent a bit of time at the campus. Everyone was Career opportunities: Completion of Certificate III prepares students for work in the really nice and there was a visible music industry in areas such as performance, critical listening, music management mutual respect between teachers and music promotions. With additional training and experience, potential employment and students. I learn much better in opportunities may include professional musician, songwriter, composer, arranger, an accepting environment. No matter copier, promoter, teacher, and instrumentalist. who you are or what areas you’re into, there are people to enjoy it with.” Music - Technical production (VET) - delivered on campus
Marlon is studying Maths Methods, Qualification: CUS30209 Certificate III in Technical Production English Language, Music Performance, VCE/VCAL credit: Up to five units: three units at Units 1 and 2, and a Units 3 and 4 Music Styles, VET Screen and Media sequence. Study Score available. and Theatre Studies. He says it is difficult to choose one favourite as Description: Certificate III provides students with the practical skills and knowledge “I’m passionate about all of them." to record, mix and edit sound sources. Units 1 and 2 of the program include developing music industry knowledge, establishing contractual and work relationships, Marlon has participated in four and following health, safety and security practices. For Units 3 and 4 students college productions, played in the undertake units in editing sound using digital systems, operating sound mixing hockey team, jazz and funk bands, console, operating sound reinforcement system and mixing sound sources. as well as in several bands formed within the music department. Career opportunities: Completion of the Certificate III prepares students for work in the music industry in areas such as sound track laying, digital editing and mixing, Once he has finished Year 12, Marlon audio visual equipment operations and stage management and can be applied to would like to travel, then study workplaces such as stage productions, radio and medium to large recording studios. Composition for Film at VCA. With additional training and experience, potential employment opportunities may include sound technician, tour crew member, studio engineer, theatre/television audio technician.
33 VCE & VET Unit Music Performance 3,4 Music Styles & Composition 1,2 Summaries This course prepares students to present This course involves an exploration of Music Performance 1,2 convincing performances in either solo a wide range of music styles. Students or group contexts. listen to excerpts from different styles, This course focuses on building Students will select a program of works traditions, times and places. They will performance and musicianship skills. from a prescribed list of notated works analyse THREE distinct music styles: Students will present performances in (presented and published by the VCAA) music of Africa, Rock n' Roll and both the solo and group contexts. All representing a range of styles and Baroque. Students will compose and/ performance material is dictated by diversity of character for performance or arrange brief creative exercises in a prescribed list which is published for presentation as the key focus area response to the practices of other at the beginning of each school year. of the course. Students will present composers/creators. Students will also Students will also study the work of this performance at an end of year explore how composers/creators use other performers and explore strategies examination before a panel of external music to affect responses in multi- to optimise their own approach assessors. Students will also undertake disciplinary forms, for example, music to performance. They will identify a performance element which will be on stage and in animation. Students technical, expressive and stylistic assessed internally. listen to music excerpts from diverse challenges relevant to the music they Students will develop instrumental styles and respond to ways the elements are preparing for performance and techniques that enable them to interpret of music and compositional devices practise technical work to address these the works and expressively shape are used to create specific effects. In challenges. Students will also develop their performances. They also develop Unit 2 students will create music for a skills in performing previously unseen an understanding of performance multi-disciplinary work in a form of their music. Students study aural theory, conventions they can use to enhance choice. written theory and analysis concepts to their performances. Students develop develop their musicianship skills and are skills in unprepared performance, taught to apply this knowledge when aural perception and comprehension, preparing and presenting performances. transcription, music theory and analysis. Students will also explore improvisation
VCE & VET Unit Summaries or compositional techniques to create a folio of work in semester two. Music Investigation 3,4 Music Styles & Composition 3,4
This course has students selecting In this course students will explore a focus area for their basis of study. ways sound can be organised in music. This focus area is dictated through the As they develop an understanding of selection of a work or piece of music how music is designed, created and from a prescribed list of notated works performed in a range of styles and (presented and published by the VCAA). traditions, students will create their Students explore their chosen focus own music. Students will listen, and area through three complementary respond, to a variety of music excerpts areas of study: Investigation - Involves and develop skills in aural analysis by All music students need to note that you research into the background contextual focusing on how the elements of music are expected to practise your instrument issues relevant to performance practice, are treated and the way compositional at least 30 minutes a day. critical listening to recordings of devices are used. In each unit students performances and examination of texts undertake focused aural and/or visual including musical scores. Students analysis of selected works. They uncover will also prepare program notes to the music characteristics of the works accompany their end of year externally and their associated styles, the context assessed performance relating directly from which the works emerged and the to their program and their focus area. processes composers/creators used to Students will create a folio of exercises, create the finished works. Students sketches or recorded improvisations create their own music in direct that demonstrate understanding of response to the music and the creative the characteristics of the focus area as processes they have studied using three reflection in the Investigation. Students main compositional devices; contrast, will prepare a performance of a program repetition and variation. They will of works, presented in an externally analyse these compositional devices assessed group or solo performance in two selected works and create an recital at the end of the year, that is original music work inspired by the representative of the focus area. study of music from different styles and traditions.
34 Outdoor and Environmental Studies Outdoor and Environmental Studies VCE & VET Unit 1,2 3,4 Summaries These units examine the ways in which These units consider the ecological, humans understand and relate to the historical and social contexts of outdoor environment as well as focusing relationships between humans and on human-related impacts on natural outdoor environments. Emphasis is environments at a local and state level. placed on the need for a balance VCE & VET Unit Summaries Outdoor activities provide the major between human interactions in the focus for studying humans and the outdoors and conserving the natural environment. Canoeing, swimming, environment. snorkelling and bushwalking are some Students are involved in a range of of the activities used to examine activities such as sailing, sea kayaking, the ecological, social and economic climbing, riding, bushwalking, cross- Philosophy 1,2 implications of human impact on the country, skiing, snowboarding, camping environment. Students experience a and swimming. The word “philosophy” means love variety of environments which provide of wisdom. The study introduces the a basis for comparison and opportunity critical methods of argument and to develop knowledge and skills in the analysis that have been developed by classroom and practical settings. Philosophers in response to such central questions as: What is true? Do we Physical Education 1,2 Physical Education 3,4 have free will? Unit 1 introduces some of the main philosophical concepts of In Unit 1 students explore how the Unit 3 introduces students to an knowledge, the nature of existence and body systems work together to produce understanding of physical activity and reasoning. movement and analyse this motion sedentary behaviour from a participatory Unit 2 explores a range of issues in using biomechanical principles. and physiological perspective. Students applied philosophy, such as: What Through practical activities students apply various methods to assess is good & bad? (ethics) What kind explore the relationships between the physical activity and sedentary levels, of society would be best? (political body systems and physical activity. and analyse the data in relation to philosophy) What is art and beauty? They are introduced to the aerobic adherence to the National Physical (aesthetics) and anaerobic pathways utilised to Activity Guidelines. Students investigate provide the muscles with the energy the contribution of energy systems to required for movement. Students apply performance in physical activity. They Philosophy 3,4 biomechanical principles to improve also explore the multi-factorial causes of and refine movement. In Area of Study fatigue and consider different strategies Units 3 & 4 Philosophy explores three 3, there are two detailed studies: used to delay and manage fatigue and to of the most significant branches of Technological advancements from a promote recovery. philosophical enquiry: the mind/body biomechanical perspective and Injury debate, self and identity, and ethics. The prevention and rehabilitation. In Unit 4 students develop an awareness first two of these branches are covered of how improvements in performance, in Unit 3, which is called “Minds, Bodies Unit 2 explores a range of coaching in particular fitness, depend on the and Persons”. Students consider basic practices and their contribution to the ability of the individual or coach to questions regarding the mind and the improved performance of an athlete. gain, apply and evaluate knowledge self through two key questions: Are By studying various approaches and and understanding of training. Students human beings more than their bodies? applying this knowledge to a practical undertake an activity analysis. Using Is there a basis for the belief that an session, students gain a practical the results of the analysis, they individual remains the same person over insight into coaching. Students are then investigate the required fitness time? Students will compare the ideas introduced to physical activity and the components and participate in a put forward in specific philosophical role it plays in the health and wellbeing training program designed to improve or texts and traditions (such as Buddhism) of the population. In Area of Study 3, maintain selected components. Students to their own views on these questions there are two detailed studies: Decision learn to critically evaluate different and to contemporary debates. Unit 4, making in sport and Promoting active techniques that can be used to enhance titled “The Good Life”, considers the living. performance, and look at the rationale crucial question in ethics of what it is for the banning or inclusion of various for a human to live well. What does an practices from sporting competition. understanding of human nature tell us about what it is to live well? What is the role of happiness in a well-lived life? Is morality central to a good life? How does our social context impact on our conception of a good life? In this unit, students explore texts by both ancient and modern philosophers that have had a significant impact on contemporary western ideas about the good life.
35 VCE & VET Unit Politics - Australian and Global 1,2 Product Design Technology 1, 2 Unit 1: The National Citizen Materials choices available: Summaries This unit is valuable background for • Metal Unit 3/4 Australian Politics. It is an • Textiles – clothing and soft introduction to the study of politics as furnishings the exercise of power by individuals, • Wo o d groups and nation states. As well Physics 1,2 as studying the philosophical and Unit 1 focuses on the analysis, ideological aspects of politics, students modification and improvement of a This sequence of two units introduces undertake a case study of Australia as a product design with consideration students to physics as a means of democracy and look at why people seek of the materials used and issues of understanding natural phenomena political power. sustainability. Knowledge of tools, around us and as the basis for processes, techniques and skills is manipulating the physical world, Unit 2: The Global Citizen essential to effective product design. sometimes with profound implications This unit is valuable background for Students will learn about intellectual for society. In Unit 1 students explore Unit 3/4 Global Politics. It focuses on property (IP) and its importance and radioactivity, nuclear physics and the international community and how implications for the designer. electricity, while in Unit 2 they study almost every facet of life in the western In Unit 2 the student works both movement and light. They can also world and the lives of individuals has individually and as a member of a small choose any two of the detailed studies, been transformed by recent and rapid design team to design and create a namely astronomy, astrophysics, energy technological changes. Students also product, or range. They will focus on from the nucleus, flight, sustainable undertake research on whether there is a factors including: human needs and energy sources and medical physics. cohesive international community when wants; function, purpose and context Students will be engaged in practical it comes to issues such as refugees, for product design; aesthetics; materials and investigative work of various kinds human rights, conflict and genocide. and sustainability; and the impact of including experimental work, case these on a design problem. studies and investigations of scientific VCE & VET Unit Summaries issues.
Physics 3,4 Australian Politics 3,4 Product Design Technology 3, 4
In these units students will focus Unit 3 provides an overview of the Materials choices available: on ideas that underpin much of the operation of Australian democracy and • Metal technology used in communications, evaluates its strengths and weaknesses. • Textiles – clothing and soft industry and research. Areas covered A comparison is made with other furnishings in Unit 3 are motion in one and two democracies such as the United States. • Wood dimensions, electronics and photonics, and a detailed study of one of Einstein’s Unit 4 focuses on Australian federal In Unit 3 students design and develop relativity, investigating structures and public policy. Students study domestic a product which meets a client or end- materials or further electronics. In Unit policy such as the Carbon Tax, and user’s needs. They prepare a design brief 4, students will cover interactions of foreign policy which deals the issues and propose a series of design options light and matter, electric power, and a surrounding asylum seekers and people as they work through and explore detailed study of one of the Synchrotron smuggling. the Product design process. Students and applications, photonics or recording explore a range of new and emerging and reproducing sound. In both units Global Politics 3,4 technologies and consider issues such students will regularly carry out practical asobsolescence and sustainability investigations using the principles and Unit 3 investigates the key global models methods of physics. actors in twenty-first century global In Unit 4 students continue to develop politics. The power and influence of and manufacture the product designed the state is being challenged by non- in Unit 3, and record the production state groups whether they be altruistic processes and modifications to the NGOs, such as Amnesty International, work plan and product. They produce an terrorist organisations and transnational informative presentation to highlight corporations, or multilateral political the product’s features to the client groups such as the IMF and the United and/or end-user and explain its care Nations. The rising power of China, requirements. set to become the world’s largest economy in the next 5 to 10 years, is also analysed.
In Unit 4 a range of global challenges such as human rights, people movement, global terrorism and economic instability are investigated along with the global community’s response to these challenges.
36 VCE & VET Unit Retail (VET) Qualification: SIR20207 Certificate II in Retail VCE credit: Up to four units at Units 1 Summaries and 2.
Psychology Unit 1,2 Description: Certificate II in Retail provides students with the knowledge and skills to be competent in a range of activities and functions requiring basic retail operational In Unit1 students are introduced to knowledge. The program includes core units such as operating retail technology, VCE & VET Unit Summaries the development of psychology from performing stock control procedures, communicating in the workplace and minimising its philosophical beginnings to a theft. Elective units can be chosen from either the general selling or general food scientific study of the human mind and selling stream; for example, selling products and services, advising on food products behaviour. Students explore the scope and services, using computers as part of business and e-commerce processes, of Psychology, its specialist disciplines providing marketing and promotion program support. such as neuropsychology, cognitive, social and human developmental psychology, and its fields of application. Students consider influences on Sociology 1,2 perception and human behaviour from biological, behavioural, cognitive and Unit 1 explores the development of youth as a social category, in the light of differing socio-cultural perspectives. experiences of young people and potential negative impacts such as stereotyping and Unit 2 focuses on the way a person’s prejudice and discrimination. Students examine the social institution of the family, its attitudes and behaviours affect the sociological explanations and the influence of factors such as ethnicity, globalisation, way they view themselves and the way feminism, technology and government. they relate to others. Understanding what influences the formation of Unit 2 investigates the concepts of deviance and crime, the types and degree of rule- attitudes of individuals and behaviours breaking behaviour, traditional views of criminality and why people engage in deviant of groups can inform and contribute to behaviour. It also considers the relationship between crime and punishment and the explanations of individual aggression significance of factors such as age, gender, ethnicity and socioeconomic status. or altruism, the positive and negative power of peer pressure and responses Sociology 3,4 to group behaviour. Differences between individuals can also be Unit 3 explores expressions of culture and ethnicity in Australian society, in both past ascribed to differences in intelligence and contemporary Australian indigenous culture, and for migrant groups. Students and personality, but conceptions of examine the way these concepts can define inequality and opportunity, shape cultural intelligence and personality and their activities and provide a sense of purpose. Ethnicity is also a significant factor in the methods of assessment are contested. way individuals often identify themselves or others, and the way outsiders see them.
Psychology Unit 3 and 4 Unit 4 examines theoretical understandings of the idea of community and how various forms such as traditional, modern or cyber communities are experienced. Students Unit 3 focuses on the relationship investigate the challenges posed by political, social, economic and technological between the brain and the mind by change. Students also develop an understanding of the purpose, evolution and power examining consciousness, behaviour, of social movements and how they achieve social change. cognition and memory. Students study the structure and functioning of the human brain and nervous system, and Sport & Rec (VET) explore the nature of consciousness and altered states of consciousness including Qualification: SIS30510 Certificate III in Sport and Recreation (Fitness Focus) sleep. Students consider the function of the nervous system in memory VCE/VCAL credit: Up to four units: two units at Units 1 and 2, and a Units 3 and 4 and investigate the ways in which sequence. Study Score available. information is processed, stored and utilised. They apply different theories Description: VCE VET Sport and Recreation program provides students with the of memory and forgetting to everyday opportunity to acquire and develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to work in learning experiences. the areas of community recreation. Leadership, organisational and specialist activity Unit 4 focuses on the interrelationship skills will be developed through the units of competence undertaken in Units 1 to between learning, the brain and its 4. Common compulsory in Units 1 and 2 cover areas such as organise personal work response to experiences and behaviour. priorities and development, apply first aid, provide customer service, respond to Students study the mechanisms of emergency situations, and follow occupational health and safety policies. Elective learning, the cognitive processes that units can focus on career orientated activities - conduct games or competitions, plan affect readiness for learning and how and conduct sport and recreation sessions, analyse participation patterns, provide learning style informs both personal and fitness orientation and screening, instruct and monitor fitness programs. social issues. Students consider different concepts of normality, and learn to Career opportunities: Completion of Certificate II in Community Recreation may differentiate between normal responses provide pathways into the community recreation industry in leisure centres, aquatic and mental disorders. Students use a centres, amusement parks, adventure and theme parks. Potential job roles may include bio-psychosocial framework to explore recreation activities or gymnasium assistant. the nature of stress, simple phobia and a Many volunteering opportunities exist for students who undertake VET Sport and selected mental disorder. Recreation.
37 VCE & VET Unit Studio Arts 1,2 Photography Studio Arts 3,4 Photography In these units students are introduced In these units students will aim to Summaries to the art of photography and receive develop their own style of photography instruction in a variety of photographic through the exploration of a theme techniques. Students are required and different production techniques. to produce several folios of B&W and They will be required to produce a digital photographs which explore a comprehensive folio of photographs range of techniques, approaches and demonstrating advanced photography themes. Students will also maintain a skills. In both units students are workbook documenting the development required to keep a detailed workbook of the folios and complete research documenting their studio experience. projects analysing the working practices They are also required to carry out of professional photographers. Visual research work in order to further develop analysis, focusing on aesthetic qualities their understanding of how professional in photographs will be conducted photographers work within an art throughout both semesters. Students context. Students will have access to will have access to a well-equipped a well-equipped darkroom and digital darkroom, photographic studio and imaging facilities. digital imaging facilities.
Studio Arts 1,2 Drawing Studio Arts 3,4 Drawing
Students will produce a comprehensive In these units students will be folio of explorations while gaining an encouraged to develop their own understanding of a range of different individual style through a range mediums and techniques. From these of different explorations. Before VCE & VET Unit Summaries explorations students will produce commencing the explorations, students a body of work for assessment. The will need to write an exploration design process and design elements proposal clearly stating the intention of are important keys for the success of a their explorations. In Unit 3 students practicing studio artist and these will will produce a body of work from their be discussed throughout Units 1 and explorations and, after a very extensive 2. As the year progresses students will investigation of a range of different research different artistic styles and approaches, mediums and techniques, then be able to identify major influences they will then be ready to produce on their own work. resolved and finished artworks in Unit 4. Students will also be required to carry out research into how different artists work and the processes and techniques Please note that students that they use. The presentation of art can only undertake one works is also explored. Studio Arts subject per See also VET Visual Arts semseter.
Studio Arts 1,2 Video Production Studio Arts 3,4 Video Production
In these units students are introduced In these units students will continue to the techniques of video production to develop skills in video production and are required to complete several through the exploration of different pieces demonstrating their grasp of techniques and approaches. They those techniques and an ability to will be required to complete video adopt different approaches appropriate productions demonstrating a sound to the intended audience and purpose. understanding of all stages from Students will maintain a comprehensive scripting to post-production. In both workbook which documents the units students are required to keep a development of their practical work, comprehensive work book documenting and complete research projects on film their studio experience. They are also history as well as analysing the work of required to carry out research work in professional film and video makers. order to further develop their awareness of how professional producers work and techniques for the presentation and preservation of art works. See also VET Media and Screen (Video Production)
38 VCE & VET Unit Theatre Studies 1,2 Theatre Studies 3,4 In this sequence of two units students The focus in these units is on the Summaries look at a range of styles and scripts from process by which script is brought to different historical eras and apply these dramatic life on the stage engaging in a to performance. The course aims to variety of acting workshops, culminating foster students’ awareness and control of in a major theatrical production stage design, light, sound and costume; performed to the public. Thus the VCE & VET Unit Summaries and to develop performance skills whilst craft of acting is placed within the learning theatrical styles. Students will broader context of rehearsal, design and explore these and other elements of stagecraft and students are made aware stage craft in essentially practical ways of all aspects of mounting a production. culminating in a presentation of ‘Page to In addition, students will be required to Stage’, a series of dramatic performances write theatre reviews and keep a folio. interpreted by the students. They will also explore text research and interpretation through performance; both group and solo.
Visual Arts (VET)
Qualification: CUV03 Certificate III in Visual Arts, Craft & Design (partial completion)
Program 1 - Visual Arts (Ceramics) is open to Years 11 & Year 12 (new course – credits to be confirmed). Program 2 - Visual Arts is open only to Year 12s VCE/VCAL credit: Up to four units: a Units 3 and 4 sequence (Block Credit) each year
Description: These programs aim to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to achieve competence that will enhance their employment prospects in a visual arts environment or related industries. Program 1 may include: apply techniques to produce ceramics, research & apply techniques for the design of products, review history & theory for application to artistic practice & produce drawings to represent & communicate a concept. Program 2 units include: research & analyse history & theory to inform artistic practice; research & experiment with techniques to produce sculpture; document the work process; select & prepare work for exhibition and research & experiment with techniques to produce drawings. Career Opportunities: Completion of Certificate III in Visual Arts, Craft & Design units provides a pathway for students into the industry. With additional training and experience, future employment opportunities may include Artist, Curator, Sculptor, Creative Director, Architect, Games Designer, and Ceramicist.
Visual Communication Design Visual Communication Design 1,2 Visual Communication Design 3,4 There is a large emphasis on DRAWING. Students explore a wide Unit 1 Introduction to Visual Unit 3 Design Thinking and Practice variety of Drawn Design concepts, Communication Design use digital design wherever possible This Unit comprises three areas of and learn software applications This Unit comprises three areas of study: study: such as the Adobe Creative Suite • Drawing as a means of • Analysis and Practice in Context and CorelDraw. Emphasis is placed communication • Design Industry Practice on the concept of Critical Design • Exploring the Design Elements and • Developing a Brief and Generating Thinking, the Historical Context of Principles Ideas Communications and the importance • Exploring Communication Design in of the Design Process. Students context examine the way visual language Unit 4 Design Development and conveys ideas, information and Unit 2 Applications of Visual Presentation messages through: Communication Communication Design This Unit comprises three areas of Design, Industrial Design and study: Environmental Design. Students are This Unit comprises three areas of study: • Development of Design given specific Design Tasks and are • Applying appropriate Drawing Concepts also free to produce their own Design Conventions • Final Presentations Solutions. There is scope within Visual • Type and Imagery • Evaluation and exploration of the Communication Design for students to • Applying the Design Process Design Process, (The Pitch: what engage in their specific interest areas decisions were made and what of Design, both 2D and 3D. influenced the Design outcome)
39 Performing Arts
The Performing Arts Program at Sandringham College is widely recognised as the best the state has to offer for students with a serious interest in performing. The program includes every VCE Performing Arts study and is renowned for the outstanding quality of its teaching staff, facilities and student performance.
The Performing Arts courses have awarded a Premier's Award. been developed to maximise students’ scope for practical work and creative Some features of the program include expression, and many graduates from the the Out & Back Music Tour and the program have gained entry to University biannual tour to England and America. and TAFE courses or found employment This spectacular trip includes the in the entertainment industry. performance of an Australian production
Program Areas Program in both countries. Performing Arts Graduates from Sandringham College include: Each year the College Musical Production Harrison Craig - Winner The Voice 2013 provides an opportunity for over 150 Damian Walsh Howling - Blue Heelers/ students throughout the College to Underbelly/Bikie Wars Brothers In Arms develop and apply their talents in Jacinta Stapleton - Neighbours/ acting, music, dance, stage management Stingers/Dirt Game and set design. Devon Campbell is a Year 12 Arts Fletcher Humphrys - The Genie from Performing Student Leader who Down Under/McLeod’s Daughters/All The excellence of Performing Arts chose Sandringham College Senior Saints at Sandringham Campus is further Campus for the “wide range of Jeffrey Walker - Thunderstone/Ocean Girl highlighted through various dramatic subjects and opportunities”. Mereoni Vuki - Thunderstone and musical performances which Samantha Tolj - Stingers/Blue Heelers are conducted and presented in our Devon also appreciates the Sullivan Stapleton - Something in the purpose-built theatre. We also offer a atmosphere at the college, in Air, Animal Kingdom VET Acting Course for students wishing particular she mentions “the Damien Bodie - Crashzone/Shortcuts/ to pursue acting as a profession. relationship and respect that lies Winners & Losers between the students and teachers” Guinevere Jones/ Neighbours/Elephant Dance has been an important aspect as an important element. Princess of the Performing Arts at Sandringham Katie Ditchburn - We Will Rock You College for the past 10 years. Dance This year Devon is studying English, Members of “Getaway Plan” students have a well-equipped dance Theatre Studies, VCE Dance and Australian Idol finalists studio - (located on the Bluff Rd 7 - Music Performance. Last year she Matt Holly - West Side Story, Gypsy 10 Campus) with barres, mirrors and undertook ¾ Psychology, Math Lucinda Franco & Michael Kopp - tarquette floor - in which to practise. Methods and VET Dance in which she Winners of 15 mins of Fame Students have the opportunity to achieved a perfect score of 50. For HaNy Lee - Lead vocalist State Schools perform at ‘Winterdance’ festival and her incredible achievement, Devon Spectacular 2011 community dance events throughout the was also awarded a Premier’s Award. Adam Martin - Contestant on The Voice year. Throughout the two years, students have the opportunity to work with In the future, Devon would like to go Sandringham’s reputation is well known professional guest artists as well as view to WAPA and complete a Bachelor in within the entertainment industry and performances in a range of styles. Music Theatre. our shows are visited by prominent casting agents. On many occasions Students interested in Music have the Sandringham students have been used opportunity of completing the VET Music in the production of community and programs. Past students have had work commercial film or advertising projects. placement in a number of Music Industry Over the last few years students have settings including Festivals, Recording been involved in the The State Schools Studios, Radio, Retail and Instrument Spectacular. Last year Steven Reinhardt Repair, which prepares them for work in and Harison Craig were lead vocalists. this competitive field. This year Devon Campbell has a lead dance role. The Music Department also has three state-of-the-art Hard Disk Recording Over the years, Performing Arts students Studios which enable students to learn have obtained awards and distinctions hands-on recording and CD production including Premier’s Awards and Top skills. Acts. Last year Devon Campbell achieved a score of 50 for VET Dance and was
40 Visual Arts
Sandringham Campus is acknowledged as one of the State’s leading Visual Arts schools. Over the years, students in this program have consistently produced work of outstanding quality, and on this basis a high proportion of Sandringham students have gained entry into sought after courses at the tertiary and TAFE Program Areas level.
In recent years many of our Visual Arts Painting and Drawing classes are graduates have been recognised at a conducted in two spacious classrooms state level, notably via the annual Top which have been designed to recreate Arts / Design exhibitions at the National the ambience of an artist’s studio. Gallery of Victoria, the Museum and at the ATOM Awards. Last year, Tao Delves The excellent Media Arts area includes was shortlisted for Top Arts and Isabell a darkroom, photography studio, Johnson was shortlisted for Top Designs. desktop publishing and photo imaging Many past students have exhibited at production facilities and digital video/ commercial galleries: Jackson Rowe and audio editing suites. Sophie McPike exhibited at Without Pier and Natasha Bieniek was shortlisted for Media Arts students are fortunate the 2013 (and 2011) Archibald prize. in being able to link their work at Previous years have seen students earn appropriate points with the numerous VCE Premier’s Awards and prizes in dramatic activities on campus. various student Art Exhibitions. Students Jaimee-Ann Driver is a Year 12 Arts have also featured consistently in the Certificate II in Arts (Interactive Visual Student Leader. She chose Brighton Art Society annual exhibition Multimedia) is delivered in partnership to study at Sandringham College awards. with Holmsglen Institute of TAFE, Senior Campus because it offers Arts Visual students have been accepted allowing students access to industry- a “rare opportunity to learn in into institutions such as RMIT, Monash, standard multimedia production an environment that resembles a VCA and Swinburne. equipment. University, allowing for a smooth transition to tertiary study”. The Year 12 Graduation Exhibition, Sandringham College also offers held in October at the Without Pier Certificate II Creative Industries - Jaimee-Ann cites the “cultural Gallery, offers graduating students the Media and Certificate IV in Screen and values at the college which create opportunity to have their work exhibited Media, giving students the opportunity an environment where each student in a commercial gallery setting. The to develop practical skills in video can strive and learn to the best work of video production students is production, both on location and in a of their abilities” as the defining celebrated at the Still Moving Film studio setting. feature of the college. Festival, held at the end of the year. VET Visual Arts offers students a chance Jaimee-Ann is studying Media, VET The courses at Sandringham have to do life drawing and sculpture, to Screen and Media, English Language been designed to maximise students’ investigate tertiary study, employment and Further Maths. She particularly scope for practical work and creative options and the work of influential enjoys Media and VET Screen and expression, whether in painting, life artists. The year culminates in the Media as she intends to work in the and general drawing, visual design & organisation of an exhibition of their Film Industry in the future. communication, textiles, audio/video work. production, animation or photography. During her time at Sandringham Whilst it is not compulsory to complete College Senior Campus, Jaimee-Ann The expert staff aim to foster in Units 1, 2 before attempting Units 3, 4 has participated in many of the their students a love of visual art; to students are advised to undertake Unit Student Leadership programs as develop advanced skill levels; and to 2 of any Visual Arts subject they wish to well as filming college productions encourage all students to achieve their pursue in Year 12. and music performances. Recently own individual style. Students further she filmed a documentary of the benefit from the critical encouragement Music Department's Out and Back and companionship provided by other tour. highly motivated Visual Arts students.
Next year Jaimee–Ann intends to Visual Arts facilities at the Senior continue making films while she Campus include an excellent Visual travels. Eventually she hopes to Communication Design Centre which study film and television at VCA or is well equipped for computer-aided at the New York Film Academy. design.
41 Business
Enrolments in Business Studies have increased dramatically in recent years. Over the last decade there has been enormous growth in the service, administration and tourist sectors. This increase is reflected in the expanding Business program at Sandringham which includes Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Industry & Enterprise and Legal Studies as well as a range of Vocational Education and Training Programs.
The Business Studies program caters not Business Studies as Main Focus only for students wishing to undertake a Business course in the future, but Professional Pathways also provides an important service for students in other programs. Many This program is designed for students students in Technology, Science and the who are interested in further study Arts see the need to complement their at University or TAFE level or who
Program Areas Program studies in these areas with a sound are interested in employment in the background in Business Management business area. or Accounting. Classes are taught in attractive, fully resourced classrooms, Management Pathways and Business students are also able to access the excellent programs and This program is designed for students facilities for Information Technology who are interested in further study which are housed in the same wing. or employment in the business management area. The Campus has established strong Chris Cantlon is a Year 12 Business links with the leading industries in Enterprise Pathways student who decided to complete the area. A program of guest speakers his senior years of schooling at from employer organisations and This program is designed for students Sandringham College because of local industry serves to raise students’ who intend to pursue further study at the range of subjects on offer. He awareness of modern business practice TAFE or employment in the business says the wide range “provides many and career opportunities. Students area. opportunities for future studies and undertake work placement with many of You need to check the entry pursuits”. these organisations. requirements if your intention is to take tertiary studies as many courses require Chris is studying English, Further The Business Program provides students some level of Mathematics. Maths, VET IT Game creation, with a range of extra curricula activities Accounting and Economics. He such as court visits, tours of local Technology : Food and Catering particularly enjoys Further Maths businesses and an excursion to the seat and VET IT and says that the thing of the national government in Canberra. Many students in the hospitality industry he likes most about the college is All students also have the opportunity have chosen Business Management or the fact that the “teachers are easy to participate in the E Team Program. Accounting. to understand and everyone wants Teams of five students learn and apply you to achieve your best.”. the tools and principles of Quality Business with Arts Management during a week’s workplace During his time at Sandringham experience in a host organisation. This Future writers, producers or artists who College, Chris has been involved program has been designed for students are likely to be self-employed find a in the extra curricula activities to take responsibility for their learning background in business valuable. available, in particular the and to “learn by doing”. swimming carnivals and the Summer Business with Science sport round robins. VCE/VET courses are available in • Business A number of students from the Science In the future Chris hopes to work in area have included either Legal Studies the transport industry. • Justice or Information Technology in their • Retail studies. • Information Technology Business with Technology
Students who aim at self-employment find Accounting and Business Management Unit 2 valuable.
42 Humanities Studies of Societies and the Environment Program Areas Personal Development
Recognising the importance of The campus also provides excellent Humanities in a rapidly changing world, programs in Physical Education and Sandringham Campus strives to provide Health & Human Development. All of a comprehensive range of humanities these studies cater superbly for students studies. Sandringham students currently who are interested in aspects of lifestyle have access to many Humanities studies such as physical activity and well-being, which are frequently unavailable in sport and recreation and environment of other schools eg. Sociology, Geography, the outdoors. Campus facilities include History, Philosophy and Australian and a multi purpose hall with a high quality Global Politics. sprung hardwood floor that caters for a variety of sports. Activities are also In recent years nine students in a conducted at the many local recreational range of studies have received Premier’s venues and in the weight training Awards. facility.
These and other Humanities studies This particular group of studies opens Since moving to Sandringham are of great benefit to students, both up many career pathways in the rapidly College Senior Campus, Yuval as a means of raising their awareness expanding area of ‘human services’, Rosinger has found that his of themselves and the social and which includes community health, academic performance has improved political world around them, and as recreation, tourism, hospitality and the and that he is much happier vital precursors to tertiary studies and environment. In the Humanities field at school. He believes that the employment. there are VET in the VCE programs that young-adult environment is a better may be undertaken, such as VCE/VET preparation for life after secondary The knowledge, skills and values gained Sport & Recreation. school. from a study of the Humanities form the basis of a surprisingly large number of NB: Students should not choose Outdoor This year Yuval is studying Visual career pathways. This is even more so & Environmental Studies unless they are Communication Design, English as Australia is an integral part of the able and prepared to pay the course fees Language, Further Maths, Studio global economy; young people who are at the beginning of each semester. Arts Photography and VET Kitchen bi-lingual, or who have a knowledge of Operations. He particularly likes the history, society, international issues and "range of resources available and other cultures, are likely to receive many the way that the teachers are able opportunities for satisfying employment, to make topics more interesting". not only in Australia, but also in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Yuval feels that the "expectation that students will do their best and Students from throughout the district reach their potential" is encouraging and beyond enrol in Sandringham and that he is being prepared for his College’s extensive Outdoor & place in the real world. Environmental Studies Program. The studies offer unique opportunities for Yuval hope to study architecture at physical activity and adventure both on RMIT when he completes his VCE. land and water. It is emphasised that all practical activities are supported by a solid grounding in theoretical knowledge to ensure safety and competence. The campus’ location near the foreshore is a great advantage in this regard, but in the course of the year students will embark on several camps and trips to a range of settings, throughout Victoria. The varied activities include camping, skiing, rock-climbing, hiking, rafting, wind-surfing and sailing.
43 Science
Sandringham Campus is one of the few schools which is able to provide the full range of VCE Science studies.
The Science program at Sandringham Biology students attend workshops at caters for all students who are interested the CSIRO in Genetic Engineering, while in studying Physical, Biological, lectures are presented by scientists Behavioural and Health Sciences or involved in research into immunology. Mathematics at tertiary level. Students can also choose science-based VET in Physics students also have been the VCE programs - Certificate III in involved with the model Solar Car Program Areas Program Laboratory Skills - (General, Environment competition, which provides excellent Management or Food streams), hands-on problem solving with an Certificate II in Horticulture, Certificate engineering slant. II in Equine Industry and Certificate I in Engineering. Special encouragement is given to girls to select and excel in Science studies, Students with other career goals are while all students are made aware of able to satisfy specific tertiary entrance career pathways in Science through a requirements by completing a Science program of guest speakers and careers Kate Harris chose to come to the program, while many students take counselling. Senior Campus because of the one or two Science studies in order to adult environment and the range of balance their programs. Our courses The importance of the Science Program subjects. feature scope for fieldwork and include to Sandringham College is reflected links with local industry. in the quality of its facilities. The She is studying Literature, Visual modern well-equipped laboratories Communication, Studio Arts The Science faculty strives to foster provide comfortably for both theory Drawing, Psychology and VET Games excellence in both Science and and practical work and faculty members – Creation and Design. Mathematics, and graduates of the receive the support of a qualified program have consistently obtained laboratory technician. All science Kate enjoys Visual Communication excellent VCE results, with a high laboratories are provided with access and VET Games the most as they proportion gaining tertiary entrance to the Internet. A separate Science allow her to be creative. into a mix of courses ranging from the computer laboratory is available for traditional to the new technologies. both individual student and class use. She describes the student/teacher External facilities include a greenhouse, relationships at Sandringham as Science students have been sponsored potting shed, plant room and outdoor refreshing, noting that teachers are by Rotary to attend National Summer planting area for Agriculture and friendly and treat you as an adult. Schools in Adelaide or Canberra. Horticulture, and Environmental Science. Selected students participate in the Kate would like to pursue a CSIRO Student Research Scheme which Whilst it is not compulsory to complete career in either graphic design or involves conducting scientific research Units 1 and 2 before attempting Units animation when she completes her under the supervision of practising 3 and 4 in any of the sciences, students VCE. scientists. Interested students are given who do not may find themselves opportunities to gain work experience disadvantaged in Biology, Chemistry and in relevant areas, and participation in Physics. Science expeditions and competitions is encouraged.
Students are able to participate in bushland management and native plant propagation under the guidance of Bayside City Council Environmental Officers and a School Work Horticulture Program in Turf Management at local golf courses and Retail and Landscaping with local nurseries is also offered.
44 Technology & Applied Learning
Few secondary colleges can offer the extensive range of Technology Studies and facilities available at Sandringham Campus. Students with an interest in metal, wood, food and textiles are able to develop their skills in these practical Program Areas areas. Information Technology is a significant component of the Technology Program.
The Campus also provides a range of Vocational Education and Training (VET in the VCE) programs, including courses in Hospitality, I.T (Game Creation and Fashion Design. In addition to this, many other VET courses in the technology area available off campus.
The courses have been designed to maximise students’ scope for practical work and creative expression, while fostering an awareness of technology in a social, economic and environmental context. The campus has specialist technology facilities.
Jeremy Boldner chose to complete The work of many technology students his secondary schooling at has been selected for the annual Sandringham College Senior Campus VCAA Season of Excellence exhibition. because of the diverse range of ‘Without Pier’, a local gallery, has subjects offered. showcased the works of both the Ceramics and Textiles over recent years, Jeremy enjoys the young adult whilst each year the hospitality program environment at the Senior Campus concludes with students running Sandy’s and relishes the subsequent Training Restaurant for a term. This responsibility and opportunity that simulated industry experience fosters follows. teamwork and communication skills while at the same time enhancing food Sandringham College’s commitment preparation and service skills. to the Arts also attracted him to the college. He is studying Art, The Technology faculty works closely Visual Communication Design, with TAFE Colleges to support the English Literature, Maths Methods delivery of many of the VET in the VCE and VET Visual Arts. He says that programs. his favourite subjects are Art and Visual Communication because they Students attend TAFE colleges, including “involve the use of creative design Chisholm, Kangan, VUT and Holmesglen, and spontaneous ingenuity in the usually one day per week in order to way we think, design and create”. gain TAFE certificates at the same time as they complete their VCE. Jeremy hopes to undertake a Bachelor of Fine Arts at RMIT which Certificate II in Hospitality, for example, will hopefully lead to a Masters in is delivered in partnership with Art and a research degree. Holmesglen and allows our students to gain an overall study score in the same way that assessment is undertaken in all other VCE studies. This involves VET in the VCE coursework - a set of tasks undertaken during the year, which are assessed and ‘scored’, as well as a final examination.
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Students who do the Applied Learning Another aim of the Applied Learning program are likely to be interested in program is to develop a student’s going onto training at a Technical and Industry Specific Skills. To this end, Further Education (TAFE) institute, all Intermediate and Senior VCAL starting an apprenticeship, or getting a students must do Vocational Education job after completing school. However, and Training (VET). VET training usually if you start your VCAL and then decide takes place on Wednesdays and some the VCE is the right option for you popular examples include: Automotive, Program Areas Program after all, it won’t be too late to change Building and Construction, Furnishing your mind. In fact, any VCE units you (Cabinet Making), Hair, Beauty & Nails, complete as part of your VCAL will Community Services, Retail Operations, count towards your VCE, and vice versa, Sport & Recreation, Hospitality and should you decide to transfer between Music. certificate courses. In Literacy students read and work from A strong focus of the Applied Learning the newspaper regularly. A written text program is involving students in, and or film may be used as the basis for a preparing them for, work. One day each unit of work but the emphasis is on week is dedicated to work in one of the practical projects and have included: following capacities: • Road Safety – study of short films, • School Based New Apprenticeships advertisements and TAC strategies • Part-time work • RACV Radio transmissions - students • Structured Workplace learning write a submission and script for a 30 placements. second radio advertisement. • Issues analysis from newspaper In most cases, by the end of first • Careers – application letter, resume semester, students are working every and mock interview Friday. Students’ work skills are • Developing workplace manuals, assessed by workplace supervisors and documents and brochures. reported back to the College. In addition to this exposure to work, students can Numeracy projects, once again, are do extra training at school to improve practical and related to real life and their employability. For example, those work. They have included: who aspire to work in the Building • Moving out of home - renting, buying, and Construction industry have the furnishing, bills. opportunity to do their ‘Red Card’ • Owning a car - purchase, registration, training, and those aspiring to work insurance, running and general in Hospitality can do the ‘Responsible maintenance. Service of Alcohol’ training module. • Road Safety - breaking speeds and distances, blood alcohol levels.
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Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank Statement of Results (ATAR) - previously known as ENTER A set of documents which formally state The overall ranking on a scale of the results you achieved in the VCE Glossary 0 - 99.95 that you receive, based on and/or VCAL, and whether you have your study scores. The ATAR is used by graduated. universities and TAFE institutes to select students for their courses. Studies The subjects available in the VCE. Australian School Based Apprenticeships Study Design Refers to part time apprenticeships The description of the content of a undertaken while completing VCE or study, and how students’ work is to be VCAL. assessed, published by the VCAA.
Certificates II and III Study Score Level of VET program undertaken A score with a maximum of 50 which shows how you performed in a VCE Takuro Kagami is a Year 12 General Achievement Test (GAT) study, relative to all other students Japanese International Student at A test completed by all students doing that study. It is calculated using Sandringham College Senior Campus. undertaking a Unit 3/4 sequence. The the scores achieved in each of the three results are used by the VCAA as part of graded assessments for the study. Takuro was attracted to the college the assessment process. by the Performing Arts subjects on Units (VCAL) offer. He is studying Drama, Theatre Outcomes Accredited units in Literacy, Numeracy, Studies, Visual Communication What you are expected to know and be Personal Development and Work Related Design, English as an Alternative able to do, by the time you finished a Skills that contribute as one credit Language and Outdoor and VCE unit. towards the VCAL. Environmental Studies. Registered Training Organisation Units (VCE) Takuro’s favourite subject is Theatre (RTO) The name given to a semesters study in Studies, a subject not available to An institution that has been approved the VCE. There are usually four units in him in Japan. He enjoys working to deliver specific training programs. a study, numbered one, two, three and with other students and says that four. everyone is friendly. In particular he Satisfactory Completion says that students at Sandringham This means that you have achieved the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment College are accepting of others and outcomes for the unit. You get an ‘S’ for Authority (VCAA) that “everyone can be who they are satisfactory completion of a unit. If you The Victorian State Government agency and be accepted”. do not satisfactorily complete a unit you responsible for the management of the will get an ‘N’. VCE and VCAL. Next year, Takuro hopes to continue his Acting studies in America. Semester Vocational Education and Training One half of the academic year. Most (VET) units last for one semester. This refers to nationally recognised vocational certificates. Sequence The order in which you do your VCE Source: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au units, for example a Unit 3 and 4 sequence.
Statement of Attainment A record of recognised learning which may contribute towards a qualification in the VET sector.
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The Sandringham College Senior Curriculum Guide First published in Australia in 1996 by Sandringham College. Revised in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013.
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