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This Handbook has been compiled from the VCAA Study Designs. Students can access the full VCAA Study Designs for all VCE units via www.vcaa.vic.edu.au or can find hard copies in the Resource Centre.

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The CLC Education Charter outlines core beliefs and practices around how we work and it clarifies the expectations of every teacher, student and parents/carers in order for each student to realise their full potential.

The CLC Education Charter embodies five interrelated elements – excellence, wisdom, belonging, courage and responsibility.

The final years of secondary school present some wonderful opportunities to explore subjects and pathways that students find particularly engaging. It also provides an opportunity for students to promote and embrace the elements of the Charter to equip our students for success in their future endeavours.

Selecting preferences for Year 11 or 12 is an exciting time. With the range of choices available, the possible career options and personal interests can also make it a little daunting. You need to start thinking about the pathways you can take over the next two years to achieve your goals. We encourage you to discuss your choices with your teachers and the Career Pathways Leader. You should also discuss your proposed pathways with your parents/carers.

This Senior Secondary Curriculum Handbook is an important resource to assist with your course selections, but it is certainly not the only resource to help you plan your two-year study program and to answer some of the questions about the Senior Secondary Certificate.

The variety of subjects and program options for senior students at CLC is something of which we are immensely proud. In Years 11 and 12, your course is an individualised one. Your options include the VCE, VCE Vocational Major and VET offerings. These offerings ensure that you are both challenged and engaged in your particular area of interest.

Our vision at CLC is to prepare young people’ ... to realise their personal excellence and confidently shape their future.' with the skills and confidence to enter the world with a deep desire’ champion justice in the global community’ .

Joanna De Bono Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching

The CLC Education charter is a powerful document underpinned by the College Vision and values of Justice, Love, Compassion and Hope.

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VCE VM: Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major

VCE VM: Personal Development Skills Strand

VCE VM: Work Related Skills Strand

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Applied Fashion Design and Technology Certificate II

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At Catholic Ladies’ College, ours is a story of unlimited possibilities. It is a story of empowerment, inspiration and opportunity.

MISSION

To educate, in partnership with parents, women of faith, integrity, individuality and compassion

VISION

To inspire young women to realise their personal excellence and confidently shape their future

PURPOSE

We create opportunities for young women to achieve and champion justice in the global community

Catholic Ladies’ College provides a diverse and stimulating curriculum. The College aims to ensure that all students achieve success in their pathway to the future and in the development of the skills and attributes necessary for adult life. Students are supported in their studies by a highly qualified, experienced and committed staff.

Special programs operate to support each student as she moves through her final years of schooling. These include a comprehensive Careers Program, a series of challenging Religious Education Units, an affirming Student Wellbeing Program and a range of Senior Leadership experiences and opportunities.

At the Senior level students have a choice of completing one of the following certificates:

• Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)

• Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major (VCE VM)

Like the VCE, the VCE VM is a recognised senior secondary qualification. Unlike the VCE, which is widely used by students as a pathway to university, the VCE VM focuses on ‘hands-on learning’.

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VCE: VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION

The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) is a state-wide certificate that students in Victoria receive on satisfactory completion of their secondary education. The VCE provides diverse pathways to further study or training at University or TAFE and to employment.

The VCE is made up of a number of studies, each of which is broken up into four units. Each VCE study unit is numbered 1, 2, 3 or 4 and is of semester length.

For most students, the VCE is completed over two years. Students will complete Units 1 and/or 2 of a VCE study in Year 11. Units 3 and 4 of a VCE study are undertaken in Year 12. Students must complete both Units 3 & 4 of a study.

To satisfactorily complete the VCE a student must have a satisfactory result (S) for a minimum of 16 units. This must include:

1. At least three units from the English group, two of which must be a Unit 3 & 4 sequence;

2. At least three additional Unit 3 & 4 sequences, which may include any number of English sequences once the English requirement has been met. This may also include VET 3 & 4 sequences.

PLANNING A VCE PROGRAM

When selecting a VCE course, particularly Units 1 & 2, students may experiment a little and try different subjects. However, students need to be aware that certain Unit 3 & 4 subjects cannot be selected in the following year without the completion of Units 1 & 2.

In addition, students must be aware that choosing too wide a range of subjects increases the likelihood of timetable clashes.

When making their subject selections, it is important for students to look at the detail of individual University and TAFE courses. Students must consult the VTAC Guide (www.vtac.edu.au) and the VICTER 2024 which lists Tertiary prerequisites for the year in which students will enter University or TAFE.

For further information please make an appointment with Ms Elly Keating, Career Pathways Leader.

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UNIT 3 & 4 IN YEAR 11

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YEAR 11

It is a College requirement that all Year 11 students undertake:

• English or Literature Units 1 & 2;

• Five other Unit 1 & 2 studies;

• Year 11 Religious Education

Students who satisfy the set criteria can apply to take one Unit 3 & 4 sequence in place of one of the Unit 1 & 2 studies (see section Students interested in studying a Unit 3 & 4 sequence in Year 11).

There are no subject prerequisites for entry into Units 1 & 2, except for Languages.

Studying a Unit 3 & 4 sequence in Year 11

YEAR 12

It is a College requirement that all Year 12 students undertake a full VCE program, which usually consists of:

• English or Literature Units 3&4;

• Four other Unit 3 & 4 sequences;

• Year 12 Religious Education.

All students who undertake a Unit 3 & 4 subject in Year 11 will not be allowed to take less than the Year 12 College requirements unless medical and/or other evidence is produced that demonstrates that the student will be otherwise unable to successfully complete the VCE. An interview with the Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching, the student and her parents will be organised to discuss the situation.

Subject prerequisites for Units 3 & 4

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Year 11 students interested in this option should access the link ‘Application to Study Unit 3 & 4 in Year 11’ on the top left hand side of this page. Students will be required to meet the criteria set out in the application form and will be asked to attend an interview with a staff panel which has been formed to decide the success of each application.

Students are advised to be flexible in their choice of a Unit 3 & 4 subject and are reminded of the benefits of undertaking tertiary prerequisite subjects within their Year 12 program. Students are strongly encouraged to discuss this option with their Year 10 subject teacher and the appropriate Learning Leader. Where class size is an issue, Year 12 student choices will take preference.

All students who undertake a Unit 3 & 4 in Year 11 are expected to take a full load (five subjects) at the Year 12 level the following year.

There are no prerequisites for entry into Units 3 & 4, except for Languages. However, students are advised that in some subject areas the expectations of the course and the skills required for necessary completion mean that it would be very difficult to take them up at Unit 3 & 4 level. See specific subject pages for details.

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ASSESSMENT

SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF UNITS 1 – 4

A student will receive an:

• S for Satisfactorily completed

• N for Not Satisfactorily completed for each Unit depending on whether or not they have satisfactorily completed the outcomes of the Unit.

LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE IN UNITS 1 & 2

In Units 1 & 2 there will be graded Assessment Tasks and grades for these tasks will be included on student reports. However, they will not be included in the official statement of results from the VCAA. This statement will show S and N results only.

LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE IN UNITS 3 & 4

Each subject will have a number of assessment components. These will consist of School Assessed Coursework (SACs) and/or School Assessed Tasks (SATs) and an end of year examination. All School Assessments will be based on specific outcomes.

GENERAL ACHIEVEMENT TEST (GAT)

All students who are studying a VCE, VCE VET or VCE-VM Unit 3 & 4 sequence will undertake the GAT. The GAT assesses your skills in Mathematics, Science, Technology, The Arts and Humanities. The GAT also assesses your skills against Literacy and Numeracy standards set by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). GAT results are used to check that VCE external assessments and school-based assessments have been accurately and fairly assessed, and can be used if you have a Derived Examination Score (DES) approved. The GAT is comprised of two parts:

• Section A assesses skills in literacy (reading and writing) and numeracy.

• Section B assesses general knowledge and skills in Mathematics, Science, Technology, The Arts and Humanities.

UNITS 3 & 4: THE ATAR (AUSTRALIAN TERTIARY ADMISSIONS RANK)

The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) runs the application and offer process for approximately 2000 Tertiary courses by providing information concerning VCE applicants to selection officers at each institution.

How the information is used varies from course to course, but nearly all courses make some use of the ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) which is an overall measure of how a student has performed in his or her studies. It is expressed as a rank and is an estimate of where the student came in the relevant age group. The overall rating is on a scale of 0 – 99.95.

VTAC uses the study scores awarded by the VCAA to calculate the ATAR. VTAC scales the study scores to allow for any variation in the strength of competition between the cohorts of students taking the various studies that year.

The ATAR is calculated by adding the scaled score for English Units 3 & 4 or English Literature Units 3 & 4 or English Language Units 3 & 4, the next best three scaled scores and 10% of any fifth and sixth scaled score.

The increment for a sixth study may be replaced with an increment for satisfactorily completing an approved University study as part of the VCE extension study program.

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THE GOOD CAREERS GUIDE APPLICATION FOR EXTERNAL VCE STUDIES

For various reasons, students may wish to undertake one or more VCE Units at another provider (e.g. Night school, Dance school, Language school, TAFE, Private Music, etc).

Catholic Ladies’ College however will still be regarded as the HOME SCHOOL and WE must therefore enrol the student.

As such, we must be notified regarding the undertaking of these studies. Please download the external studies application form via the link on the left hand side.

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All students are invited to make appointments with the Career Pathways Leader, Elly Keating, to discuss Course and Career options and subject selection and to use the many Careers resources via the links on the left hand side of this page.

• The Good Careers Guide – www.goodcareersguide.com.au

• www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au

This site allows exploration of courses, plus it links to the Good Careers Guide as well.

• www.myfuture.edu.au

This site provides the information about jobs. Go to ‘The Facts’. It also has links to job prospects and shows the expected demand in different industries. Students do need to set up and account (free) for this site.

• www.vtac.edu.au – course search for post Year 12.

• www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au

A good website to explore many aspects of working/careers including a link to check award wages.

• University and TAFE Course Guides.

• CLC Careers’ Website https://studyworkgrow.com.au/school/catholic-ladies-college/

OPEN DAYS

Most Universities and TAFEs have Open Days each year. This is a wonderful chance to visit the campus, inspect facilities, discuss course and career outcomes with lecturers, course selection officers, current students, graduates and others.

Open Days 2023 – https://drive.google.com/file/ d/1HCYdu9WEPqvgkCi_7sYwdhpJJ_t3-HTI/view?usp=sharing

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SUBJECT SELECTION TIMELINE AND OVERVIEW

Students entering Year 11 in 2024

WEDNESDAY, 12 JULY

7 and 8 area 5pm – 7pm ‘Futures Expo’ – Parents and students

• Subject Showcase

• Tertiary Showcase 7pm – 8pm Parent Information Evening

• Subject selection and acceleration

• VCE information

• VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM)

WEDNESDAY, 26 JULY 2.20pm – 7pm Parent/Student Pathways Interviews

THURSDAY, 27 JULY

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TUESDAY, 1 AUGUST

• Students receive via email Web Preferences access guide and instructions for entering 2024 subject selections online.

• Year 11 2024 commencement date for entering subject selection.

• Year 11 2024 final date for entering subject selection, including parent signed electronic subject selection summary.

• Applications to study a Unit 3 & 4 sequence close at 3.30pm via Google Forms link Application.

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Students are encouraged to speak to subject teachers for specific subject advice. All students will be interviewed before their final subject selection is submitted.

These subjects are available for Year 11 acceleration.

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Source: New Work Mindset, Foundation for Young Australians, p15

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JOB CLUSTER COMPRISES JOBS THAT... OCCUPATIONS CURRENTLY IN THIS JOB CLUSTER...

Total occupations: 65

THE GENERATORS

... require a high level of interpersonal interaction in retail, sales, hospitality and entertainment.

THE ARTISANS

... require skill in manual tasks related to construction, production, maintenance or technical customer service.

THE CARERS ... seek to improve the mental or physical health or well-being of others, including medical, care and personal support services.

THE COORDINATORS

... involve repetitive administrative and behind-the-scenes process or service tasks.

THE DESIGNERS ... involve deploying skills and knowledge of science, mathematics and design to construct or engineer products or buildings.

Sales representatives, retail supervisors, cafe managers, hotel managers, bank managers, entertainers, interpreters and airline ground crew.

RELATED INDUSTRIES: Tourism, Retail & Wholesale trade, Accommodation & Food services, and Arts & Recreation services.

Total occupations: 118

Machinery operators, landscape gardeners, electricians, crop & livestock farm workers, plumbers, and carpenters.

RELATED INDUSTRIES: Construction, Agriculture, Mining, Manufacturing, Utilities and Logistics.

Total occupations: 131

GPs, social workers, childcare workers, fitness instructors, surgeons, counsellors and beauty therapists.

RELATED INDUSTRIES: Health Care & Social Assistance

Total occupations: 59

Bookkeepers, printers, fast food cooks, bus drivers, furniture removalists, law clerks, receptionists and car park attendants.

RELATED INDUSTRIES: Administrative services and Logistics.

Total occupations: 70 Architects, electrical engineers, clothing patternmakers, food technologists, building inspectors, product testers, industrial engineers, geologists and draftspersons.

RELATED INDUSTRIES: Architectural, Engineering & Technical services.

Total occupations: 142

THE INFORMERS ... involve professionals providing information, education or business services.

School teachers, economists, intelligence officers, accountants, analysts, solicitors, organisational psychologists, curators, and HR advisers.

RELATED INDUSTRIES: Professional, Scientific & Technical services and Education & Training.

Total occupations: 10

THE TECHNOLOGISTS ... require skilled understanding and manipulation of digital technology.

Programmers, software engineers, database administrators, web designers and ICT business analysts.

RELATED INDUSTRIES: Computer System Design & related services and Information Media & Telecommunication services.

Students can also view subjects through the lens of job clusters as identified by the Foundation of Young Australians, FYA. This enables students to consider which skills best prepare them for the type of job they may wish to pursue in the future, remembering it is likely they will have many jobs but a core set of skills and capabilities. Again, each subject has listed the major clusters for which they are preparing students to participate.

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ENGLISH

English Literature

LANGUAGES

SCIENCE

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

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HUMANITIES

Accounting

Australian and Global Politics

Business Management

Geography

History

Legal Studies

German

Indonesian

Italian

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Psychology

MATHEMATICS

Foundation Mathematics

General Mathematics

Mathematical Methods

Specialist Mathematics PERFORMING ARTS

Drama

Music

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Religion and Society

VISUAL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

Food Studies

Media

Art Making & Exhibiting (formerly Studio Arts)

Visual Communication & Design

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Applied Fashion Design and Technology Cert II

Business Cert III

Music Industry Cert III

Sport and Recreation Cert III

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English

VCE English and English as an Additional Language (EAL) focuses on the how English language is used to create meaning in print and digital texts of varying complexity. Texts selected for study are drawn from the past and present, from Australia and from other cultures, and comprise many text types, including media texts, for analysis of argument. The study is intended to meet the needs of students with a wide range of expectations and aspirations, including those for whom English is an additional language.

UNIT 1

Area of study 1: Reading and Exploring Texts

In this area of study, students make personal connections with and explore the vocabulary, text structures, language features and ideas in a text.

Area of study 2: Crafting Texts

In this area of study, students demonstrate an understanding of effective and cohesive writing through the crafting of their own texts designed for a specific context and audience to achieve a stated purpose; and to describe individual decisions made about the vocabulary, text structures, language features and conventions used during writing processes.

UNIT 2

Area of study 1: Reading and Exploring Texts

In this area of study, students explore and analyse how the vocabulary, text structures, language features and ideas in a text construct meaning.

Area of study 2: Exploring Argument

In this area of study, students explore and analyse persuasive texts within the context of a contemporary issue, including the ways argument and language can be used to position an audience; and to construct a point of view text for oral presentation.

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CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STUDY SCORE

> Unit 3 School-assessed coursework: 25%

> Unit 4 School-assessed coursework: 25%

> End of year examination: 50%

UNIT 3

In this unit students read and respond to texts analytically and creatively.

Area of Study 1: Reading and responding to texts

In this area of study, students apply reading and viewing strategies to critically engage with a text. They analyse the ways authors construct meaning through vocabulary, text structures, language features and conventions, and the presentation of ideas.

Area of Study 2:

In this area of study, students build on the knowledge and skills developed through Unit 1. They read and engage imaginatively and critically with mentor texts. Students work with mentor texts to inspire their own creative processes, to generate ideas for their writing, and as models for effective writing.

UNIT 4

Area of Study 1: Reading and responding to texts

In this area of study, students further sharpen their skills of reading and viewing texts, developed in the corresponding area of study in Unit 3.

Area of study 2: Analysing argument

In this area of study, students analyse the use of argument and language, and visuals in texts that debate a contemporary and significant national or international issue. Students read, view and/or listen to a variety of texts from the media, including print and digital, and audio and audio visual texts. They plan and develop written analyses in response to their explorations. Students apply their understanding of the use of argument and language to create a point of view text for oral presentation.

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Literature encourages open discussion and collaboration in order to obtain skills which allow us to understand and respond to texts. The subject provides a unique environment in which we can develop our skills and our own opinions, which we find greatly beneficial and enjoyable.

Literature

UNIT 1

Area of study 1: Reading practices

In this area of study students consider how language, structure and stylistic choices are used in different literary forms and types of text. They consider both print and non-print texts, reflecting on the contribution of form and style to meaning. Students reflect on the degree to which points of view, experiences and contexts shape their own and others’ interpretations of text. Students closely examine the literary forms, features and language of texts. They begin to identify and explore textual details, including language and features, to develop a close analysis response to a text.

Area of study 2: Exploration of literary movements and genres

In this area of study students explore the concerns, ideas, style and conventions common to a distinctive type of literature seen in literary movements or genres. Examples of these groupings include literary movements and/or genres such as modernism, epic, tragedy and magic realism, as well as more popular, or mainstream, genres and subgenres such as crime, romance and science fiction. Students explore texts from the selected movement or genre, identifying and examining attributes, patterns and similarities that locate each text within that grouping. Students engage with the ideas and concerns shared by the texts through language, settings, narrative structures and characterisation and they experiment with the assumptions and representations embedded in the texts.

UNIT 2

Area of study 1: Voices of Country

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In this area of study students explore the voices, perspectives and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors and creators. They consider the interconnectedness of place, culture and identity through the experiences, texts and voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including connections to Country, the impact of colonisation and its ongoing consequences and issues of reconciliation and reclamation. Students examine representations of culture and identity in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ texts and the ways in which these texts present voices and perspectives that explore and challenge assumptions and stereotypes arising from colonisation. Students acknowledge and reflect on a range of Australian views and values (including their own) through a text(s). Within that exploration, students consider stories about the Australian landscape and culture.

Area of study 2: The text in its context

In this area of study students focus on the text and its historical, social and cultural context. Students reflect on representations of a specific time period and/or culture within a text. Students explore the text to understand its point of view and what it reflects or comments on. They identify the language and the representations in the text that reflect the specific time period and/or culture, its ideas and concepts. Students develop an understanding that contextual meaning is already implicitly or explicitly inscribed in a text and that textual details and structures can be scrutinised to illustrate its significance. Students develop the ability to analyse language closely, recognising that words have historical and cultural import.

UNIT 3

Area of study 1: Adaptations and transformations

In this area of study students focus on how the form of a text contributes to its meaning. Students explore the form of a set text by constructing a close analysis of that text. By comparing the original with the adaptation, they then reflect on the extent to which adapting the text to a different form and often in a new or reimagined context, affects its meaning. By exploring an adaptation, students also consider how creators of adaptations may emphasise or minimise viewpoints, assumptions and ideas present in the original text.

Area of study 2: Developing interpretations

In this area of study students explore the different ways we can read and understand a text by developing, considering and comparing interpretations of a set text. Students first develop their own interpretations of a set text, analysing how ideas, views and values are presented in a text and the ways these are endorsed, challenged and/or marginalised through literary forms, features and language. These student interpretations should consider the historical, social and cultural context in which a text is written and set. Students also consider their own views and values as readers. Students then explore a supplementary reading that can enrich, challenge and/or contest the ideas and the views, values and assumptions of the set text to further enhance the students’ understanding. Informed by the supplementary reading, students develop a second interpretation of the same text, reflecting an enhanced appreciation for and understanding of the text. They then apply this understanding to key moments from the text, supporting their work with considered textual evidence.

UNIT 4

Area of study 1: Creative responses to texts

In this area of study students focus on the imaginative techniques used for creating and recreating a literary work. Students use their knowledge of how the meaning of texts can change as context and form change to construct their own creative transformations of texts. They learn how authors develop representations of people and places and they develop an understanding of language, voice, form and structure. Students draw inferences from the original text in order to create their own writing. In their adaptation of the tone and the style of the original text, students develop an understanding of the views and values explored. Students develop an understanding of the various ways in which authors craft texts. They reflect critically on the literary form, features and language of a text and discuss their own responses as they relate to the text, including the purpose and context of their creations.

Area of study 2: Close analysis of texts

In this area of study students focus on a detailed scrutiny of the language, style, concerns and construction of texts. Students attend closely to textual details to examine the ways specific passages in a text contribute to their overall understanding of the whole text. Students consider literary forms, features and language and the views and values of the text. They write expressively to develop a close analysis, using detailed references to the text.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STUDY SCORE

> Unit 3 School-assessed coursework: 25%

> Unit 4 School-assessed coursework: 25%

> End of year examination: 50%

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Health and Human Development

UNIT 1

Understanding Health and Wellbeing

This unit focuses on the health and wellbeing of Australia’s youth and students consider their own health as individuals and as a cohort. Students explore health and wellbeing as a concept with varied and evolving perspectives and definitions. Multiple dimensions of health and wellbeing will be investigated, as well as the complex interplay of influences on health and wellbeing and the indicators used to measure and evaluate health status. Students will explore food and nutrition as foundations for good health and wellbeing. Students develop strategies for building their health literacy through interpreting and using data and evaluating health information from various sources.

UNIT 2 Managing Health and Development

This unit focuses on the lifespan stages of prenatal childhood and adulthood as well as developmental transitions between lifespan stages. Students will develop an understanding of the health and individual human development of Australia’s children and adults. A range of health issues that are having an impact on Australia’s healthcare system will be discussed.

UNIT 3

Australia’s Health in a Globalised World

Students will consider the benefits of optimal health and wellbeing and its importance as an individual and a collective resource. Students look at the fundamental conditions required for health improvement, as stated by the World Health Organization (WHO) and evaluate the variations in the health status of Australians. A look at various public health approaches and the interdependence of different models is researched to make health improvements and evaluate successful programs status of Australians students focus on health promotion and improvements in population health over time.

UNIT 4

Health and Human Development in a Global Context

Students use data to investigate health status and burden of disease in different countries, exploring factors that contribute to health inequalities between and within countries, including the physical, social and economic conditions in which people live. They consider the health implications of increased globalisation and worldwide trends relating to climate change, digital technologies, world trade and the mass movement of people. Students look at global action to improve health, wellbeing and human development, focusing on the United Nations’ (UN’s) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the work of the World Health Organization (WHO). Students also investigate the role of non-government organisations and Australia’s overseas aid program.

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> Community Health

> Education

> Food Science

> Health Administration

> Health Sciences

> Nursing

> Social Welfare

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Physical Education

UNIT 1

The Human Body in Motion

Students explore how musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems work together to produce movement and the relationships between the body systems and physical activity, sport and exercise. They explore how the capacity and functioning of each system acts as an enabler or barrier to movement and participation in physical activity.They consider the implications of the use of legal and illegal practices to improve the performance of the musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems, evaluating perceived benefits and describing potential harms. They also recommend and implement strategies to minimise the risk of illness or injury to each system.

UNIT 2

Physical Activity, Sport and Society

Students are introduced to types of physical activity and the role participation in physical activity and sedentary behaviour plays in their own health and wellbeing as well as in other people’s lives in different population groups. Students investigate how participation in physical activity varies across the lifespan and explore a range of factors that influence participation in regular physical activity. They collect data to determine perceived enablers of and barriers to physical activity and the ways in which opportunities for participation in physical activity can be extended in various communities, social, cultural and environmental contexts. Students investigate individual and population-based consequences of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviou and create an activity plan that meets the physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines relevant to the particular population group being studied.

UNIT 3

Movement skills and energy for physical activity

Students are introduced to the biomechanical and skill acquisition principles used to analyse human movement skills and energy production from a physiological perspective. They use practical activities to demonstrate how correct application of these principles can lead to improved performance in physical activity and sport. Students investigate the relative contribution and interplay of the three energy systems to performance in physical activity, sport and exercise. Students explore the causes of fatigue and consider different strategies used to postpone fatigue and promote recovery.

UNIT 4

Training to improve performance

Students analyse movement skills from a physiological, psychological and sociocultural perspective, and apply relevant training principles and methods to improve performance within physical activity at an individual, club and elite level. Students analyse skill frequencies, movement patterns, heart rates and work to rest ratios to determine the requirements of an activity. Students participate in a variety of training sessions designed to improve or maintain fitness and evaluate the effectiveness of different training methods.

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> Fitness industry

> Health industry

> Nursing

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> Physiotherapy

> Recreation

> Sports Administration

> Sports Marketing

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Accounting is a unique subject because you deal with real-life financial situations, and the exercises can be quite rewarding when you realise all your numbers add up!

Accounting

UNIT 1

Role of Accounting in business

This unit explores the establishment of a business and the role of accounting in the determination of business success or failure. Students analyse, interpret and evaluate the performance of a business using financial and non-financial information. They use these evaluations fto make recommendations regarding the suitability of a business as an investment.

UNIT 2

Accounting and decision-making for a trading business

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In this unit students develop their knowledge of the accounting process for sole proprietors operating a trading business, with a focus on inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable and non-current assets. Students use manual processes and ICT, including spreadsheets, to prepare historical and budgeted accounting reports.

UNIT 3

Financial accounting for a trading business

This unit focuses on financial accounting for a trading business owned by a sole proprietor, and highlights the role of accounting as an information system. Students use the double entry system of recording financial data and prepare reports using the accrual basis of accounting and the perpetual method of inventory recording.

UNIT 4

Recording, reporting, budgeting and decision-making

In this unit students further develop their understanding of accounting for a trading business owned by a sole proprietor and the role of accounting as an information system. Students use the double entry system of recording financial data, and prepare reports using the accrual basis of accounting and the perpetual method of inventory recording. Both manual methods and ICT are used to record and report.

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> Accountancy

> Banking

> Bookkeeping

> Business

> Finance

> Insurance

> Law

> Marketing

> Merchant Banking

> Small business

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Global politics has allowed me to better understand the global community; the structures and reasoning behind particular decisions. I can now confidently engage in the world of politics.

Australian and Global Politics

UNIT 1

Politics, Power and Political Actors

In this unit, students learn that politics is about how political actors use power to resolve issues and conflicts over how society should operate. Each area of study focuses on concepts that form essential disciplinary knowledge, and which allow students to gradually build on their understanding of what it is to think politically. Students consider the concept of power by examining why and how political power is used, with special attention to the way national and global political actors exercise power and the consequences of that use. Students examine how power may be used by political actors in various states to achieve their interests, and they focus on a close study of a contested political issue in Australia. Students then investigate the power of global actors, who are able to use power across national and regional boundaries to achieve their interests and cooperate with other actors to solve conflicts, issues and crises.

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Democracy, Stability and Change

In this unit, students investigate the key principles of democracy and assess the degree to which these principles are expressed, experienced and challenged, in Australia and internationally. They consider democratic principles in the Australian context and complete an in-depth study of a political issue or crisis that inherently challenges basic democratic ideas or practice. Students also investigate the degree to which global political actors and trends can challenge, inhibit or undermine democracy, and evaluate the political significance of these challenges. Each area of study focuses on concepts that form essential disciplinary knowledge, and which allow students to gradually build on their understanding of what it is to think politically.

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UNIT 3 Global Actors

Students investigate the key global actors of contemporary global politics. They use contemporary evidence within the last ten years, to analyse the key global actors and their aims, roles and power. They examine concepts of national interest and power as they relate to the state and the way in which one Asia-Pacific state, China, uses power within the region to achieve its objectives. Global actors could include international institutions of global governance, for example the United Nations and transnational corporations (TNCs), for example Nike or Apple.

Area of study 1: Global Actors

Area of study 2: Power in the Asia-Pacific Region

UNIT 4 Global Challenges

Students investigate key global challenges facing the international community in the 21st century. They examine and analyse the debates surrounding TWO ethical issues that are underpinned by international law. They then evaluate the effectiveness of responses to these issues. Students also explore the context and causes of global crises and consider the varying effectiveness of responses and challenges to resolving them.

Area of study 1: Ethical Issues and Debates

Area of study 2: Global Crises

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> Journalism

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I’ve really enjoyed Business Management because it’s all based on the real world. I’ve learnt about many aspects of business including marketing, staffing and operations, and I know that this knowledge will help me in whatever career path I chose.

Business Management

UNIT 1

Planning a Business

Businesses of all sizes are major contributors to the economic and social wellbeing of a nation. The ability of entrepreneurs to establish a business and the fostering of conditions under which new business ideas can emerge are vital for a nation’s wellbeing. Taking a business idea and planning how to make it a reality are the cornerstones of economic and social development. In this unit students explore the factors affecting business ideas and the internal and external environments within which businesses operate, as well as the effect of these on planning a business. They also consider the importance of the business sector to the national economy and social wellbeing.

UNIT 2

Establishing a Business

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This unit focuses on the establishment phase of a business. Establishing a business involves compliance with legal requirements as well as decisions about how best to establish a system of financial record keeping, staff the business and establish a customer base. In this unit students examine the legal requirements that must be met to establish a business. They investigate the essential features of effective marketing and consider the best way to meet the needs of the business in terms of staffing and financial record keeping. Students analyse management practices by applying key knowledge to contemporary business case studies from the past four years.

UNIT 3

Managing a Business

Students explore the key processes and considerations for managing a business efficiently and effectively to achieve business objectives. Students examine different types of businesses and their respective objectives and stakeholders. They investigate strategies to manage both staff and business operations to meet objectives and develop an understanding of the complexity and challenge of managing businesses. Students compare theoretical perspectives with current practice through the use of contemporary Australian and global business case studies from the past four years.

UNIT 4

Transforming a Business

Students consider the importance of reviewing key performance indicators to determine current performance and the strategic management necessary to position a business for the future. Students study a theoretical model to undertake change and consider a variety of strategies to manage change in the most efficient and effective way to improve business performance. They investigate the importance of effective management and leadership in change management. Using one or more contemporary business case studies from the past four years, students evaluate business practice against theory.

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> Banking

> Business

> Education

> Finance

> Government and private organisations

> Management

> Small Business

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Geography

UNIT 1

Hazards and disasters

This unit investigates how people have responded to specific types of hazards and disasters. Students undertake an overview of hazards before investigating two contrasting types of hazards and the responses to them. Students examine the processes involved with hazards and hazard events, considering their causes and impacts, human responses to hazard events and the interconnections between human activities and natural phenomena, including the impact of climate change. Students undertake fieldwork and produce a fieldwork report.

UNIT 2

Tourism: issues and challenges

In this unit students investigate the characteristics of tourism: where it has developed, its various forms, how it has changed and continues to change and its impact on people, places and environments, issues and challenges of ethical tourism. Students select contrasting examples of tourism from within Australia and elsewhere in the world to support their investigations. They study tourism at local, regional and global scales emphasising the interconnection within and between places as well as the impacts, issues and challenges that arise from various forms of tourism. Students investigate how the growth of tourism at all scales requires appropriate management to ensure it is environmentally, socially, culturally and economically sustainable. Students undertake fieldwork and produce a fieldwork report.

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UNIT 3

Changing the land

This unit focuses on two investigations of geographical change: change to land cover and change to land use. Land cover includes biomes such as forest, grassland, tundra, bare lands and wetlands, as well as land covered by ice and water. Students investigate how natural land cover is altered by many processes such as geomorphological events, plant succession and climate change. Students investigate two major processes that are changing land cover in many regions of the world: melting glaciers and ice sheets, and deforestation. They investigate the distribution and causes of the two processes. They select one location for each of the processes to develop a greater understanding of the changes to land cover produced by these processes, the impacts of these changes and responses to these changes at different scales. At a local scale, students investigate land use change using appropriate fieldwork techniques and secondary sources. They investigate the processes of change, the reasons for change and the impacts of change. Students undertake fieldwork and produce a fieldwork report

UNIT 4

Human population: trends and issues

Students investigate the geography of human populations. They explore the patterns of population change, movement and distribution, and how governments, organisations and individuals have responded to those changes in different parts of the world. Students study population dynamics before undertaking an investigation into two significant population trends arising in different parts of the world. They examine the dynamics of populations and their environmental, economic, social, and cultural impacts on people and places. Students investigate population change such as growth and decline in fertility and mortality, and by people moving to different places with the use of the Demographic Transition Model. Students investigate the interconnections between the reasons for population change. They evaluate strategies developed in response to population issues and challenges, in both a growing population trend of one country and an ageing population trend of another country, in different parts of the world.

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> Tourism and Ecotourism

> Marine Biologist

> Meteorology

> Environmental Sciences

> Forest Science

> Wildlife Management

> Oceanography

> Land Degradation

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VCE History has opened my eyes to how the past connects with the present. Investigation into different historical events leaves you with a passion to question, seeks answers and draw your own conclusions.

History

UNIT 1

Change and Conflict

In this unit students investigate the nature of social, political, economic and cultural change in the later part of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. Modern History provides students with an opportunity to explore the significant events, ideas, individuals and movements that shaped the social, political, economic and technological conditions and developments that have defined the modern world.

UNIT 2

The Changing World Order

UNIT 3 & 4

Revolutions

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In this unit students investigate the nature and impact of the Cold War and challenges and changes to social, political and economic structures and systems of power in the second half of the twentieth century and the first decade of the twentyfirst century. The second half of the Twentieth Century also saw a rise of social movements that challenged existing values and traditions, such as civil rights movement, feminism and environmental movements. Students focus on causes and consequences of the Cold War; the competing ideologies that underpinned events, the effect on people, groups and nations and the reasons for the end of this sustained period of ideological conflict. Students focus on the ways in which traditional ideas, values and political systems were challenged and changed by individuals and groups in a range of contexts during the period 1945-2000. Students explore the causes of significant political and social events and movements and their consequences for nations and people.

Students investigate the significant historical causes and consequences of political revolution. Revolutions are caused by the interplay of ideas, events, individuals and popular movements. Their consequences have a profound effect on the political and social structures of the post-revolutionary society. Revolution is a dramatically accelerated process whereby the new order attempts to create political and social change and transformation based on a new ideology. Progress in a post-revolutionary society is not guaranteed or inevitable. Post-revolutionary regimes are often threatened internally by civil war and externally by foreign threats. These challenges can result in a compromise of revolutionary ideals and extreme measures of violence, oppression and terror.

Area of study 1: Causes of Revolution

In this area of study students analyse the long-term causes and short-term triggers of revolution.

Area of study 2: Consequences of Revolution

In this area of study students analyse the consequences of the revolution and evaluate the extent to which it brought change to society.

Students develop an understanding of the complexity and multiplicity of causes and consequences in the revolutionary narrative and evaluate the extent to which the revolution brought change to the lives of people.

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> Communications

> Education

> Journalism

> Law

> Marketing

> Multimedia

> Public policy

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> Research

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The content I have learnt in Legal Studies has engaged me as it encourages discussions about our society and crime. The subject allows you to analyse real life cases which is both informative and engaging. Legal Studies has given me the opportunity to understand the justice system and be a more informed citizen.

Legal Studies

UNIT 1

The presumption of innocence

In this unit, students develop an understanding of legal foundations, such as the different types and sources of law, the characteristics of an effective law, and an overview of parliament and the courts. Students are introduced to and apply the principles of justice. They investigate key concepts of criminal law and apply these to actual and/or hypothetical scenarios to determine whether an accused may be found guilty of a crime. In doing this, students develop an appreciation of the manner in which legal principles and information are used in making reasoned judgments and conclusions about the culpability of an accused. Students also develop an appreciation of how a criminal case is determined, and the types and purposes of sanctions. Students apply their understanding of how criminal cases are resolved and the effectiveness of sanctions through consideration of recent criminal cases from the past four years.

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Wrongs and rights

In this unit, students investigate key concepts of civil law and apply these to actual and/or hypothetical scenarios to determine whether a party is liable in a civil dispute. Students explore different areas of civil law, and the methods and institutions that may be used to resolve a civil dispute and provide remedies. They apply knowledge through an investigation of civil cases from the past four years. Students also develop an understanding of how human rights are protected in Australia and possible reforms to the protection of rights, and investigate a contemporary human rights issue in Australia, with a specific focus on one case study.

UNIT 3

Rights and Justice

In this unit students examine the methods and institutions in the justice system and consider their appropriateness in determining criminal cases and resolving civil disputes. Students explore matters such as the rights available to an accused and to victims in the criminal justice system, the roles of the judge, jury, legal practitioners and the parties, and the ability of sanctions and remedies to achieve their purposes. Students investigate the extent to which the principles of justice are upheld in the justice system.

UNIT 4

The People, the Law and reform

In this unit, students explore how the Australian Constitution establishes the law-making powers of the Commonwealth and state parliaments, and how it protects the Australian people through structures that act as a check on parliament in lawmaking. Students develop an understanding of the significance of the High Court in protecting and interpreting the Australian Constitution. They investigate parliament and the courts, and the relationship between the two in law-making, and consider the roles of the individual, the media and law reform bodies in influencing changes to the law, and past and future constitutional reform.

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> Business and Commerce

> Correctional Services

> Criminology

> Justice system

> Law

> Legal Secretary

> Paralegal

> Public Service

> Social Work

> Teaching

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Not only does this class teach us the German language, it also allows us to be immersed in foreign culture which could then lead to opportunities abroad. We enjoy going on engaging excursions, which allows us to use the skills we have learnt in class. Although the content is at times challenging, the experience is really rewarding.

German

VCE German focuses on student participation in interpersonal communication, interpreting the language of other speakers, and presenting information and ideas in German on a range of themes and topics.

Students develop and extend skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and viewing in German in a range of contexts and develop cultural understanding in interpreting and creating language.

Students develop their understanding of the relationships between language and culture in new contexts and consider how these relationships shape communities.

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Throughout the study students are given opportunities to make connections and comparisons based on personal reflections about the role of language and culture in communication and in personal identity.

UNITS 1, 2, 3, & 4

The areas of study for German comprise themes and topics, grammar, text types, vocabulary and kinds of writing. The prescribed themes are ‘The Individual’, The ‘German-speaking Communities’ and ‘The World Around Us’.

The areas of study include interpersonal communication, interpretive communication, and presentational communication, where students will further develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Spoken exchanges and written texts will increase in length and degree of difficulty, and there is a stronger emphasis on grammatical accuracy.

Students selecting Languages (German) Units 3 & 4 should have completed Units 1 & 2 of the language and gained a good pass.

A language other than English is a useful additional skill for many subject areas, including English, Science, Music, Engineering, Law, Health and Social Care, and Politics.

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> Armed Forces

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> Education

> Government organisations

> International Business

> International Relations

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> Law

> Public Policy

> Tourism

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I have thoroughly enjoyed studying Indonesian, as I like learning about the differences between people across the world. Although studying a second language requires a lot of time, focus and concentration, the teachers provide support through our learning journey, which made it a very rewarding subject.

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VCE Indonesian focuses on student participation in interpersonal communication, interpreting the language of other speakers, and presenting information and ideas in Indonesian on a range of themes and topics.

Students develop and extend skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and viewing in Indonesian in a range of contexts and develop cultural understanding in interpreting and creating language.

Students develop their understanding of the relationships between language and culture in new contexts and consider how these relationships shape communities.

Throughout the study students are given opportunities to make connections and comparisons based on personal reflections about the role of language and culture in communication and in personal identity.

UNITS 1, 2, 3, & 4

The areas of study for Indonesian comprise themes and topics, grammar, text types, vocabulary and kinds of writing. The prescribed themes are; ‘The Individual’, ‘The Indonesian- Speaking Communities’ and ‘The World Around Us’.

The areas of study include interpersonal communication, interpretive communication, and presentational communication, where students will further develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Spoken exchanges and written texts will increase in length and degree of difficulty, and there is a stronger emphasis on grammatical accuracy.

Students selecting Languages (Indonesian) should have completed study of that language in Years 7-10 and gained a good pass at Year 10 level.

Students selecting Languages (Indonesian) Units 3 & 4 should have completed Units 1 & 2 of the language and gained a good pass.

A language other than English is a useful additional skill for many subject areas, including English, Science, Music, Engineering, Law, Health and Social Care, and Politics.

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One oral – 12.5%; one written – 37.5%

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Studying Italian in VCE is one of the greatest ways of immersing yourself in a new culture, broadening your knowledge of a new language and your own learning abilities. It is an amazing and highly worthwhile experience.

Italian

VCE Italian focuses on student participation in interpersonal communication, interpreting the language of other speakers, and presenting information and ideas in Italian on a range of themes and topics.

Students develop and extend skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and viewing in Italian in a range of contexts and develop cultural understanding in interpreting and creating language.

Students develop their understanding of the relationships between language and culture in new contexts and consider how these relationships shape communities.

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Throughout the study students are given opportunities to make connections and comparisons based on personal reflections about the role of language and culture in communication and in personal identity.

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The areas of study for Italian comprise themes and topics, grammar, text types, vocabulary and kinds of writing. The prescribed themes are: ‘The Individual’, ‘The Italian-speaking communities’, and ‘The World Around Us’.

The areas of study include interpersonal communication, interpretive communication, and presentational communication, where students will further develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Spoken exchanges and written texts will increase in length and degree of difficulty, and there is a stronger emphasis on grammatical accuracy.

Students selecting Languages (Italian) should have completed study of that language in Years 7-10 and gained a good pass at Year 10 level.

Students selecting Languages (Italian) Units 3 & 4 should have completed Units 1 & 2 of the language and gained a good pass

A language other than English is a useful additional skill for many subject areas, including English, Science, Music, Engineering, Law, Health and Social Care, and Politics.

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Foundation Mathematics

UNIT 1 & 2

There are four areas of study. They are:

• Algebra, number and structure

• Data analysis, probability and statistics

• Financial and consumer mathematics

• Space and measurement

This course is for students intending to study Foundation Mathematics Units 3 & 4.

Provides knowledge, skills and understanding to solve problems in real contexts for a range of workplace, personal and community settings.

To study Foundation Mathematics Units 3 & 4 students need to have completed Foundation Mathematics Units 1 & 2 or General Mathematics Units 1 & 2.

UNIT 3 & 4

There are four areas of study. They are:

• Algebra, number and structure

• Data analysis, probability and statistics

• Financial and consumer mathematics

• Space and measurement

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> Hospitality

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Studying Maths has pushed me further than I ever imagined.

General Mathematics

UNIT 1 & 2

This course is made up of five areas of study as follows:

• Data analysis, probability and statistics

• Algebra, number and structure

• Functions, relations and graphs

• Discrete Mathematics (matrices, graphs, networks)

• Space and measurement

This course is for students intending to study General Mathematics Units 3 & 4. It focuses on broad skill development, with an emphasis on statistics and arithmetic. Units 1 & 2 Mathematics is required for Primary Teaching.

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This course is made up of two areas of study:

Areas of study

• Data analysis, probability and statistics

• Discrete mathematics

• Recursion and financial modelling

• Matrices and networks

Students undertaking General Mathematics Units 3 & 4, require a completion of Units 1 & 2 Mathematics, excluding Foundation Maths.

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> Education

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> Psychology

> Statistics

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> Unit 3 School-assessed Coursework 20% (Application Task and Modelling and Problem Solving Task 1)

> Unit 4 School-assessed Coursework 16% (Modelling and Problem Solving Task 2 & 3)

> Written Examination 1 30%

> Written Examination 2 30% (CAS calculator and one bound reference permitted in course work and Examinations 1 & 2)

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We expanded our knowledge and learned how to solve problems. Doing Mathematical Methods was the turning point of my CLC journey. The differentiated learning provided to us has really made us discover that there is no limit to our mathematical potential.

Mathematical Methods

UNIT 1 & 2

There are four areas of study. They are:

• Functions, relations and graphs

• Algebra, number and structure

• Calculus

• Data analysis, probability and statistics

Students who wish to study Units 3 & 4 Mathematical Methods need to have completed Units 1 & 2 Mathematical Methods

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UNIT 3 & 4

A fully prescribed course of four areas of study. They are:

• Functions, relations and graphs

• Algebra, number and structure

• Calculus

• Data analysis, probability and statistics

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> Biological sciences

> Commerce

> Computer Programming

> Education

> Engineering

> Mathematics

> Medicine

> Physical Sciences

> Statistics

Mathematical Methods Unit 3 & 4 is a pre-requisite for some Tertiary courses. Works well with Specialist Mathematics Units 1 & 2.

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> Unit 3 School-assessed Coursework 20% (Application Task)

> Unit 4 School-assessed Coursework 20% (Modelling and Problem Solving Task 1 & 2)

> Written Examination 1 20% (No calculators or notes permitted in Examination 1)

> Written Examination 2 40% (CAS calculator and one bound reference permitted in Examination 2)

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This is the maximum fun I’ve had learning about mathematics. We have done a series of sequential learning, and I could never have imagined that learning about complex mathematics could be so exciting.

Specialist Mathematics

UNIT 1 & 2

There are five areas of study. They are:

• Algebra, number and structure

• Discrete mathematics

• Data analysis, probability and statistics

• Functions, relations and graphs

• Space and measurement

Students selecting Unit 3 & 4 Specialist Mathematics should have completed four Units of Mathematics at Year 11.

MATHEMATICS

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They also need to complete Mathematical Methods Units 3 & 4, a prerequisite being that the student has completed Mathematical Methods Units 1 & 2. It is necessary as preparation for Specialist Mathematics Units 3 & 4, but is also useful as a good foundation for Mathematical Methods Units 3 & 4. It focuses on algebraic applications and analysis.

UNIT 3 & 4

A fully prescribed course of six areas of study:

• Discrete mathematics

• Functions, relations and graphs

• Algebra, number and structure

• Calculus

• Space and measurement

• Data analysis, probability and statistics

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> Actuarial

> Commerce

> Computer Programming

> Education

> Engineering

> Government Organisations

> Mathematics

> Medicine

> Physical Sciences

> Statistics

This course has an emphasis on algebraic applications and analysis and is directed towards tertiary courses in Mathematics, Engineering and Physical Sciences.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STUDY SCORE

> Unit 3 School-assessed Coursework 20% (Application Task)

> Unit 4 School-assessed Coursework 20%

(Modelling and Problem Solving Task 1 & 2)

> Written Examination 1 20% (No calculators or notes permitted in Examination 1)

> Written Examination 2 40% (CAS calculator and one bound reference permitted in Examination 2)

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Drama has enabled me to develop skills that are beneficial in both the performance world as well as real life. It has allowed be to express myself and become a more confident person.

Drama

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PERFORMING ARTS

The study of Drama focuses on the creation and performance of characters and stories that communicate ideas, meaning and messages. Students use creative processes, a range of stimulus material and play-making techniques to develop and present devised work. Students learn about a range of performance styles relevant to practices of ritual and story-telling, contemporary drama practice and the work of significant drama practitioners. The performances they create will go beyond the reality of life as it is lived and may pass comment on or respond to aspects of the real world. These performances can occur in any space. Students also analyse the development of their own work and performances by other drama practitioners.

UNIT 1

Introducing Performance Styles

Students study three or more performance styles from a range of social, historical and cultural contexts. They examine drama traditions of ritual and storytelling to devise performances that go beyond re-creation and/or representation of real life as it is lived. This unit focuses on creating, presenting and analysing a devised solo and/or ensemble performance that includes real or imagined characters and is based on stimulus material that reflects personal, cultural and/or community experiences and stories. This unit also involves analysis of a student’s own performance work and by professional drama performers.

UNIT 2

Australian Identity

Students study aspects of Australian identity evident in contemporary drama practice. This may also involve exploring the work of selected drama practitioners and associated performance styles. Students create, present and analyse a performance based on stimulus from a contemporary or historical Australian context. They examine selected performance styles and explore the associated conventions. Students further develop their knowledge of the conventions of transformation of character, time and place, the application of symbol, and how these conventions may be manipulated to create meaning in performance and the use of dramatic elements and production areas.

UNIT 3

Devised Ensemble Performance

Students explore the work of drama practitioners and draw on contemporary practice as they devise ensemble performance work. Students explore performance styles and associated conventions from a diverse range of contexts. They collaborate to create work that reflects a specific performance style and impact on their audience. Students document and evaluate stages involved in the creation, development and presentation of the ensemble performance and a professional drama performance.

UNIT 4 Devised Solo Performance

Students explore contemporary practice and works that are eclectic in nature. Students develop skills in extracting dramatic potential from stimulus material and use play-making techniques to present a short solo performance. They experiment with application of symbol and transformation of character, time and place, and apply conventions, dramatic elements, performance skills and styles to shape their work. They consider the use of production areas to enhance their performance. Students document and evaluate the stages involved in the creation, development and presentation of their solo performance.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STUDY SCORE

> Unit 3 & 4 School-assessed coursework: 40%

> Performance examination: 35%

> Written examination: 25%

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> Acting

> Arts Administrator

> Communication

> Drama Teacher

> Drama Therapist

> Higher Education Lecturer

> Journalist

> Marketing Manager

> Personnel Manager

> Public Administration

> Publicist Scriptwriter

> Television/Film/Radio

> Youth, Community or Social Worker

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Music

UNIT 1

Organisation of Music

(All VCE students considering different Unit 3 and 4 sequences are to complete same Unit 1 and 2)

In this unit students explore and develop their understanding of how music is organised. By performing, creating, analysing and responding to music works that exhibit different approaches, students explore and develop their understanding of the possibilities of musical organisation. They prepare and perform ensemble and/or solo musical works to develop technical control, expression and stylistic understanding on their chosen instrument/sound source.

At least two works should be associated with their study of approaches to music organisation. They create (arrange, compose or improvise) short music exercises that reflect their understanding of the organisation of music and the processes they have studied. They develop knowledge of music language concepts as they analyse and respond to a range of music, becoming familiar with the ways music creators treat elements of music and concepts and use compositional devices to create works that communicate their ideas.

UNIT 2

Effect in Music

(All VCE students considering different Unit 3 and 4 sequences are to complete same Unit 1 and 2)

In this unit, students focus on the way music can be used to create an intended effect. By performing, analysing and responding to music works/examples that create different effects, students explore and develop their understanding of the possibilities of how effect can be created. Through creating their own music, they reflect this exploration and understanding. Students prepare and perform ensemble and/or solo musical works to develop technical control, expression and stylistic understanding using their chosen instrument/sound source.

They should perform at least one work to convey a specified effect and demonstrate this in performance. They create (arrange, compose or improvise) short music exercises that reflect their understanding of the organisation of music and the processes they have studied. As they analyse and respond to a wide range of music, they become familiar with the ways music creators treat elements and concepts of music and use compositional devices to create works that communicate their ideas. They continue to develop their understanding of common musical language concepts by identifying, recreating and notating these concepts.

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> Arranger

> Composer

> Instrumentalist

> Musician

> Music Industry

> Music Performance

> Music Therapy

> Promoter

> Song writer

> Teacher

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Religion and Society this year has given me the opportunity to broaden my understanding of the nine aspects of religion. It has also allowed me to explore, much more deeply, how religion provides meaning for its followers. I have also appreciated exploring Catholicism in greater depth.

Religion and Society

In both units, the religious tradition or denomination studied is Catholicism. Students consider the nine aspects of religion in their investigation of Catholicism and religion in general.

Please note: Any student who wishes to undertake Unit 3 and 4 Religion and Society in Year 11 or Year 12 will not be required to participate in the School-based Religious Education program.

UNIT 3

The Search for Meaning

Over time and across cultures humanity has sought to understand the why and how of existence. In response to this quest for meaning, various religious, philosophical, scientific and ideological worldviews have been developed.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

UNIT 4

Religion, Challenge and Change

Students will focus on the interaction over time of religious traditions and the societies of which they are a part.

Religious traditions are living institutions that participate in and contribute to wider societies – both positively and negatively. They stimulate and support society, acting as levers for change themselves and embracing or resisting forces for change within society.

Students firstly explore a range of challenges in Catholic Christianity over time, and then undertake a concentrated study of another single challenge from the same faith. They explore and analyse the influences, impacts and changes that occurred within and around each of these challenges.

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Students study the purposes of religion generally and then consider the religious beliefs developed by one religious tradition or denomination in response to the big questions of life.

Students study how particular beliefs within one religious tradition or denomination may be expressed through the other aspects of religion, and explore how this is intended to foster meaning for adherents. Students then consider the interaction between significant life experiences and religion.

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> Administration

> Advertising

> Communications

> Community Development

> Education

> Journalism

> Law

> Marketing

> Multimedia

> Public Policy

> Public Relations

> Publishing

> Research

> Social Research

> Theology

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> Unit 3 School-assessed coursework: 25%

> Unit 4 School-assessed coursework: 25%

> End of year examination: 50%

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Studying biology has allowed me to see the complexity of processes happening all around me, in animals and plants. In this way, I have found the subject fascinating. I also believe that studying biology would be helpful for doing science at university.

Biology

UNIT 1

How do organisms regulate their functions?

In this unit students examine the cell as the structural and functional unit of life, from the single celled to the multicellular organism, including the requirements for sustaining cellular processes. Students focus on cell growth, replacement and death and the role of stem cells in differentiation, specialisation and renewal of cells. They explore how systems function through cell specialisation in vascular plants and animals, and consider the role homeostatic mechanisms play in maintaining an animal’s internal environment.

UNIT 2

How does inheritance impact on diversity?

UNIT 3

How do cells maintain life?

In this unit students investigate the workings of the cell from several perspectives. They explore the relationship between nucleic acids and proteins as key molecules in cellular processes. Students analyse the structure and function of nucleic acids as information molecules, gene structure and expression in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and proteins as a diverse group of functional molecules. They examine the biological consequences of manipulating the DNA molecule and applying biotechnologies. Students explore the structure, regulation and rate of biochemical pathways, with reference to photosynthesis and cellular respiration. They explore how the application of biotechnologies to biochemical pathways could lead to improvements in agricultural practices

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> Biomedical Engineering

> Biotechnology

> Chemistry : Pharmacology, Nutrition, Toxicology

> Dental Hygienist

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In this unit students explore reproduction and the transmission of biological information from generation to generation and the impact this has on species diversity. They apply their understanding of chromosomes to explain the process of meiosis. Students consider how the relationship between genes, and the environment and epigenetic factors influence phenotypic expression. They explain the inheritance of characteristics, analyse patterns of inheritance, interpret pedigree charts and predict outcomes of genetic crosses. Students analyse the advantages and disadvantages of asexual and sexual reproductive strategies, including the use of reproductive cloning technologies. They study structural, physiological and behavioural adaptations that enhance an organism’s survival. Students explore interdependences between species, focusing on how keystone species and top predators structure and maintain the distribution, density and size of a population. They also consider the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and perspectives in understanding the survival of organisms in Australian ecosystems.

UNIT 4

How does life change and respond to challenges?

In this unit students consider the continual change and challenges to which life on Earth has been, and continues to be, subjected to. They study the human immune system and the interactions between its components to provide immunity to a specific pathogen. Students consider how the application of biological knowledge can be used to respond to bioethical issues and challenges related to disease. Students consider how evolutionary biology is based on the accumulation of evidence over time. They investigate the impact of various change events on a population’s gene pool and the biological consequences of changes in allele frequencies. Students examine the evidence for relatedness between species and change in life forms over time using evidence from paleontology, structural morphology, molecular homology and comparative genomics. Students examine the evidence for structural trends in the human fossil record, recognising that interpretations can be contested, refined or replaced when challenged by new evidence.

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> Unit 3 School-assessed coursework: 20%

> Unit 4 School-assessed coursework: 30%

> End of year examination: 50%

> Environmental Science

> Food Technology

> Genetics

> Horticulture

> Marine Biology

> Nursing

> Occupational Therapy

> Physics : Prosthetics, Nuclear Medicine

> Physiotherapy

> Speech Pathology

> Veterinary Science/Zoology

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Chemistry

UNIT 1

In this unit students investigate the chemical structures and properties of a range of materials, including covalent compounds, metals, ionic compounds and polymers. They are introduced to ways that chemical quantities are measured. They consider how manufacturing innovations lead to more sustainable products being produced for society through the use of renewable raw materials and a transition from a linear economy towards a circular economy. Students will develop their practical skills by conducting practical investigations involving the reactivity series of metals, separation of mixtures by chromatography, use of precipitation reactions to identify ionic compounds, determination of empirical formulas, and synthesis of polymers. Students will learn and use chemistry terminology including symbols, formulas, chemical nomenclature and equations to represent and explain observations and data from their own investigations and to evaluate the chemistry-based claims of others. Students will also undertake student-directed research investigation into the sustainable production or use of a selected material.

UNIT 2

How do chemical reactions shape the natural world?

In this unit students analyse and compare different substances dissolved in water and the gases that may be produced in chemical reactions. They explore applications of acid-base and redox reactions in society. Students conduct practical investigations involving the specific heat capacity of water, acid-base and redox reactions, solubility, molar volume of a gas, volumetric analysis, and the use of a calibration curve. Students will learn and use chemistry terminology, including symbols, formulas, chemical nomenclature and equations, to represent and explain observations and data from their own investigations and to evaluate the chemistry-based claims of others. Students will conduct an adapted or student-designed scientific investigation that explores and generate primary data and is related to the production of gases, acid-base or redox reactions, or the analysis of substances in water.

UNIT 3

How can chemical processes be designed to optimise efficiency?

In this unit students investigate the chemical production of energy and materials. They explore how innovation, design and sustainability principles and concepts can be applied to produce energy and materials while minimising possible harmful effects of production on human health and the environment. Students analyse and compare different fuels as a societal energy source, with reference to energy transformations and chemical reactions involved, energy efficiencies, environmental impacts, and potential applications. They explore food as an energy source and the purpose, design and operating principles of galvanic cells (including fuel cells). Rechargeable cells and electrolytic cells are considered, and their suitability for meeting society’s needs for energy and materials evaluated. Chemical processes with reference to factors that influence their reaction rates and extent are explored. How the rate of a reaction can be controlled so that it occurs at the optimum rate while avoiding unwanted side reactions and by-products are also studied. Students conduct practical investigations involving thermochemistry, redox reactions, reaction rates and equilibrium systems.

UNIT 4

How are organic compounds categorised, analysed and used?

In this unit students investigate the structures and reactions of carbon-based organic compounds, including considering how green chemistry principles are applied in the production of synthetic organic compounds. They study the metabolism of food and the action of medicines in the body. They explore how laboratory analysis and various instrumentation techniques can be applied to analyse organic compounds to identify them and to ensure product purity.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STUDY SCORE

> Unit 3 School-assessed coursework: 20%

> Unit 4 School-assessed coursework: 30%

> End of year examination: 50%

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> Biochemist

> Bio-Medical Engineer

> Chemical Engineer

> Doctor/Nurse/Dentist

> Dietician/Nutritionist

> Environmental Scientist

> Engineering

> Food Scientist

> Medical Scientist

> Microbiologist

> Optometrist

> Pharmacist

> Physiotherapist

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Physics opens your eyes to a new way of thinking, connecting ideas and real life applications in ways that you would never imagine. With a multitude of topics, it caters to a wide range of different interests while showing how interconnected the science of the world is.

Physics

UNIT 1

How is energy useful to society?

Students examine some of the fundamental ideas and models used by physicists in an attempt to understand and explain energy. Models used to understand light, thermal energy, radioactivity, nuclear processes and electricity are explored. Students apply these physics ideas to contemporary societal issues: communication, climate change and global warming, medical treatment, electrical home safety and Australian energy needs.

UNIT 2

How does physics help us to understand the world?

Students explore the power of experiments in developing models and theories. They investigate a variety of phenomena by making their own observations and generating questions, which in turn lead to experiments.

UNIT 3

How do fields explain Motion and Electricity?

In this unit students use Newton’s laws to investigate motion in one and two dimensions. They explore the concept of the field as a model used by physicists to explain observations of motion of objects not in apparent contact. Students compare and contrast three fundamental fields – gravitational, magnetic and electric – and how they relate to one another. They consider the importance of the field to the motion of particles within the field. Students examine the production of electricity and its delivery to homes. They explore fields in relation to the transmission of electricity over large distances and in the design and operation of particle accelerators.

UNIT 4

How have creative ideas and investigation revolutionised thinking in physics?

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Students investigate the ways in which forces are involved both in moving objects and in keeping objects stationary and apply these concepts to a chosen case study of motion.

Students choose one of eighteen options related to climate science, nuclear energy, flight, structural engineering, biomechanics, medical physics, bioelectricity, optics, photography, music, sports science, electronics, astrophysics, astrobiology, Australian traditional artefacts and techniques, particle physics, cosmology and local physics research. The selection of an option enables students to pursue an area of interest through an investigation and using physics to justify a stance, response or solution to a contemporary societal issue or application related to the option.

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> Unit 3 & 4 School-assessed coursework: 50%

> End of year examination: 50%

A complex interplay exists between theory and experiment in generating models to explain natural phenomena. Ideas that attempt to explain how the Universe works have changed over time, with some experiments and ways of thinking having had significant impact on the understanding of the nature of light, matter and energy. Wave theory, classically used to explain light, has proved limited as quantum physics is utilised to explain particle-like properties of light revealed by experiments. Light and matter, which initially seem to be quite different, on very small scales have been observed as having similar properties. At speeds approaching the speed of light, matter is observed differently from different frames of reference. Matter and energy, once quite distinct, become almost synonymous. In this unit, students explore some monumental changes in thinking in Physics that have changed the course of how physicists understand and investigate the Universe. They examine the limitations of the wave model in describing light behaviour and use a particle model to better explain some observations of light. Matter, that was once explained using a particle model, is re-imagined using a wave model. Students are challenged to think beyond how they experience the physical world of their everyday lives to thinking from a new perspective, as they imagine the relativistic world of length contraction and time dilation when motion approaches the speed of light. They are invited to wonder about how Einstein’s revolutionary thinking allowed the development of modern-day devices such as the GPS.

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> Mechatronics

> Acoustics

> Astrophysics/Cosmology

> Atmospheric Physics

> Computational Physics

> Education

> Energy Research

> Engineering

> Medical Physics

> Nuclear Science

> Optics

> Physics

> Pyrotechnics

> Radiography

> Research and development

> Robotics

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Psychology is really interesting. I didn’t know how important the brain is! We learn about why we feel things, think things and do things. I love learning about myself and why my friends behave the way they do!

Psychology

UNIT 1

How are behaviour and mental processes shaped?

Students examine the complex nature of psychological development, including situations where psychological development may not occur as expected. Students examine the contribution that classical and contemporary knowledge from Western and non-Western societies, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, has made to an understanding of psychological development and to the development of psychological models and theories used to predict and explain the development of thoughts, emotions and behaviours. They investigate the structure and functioning of the human brain and the role it plays in mental processes and behaviour and explore brain plasticity and the influence that brain damage may have on a person’s psychological functioning.

UNIT 2

How do internal and external factors influence behaviour and mental processes?

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Students evaluate the role social cognition plays in a person’s attitudes, perception of themselves and relationships with others. Students explore a variety of factors and contexts that can influence the behaviour of individuals and groups, recognising that different cultural groups have different experiences and values. Students are encouraged to consider Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s experiences within Australian society and how these experiences may affect psychological functioning. Students examine the contribution that classical and contemporary research has made to the understandings of human perception and why individuals and groups behave in specific ways. Students investigate how perception of stimuli enables a person to interact with the world around them and how their perception of stimuli can be distorted.

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> Unit 3 School Assessed Coursework: 20%

> Unit 4 School Assessed Coursework: 30%

> End of year Examination: 50%

UNIT 3

How does experience affect behaviour and mental processes?

Students investigate the contribution that classical and contemporary research has made to the understanding of the functioning of the nervous system and to the understanding of biological, psychological and social factors that influence learning and memory. Students investigate how the human nervous system enables a person to interact with the world around them. They explore how stress may affect a person’s psychological functioning and consider stress as a psychobiological process, including emerging research into the relationship between the gut and the brain in psychological functioning. Students investigate how mechanisms of learning and memory lead to the acquisition of knowledge and the development of new and changed behaviours. They consider models to explain learning and memory as well as the interconnectedness of brain regions involved in memory. The use of mnemonics to improve memory is explored, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ use of place as a repository of memory.

UNIT 4

How is mental wellbeing supported and maintained?

Students explore the demand for sleep and the influences of sleep on mental wellbeing. They consider the biological mechanisms that regulate sleep and the relationship between rapid eye movement (REM) and non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep across the life span. They also study the impact that changes to a person’s sleep-wake cycle and sleep hygiene have on a person’s psychological functioning and consider the contribution that classical and contemporary research has made to the understanding of sleep. Students consider ways in which mental wellbeing may be defined and conceptualised, including social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) as a multidimensional and holistic framework to wellbeing. They explore the concept of mental wellbeing as a continuum and apply a biopsychosocial approach, as a scientific model, to understand specific phobia. They explore how mental wellbeing can be supported by considering the importance of biopsychosocial protective factors and cultural determinants as integral to the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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> Counselling and therapy

> Education

> Forensic Psychology

> Health and sport promotion

> Human resources and organisational management

> Marketing and advertising

> Neuroscience and Neuropsychology

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> Rehabilitation

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Food Studies

UNIT 1

Food Origins

Students focus on food from historical and cultural perspectives and investigate the origins and roles of food through time and across the world.

Area of study 1: Food around the world

Students explore the origins and cultural roles of food, from early civilisations through to today’s industrialised and global world.

Area of study 2: Food in Australia

Students focus on the history and culture of food in Australia. Practical activities enable students to demonstrate, observe and reflect on the use of ingredients indigenous to Australia. These activities also provide students with opportunities to extend and share their research into a selected cuisine brought by migrants to Australia.

UNIT 2

Food Makers

Students investigate food systems in contemporary Australia.

Area of study 1: Food industries

Students focus on commercial food production in Australia. Students reflect on the sustainability of Australia’s food industry. Students investigate new food product development and innovations, and the processes in place to ensure a safe food supply. Through practical activities, students create new food products using design briefs.

Area of study 2: Food in the home

Students further explore food production, focusing on domestic and smallscale food production. Through practical activities, students design and adapt recipes, encompassing a range of dietary requirements commonly encountered by the food service sector and within families. Students propose and test ideas for applying their food skills to entrepreneurial projects that may move their products from a domestic or small-scale setting to a commercial context.

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> Unit 3 School-assessed coursework: 30%

> Unit 4 School-assessed coursework: 30%

> Written examination: 40%

UNIT 3

Food Daily Life

Area of study 1: The science of food

Students focus on the science of food, underpinned by practical activities. They investigate the science of food appreciation, physiology of digestion, absorption and utilisation of macronutrients: carbohydrates, including dietary fibre, fats and proteins. Students develop their capacity to analyse advice on food choices through investigating food allergies and intolerances and the science behind the nutritional rationale and evidence-based recommendations of the Australian Dietary Guidelines. They apply this knowledge in the exploration of diets, which cater for a diverse range of needs, and in the analysis of practical activities. They explain the influence of diet on gut microbiota and how gut health contributes to overall health and wellbeing.

Area of study 2: Food choice, health and wellbeing

Students focus on patterns of eating in Australia and the influences on the food we eat. Students look at relationships between social factors and food access and choices, as well as the social and emotional roles of food in shaping and expressing identity and how food may link to psychological factors. They inquire into the role of politics and media as influences on the formation of food habits, beliefs and food sovereignty. Students investigate the principles of encouraging healthy food patterns in children and undertake practical activities to develop a repertoire of healthy meals suitable for children and families.

UNIT 4

Food Issues, Challenges and Futures

Students focus on patterns of eating in Australia and the influences on the food we eat. Students look at relationships between social factors and food access and choices, as well as the social and emotional roles of food in shaping and expressing identity and how food may link to psychological factors. They inquire into the role of politics and media as influences on the formation of food habits, beliefs and food sovereignty. Students investigate the principles of encouraging healthy food patterns in children and undertake practical activities to develop a repertoire of healthy meals suitable for children and families.

Area of study 2: Navigating food information

Students address debates concerning Australian and global food systems, relating to issues on the environment, ethics, innovations and technologies, food access, food safety, and the use of agricultural resources. Students explore a range of debates through identifying issues, forming an understanding of current situations and considering possible futures. They research one selected debate in depth, seeking clarity on disparate points of view, considering proposed solutions and analysing work undertaken to solve problems and support sustainable futures. Students will consider environmental and ethical issues relating to the selected debate and apply their responses in practical ways.

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> Catering

> Chef

> Cookery Demonstrator

> Dietician

> Food Stylist

> Food Technologist

> Food Technology

> Food Writer

> Home Economist

> Hotel Management

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Media forms, representation and Australian Stories

This subject is built around the analysis of a range of media including film, television, photography, advertising, journalism, public relations and radio to enable students to develop an understanding of the relationship between the media, technology and its representations. Students analyse audiences as producers and consumers and explore how media codes and conventions are used to construct meaning. They develop research and practical skills to investigate and analysis selected narratives, genres and style of media.

Area of study 1: Media representation

Area of study 2: Media forms in production

Area of study 3: Australian stories

UNIT 2

Narrative across media forms

Students explore how fictional and non-fictional narratives are fundamental across all media forms. They analyses the influence of developments in media technologies on individuals and society. Student undertake production activities to design and create narratives to demonstrate their awareness of structures and media codes and conventions in both traditional and newer media forms

Area of study 1: Narrative, style and genre

Area of study 2: Narratives in production

Area of study 3: Media and change

UNIT 3

Media narratives and pre-production

Students explore stories that circulate in society through media narratives. They consider the use of and experiment with, media codes and conventions to structure meaning as they develop their media product. Students undertake preproduction processes in their chosen media form to create a written and visual documentation of a media product to be produced in Unit 4.

Area of study 1: Narrative and ideology

Area of study 2: Media production development

Area of study 3: Media production design

UNIT 4

Media production and issues in the media

Students focus on the production and post-production stages of the media production process, developing, documenting and refining the media production design created in Unit 3 to its realisation. They explore the relationships between the media and audiences, analyse the opportunities and challenges of current developments in the media industry and the role of Australian government in regulating the media.

Area of study 1: Media production

Area of study 2: Agency and control in the media

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Studio Art allows me to develop my creativity by exploring different ideas and experimenting with a wide range of mediums and techniques. I have gained a deeper understanding of how and why artists create their work and have enjoyed viewing art in gallery settings.

Art Making and Exhibiting

(formerly Studio Arts)

UNIT 1

Explore, expand and investigate

Students explore materials, techniques and processes in a range of art forms. They explore selected materials to understand how they relate to specific art forms and how they can be used in the making of artworks. Students also explore the historical development of specific art forms and investigate how the characteristics, properties and use of materials and techniques have changed over time. Their exploration and experimentation is documented in both visual and written form in a Visual Arts journal, students complete finished Artworks and research and present Information for an exhibition.

Area of study 1: Explore- materials, techniques and art forms

Area of study 2: Expand – make, present and reflect Area of study 3: Investigate – research and present

UNIT 2

Understand, develop and resolve

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Students research how artworks are made by investigating how artists use aesthetic qualities to represent ideas in artworks, how artworks are displayed to audiences, and how ideas are represented to communicate meaning. Students learn how to develop their ideas using materials, techniques and processes, and art elements and art principles. They consolidate these ideas to plan and make finished artworks, reflecting on their knowledge and understanding of the aesthetic qualities of artworks. The planning and development of at least one finished artwork are documented in their Visual Arts journal Students begin to understand how exhibitions are planned and designed and how spaces are organised for exhibitions. They also investigate the roles associated with the planning of exhibitions and how artworks are selected and displayed in specific spaces

Area of study 1: Understand – ideas, artworks and exhibition

Area of study 2: Develop – theme, aesthetic qualities and styles

Area of study 3: Resolve – ideas, subject matter and style

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STUDY SCORE

> Unit 3 School-assessed task: 60%

> Units 3 & 4 School-assessed coursework: 10%

> End of year examination: 30%

UNIT 3

Collect, extend and connect

In this unit students are actively engaged in art making using materials, techniques and processes. They explore contexts, subject matter and ideas to develop artworks in imaginative and creative ways. They also investigate how artists use visual language to represent ideas and meaning in artworks. Students use their Visual Arts journal to record their art making and their research of artists, artworks and collected ideas, inspirations and influences. Students research the exhibition of artworks in these exhibition spaces and the role a curator has in planning and writing information about an exhibition.

Area of study 1: Collect – inspirations, influences and images

Area of study 2: Extend -make, critique and reflect

Area of study 3: Connect – curate, design and produce

UNIT 4

Consolidate, present and conserve

In Unit 4 students make connections to the artworks they have made in Unit 3, consolidating and extending their ideas and art making to further refine and resolve artworks. Students demonstrate their ability to communicate to others about their artworks. They articulate the development of subject matter, ideas, visual language, their choice of materials, their understanding of the inherent characteristics and properties of the material, their use of techniques and processes, and aesthetic qualities. Students organise the presentation of their finished artworks. They make decisions on how their artworks will be displayed, the lighting they may use, and any other considerations they may need to present their artworks. Students continue to engage with galleries, museums, other exhibition spaces and site-specific spaces and examine a variety of exhibitions. They review the methods used and considerations involved in the presentation, conservation and care of artworks.

Area of study 1: Consolidate – refine and resolve

Area of study 2: Present – plan and critique

Area of study 3: Conserve – present and care

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Visual Communication and Design

UNIT 1

Finding, reframing and resolving design problems

In this unit students are introduced to the practices and processes used by designers to identify, reframe and resolve human-centred design problems. They learn how design can improve life and living for people, communities and societies, and how understandings of good design have changed over time. Students learn the value of humancentred research methods, working collaboratively to discover design problems and understand the perspectives of stakeholders. They draw on these new insights to determine communication needs and prepare design criteria in the form of a brief. Practical projects focus on the design of messages and objects, while introducing the role of visual language in communicating ideas and information. Students participate in critiques by sharing ideas in progress and both delivering and responding to feedback. Student projects invite exploration of brand strategy and product development, while promoting sustainable and circular design practices.

UNIT 2

Design contexts and connections

In this unit students draw on conceptions of good design, humancentred research methods and influential design factors as they revisit the VCD design process, applying the model in its entirety. Practical tasks across the unit focus on the design of environments and interactive experiences. Students adopt the practices of design specialists working in fields such as architecture, landscape architecture and interior design, while discovering the role of the interactive designer in the realm of user-experience (UX). Methods, media and materials are explored together with the design elements and principles, as students develop spaces and interfaces that respond to both contextual factors and user needs. Connections between design, time and place are also central to the study of culturally appropriate design practices. Students learn about protocols for the creation and commercial use of Indigenous knowledge in design. Students also consider how issues of ownership and intellectual property impact the work of designers across contexts and specialist fields. In response to a brief, students engaged in the stages of research, generation of ideas and development of concepts to create visual communications.

UNIT 3

Visual communication in design practice

In this unit students explore and experience the ways in which designers work, while also analysing the work that they design. Through a study of contemporary designers practising in one or more fields of design practice, students gain deep insights into the processes used to design messages, objects, environments and/ or interactive experiences. They compare the contexts in which designers work, together with their relationships, responsibilities and the role of visual language when communicating and resolving design ideas. Students study not only how designers work but how their work responds to both design problems and conceptions of good design. Students explore the Discover, Define and Develop phases of the VCD design process to address a selected design problem. They generate, test and evaluate design ideas and share these with others for critique. These design ideas are further developed in Unit 4, before refinement and resolution of design solutions.

UNIT 4

Delivering design solutions

In this unit students continue to explore the VCD design process, resolving design concepts and presenting solutions for two distinct communication needs. Ideas developed in Unit 3, Outcome 3 are evaluated, selected, refined and shared with others for further review. An iterative cycle is undertaken as students rework ideas, revisit research and review design criteria defined in the brief. When design concepts are resolved, students devise a pitch to communicate and justify their design decisions, before responding to feedback through a series of final refinements. Students choose how best to present design solutions, considering aesthetic impact and the communication of ideas. They select materials, methods and media appropriate for the presentation of final design that address design criteria specified in the brief.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STUDY SCORE

> Unit 3 School-assessed Coursework 20%

> School-Assessed Task 50%

> Examination 30%

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> Art Director

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Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major

The Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major (VCE VM) is an alternate two year Senior Certificate to VCE, which is aimed at developing and extending pathways for young people who are considering the following options:

• Further study at TAFE

• Employment

• Apprenticeship or Traineeship

VCE VM is a ‘hands on’ option for Year 11 and 12 students and its flexibility enables students to undertake a study program that suits their interests and learning needs. VCE VM sits alongside the VCE as a senior secondary option for Victorian students.

The VCE VM provides a program of studies in the following compulsory areas:

• VCE VM Literacy

• VCE VM Numeracy

• VCE VM Work Related Skills

• VCE VM Personal Development Skills

Students are also required to complete VET studies (internal and/or external) at Certificate II level or above. Students can include other VCE studies and can receive structured workplace learning recognition.

PLANNING A VCE VM PROGRAM

A student’s VCE VM program will be individually tailored to her needs and interests. A student must satisfactorily complete sixteen accredited units in order to be awarded the VCE VM.

Students will be enrolled in the following VCE VM units: Literacy, Numeracy, Work Related Skills and Personal Development Skills. In addition to these VCE VM units, students will be assisted to build a program that includes a Vocational Education Training (VET) Certificate or school-based apprenticeship in a vocational area of interest to them and VCE Units.

Students may elect to enrol in VCE VM during the subject selection process. It is also possible to move from VCE to VCE VM during the year, subject to VCAA dates and subject eligibility requirements of the VCE VM. The required VET program may be one of the VCE VET courses listed in this Course Guide (Business, Fashion, Music Industry and Sport and Recreation) or may be chosen from any available to secondary students through local TAFEs and the Northern Melbourne VET Cluster, for example, Allied Health Assistance, Laboratory Skills, Events, Engineering Studies, Animal Studies and Agriculture.

Note: External VET studies require an additional cost to the family and costs vary depending on the VET study selected.

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ASSESSMENT

Each VCE VM unit of study has specified learning outcomes. The VCE VM studies are standards-based. All assessments for the achievement of learning outcomes, and therefore the units, are school-based and assessed through a range of learning activities and tasks. Unlike other VCE studies there are no external assessments of VCE VM Unit 3–4 sequences, and VCE VM studies do not receive a study score. The VCE VM studies do not contribute to the ATAR.

Successful completion of the VCE VM will provide young people with skills that are important for life, work and further study as well as a Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major.

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VCE VM PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SKILLS UNITS 1 - 4

Personal Development Skills is designed to develop skills, knowledge and attributes that lead to self-development and community engagement. Students work independently and as part of a team to plan, implement and evaluate community-based projects as well as taking part in externally delivered programs.

This study enables students to:

• Develop a sense of identity and self-worth

• Understand and apply concepts that support individual health and wellbeing

• Access, critique, synthesise and communicate reliable information

• Explain the role of community and the importance of social connectedness

• Practise the rights and responsibilities of belonging to a community

• Recognise and describe the attributes of effective leaders and teams

• Set and work towards the achievement of goals

• Work independently and as part of a team to understand and respond to community need

• Evaluate and respond to issues that have an impact on society

• Develop capacities to participate in society as active, engaged and informed citizens.

This study is made up of four units.

• Unit 1: Healthy individuals

• Unit 2: Connecting with community

• Unit 3: Leadership and teamwork

• Unit 4: Community project

Each unit deals with specific content contained in the areas of study and is designed to enable students to achieve a set of outcomes for the unit. Each outcome is described in terms of key knowledge and key skills.

VCE VM PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND WORK RELATED SKILLS

VCE VM WORK RELATED SKILLS UNITS 1 – 4

The study of Work Related Skills enables students to:

• understand and apply concepts and terminology related to the workplace

• understand the complex and rapidly changing world of work and workplace environments and the impact on the individual

• understand the relationship between skills, knowledge, capabilities and the achievement of pathway goals

• develop effective communication skills to enable selfreflection and self-promotion

• apply skills and knowledge in a practical setting.

This study is made up of four units.

• Unit 1: Careers and learning for the future

• Unit 2: Workplace skills and capabilities

• Unit 3: Industrial relations, workplace environment and practice

• Unit 4: Portfolio preparation and presentation

Each unit deals with specific content contained in areas of study and is designed to enable students to achieve a set of outcomes for that unit. Each outcome is described in terms of key knowledge and key skills.

SKILLS ASSESSMENT

A range of assessment methods are used to verify successful completion of the learning outcomes of each VCE VM unit. These may include:

> Student self-assessment

> Teacher observation

> Reflective work journals

> Student logbooks

> Oral presentations

> Written tasks

> Discussion

> Role-plays

> Folios of tasks or investigations

> Cover letter, resume and mock interview

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VCE VM LITERACY

UNITS 1 – 4

The purpose of the Literacy curriculum is to enable the development of knowledge, skills and attributes relevant to reading, writing and oral communication and their practical application in the contexts of everyday life, family, employment, further learning and community.

Literacy skills corresponding with these social contexts include literacy for self-expression, practical purposes, knowledge and public debate.

This study enables students to:

• develop their everyday literacy skills by thinking, listening, speaking, reading, viewing and writing to meet the demands of the workplace, the community, further study and their own life skills, needs and aspirations

• participate in discussion, exploration and analysis of the purpose, audience and language of text types and content drawn from a range of local and global cultures, forms and genres, including First Nations peoples’ knowledge and voices, and different contexts and purposes

• discuss and debate the ways in which values of workplace, community and person are represented in different texts

• present ideas in a thoughtful and reasoned manner.

This study is made up of four units

• Unit 1: Literacy for personal use; understanding and creating digital texts

• Unit 2: Understanding of issues and voices; responding to opinions

• Unit 3: Accessing and understanding informational, organisational and procedural texts; creating and responding to organisational, informational or procedural texts

• Unit 4: Understanding and engaging with literacy for advocacy; speaking to advise or to advocate.

SKILLS ASSESSMENT

A range of assessment methods is used to enable students to demonstrate competence in the learning outcomes. Assessment includes but is not restricted to:

> Student self-assessment and peer assessment

> Teacher observation

> Reflective work journals

> Oral presentations and oral explanation of text

> Written text

> Physical demonstration of understanding of written or oral text

> Discussions and debates

> Role plays

> Folios of tasks or investigations

> Performing practical tasks

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– 4

The purpose of the Numeracy curriculum is to enable the development of knowledge, skills and attributes relevant to identifying, applying and communicating mathematical information in the numeracy contexts of personal, civic, financial, health, vocational and recreational. Numeracy skills corresponding with these social contexts include mathematical knowledge and techniques, financial literacy, planning and organising, measurement, data, representation, design, problemsolving, using software tools and devices, and further study in mathematics or related fields.

This study enables students to:

• Develop and enhance their numeracy practices to help them make sense of their personal, public and vocational lives

• Develop mathematical skills with consideration of their local, national and global environments and contexts, and an awareness and use of appropriate technologies.

This study is made up of four units

• Unit 1: Number, shape, quantity and measures, and relationships

• Unit 2: Dimension and direction, data, uncertainty and systematics

• Unit 3: Number, shape, quantity and measures, and relationships

• Unit 4: Dimension and direction, data, uncertainty and systematics.

NUMERACY STUDY COMPONENTS

VCE Vocational Major Numeracy is designed around four complementary and essential components:

Eight areas of study (four in each unit) that name and describe a range of different mathematical knowledge and skills that are expected to be used and applied across the three outcomes.

Outcome 1 is framed around working mathematically across six different numeracy contexts:

• Personal numeracy

• Civic numeracy

• Financial numeracy

• Health numeracy

• Vocational numeracy

• Recreational numeracy.

Outcome 2 elaborates and describes a four-stage problem-solving cycle that underpins the capabilities required to solve a mathematical problem embedded in the real world.

Outcome 3 requires students to develop and use a technical mathematical toolkit as they undertake their numeracy activities and tasks. Students should be able to confidently use multiple mathematical tools, both analogue and digital/technological.

SKILLS ASSESSMENT

A range of assessment options are used according to the needs of the learner group and the learning situation eg. in the workplace, assessment could be through observation of students performing on-the-job tasks, whereas these may have to be simulated in a classroom environment.

A folio of evidence could be collected through a combination of the following:

> Records of teacher observations of students’ activities, oral presentations, practical tasks, etc.

> Samples of students’ written work

> Written reports of investigations or problem-solving activities

> Student self-assessment sheets, reflections, or journal entries

> Pictures, diagrams, models created by students.

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Applied Fashion Design and Technology Certificate II

Business Certificate III

Music Industry Certificate III

Sport and Recreation Certificate III

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Fashion has enabled me to explore my creative side through practical, handson learning at my own pace. I have learnt about the construction process of garments, how to make clothes from scratch and improved on my sewing skills. This subject has inspired me to consider a career in this industry.

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Applied Fashion Design and Technology

UNIT 1 & 2

The Certificate II in Applied Fashion has been designed to give students entry level training in the area of clothing design and manufacture as part of their VCE studies.

The course aims to:

• Provide students with basic design and development skills and knowledge

• Provide the opportunity to acquire and develop skills in sewing, design processes, working with patterns, applying quality standards and interpreting basic sketches

• Develop an understanding of the design and clothing industry

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• Enable participants to gain a recognised credential and to make a more informed choice of vocation or career path

Prerequisite to study Units 3 & 4 is completion of Units 1 & 2.

UNIT 3 & 4

The Certificate II in Applied Fashion has been designed to give students entry level training in the area of clothing design and manufacture as part of their VCE studies.

The course aims to:

• Provide students with basic design and development skills and knowledge

• Provide the opportunity to acquire and develop skills in sewing, design processes, working with patterns, applying quality standards and interpreting basic sketches

• Develop an understanding of the design and clothing industry

• Enable participants to gain a recognised credential and to make a more informed choice of vocation or career path

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> In Units 3 & 4 the course continues to be competency based and is assessed accordingly. Students are eligible for an increment towards their ATAR score (ie. 10% of the lowest study score of the primary four).

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VCE VET Certificate III Business

UNIT 1 & 2

The Certificate III in Business is and entry level qualification which provides VCE students with the knowledge and skills to enhance their employment prospects in a business or office environment.

The course aims to:

• Provide an understanding of business fundamentals within the Australian context.

• Assist students to gain employment opportunities in an entry level administrative or customer service role.

• Provide some basic skills and knowledge for entry to the office administration field.

• Develop interpersonal skills essential for a successful career in the business world.

Students are required to complete five days of work placement in an administrative environment.

Pre-requisite to study Units 3 & 4 is completion of Units 1 & 2.

UNIT 3 & 4

The Certificate III in Business provides VCE students with a broad range of skills and knowledge to work in a variety of work contexts using discretion, judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge.

The course aims to:

• Provide an understanding of business fundamentals within the Australian context.

• Assist students to gain employment opportunities in an entry level administrative or customer service role.

• Provide some skills and knowledge for entry to the office administration field.

• Develop interpersonal skills essential for a successful career in the business world.

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> Human Resources

> Legal Secretary

> Marketing

> Medical Reception

> Office Administration

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> Unit 3 and 4 School assessed coursework: 66%

> End of year examination: 34%

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VET Music has allowed me to experience a more practical side of learning through hands on tasks, has encouraged my creative side, and has provided an avenue for me to follow my passions. I would recommend it for anyone who loves music and prefers self-guided learning.

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VCE VET Certificate III

Music Industry

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VCE VET Certificate III in Music Industry involves; music industry knowledge, music performance, practical knowledge of copyright and health, safety and security procedures important to the music industry.

ForthisVETprogram,theCollegehaspartneredwithCOSAMP(RTO41549)

UNIT 1 & 2

Completion of eight units of competence:

• Implement copyright arrangements

• Work effectively in the music industry

• Contribute to Health and Safety of self and others

• Apply knowledge of style and genre to music industry practice

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• Develop ensemble skills for playing or singing music

• Make a music demo

• Notate music

• Compose simple songs or musical ideas

Prerequisite to study Units 3 & 4 is completion of Units 1 & 2.

UNIT 3 & 4

Completion of five units of competence:

• Develop technical skills in performance

• Develop improvisation skills

• Prepare for Performance

• Develop and maintain stagecraft skills

• A choice of either:

– Perform music as part of a group

– Perform music as a soloist

VCE VET programs lead to nationally recognised qualification, thereby offering students the opportunity to gain both the VCE and a nationally portable Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate.

Uponsatisfactorycompletionofallunitsofthiscourse,astudentmayattainanationalqualification.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STUDY SCORE

> Unit 3 & 4 School-as sessed coursework: 50%

> Examination: 50%

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VCE VET Certificate III Sport and Recreation

UNIT 1 & 2

The VCE VET Sport and Recreation program aims to provide students with skills and knowledge to achieve competencies that will enhance their employment prospects in the sport and recreation or related industries. This will enable students to gain a recognised credential and to make a more informed choice of vocation or career path.

Certificate III in Sport and Recreation provides students with the skills and knowledge to work in the Sport and Recreation industry.

The VCE VET Unit 1 & 2 sequence incorporates compulsory units such as developing critical and creative thinking skills, organising personal work priorities and development, providing first aid, using social media tools for collaboration and management, provide customer service, respond to emergency.

Prerequisite to study Units 3 & 4 is completion of Units 1 & 2.

UNIT 3 & 4

The VCE VET Sport and Recreation program aims to provide students with skills and knowledge to achieve competencies that will enhance their employment prospects in the sport and recreation or related industries. This will enable students to gain a recognised credential and to make a more informed choice of vocation or career path.

Certificate III in Sport and Recreation provides students with the skills and knowledge to work in the Sport and Recreation industry.

The VCE VET Unit 3 & 4 sequence offers scored assessment and includes core units such as conduct basic warm-up and cool-down programs, plan and conduct programs, risk assessment, and control and knowledge of coaching practices.

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> Event/Promotions Manager

> Facilitates Manager

> Gym Instructor

> Personal Trainer

> Sports Coach

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CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STUDY SCORE

> Three coursework tasks: 66%

> End of year examination: 34%

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Manual tasks related to construction, production, maintenance or technical customer service.

ABBREVIATIONS

ATAR

Australian Tertiary Admission Rank

THE GENERATORS

Occupations that require a high level of interpersonal interaction, such as those you find in retail, sales, hospitality and entertainment.

THE CARERS

This cluster seeks to improve the mental or physical health and wellbeing of others, and includes medical, care and personal support services.

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THE COORDINATORS

They work behind the scenes in administration or service tasks.

THE INFORMERS

This cluster involves provision of information, business or education services.

GAT General Achievement Test

SAC

School Assessed Coursework

SAT School Assessed Task

VCAA

Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority

VCE VM

Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major

THE TECHNOLOGISTS

Skilled workers with an understandingof and ability to manipulate digital technology.

VCE

Victorian Certificate of Education

VET

Vocational Education and Training

THE DESIGNERS

Professionals who use science, maths or design skills to construct or manage projects.

VTAC

Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre

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Director Curriculum & Assessment

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Director Learning Innovation & Engagement

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LORRAINE CONNELL HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

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ELLY KEATING VET & Career Pathways Leader

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