IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS, CRITERIA

• Some variations may occur in the subjects offered. This is due to student numbers, staff availability, financial resources and the mix of other units on offer. A subject will only be offered if there is a viable class. In cases where there is not a viable class, (i.e., not enough students select that subject), students will be given another selection opportunity.

• It is in students’ interest to determine from tertiary prerequisites, which sequence of Mathematics and which other subjects are best suited to their career aspirations.

• Note that timetable restrictions mean that there is limited opportunity to change your subjects at the beginning or in the middle of next year.

• Some subjects may have both Year 11 and 12 students together. Due to timetabling constraints, these subjects will have one of their single periods before or after school EACH week. Students MUST attend this class outside normal school hours each week. Previous examples include History, Biology, Japanese, Music and Software Development.

Criteria for selecting students into VCE courses

The following criteria will be applied to determine who is placed in a subject (if too many students apply for a subject some may be placed on a waiting list and asked to make another choice):

• The student has received satisfactory results on previous assessments in that subject

• The student has displayed a serious approach to studies and school in general

• If the subject is necessary for the student to fulfil VCAA requirements

• If the subject is part of a package (e.g. VCE VET), or complements the student’s course

• If a student has shown disinterest and/or consistently poor results in the assessment tasks of a subject studied in the previous semester, their position in that subject may be reviewed

• If the selection form arrived after the due date without extenuating circumstances, the student will be placed at the end of the waiting list for that particular subject.

Criteria for Selecting Students into VCE VET and VCE Vocational Major (VM) courses

As there may be limited places in these courses, the following criteria have been established to appropriately select students:

• Commitment to the course, including extra work at school and at TAFE is required

• A positive attitude towards study and staff

• Demonstrated interest in this field as a career choice

• An understanding and acceptance of all requirements as listed in this course guide and other information sheets

• An awareness and acceptance of any extra costs involved

• Students must find their own work placement to gain entry into the VCE Vocational Major (VM) courses.

For further information, see the VCE VET and VCE Vocational Major (VM) sections of this course guide or contact Mr Leigh Harris- VCE VET and VM Coordinator.

Criteria for Selecting Students into Units 3 & 4 Subjects in Year 11

Students wanting to attempt Unit 3 & 4 subjects in Year 11 other than Religion will need to meet these criteria:

• A/B+ average grades in Year 10 subjects

• An 80% Mid-Year 10 Exam Average

• A very strong record of achievement in the particular subject area

• A well considered two year VCE program

• Teacher endorsement for the student to take that subject

• Available room in the class

VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION PLANNER (VCE)

VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION PLANNER (VCE VM)

YEAR 11 VCE Vocational Major (VM):

Compulsory Subjects (5) Literacy

Religious Education

Work Related Skills (WRS)

Personal Development Sills (PDS)

YEAR 12 VCE Vocational Major (VM):

Compulsory Subjects (4) Literacy Numeracy

Work Related Skills (WRS)

Personal Development Sills (PDS)

Choose ONE Mazenod College VCE VET program from: •Furnishing

• Engineering

• Creative Digital Media (CDM)

• Information & Communications Technology

• Sport & Recreation

• Small Business Management

Choose ONE EXTERNAL VCE VET program from:

NOTE: External VET programs are offered at local TAFE Colleges who have a partnership with Mazenod College. Students will be required to travel to and from the campus offering the VET program that you wish to include in your VM program (often, in most cases, a full pre-apprenticeship certificate).

• Automotive

• Building & Construction

• Electrotechnology

• Hospitality

• Plumbing

• Program of your choice as negotiated with VM/VET Coordinator of Mazenod College.