Year 12 2025/2026
Year 12 Assessment Handbook
Assessment Schedule
7 Biology AT1
Engineering Studies AT1
English Ext 1 AT1
Financial Services AT5
French AT1
History Ancient AT1
Legal Studies AT1
Maths Adv AT1
Maths Standard 1 AT1
Maths Standard 2 AT1
Science Ext AT1
Drama AT2
Financial Services AT6
Music AT2
SLR AT2
Construction VET AT3
English Ext 2 AT2
Entertainment Ext VET AT2
St in Catholic Thought AT2
Engineering Studies AT3
English Advanced AT3
English Standard AT3
Food Technology AT3
Manufacturing & Eng VET AT2
Software Eng AT2
Health & Movement AT4
Photo, Video & Digital AT1
Business Studies AT3
Financial Services AT7
History Modern AT3
Music AT4
Photo, Video & Digital AT2
English Studies AT4
Entertainment VET AT8
Financial Services AT8
Manufacturing & Eng VET AT4
Video & Digital AT3
Video & Digital AT4
Visual Arts AT4
Construction VET AT6
Entertainment Ext VET AT3
Furniture Making VET AT2
8 Business Studies AT1
Construction VET AT2
Drama AT1
English Advanced AT1
English Standard AT1
English Studies AT1
Entertainment VET AT5
Food Technology AT1
Health & Movement AT1
History Modern AT1
Industrial Tech AT1
Investigating Science AT1
Maths Ext 1 AT1
Physics AT1
SLR AT1
Marine Studies AT1
9 Economics AT1
Maths Ext 2 AT1
Software Eng AT1
MID-COURSE EXAM BLOCK
See Schedule of Tasks by Subject. Full timetable to be released early Term 1
MID-COURSE EXAM BLOCK
See Schedule of Tasks by Subject. Full timetable to be released early Term 1
10 Marine Studies AT2
St of Religion AT2
Construction VET AT4
Economics AT3
Entertainment VET AT7
History Ancient AT3
Maths Adv AT3
Maths Standard 2 AT3
St in Catholic Thought AT3
Marine Studies AT3
Biology AT3
English Studies AT3
Industrial Tech AT3
Investigating Science AT3
Legal Studies AT3
Maths Ext 1 AT3
English Ext 1 AT3
English Ext 2 AT3
Drama AT3
Manufacturing & Eng VET AT3
Maths Ext 2 AT3
Maths Standard 1 AT3
Physics AT3
SLR AT3
Software Eng AT3
Assessment Policy
Overview of Assessment
During the school year teachers will give students feedback on their progress in the courses that are being studied. This feedback will take many forms, for example, a comment in class, a written comment on a piece of work corrected by the teacher, the result of a topic test, a mark or grade given for a piece of work or a discussion about a practical task. This type of assessment and its results help students form an impression about how they are progressing in each course.
However, at various times during Years 11-12 teachers are required by NESA (NSW Education Standards Authority) to formalise their assessment of students’ progress. To do this, teachers administer what are referred to as ‘assessment tasks’. Performance on these assessment tasks is one of the factors that determine whether a student satisfactorily completes the requirements for the ROSA or HSC courses. The results of the assessment tasks administered during the HSC course are reported on the Higher School Certificate with the HSC Examination Mark
This booklet provides details of the formal assessment tasks that will be administered in the various subjects and of the procedures that teachers and students will be asked to follow in the administration of these assessment tasks. The assessment tasks are based on the guidelines issued to schools by NESA. Each school must follow the components contained in the guidelines, although schools will differ in how they assess the components.
Why use assessments?
Assessment tasks assist teachers in measuring student achievement in a course as well as informing teaching practice Many tasks assess aspects of the course that cannot be measured in a formal examination, for example, practical skills, oral skills and performance on fieldwork.
A variety of assessment tasks lessen the pressure of examinations and increase the accuracy of the final ROSA or HSC result by reporting on a number of outcomes of the course. Students who do not always do well in examinations have other means of demonstrating success and may acquire more confidence in their ability to achieve outcomes.
To cope with assessment tasks, students are encouraged to be organised in their study routine and to work consistently throughout the year.
When does assessment begin and end?
Year 11 assessment begins in Term 1. HSC Course assessment begins during Term 4 of Year 11 and ends towards the end of Term 3 of Year 12. HSC Course assessment will only commence if the Preliminary Course has been completed.
How often will assessment occur?
NESA says that schools are to set sufficient assessment tasks to obtain a reliable indication of the relative achievement of each student. They ask that schools do not over-assess and thereby overwhelm students with assessment tasks.
What should students be told about Assessment?
Students should be aware of the assessment requirements in each course that they undertake. Students are not told the assessment mark that is submitted to NESA by the College at the end of Year 12. However, details of the position a student has obtained in a course (the rank order) are available at the time of the HSC.
Each school has a responsibility to tell the student the following information about each course:
• the general nature of each assessment task
• a schedule of when assessment tasks are planned to take place
• the importance or weight of each task
• details of administrative arrangements associated with each task (e.g. absence, late submission)
• details of the school’s policy on malpractice
• details of the procedures for dealing with student appeals arising from assessment tasks
The information that follows outlines the College’s policies and procedures in relation to assessment in Years 11-12. It is the student’s responsibility to familiarise themselves with the detail of these procedures. Ignorance is no excuse for not correctly following these procedures.
Assessment Policies and Procedures
Timing of Assessment
Prior to commencement of assessment in any given term, assessment task notification will be published to Canvas at least two weeks prior to when each task is due.
At this time, the class teacher will go through the notice of assessment with their class. It is the responsibility of any student who is absent from school when assessment information is given out to check the portal information for the class they missed and to obtain the appropriate details from their teacher upon their return to school.
Tasks Completed Outside the Classroom
Tasks such as major works, research projects and assignments are to be entirely the student’s own work or students will be considered guilty of malpractice and may be given a mark of zero (see the St Edward’s College Malpractice Policy for more details).
Submission of Tasks
Tasks are to be submitted per the instructions given on the assessment task notification. Students who are completing assessment tasks using technology, are encouraged to make regular backup copies of their work. Problems with technology will not be accepted as an excuse for non-submission, substandard or incomplete work. If there is a problem with technology, students must be able to show evidence of their progress on a task.
If a teacher is absent on the day an assessment task is due and the task is a hardcopy hand-in, students will be expected to submit their work either by arrangement with the teacher beforehand or via the Leader of Learning for that subject. Assessment tasks are not to be given to clerical or ancillary staff or to visiting teachers. If a student is absent or on a school event on the day an assessment task is due, it is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements for the task to be submitted on time or prior to the due date.
All students studying VET courses are to ensure that they meet with the class teacher to make arrangements for the submission of a task that is due while the student is on work placement. It is also the responsibility of VET students to ensure that they find out any information about an assessment task that may have been set while the student is on work placement.
A student who has been suspended from school for disciplinary reasons will still be required to submit the task on the due date. If the task is an examination, the student will be required to attend the College in school uniform only for the duration of the examination. It is also the responsibility of a student who has been suspended to ensure that he finds out any information about an assessment task that may have been set while the student is suspended from school.
Non-completion of Assessment Tasks
Where there is no valid reason to explain why a student was unable to complete an examination or performance on or by the due date, a mark of zero will be awarded for that task. Where there is no valid reason to explain why a student was unable to hand in an assessment task within 5 days of the due date, a mark of zero will be awarded for that task.
If a student fails to sit an examination or submit an assessment task, parents of the student will be informed via Compass, overseen by the course Leader of Learning and Director of Curriculum, outlining the consequences and procedure to be followed, (for example, a ‘N’ determination, Illness/Misadventure). Where a student misses an examination or in-class task, they will be required to sit the task at the first available opportunity upon their return.
Students undertaking subjects which require the physical submission of a task are required to submit their work by the due date. Failure to submit HSC major works by the due date will mean that students do not meet the course requirements and therefore will not qualify for the HSC in that subject.
Unjustified leave
If a student takes unjustified leave during the term, it is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements for the task to be submitted on time or prior to the due date. For assessments submitted late due to unjustified leave, the penalty is a deduction of 20% of the initially available marks per day or part thereof. If a student is absent due to unjustified leave during an examination period or in-class task, the student will receive a mark of zero for this assessment. Note, students are still required to complete the task despite receiving a mark of zero. The completion of a late submission may be required to be undertaken during an Academic Assistance Afternoon at the discretion of the Leader of Learning Where a student misses an examination or in-class task, they will be required to sit the task at the first available opportunity upon their return.
Late Submission of Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks must be submitted/completed by the due date and time on the assessment notification. For assessments submitted late, the penalty is a deduction of 20% of the initially available marks per day or part thereof. Weekends count as two days.
If a student sits for an assessment task on a given day but has not attended a class or classes in other subjects on that day, the student will receive a mark of zero
Illness/Misadventure
Illness means any sickness or medical condition for which there is valid documentation Claiming to have a cold without a doctor’s certificate is not valid grounds for illness.
Misadventure refers to any event, outside of the control of the student that prevents them from completing or sitting a task, for which there is valid evidence. Waking up late and missing a bus is not valid grounds for misadventure. A car accident with police report and/or photos would be considered valid evidence.
All Illness/Misadventure applications must be made within 72 hours of the original assessment due date. This must be completed via the St Edward’s College Illness/Misadventure Application form, which can be found on the College website, or by clicking the following link: Assessment Handbooks Years 7 to 12 - St Edward's College
Sporting commitments
Students who miss a task due to sport organised by St Edward’s are required to submit an Illness/Misadventure form which will be approved. If a student misses a task due to representative sport organised outside of the College, an application for Illness/Misadventure will only be approved in the event that the student is selected to represent the state or the nation. Supporting evidence from the sporting body must be submitted with the Illness/Misadventure form.
Procedure
If a student is unable to sit, submit or complete an assessment task for any reason, the following procedures will apply:
1. The student must outline the circumstances on the Illness/Misadventure form provided for this purpose (Assessment Handbooks Years 7 to 12 - St Edward's College). It is the student’s responsibility to submit this form within 72 hours of the original due date of the assessment task
2. In the event of illness, a medical certificate must be attached to the form. This should cover the impact of the illness on the student’s ability to complete the task on the due date. If the absence or late submission does not result from illness, other evidence documenting the reasons for absence or late submission must be provided when submitting the form (e.g., police report in the event of a car accident).
3. The Director of Curriculum will determine the validity of the Illness/Misadventure application. If it is determined that the inability to submit the task or absence was not for a legitimate reason, a zero mark or relevant penalties of 20% per day, or part thereof, will be awarded for the task.
4. For a valid absence or valid non-submission, the Leader of Learning may select an alternate task. In extreme circumstances, e.g. where the completion of a substitute task is not feasible or reasonable, or where the missed task is difficult to duplicate, the Principal may authorise the use of an estimate based on other appropriate evidence.
Appropriate documentation must be a legitimate original or an authentic copy satisfying the following:
1. Medical certificates must contain the specific dates for which the illness applied as well as the how the illness prevents the student from sitting the assessment task.
2. Medical certificates cannot cover a broad period of time in general terms. For example, “X is unfit for schoolwork during Term 2” or “X is unfit to sit examinations” are not adequate.
3. Medical certificates during the HSC Examination period can only cover the day of the missed examination. Certificates covering multiple examinations over multiple days will not be accepted.
4. Medical certificates will not cover an assessment task held outside the dates to which it refers.
5. Medical certificates must be written by a qualified medical practitioner and will not be accepted if written by medical practitioners who are family members of the student.
6. A student who becomes unwell during an examination in the HSC must ensure that they notify the Examination Supervisor and the Director of Curriculum. They should follow this up, on the day, with an Illness/Misadventure form and medical certificate.
7. An appropriate agent’s report (e.g. police report) must include the reason for inability to sit the assessment task as well as the date, time and location of any incident that caused the student to miss the assessment task.
Note that for Stage 6, NESA instructs schools that the final school Assessment Mark is not able to be used to compensate for factors such as extended illness, misadventure or domestic difficulties which may have affected a student’s overall achievement in the course.
Non-serious and non-attempts
NESA defines a non-serious attempt as including frivolous or objectionable material in an answer.
NESA defines a non-attempt in an HSC examination as including only completing multiple-choice questions.
Teachers/markers who consider a student’s answer in an assessment task to be either a non-serious or non-attempt should consult with their Leader of Learning. The Leader of Learning may then refer the issue to the Director of Curriculum.
Students must make a genuine attempt at all assessment tasks that, taken together, contribute in excess of 50 per cent of the available assessment marks for the HSC Course If an attempt at a particular task in the HSC scores zero, it is a matter for the teacher’s professional judgement whether the attempt is a genuine one.
Students who do not comply with the assessment requirements in any HSC Course will have neither a moderated Assessment Mark nor an Examination Mark awarded for that course. In the case of extension courses, students who fail to meet the assessment requirements for the common part of the course will not receive a result in the course at all.
Provisions for assessments
Students requiring provisions for assessment tasks are documented and overseen by Diverse Learning. Provisions should be registered with the Diverse Learning team in conjunction with relevant Leaders of Learning and teachers. Students and parents have a responsibility to ensure that any changes to provisions are communicated to the Diverse Learning team at least one week prior to assessment tasks.
For formal exams, students will be sent an email regarding provisions prior to the examination date. Students have a responsibility to check the provisions listed on the email and to consult with the Diverse Learning team if there are any concerns.
For in-class assessment tasks, students eligible for provisions have a responsibility to check their student portal to ensure that a change of room has been listed at least one day prior to the task. Students should see their teacher or the Diverse Learning team if they have any concerns.
Tasks that produce invalid or unreliable results
When designing assessment tasks every effort will be made to ensure they produce valid and reliable results. However, if a task is not valid (for example, it does not give a broad enough range of marks) an additional task or questions will be set and combined with the original marks in such a way as to improve the validity of the original task.
Transfer between courses
Students will only be able to change courses in Year 11 in consultation with the Director of Curriculum. Students will only be allowed to change courses in the HSC year if they are able to:
1. demonstrate that they have satisfactorily completed the relevant Preliminary Course prior to transferring to an HSC Course,
2. complete all HSC Course requirements, including all relevant assessment.
Students who transfer into the school after the commencement of the HSC assessment program will:
1. sit for the remaining assessment tasks with the school group,
2. have their position in the group determined by comparison with the school group on these common tasks,
3. be given a mark in the assessment task(s) that they missed consistent with their ranking for the completed common tasks.
Reporting progress to students
Results of assessment tasks are to be given to students as a mark or grade. The rank in the course for that task is also to be given to the student in Years 11 and 12. At formal report times Year 11 and 12 students will be given their current cumulative rank based on performance in assessment tasks in each course.
In VET courses, students will be informed of their progress in achieving units of competency by the system, ‘competent’ or ‘not yet competent’. The student’s logbook will be completed when competencies are achieved. An estimated mark will be submitted to NESA at the completion of the course. This mark will be obtained from students’ performance in the Trial HSC Examination This mark will only be used in the event of illness or misadventure on the day of the HSC Examination
“N” Determination Procedures
If it appears that a student is at risk of not meeting the assessment requirements of a course, a warning must be given. This warning will be given by the class teacher or Leader of Learning and will be approved by the Director of Curriculum It involves advising the student and parent in writing and alerting them to the possible consequences of an ‘N’ determination. In Years 11 and 12, if a student is to be given an ‘N’ determination because of failure to complete assessment tasks totalling more than 50% of the final course assessment marks, the Principal must advise the student of the determination, its consequences and the student’s right to a school review and subsequent appeal to NESA.
Note that an “N” determination may be made in a course for reasons other than not meeting assessment requirements, e.g. students who do not attend work placement at the scheduled time and students who do not apply themselves with diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks and experiences provided in the course by the teacher. A warning letter as described above will be issued in these cases.
Procedure for appealing an assessment mark
“The teacher must assess the student’s actual performance, not potential performance. Assessment marks must not be modified to take into account possible effects of illness or domestic situations.”
(ACE Manual, https://ace.nesa.nsw.edu.au/ace-8072)
Once a student sits a task, an appeal cannot be made on the basis of illness or other similar issues as outlined in the quote above.
Students may only appeal the result awarded in an assessment task within three (3) school days of the task being returned. Students may not appeal the results of multiple-choice or short answer questions once the assessment task has been returned to the student permanently (e.g. taken home).
Level 1 Appeal
The student immediately informs the class teacher, who consults with the marker or marking team. They may make an adjustment if necessary, based on the specific criteria of the assessment task.
Level 2 Appeal
Should the student not be satisfied with the result of the Level 1 Appeal then they may appeal, but within three (3) school days of the decision of the Level 1 Appeal, to the Leader of Learning of that subject.
Level 3 Appeal
Should the student not be satisfied with the ruling made by the Leader of Learning, then they can appeal to the Director of Curriculum. Such appeals must be made within three (3) school days of the delivery of the Leader of Learning’s decision. The Director of Curriculum will only check that due process has been followed and will not be concerned with specific aspects of content or specialised subject information. The Director of Curriculum will not question a teacher’s judgement of the student’s performance.
School review procedures for rankings
Students can request from the College, after their last timetabled HSC Examination, their Assessment Rank order in each subject (i.e., position in each course). If students consider their position in the school’s order of merit for a particular course is not consistent with the feedback from their performance during the assessment tasks throughout the course, they are entitled, within two weeks after the last HSC Examination, to seek a review.
NESA specifically states that a teacher’s judgement of the worth of individual assessment tasks, as reflected in the mark awarded, will not be subject to review as part of this process.
This review checks that:
1. the school has complied with the weighting specified in the Assessment Handbook for each subject,
2. clerical and computational errors have not been made.
The student will be informed of the outcome following the review If the student is not satisfied with the outcome of the review the student may appeal to NESA which will check to ensure that the school review was carried out correctly.
Malpractice and plagiarism during assessment tasks
Please see the College Malpractice Policy: Assessment Handbooks Years 7 to 12 - St Edward's College
In Class/Examination Process
Schedule of Tasks by Subject
NOTE: Scheduling of tasks in this handbook may change due to unforeseen circumstances. In this event, students will be given a minimum of two weeks’ notice of a change in due date.
TYPE: I = In-class task; H = hand in assignment; E = examination
Biology | 2 Unit
Task # and Name
AT1 Model and Report
AT2 Mid -Course Examination
T4/W7 20% Model of DNA replication, polypeptide synthesis, or similar and in-class written report
T1/W8-9 20% Examination of knowledge and understanding of biological principles as well as working scientifically skills
AT3 Depth Study H/I T2/W9 30% Review of Module 7 examination questions from Past HSC and Trial HSC examinations.
AT4 Trial HSC Examination E T3/W3-4 30% A formal written examination covering all work from the HSC course to date
Business Studies | 2 Unit
Task # and Name
AT1 In-class task
AT2 Mid -Course Examination
T4/W8 20% Class task on business operations
T1/W8-9 30% Mid-Year Examination – Operations, Marketing and Finance (Role and Influences only)
AT3 Case Study report H/I T2/W7 20% Class task on Case Study
AT4 Trial Examination E T3/W3-4 30% A formal written examination covering all work from the HSC course to date
Construction | VET
Task # and Name
AT1 Apply Basic Levelling Procedures I/H
AT2 Brick & Block Laying I/H
AT3 Practical Task: Basic Construction Project Concreting I
AT4 Plans & Measurements I/H
T4/W3 N/A Submission of the Apply Basic Work booklet. Based on practical tasks completed at school
T4/W8 N/A
AT5 Trial HSC Examination E
Bricklaying activities completed at school. Evidence of each task submitted to CANVAS
T1/W7 N/A Concreting Task completed at school with associated theory and practical components.
T2/W8 N/A In class work booklets for Interpreting Plans and Carrying Out Measurements & Calculations. In Class tests for both units of work.
T3/W3-4 100% Trial HSC exam for ATAR students
Non-ATAR students do not need to sit this
AT6 Sustainability in Construction H T3/W7 N/A Completion of Sustainability in the Construction Industry induction resource
Drama | 2 Unit
Task # and Name
AT1 Australian Drama performance and director’s concept P/H
T4/W8 25%
AT2 Studies in Drama and Theatre essay I T1/W7 25%
AT3 Presentation of IP & Logbook H/I
AT4 Trial Written exam and Group & IP Performance E/P
Written response to research question and performance, based on workshop activities
Written response to research question and based on workshop activities
T2/W10 15% Individual Project interview/performance and logbook reflections
T3/W3-4 35%
Written Exam, Performance Group Devised (+ logbook) – IP Performances + Submission Rationale
Economics | 2 Unit
Task # and Name
AT1 In-class task I T4/W6 20%
AT2 Mid -Course Examination E T1/W8-9 20%
In-class assessment on The Global Economy content and comparative study on the Australian and an Asian economy
Mid-Course Exam on The Global Economy and Australia’s place in the Global Economy
AT3 Case Study H & I T2/W8 30% Case Study on ONE contemporary economic issue. Students will research, create a bibliography, and develop three mind maps for extended response questions. In class, they will write one extended response based on their research
AT4 Trial Examination E T3/W3-4 30% A formal written examination covering all work from the HSC course to date
Engineering Studies | 2 Unit
Task # and Name
AT1 Truss Design Report and Mechanics Test H/I
AT2 Engineer’s Report and Mechanics Test H/I
AT3 Aeronautics Engineers Report and Mechanics Test H/I
T4/W7 30%
T1/W6 20%
T2/W6 25%
Generate an engineering report on civil structures truss design
Engineer’s report on the development on the bicycle and in-class mechanics test covering Moments, Mechanical Advantage, Velocity Ratio, Efficiency, Load/Extension – Stress/Strain and Youngs Modulus
Engineers report that uses the provided Engineer’s Report and an in-class mechanics test covering corrosion, composites, control-technologies and flight
AT4 Trial HSC Examination E T3/W3-4 25% A formal written examination covering all work from the HSC course to date
English Advanced | 2 Unit
Task # and Name
AT1 Multimodal Speech I/H
T4/W8 10%
AT2 Mid -Course Examination E T1/W8-9 Mod A 15% Common Module 15%
Multimodal Speech on the topic of Texts and Human Experiences – ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’ by George Orwell
Mid-course examination with a short answer reading paper on the common module and an extended response on Module A
AT3 live write task I T2/W6 20% Module C response to prompt and reflection/justification
AT4 Trial HSC Examination E T3/W3-4 40%
English Standard | 2 Unit
Task # and Name
AT1 Multimodal Speech I/H
Formal written examinations covering all work from the HSC course, modelled after Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the HSC
T4/W8 10% Multimodal Speech about Human Experiences –‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’ by George Orwell
AT2 Mid -Course Examination E T1/W8-9 Mod A 15% Common module 15%
Mid-course examination with a short answer reading paper on the common module and an extended response on Module A
AT3 Module C task I T2/W6 Mod C 20% Module C response to prompt and reflection/justification
AT4 Trial HSC Examination E T3/W3-4 40%
Formal written examination covering all work from the HSC course, modelled after Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the HSC
English Studies | 2 Unit Course Grade Calculation
Task # and Name
AT1 Multimodal task H
T4/W8 20%
AT2 Mid -Course Exam E T1/W8-9 20%
AT3 Hand-in task Collection of Classwork H
T2/W9 40%
AT4 Film Review H T3/W6 20%
Multimodal task on Texts and Human Experiences –‘Billy Elliot’ and a related text
MiTunes – Written Response Reading Paper- Common Module
Hand in task on all electives – collection of class work (5 pieces of work)
Written film review about films studied in class
Note: These tasks are completed by ALL students completing English Studies
English Studies | 2 Unit ATAR Exam Mark Calculation
Task # and Name
AT2 Mid -Course Exam E T1/W8-9 40%
AT4 Trial HSC Examination E T3/W3 60%
MiTunes – Written Response Reading Paper- Common Module
Formal written examination 2.5 hours covering all work from the HSC course, including the Common Module and Electives
Note: students on an ATAR pattern of study must elect to complete the Trial HSC and the HSC Examinations.
English Extension 1
Task # and Name
AT1 Literary Worlds H T4/W7 10% Literary Worlds Composition-Discursive
AT2 Mid -Course Exam E T1/W8/9 20%
Literary Worlds Exam
Part A: Analytical
Part B: Discursive and/or Imaginative
AT3: Worlds of Upheaval H/I T2/W10 30% Submission: Essay Critical Thinking Presentation In-class response: Worlds of Upheaval Test
AT4 Trial HSC Examination E T3/W3-4 40% Trial Paper on all content
English Extension 2
and Name
AT1 Viva Voce and written proposal I T4/W6 30%
AT2 Literature Review, Research Report and work sample H T1/W7 40%
The Viva Voce is a panel discussion in which you will outline your research into your topic and form. You will also submit a written proposal which summarises these details
Detailed Literature Review: bibliography and summary of each piece of research outlining the relevance to your project
Work sample will include an extract of your work of a suitable length to demonstrate your progress and purpose
AT3 Critique of the Creative Process and Draft of Major Work H T2/W10 30%
Entertainment | VET
Task # and Name
AT4 Provide service to Customers I/H
T4/W4 N/A
AT5 Operate Basic Vision Systems I T4/W8 N/A
AT6 Operate Basic Lighting I/H T1/W6 N/A
Written critique of the creative process will outline your research and writing process and will include reflection on the development of your project
Booklet submission, simulated scenarios for customer service -role playing
Practical group work operating and setting up vision systems. Assessment of Vision & Staging competency, including verbal and written questions
Simulated practical task operating the lighting desk in the theatre. Booklet submission
AT7 Macbeth I T2/W8 N/A Practical simulation of all the major competencies
AT 8 Organise Personal Work Priorities I/H T3/W6 N/A Booklet submission
Trial HSC Examination E T3/W3-4 100%
Trial HSC exam for ATAR students. Non-ATAR are not required to sit this. A formal written examination covering all work from the HSC course to date
Entertainment Specialisation (extension) | VET
Task # and Name
AT1 Provide First Aid I T1/ W3-6 N/A First Aid training
AT2 Install & Operate Follow spots I T1/W7 N/A Practical demonstration of competency
AT3 Plan a career in the creative arts industry I T3/W7 N/A Development of a career plan
Financial Services | VET
Task
and Name
AT4 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports I T4/W2 N/A
Written response, Practical Tasks, Project
AT5 Provide customer service in a retail agency I T4/W7 N/A Written responses, Case Study, Role Play
AT6 Design and produce spreadsheets and Design and produce business documents I T1/W7 N/A
Mid-Course Examination E T1/W8-9 30%
Create business and commercial correspondence, written responses, case studies
Formal written examination covering all work from the HSC course to date
AT7 Maintain business records and Process authorised payments I T2/W7 N/A MYOB Accounting, filing and saving documentation, written responses, Role Play
Trial HSC Examination E T3/W3-4 70%
AT8 Develop and use personal budgets I T3/W6 N/A
Formal written examination covering all work from the HSC course to date
Written responses, analysing various personal budgets, spreadsheets, case studies
Food Technology | 2 Unit
Task # and Name
AT1 Nutrition Research Report and practical application
T4W8 25%
Research task on nutritional requirements for specific groups within the community. Date of practical will be in designated class in Week 8
AT2 Mid -Course Examination E T1/W8-9 15% A formal written examination covering all work from the HSC course content to date
AT3 Food Manufacturing Research Task and practical application
T2/W6 30%
Students will answer research questions on Food Manufacturing and go through the practical process of manufacturing and preserving a product in class. Date of preservation prac TBA
AT4 Trial HSC Examination E T3/W3-4 30% A formal written examination covering all work from the HSC course to date
French | 2 Unit
Task # and Name
AT1 Listening and Reading part A I T4/W7 20%
AT2 Mid -Course Examination E T1/W8-9 25%
AT3 Reading and Responding part B, and Speaking I T2/W5 20%
AT4 Trial HSC Examination E T3/W3-4 35%
Students analyse, process and respond to texts that are in French in listening and in reading about leisure and interests
Students complete an examination which models Section I and Section III of the HSC Exam covering all work from the HSC course to date
Students analyse, process and respond to texts that are in French in Reading and Responding part B. They will also exchange information, opinions and experiences In French in speaking about their personal world
A formal speaking and written examination covering all work from the HSC course to date Speaking, Listening, Reading and Responding, Writing
Furniture Making Pathways | VET
Task # and Name
AT1 Armchair Planning H T4/W4 N/A
AT2 Armchair Project I T3/W7 N/A
AT3 Project Portfolio H T3/W10 N/A
Health & Movement Science | 2 Unit
Task
and Name
AT1 Health in an Australian and global context – How healthy are Australians?
AT2 Health in an Australian and global context – What actions are needed to promote & improve the health of Australians?
AT3 Mid -course Examination
AT4 Training for improved performance
-9 20%
Planning folio for the Armchair
Production of the Armchair project
Project costing worksheets and unit test
AT5 Trial HSC Examination E T3/W3-4 30%
Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) | VET
Task # and Name
Mid-Course Examination
Trial HSC Examination
-4 60%
Students will prepare for and complete in-class responses based on stimulus material and Focus Area 1 Health in an Australian and global context
Depth Study on Focus Area 1 Health in an Australian and global context. Students will apply their knowledge of sustainable development to a case study
A formal written examination covering all work from the HSC course to date
Topic Test on Focus Area 2 Training for improved performance – How does training influence movement and performance?
A formal written examination covering all work from the HSC course to date
Mid-Course examination for ATAR students. NonATAR are not required to sit this
Trial HSC examination for ATAR students. Non-ATAR are not required to sit this
Please see appendix at the back of this booklet for the other tasks which must be completed. Upon completion, the Units of Competency will be signed off. In order to achieve the Cert II qualification, all Units of Competency must be completed. These Units of Competency are determined by the Catholic Schools, Broken Bay.
History Ancient | 2 Unit
Task # and Name
AT1 Pompeii & Herculaneum Source Task H T4/W7 20%
AT2 Mid -Course Examination E T1/W8-9 30%
AT3 Augustan Age Obituary Presentation I T2/W8 20%
AT4 Trial HSC Examination E T3/W3-4 30%
History Extension | 1 Unit
Task # and Name
Identifying and annotating a source that is applicable to a range of syllabus dot points
Examination of knowledge and understanding of both the Core Study plus Spartan Society
Presentation on the impact of Augustus as first Emperor of Rome
A formal written examination covering all work from the HSC course to date
AT1 History Project Proposal H T1/W2 30% Submission of a Proposal which contains various elements for the History Project
AT3 Trial HSC Examination E T3/W3-4 30% A formal written examination covering all work from the HSC course to date
AT2 Major Project I/H T3/W5 40%
History Modern | 2 Unit
Task
and Name
AT1 Source Test I T4/W8 20%
Submission of all components of the History Project
AT2 Mid -Course Examination E T1/W8-9 30%
AT3 Peace and Conflict H T2/W7 20%
AT4 Trial HSC Examination E T3/W3-4 30%
Students respond to a series of questions relating to their Core Study: Power and Authority in the Modern World 1919-46, using sources
Students complete an examination which models Section I and Section II of the HSC Exam
Students generate a CHAT GPT response critiquing it. They then re-write the response to improve it, tracking the changes
A formal written examination covering all work from the HSC course to date
Industrial Technology – Timber, Multimedia and Metals | 2 Unit
and Name
AT1 Design & Development Folio
AT2 Industry Study Multimodal
AT3 Project Development & Management Presentation
Development of the Major Folio headings including the design and planning of the project
Research Multimodal presentation on HSC Industry study factors relevant to the industry study focus area
Presentation of the management component of the Major Project. Encompassing remaining folio headings required AT4 Trail HSC Examination
T3/W3-4
Investigating Science | 2 Unit
Task # and Name
AT1 Review of Scientific Investigation
A formal written examination covering Industry Related content & Industry Study content from the HSC course to date
20% Knowledge, Process & skills on Module 5 AT2 Mid -Course Examination
AT3 Depth Study
Undertake and report on a scientific investigation of their own design AT4 Trial HSC Examination
-4
A formal written examination covering all work from the HSC course to date
Legal Studies | 2 Unit
# and Name
AT1 In-class task I T4/W7 20%
AT2 Mid -Course Examination E
AT3 Research Task and Class Presentation H&I
Research task on the topic of Crime (The nature of crime, investigation process and criminal trial process)
T1/W8/9 25% Examination on the topic Crime (Sentencing and punishment, young offenders and international crime), Human Rights and Family (The nature of family law, responses to problems in family relationships)
T2/W9 25%
Research task and class presentation on the topics Family (Contemporary issue) and Consumers
AT4 Trial HSC Examination E T3/W3-4 30% A formal written examination covering all work from the HSC course to date
Manufacturing and Engineering | VET
Task # and Name
AT1 Career Plan H T4/W6 N/A
AT2 Sheet Metal Toolbox I T2/W6 N/A
AT3 Perform Engineering Measurements I T2/W10 N/A
AT4 Engineering Workshop Machines I T3/W6 N/A
Explore occupations within the manufacturing and engineering industries, such as machinists, welders, electricians, and engineers
Interpret plans, use a range of equipment and machinery to fabricate a functional sheet metal toolbox.
Perform measurements and calculations using vernier callipers and micrometres. You will also demonstrate the connection of these tools to realworld industry applications
Identify and demonstrate appropriate machines and tooling for specific requirements with accurate cutting speeds
Marine Studies | 1 Unit
Task # and Name
AT1 Portfolio 1 H/IC
submission
AT2 Portfolio 2 H/IC T1/W10 20% Portfolio submission
AT3 Portfolio 3 H/IC T2/W8 20% Portfolio submission
AT4 Final Portfolio H/IC T3/W5 40% Final submission of portfolio
Mathematics Advanced | 2 Unit
Task
AT1 In-class test
AT2 Mid -Course Examination E T1/W8-9 30%
AT3 In-class test I T2/W8 20%
AT4 Trial HSC Examination
Written test on topics of Trigonometric Functions, Sequences & Series, and Investments, Annuities & Loans
Exam covering topics such as Trigonometric Functions, Sequences & Series, Investments, Annuities & Loans, Transformation of Functions and Further Differentiation
Written test on topics of Geometrical Applications of Calculus and Integration
T3/W3-4 40% A formal written examination covering all work from the HSC and Preliminary course to date.
Mathematics Extension 1 | 1 Unit
Task # and Name
AT1 In-class test
AT2 Mid -Course Examination
T4/W8 10%
T1/W8/9 30%
Written test on topics of Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Distributions and Mathematical Induction
Exam covering topics such as Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Distributions, Mathematical Induction, Further Differentiation and Trigonometric Functions
AT3 In-class test I T2/W9 20% In-class task on the topics of Further Intergration, Vectors and Further Vectors
AT4 Trial HSC Examination
T3/W3-4 40% A formal written examination covering all work from the HSC and Preliminary course to date
Mathematics Extension
2 | 2 Unit
AT2
Written test on topics of Complex Numbers and Applying Complex Numbers
Examination on topics such as Complex Numbers, Applying Complex Numbers, Mathematical Proofs, Further Induction and Further Integration.
In-class task on the topics of 3D Vectors and Mechanics
written examination covering all work from the HSC course to date
Mathematics Standard 1 | 2 Unit Course Grade Calculation
Written test on topics of Managing a Home, World Locations and Time, Drive Safely and Investing Money
AT2
AT3 In-class
Examination covering topics such as Investing Money, Applying Rates, Graphing Lines, Fitting the Data, Depreciation and Loans
Written test on topics of So You’ve Got a Right Angle, Applying Trigonometry, Graphing Curves and What’s my Share
Note: These tasks are completed by ALL students completing Mathematics Standard 1
Mathematics Standard 1 | 2 Unit ATAR Exam Mark Calculation
Task
Examination covering topics such as Investing Money, Applying Rates, Graphing Lines, Fitting the Data, Depreciation and Loans AT2
A formal written examination covering all work from the HSC and Preliminary course to date
Note: students on an ATAR pattern of study must elect to complete the Trial HSC and the HSC Examinations.
Mathematics Standard 2 | 2 Unit
Task # and Name
AT1 In Class Test I T4/W7 10%
AT2 Mid -Course Examination E T1/W8-9 30%
AT3 In-class test
AT4 Trial HSC Examination E T3/W3-4 40%
Music Course 1 | 2 Unit
Task # and Name
AT1 Core performance and Musicology
AT2 Composition I/H T1/W7 10%
AT3 Mid -Course Examination 1/E T1/W8-9 10%
AT4 Elective 1 and 2 from the following options: Composition Performance Musicology I/H
AT5 Trial HSC Examination I/E T3/W3-4 30%
Written test on topics of Managing a Home, World Locations and Time, Drive Safely and Interest and Depreciation.
Examination on topics such as Interest and Depreciation, Rates and Ratios, Equations and Linear Functions (Inc. Solving Simultaneous Equations Algebraically), Correlation and Regression, Loans and Annuities
Written test on topics of Networks, Sine and Cosine Rules
A formal written examination covering all work from the HSC and Preliminary course to date
Core Performance (with a backing track or own accompaniment) and Core Musicology (Viva Voce based on Media Music Topic)
Students complete a composition task including portfolio
Aural Paper. Written response to 3 Aural questions on the use of The Concepts of Music.
Any 2 of the following elective choices representing 2 topics studied one each from Elective 1 and Elective 2. Students present performance solo or ensemble (max 5 min). Composition/portfolio (max 4 min). Musicology –viva voce/summary sheet (max 10 min)
The full Core & Elective program is examined, but only these count toward your grade: A) Elective 3 (Composition, Performance, or Musicology) – 15% and B) Aural Skills Exam –15%
For Elective 3, choose one:
• Perform solo or group (max 5 min)
• Submit composition/portfolio (max 4 min)
• Musicology oral or summary (max 10 min)
Plus a 1-hour written aural exam with 4 questions.
Photography, Video & Digital Imaging | 2 Unit
Task # and Name
AT1 Portfolio & Journal I T2/W6 30% Portfolio of wet darkroom and digital photographs and/or manipulations that reflect your response to the themes Digital Imaging, Wet Photography, Portfolio, Journal Stock Photography
AT2 Case Study H/I
AT3 Portfolio & Journal ICP H/I
T2/W7 15% A Case Study based on either a Historical, Political or Social History Photographer
T3/W6 40% Portfolio of Photos or Video based on your Individual or Collaborative Project
AT4 ICP Case Study I T3/W6 15% Case Study on Environmental Photographers created as a website
Physics | 2 Unit
Task # and Name
AT1 Theory and Practical Test I T4/W8 20% In-class test on investigating circular motion
AT2 Mid -Course Examination H T1/W8-9 20% Examination on work completed to date (Modules 5 & 6)
AT3 Depth Study I/H T2/W10 30% Carry out practical investigations on Module 7 and respond to examination style questions
AT4 Trial HSC Examination E T3/W3-4 30% A formal written examination covering all work from the HSC course to date
Science Extension | 1 Unit
Task # and Name
AT1 Viva voce & project proposal H/I
T4/W7 30% Presentation of preliminary research and proposal for major work
AT2 Mid -Course Examination E T1/W8-9 30% Exam on data interpretation and statistical analysis
AT3 Scientific Research Report & Poster H/I T3/W5 40% Submission of the Major Research Work
Software Engineering | 2 Unit
Task # and Name
AT1 Software Architecure H/I T4/W9 20% Secure software architecture Research Task
AT2 Programming Task H/I T2/W6 20% Web Dev Project Programming Task
AT3 Software Project H/I T2/W11 30% Software Engineering Project
AT4 Trial HSC Examination E T3/W3-4 30% Trial HSC Examination
Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation (SLR) | 2 Unit
Task # and Name
AT1 Laboratory and log H
T4/W8 30%
AT2 Movement laboratory H T1/W7 30%
AT3 Safety quiz and Practical Assessment I T2/W5 & 10 40%
Students will participate in an aquatics unit, analysing and logging a number of aquatic performances, giving feedback and tips on improving technique and efficiency of movement
Students will participate in a resistance training unit and prepare an instruction video for an exercise including correct technique and safety points
Students will prepare for and complete a practical assessment and online quiz for performance and safety aspects of archery and golf
Studies in Catholic Thought | 1 Unit
Task # and Name
AT1 Socratic seminar I T4/W6 30% Socratic seminar on the module, “Vice, Virtue and Salvation”
AT2 Speech: multimodal I T1/W7 40%
AT3 Expository Essay: prepared E T2/W8 30%
Studies of Religion | 1 Unit
Task # and Name
Reflective and Integrative Speech on the Module ’The Good works’
Prepared Essay on the Good Life: ‘What does it mean to live the good life?’
AT1 Research report H T4/W6 30% Research report on Religious and Beliefs and reflection
AT2 Mid -Course Examination E T1/W10 40% Essay on Judaism, referring to quotes and sources
AT3 Trial HSC Examination E T3/W3-4 30% A formal written examination covering all work from the HSC course to date
Visual Arts | 2 Unit
Task # and Name
AT1 Body of Work (BOW) 30% Completion H/I T1/W6 20% Your Body of Work (BOW) should be one third completed. Evidence of work will be handed in to your teacher
AT2 Mid -Course Examination I T1/W8-9 20% Students will complete three Section 1 Short Responses (Unseen Works).
AT3 Trial HSC Examination E T3/W3-4 30% A formal written examination covering all work from the HSC course to date
AT4 Body of Work: Resolution H T3/W6 30% Final resolution mark for the Body of Work.
Schedule of Tasks by Subject - Studied at St Joseph’s College
NOTE: Scheduling of tasks in this handbook may change due to unforeseen circumstances. In this event, students will be given a minimum of two weeks’ notice of a change in due date.
TYPE: I = In-class task; H = hand in assignment; E = examination
Chemistry
Task
and Name
Earth & Environmental Science
Geography
Society & Culture
Hospitality – Kitchen Operations Delivery and Assessment Plan
QUALIFICATION MAIN: Certificate II in Cookery
QUALIFICATION SECONDARY: Statement of Attainment towards Certificate III in Catering
COURSE NUMBER: 26521 240hrs (2U x 2year)
QUALIFICATION CODE: SIT20421
QUALIFICATION CODE: SIT30921
TRAINING PACKAGE: SIT v2.1 DELIVERY
T4, 2025 Task 0 – Workplace Report (RPL students are exempt)
T4, 2025 Task 1 – HOSP-3 Espresso Coffee I
T4, 2025 Task 2 – COOK-2 Simple Dishes and Clean Kitchen
T1, 2026 Task 3 – HOSP-2 Prepare Foodstuffs
T1, 2026 Task 4 – HOSP-3 Sandwiches I, H
T2, 2026 Task 5 – COOK-5 Appetisers and salads I, H
T2, 2026 Task 6 – COOK-6 Methods of Cookery and Receive Stock I, H
T3, 202 Task 7 – COOK-7 Customers and Work Effectively
Work placement is a mandatory HSC requirement within the Hospitality Curriculum Framework and minimum hours have been assigned to HSC VET courses within the Framework. Students completing the 240-hour course must complete a minimum of 70 hours* work placement in an appropriate hospitality environment.
Learning in the workplace will enable students to:
▪ progress towards the achievement of industry competencies
▪ develop appropriate attitudes towards work
▪ learn a range of behaviours appropriate to the industry
▪ practise and apply skills acquired in the classroom or workshop
▪ develop additional skills and knowledge.
Non-completion of work placement is grounds for withholding the HSC course. Schools and colleges are advised to follow the procedure for issuing of ‘N’ determinations as outlined on the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Assessment Certification Examination (ACE) website
Further information regarding this course can be found on the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) website and on training.gov.au