Personal

Development, Health and Physical Education

(PDHPE): 11300 (Y11) / 15320 (Y12)

NESA Stage 6 Syllabus

Year 11

The Preliminary course examines a range of areas that underpin health and physical activity. This includes how people think about health and physical activity, the management of personal health and the basis for how the body moves. Students have the opportunity to select from a range of practical options in areas such as first aid, outdoor recreation, composing and performing, and fitness choices. The Preliminary course consists of two core modules representing 60% of course time. An options component representing 40% of course time includes four options of which students are to study two.

HSC Course (Year 12)

In the HSC course, students focus on major issues related to Australia’s health status. They also look at factors that affect physical performance. They undertake optional study from a range of choices. This includes investigating the health of young people or of groups experiencing health inequities. In other options, students focus on improved performance and safe participation by learning about advanced approaches to training or sports medicine concepts. There is also an opportunity to think critically about the factors that impact on sport and physical activity in Australian society. The HSC course consists of two core modules representing 60% of course time. An options component representing 40% of course time includes five options of which students are to study two.

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Two units for each of the Preliminary Course (Year 11) and HSC Course (Year 12)

100 marks for the HSC Course (Year 12)

Students who are interested in health, sport training, physical education and sports performance. PDHPE is suited to health science occupations such as: physiotherapy, nursing, occupational therapy, chiropractor, dieticians and nutritionists along with many others It is predominantly a theory-based course with minimal practical applications.

Students who undertake PDHPE can explore relevant careers here

Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies: 35015 (Y11) / 35017 (Y12)

NESA Stage 6 Syllabus

This course enables students to further develop their understanding of and competence in a range of sport and recreational pursuits. They are encouraged to establish a lifelong commitment to being physically active and to achieving movement potential. The course features a highly practical focus: physical activity being both an area of study and a medium for learning.

The course provides the opportunity to specialise in areas of expertise or interest through optional modules such as:

Aquatics

Athletics

Dance

First Aid and Sports Injuries

Fitness

Games and Sports Applications

Gymnastics

Healthy Lifestyle

Individual Games and Sports Applications

Outdoor Recreation

Resistance Training

Social Perspectives of Games and Sport

Sports Administration

Sports Coaching and Training

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Two units for each of the Preliminary Course (Year 11) and HSC Course (Year 12)

This is a Content Endorsed NON- ATAR Course. The College will determine student achievement through internal assessment tasks. This course counts towards the Higher School Certificate, however, does not count in the calculation of the ATAR

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Students studying PDHPE must not study modules which duplicate PDHPE modules

Students who are interested in active lifestyles that are generated through sport and the great outdoors, building interest and improved physical activity in others, and contributing to lifelong physical activity and good health It is suited to occupations such as: outdoor education teacher, coaching, sports administration, outdoor adventures and fitness/personal trainer. It is a practically based course with a 50/50 split between theory and practical work

Students who undertake SLR can explore relevant careers here.

Language Courses

French Continuers

French Continuers: 11640 (Y11) / 15680 (Y12)

NESA Stage 6 Syllabus

This course provides opportunities for students to develop their skills and knowledge of French. Through tasks associated with a range of texts and text types, students gain an insight into the culture and language of French-speaking communities through the study of a range of texts.

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Two units for each of the Preliminary Course (Year 11) and HSC Course (Year 12)

100 marks for the HSC Course (Year 12)

School Certificate French or equivalent knowledge is assumed

Students who wish to continue to develop skills and knowledge of French.

Students who undertake French Continuers can explore relevant careers here

Vocational Education and Training (VET) and TVET

Courses

Construction

Construction: 26211

NESA Stage 6 Syllabus

This course provides students with the opportunity to obtain national vocational qualifications for a career pathway to the primary trades in the construction industry (with the exception of plumbing).

This Certificate II is designed to introduce learners to the construction industry and has the core units of competency that are required in most Certificate III qualifications. This course allows for inclusion of skills suited for entry to occupations such as carpentry, bricklaying and other occupations in general construction.

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T90413

CP20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways

Two Units for both the Preliminary Course (Year 11) and HSC Course (Year 12) This is a Content Endorsed Course Students have the option to sit the HSC Exam If students sit the exam there will be a contribution towards the ATAR

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Those who wish to pursue a career in the Building and Construction Industry

Students who undertake VET Construction can explore relevant careers here.

TVET Courses: NSW TAFE Albury

TVET or TAFE delivered vocational education and training courses give students a head-start toward a career by completing a TAFE NSW course whilst still at school. TVET courses are available to students in Year 11 and Year 12 and count towards the HSC, with some contributing towards the ATAR. By successfully completing a TVET course, students gain an additional qualification in addition to the HSC.

All TVET courses attract additional course fees that vary between courses and will be advised on confirmation of enrolment. Course fees are subsided by the College and the Federal Government.

TVET Course Delivery Options

On-site course delivery:

Face-to face courses are conducted at TAFE NSW Albury, Poole Street, Albury on Wednesday afternoons

1 30pm – 5 30pm

Students will leave the College at the end of Period 3 and make their own way to the TAFE campus It is the student’s responsibility to liaise with their teacher/s to catch up on the work missed during Period 4 & 5 Work placement is a mandatory part of each course

TVET courses only run based sufficient enrolments at the beginning of the course

TAFE NSW Albury: TVET Course Offerings 2024

Animal Care (National Environmental Centre – Thurgoona)

Automotive

Community Services

Electrotechnology

Early Childhood

Hair or Beauty Services: Make-up / Hair or Beauty Services: Salon

Salon Assistant Hairdressing & Barbering

Human Services: Allied Health

Information and Design Technology

Plumbing

Primary Industries Conservation (National Environmental Centre – Thurgoona)

Virtual course delivery:

TAFE NSW Schools Launchpad is a different way to think about school and TAFE-delivered Vocational Education and Training (TVET) These virtual courses combine teacher-led virtually delivered classrooms with workshops and work placements across a range of exciting career areas within growth industries.

Teacher-led virtual classes are conducted between 12pm and 3pm every Wednesday (online) Students will be required to complete work placements

Some courses require students to attend workshops held at a TAFE NSW location (which may include school holidays)

Virtually delivered courses suit individuals who can work independently.

TAFE NSW Albury: Launchpad Course Offerings 2024

Game Design

Side Hustle – Entrepreneurship

Accounting

Robotics

Real Estate

Business Operations

Horticulture