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What is a School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship

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What is a School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship

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Explore a range of careers by assessing your interests, skills and knowledge.

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myfuture - Australia's National Career Information Service | myfuture

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Shape your future with myfuture - sign up or log in to Australia's National Career Information Service.

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Does your future involve a career that begins at TAFE?

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Does your future involve a career that begins at TAFE?

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Look at TAFE courses through the lens of your strengths, interests and skills.

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TAFE Queensland's myPROFILER is designed to be a guide only. For a formal careers assessment, contact TAFE Queensland.

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Up to date information on careers, conditions and Australian jobs. Explore your interests beyond school.

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Working towards a Queensland Certificate of Education gives students the skills they need for the future whether they plan to do further study, learn a trade, or find a job after Year 12.

The QCE is internationally recognised and a sign of personal and academic success.

QCE students can choose from a wide range of study options: QCAA General and Applied subjects, QCAA Short Courses, vocational education and training courses, school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, and other courses like university subjects studied at school.

To receive a QCE, students must achieve the set amount of learning, at the set standard, in a set pattern, while meeting literacy and numeracy requirements.

How students are assessed in QCAA subjects depends on what they study. QCAA General subjects have three internal assessments (set and marked by schools) and one external assessment (set and marked by the QCAA). In most subjects, the external exam contributes 25% to the final subject result. In Mathematics and Science subjects it's 50%.

QCAA Applied subjects have four internal assessments (set and marked by schools). Except Essential English and Essential Mathematics, which have three internal assessments (set and marked by schools) and one common internal assessment (set by the QCAA and marked by schools).

QCAA Short Courses have two internal assessments (set and marked by schools) while assessment in vocational education and training subjects varies depending on the certificate or course.

The QCAA has processes in place to quality assure internal and external assessment. So, students, parents, carers and schools can be confident that results are reliable and comparable across schools.

Students' final subject results are published in their learning account in December along with their Senior Statement and QCE.

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Working towards a Queensland Certificate of Education gives students the skills they need for the future whether they plan to do further study, learn a trade, or find a job after Year 12. The QCE is internationally recognised and a sign of personal and academic success.

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2020 ATAR Advice Notice

2020 NSW ATARs will be released at 9am on Friday 18 December. You'll need your Year 12 student number and UAC PIN to log in.

When you view your ATAR, download and save your official 2020 ATAR Advice Notice. It's free until 28 February 2021: after that you will need to buy it through the UAC Shop at a cost of $58.

ATAR Enquiry Centre

Ask us specific questions about your ATAR. Call 1300 MY ATAR (1300 692 827) (from mobiles on (02) 9119 5012 or from overseas on +61 2 9119 5012) on the following dates:

Make sure you have your Year 12 student number (or UAC application number) ready. For other queries about your application, contact UAC.

What is the ATAR?

The ATAR is a rank, not a mark.

The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a number between 0.00 and 99.95 that indicates a student's position relative to all the students in their age group (ie all 16 to 20 year olds in NSW). So, an ATAR of 80.00 means that you are 20 per cent from the top of your age group (not your Year 12 group).

Universities use the ATAR to help them select students for their courses and admission to most tertiary courses is based on your selection rank (your ATAR + any applicable adjustments). Most universities also use other criteria when selecting students (eg a personal statement, a questionnaire, a portfolio of work, an audition, an interview or a test).

The average ATAR is usually around 70.00.

If every school student went on to achieve an ATAR, the average ATAR would be 50.00. But because some students leave school early and the ones who stay on to receive an ATAR are a smaller, more academically able group, the average ATAR is higher.

ATARs are calculated in each state to reflect a student's rank against other students in their state. In NSW, the ATAR is calculated and released by UAC. In the ACT, it's calculated by the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies, in consultation with UAC, and released by schools. NSW and ACT ATARs are equivalent to those in other states. For example, an ATAR of 85.00 in NSW or the ACT is equivalent to an ATAR of 85.00 in other states.

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Universities Admissions Centre Marketing and Engagement

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2020 ATAR Advice Notice 2020 NSW ATARs will be released at 9am on Friday 18 December. You'll need your Year 12 student number and UAC PIN to log in. When you view your ATAR, download and save your official 2020 ATAR Advice Notice.

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QTAC COURSE GUIDE - What can I study and where can I study it?

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QTAC COURSE GUIDE - What can I study and where can I study it?

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I've got my pathway/interest area confirmed, what are the courses available and what are the pre-requisites, required knowledge and assumed knowledge?

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Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority

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Follow this link to explore courses.

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The QCAA develops syllabuses across a range of learning areas. You can choose from General subjects, Applied subjects and Short Courses.

Learning areas

QCAA senior subjects are grouped into eight learning areas.

English

Health and Physical Education

Humanities and Social Sciences

Languages

Mathematics

Sciences

Technologies

The Arts.

Each subject syllabus details what you will learn and how you will be assessed.

A-Z senior syllabus lists

From 2024, the QCAA is transitioning to a revised suite of senior syllabuses, starting with Applied syllabuses.

A-Z lists of senior syllabuses relevant to each year level are available on the QCAA website at the following links:

General subjects prepare you for tertiary study, further education and training and work. They include Extension subjects and Senior External Examination syllabuses.

They may contribute up to 4 credits per subject towards your QCE.

General subjects may also contribute to an ATAR.

Applied subjects focus on practical skills and prepare you for further education and training, and work.

They may contribute up to 4 credits per subject towards your QCE.

One Applied subject may also contribute to an ATAR when combined with four General subjects.

Short Courses provide a foundation for further learning in a range of areas.

They may contribute one credit per course towards your QCE.

Short Courses do not contribute to your ATAR.

Senior syllabus development

The QCAA develops, approves and revises syllabuses for senior subjects. The syllabus for each subject describes what you'll learn and how you'll be assessed.

There are common factors that underpin QCAA syllabuses.

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The QCAA develops syllabuses across a range of learning areas. You can choose from General subjects, Applied subjects and Short Courses. QCAA senior subjects are grouped into eight learning areas. English Health and Physical Education Humanities and Social Sciences Languages Mathematics Sciences Technologies The Arts.

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INTERESTED IN A SCHOOL BASED APPRENTICESHIP OR TRAINEESHIP?

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INTERESTED IN A SCHOOL BASED APPRENTICESHIP OR TRAINEESHIP?

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Queensland Training Awards

Held annually, the Queensland Training Awards showcase individuals and organisations that strive for, and have achieved success, best practice and innovation in vocational education and training. Find out all about the awards now.

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age criteria; minimum age; school timetable; working hours; paid working hours; impact on school timetable; part-time; what hours do i work; financial help; change school; expelled from school; training limits; training at school; start my career at school

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Everything you need to know including how they work, getting started, requirements, roles and responsibilities, wages, costs, financial help and completions.

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FIND OR CREATED YOUR USI -UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER

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FIND OR CREATED YOUR USI -UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER

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Your Unique Student Identifier (USI) is your personal education number required for all nationally recognised study, including university and vocational education and training (VET).

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A USI is your individual education number for life. It also gives you an online record of your vocational education and training (VET) undertaken in Australia.

If you're at university, TAFE or doing other nationally recognised training, you need a USI. Without one, you can't get Commonwealth financial assistance or your qualification or statement of attainment.

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Learn about the USI, your individual education number for life, which also gives you an online record of VET training undertaken in Australia since 1 January 20

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University Open Day Opportunities to explore future study and careers

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Most tertiary providers hold open days throughout the year for future students. They may be on-campus, or virtual.

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AARA PROVISIONS FOR ADJUSTMENTS AND REASONABLE ACCESS

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AARA PROVISIONS FOR ADJUSTMENTS AND REASONABLE ACCESS

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AARA are actions taken to minimise barriers for students whose disability, impairment, medical condition or other circumstances affect their ability to respond or participate in assessment on the same basis as other students.

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This handbook is a comprehensive guide for students and parents to navigate the senior years at Calamvale Community College. It outlines our senior pathways, QCE and ATAR requirements, subject offerings, vocational education options and course prerequisites.

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WANTING TO STUDY AT TAFE WHILE AT SCHOOL?

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WANTING TO STUDY AT TAFE WHILE AT SCHOOL?

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GET MORE OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL WITH TAFE AT SCHOOL If you’re a Year 10, 11 or 12 student you may be able to start and complete a TAFE Queensland qualification while you’re still at school.

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Olivia Nunn, Certificate II in Electrotechnology (UE22011)

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If you’re a Year 10, 11 or 12 student and interested in a TAFE at School program, you may be able to complete a TAFE qualification while still at school.

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The list identifies the minimum achievement in year 10 subjects required to ensure students have the best opportunity for success in senior for each subject the school offers. Once the pre-requisite has been achieved, it must be maintained across the year.

Final subject offerings each year may vary depending on student numbers and school resourcing considerations.

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SETP Parent Information Night Presentation

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SETP Parent Information Night Presentation

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SETP Parent Information Night Presentation

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Week 2 Presentation to students providing an overview of the SETP process