PRELIMINARY AND HSC COURSE INFORMATION HANDBOOK 2020 - 2021
Northmead Creative &Performing Arts High SchoolPRELIMINARY ANDHSC COURSEINFORMATION HANDBOOK2020 - 2021
PRINCIPAL:Mrs N E VazquezDEPUTY PRINCIPALS:Mrs F CliftonMr M MilneMs M ScottCAREERS ADVISER:Mrs J KoranyiYEAR 10 ADVISER:Ms M Mitchell
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGEIn consultation with your parents you must decide how your education is to continue. It isimportant now for you to understand that education is both a preparation for life and a meansof obtaining future employment. Life in the 21st century demands that we are committed tolifelong learning, with the ability to problem solve using our creativity and imagination. Allstudents improve their prospects for the future by the continuation of their education in anappropriate form.Australians are quickly coming to realise that it is essential to continue with their educationthroughout their lives and to constantly upgrade their skills. Australia now, and even more soin the future, needs a highly skilled workforce that is creative and innovative. There are veryfew jobs for workers without specific skills and/or training, and education.With so many changes occurring in society it is important that your education gives you theopportunity for lifelong learning, It is difficult to predict what jobs will exist in the future. It ispossible that you will follow several very different careers during your working life, associatingchanges with the fast-paced technological changes we see insociety.As Year 10 students you have to decide what pathway your education is to take. Choose thepathway that will best suit your needs.Today students stay at school until they are at least 17 years of age and work towards theaward of a Preliminary Certificate and/or Higher School Certificate. This can be constructed ina variety of ways. Students may opt to complete the HSC in two years or take up to five years.Whichever pathway students choose, there will be flexibility to choose ATAR, Voc. Ed pathway,or a Non ATAR pathway. At Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School we haveplanned a broad curriculum with a wide variety of subjects to meet the individual needs ofstudents.In Year 11 you can study subjects within a structure which allows you to take courses mostsuited to your particular interests, needs and future.Think carefully about your future and be very realistic about the reasons you areselecting subjects. They should be appropriate to your interests, passion, needs andabilities. Research career options to ensure you meet the pre-requisite for possiblecareer learning.Your HSC should be regarded as a very important credential which has many uses. It is notjust a means of gaining entry into tertiary study. Many students do not need an HSC foruniversity. For others it may be a credential for future study at TAFE; for others a credential forapprenticeships, traineeships or employment.There needs to be a balance in the selection of your subjects to reflect the requirements forfuture study or employment and the subjects in which you excel and enjoy.I hope this booklet will assist you to choose wisely and I wish you every success in theeducational pathway you decide to pursue. This information needs to be considered inconjunction with the program of individual advice that you will receive from your family,teachers, Careers Adviser and Senior Executive.I look forward to supporting you in the senior school.N E VazquezPRINCIPALP.Document.Admin.Handbook.Prelim & HSC CoursePage 3
INTRODUCTIONYR 10: THE YEAR OF DECISIONSThis information is designed to provide a guide for students entering the Senior School. Thisis called Stage 6 and is divided into two components:The Preliminary Course (Year 11) and the HSC Course (Year 12)The decision to continue to the Senior years at school is a pathway choice. At sixteen plusstudents often feel the need to gain financial independence and be free of the restrictions theymay have at home, at school and in their social life and this causes many problems both athome and at school.Students must realise that to succeed or indeed achieve any real satisfaction in the SeniorSchool, they MUST ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN EDUCATION.All students must study a minimum of twelve (12) units in Year 11. These Units must include 2Units of English. The remaining Units may be chosen by the student from the whole range ofsubjects.The move to Senior Study is a big one and students must be prepared to commit themselvesto work hard in class and to at least spend 3 hours of homework and study every day ifthey wish to keep up with the senior workload and gain benefit from higher education.Motivation is a vital factor in achieving success. Students must therefore choose the rightsubjects and the right levels within those subjects.Students must also be prepared to develop the following:a) commitment to daily study and homework.b) commitment to listen, take notes and participate in class.c) willingness to balance other activities with a focus on study – ie maintain good time managementskills.d) the necessary skills of fast and efficient reading.e) the ability to organize work and study without constant supervision and teacher directions;f) the necessary skills for successful essay writing and examination conditions;g) effective research and library usage skills.h) the ability to seek help when required.P.Document.Admin.Handbook.Prelim & HSC CoursePage 4
HOW & WHY TO CHOOSEThe subjects you do at school can influence the type of career you choose. Everyone isgood at something! Doing subjects and activities that you like can make life morerewarding and will motivate you to work harder.HOW DO I DECIDE?THE GOLDEN RULES FOR CHOOSING SUBJECTS ABILITYChoose subjects you are good at INTERESTChoose subjects you are interested in MOTIVATIONChoose subjects you really want to learnConsider what subjects would be beneficialfor particular jobs, but only do subjects youare INTERESTED in and/or GOOD atotherwise, you will quickly dislike them andwill not do your best. TAKE TIMESeriously consider your choices, yourdecision, and the effects of your decisionWHAT RULES NOT TO USE FOR CHOOSING SUBJECTS FRIENDS TEACHERS EXCURSIONSMany subjects have excursions - not just one subject. You couldendure years of misery for one particular excursion, if you are notsuited to that subject. ‘RUMOURS’It is pointless to do a subject you are NOT interested in, or NOTgood at because of rumours about scaling. If you perform poorlyin the subject, it is unlikely that you will get into the tertiary course. ‘SOFT OPTIONS’None of the subjects you will have the choice of doing are ‘softoptions’ subjects. Every subject has its own academic rigour. ‘BOYS’SUBJECTS/ ‘GIRLS’SUBJECTSThere are no separate subjects for boys and girls. If you aregood at or interested in a subject, then do it for YOU.Your friends often have different abilities, interests andmotivation to you.Don’t choose a subject because your favourite teacher may beteaching it. Teachers are often given other classes or changeschools. Choose for YOU.P.Document.Admin.Handbook.Prelim & HSC CoursePage 5
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE HSCPreliminary Course (Year 11) Minimum of 12 Units must be studiedHSC Course (Year 12) Minimum of 10 Units must be studied. At NCAPAHS students undertake 12 units of study. Students must satisfactorily complete the Preliminary Course before theyare eligible to commence the corresponding HSC Course.BOTH THE PRELIMINARY AND HSC COURSES MUST INCLUDE: At least six (6) units from Board Developed Courses including at least 2 units ofaBoard Developed Course in English At least three (3) courses of 2 units value or greater At least four (4) subjects (including English) At most six (7) units of courses in Science can count towards Higher School CertificateeligibilityCOURSE COMPLETION CRITERIATo complete satisfactorily a Preliminary or HSC course a student must have: followed the course developed or endorsed by the Board applied himself/herself with diligence and sustained effort to set tasks andexperiences in the course achieved some or all of the course outcomesMost courses are 2 Units 6 periods per cycle 100 marksTYPES OF COURSES(A)Board Developed Courses (ATARCourses)Syllabus developed by NESA Have specific course objectives, structure and course outcomes Two (2) years course – Preliminary HSC course Assessment component External HSC Exam Counts toward ATAR Course, all 2 unit valueSome courses are considered Cat B for ATAR purposes. These include: ALL VET Framework Courses Accounting Exploring Early Childhood Photography Sports Coaching Sport Lifestyle Recreation (SLR) Visual DesignNESA Developed Extension Courses are offered. Both English and Mathematics have Preliminary HSC Extension Courses HSC Extensions are available in History, Music, Languages, Science andsome VET courses.P.Document.Admin.Handbook.Prelim & HSC CoursePage 6
(A)Board Developed Courses (ATAR Courses)SUBJECTAgricultureAncient HistoryBiologyBusiness StudiesChemistryCommunity and Family StudiesDanceDesign and TechnologyDramaEconomicsEngineeringEnglishFood TechnologyGeographyIndustrial TechnologyInformation Processes and TechnologyInvestigating ScienceLanguagesLegal StudiesMathematicsModern HistoryMusicPD/Health/PEPhysicsScience ExtensionStudies of ReligionTextiles and DesignVisual Arts 1.2.3.4.(Continued)PRELIMINARY ANDHSC COURSES(2 UNIT)AgricultureAncient HistoryHSC History Extension1Biology2Business StudiesChemistry2Community and Family StudiesDanceDesign and TechnologyDramaEconomicsEngineeringEnglish StandardEnglish Extension -1 and 2English AdvancedEAL/DFood TechnologyGeographyIndustrial TechnologyInformation Processes and TechnologyInvestigating ScienceLanguage BeginnersLanguage ContinuersLanguage Native SpeakersLegal StudiesStandard 1 & 2MathematicsMathematics Extension – 1 and 2Modern HistoryMusic I3PD/Health/PEPhysics2Science ExtensionStudies of Religion I (1 Unit)Studies of Religion II (2 Unit)4Textiles and DesignVisual ArtsHSC COURSE NOTESA number of subjects include a requirement for the development of project work for either internalor external assessment, for example, Visual Arts, Drama, Design and Technology and Dance.Projects developed for assessment in one subject are not to be used either in full or in part forassessment in any other subject.There is only one (1) History Extension Course. It can be studied with either the Ancient HistoryCourse or the Modern History Course but not both.You may not include any more than six (6) units of the following Science courses: Biology,Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics and Investigating Science in meeting thetwelve (12) Preliminary units.You must study Music Course 2 if you wish to study HSC Extension Music.You may not study both the Studies of Religion II course and the Studies of Religion I course.P.Document.Admin.Handbook.Prelim & HSC CoursePage 7
Whether a class is formed will depend on the number of students electing to study theparticular course and on the availability of teachers.(B)Board Endorsed Courses (Non ATAR) Syllabus endorsed by NESA tocater for special interest. 2 Unit Courses1 or 2 year coursesAssessment ComponentNo external HSC Exam - internal testingDoes NOT count towards ATARAt Northmead Creative & Performing Arts High School, Board EndorsedCourses offered are:English Studies 2 Unit (Yr12 only)Exploring Early Childhood 2 UnitPhotography & Digital Imaging 2 UnitSport, Lifestyle and Recreation 2 UnitVisual Design 2 Unit(C)VET CoursesVocational Education and Training Courses are either Board Developed or Board EndorsedCourses.VET Board Endorsed Courses Can only be one via TAFE and are called EVET courses.VET Board Developed courses are grouped into frameworks in: Business ServicesConstructionInformation TechnologyTourism and Hospitality Metal and EngineeringPrimary IndustriesRetailEntertainmentFramework Courses: Are competency based Have mandatory two (2) week workplace component Gain HSC and ASQA Industry accreditation Include an optional written HSC Exam Can count towards ATAR (if students selects to sit for HSC exam)At Northmead Creative & Performing Arts High School FrameworkCourses offered are:ConstructionHospitalityEntertainmentSports CoachingRetailAssistant Dance TeachingP.Document.Admin.Handbook.Prelim & HSC CoursePage 8
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY TO UNIVERSITYATAR – AUSTRALIAN TERTIARY ADMISSIONS RANKINTRODUCTIONAdmission to most University courses in New South Wales is based on performance in the HigherSchool Certificate. Applicants for each course are ranked in order of merit using the Australian TertiaryAdmission Rank (ATAR). This is calculated using the student’s scaled examination marks andmoderated school assessment marks.The ATAR serves two purposes. It is used to select students for the limited number of places availablein University courses and so allow the fairest possible assessment between students with differingbackgrounds and choices of subjects. It is also used to indicate the likelihood of success at Universityand so must give some additional weight to those subjects and levels which prepare students for tertiarystudy.ATAR RULESBefore a student can have a ATAR calculated, he/she must first satisfy the eligibility requirements.Eligibility for a ATAR To be eligible for a ATAR a student must complete at least ten (10) units of Board DevelopedCourses including at least two (2) units of English. The Board Developed courses must include at least three (3) courses of two units or greater,and at least four (4) subjects. Students must complete at least 8 units of Category Courses.Calculation of the ATARThe ATAR will be based on an aggregate of scaled marks in ten units of Board Developed coursescomprising: the best two (2) units of English, plus best eight (8) units from the remaining units, subject to the provision that no more than two(2) units of Category B courses be included.Category B subjects include: Construction Hospitality Cafe Skills Business Services Entertainment Any other EVET Framework courses such as Tourism,Retail.UNIVERSITY ADMISSION – PRE-REQUISITES AND ASSUMED KNOWLEDGEIf you are considering a career which requires a course of study at University then you should beaware of the fact that entrance to the course may depend on the subjects you have chosen for theHSC and not just the ATAR you receive. Therefore, all students must be aware of the CoursePrerequisites and/or Subject Prerequisites, and/or Assumed Knowledge that may be required forentrance to the course of their choice. Consult your Careers Adviser as well as specific lim & HSC CoursePage 9
STUDYING EXTERNAL COURSES WHILST AT NORTHMEAD1. EVET (TAFE - Delivered Vocational Education and Training) are vocational courses studied at a TAFE College in Years 11 and 12 as part of yourHSCcount towards both your HSC and a TAFE qualificationcan give you a nationally recognized qualificationallow you to gain work related skillsmay provide advanced standing for TAFE or further educationare designed for all studentsare available in a variety of industry areasDo EVET Courses count towards my ATAR?Industry Curriculum Framework courses are Board Developed and can contribute to your ATARif 240 hr course and examination is completed.Industry Curriculum Framework courses at TAFE include: Business ServicesConstructionEntertainmentInformation TechnologyMetal and Engineering RetailTourism and Hospitality Tourism (Sales/Office) Hospitality(Accommodation)Non-Framework CoursesAccounting counts towards an ATAR.All other Courses are Board Endorsed and contribute to your HSC but do not give you a ATAR.Examples of courses are: Child Studies, Radio Broadcasting, Music Industry, Motor MechanicsPlumbing, Animal Care, Hairdressing etc.Students interested in EVET courses for 2019 need to complete a SEPARATEApplication Form, which must be handed in with your subject selection form.Late applications are accepted, but places are limited, as students from other schoolsare also competing for positions.Student SelectionStudents are advised to speak to the Career Adviser, Ms Koranyi to select a course whichbest meets their educational and vocational needs.Students must include their TAFE course as one of the 12 units to be selected.Students can expect to receive notification of acceptance/non acceptance by November. Most TAFEcourses usually run from 1.30 – 5.30pm, i.e. partly during school hours and may therefore clash with othersubjects on the timetable. It is the responsibility of the student to negotiate this with his/her class teacherand careers adviser early next year.EVET courses will be timetabled for a Monday afternoon, and students must select TAFE on that line ofsubjects.See separate pages outlining the EVET courses being offered by Western Sydney Institute ofTAFE, delivered at Colleges at Baulkham Hills, Blacktown, Nirimba, Mount Druitt and Penrith and alsoat South Western Sydney Institute of TAFE at Granville College.P.Document.Admin.Handbook.Prelim & HSC CoursePage 10
EXTERNAL COURSES (Continued)2.THE OPEN HIGH SCHOOL/DISTANCE EDUCATIONThis is a correspondence school which, under certain conditions, provides courses which arenot part of a school’s timetabled curriculum. Students undertaking any correspondencecourse should be highly self-motivated independent learners and prepared to complete setwork with a minimum of supervision (cost depending on the subject). The school is onlyallowed to enrol a very limited number of students in the Open High School. Further detailsare available from the Careers Office.3.SATURDAY LANGUAGE SCHOOLAs indicated, students attend classes on a Saturday at one of a number of high schoolsacross Sydney. Students are instructed in a range of community language to HSC level aslong as their school is unable to provide a course in their background language.Students must gain permission from their home school for enrolment to be carried out.Application forms available from Careers Office and must be completed by November.CHANGING SUBJECTS OR COURSESIt is not advisable to have the attitude that you can ‘try out’ subjects and changethem if you don’t like them. It is wiser to find out as much as you can about coursesBEFORE you select them. The time to find out is NOW. Changing a subject orcourse can result in hours of extra work to catch up because the Preliminary Courserequirements have to be met in every subject.The NSW Education Standards Authority has rules governing this changingprocess. Any student who wishes to change courses or subjects must consult withyour Student Adviser, Careers Adviser and Principal for the application process.The subjects on offer for students have been organised by Key Learning Areas.-English (the only mandatory KLA)CAPA – the Creative and Performing ArtsHSIE - Human Society and Its EnvironmentLOTE – Languages other than EnglishMATHEMATICSPDHPE – Personal Development, Health and Physical EducationSCIENCETAS – Technical and Applied SciencesVET – Vocational Educational CoursesIt is important to note that many senior courses have a mandatory fee associated.P.Document.Admin.Handbook.Prelim & HSC CoursePage 11
Key Learning AreaSubjectsENGLISHEnglish Standard13English Advanced14English EAL/D15English Studies16English Extension 117English Extension 218Dance19Drama20Music Course 121Music Course 222HSC Music Extension23Photography Digital Imaging24Visual Arts25Visual Design26Ancient History27Business Studies28Economics29Geography30History Extension31Legal Studies32Modern History33Studies of Religion34Japanese Beginners35Japanese Continuers36Mathematics Advanced38Mathematics Extension 1 and 240Mathematics Standard 1 & 244PD/H/PE46Sport Lifestyle and igating Science52Physics53Community and Family Studies54Design and Technology55Engineeri
(A) Board Developed Courses (ATAR Courses) (Continued) SUBJECT PRELIMINARY ANDHSCCOURSES (2 UNIT) Agriculture. Agriculture. Ancient History . Ancient History . HSC History Extension. 1. Biology . Biology. 2. Business Studies . Business Studies . Chemistry 2. Chemistry . Community and Family Studies . Community and Family Studies . Dance . Dance .
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HSC Assessment Schedule 2020 - 2021 2 Assessment Calendar 3 Contact List 4 . HSC Assessment Policy 5-14. Year 12 Curriculum 15 . HSC Assessment Policy English Faculty 16-20. HSC Assessment Policy Mathematics Faculty 21-25. HSC Assessment Policy Science Faculty 26-32.
of a subject at Preliminary prior to attempting that subject at HSC level. HSC Courses run from early Term 4 in Year 11 until October of Year 12 when the HSC exams commence. Preliminary Courses Students must study at least 12 units at Preliminary level. Most subjects are worth 2 units,
at Preliminary prior to attempting that subject at HSC level. HSC Courses run from early Term 4 in Year 11 until October of Year 12 when the HSC exams commence. Preliminary Courses Students must study at least 12 units at Preliminary level. Most subjects are worth 2 units,
understand the capabilities of all 23 calculation modules and 12 databases. This course also provides an understanding of the potential applications of HSC. The target of the Basic HSC Course is to teach the participants what can be done with the HSC package and what cannot be done.
-HSC Assessment 2020- 1 - Assessment in the HSC Course To qualify for the Higher School Certificate students must satisfactorily complete a preliminary pattern of study comprising at least 12 units and an HSC pattern of study comprising at least 10 units. Both patterns must in
