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2020 Handbook
ELLEN PUZEY, Wasted Time, 2018. Graphite on paper 841 x 594 mm
This handbook outlines courses of study and provides College information.
Discover what the college has to offer – we are here to support you in your transition from secondary
education to the life of further study or work.
Further information about the college is available at www.canberrac.act.edu.au
or contact the College on ph.61423288
2 Launceston Street, Phillip ACT 2606 | Phone 02 6142 3288 | Fax 02 6142 3337 | www.canberrac.act.edu.au | Facebook
2 Launceston Street, Phillip ACT 2606 | Phone 02 6142 3288 | Fax 02 6142 3337 | www.canberrac.act.edu.au | Facebook
CONTENTS
Welcome to Canberra college ................. 4 ESL Bridging (A) ............................... 25
English Integrating the Australian Specialist Methods Mathematics (T) 35
College Information ................................. 5 Curriculum (T) ............................ 25 Mathematical Methods Integrating
Student Services ................................ 5 Literature Integrating the Australian Australian Curriculum (T) .......... 35
Choosing Your Courses ...................... 5 Curriculum (T) ............................ 25 Mathematical Applications
Certificate Requirements ................... 6 Essential English Integrating the Integrating Australian
Employment Pathways ...................... 7 Australian Curriculum (A) .......... 26 Curriculum (T)............................ 35
An overview of certification .................... 8 English as a Second Language (ESL Essential Mathematics integrating
Glossary of Terms ............................. 9 Integrating the Australian Australian Curriculum A/M ...... 36
Course selection ...................................... 9 Curriculum) (T/A) ...................... 26 Media .................................................... 36
Package Planner ............................. 10 Philosophy (T/A) .............................. 27 Media (T/A) ..................................... 36
Courses Offered in 2019 ...................... 11 Fashion and Textiles .............................. 27 Music ..................................................... 37
Textiles and Fashion (T/A) ............... 27 Music (A) ......................................... 37
Assessment and certification ................. 12
Assessment ...................................... 12 History ................................................... 28 Music Industry (C)............................ 37
Course outlines ................................ 12 History (T/A) .................................... 28 Music (T) .......................................... 37
Unit Outlines .................................... 12 Hospitality and Food Studies ................. 29 Jazz (A/T) ......................................... 37
Unit Grades...................................... 12 Hospitality (C) ................................. 29 Photography .......................................... 38
Appeals ............................................ 12 Food Science and Management (T) . 29 Photography (T/A) ........................... 38
Breaches of Academic Discipline ..... 13 Food for Life (A) ............................... 29 HOPE...................................................... 39
Recognition ..................................... 13 Information Technology ........................ 30 Sports Development (T/A/M) .......... 39
Status............................................... 13 Information Technology (T/A/V)...... 30 Exercise Science (T/A/M) ................. 39
Variation to Assessment .................. 13 Information Technology — Health & Wellbeing (T/A/M) ........... 39
ACT Scaling Test (AST) ..................... 13 Programming Stream (A/T/V) Year Physical Education Studies (A/M) .... 39
Additional programs .............................. 13 11 and 12................................... 30 Outdoor and Environment Education
Vocational Education....................... 14 Information Technology - Digital Media (T/A/M/R) ................................. 40
ANU Extension ................................. 15 Stream (A/T/V) .......................... 30 Sport (R) .......................................... 40
Big Picture Academy ........................ 16 Languages .............................................. 31 Registered Units .................................... 41
Pre-Med Program ............................ 16 Assessment ...................................... 31
Science................................................... 42
Sports Academy .............................. 16 English (R) ........................................ 31
Biology (T/A).................................... 42
CCCares ........................................... 16 Translating &Interpreting Skills(T) ... 31
Human Biology (T/A) ....................... 42
Futures & Inclusion Support............. 18 Chinese (T/A) ................................... 31
Chemistry (T) ................................... 42
Behavioural Sciences ............................. 19 Indonesian ( T/A)……………………………31
Physics (T) ........................................ 42
Psychology (T/A) .............................. 19 French (T/A) .................................... 32
Pre-Med .......................................... 43
Sociology (T/A) ............................... 19 German (T/A) ................................... 32
Additional Science Activities ............ 44
Italian (T/A) ..................................... 32
Commerce and Social Sciences .............. 20 Technology ............................................ 44
Japanese (T/A) ................................. 32
Accounting (T/A).............................. 20 Automotive Technology (A) ............. 44
Business (T/A) .................................. 20 Library Services ...................................... 33
Design Technology &Graphics (T/A) 44
Business Services (A/V) .................... 20 Mathematics .......................................... 34 Furniture Making (A) ....................... 45
Economics (T/A) ............................... 20 Mathematics (T) ............................. 34 Metal Engineering (A) ..................... 45
Commerce (T/A) .............................. 21 Specialist Mathematics Integrating
Tourism and Event Management .......... 46
Legal Studies (T/A)........................... 21 Australian Curriculum (T) .......... 34
Tourism and Event Management
Global Studies T/A ........................... 21 Specialist Methods Integrating
(T/A/V/M) ................................. 46
Australian Curriculum (T) .......... 34
Community Services .............................. 22 Visual Art ............................................... 46
Mathematical Methods Integrating
Social and Community Work (A) ............ 22 Australian Curriculum (T) ....................... 34 Ceramics (T/A) ................................ 47
Dance ..................................................... 23 Mathematical Applications Integrating Visual Art (T/A) ............................... 47
Dance (T/A) ..................................... 23 Australian Curriculum (T) .......... 34
Drama .................................................... 24 Specialist Mathematics Integrating
Drama (T/A) .................................... 24 Australian Curriculum (T) .......... 35
English Courses ...................................... 25
English (T) ........................................ 25
Literature (T).................................... 25
Essential English (A)......................... 25
ESL (T/A) .......................................... 25
2020 3
Canberra College
Welcome from the Principal
Canberra College values learning and is focused on All students are strongly encouraged and supported
developing all our students in preparation for the to follow a course of study that reflects their
world of today and tomorrow. All students interests, passions and learning styles. A range of
complete an educational package which leads to student support services are also available across
the award of an ACT Senior Certificate. the college to provide pastoral care, course advice,
counselling services, career planning and study
The college provides a range of programs that options.
reflect the diversity of pathways our students can
pursue. Pathways of learning include Tertiary, Canberra College is a place where students are
Accredited and Vocational courses where nationally supported, connected, challenged and inspired to
recognised training packages and Australian School be learners, researchers and innovators!
Based Apprenticeships can be included. Courses are
delivered in a variety of ways; through traditional I look forward to welcoming you to our college.
and contemporary classes or targeted programs. Michael Battenally
These speciality programs include a Big Picture
Academy, Futures Program, International Student Principal
Program and CCCares.
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College information
Student Services with an eye for getting into a particular career or course.
There are other reasons such as learning something new
The Student Services team includes an Executive
and following up on an interest. Students who embark
Teacher, four Student Advisors, administrative officers
with enthusiasm and readiness to work at their best
and a School Psychologist. They work in conjunction with
usually find that most subjects are enjoyable. That’s not
the Careers and Work Experience team. The Student
to say that schoolwork is always easy or fun!
Services team works with students to:
Application for University Entrance
• assist in the transition to pathways beyond school,
including gaining university or CIT entrance, Application for places in all public universities in NSW
apprenticeships, traineeships or the world of work and ACT is made through the University Admission
• coordinate course selection for new and continuing Centre (UAC). Entry to particular courses is competitive
students and offers of a place are made on the basis of a ranking
• provide assistance with academic, social or personal called the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
concerns for students and stakeholders When each course quota is filled and the cut-off is
• monitor packages, points and absences established, no other applications are accepted.
Students must accept an offer of a place by the due date
The Student Services team works as a liaison between otherwise the offer will lapse.
students, parents and staff; the Student Services area is
open throughout the school day for appointments and The UAC Guide, which contains course information cut-
casual drop-ins. offs from previous years and application procedures, is
issued to students in August of their final year.
iGroup (Information Group) and Student Meetings Information sessions on course selection and application
iGroups meet each Monday for 30 minutes. This is procedures are run by the College to help students with
compulsory for all students. iGroup teachers their applications.
communicate to students various college notices such as
For states other than NSW and ACT, students must
sporting events, excursions, career and study
obtain the application forms and cut-off information
opportunities. The iGroup teachers monitor student
from the relevant admission centres. For addresses and
attendance and that study packages are on track for
contact numbers, refer to the UAC Guide or the Careers
completion. They also ensure that students’ personal
Office at the college.
details are updated. They are the first port of call for
students who are experiencing difficulties. Prerequisite Subjects for University Entrance
Student Year Meetings occur regularly during this time As well as meeting the ATAR cut-off, some tertiary
slot and are a forum for guest speakers, presentations courses require students to have studied certain subjects
and the acknowledgment of student achievements. The or gained a minimum standard of attainment in Year 11
meetings are run by members of the Student Leadership and 12. This is referred to as prerequisite study or
Group (SLG). These meetings are also a compulsory assumed knowledge. Details of courses requiring this
component of iGroup. knowledge and achievement levels are in the UAC Guide.
This information is also available in the Year 10 guide,
Choosing Your Courses University Entry Requirements, distributed to all high
The best guides to course selection at college are your schools. Both publications are available on the web at
interests and successes to date. Most students coming to http://www.uac.edu.au/schoolink/year-10.shtml
the College have not yet decided on a career. Even those
Special Entrance Requirements for University
who have strong ideas need to keep their options open.
Entrance and CIT
Things change in the work force, at universities and in
the lives of students. Some students will need to include Some University and CIT courses such as Art, Drama,
specific subjects based on tertiary prerequisites and Music and Design require students to have relevant
students can check this through Student Services or skills, experience and folios of work in addition to
Careers. obtaining a Senior Secondary Certificate. Students may
be required to
Students are expected to enrol in 5 subjects at the
beginning of Year 11. Not all courses need to be studied
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attend interviews, auditions and special testing as part of Early Exit Program — Students studying for a
the application for each course. The UAC Year 10 Booklet Senior Secondary Certificate
and the UAC Guide contain information detailing these Students who have gained 17 standard units for an
requirements. The Student Services/Careers Advisors can Accredited package by the end of their third semester or
provide current information for any course. middle of their fourth semester may apply to be released
from the College ahead of other Year 12 students. These
Scholarships and Cadetships for University students are invited to the Year 12 Graduation, Year 12
Entrance Breakfast and Formal.
Students requiring financial assistance to undertake
tertiary study should consider applying for a cadetship or
scholarship. These are advertised in the major Certificate Requirements
metropolitan newspapers and application is made The following five documents are available which report
directly to each university or industry group. An offer of studies undertaken at the Canberra College.
assistance is based on academic achievement and
cadetship applicants are required to sit a test and have ACT Senior Secondary Certificate
an interview. Details are available from the Student This Certificate is issued at the end of Year 12 showing
Services and Careers Advisors. results obtained in all units completed. It is issued by the
ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies. To receive this
Application to the Canberra Institute of certificate at the end of Year 12, students must
Technology (CIT) satisfactorily complete 17 standard units with at least
Applications for places in higher level courses such as four accredited minors from at least three different
Advanced Diploma and Diploma courses are made by course areas in their package. (See Glossary). Students
postal enrolments in response to newspaper and on line are required to complete at least one course in English to
advertisements. A Senior Secondary Certificate is be awarded this certificate.
required and attendance at Information Sessions run by
CIT (again advertised) is essential for some courses. ATAR Statement
Students wishing to enter a Certificate Course will need a Students who wish to go on to tertiary study will also be
Year 10 Certificate and should apply directly to CIT in given this statement which shows each student’s ranking
person. Sessions are run to assist students with course compared to all other students in the ACT, plus an
information and their applications. Aggregate Score. It is issued by the ACT Board of Senior
Secondary Studies. This statement entitles those who
Australian School Based Apprenticeships (ASBAs)
qualify for it to be considered for admission by Australian
An Australian School Based Apprenticeship (ASBA) is a tertiary institutions. The ATAR shows the University
system of training to help students gain entry into their Admission Rank compared to all other students in
chosen industry. Students are able to enter into a Australia, which is the criterion used for tertiary
traineeship on a part time basis whilst remaining at entrance, and the Aggregate Score which is the score
school. ASBAs are available in a number of industries. from which the University Admission Rank is derived.
Students can consult the staff in the Careers Office about
these. To receive this statement students must complete a
study program from A, T, H, M, C, E, R and V Courses (see
Apprenticeships and Traineeships Glossary) which accrue a minimum of 20 standard units.
Students looking for on-the-job training should consider There must be at least 18 A, T, H, M, C and E standard
an apprenticeship or traineeship to develop personal units and these must be arranged into courses to form
work skills and job specific skills. Employers offering either:
these training programs advertise in the daily • five major courses
newspapers and are listed at Centrelink and with private
• four major courses and one minor course
providers. Information is available from Student
Services/ Careers Advisors. • three major courses and three minor courses
(of these, at least three majors and one minor must
be T courses and at least one course must be English)
• in addition, students must sit the ACT Scaling Test
(AST). This is held in September of year 12
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Australian Qualifications Framework Vocational Education Involves:
— Cert I and Cert II • Courses that are developed for students to meet the
Students who successfully complete Vocational Courses needs and standards of local industry (employers)
(V/C Courses), including participation in Structured Work • Courses which are competency based; students
Placements where applicable (‘on the job training’) will demonstrate their skills in a workplace environment
be granted a nationally recognised Certificate I or • Courses which may have a period of on-the-job
Certificate II under the Australian Qualifications training with an employer
Framework.
Students who undertake Vocational (V/C) Courses
Employment Pathways • Gain practical work related skills that employers
The College provides Vocational Education and Training, recognise
which is responsive to the changing needs of students in • Gain credit transfer and/or advanced standing into
today’s workforce. Students can select work based other training courses
programs which are designed to articulate into further • Gain a nationally recognised vocational qualification
study and assist students to obtain employment upon in addition to the ACT Senior Secondary Certificate
graduation. The courses have been developed in • Make valuable contacts with employers
partnership with industry, unions and employers.
• Try out a possible career before finishing Year 12
As a nationally accredited Registered Training • Prepare themselves for the world of work
Organisation (RTO), the College is able to provide
structured work–based training which has been
approved at a national level. Students are able to
graduate with full or partial VET qualifications that are
recognised across Australia.
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An overview of certification 2020 8 Canberra College
Course selection
ACT Senior Secondary Certificate
Glossary of Terms
Formerly known as Year 12 Certificate
The following explains terms that apply to courses at
Canberra College. Vocational (V) Course
These courses are industry approved and will give
Accredited (A) Course
advanced standing in some CIT and TAFE courses.
An ‘A’ course provides a general education and is Students can gain a nationally recognised Certificate I or
designed to meet the needs of students studying in Years Certificate II if the course is fully completed.
11 and 12. It does not contribute to a student’s ATAR
calculation. Major Course
A minimum of three and a half semester units is required
Competency based (C) Course
for a major course.
A ‘C’ Course provides vocational education but can’t
contribute to ATAR calculation. Only one ‘C’ or ‘E’ course Double Major
can be included in the minimum requirements for Year A minimum of seven semester units is required for a
12 certification. double major course.
External Vocational (E) Course Major/Minor
‘E’ classification is given to a Board registered course, A minimum of five and a half semester units is required
Vocational program Industry 1, which leads to a for a major/minor course.
nationally recognised vocational qualification (Certificate
or Statement of Attainment) and is delivered by an Minor Course
external Registered Training Organisation. Only one ‘C’ A minimum of two semester units or equivalent is
or ‘E’ course can be included in the requirements for required for a minor course.
Year 12 certification.
Half Semester Unit (Quadrimester)
Higher education (H) Course A half semester unit has a value of 0.5.
An ‘H’ course is designed and accredited by an Australian
higher education provider. On successful completion of Semester Unit
the course, students will be given recognition towards an A standard semester unit has a value of 1.0.
undergraduate degree with that provider.
ACT Scaling Test (AST)
Modified (M) Course The ACT Scaling Test is a test designed to obtain
An ‘M’ course provides appropriate educational information about students’ aptitude for study at post-
experiences for students with specific disabilities. secondary level. It measures quantitative and verbal
reasoning through multiple choice components, a short
Registered (R) Unit/Course response test and an extended written response to a set
An ‘R’ course is designed to provide learning experiences topic. The results are used by the BSSS to scale course
in personal development, recreational, community and scores and thus provide parity between colleges and
work related activities. courses. This test occurs in September every year and all
students who are seeking an ATAR must sit it.
Tertiary accredited (T) Course
A ‘T’ course provides the study skills and knowledge Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)
considered necessary for higher education and further ATAR is a percentile rank which compares the
study. Scores obtained in a designated number of ‘T’ performance of one student with other Year 12 students.
courses are used to calculate a student’s ATAR. It is used as the basis for entrance to universities.
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Package Planner
You may find it useful to fill in this sheet in order to get a clear picture of which subjects you should choose for Years 11 and
12. Fill it out in pencil so that you can make changes easily.
My goals at college are: ..................................................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................................................................................
My career goal is: ...........................................................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................................................................................
To reach my career goal I need a : Senior Secondary Certificate only
T package
Therefore, my study package should be something like this …...
Year 11 Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 Subject4 Subject 5 Subject 6*
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year 12 Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 Subject4 Subject 5 Subject 6*
Semester 1
Semester 2
* 5 subjects per semester is a minimum. We highly recommend beginning a T course with all T subjects.
Checklist
In my package, have I selected courses I will enjoy and do well in? ..............................................................................................
How many ‘T’ courses have I chosen? ............................................................................................................................................
How many ‘A’ courses have I chosen?............................................................................................................................................
I will have majors in: .......................................................................................................................................................................
I will have minors in: .......................................................................................................................................................................
2020 10 Canberra CollegeCourses offered in 2019
Special Programs
Arts
Big Picture
Art (T/A)
CCCares
Ceramics (T/A)
Futures and Inclusion Support Program
Dance (T/A)
Drama (T/A)
Information Technology
Jazz (T/A)
IT - Digital Media Stream (T/A/V)
Media (T/A) IT - Programming and Robotics Stream (T/V)
Music (T/A)
Music Industry (C) Languages
Photography (T/A) Chinese (T/A)
French (T/A)
Commerce & Social Sciences German (T/A)
Accounting (T/A) Italian (T/A)
Business Services (A/V) Japanese (T/A)
Business (T/A) Translating and Interpreting (T)
Commerce (T/A) Indonesian ( T/A)
Economics (T/A)
Legal Studies (T/A) Mathematics
Global Studies (T/A) Essential Mathematics integrating Australian Curriculum (A)
Mathematical Applications Integrating Aus Curriculum (T)
Humanities Mathematical Methods Integrating Australian Curriculum (T)
English Integrating the Australian Curriculum (T) Specialist Methods Integrating Australian Curriculum (T)
Literature Integrating the Australian Curriculum (T) Specialist Mathematics Integrating Australian Curriculum (T)
Essential English Integrating the Australian Curriculum (A)
ESL Integrating the Australian Curriculum (English as a Health, Outdoor Education and Physical Education (HOPE)
Second Language) (T/A) Exercise Science (T/A/M)
ESL Bridging Integrating the Australian Curriculum (English Outdoor and Environment Education (T/A/M/R)
as a Second Language) (A)
Physical Education Studies (A/M)
History (T/A)
Sports Development (T/A/M)
Ancient History (T/A) (Integrating Australian Curriculum)
Health and Wellbeing (T/A/M)
Modern History (T/A) (Integrating Australian Curriculum)
Pre-Modern History (T/A/M) (aligning with Australian
Behavioural Science
Curriculum)
Psychology (T/A)
Philosophy (T/A)
Sociology (T/A)
Social and Community Work (A)
Hospitality & Food Studies
Sciences
Food for life (A)
Biology (T/A)
Food Science & Management (T)
Chemistry (T)
Hospitality (C)
Human Biology (T/A)
Physics (T)
Technology
Pre-Med (R)
Automotive Technology (A)
Design Technology & Graphics (T/A)
Tourism and Event Management
Textiles & Fashion (A/T/M)
Tourism Studies (A/V/T)
Furniture Making (A)
Metal Engineering (A)
11 Canberra College
2020Assessment and certification
Assessment students receive P (pass) grades. Students are advised of
Assessment in all courses at Canberra College is internal, the criteria for grades at the beginning of each unit. A Q
continuous and cumulative. There are no external grade can be awarded for participation in C Courses.
examinations. Student performance over a range of The ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies provides a set of
assessment tasks is taken into account when arriving at grade descriptors for each course studied. These grades are
unit grades and course scores (for T courses) completed used by all colleges in the ACT system and appear on the
at minor, major, major/minor and double major level. Senior Secondary Certificate
The assessment instruments used vary from course to The grade descriptors have been based on the following
course and sometimes from unit to unit. They are models.
defined in course frameworks and fully described in
course documents approved at the time of accreditation. A. Awarded to those students who have very high
achievement in all aspects of the unit of study. They
Course outlines understand the most difficult ideas of the unit,
Course Outlines are available in the College library or demonstrate initiative, can identify and solve problems
from the Executive Teachers in each faculty. The written and are able to communicate their ideas clearly.
Course Outline describes: B. Awarded to those students who have achieved a high
• the objectives of the course level of understanding in the unit studied and are able
to apply the skills learned in the unit to a wide range of
• the content of the course
problems.
• the criteria for the course
C. Awarded to those students who understand most of the
• the course score calculations important ideas and have learned many of the skills
• moderating and scaling procedures covered in the unit to a level which would allow them to
continue appropriate study in the area or to carry out
Typical assessment methods include written tests, oral
work requiring these skills.
presentations, essays and assignments, research work,
reports, practical work and other measures appropriate D. Awarded to those students who know the basic
to the material being studied. In some units, terminology of the area of study, have learned some of
assessments may be based partly on material the skills and understand some of the important ideas
encountered during excursions. Detailed copies of all covered in the unit.
college courses, accredited by the BSSS, are available E. Awarded to those students who although having met
from the college as well as on line from the BSSS the requirements for attendance and completion of
website. work, have learned few of the skills covered by the unit.
To complete a unit satisfactorily, students must comply
Unit Outlines
with the College’s expectations with regard to attendance
At the beginning of each unit, every student receives a and with the requirements for completion of work in that
copy of the Unit Outline which describes: unit. Students who do not comply with these requirements
• the unit objectives will not be assessed and receive a void (V) grade.
• the unit content
• attendance requirements
Appeals
• the assessment tasks and the due dates Students have rights of appeal at every stage of the
assessment process: against the procedures by which marks
• grade descriptors
are given as the result of individual assessment tasks, against
unit grades and scores or course scores. Detailed advice
Unit Grades
about appeals and appeal procedures is available from the
For every successfully completed T or A unit, students ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies website. They are
are awarded an A-E grade for that unit, with A being the also available from the Assessment Coordinator or from the
highest grade. In some courses, such as Registered Student Assessment Handbook and iGroup teachers.
courses (R),
12 Canberra College
2020Breaches of Academic Discipline Variation to Assessment
Since college assessments are used for a number of public Variation to Assessment is the process by which
purposes, it is essential that their integrity be maintained. allowance may be made to vary normal assessment
Attempts to subvert that integrity by any form of dishonest procedures for a student who, as a result of
dealing or misrepresentation with respect to any part of the misadventure or illness, has been disadvantaged in terms
assessment process, including any form of plagiarism, are of assessment for part of a semester unit.
regarded very seriously by both the College and the Board
Any claim for variation to assessment must be supported
of Senior Secondary Studies. A copy of the Departmental
by a medical certificate(or other documentation) and
plagiarism policy is available on request.
negotiated in conjunction with Student Services.
Recognition
ACT Scaling Test (AST)
Recognition may be awarded in specified units where a
All Year 12 students who require an aggregate score and
student has studied work deemed by the College to be the
percentile ranking for tertiary entrance must sit for the
equivalent of Year 11 or 12 studies in units offered by the
ACT Scaling Test. The ACT Scaling Test is used to scale the
College.
students’ course scores including the best three tertiary
Status majors and 0.6 of the next best tertiary course score and
these are combined to form the students’ Aggregate
The College may award status in specified units when a
Scores. The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is
student is unable to complete work because of illness or
a percentile ranking calculated from the Aggregate
misadventure. Status is awarded in these circumstances
Scores. Since individual and college results depend on
only if a student has completed insufficient assessment in a
the students’ performance in the AST, students are
unit to justify the award of a grade on the A to E scale. This
expected to attend every AST practice and preparation
will only happen with documentary evidence.
session offered.
Additional programs
Canberra College offers access to a wide range of special
programs including:
• Nationally Certified Vocational Education and ASBAs
• ANU Extension for senior secondary students
• Big Picture Academy
• Pre-Med Program
• Sports Academy
• CCCares
• Futures: Learning and Inclusion Support Program
• WINN@CC: one to one tutoring and mentoring
2020 13 Canberra CollegeVocational education and training (VET) is a term used to
describe education and training arrangements designed to
prepare people for work or to improve the knowledge and
skills of people who are already working. It also describes
one of the three major sectors of education and training,
the other two being school and higher education sectors.
Vocational Education VET programs offer students a wide range of educational
experiences directly involved with work and career
The College offers and delivers Vocational Education
opportunities. These can range from Certificate 1 through
courses and services and issues nationally recognised
six levels of the Australian Qualifications Framework, to
qualifications through the BSSS (the Board of Senior
Advanced Diplomas.
Secondary Studies).
The College offers a comprehensive Vocational Recognition of Prior Learning
Education program. If a student has experience that may be relevant to a
Training packages may be offered from the list below: vocational course that they intend to enrol in, they are
entitled to seek acknowledgement of this experience
• Business Administration (see Commerce, Legal and
through the ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’, known as
Social Sciences)
‘RPL’.
• Hospitality (see Hospitality & Food Studies)
• Information Technology (see Information If you apply for RPL you will be asked to supply evidence to
Technology) support your application. This evidence may include
examples of relevant life experiences, work experiences,
• Music Industry (see Music)
details of study or training, and references from people
• Tourism (see Tourism and Event Management) who can confirm your claim. You will be given guidance
Please consult Faculty Areas in the table of contents for about the collection of evidence as well as an Information
information about these vocational courses. Kit. RPL can only be given to a whole unit of Competency
and therefore you must address all the elements and
Vocational Education provides students with the relevant criteria in the document provided by the teacher.
industry skills and knowledge to gain certification for
articulation into CIT courses or directly into further Your application will be considered by teachers at the
employment. College and you will probably be asked to come for an
interview to give you an opportunity to itemise your
The structure of the course is as follows: experiences and skills and relate them to the course.
Students complete a year 11/12 package at If your application is successful, it will mean that you will
Tertiary/Accredited level, adding their vocational studies be exempt from parts of the course, and you may be able
to help them complete gain a year 12 qualification. to complete the vocational aspects of your course in a
Students successfully undertaking vocational studies will: shorter time.
• be deemed competent against a National Training
RPL is available to all students who enrol in a vocational
Package and receive a nationally recognised
course at the College.
certificate.
• often be required to complete Structured Work Credit Transfer for Students
Placements, as part of the National Training Package Students with vocational qualifications from Canberra
that they are enrolled in. College are entitled to Credit Transfer in relevant courses
to other Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). Credit
Vocational Education Transfer ensures that students do not need to repeat
Canberra College has developed a comprehensive training for competencies that they have already achieved.
vocational education curriculum in order to provide Students can therefore save themselves course fees and
students with the relevant skills, knowledge and training time. This also ensures that duplication of
attitudes necessary for their entry into employment, certification will not occur.
training and further education.
2020 14 Canberra CollegeStudents will usually need to produce their vocational Animal Studies Multimedia
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new doors for students and business. Year 11 and 12
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students can spend up to two full days per week on-the-job
and complete their Senior Secondary Certificate along with Business Administration Retail
a nationally recognised certificate (usually a Certificate II). Library Hairdressing
Apprenticeships are flexible, offering both the student and Desktop Publishing Sports Administration
the employer many options for completion of on-the-job
training. It is a mutual agreement between the trainee and
the employer. The College has access to a wide range of
employee networks within the ACT and can assist in the
facilitation of Australian School Based Apprenticeships
ASBA features include:
• a Training Contract which links to an industrial award or
agreement, signed by an employer and the student in ANU Extension
employment based training (if the student is under 18
The ANU Extension Program provides students with a
parent/guardian signature is required)
taste of the university learning experience, and an
• the training component is undertaken by a Registered
opportunity to study courses using facilities and staff
Training Organisation (RTO), such as a public or private
located on the ANU campus. Courses are developed and
training provider, eg: CIT
delivered by ACT college teachers and ANU staff.
• attainment of a senior secondary certificate and a VET Students who successfully complete the program will
qualification as part of the student’s Year 12 package gain credit towards their studies at ANU in each of the
• attendance at school/college, work and training subject areas completed. Completed units will also be
listed on the Senior Secondary Certificate and a
Nationally Recognised Qualifications completed program can be counted towards the ATAR.
• Certificate II ASBA Training Contract consists of a
minimum of 11 hours per week with a minimum of 8 Classes have been offered in Mathematics, Conservation
hours per week on the job training and a minimum of 3 Biology, Chemistry, Astro Physics & Engineering,
hours off the job structured training (Theory) Continuing Chinese, Indonesian (culture) and Japanese.
Under current arrangements, when completed, the
• Cert III min 15 hours – this is broken into 12 hours on
course presented at ANU will be equivalent to a Minor.
the job training and 3 hours of structured off the job
In the case of Mathematics, the result for the ANU
training (Theory)
course will be merged with results from a Major-Minor
Why you should consider an ASBA at the student’s home college to form a Double Major.
For Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Japanese students
• You gain a nationally recognised qualification at the
will complete a Major in the home college and a Minor at
appropriate certificate level
ANU.
• It makes you stand out from a crowd
• It gives you valuable on the job experience and work All students in Year 10 with a confirmed enrolment at an
contacts ACT Government secondary College and who intend to
study at least one of the subjects offered, at the highest
• It contributes to further training in your chosen industry
level when they enrol at the college, will be able to
area
apply. Students must normally have studied the subject
• In many cases it can lead to full time employment – at the highest level available at their current high school
traineeships/apprentices after you leave college and achieved ‘A’ grades or equivalent standard. Students
• You get credit towards your ACT senior Secondary may apply at the end of their Year 10 studies on line.
Certificate Students are selected in Term One and classes start in
• You get paid a national training wage Term Two.
ASBAs are available in a wide variety of industries including:
2020 15 Canberra CollegeBig Picture Academy Pre-Med Program
Enrolling in a Big Picture Education Package is an This program helps to prepare students for careers in the
important step in a style of lifelong learning and enquiry health professions. These include careers in nursing,
that focuses on project based learning, individualised medicine, paramedics, dentistry, physiotherapy, pharmacy
learning programs and working in an authentic real and many others. The course delivers professional
world model. “All the components that make up the information and careers advice to support students
student’s learning experience - the curriculum; the seeking university, CIT or employment pathways into the
learning environment; the use of time during the school health professions.
day; the choice of workshops or college classes; the
focus and depth of investigation through the Big Picture Sports Development
learning goals - is developed based on the student’s This program caters for competitors, coaches and officials
individual interests, talents, and needs”. in a range of sports who have the talent, potential,
http://www.bigpicture.org commitment and desire to develop their performance and
An LTI (Learning through Internship) allows students to involvement in a particular sport to a high level.
explore their interests in real world setting with an Entry to the program can be gained by application to the
expert mentor to guide them. Students are linked Sports Development Coordinator and enrolling in the
carefully from the school to internship and an ILP Sports Development Course. Generally, the applicant must
(Individual Learning Plan) by an advisory teacher who be involved in a club and spending time outside of school
works with them as an individual to set their goals each training, competing and preparing. Students spend 75% of
semester. Students are supported by a literacy class and their course time competing in and training for their
a numeracy class and all classes have a maximum of 20 chosen sport either with the College or with a local club.
students. The learning goals in all classes are focused on Participants benefit from the program through:
skills that support the projects and tasks that are
• access to a local gym
undertaken on the internship, with a mentor.
• access to expert advice
These learning goals are based on knowledge of self and • assistance with study programs
individual aspirations or personal qualities. Students will
be required to use real world strategies to communicate CCCares
in a variety of forums and using a range of strategies
including technology, writing speaking and listening. They The Canberra College in partnership with ACT Education &
will present work to a panel and will demonstrate how Training Directorate, ACT Health and significant
they conducted their study project at the internship. This government and non-government community agencies,
will involve using empirical and quantitative reasoning; provides an education and support program for pregnant
using mathematical and scientific thinking in the real and parenting students and young carers in the ACT and
world. The study, related to their interest is based in surrounding districts.
social reasoning; how do the perspectives of others CCCares, endeavours to provide a best practice model for
influence your work in the real world? pregnant and parenting students to access education in
Canberra College Big Picture is committed to helping the ACT. CCCares offers the Senior Secondary Certificate;
students to gain direction, personalise their learning, goal oriented learning packages, on-line learning,
connect them with the world beyond school and to vocational education and employability skills within a
ultimately ensure that the post school destination is one mainstream ACT Government College context.
that suits them. All students participate in a graduation In past years the program has also been recognised by
portfolio, which is a rich, tangible record of rigorous, numerous awards, including the Australian Government’s
enquiry-based, real-world learning that typifies a Big National Awards for Quality Schooling, the 2013 ACT VET
Picture student. The portfolio can be used by all students
graduating from Big Picture campuses to pursue
employment, vocational education or university entry.
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2020CCCares works in partnership with a wealth of services
in Schools Award and in November 2009, the program was
and agencies to support our young people.
recognised for its achievements as the inaugural Schools
First National Impact Award winner. Our program offers:
CCCares provides holistic health, education and welfare • On-line curriculum
support and connections for young people that assist them • Vocational Education with competency based training
to optimise their outcomes in our society. provided by external RTO’s.
Through the ACT Government’s commitment to teenage • Classroom based learning
parents the program has now been able to move into a • Access to community with the assistance of our
brand new purpose built facility located on the Woden community liaison officer
campus. • Take home learning packages
• MACH nurse clinics x 4 each week
• Monthly antenatal nurse visits
• Advocacy and support programs
• Daily transport assistance in our 12 seater buses
• Fortnightly visits from a paediatrician
• Fit for work program
• Dress for success program
• Adjunct care child-minding model
• Cooking facilities + lunch and morning tea program
• Emergency food and clothing relief
• Excursions
• Post-school transition options with assistance given
by our employment consultants
CCCares Program Outline
CCCares operates every week day, in an open plan learning
environment. We have classrooms, kitchens, playrooms,
sleep rooms, change rooms, a medical suite, gymnasium
and outside play areas on site. CCCares offers
transportation to students and their children from their
homes to school and back again each school day.
CCCares uses Personalised Learning Plans to:
• develop the social and emotional intelligences needed
to become connected to their chosen community
• improve students’ literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• work to develop an awareness of local and global issues
• provide a supportive environment which encourages
young people to identify and manage their personal
circumstances
• design Pathways Plans with young parents to develop
the necessary skills and personal strengths they need to
become marketable and employable in the future
• assist our young people to become financially
independent
2020 17 Canberra CollegeFutures Program: Additional Learning
• Horticulture
and Inclusion Support Programs
• Community Exploration
The Futures Program is a specific program designed
to support students with particular needs in education. • History
The Futures Program caters for students who are in
Additional Learning Support classes and Inclusion • Media
Support Students who mostly attend mainstream classes Where necessary, students can break Semester long units
but receive one to one support from Inclusion Support into single term: Q Units, or complete a Registered (R) Unit
Program Advisors. in all of the above course areas. See the section on R Units
Additional Learning Support Program for further information.
Additional Learning support classes have fewer students Students also complete week long Work Experience
than mainstream classes and have highly scaffolded and placements twice a year. Further participation in work
supported learning. As well as the classroom teacher placements – one or two days a week - and work sampling
they frequently have a Learning Support Assistant in the is strongly encouraged and supported, as it is integral for
classroom. Most classes use modified courses. Core students in preparation for post-college life. Opportunities
classes are streamed according to academic ability and for students to participate in traineeships and the ASBA
are combined Year 11 and 12 groups. Classes also program are also strongly supported. Students are also
provide preparation for employment and for life as an able to participate in volunteer opportunities and
independent member of the community. partnerships such as: Floriade, Lifeline, Canberra Hospital,
Catering for a variety of functions and events.
Students in this program may undertake a range of
packages including on-line learning, specialised classes To be eligible for enrolment into this program students
and, where possible, one or more mainstream classes. must meet the current disability criteria. More detailed
Embedded throughout the program is a focus on the information may be obtained by calling the Executive
development of the individual in conjunction with the Teacher on 6142 3296.
continued development of practical maths and literacy
On successful completion of the two year program
skills. Our focus is the enhancement of the student’s
students graduate with a Senior Secondary
general understanding of the world through each of their
Certificate
units including specific support in work placements and
life skills.
This is available to students in mainstream classes who
All students in the Additional Learning Support classes meet the ACT Student Disability Criteria and who have
undertake the following Modified or Accredited courses: generated resourcing points through the Student Centred
Appraisal of Need process. The ACT Student Disability
1. English (A/M) Criteria covers the following area:
2. Mathematics (A/M) 1. Intellectual Disability
2. Language Disorder
3. Pathways to Work and Learning
3. Physical Disability
4. Life, Leisure and Learning 4. Hearing Impairment or Deafness
5. Vision Impairment or Blindness
Students also undertake two elective units each 6. Pervasive Developmental Disorder
semester which may include the following, offered 7. Mental Health Disorder
according to staff availability: 8. Chronic Medical Condition
• Physical Education Assistance for students who meet the criteria may be
offered in a number of ways depending on the specific
• Food Studies
needs of the student. This decision is made through
• Art consultation with the student and staff to define the most
appropriate delivery of support.
• Photography
• Everyday Science
• Woodwork
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2020Examples of this support may include: All students in the Futures Program have an Individual
Learning Plan (ILP) which identifies the student’s individual
• Tutorial and mentoring support in study lines
needs and priorities for learning. A focus of the plan is
• Professional development for staff on particular
specific adjustments for learning in the classroom with
student needs.
• Provision of advice to staff on reasonable relevant strategies. The plan will also address any significant
accommodations for tests and assignments learning, mental health or physical needs of the student and
• Co-ordination of case meetings strategies to support the student. It may also discuss post
school transitions and include recommendations about
work experience and placements, links with post-school
agencies and learning experiences that are transferable to
independent community living. Students, Parents and
Carers participate in an annual meeting which reviews the
ILP.
Behavioural Sciences
The Behavioural Sciences area offers T and A courses in Year 11 Semester 1 students choose Individual Differences
Psychology and Sociology.
Sociology (T/A)
Psychology. The study of Psychology provides a
comprehensive understanding of individuals, families Units are offered on a rotational basis.
and communities. Psychology explores common human Sociology encourages students to be creative and critical
experiences both across and within cultures. It promotes thinkers, skilled communicators and ethical decision
objective thinking and evidence based research, drawing makers, as well informed members of community and
on various methods of enquiry as the basis for exploring global culture.
understanding and interpreting human behaviour.
Psychology provides a repertoire of research There is a strong emphasis on discussion and class
methodology, analysis and communication skills vital for interaction. Content includes the theoretical principles of
careers that involve working with people. sociology, local and global case studies presented through
lectures, seminars, case studies, media, guest speakers,
Sociology focuses on a study of society and social excursions, surveys and individual projects.
behaviour and questions the ‘common-sense’ or
‘natural’ view of social experience. Units may be selected from the following areas and are
offered on rotation. It is also possible to combine majors in
Behavioural Studies is an interdisciplinary course Sociology and Psychology to form a Behavioural Science
consisting of a combination of units from Sociology and Major or Double major This, however, needs to be
Psychology adding up to a Major, Major/Minor or Double considered in consultation with Student Services.
Major.
List of Units
Psychology (T/A) • Unit 1: Identity
The following are the list of units required for a major.
• Unit 2: Sociology of Social Justice
• Unit 1: Individual Differences
• Unit 3: Cultural Icons
• Unit 2: Into the Mind
• Unit 4: Power and Institutions
• Unit 3: Psychology of Wellness
• Unit 4: Psychology in Society Year 11 Semester 1 students choose Identity.
Excursions—Action Learning/Research
During the course of study students may have the option
of participating in four excursions based in action
learning principles which are linked to choices in
assessment.
These excursions are:
• Taronga Park Zoo, Sydney (day trip)
• Nan Tien Temple, Wollongong (day trip)
• Psychology Skills Camp, Birrigai, ACT (overnight)
• The ‘Street Retreat’, Sydney (overnight)
• Jewish Museum of Sydney (day trip)
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