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ACT SENIOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATE 2021 Day and Evening Program 1 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program
Contents CIT Year 12 Contacts����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2 Principles of Adult Learning������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Program Overview������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 3 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Biology������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 4 Chemistry���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5 Connected Learning������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5 English������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 6 Global Studies����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 History������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 7 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Methods�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 Physical Education������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 9 Physics������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 9 Additional Programs ACT Scaling Test (AST) Preparation������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10 Community Involvement����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10 Student Forum������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10 Timetable�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11 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CIT Year 12 Contacts cit.edu.au/year12 | year12@cit.edu.au Year 12 Head of Department: (02) 6207 4025 Year 12 Office: (02) 6207 3412 Careers Advisor: (02) 6207 3348 Year 12 Student Support: (02) 6207 4317 Student Counselling: (02) 6207 3290 ASbA/VET Coordinator: (02) 627 4066 Disability Services: (02) 6207 4929 Cultural Diversity Coordinator: (02) 6207 3335 Welcome The CIT Year 12 program provides an important Defence Force for potential recruits who need to pathway for people who, for various reasons, wish update their English, mathematics or science at to gain an ACT Senior Secondary Certificate or Year 12 level. More recently, the program has seen improve on their previous results. For many years, an increase in demand for the Vocational ACT Senior this program has allowed students from school age Secondary Certificate whereby students include a through to mature age, the opportunity to gain their certificate II through to diploma as part of their Year ACT Senior Secondary Certificate. Our graduating 12 package. students have gained university entrance, entered further TAFE studies and obtained employment. The program can be undertaken by older students as a one-year intensive course or part-time over two College aged students (typically 16-18 years of age) continuous years leading to the award of the an ACT complete the two year certificate. Students who have Senior Secondary Certificate and an ATAR if required. points from a previous college can transfer to CIT The program is accredited by the ACT Board of and complete their ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) and is recognised with an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) nationally. The program has a block-based timetable or a vocational qualification. The part-time study of to allow students to incorporate their work and family specific courses within the CIT Year 12 program has commitments around their studies. Our teachers are been recommended by the recruitment agencies highly experienced and are committed to assisting our of the Australian Federal Police and the Australian students to achieve their fullest potential. 2 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program
Principles of adult learning Flexible study options CIT is not a school or secondary college. It is an The program is available online with additional face- independent adult learning environment where to-face tutorials or residential schools. Students students: wanting to study flexibly need to demonstrate their take responsibility for their own learning ability to study independently and have ICT skills for online learning. The following subjects are offered must be motivated flexibly: Biology T/A, Chemistry T, English T/A, Global must be ready to learn Studies T/A, History T/A, Mathematics - Essential A and Applications T. Program overview This program is designed for students who wish to: Attendance and assessment gain an ACT Senior Secondary Certificate studying Regular participation (at least 90%) and Australian Curriculum courses accredited by the satisfactory academic progress are needed ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies to achieve points for each class gain entrance to university (via the ATAR) There is continuous internal assessment in each gain an ACT Senior Secondary Certificate whilst subject and students will be awarded unit grades also studying a vocational course at CIT each semester continue vocational study at CIT A ‘V grade’ may be awarded for unsatisfactory complete an ACT Senior Secondary Certificate attendance and/or completion of less than 70% started elsewhere of assessment work study only specific subjects and receive a BSSS The ATAR will be compiled from internal record of achievement assessment marks, which are then moderated by the ACT Scaling Test (AST) develop required knowledge for specific tertiary courses and/or careers improve employment opportunities develop academic and personal skills Classes All classes are held at CIT Bruce and through the CIT online learning platform, eLearn Class times and room numbers are shown on your timetable Classes are 3.25 hours long 3 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program
COURSES OF STUDY Biology T/A This course will give you a background in many areas of biology, including human biology, genetics and cell biology. Practical work is used to reinforce the theoretical concepts. Students develop laboratory techniques, observational skills and interpret experimental work. Assessment is based on tests, practical reports, class presentations and research assignments. Units: Biodiversity and Connectedness, Cells and Organisms 4 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program
Chemistry T This course provides grounding for students wishing in a mathematics course. The course is designed so to study chemistry, or related studies, at tertiary level. that theoretical aspects are backed up by practical Chemistry is often called the central science because experiments in which students will develop skills in it affects all aspects of our daily lives and is central to the collection of scientific data and its interpretation. many environmental issues facing the planet. This CIT has excellent laboratory facilities and equipment. course will help gain an understanding of those issues Assessment is continuous and is based on practical and how they can be addressed. laboratory assignments and formal tests on both theory and practical work. No previous knowledge of chemistry is assumed but success in this course will depend on a sound grasp of Units: Chemistry Fundamentals, Molecules basic mathematics and students should also enrol Connected Learning A Connected Learning provides students with opportunities to find and assess information about living well, and to develop skills and knowledge that enable a balanced, meaningful, and independent life. Students analyse, assess and apply information and arguments about living well and the skills to achieve the goals they set in response. They will acquire dispositions and understandings, communication and collaboration skills, and project managements techniques that will enable positive relationships personally and professionally. Units: Finding Balance, Giving and Meaning, Relationships and Communication, An Independent Life 5 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program
English Essential English A English T The study of English is central to effective social and This course develops reading, report, and essay vocational participation in a culturally diverse and writing skills through analysis of themes- such as complex world. Essential English develops students’ identity, social issues and 21st century challenges. ability to interpret and engage with their world from Students also develop skills and confidence in oral a variety of perspectives and promotes cultural presentations and group discussion, academic and understanding. It aims to improve the core skills areas workplace skills such as note-taking, summary writing of English expression and communication. and research techniques. Assessment is based on research assignments, in-class exercises, essays and oral presentations. Units: Communication of Meaning, Representations Through Texts, Comparative Texts, Perspectives 6 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program
Global Studies T/A History T/A This course offers students the opportunity to The study of History allows students to place gain perspectives, appreciate social and cultural themselves in a range of cultural and intellectual complexity, respect differences and act in informed contexts. It allows students to satisfy their natural and ethical ways. Through the study of Global Studies, curiosity about the diversity of human experiences students see how specific disciplines contribute to through time. Through this study, students gain broader understandings and integrate knowledge perspectives and understandings that encourage and strategies into both their current experience and them to value diversity and develop empathetic future working and personal lives. Students learn to understanding of others. The study of History make sense of the world they live in and to exercise provides a way of exploring the intersections between judgment and responsibility as participants in that ideas, experiences, literature and cultures that assist world. in explaining the human condition. Students become critically aware and learn to locate themselves within a Units: Australia in the World, The Big Picture, broad perspective. Cultural Identity in Asia, Peace and Conflict, Australia: Democracy and Relations. Units: Investigating the Ancient World, Ancient Societies, People Power and Authority, Reconstruct the Ancient World, Understanding the Modern World, Change in the 20th Century, Modern Nations, The Modern World Since 1945. 7 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program
Languages CIT students can include courses from the Canberra Academy of Languages in their study program. These courses are endorsed by the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS). Courses in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and Tamil are available. See Canberra Academy of Language website for course details and additional costs. Visit: cal.act.edu.au Mathematics Essential Maths A Maths Methods T Essential Mathematics focuses on enabling students The major themes of Mathematical Methods are to use mathematics effectively, efficiently and calculus and statistics. They include as necessary critically to make informed decisions in their daily prerequisites studies of algebra, functions and lives. Essential Mathematics provides students with their graphs, and probability. They are developed the mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding systematically, with increasing levels of sophistication to solve problems in real contexts, in a range of and complexity. This subject provides a foundation for workplace, personal, further learning and community further studies in disciplines in which mathematics settings. This subject offers students the opportunity and statistics have important roles. It is also to prepare for post-school options of employment advantageous for further studies in the health and and further training. social sciences. Mathematical Methods is designed for students whose future pathways may involve Maths Applications T mathematics and statistics and their applications in Mathematical Applications is designed for those a range of disciplines at the tertiary level. students who want to extend their mathematical skills beyond Year 10 level but whose future studies or employment pathways do not require knowledge of calculus. The subject is designed for students who have a wide range of educational and employment aspirations, including continuing their studies at university or TAFE. 8 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program
Physical Education A Physics T This course involves students learning about The study of Physics encourages and enables students physical, recreational or sporting activities. It to develop complex and sophisticated understanding engages students in developing active, balanced of the universe through observation, questioning, and healthy lifestyles using a comprehensive body experimentation, discussion, critical analysis and of specific knowledge, principles and concepts. creative thinking. Physics is often described as the Participation in a wide range of activities provides fundamental science, as its theories describe the opportunities to develop, practise and apply behaviour of the smallest building blocks of matter, appropriate skills and knowledge in varied and light, the Universe, and everything in between. This challenging environments. Physical Education course provides the foundations for understanding provides essential skills and knowledge, which will such theories. Physics T is a prerequisite for all assist students in gaining access to vocational engineering degree courses and TAFE/CIT engineering opportunities and further study in the areas of diploma courses. It is also a very useful course for sport, human movement, leisure and recreation. anyone thinking of pursuing a career in a science- related area. Units: Fitness, Team Sports, Recreational Sports, Sports Competitions, Individual Sports. Units: Linear Motion and Waves, Thermal, Nuclear and Electrical Vocational Education and Training (VET Courses) VET is the teaching and learning of courses specific There are two ways a student can do this: to the world of work. VET is a national system with Undertaking a program of study from certificate II qualifications that are recognised and can lead to through to diploma levels in a main course at CIT. employment anywhere in Australia. Completion of See the range of courses available: a VET course leads to the achievement of nationally cit.edu.au/courses recognised qualifications. Students can undertake Through an Australian School-based a nationally recognised Vocational Education and Apprenticeship (ASbA) Training (VET) qualification while completing their accredited Senior Secondary Certificate. bsss.act.edu.au/vet_information 9 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS ACT Scaling Test (AST) Preparation Student Forum – Pastoral Care Program All students who are enrolled in Year 12 and who wish Forum groups provide all students with support and to gain an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank must assistance to ensure they complete their course. We sit the AST. To prepare for these external exams, have guest speakers on a regular basis throughout the there will be weekly online activities and resources on year on topics such as work experience, health and eLearn in terms 2 and 3. Critical thinking skills for the lifestyle issues, careers, university and CIT pathways. three AST style tasks will be developed in all tertiary You will explore issues such as: classes and will also improve your performance in class Rights and responsibilities assessment. The Queensland Core Skills Test and the Building resilience trial AST will prepare you for formal exams and provide Study skills and Brain Gym information on your strengths and the areas you need Stress and time management to improve. Conflict resolution Goal setting and pathway planning Health promotion Community Involvement Positive psychology Student leadership group Job seeking skills Community vegetable garden Carer’s support group Performing Arts Work experience Drumbeats Students can include the Certificate IV in Acting for Art workshops Stage and Screen at Perform Australia and include Student common room with all day breakfast club this course as part of an accredited year 12 package. Duke of Edinburgh Award – dukeofed.com.au The nine subject areas include the internal world as an actor as well as developing outward qualities as a dynamic performer. Additional academic subjects are still required such as English and other electives. See the website for details for part-time and full-time study options. perform.edu.au/acting-certificate.html 10 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program
Year 12 Timetable MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 9:30am–1pm 9am–1pm 9:30am–1pm 9:30am–12:45pm 9:30am–12:45pm ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- English T Essential English English T Maths Connected & Forum & Forum Session Two Applications T Learning Session One 9:30am–1pm Units 1&2 EALD T/A Session Two EALD T/A Big Picture Session Two (English as an 9–9:30am Maths Methods T Additional Language Units 1&2 or Dialect) & Forum Interdisciplinary Session Two Session One Inquiry T/A 9:30am–12:45pm History T/A Essential Maths & Forum BREAK 1-1:45PM BREAK 1-1:45PM BREAK 1-2PM BREAK 12:45- 1:45PM 1:45–5:15pm 2–5:15pm 2–4pm 1:45–5pm Registered Units 15 min break 15 min break 15 min break ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Physical Art Workshop Maths Global Studies Essential Maths Education A Drumbeats Applications T T/A Unit 1 Community Global Studies Session One Session One Garden AST Meetings T/A Student Maths Methods T Biology T/A and Preparation Session Two Leadership Group Session One 2–4pm. See See notice board meeting schedule Essential English outside F20 for dates BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK Flexible Courses Online or face- EVENING EVENING EVENING EVENING to-face class + ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- eLearn tutorial Flexible Maths Flexible Tertiary Maths English T ------------------- Applications Psychology T/A Tutorial & Forum Big Picture Unit 1 6–8pm +1.25 4:30–7:30pm 6–8:15pm + 1.25 Essential Maths 6–8pm + 1.25 hour eLearn hour eLearn Unit 1 Chemistry T hour eLearn tutorial tutorial Essential English 5:30–8:30pm tutorial History T/A Physics T Essential English 5:30–8:30pm & Forum Maths Apps 6–8:15pm + 1.25 Maths Methods hour eLearn tutorial VET Courses T = tertiary level courses which count towards an For information about vocational courses, see the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) ASbA/VET Coordinator in room F18 or F20 or the A = accredited courses which count towards the CIT website: cit.edu.au/courses ACT Senior Secondary Certificate 11 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program
Students’ Calendar Year 12 Semester 1 2021 Teaching weeks MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Term 1 February 1 Feb 2 Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 5 1 Student AST meeting Orientation 2 Feb 8 Feb 9 Feb 10 Feb 11 Feb 12 AST Practice Test 3 Feb 15 Feb 16 Feb 17 Feb 18 Feb 19 4 Feb 22 Feb 23 Feb 24 Feb 25 Feb 26 Moderation Day Online learning 5 Mar 1 Mar 2 Mar 3 Mar 4 Mar 5 Moderation Day Online learning 6 Mar 8 Mar 9 Mar 10 Mar 11 Mar 12 Canberra Day 7 Mar 15 Mar 16 Mar 17 Mar 18 Mar 19 AST Special Case Applications 8 Mar 22 Mar 23 Mar 24 Mar 25 Mar 26 9 Mar 29 Mar 30 Mar 31 Apr 1 Apr 2 Good Friday Holidays Apr 5 Apr 6 Apr 7 Apr 8 Apr 9 Easter Monday Term 2 Apr 12 Apr 13 Apr 14 Apr 15 Apr 16 10 11 Apr 19 Apr 20 Apr 21 Apr 22 Apr 23 12 Apr 26 Apr 27 Apr 28 Apr 29 Apr 30 ANZAC Day Holiday 13 May 3 May 4 May 5 May 6 May 7 14 May 10 May 11 May 12 May 13 May 14 15 May 17 May 18 May 19 May 20 May 21 16 May 24 May 25 May 26 May 27 May 28 17 May 31 June 1 June 12 June 3 June 4 Reconciliation Last day for Special Last day for late Day consideration assessment applications close 18 June 7 June 8 June 9 June 10 June 11 TEST WEEK TEST WEEK TEST WEEK TEST WEEK TEST WEEK Holidays June 14 June 15 June 16 June 17 June 18 Queen’s Birthday BSSS Results up by 12pm Holidays June 21 June 22 June 23 June 24 June 25 Check Results - appeals close 4pm Holidays June 28 June 29 June 30 July 1 July 2 Holidays July 5 July 6 July 7 July 8 July 9 12 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program
Students’ Calendar Year 12 Semester 2 2021 Teaching weeks MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Term 3 July 12 - Student July 13 July 14 July 15 July 16 1 Orientation 2 July 19 July 20 July 21 July 22 July 23 3 July 26 July 27 July 28 July 29 July 30 4 Aug 2 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 5 Aug 9 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Aug 13 Moderation Day - Online study 6 Aug 16 Aug 17 Aug 18 Aug 19 Aug 20 7 Aug 23 Aug 24 Aug 25 Aug 26 Aug 27 8 Aug 30 Aug 31 Sept 1 Sept 2 Sept 3 ACT Scaling Test ACT Scaling Test (AST) (AST) 9 Sept 6 Sept 7 Sept 8 Sept 9 Sept 10 Term 4 Sept 13 Sept 14 Sept 15 Sept 16 Sept 17 10 Holidays Sept 20 Sept 21 Sept 22 Sept 23 Sept 24 11 Sept 27 Sept 28 Sept 29 Sept 30 Oct 1 Online learning Online learning Online learning Online learning Online learning 12 Oct 4 Oct 5 Oct 6 Oct 7 Oct 8 Queen’s Birthday 13 Oct 11 Oct 12 Oct 13 Oct 14 Oct 15 AST Second AST Second Sitting Sitting 14 Oct 18 Oct 19 Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 22 15 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 27 Oct 28 Oct 29 16 Nov 1 Nov 2 Nov 3 Nov 4 Nov 5 17 Nov 8 Nov 9 Nov 10 Nov 11 Nov 12 Special Last day for late consideration assessment applications close 18 Nov 15 Nov 16 Nov 17 Nov 18 Nov 19 TEST WEEK TEST WEEK TEST WEEK TEST WEEK TEST WEEK 19 Nov 22 Nov 23 Nov 24 Nov 25 Nov 26 Check results - appeals close 4pm 20 Nov 29 Nov 30 Dec 1 Dec 2 Dec 3 21 Dec 6 Dec 7 Dec 8 Dec 9 Dec 10 BSSS Recognition CIT Year 12 of Excellence 11am Graduation - TBC 13 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program
CIT Year 12 Office (02) 6207 3412 cit.edu.au/year12 year12@cit.edu.au CIT Student Services (02) 6207 3188 infoline@cit.edu.au CRICOS No. 00001K - RTO Code 0101Canberra 14 - FEB 21 –Institute 210054 of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program
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