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SACE 2018 HANDBOOK
South Australian Certificate E for SACE Stage 1. For compulsory SACE
subjects, they will need to achieve a C
of Education grade or better.
The South Australian Certificate of Subjects compulsory for adults to gain the
Education (SACE) is awarded to students full SACE are:
who successfully complete certain
• Literacy – at least 20 credits from a
requirements in their senior secondary
range of English subjects or courses
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education.
(Stage 1)
SACE is a requirement for those who wish • Numeracy – at least 10 credits from
to go on to higher education on the basis a range of mathematics subjects or
of an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions courses (Stage 1)
Rank) gained from the completion of Stage
• Research Project – an in-depth major
2 subjects.
project (10 credits at Stage 2)
Hamilton Adult Campus offers a selection • Other Stage 2 subjects totalling at least
of subjects to suit adult students wishing to 60 credits.
engage in SACE studies.
The remaining 100 credits can be gained
SACE study can be designed to meet every through additional Stage 1 or Stage 2
student’s needs – whether they want to go subjects or Board-recognised courses of a
to university, study a trade, gain skills or to student’s choice.
go into the workforce.
Hamilton has a broad range of subjects
in the SACE that allows people with
varying skills and interests to participate.
In addition to the traditional subjects, we
also offer an array of VET-based subjects
that can contribute to a SACE with an
embedded Certificate II or III.
For more information about the SACE visit
www.sace.sa.edu.au
Achieving the SACE
To gain the SACE, students complete a
nominal two years of full-time study, adult
students can spread SACE over five years
from the date of enrolment.
There are two stages to the SACE:
• Stage 1, also known as Year 11 and
• Stage 2, also known as Year 12.
Each subject or course successfully
completed earns credits towards the
SACE. At least 200 credits are required for
students to gain the certificate. Ten credits
are equal to one semester, or two terms, of
study in a subject, and 20 credits are equal
to a full-year subject. Ten weeks subjects
form part of a 10 credit score.
Students will receive a grade from A+ to
E- for each SACE Stage 2 subject and A to
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SACE structure
and requirements
SACE Studies | South Australian Certificate of Education
SACE Studies | South Australian Certificate of Education
Stage 1 – Years 10 & 11 Stage 2 – Year 12
Personal Learning Plan
Research Project (compulsory)
Numeracy (compulsory)
from a range of mathematics subjects
10 credits
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Literacy (compulsory)
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Stage 2 subjects
60 credits
Free choice subjects from either
Stage 1 or Stage 2
90 credits
SACE = 200 credits
Compulsory Stage 1 = 40 credits
Compulsory Stage 2 = 70 credits
Free choice = 90 credits
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Adults and SACE SACE recognition of adult
Students who qualify for ‘adult status’ status
need only complete Stage 2 requirements, For the purposes of SACE status, adult
including the compulsory Research students are those who are at least 18
Project, provided they meet the literacy years old on 1st January of their final year
and numeracy requirements of the SACE. of Stage 2 study and who have left school
However, students should discuss their
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for at least one continuous year (defined
readiness to enrol in subjects at this level. as one continuous year’s absence from any
LLN testing will need to be completed by current enrolment with the SACE Board
all new students wishing to enrol. Students of SA – this could include two semesters,
who have undertaken Stage 1 studies provided that they were contiguous).
previously should, at the time of enrolment,
check with a counsellor that they have Eligible adults may be awarded status (a
completed all Stage 1 requirements. maximum of 110 SACE credits at Stage
Students with past VET qualifications may 1) which includes the Stage 1 Personal
be able to have these recognised in the Learning Plan. To gain the maximum
SACE. number of credits, adult students must
demonstrate that they have met the
Students who wish to gain entry to a literacy and numeracy requirements
tertiary course, on the basis of their SACE from the range of options described in
studies, should, at the time of enrolment, the SACE Accreditation, Recognition and
check with a counsellor that they will be Certification policy. One further option is
able to meet all the requirements of SACE to demonstrate that they have completed
and the requisite conditions for tertiary the literacy and/or numeracy requirements
entry. using folio/s of evidence derived from a
range of sources verified by the Principal.
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If an adult student is eligible for 110 SACE Please note Adults students may also
credits, the student must then complete, access tertiary study via other means
at a C grade or better, or at least at the including Special Tertiary Assessment Tests
equivalent of ‘satisfactory achievement’ (STAT), VET qualifications and university
level: foundation courses.
• Stage 2 Board-accredited or Board
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recognised courses for 60 credits
Calculation of the
• The 10-credit Stage 2 Research Project
as well as demonstrate achievement in
aggregate and the ATAR
other Board-accredited or Recognised A student’s ATAR will be derived from the
Studies at Stage 1 or 2 for 20 credits; that is, best possible aggregate (from 90 points) of
adult students eligible for full status must available scores from approved subjects.
complete 90 credits including the 10-credit The university aggregate is calculated from
Research Project. the best scaled scores from three 20 credit
TAS plus a flexible option of 30 credits.
Your score for the flexible option is the best
Entry into higher education 30 credits of scaled scores or scaled score
through SACE equivalents from:
Selection into university courses in South • the scaled score of a 20 credit TAS;
Australia and across Australia is based on • half the scaled score of one or more 20
both eligibility and rank. credit TAS;
To be eligible for selection into university • the scaled score of one or more 10
you must: credit TAS;
• qualify for the SACE • scaled score equivalents for Recognised
• obtain an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Studies to the value of 10 or the
Admissions Rank) maximum of 20 credits.
• meet any prerequisite requirements for The university aggregate is converted to an
the program ATAR. The ATAR is an indicator of how well
a particular student has performed relative
To obtain a university aggregate and an
to other students. It is a rank not a score
ATAR you must:
and cannot be calculated arithmetically
• qualify for the SACE from a university aggregate.
• comply with the rules regarding The university aggregate is reported to
precluded combinations students on a score range of 0-90 with
• comply with the rules regarding intervals of 0.1. The ATAR is reported to
counting restrictions students on a percentile scale, ie on a range
0-99.95, with intervals of 0.05.
• complete at least 90 credits of study at
Stage 2 in Tertiary Admissions Subjects
(TAS) and Recognised Studies in a
maximum of three attempts.
• of the 90 credits of study a minimum
of 60 credits of study must be from 20
credit TAS and a maximum of 20 credits
can be Recognised Studies.
Adult SACE students who wish to have any
SSABSA/PEB Year 12 subjects which were
studied before 1993 taken into account
in their university aggregate calculation
must complete and submit the SACE
Board of SA form ‘Application for Credit’
which is available from the SACE Campus
Counselling Team.
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SACE
Stage 1
Subjects
SACE Stage 1 Subjects
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SACE Stage 1 Adult students can apply for status at
Stage 1 level and this can account for up
These courses are also known as Year to 110 credits towards the certificate (if
11. They are preparatory courses to literacy and numeracy requirements are
allow students with a significant break met).
in their schooling to re-engage with the
learning process. Students in consultation In addition to the suite of Stage 1 and 2
with a counsellor select the subject or courses available to all students, there
combinations of subjects that most suit are a number of Adult only SACE Stage 1
their needs. Stage 1 subjects provide a courses.
basis for successful transition to Stage 2
study.
Each subject has an assessment plan that
is given to the students in the first weeks
of the course. This plan outlines required
assessment pieces, types of assessment
and weightings of each. Students are
graded on a scale from A to E and will
receive a report on progress at the end of
the initial term and a statement of result
at the end of the semester. A semester of
study in each subject counts as 10 credits
towards the Student Pathway Plan.
SACE Stage 1 Subjects | ART
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Adult Only Courses – Integrated and Community Studies
Art Clay 1 Group Work
Length: Semester 1 Notes
Basic material will be supplied, but students
Description purchase their own materials for more
This studio based course explores clay as an complex projects.
expressive sculptural medium through hands
on individual sculpting projects. This course is
an exploration in building three-dimensional Art - Drawing
clay forms. It introduces students to sculptural
equipment, hand building and surface Length: Semester 1
decorative techniques, texture, technical skills,
Description
tools of the trade, glazes, oxides and the
This Semester 1 drawing course is a studio
firing process. To visualise and support the
based course that caters for all levels of
making of each 3D sculptural form, simple
drawing abilities. It provides an experience
concept/working drawing will be expected
to students who wish to improve their skills
with all major projects. Subtractive and
in botanical illustration and the rendering,
additive processes will be experienced and
drawing and abstraction of natural and
students will explore geometric, abstract and
man-made objects. Students experience
organic shapes/forms in their work. Safety and
outline drawing, tonal quality, foreshortening,
craftsmanship will also be a focus.
rendering of surfaces, basic colour,
Assessment simplification of shape, various drawing
Folio techniques and paint application. Learning
Practical and understanding the physical nature of
Group Work objects, observational skill, recording detail
and analysing their shape and form will be
Notes a focus with each study. Presentation of
Basic material will be supplied, but students different drawing techniques, experiencing
purchase their own materials for more a variety of media for freehand drawing
complex projects. and tools will be explored. To complement
student work, typography is imbedded into
the course with a focus in understanding the
Art - Clay 2 basic techniques, details, structure, and layout
of text that is often seen in illustration works.
Length: Semester 2
Assessment
Description
Folio
This studio based course follows on from
SACE Stage 1 Subjects
Practical
Art Clay 1, and explores clay as an expressive
Group Work
sculptural medium through hands on
individual sculpting projects. This course is Notes
an exploration in building three-dimensional Basic material will be supplied, but students
clay forms. It introduces students to sculptural purchase their own materials for more
equipment, hand building and surface complex projects.
decorative techniques, texture, technical skills,
tools of the trade, glazes, oxides and the
firing process. To visualise and support the Art - Portraits
making of each 3D sculptural form, simple
concept/working drawing will be expected Length: Semester 2
with all major projects. Subtractive and
Description
additive processes will be experienced and
This is a studio based course in learning how
students will explore geometric, abstract and
to draw the human portrait utilising a variety
organic shapes/forms in their work. Safety and
of media and materials offered in Semester
craftsmanship will also be a focus.
2. The course focuses on drawing the human
Assessment head using basic skills in line, tone and
Folio colour, from photographic images and direct
Practical observation. Classical and contemporary
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approaches in portrait drawing will be covered students are able to create an impressive
and the fundamentals of human proportions, portfolio of their artwork.
anatomy, media and various techniques will
be explored. Learning occurs through hands Assessment
on activities, teacher directed set exercises Folio
and ongoing individual teacher attention. Practical
This course is suitable for all levels of ability Group Work
however those who have had some experience Notes
in drawing the human head, will be able to Basic material will be supplied, but students
plan/develop more complex projects using purchase their own materials for more
drawing media of choice. complex projects.
Assessment
Folio
Practical Art - Painting 2
Group Work Length: Semester 2
Notes Description
Basic material will be supplied, but students This Semester 2 course is in watercolour and
purchase their own materials for more acrylic painting and is an extension to Painting
complex projects. A. It is designed to allow students to plan and
develop more complex own projects utilising
a painting media of choice. It is designed to
Art - Painting 1 promote greater sophistication of painting
Length: Semester 1 technique, expand the use of the painting
Stage 1 ART | COMMUNITY STUDIES
media to a greater depth, create more
Description complex individual compositions and develop
This Semester 1 course is a studio based an awareness that may lead to a personal
introduction to watercolour and acrylic artistic style. Student’s individual interest and
painting. The program caters for all levels of direction will be encouraged through planning
ability. It introduces students to various aspects and developing own projects.
of fundamental methods, materials, tools and
technical skills required in traditional acrylic Assessment
and watercolour painting. Each painting Folio
media is explored independently and learning Practical
is teacher directed. Specific instructions, set Group Work
exercises and practical hands on work will Notes
ensure learning. Equipment use, preparation, Basic material will be supplied, but students
paint application, colour mixing, development purchase their own materials for more
of a composition and supports will all be complex projects.
discussed. By the conclusion of this course
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Community Studies A/B selecting their practical projects.
Length: Semester Assessment
School based assessment
Description * Contract development
Community Studies provides the opportunity * Practical work/folio
for students to learn in a different way from
traditional methods. Students are involved Notes
in negotiating and planning their own Students will need to purchase fabrics for own
learning within an area of their own interest garments and projects.
and are encouraged to work outside the
classroom using the community as a resource.
Community Studies encourages students, with Community Studies—
the help of their teacher, to set challenges Garment Construction and
for themselves and to participate actively in
their learning. Students are able to negotiate Textiles (Stage 2)
topics, activities and outcomes that suit their Length: Full Year
learning styles. Students are able to choose
from 6 areas of study to plan individual Description
contracts. Using Community Studies students can
negotiate and decide the focus of their course
Areas of study are: and explore whatever practical sewing they
* Arts and the Community wish. Choose from one of the following areas
* Foods and the Community of study. Examples of topics are below.
* Health, Recreation and the Community
* Communication and the Community Arts Focus
* Science, Technology and the Community Contemporary fashion design and
* Work and the Community construction; fashion drawing; trade sketching;
patchwork and quilting; fabric painting,
Assessment dyeing, decoration. Recycle and restore
School based assessment garments for a sustainable future. Op Shops to
* Contract of work/folio Project Runway.
* Community activity
* Reflection Technology Focus
Principles and Elements of Designing and
Notes Constructing Garments or Soft Furnishings
Community Studies subjects are grouped as Quilts: Project Runway. Use computerised
according to the nature of the individually machining, overlockers, embellisher,
negotiated contract. embroidery machines, industrial machine,
quilter to create practical pieces.
Community Studies—
SACE Stage 1 Subjects
Work Focus
Work in the fashion/textiles industry. Designer,
Garment Construction and machinist, fashion buyer, retail, merchandiser.
Textiles A/B (Stage 1) Work experience is an option.
Length: 1 Semester Setting up a business or enterprise, advertising
marketing, e-business, financial, legal – based
Description
around a textile product/s manufacturing.
This practical course is designed to teach
students garment construction techniques Health and Recreation Focus
that they will apply to making or redesigning Sewing for pleasure and profit. The health
clothes and other items. Students are helped benefits of using your leisure time to create
towards competence in using sewing machines textile products, meet with community sewing
and overlockers. Students will negotiate groups and clubs and classes. Sewing for
to make items such as skirts, jumpers, tops, charity.
children’s clothes, etc or to recycle used
clothing into a different garment or an Assessment
item such as a cushion or bag. Students School based assessment 70%
are encouraged to make sustainable and * Contract development
environmentaly friendly choices when * Folio/evidence of practical work
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External assessment 30% generation citizens
* Reflection • develop skills and attitudes that will be
relevant within the workplace.
Notes
Students will need to purchase fabrics for own
garments and projects.
Foundation Studies A
This subject provides a SACE credit of 20 points
Length: Semester 1
but not an ATAR.
Description
Provides an alternative way for students to get
Students enrol in this course to develop
their SACE.
necessary pre-requisite skills to embark
and complete SACE topics at Stage 1. The
course focuses on building skills around
English as an Additional the SACE capabilities - Literacy,Numeracy,
Language or Dialect for Information and Communication Technology,
Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal
New Arrivals A/B and Socail skills, Ethical Understanding and
Length: Semester Intercultural understanding. The course will
equip students with basic IT skills using the
Description Microsoft Suite of programs, including Word,
Designed for ESL students who wish to Excel and PowerPoint, as well as developing
improve their reading, writing, speaking and basic mathematical and research skills to
grammar and vocabulary skills. The course enable students to word process their work,
addresses the needs of both new arrivals and develop presentations, compile simple graphs
those who have been in Australia for some and tables, and critically analyse internet
time and who require extra assistance with source materials. Group work is a required
literacy. component of this course.
Students develop their skills through a range Assessment
of topics including: Folio
Practical
Being a consumer
Group Work
Using community, health and education
services Notes
Semester 1 leads to Semester 2 which is an
Requesting information and making
advanced course
complaints
Being work ready
Assessment Foundation Studies B
Students complete four assessments including
Length: Semester 2
a practical activity, a group activity and a folio
of short tasks. Description
Practical Activity 60% - Responding to Texts Students enrol in this course to develop
Group Activity 20% - Interactive Study necessary pre-requisite skills to embark
Investigation 20% - Language Study and complete SACE topics at Stage 1.The
course focuses on building skills around
Notes
the SACE capabilities - Literacy,Numeracy,
Curriculum Pathway:
Information and Communication Technology,
Provides students, both adult and continuing
Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal
at Year 11 an opportunity to undertake a 10
and Socail skills, Ethical Understanding and
credit subject which meets their needs more
Intercultural understanding. The course will
relevantly than other SOSE subjects. It allows
equip students with basic IT skills using the
them to:
Microsoft Suite of programs, including Word,
• further develop their literacy and numeracy
Excel and PowerPoint, as well as developing
skills
basic mathematical and research skills to
• develop confidence in moving around
enable students to word process their work,
society
develop presentations, compile simple graphs
• is relevant to their needs as non-English
and tables, and critically analyse internet
speaking background migrants/first
source materials. Group work is a required
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Assessment Animation(Sem2)
Folio
Practical Length: Semester 1
Group Work Description
Notes Create 2D digital animations using Adobe
Students commencing this course in Semester After Effects CC. Learn how to create, import,
2 undertake the introductory program setup and animate 2D characters and graphics.
from Semester 1. Students continuing from Add backgrounds, titles, sounds and effects.
Semester 1 undertake an advanced course in Knowledge of a computer graphics program
Semester 2. such as Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop
would be beneficial.
Assessment
ICT- Illustrator(Sem1) Folio
Length: Semester 1 Practical
Group Work
Description
Adobe Illustrator C is a powerful vector Notes
drawing program that is used by art, design This course requires good computer skills.
and multimedia professionals. It allows you to
be very accurate with your designs and have
incredible creative control with sophisticated Digital Photography SLR
drawing tools, expressive natural brushes, and Semester 1
a host of time-saving features.
Length: Semester 1
New skills are developed through class and
individual exercises, producing graphics for a Description
range of purposes. This course is designed for those who have,
or are considering purchasing a digital SLR
Assessment camera. Students will explore the effective use
Folio of the camera through practical experience,
Practical taking pictures using simple mode settings
Group Work through to more complex manual controls
and menu adjustments. This course also
Notes
covers basic photographic techniques and
This course requires good computer skills.
digital enhancement and manipulation of
images using Photoshop. Other skills include
SACE Stage 1 Subjects
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uploading images, file management, saving skills. Skills covered range from selecting
to various media, sending files and printing and altering images, using filters, layers and
strategies. text and image enhancement. New skills
are developed through class and individual
Assessment projects producing images for a variety of
Folio purposes.
Practical
Group Work Assessment
Folio
Practical
Digital Photography SLR Group Work
Semester 2 Notes
Good computer skills are assumed.
Length: Semester 2
Description
This course will build on the types of SACE Stage 1 and 2 Courses
experiences gained in Digital Photography Combined with Continuing
SLR 1. Students with similar experiences may
choose to join this class. Students
Assessment 11 Art
Folio
Practical Description
Group Work In Visual Art, students express ideas through
practical work of painting, printmaking,
sculpture, textiles and drawing. Students have
Photoshop 1 opportunities to research, understand and
reflect upon visual art works in their cultural
Length: Semester 1 and historical contexts.
Description The broad area of Art includes both artistic
In this course students will explore features of and crafting methods and outcomes, including
the Adobe Photoshop CC program. This course the development of ideas, research, analysis
assumes good computer skills and caters for and experimentation with colour, media and
existing users of the program who want to techniques.
extend their skills. Skills covered range from
selecting and altering images, using filters, Students develop artwork that expresses
layers and text and image enhancement. ideas and opinions, with knowledge and
New skills are developed through class and competence in using art materials.
individual projects producing images for a Students use drawing as a basis to develop
variety of purposes. works, which are completed in a variety of
Assessment media.
Folio Assessment
Practical The following three areas of study are
Group Work assessed:
Notes • Folio - planning of practical work
Good computer skills are required • Practical - a resolved art work and a
Practitioner’s statement
• Visual Study - a development of art skills
Photoshop 2 and learning
Length: Semester 2 Notes
An interest in and/or ability in drawing is
Description essential.
In this course students develop a deeper
understanding and competency with the The ability to develop ideas and work
Adobe Photoshop CC program. This course independently is needed.
assumes good computer and Photoshop
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Description Description
Two areas of study will be covered: Two areas of study are covered:
• Cells and microorganisms • Multicellular Organisms
• Infectious diseases. • Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics.
Cells and microorganisms looks at Prokaryotic Multicellular organisms - students examine
and Eukaryotic cells and the processes vital for the hierarchical structure of organisms and
cell functioning and survival. Students learn look at cells, tissues, organs and organ systems.
about the conditions necessary for the growth Students look at the structure and function
and survival of microorganisms and their use of various organs that facilitate exchange of
in science and industry. materials in human beings and other species.
Students also investigate the factors that affect
In the topic infectious diseases students plant growth and the structure and function
examine the various agents that cause of leaves.
infectious diseases, including viral, bacteria
and other parasitic pathogens. Students In the topic of biodiversity and ecosystem
examine the structure and function of the dynamics, students investigate diverse
immune system including the non-specific and ecosystems exploring the range of biotic and
specific responses. abiotic components to understand these
systems.
The three strands of science inquiry skills,
science as a human endeavour and science The three strands of science inquiry skills,
understandings are integrated throughout science as a human endeavour and science
student learning in this subject. understandings are integrated throughout
student learning in this subject.
Assessment
Assessment for Stage 1 Biology consists of the Assessment
set assessment tasks being graded against the Assessment for Stage 1 Biology consists of the
state-wide performance standards for Biology. set assessment tasks being graded against the
• Investigations folio - practical investigations state-wide performance standards for Biology.
and a human endeavour investigation • Investigations folio - practical investigations
• Skills and applications tasks -tests and a human endeavour investigation
• Skills and applications tasks -tests
Notes
Students intending to study Biology at stage Notes
2 should complete two semesters of Biology Students intending to study Biology at stage
at year 11. 2 should complete two semesters of Biology
at year 11.
SACE Stage 1 Subjects
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Hamilton Handbook.indd 25 8/11/2017 11:06 AM11 Chemistry 1 applications task. Skills that could be assessed
include using chemical terms, conventions,
Description and notations; writing equations; calculating;
The study of Chemistry offers students demonstrating understanding; applying
opportunities to consider the use that knowledge; graphing; analysing data and
human beings make of the planet’s resources drawing conclusions; and designing an
and the impact of human activities on the investigation to test a hypothesis.
environment. An understanding of chemistry,
and the application of this understanding, End of Semester Exam
helps students to appreciate the factors that Students will undertake an Examination at the
influence the pursuit of science and to make end of each 10-credit subject
informed decisions about modifying and
Assessment Design Criteria:
interacting with nature.
• Investigation
Scientific inquiry commonly involves teams • Analysis and Evaluation
of people with diverse skills and knowledge. • Application
Chemists can contribute to such teams • Knowledge and Understanding
through their study of the properties, uses,
Notes
means of production, and reactions of natural
Appropriate covered footwear required.
and processed materials. Chemists also make a
critical study of the social and environmental
impact of materials and chemical processes.
Their skills in observation, and in designing
11 Chemistry 2
and performing experiments, make an Description
important contribution to advances in The study of Chemistry offers students
scientific theories. opportunities to consider the use that
human beings make of the planet’s resources
Through the study of chemistry, students
and the impact of human activities on the
develop an understanding of the physical
environment. An understanding of chemistry,
world that enables them to be questioning,
and the application of this understanding,
Stage 1 CHEMISTRY | ENGLISH
reflective, and critical thinkers. As a way
helps students to appreciate the factors that
of knowing, students can use chemistry to
influence the pursuit of science and to make
explore and explain their experiences of
informed decisions about modifying and
phenomena around them.
interacting with nature.
Semester 1 Topics can include:
Scientific inquiry commonly involves teams
• Materials, Kinetic & Atomic Theory,
of people with diverse skills and knowledge.
Periodicity (Matter)
Chemists can contribute to such teams
• Bonding
through their study of the properties, uses,
• Organic Chemistry
means of production, and reactions of natural
Assessment and processed materials. Chemists also make a
The following assessment will be undertaken critical study of the social and environmental
in Stage 1 Chemistry: impact of materials and chemical processes.
Their skills in observation, and in designing
Chemistry 1 is a pre-requisite subject for
and performing experiments, make an
Chemistry 2
important contribution to advances in
Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio scientific theories.
Students undertake at least one practical Through the study of chemistry, students
investigation and at least one issues develop an understanding of the physical
investigation to include in the folio. world that enables them to be questioning,
reflective, and critical thinkers. As a way
Students inquire into aspects of chemistry of knowing, students can use chemistry to
through practical discovery and data analysis, explore and explain their experiences of
or by selecting, analysing, and interpreting phenomena around them.
information.
Semester 2 topic can include:
Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications • Acids and the Environment
Tasks • Reacting Quantities/Stoichiometry
• Redox/Electrochemistry
Students undertake at least one skills and
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The following assessment will be undertaken The following assessment types enable
in Stage 1 Chemistry: students to demonstrate their learning in
Stage 1 English:
Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio • Assessment Type 1: Responding to Texts
Students undertake at least one practical • Assessment Type 2: Creating Texts
investigation and at least one issues • Assessment Type 3: Intertextual Study
investigation to include in the folio. Notes
Students inquire into aspects of chemistry Twenty credits of Literacy are compulsory for
through practical discovery and data analysis, SACE acquisition. It is recommended that all
or by selecting, analysing, and interpreting students complete two units at Stage 1.
information.
Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications 11 English as an Additional
Tasks Language or Dialect
Students undertake at least one skills and Description
applications task. Skills that could be assessed English as an Additional Language or Dialect
include using chemical terms, conventions, (formerly ESL) can be chosen in place of
and notations; writing equations; calculating; English A or B for students who are eligible.
demonstrating understanding; applying Students who first learned a language other
knowledge; graphing; analysing data and than English study EALD and are seeking
drawing conclusions; and designing an development of English language skills.
investigation to test a hypothesis.
Students will complete a number of topics.
End of Semester Exam Within each of these topics there will be the
Students will undertake an Examination at the opportunity for students to develop and
end of each 10-credit subject improve their written and spoken skills.
Assessment Design Criteria:
• Investigation Writing letters and essays, presenting oral and
• Analysis and Evaluation written reports, holding discussions, reviewing
• Application and critical literacy are some of the skills to be
• Knowledge and Understanding developed.
Notes Assessment
Semester 1 Chemistry is a pre-requisite for this The following assessment types enable
subject. students to demonstrate their learning in
Stage 1 English as an Additional Language:
Appropriate covered footwear required. • Assessment Type 1: Responding to Texts
• Assessment Type 2: Interactive Study
SACE Stage 1 Subjects
• Assessment Type 3: Language Study.
11 English A/B
Notes
Description Twenty credits of Literacy are compulsory for
Students will learn a range of research SACE acquisition. It is recommended that all
and analysis skills in response to a range of students complete two units at Stage 1. All
texts including novels, plays, short stories, students who want to enrol in an English as an
poetry and various media texts such as Additional Language subject will be required
newspapers, film and television. They then to apply to the SACE Board for eligibility.
apply this knowledge and understanding Translations of SACE information materials can
to produce texts of their own for a variety be provided upon request.
of purposes and audiences. Connections are
made between different texts in terms of
the different techniques which writers use 11 Essential English A/B
to deal with themes and issues. There is an Description
emphasis on the further development of skills Students consider a variety of ways in which
in reading, writing, listening and speaking in a texts communicate information, ideas, and
variety of situations. perspectives. Students examine and respond
to how language is used in social, cultural,
community, workplace, and/or imagined
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conventions and language features to the assessment requirements and conditions,
communicate information and ideas that and performance standards, will enable the
convey simple and complex thoughts in a access and flexibility that is currently available
range of mediums and digital technologies. in Numeracy for Work and Community Life
and Mathematics Pathways. In Stage 1 and
Assessment Stage 2 Essential Mathematics and General
The following assessment types enable Mathematics, the revised content structure
students to demonstrate their learning in will include an Open Topic to increase the
Stage 1 Essential English: flexibility for teachers to design programs that
• Assessment Type 1: Responding to Texts best meet the needs and interests of their
• Assessment Type 2: Creating Texts. students.
Notes It may include:
Twenty credits of Literacy are compulsory for • Earning and Spending (Topic 1): Ways
SACE acquisition. It is recommended that all of earning; awards, payroll, calculations;
students complete two units at Stage 1. income tax; methods of payment; value for
money, discounts, unit pricing, budgets.
• Measurement (Topic 2): Metric systems,
11 Essential Mathematics scales, plans; scale factor, enlargements;
A/B perimeter; area, volume, capacity, time.
• Statistics (Topic 7): Collection,
Stage 1 MATHS | FOOD & HOSPITALITY
Description representation of data; reading,
This subject is designed for : interpreting, drawing graphs; mean, mode,
median.
(1) students who are seeking to meet the
minimum SACE numeracy requirement Assessment
(students are required to successfully complete Each unit will be using three types of tasks:
only 1 Semester of Stage 1 Maths for SACE); • Skills and Applications Assessment Tasks (eg,
tests, assignments, exam)
(2) students who are planning to pursue
• Directed Investigations
a career in a range of trades or vocational
• Projects
pathways. There is an emphasis on extending
students’ mathematical skills in ways that Student work will be moderated by the SACE
apply to practical problem solving in everyday Board to finalise grades.
and workplace contexts, in flexible and
resourceful ways. This subject leads to Stage 2 Notes
Essential Mathematics. For students with limited achievement in Year
10 Mathematics. It is designed for students
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Hamilton Handbook.indd 28 8/11/2017 11:06 AMwho may wish to conclude their studies in scales, plans: scale factor, enlargements;
Maths after this course, or to study Essential perimeter; area, volume, capacity.
Mathematics at Stage 2.
Assessment
Each unit will be using three types of tasks:
11 Food and Hospitality • Skills and Applications Assessment Tasks (eg,
tests, assignments, exam)
(Catering) • Investigations
Description Notes
This course has been designed to engage a Students intending to study Essential
range of students to develop skills in the food Mathematics at Stage 2 are advised to study
& hospitality industry. Students develop food both units of Stage 1 General Mathematics
practical skills. They also explore knowledge of (Business or Industry).
contemporary issues related to the Industry.
Assessment
• Practical Activity 60%
11 General Mathematics
• Group Activity 20% (Business) B
• Investigation 30%
Description
Notes General Mathematics extends students’
OHS&W requirements in keeping with mathematical skills in ways that apply to
hospitality industry standards, including practical problem solving. Topics cover a
closed-in footwear and short fingernails free diverse range of applications of mathematics,
of polish. including personal financial management,
measurement and trigonometry, the statistical
investigation process, modelling using
11 General Mathematics linear and non-linear functions, and discrete
modelling using networks and matrices. In
(Business) A Stage 1 and Stage 2 Essential Mathematics
Description and General Mathematics, the revised content
General Mathematics extends students’ structure will include an Open Topic to
mathematical skills in ways that apply to increase the flexibility for teachers to design
practical problem solving. Topics cover a programs that best meet the needs and
diverse range of applications of mathematics, interests of their students.
including personal financial management,
This second units builds on the skills and
measurement and trigonometry, the statistical
knowledge in Part A, and is recommended
investigation process, modelling using
for students wishing to study Stage 2 Maths
linear and non-linear functions, and discrete
Applications. Successful completion General
modelling using networks and matrices.
SACE Stage 1 Subjects
Mathematics at Stage 2 prepares students
Greater emphasis will be placed on topics
for entry to tertiary courses requiring a non-
leading to careers and/or study in the world
specialised background in mathematics.
of Business. In Stage 1 and Stage 2 Essential
Mathematics and General Mathematics, the It may include:
revised content structure will include an Open • Saving and Borrowing (Topic 5): Simple
Topic to increase the flexibility for teachers to interest; compound interest; investment;
design programs that best meet the needs and interest charges; repayment tables.
interests of their students. • Data in Context (Topic 3)
• Statistics (Topic 7): Collecting, displaying
Successful completion General Mathematics
data; mean, mode, median; variances,
at Stage 2 prepares students for entry to
standard deviation; interquartile range,
tertiary courses requiring a non-specialised
stem/box plots.
background in mathematics.
Assessment
It may include: Each unit will be using three types of tasks:
• Earning and Spending (Topic 1): Ways • Skills and Applications Assessment Tasks (eg,
of earning; awards, payroll, calculations; tests, assignments, exam)
income tax; methods of payment; value for • Investigations
money, discounts, unit pricing, budgets.
• Measurement (Topic 2): Metric systems,
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Hamilton Handbook.indd 29 8/11/2017 11:06 AMNotes Skills and Applications Assessment Tasks (eg,
Students intending to study Essential tests, assignments, exam)
Mathematics at Stage 2 are advised to study • Investigations
both units of Stage 1 General Mathematics
(Business or Industry). Notes
Students intending to study Essential
Mathematics at Stage 2 are advised to
11 General Mathematics study this unit followed by Stage 1 General
Mathematics (Industry) B or the Stage 1
(Industry) A General (Business).
Description
General Mathematics extends students’
mathematical skills in ways that apply to
11 General Mathematics
practical problem solving. Topics cover a (Industry) B
diverse range of applications of mathematics,
including personal financial management, Description
measurement and trigonometry, the statistical General Mathematics extends students’
investigation process, modelling using mathematical skills in ways that apply to
linear and non-linear functions, and discrete practical problem solving. Topics cover a
modelling using networks and matrices. diverse range of applications of mathematics,
Greater emphasis will be placed on topics including personal financial management,
leading to careers and/or study in the world measurement and trigonometry, the statistical
of Industry. In Stage 1 and Stage 2 Essential investigation process, modelling using
Mathematics and General Mathematics, the linear and non-linear functions, and discrete
revised content structure will include an Open modelling using networks and matrices.
Topic to increase the flexibility for teachers to Greater emphasis will be placed on topics
design programs that best meet the needs and leading to careers and/or study in the world
of Industry. In Stage 1 and Stage 2 Essential
Stage 1 MATHS | LEGAL STUDIES
interests of their students.
Mathematics and General Mathematics, the
Successful completion General Mathematics revised content structure will include an Open
at Stage 2 prepares students for entry to Topic to increase the flexibility for teachers to
tertiary courses requiring a non-specialised design programs that best meet the needs and
background in mathematics. interests of their students.
It may include: Successful completion General Mathematics
• Measurement (Topic 2); Units of at Stage 2 prepares students for entry to
Measurement, Scales & Ratios, Time tertiary courses requiring a non-specialised
& Rates, Perimeter & Area, Volume & background in mathematics.
Capacity, Specialist Measurements
• Trigonometry (Topic 8); Measuring It may include:
Instruments, Right Angled Triangle • Networks & Matrices (Topic 4); Reading
Geometry, Areas on Non-Right Angled Network Diagrams, Constructing Networks,
Triangles, Allied Shapes, Problem-solving. Problem-solving with Networks, Network
Algorithms, Interpreting Information in
Assessment Matrix Form, Basic Matrix Arithmetic
Each unit will be using three types of tasks: • Simulating Random Processes (Topic 6);
• Examples of Simulations, Investigating
Problems, Constructing Mathematical
Models, Calculation of Simple Probabilities,
Designing & Testing Randomising Devices,
Modelling, Running a Simulation,
Summarising Results & Forming
Conclusions, Appraisal of the Model.
Assessment
Each unit will be using three types of tasks:
• Skills and Applications Assessment Tasks (eg,
tests, assignments, exam)
• Investigations
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Students intending to study Essential assignments)
Mathematic at Stage 2 are advised to study • Directed Investigations
both units of Stage 1 General Mathematics • Exam
(Industry/Business).
Notes
Students intending to study Stage 2
11 Legal Studies: Justice & Mathematical Methods must satisfactorily
complete Stage 1 Mathematical Methods 1
Society and 2.
Description Students intending to study Stage 2 Specialist
The course is an Introduction to the Australian Mathematics must also satisfactorily complete
Legal System, and explores current criminal Stage 1 Specialist Mathematics.
and civil legal issues and cases in South
Australia. Students will also learn about the It will be assumed that students have a
process of resolving legal disputes in Australia. graphics calculator. If you are thinking of
purchasing a graphics calculator it would
Three key topics are undertaken in this be advisable to first check with your Maths
subject: teacher for suitability, price etc).
• An Introduction to the Australia legal
system- Parliament, the Executive and the
Courts 11 Mathematical
• The Criminal Justice System
• Justice and society- current legal issues. For Methods 2
example, Mandatory sentencing, Prisons, Description
Tort law and Victims and the court process. This course is the second of two designed
Students will have the opportunity to visit to give students the required skills and
the South Australian Supreme, District and understandings in preparation for Maths
Magistrates Courts as part of their course. Methods at Stage 2. Students choosing this
course need to have shown a high degree of
Assessment competence in Year 10 Maths.
Assessment: summative tasks include a
Media Analysis, Issues Study, Mock trial and The topics covered may include:
Individual Presentation. • Counting & Statistics
• Introduction to Differential Calculus
Notes • Growth & Decay
This course is a good introduction for Stage
2 Legal Studies, and Justice studies at both Assessment
University and TAFE. Each unit will be assessed using three types
of tasks:
SACE Stage 1 Subjects
• Skills Assessment Tasks (eg, tests and
11 Mathematical assignments)
• Directed Investigations
Methods 1 • Exam
Description Notes
This course is one of two designed to Students intending to study Stage 2
give students the required skills and Mathematical Methods must satisfactorily
understandings in preparation for Maths complete Stage 1 Mathematical Methods 1
Methods at Stage 2. Students choosing this and 2.
course need to have shown a high degree of
competence in Year 10 Maths. Students intending to study Stage 2 Specialist
Mathematics must also satisfactorily complete
The topics covered may include: Stage 1 Specialist Mathematics.
• Functions & Graphs
• Polynomials (including Quadratics) It will be assumed that students have a
• Trigonomtry graphics calculator. If you are thinking of
purchasing a graphics calculator it would
Assessment be advisable to first check with your Maths
Each unit will be assessed using three types teacher for suitability, price etc).
of tasks:
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Hamilton Handbook.indd 31 8/11/2017 11:06 AM11 Metal Technology 1 Assessment
Skills development will be assessed through
Description practical tasks. A folio of work must be
This course aims to give students the basic skills maintained including evidence of related
required to work in a metals and engineering practical, written responses and a design task.
environment. This is a practical course where Safe working practices and the correct use of
Stage 1 METAL TECHNOLOGY | MULTIMEDIA | MUSIC
students will develop competent skills in machines and equipment will be expected.
fitting and machining, sheet metal work
and welding. Students will also develop an Notes
understanding and appreciation of metal Metal Technology 1 is essential.
from a design perspective. Those students also
studying CAD/CAM will be able to apply the
skills developed in CAD/CAM in this course. 11 Multimedia
Assessment Description
Skills development will be assessed through This course is designed to develop practical
practical tasks. A folio of work must be skills using industry standard multimedia
maintained including evidence of related software from the Adobe Creative Suite.
practical, written responses and a design task. Students will develop a number of creative
Safe working practices and the correct use of products for a folio and practical pieces for
machines and equipment will be expected. display. A Visual Study is also incorporated into
the course.
Notes Students are required to work in Digital
Metal Technology at year 10 would be an Imaging; Digital Photography; 2D Animation;
advantage but not essential. DTP and Web Design.
Assessment
11 Metal Technology 2 School based, involving development of ideas,
practical and theory assessed through Folio,
Description Practical and Visual Study. Assessment tasks
This course will build on the skills developed are designed to assess the level of attainment
in Metal Technology 1. This is a practical of each student’s capabilities within the
course where students will continue to Performance Standards. Literacy and numeracy
develop skills and competency in fitting and will also be assessed within assessment tasks.
machining, sheet metal work and welding.
Students will also develop an understanding Notes
and appreciation of metal from a design An interest in computing and its application to
perspective. Those students also studying art and design is assumed.
CAD/CAM will be able to apply the skills
developed in CAD/CAM in this course.
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Hamilton Handbook.indd 32 8/11/2017 11:06 AM11 Music Advanced 1 11 Music Advanced 2
Description Description
Students need to have at least three years Students must have completed Music
experience on their instrument and a strong Advanced 1 and be reasonably proficient on
theory and aural background prior to doing their instrument.
Music Advanced.
The theory focus in Semester 2 is on
The theory focus is on arranging. Students will more sophisticated harmony and aural
produce a 12 bar arrangement, including parts skills. Students continue to work on an
for vocals, horn section and rhythm section. arrangement, incorporating more of the
Harmonies, counter-melodies, ostinato, techniques and melodic tools as they learn
smooth chord movement and appropriate them. There is a theory exam at the end of the
selection of ideas for different styles. semester.
There is also an aural component, teaching Practical assessment is at the end of the
aural recognition of intervals, scales, chord semester, consisting of two short contrasting
progressions, triads and rhythms. pieces.
Students need to practice on a regular basis The written assignments, the review and
and develop their technique and fluency on the history or technical appraisal, form the
their chosen instrument. There is a practical portfolio that comprises a significant part of
assessment at the end of the semester. the overall assessment.
The written assessments include a review and Assessment
a music history assignment. Assessment will be aligned to Performance
Standards. Students will be assessed in the
Assessment following areas:
Assessment will be aligned to Performance • Skills presentation (performance)
Standards. Students will be assessed in the • Skills development (theory)
following areas: • Folio, which willinclude a number of
• Skills presentation (performance) written or research based tasks and a short
• Skills development (theory) arrangement.
• Folio, which will include two written tasks
and arrangement, plus exam. Notes
Semester 1 leads to Semester 2 which is an
Notes advanced course.
Semester 1 leads to Semester 2 which is an
advanced course. Involves participation in a band. Students will
need to be involved in some out-of-school-
Involves participation in a band. Students will hours performances and rehearsals. They
need to be involved in some out-of-school- will also need to work and practise on an
SACE Stage 1 Subjects
hours performances and rehearsals.They will independent basis. Students may need to find
also need to be able to practise and work their own instrumental tuition.
consistently on an independent basis. Students
may need to find their own instrumental
tuition.
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11 Music Experience 1 11 Music Experience 2
Description Description
Students are expected to have some previous Students need to have completed Music
practical experience (preferably at least 1 year Experience 1.
on an instrument or vocals) prior to beginning
this course. It cannot be guaranteed that The theory studies continue into more
individual instrumental or vocal instruction sophisticated theory and aural concepts.
will be available. There is no prerequisite in Harmonic, rhythmic and melodic concepts are
terms of music theory, although some prior explored and are linked with the practical in
knowledge would be a significant advantage. terms of playing scales, chords and exercises as
well as learning how to learn new pieces.
Students study the fundamentals of music
theory. There is a written component as The written assessments continue on from
well, consisting of a review and a history Semester 1. A review and a written piece on a
assignment. Students are expected to do particular style or genre of Music are required.
regular practice on their chosen instrument There is an exam at the end and a practical
and prepare one or two simple pieces. The assessment.
assessment tasks are a theory exam, the Assessment
practical assessment and the written pieces. Assessment will be aligned to Performance
Assessment Standards. Students will be assessed in the
Assessment will be aligned to Performance following areas:
Standards. Students will be assessed in the • Skills Presentation (Performance)
following areas: • Skills Development (Theory)
• Skills Presentation (Performance) • Folio, which will include two written tasks
• Skills Development (theory) and a short written melody and chord
• Folio, which will include two written or progression.
research based tasks. Notes
Notes Students must be able to practise and work on
Students will need to be able to work and the theory on an independent basis. Students
practise independently. Also students may may need to find their own instrumental
need to find their own instrumental tuition. tuition.
11 Photography
Description
Students focus upon using Digital SLR
cameras and Photoshop. There is a strong
emphasis on manual camera operation along
with exploration and experimentation of
Photoshop techniques. Students will go on
excursions that expose them to different
environments in which to take photographs.
Students will be involved in the following
aspects of photography:
• Basic and Advanced Camera Operation
• Photoshop - Manipulation, superimposing
effects and graphic design
• Composing Photographic images
• Basic and Advanced Photoshop Techniques
Assessment
Folio (Camera and Photoshop Techniques)
Visual Study (Exploration of a particular skill,
technique, equipment or artist)
Practical (see notes)
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