Career Planning
Year 11 and 12 Subject selection
Year 10 PALS
Career Education
Career Education has been the focus for
year 10 students in their PALS lessons
this year. Since the beginning of the year,
students have been learning about
themselves, their strengths and
weaknesses, their skills and attributes.
Year 10 PALS
Career Education
(cont.)
Now and in Term 3, through their PALS
lessons, students will be given assistance and
guidance in:
•Preparation for Senior Studies
•Subject Selection and Set Plan Process
•Continuing to develop knowledge of skills,
interests, and values related to the world of
work
To help with their decision making,
parents are encouraged to have a
discussion with their sons..
What is he good at?
What does he enjoy doing?
What pathway appeals to him?
• OP
• Mixed (Why? Selection rank for
tertiary education?)
• Industry Pathway (Vocational
education)
What does he want to do after Year 12?
Choosing senior subjects
A number of factors should be considered when
choosing senior subjects
Can I pass this subject?
Will I enjoy this subject?
Do I want to study this subject because it is a pre-
requisite for the tertiary course I would like to do
after school
Can I gain bonus points for this subject for certain
universities?
Is this a subject which may help my chances of
gaining an apprenticeship or other employment
(industry pathway).
Tertiary Pre-requisites
Subject prerequisites are the subjects you study
in Year 11 and 12 that are stated by universities,
TAFE and colleges as necessary for you to
complete at the required level to qualify for entry
to particular courses.
Subject prerequisites are expressed as
minimum achievement levels in specific senior
subjects. For example, English (4,SA) indicates
that the QSA Authority subject English must
have been studied for four semesters and an
overall exit level of a Sound Achievement (C) or
better obtained.
Other terminology used by
Tertiary Institutions
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level
of achievement in a Senior subject
considered necessary for successful first
year tertiary study. However it is not an
entry requirement.
Recommended Study – some subjects
might be recommended in order to
undertake a course more successfully but
are not entry requirements.
Bonus Points awarded by Tertiary
Institutions
ACU, Griffith University, QUT and UQ are operating Bonus
Rank Schemes for Current Year 12 students applying to
commence tertiary study at these universities in the
following year. These schemes recognise achievement in a
range of study areas.
Bonus ranks may be awarded for successful completion of
specific Queensland Year 12 subjects such as Languages
other than English (LOTE) and Maths C, and some
university-level subjects. Australian Catholic University also
awards bonus points for a range of other Queensland Year
12 subjects relevant to the course applied for.
UQ Bonus Point Scheme
Students applying through QTAC to UQ will be awarded
bonus points towards their entry rank on the following
basis:
2 points for passing an approved language other than
English (LOTE).
2 points for passing the Queensland Studies Authority
Mathematics C (or equivalent as determined by UQ).
1 point for successfully completing a university level
enrichment course at university concurrently with the
senior program (for example, the UQ Enhanced Studies
Program).
The maximum bonus for any one student is 5 points. The
maximum LOTE bonus per student is 2 points and the
maximum enrichment bonus is 1 point, irrespective of how
many subjects have been studied.
QUT Bonus Point Scheme
Subject studied Year 12 Rank Bonus For Admission to
Engineering Technology 2 points QUT Bachelor of Engineering
Maths C* 2 points All QUT courses^
LOTE# 2 points All QUT courses^
University-level subjects@ 1 point All QUT courses^
Griffith University Bonus Point
Scheme
Under the scheme, students will receive on the university
rank scale:
2 ranks for passing Maths C
2 ranks for passing a Language other than English
1 ranks for successfully completing GriffChem,
GriffPhysics and other University studies taken in high
school or the Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary
Study program and recognised equivalents from other
tertiary institutions
A maximum of 5 bonus ranks can be applied under the
scheme. For example if a student does a language as
well as extension language 2 points will be offered for
each.
ACU Bonus Points Scheme
(sample only)
Relevant Year Result Bonus
Course 12 subjects at
Padua
English, English H 1
Extension, Literature, VH 2
Visual Arts, Economics, Extension 1
Ancient History,
B Arts - 112311
Modern History,
Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Studies,
Study of Society, Music
English, Drama Music H 1
B Arts (Creative Arts
Visual Arts Dance Film VH 2
and Culture) - 112911
and TV Extension 1
Need more information?
• Careers page on website
• Tertiary Studies Expo – RNA
Showgrounds, 17 - 18 July 2010
• Careers Counsellor (students and
parents are welcome to make
appointments. Ph: 3857 9976)
• University websites
Padua Website
(Go to College Services menu – Careers)
Careers Information
The Careers Calendar is updated regularly. Please click the links below
for the latest careers information.
Career Calendar 2010.pdf (52KB)
Internet Sites for Career Planning.pdf (32KB)
QTAC Information New OP Ineligible Schedule.pdf (106KB)
Year 12 Presentation.ppt (470KB)
Year 10 Career Guidance and Education.ppt (154KB)
Study Tips.pdf (254KB)
Study Timetable Template.pdf (16KB)
Assignment Schedule Template.pdf (22KB)
Quick Links.pdf (61KB)