FACULTY

ENGLISH

SUBJECTS OFFEREDGENERAL SUBJECTS

English

Literature

ENGLISH

TOPICS

Unit 1

Perspectives and Texts – Representations of Gender.

(A Property of the Clan (play) + Codes of Gender (documentary))

Unit 2

Texts and Culture – Representations of Australian Identity

(The Messenger, Johnno, Maestro)

ASSESSMENT

Unit 1

1. Extended written response - public audience

2. Persuasive Spoken Task

Unit 2

2. Extended response – imaginative intervention

3. Examination – analytical written response (unseen)

ENGLISH

TOPICSUnit 3

Textual Connections – Representations of Current Issues and Humanity

(Never Let Me Go + Bladerunner)

Unit 4

Close Study of Literary Texts – Representations of Power

(The Cellist of Sarajevo + Terror (play)

Macbeth (External Examination))

ASSESSMENTUnit 3

IA2 Extended Written Response for a Public Audience

IA1 Extended Response – persuasive spoken

Unit 4

IA3 Extended Response – imaginative written

EA – Examination – analytical written response (unseen)

LITERATURETOPICSUnit 1

Introduction to Literary Studies –Representations of Gender

(The Twelfth Night, Persepolis – The Story of Childhood + He Named me Malala (documentary))

Unit 2

Intertextuality – Gothic Fiction

(Ruby Moon (play) + Dracula)

ASSESSMENTUnit 1

Imaginative Spoken Task

Examination – analytical written response

Unit 2

Extended Response – imaginative written response

Examination – analytical written response (unseen)

LITERATURETOPICS

Unit 3

Literature and Identity – In Time

(Death and the Maiden + The Good People

Unit 4

Independent Explorations

(Cardinal + In Cold Blood (External Examination))

ASSESSMENT

Unit 3

IA2 Extended Response – imaginative spoken/multi-modal response

IA1 Examination – analytical written response (seen question under supervised conditions)

Unit 4

IA3 Extended Response – imaginative written response

EA Examination – analytical written response (unseen)

SUBJECTS OFFERED

APPLIED SUBJECTS

Essential English

ESSENTIAL ENGLISHTOPICS

Unit 1

Language that Works

Unit 2

Texts and Human Experiences

(The Story of Tom Brennan + Lion (movie))

ASSESSMENT

Unit 1

1. Formative Assessment – Short Response to Stimulus Examination

2. Extended response – Multi-modal presentation

Unit 2

3. Formative Assessment – imaginative short story

4. Formative Assessment – analytical spoken

ESSENTIAL ENGLISHTOPICS

Unit 3

Language that influences – Community, Local and Global Issues

(film study)

Unit 4

Representations and popular culture texts

(tattoos, street art + Australian graphic novel)

ASSESSMENT

Unit 3

IA1 Extended response – persuasive spoken

IA2 Common Internal Assessment (CIA) Short response examination

Unit 4

IA3 Extended response – multi-modal spoken

IA4 Extended response – imaginative written.

FACULTY

SUBJECTS OFFEREDGENERAL SUBJECTS

Japanese

JAPANESETOPICS

Unit 1

My World

Topic 1: Family/carers and Friends

Topic 2: Lifestyle and Leisure

Topic 3: Education

Unit 2

Exploring Our world

Topic 1: Travel

Topic 2: Technology and Media

Topic 3. The Contribution of Japanese Culture to the World

ASSESSMENT

Unit 1

Topics 1 and 2 - Formative short response (Listening and Reading)

Topics 2 and 3- Formative extended response (Listening, Reading, Writing)

Unit 2

Unit 2 Topics 1, 2 and 3 - Formative multimodal presentation

JAPANESETOPICS

Unit 3

Our Society

Topic 1: Roles and Relationships

Topic 2: Socialising and Connecting with my Peers

Topic 3: groups in Society

Unit 4

My future

Topic 1: Finishing Secondary School, Plans and Reflections

Topic 2: Responsibilities and Moving On

ASSESSMENT

Unit 3

Topic 1 - Summative short response IA1 (15%)

Topics 2 and 3 - Summative combination response IA2 (30%)

Unit 4

Topics 1 and 2 - Summative extended response IA3 (30%)

External Assessment EA (30%)

FACULTY

SUBJECTS OFFEREDGENERAL SUBJECTS

Physical Education

Health Education

Physical EducationTOPICS

Unit 1

Topic 1 Motor learning and Touch

Topic 2 Functional anatomy, biomechanics and tennis / badminton

Unit 2

Topic 1 Sports psychology and Volleyball

Topic 2 Equity / Barriers / Enablers with multiple sports

ASSESSMENT

Unit 1

Formative Internal - Investigation Report (1200 –1500)

Formative Internal – Project Folio Multimodal (7 minutes) + 2 minute student video

Unit 2

Formative Internal – Project Folio Multimodal (7 minutes) + 2 minute student video

Formative Internal – Examination combination response

Physical Education

TOPICS

Unit 3

Topic 1 Tactical awareness with Volleyball

Topic 2 Ethics and integrity with multiple sports

Unit 4

Topic 1 Energy, fitness and training integrated with Athletics track (400m/800m)

Energy, fitness and training – course revision for external exam

ASSESSMENT

Unit 3

1. Summative IA2 – Investigation Report (1200-1500)

2. Summative IA1 – Project Folio Multimodal (7 minutes) + 2 minute student video

Unit 4

1. Summative IA3 – Project Folio Multimodal (7 minutes) + 2 minute student video

2. Summative External Assessment –combination response

Health EducationTOPICS

Unit 1

Resilience as a personal resource.

Unit 2

Peer and Family as resources for healthy living

Elective 3 : Alcohol

ASSESSMENT

Unit 1

Investigation: Action research

Investigation: Examination extended response

Unit 2

Investigation: Analytical exposition

Investigation: Examination

Health Education

TOPICS

Unit 3

Community as a resource for healthy living

Elective 3: Anxiety

Unit 4

Respectful relationships in the post schooling transition.

ASSESSMENT

Unit 3

Investigation: Action research

Investigation: Examination extended response

Unit 4

Investigation: Analytical exposition

Investigation: External Examination

SUBJECTS OFFEREDAPPLIED SUBJECTS

Sport and Recreation

Sport & RecreationTOPICS

Unit 1

Module 1 Sports nutrition & Invasion game

Module 2 Sports officiating & Invasion game

Unit 2

Module 3 Coaching your team & Multiple invasion sports – Oz Tag, Touch, Handball

Module 4 Training for fitness & conditioning

ASSESSMENT

Unit 1

Formative Internal - Investigation Report ( 600–800)

Formative Internal – Physical skills assessment officiating / refereeing + 2 minute student video

Unit 2

Formative Internal – Project. Spoken, performance and written. Multimodal (7 minutes) + 2 minute student video

Formative Internal – Physical skills assessment + 2 minute student video submission

Sport & RecreationTOPICS

Unit 3

Module 5 Bronze medallion

Module 6 Event management – tournament org.

Unit 4

Module 7 Sports medicine and first aid

Module 8 Training for fitness & conditioning

ASSESSMENT

Unit 3

Summative Internal – Physical skills performance + Video submission

Summative Internal – Project. Spoken, performance and written. Multimodal (7 minutes) + 2 minute student video

Unit 4

Summative Internal – Investigation Report ( 800–1000)

Summative Internal – Physical skills performance + 2 minute video submission

SUBJECTS OFFEREDCERTIFICATE SUBJECT

Certificate III Fitness• SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness (max. 8 QCE Credits)

• Provide First Aid/CPR certificates

• Direct pathway into Certificate IV in Fitness with discount

•Students eligible for an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) may be able to use their completed Certificate III to contribute towards their ATAR

FACULTY

THE ARTS

SUBJECTS OFFEREDGENERAL SUBJECTS

Dance

Drama

Film, Television and New Media

Music

Visual Art

DANCE

Units

Unit 1- Moving Bodies

Purpose and context for dance

How dance genres and styles communicate

meaning.

Unit 2- Moving Through Environments

ASSESSMENT

Unit 1

Performance Task (20%)

Choreography Task (20%)

Unit 4

Project — dance work (35%)

Examination — extended response (25%)

DANCE

UnitsUnit 3- Moving Statements

Unit 4- Moving My Way

ASSESSMENTUnit 3

Performance Task (20%)

Choreography Task (20%)

Unit 4

Project — dance work (35%)

External Examination — extended response (25%)

DRAMA

TOPICSUnit 1: Share

How does drama promote shared understandings of the human experience?

- storytelling, Verbatim theatre, oral histories, linear and non-linear forms

Unit 2: Reflect

How is drama shaped to reflect lived experience?

- Realism, Australian Gothic

ASSESSMENTUnit 1

1. Project – Dramatic Concept

2. Performance – Published Text

Unit 2

3. Extended Analytical Response (exam conditions)

4. Practice-Led Project – Directorial Vision and Performance

DRAMA

TOPICS

Unit 3: Challenge

How can we use drama to challenge our own understanding of humanity?

- Theatre of Social Comment (Epic Theatre)

Unit 4: Transform

How can you transform dramatic practice?

- contemporary performance, inherited texts as stimulus

ASSESSMENT

Unit 3

IA1 – Performance

IA2 – Project – Dramatic Concept

Unit 4

IA3 – Project – Practice-Led Project

EA – Examination – analytical written response (unseen)

Film Television and New Media TOPICS

Unit 1

Foundation

(Genre and Music Videos)

Unit 2

Storytelling

(Documentaries)

ASSESSMENT

Unit 1

1. Case Study

2. Project: Treatment and Storyboard

Unit 2

3. Treatment and Production

Film Television and New Media

TOPICS

Unit 3

Participation

(Multi-platform)

Unit 4

Identity

(Arthouse)

ASSESSMENT

Unit 3

(IA1) Case Study investigation

(IA2) Multi-platform project: treatment, storyboard and production.

Unit 4

(IA3)Stylistic project: treatment and production

(EA) – Examination .

Visual Art

TOPICSUnit 1

Art as Lens – Using a Contemporary or a Personal context students explore People, Place or Object using 2D, 3D and time-based Media.

Unit 2

Art as Code – Using a Formal or Cultural context students explore Codes, Symbols, Signs and Conventions using 2D, 3D and time-based Media

ASSESSMENTUnit 1 – Making and Responding

Project – Experimental Folio

Investigation – Multi modal presentation

Unit 2 - Making and Responding

Project – Experimental Folio

Examination – Extended Response

Visual Art

TOPICS

Unit 3 - Art as Knowledge

Unit 4 – Art as Alternate

ASSESSMENT

Unit 3

Investigation – Inquiry Phase (15%)

Project – Inquiry Phase 2 (25%)

Unit 4

Project – Inquiry Phase 3 (35%)

External Assessment – Exam (25%)

MUSICTOPICSUnit 1 - Designs

How does the treatment and combination of different music elements enable musicians to design music that communicates meaning through performance and composition?

Unit 2 - Identities

How do musicians use their understanding of music elements, concepts and practices to communicate cultural, political, social and personal identities when performing, composing and responding to music?

ASSESSMENTUnit 1

Formative internal assessment/s

1. Performance

2. Composition

Unit 2

Formative internal assessment/s

3. Integrated Project

(Composition or Performance combined with musicology)

4. Written Examination

MUSIC

TOPICS

Unit 3 - Innovations

How do musicians incorporate innovative music practices to communicate meaning when performing and composing?

Unit 4 - Narratives

How do musicians manipulate music elements to communicate narrative when performing, composing and responding to music?

ASSESSMENT

Unit 3

IA1 - Performance (20%)

IA2 - Composition (20%)

Unit 4

IA3 - Integrated project (35%)

EA - External Written Examination (25%)

SUBJECTS OFFEREDApplied Subjects

Dance in Practice

Media Arts in Practice

Visual Arts in Practice

DANCE IN PRACTICE

Units

Unit 1- Dance Foundations

Unit 2- Community Connections

ASSESSMENT

Unit 1

Investigation

Project Task

Unit 2

Production — dance film

Extended Response

DANCE IN PRACTICE

UnitsUnit 3- Being a Dancer

Unit 4- Musical Theatre

ASSESSMENTUnit 3

Investigation

Project Task

Unit 4

Production

Extended Response

Media Arts in PracticeTOPICS

Unit 1

Module One

Promotional design: Film Showcase

This module focuses on developing the skills to produce a design folio of advertising material promoting an upcoming event within the school community.

Unit 2

Module Two

Film Production Toolbox: Basics of Media Production

This module focuses on investigating media techniques and technologies, and the media art making processes involved in film production.

ASSESSMENT

Unit 1

1. Project

2. Product

Unit 2

3. Product

4. Project

Media Arts in PracticeTOPICS

Unit 3

Documenting the lives of others: Multi-Platform Documentary Making

Unit 4

Carers in Media. The Filmmaker's Resume: Show Reels

This module focuses on developing skills for a future career pathway in the media arts industry.

ASSESSMENT

Unit 3

4. Project

5. Product

Unit 4

6. Project

7. Product

Visual Arts in Practice

TOPICSUnit 1 – Object as Metaphor

Unit 1 – Recycled Assemblage Sculpture

Unit 2 – Design – Marketable Art

Unit 2 – Design – Signs

Unit 3 – Exploring Photography

Unit 3 – First Coat (Murals)

Unit 4 – Identity

Unit 4 - Self

ASSESSMENTUnit 1 – 2D Folio and Assemblage Sculpture

Unit 2 - Design Folio and Sign Design

Unit 3 – Photography Folio and Mural Collaboration

Unit 4 – 2D Folio and Clay Sculpture

SUBJECTS OFFEREDCertificates

Music Industry Cert 2

MUSICCUA20615 CERTIFICATE II IN MUSIC (Sound Production)

National Code Unit of Competency Title Core / Group A/B Elective

BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others C

BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others C

CUAIND201 Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge C

CUARES201 Collect and organise content for broadcast or publication B

CUASOU201 Develop basic audio skills and knowledge A

CUASOU202 Perform basic sound editing A

CUASOU203 Assist with sound recordings A

CUASTA202 Assist with bump in and bump out of shows B

FACULTY

HUMANITIES

SUBJECTS OFFEREDGENERAL SUBJECTS

Modern History

Ancient History

Legal Studies

Business Studies

Modern HistoryTOPICS

Unit 1: Ideas in the Modern World

Topic 1: Australian Frontier Wars

Topic 2: Russian Revolution

Unit 2: Movements in the Modern World

Topic 1: Women’s movement since 1893

Topic 2: South African anti-apartheid movement

ASSESSMENT

Unit 1

1. Short response to historical sources

2. Independent source investigation

Unit 2

3. Exam: essay in response to historical sources

4. Investigation: Historical essay

Modern HistoryTOPICS

Unit 3: National experiences in the modern world

1. Israel, 1948-1993

2. Indonesia, 1942-1975

Unit 4: International experiences in the Modern World

1. Australian Engagement in the Korean War

2. Australian Engagement in the Vietnam Conflict

ASSESSMENT

Unit 3

SIA1: Exam essay in response to historical sources

SIA2: Independent source investigation

Unit 4

SIA3: Investigation – historical essay

External Exam – short response to historical sources

Ancient HistoryTOPICS

Unit 1 : Investigating the Ancient World

Topic 1: Digging up the Past - Methodology and History of Archaeology

Topic 2: Ancient Societies – Beliefs, Rituals and Funerary Practices

Unit 2 : Personalities in their times

Topic 1: Alexander the Great

Topic 2: Richard the Lionheart

ASSESSMENT

Unit 1

IA2: Investigation - Independent Source Investigation

Unit 2

IA1: Examination - Essay in response to historical sources

IA3: Investigation – Historical essay based on research

Ancient HistoryTOPICS

Unit 3 : Reconstructing the Ancient World

Topic 1: Fifth Century Athens

Topic 2: Early Imperial Rome

Unit 4 : People, power and authority

Topic 1: Ancient Rome – Civil War and the Breakdown of the Republic

Topic 2: To be nominated by QCAA

ASSESSMENT

Unit 3

IA1: Examination - Essay in response to historical sources

IA2: Investigation - Independent Source Investigation

Unit 4

IA3: Investigation – Historical essay based on research

EA: Summative External Examination – short responses to historical sources

LEGAL STUDIESTOPICS

Unit 1 : Beyond Reasonable Doubt

Topic 1: Legal foundations

Topic 2: Criminal Investigation Process

Topic 3: Criminal Trial Process

Topic 4: Punishment and sentencing

Unit 2 : Balance of Probabilities

Topic 1: Civil law foundations

Topic 2: Contractual obligations

Topic 3: Negligence and the duty of care

ASSESSMENT

Units 1 & 2

1. Examination - Combination Response

2. Investigative Inquiry Report

3. Investigative Argumentative Essay

LEGAL STUDIESTOPICS

Unit 3 : Law, governance and change

Topic 1: Governance in Australia

Topic 2: Law reform within a dynamic society

Unit 4 : Human rights in legal contexts

Topic 1: Human rights

Topic 2: The effectiveness of international law

Topic 3: Human rights in Australian contexts

ASSESSMENT

Unit 3

IA1 Examination – Combination Response (25%)

IA2 Investigation – Inquiry Report (25%)

Unit 4

IA3 Investigation – Argumentative Essay (25%)

Summative External Assessment EA Examination – Combination Response (25%)

BUSINESSTOPICS

Unit 1 : Business creation

Topic 1: Fundamentals of business

Topic 2 : Creation of business

Unit 2 : Business growth

Topic 1: Establishment of a business

Topic 2: Entering Markets

ASSESSMENTUnit 1

1. Examination – combination of responses

2. Investigation – feasibility report

Unit 2

1. Investigation – business report

2. Examination – combination of responses

BUSINESSTOPICS

Unit 3 – Business diversification

Topic 1: Competitive markets

Topic 2 : Strategic development

Unit 4 – Business evolution

Topic 1 : Repositioning a business

Topic 2: Transformation of a business

ASSESSMENT

Unit 3

IA1 Summative internal assessment (25%) Examination – combination of responses

IA2 Summative internal assessment (25%) Investigation – business report

Unit 4

IA3 Summative internal assessment (25%) Extended Response – Feasibility report

EA – Summative external assessment (25%) Examination – combination of responses

VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS

Certificate I and II in Business

BUSINESSBSB10112 CERTIFICATE I IN BUSINESSBSB20112 CERTIFICATE II IN BUSINESS

Certificate I and II in Business is a vocational qualification that equips students with the knowledge, skills and attributes required for a variety of career paths in clerical and administrative occupations.

Training Package Version Number 2.00

National Code Unit of Competency Title Core / Pathway/Elective

BSBWHS201A Contribute to health and safety of self and others C

BSBITU202A Create and use spreadsheets E

BSBITU102A Develop keyboard skills E

BSBITU201A Produce simple word processed documents E

BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices E

BSBLED101A Plan skills development E

BSBCMM201A Communicate in the workplace E

GENENP201C Undertake an individual or team enterprise project E

BSBIND201A Work effectively in a business environment E

BSBITU203A Communicate electronically E

BSBWOR202A Organise and complete daily work activities E

BSBWOR204A Use Business Technology E

SUBJECTS OFFERED

APPLIED SUBJECTS

Social Community StudiesTourism

SOCIAL COMMUNITY STUDIESTOPICS

Unit 1 : Foundation

Module 1: Money Management- Personal budgeting and financial literacy

Module 2: Arts and Society- Mainstream and sub- cultures within Australia

Unit 2 : Out in the World

Module 3: Science and Technology-Cybersecurity within the modern office

Module 4: World of Work- Conflict Resolution

ASSESSMENT

Unit 1 Foundation

IA1: Short Response – exam, unseen questions,

IA2: Extended Response to Stimulus-Portfolio

Unit 2: Out in the World

IA3: Project- Action Plan, Web Page

IA4: Investigation- Multimodal

SOCIAL COMMUNITY STUDIESTOPICS

Unit 3 : Complex Society

Module 5: Into Relationships- Conflict Resolution

Module 6: Today’s Society- Advocating for Change

Unit 4 : Legally it could be you

Module 7: Rights and responsibilities

• Driving Law

• Family Law

• Law and Overseas Travel

ASSESSMENT

Unit 3

IA5: Extended Response to Stimulus-

IA6 : Project- Product, Performance and Written Components.

Unit 4

IA7: Examination- Response to Driving and Family Law Scenario

IA8: Investigation- Legal Rights and Responsibilities when travelling overseas.

TOURISMTOPICS

Unit 1 : Introduction to Tourism

Module 1 : Introduction to Tourism

Module 2: Tailoring the Travel Experience

Unit 2: Tourism Attractions

Module 3: Theme parks and attractions

Module 4: Niche Tourism

ASSESSMENTUnit 1

IA1: Examination- Short Response

1A2: Project- Toowoomba Tourism

Unit 2

IA3: Investigation- Theme parks in South East Queensland

IA4: Extended Response Spoken-Australian Niche Tourism Sectors

TOURISMUnit 3 : Employment in The Tourism Industry

Module 5: Procedures and Protocols in Tourism

Module 6: Employment and employability

Unit 4: World Tourism

Module 7 : World Tourism Hotspots

Module 8: The Travel Experience

Unit 3

IA5: Project- Customer Service in the Toowoomba Travel Industry

IA6: Investigation- Entry Level Position in the Tourism Industry

Unit 4

IA7: Project- Investigate a global destination.

IA8: Examination –Short Response ‘Overseas Travel’

FACULTY

SUBJECTS OFFEREDAPPLIED SUBJECTS

FURNISHING SKILLS

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

HOSPITALITY PRACTICES

FURNISHING SKILLSTOPICS

Industry Practices

Production Processes

Cabinet / Furniture Making

Upholstery

ASSESSMENT

A PROJECT consisting of a Product component and at least one of the following.

Written 500 – 900 words

Spoken - 2½ - 3½ minutes

Multimodal Presentation

EXAMINATION

60 – 90 minutes

INVESTIGATION

Extended Response

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTIONTOPICS

Core Topics

Industry Practices

Construction Processes

Electives

Carpentry

Concreting

Bricklaying

Landscaping

ASSESSMENT

§ A PROJECT consisting of a Product component

and at least one of the following.

§ Written 500 – 900 words

§ Spoken - 2½ - 3½ minutes

§ Multimodal Presentation

EXAMINATION 60 – 90 minutes

•Short Responses

•Extended Responses

HOSPITALITYTOPICS

Navigating the Hospitality Industry

Kitchen Operations

Beverage Operations and Service

Food and Beverage Service

ASSESSMENT

A PROJECT consisting of a Product component and at least one of the following.

Written 500 – 900 words

Spoken - 2½ - 3½ minutes

Multimodal Presentation

EXAMINATION

60 – 90 minutes

INVESTIGATION

Extended Response

SUBJECTS OFFEREDCERTIFICATE COURSES

CERTIFICATE III IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE

CERTIFICATE II IN ENGINEERING

CERTIFICATE I IN BUSINESS

CERTIFICATE II IN BUSINESS

CERTIFICATE II IN MUSIC

CERTIFICATE III IN FITNESS

CHILDREN’S SERVICES CHC30110 CERTIFICATE III IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE

Registered Training Organisation – Foundation Education RTO NO: 22557 Duration 2 years. This program prepares participants for employment in Children’s Services sector.

The certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is delivered to students through a partnership agreement with Foundation Education.

Core Units

CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

CHCECE003 Provide care for children

CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers

CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood

*HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children

CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks

CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework

CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

HLTWHS001 Participate in work health and safety

CHCECE011 Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning

CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice

CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence

Electives

CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people

CHCECE018 Nurture creativity in children

CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children

ENGINEERING MEM20413CERTIFICATE II IN ENGINEERING (Pathways)RTO: Blue Dog Training RTO NO: 31193

This Certificate II in Engineering Pathways is delivered to students through a partnership agreement with Blue Dog Training. The course prepares students for careers in Boiler Making, Diesel Fitter, Metal Fabricator, Welder, Manufacturing and many other aspects of the Engineering Industry.

National code Title Core / Pathway / Specialisation / Elective / etc.

MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment Core

MEMPE005A Develop a career plan for the engineering & manufacturing industry Core

National code Title Core / Pathway / Specialisation / Elective / etc.

MEMPE006A Undertake a basic engineering project Core

MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work

practices Core

MEM16006A Organise & communicate information

Elective A

MEM16008A Interact with computing technology Elective A

MEM18001C Use hand tools Elective A

MEM18001C Use hand tools Elective A

MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations Elective A

MEMPE001A Use engineering workshop machines Elective A

MEMPE002A Use electric welding machines Elective A

MEMPE003A Use oxy-acetylene & soldering equipment Elective A

MSAPMSUP106A Work in a team Elective B

FACULTY

SCIENCE

SUBJECTS OFFEREDGENERAL SUBJECTS

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Psychology

BIOLOGY

TOPICSUnit 1

Cells and multicellular organisms: students explore the ways biology is used to describe and explain how the structure and function of cells and their components are related to the need to exchange matter and energy with their immediate environment.

Unit 2

Maintaining the internal environment: students explore the ways biology is used to describe and explain the responses of homeostatic mechanisms to stimuli and the human immune system.

ASSESSMENTUnit 1

1. Student experiment

2. Data test

Unit 2

3. Research Investigation

4. Examination – Unit 1 and Unit 2

BIOLOGY

TOPICSUnit 3

Biodiversity and the interconnectedness of life: students explore the ways biology is used to describe and explain: the biodiversity within ecosystems; a range of biotic and abiotic components; species interactions; adaptations of organisms to their environment; principles of population dynamics; and how classification systems are used to identify organisms and aid scientific communication.

Unit 4

Heredity and continuity of life: students explore the ways biology is used to describe and explain the cellular processes and mechanisms that ensure the continuity of life.

ASSESSMENTUnit 3

IA1 Data Test (10%)

IA2 Student Experiment (20%)

Unit 4

IA3 Research Investigation (20%)

Unit 3 and 4

External Assessment – Examination (50%

CHEMISTRY

TOPICSUnit 1

Chemical fundamentals – structure, properties and reactions: students relate matter and energy in chemical reactions as they consider the breaking and reforming of bonds as new substances are produced.

Unit 2

Molecular interactions and reactions: students develop their understanding of the physical and chemical properties of materials including gases, water, aqueous solutions, acids and bases.

ASSESSMENTUnit 1

1. Research Investigation

2. Data test

Unit 2

3. Student Experiment

4. Examination – Unit 1 and Unit 2

CHEMISTRY

TOPICSUnit 3

Equilibrium, acids and redox reactions: students explore the reversibility of reactions in a variety of chemical systems at different scales; acid-base equilibrium systems and their applications; the principles of oxidation and reduction reactions; and the production of electricity from electrochemical cells.

Unit 4

Structure, synthesis and design: students explore the ways in which models and theories relate to chemical synthesis, structure and design, and associated applications; and the ways in which chemistry contributes to contemporary debate regarding current and future uses of local, regional and international resources.

ASSESSMENTUnit 3

IA1 Data Test (10%)

IA2 Student Experiment (20%)

Unit 4

IA3 Research Investigation (20%)

Unit 3 and 4

External Assessment – Examination (50%)

PHYSICS

TOPICSUnit 1

Thermal, nuclear and electrical physics: students explore the ways Physics is used to describe, explain and predict the energy transfers and transformations that are pivotal to modern industrial societies. An understanding of heating processes, nuclear reactions and electricity is essential to appreciate how global energy needs are met.

Unit 2

Linear motion and waves: students develop an appreciation of how an understanding of motion and waves can be used to describe, explain and predict a wide range of phenomena.

ASSESSMENTUnit 1

1. Research Investigation

2. Data test

Unit 2

3. Student experiment

4. Examination – Unit 1 and Unit 2

PHYSICS

TOPICSUnit 3

Gravity and electromagnetism: students develop a deeper understanding of motion and its causes by using Newton’s laws of motion and the gravitational field model to analyse motion on inclined planes, and the motion of projectiles and satellites.

Unit 4

Revolutions in modern physics: students examine observations of relative motion, light and matter that could not be explained by classical physics theories, and investigate how the shortcomings of existing theories led to the development of the special theory of relativity and the quantum theory of light and matter.

ASSESSMENTUnit 3

IA1 Data Test (10%)

IA2 Student Experiment (20%)

Unit 4

IA3 Research Investigation (20%)

Unit 3 and 4

External Assessment – Examination (50%)

PSYCHOLOGY

TOPICSUnit 1

Individual development: students explore the scientific method as the process for producing contemporary research in psychology and they investigate the structure and function of the human brain and how this affects individual development and behaviour.

Unit 2

Individual behaviour: They will review the concepts underpinning psychological science. An understanding of theories of intelligence is essential to appreciate the role of nature and nurture in the development of self. Students examine diagnosis of psychological disorder, and investigate the effectiveness of various treatment interventions available to support individuals, families and the community.

ASSESSMENTUnit 1

1. Student experiment

2. Data test

Unit 2

3. Research Investigation

4. Examination – Unit 1 and Unit 2

PSYCHOLOGY

TOPICSUnit 3

Individual thinking: students explore the ways psychology is used to describe and explain the role of the human nervous system in individual thinking, and the cognitive processes involved in perception, memory, and learning. They will develop an understanding of the structure and function of the human nervous system, including the role of specialised areas of the brain.

Unit 4

The influence of others: students explore the ways Psychology is used to describe and explain how others influence our development, behaviour and thinking

ASSESSMENTUnit 3

IA1 Data Test (10%)

IA2 Student Experiment (20%)

Unit 4

IA3 Research Investigation (20%)

Unit 3 and 4

External Assessment – Examination (50%)

SUBJECTS OFFERED

APPLIED SUBJECTS

Science in Practice

Science in Practice

Science in Practice

FACULTY

MATHEMATICS

SUBJECTS OFFERED

GENERAL SUBJECTS

General Mathematics

Mathematical Methods

Specialist Mathematics

GENERAL MATHEMATICS

TOPICSUnit 1

Topic 1: Consumer arithmetic

Topic 2: Shape and measurement

Topic 3: Linear equations and their graphs.

Unit 2

Topic 1: Applications of trigonometry

Topic 2: Algebra and matrices

Topic 3: Univariate data analysis.

ASSESSMENTUnit 1

1. Problem-Solving and Modelling Task (PSMT)

2. Examination

Unit 2

2. Examination

3. Examination – (unseen)◦ Paper 1 (25%)

◦ Paper 2 (25%)

GENERAL MATHEMATICS

TOPICSUnit 3

Topic 1: Bivariate data analysis

Topic 2: Time series analysis

Topic 3: Growth and decay in sequences

Topic 4: Earth geometry and time zones.

Unit 4

Topic 1: Loans, investments and annuities

Topic 2: Graphs and networks

Topic 3: Networks and decision mathematics.

ASSESSMENT

Unit 3

IA1 Problem-solving and modelling task (20%)

IA2 Examination (15%)

Unit 4

IA3 Examination (15%)

EA Examination (50%)◦ Paper 1 (25%)◦ Paper 2 (25%)

MATHEMATICAL METHODSTOPICS

Unit 1

Arithmetic and geometric sequences and series 1, Functions and graphs, Counting and probability, Exponential functions 1, Arithmetic and geometric sequences and series 2

Unit 2

Exponential functions 2, The logarithmic function 1 Trigonometric functions 1, Introduction to differential calculus, Further differentiation and applications 1, Discrete random variables 1

ASSESSMENT

Unit 1

1. Problem-Solving and Modelling Task (PSMT)

2. Examination

Unit 2

2. Examination

3. Examination – (unseen)

◦ Paper 1 (25%)

◦ Paper 2 (25%)

MATHEMATICAL METHODSTOPICS

Unit 3

The logarithmic function 2, Further differentiation and applications 2, Integrals.

Unit 4

Further differentiation and application 3, Trigonometric functions 2, Discrete random variables 2, Continuous random variables and the normal distribution, Interval estimates for proportions.

ASSESSMENT

Unit 3

IA1 Problem-solving and Modelling task (20%)

IA2 Examination (15%)

Unit 4

IA3 Examination (15%)

EA Examination (50%)

◦ Paper 1 (25%)

◦ Paper 2 (25%)

SPECIALIST MATHEMATICS

TOPICSUnit 1

Topic 1: Combinatorics

Topic 2: Vectors in a plane

Topic 3: Introduction to proof.

Unit 2

Topic 1: Complex numbers 1

Topic 2: Trigonometry and functions

Topic 3: Matrices.

ASSESSMENTUnit 1

1. Examination

Unit 2

2. Problem-Solving and Modelling Task (PSMT) 3. Examination – (unseen)

SPECIALIST MATHEMATICS

TOPICSUnit 3

Topic 1: Proof by mathematical induction

Topic 2: Vectors and matrices

Topic 3: Complex numbers 2

Unit 4

Topic 1: Integration and applications of integration

Topic 2: Rates of change and differential equations

Topic 3: Statistical inference.

ASSESSMENTUnit 3

IA1 Problem-solving and modelling task (20%)

IA2 Examination (15%)

Unit 4

IA3 Examination (15%)

EA Examination (50%)◦ Paper 1 (25%)◦ Paper 2 (25%)

SUBJECTS OFFERED

APPLIED SUBJECTS

Essential Mathematics

ESSENTIAL MATHEMATICSTOPICS

Unit 1

Topic 1: Number

Topic 2: Representing data

Topic 3: Graphs.

Unit 2

Topic 1: Managing money

Topic 2: Time and motion

Topic 3: Data collection.

ASSESSMENT

Unit 1

1. Formative Assessment – Problem-solving and modelling task

2. Formative Assessment – Examination

Unit 2

3. Formative Assessment – Problem-solving and modelling task

ESSENTIAL MATHEMATICSTOPICS

Unit 3

Fundamental topic: Calculations

Topic 1: Measurement

Topic 2: Scales, plans and models

Topic 3: Summarising and comparing data.

Unit 4

Topic 3: Loans and compound interest.

ASSESSMENT

Unit 3

IA1 Problem-solving and modelling task

IA2 Common Internal Assessment (CIA) -examination

Unit 4

IA3 Problem-solving and modelling task

IA4 Examination