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FACULTY

ENGLISH

SUBJECTS OFFERED

GENERAL 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

TOPICS

Unit 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))

ASSESSMENT

Unit 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)

LITERATURE

TOPICS

Unit 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)

ASSESSMENT

Unit 1 Imaginative Spoken Task Examination – analytical written response Unit 2 Extended Response – imaginative written response Examination – analytical written response (unseen)

LITERATURE

TOPICS 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 ENGLISH

TOPICS 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 ENGLISH

TOPICS 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 OFFERED

GENERAL SUBJECTS

Japanese

JAPANESE

TOPICS

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

JAPANESE

TOPICS

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 OFFERED

GENERAL SUBJECTS

Physical Education Health Education

Physical Education

TOPICS 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 Education

TOPICS 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 OFFERED

APPLIED SUBJECTS

Sport and Recreation

Sport & Recreation

TOPICS 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

• fficiating / 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 & Recreation

TOPICS

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 OFFERED

CERTIFICATE 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 OFFERED

GENERAL 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

Units

Unit 3- Moving Statements Unit 4- Moving My Way

ASSESSMENT

Unit 3 Performance Task (20%) Choreography Task (20%) Unit 4 Project — dance work (35%) External Examination — extended response (25%)

DRAMA

TOPICS

Unit 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

ASSESSMENT

Unit 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

TOPICS

Unit 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

ASSESSMENT

Unit 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%)

MUSIC

TOPICS

Unit 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?

ASSESSMENT

Unit 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 OFFERED

Applied 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

Units

Unit 3- Being a Dancer Unit 4- Musical Theatre

ASSESSMENT

Unit 3 Investigation Project Task Unit 4 Production Extended Response

Media Arts in Practice

TOPICS 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 Practice

TOPICS 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

TOPICS

Unit 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

ASSESSMENT

Unit 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 OFFERED

Certificates

Music Industry Cert 2

MUSIC CUA20615 CERTIFICATE II IN MUSIC (Sound Production)

National Code Unit of Competency Title

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 OFFERED

GENERAL SUBJECTS

Modern History Ancient History Legal Studies Business Studies

Modern History

TOPICS

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 History

TOPICS

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 History

TOPICS

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 History

TOPICS

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 STUDIES

TOPICS

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 STUDIES

TOPICS

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%)

BUSINESS

TOPICS

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

ASSESSMENT

Unit 1

• 1. Examination – combination of responses
• 2. Investigation – feasibility report

Unit 2

• 1. Investigation – business report
• 2. Examination – combination of responses

BUSINESS

TOPICS

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

BUSINESS BSB10112 CERTIFICATE I IN BUSINESS BSB20112 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 Studies Tourism

SOCIAL COMMUNITY STUDIES

TOPICS 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 STUDIES

TOPICS 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.

TOURISM

TOPICS 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

ASSESSMENT

Unit 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

TOURISM

Unit 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 OFFERED

APPLIED SUBJECTS FURNISHING SKILLS BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION HOSPITALITY PRACTICES

FURNISHING SKILLS

TOPICS

• 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 CONSTRUCTION

TOPICS 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

HOSPITALITY

TOPICS

• 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 OFFERED

CERTIFICATE 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 MEM20413 CERTIFICATE 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 OFFERED

GENERAL SUBJECTS

Biology Chemistry Physics Psychology

BIOLOGY

TOPICS

Unit 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.

ASSESSMENT

Unit 1

• 1. Student experiment
• 2. Data test

Unit 2

• 3. Research Investigation
• 4. Examination – Unit 1 and Unit 2

BIOLOGY

TOPICS

Unit 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

• rganisms 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.

ASSESSMENT

Unit 3 IA1 Data Test (10%) IA2 Student Experiment (20%) Unit 4 IA3 Research Investigation (20%) Unit 3 and 4 External Assessment – Examination (50%

CHEMISTRY

TOPICS

Unit 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.

ASSESSMENT

Unit 1

• 1. Research Investigation
• 2. Data test

Unit 2

• 3. Student Experiment
• 4. Examination – Unit 1 and Unit

2

CHEMISTRY

TOPICS

Unit 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.

ASSESSMENT

Unit 3 IA1 Data Test (10%) IA2 Student Experiment (20%) Unit 4 IA3 Research Investigation (20%) Unit 3 and 4 External Assessment – Examination (50%)

PHYSICS

TOPICS

Unit 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.

ASSESSMENT

Unit 1

• 1. Research Investigation
• 2. Data test

Unit 2

• 3. Student experiment
• 4. Examination – Unit 1 and Unit 2

PHYSICS

TOPICS

Unit 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

• f 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

• f the special theory of relativity and the quantum theory of

light and matter.

ASSESSMENT

Unit 3 IA1 Data Test (10%) IA2 Student Experiment (20%) Unit 4 IA3 Research Investigation (20%) Unit 3 and 4 External Assessment – Examination (50%)

PSYCHOLOGY

TOPICS

Unit 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.

ASSESSMENT

Unit 1

• 1. Student experiment
• 2. Data test

Unit 2

• 3. Research Investigation
• 4. Examination – Unit 1 and

Unit 2

PSYCHOLOGY

TOPICS

Unit 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

• f 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

ASSESSMENT

Unit 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

TOPICS

Unit 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.

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%)

GENERAL MATHEMATICS

TOPICS

Unit 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 METHODS

TOPICS

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 METHODS

TOPICS

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

TOPICS

Unit 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.

ASSESSMENT

Unit 1

• 1. Examination

Unit 2

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

SPECIALIST MATHEMATICS

TOPICS

Unit 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.

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%)

SUBJECTS OFFERED

APPLIED SUBJECTS

Essential Mathematics

ESSENTIAL MATHEMATICS

TOPICS 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 MATHEMATICS

TOPICS 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