• attained at 20 credits for learning achievements of which: at least 12 credits are gained from completed courses of study, at or above the set standard of achievement, selected from the ‘core courses’ of study (all subjects offered on the BAC Campus are ‘core’ courses). up to eight credits are gained from core, preparatory, enrichment and/or advanced courses of study or part completion of some specified courses of study. Some BAC students access these type of courses through partner institutions. • met the set standards for literacy and numeracy. Please check the QCAA website for complete details and requirements of the QCE. CHOOSING SENIOR SUBJECTS As an overall plan, you are advised to choose subjects: • you enjoy • in which you have demonstrated some ability or aptitude • which help you reach your chosen course and career goals • which will develop skills, knowledge and attitudes useful throughout your life These are quite general points, so it is wise to look in more detail at the guidelines outlined below. Suggested Guidelines It is very helpful to have a few career choices in mind before choosing subjects. If you are uncertain about this at present, seek help in trying to choose a course that will keep several career options open to you. The following resources are available to students and give information on subjects and courses needed for careers: • The book Queensland Job Guide is issued in Term Two to each Year 10 student – please refer to this guide for more information on subjects needed for particular occupations. • The book Tertiary Prerequisites – a summary of selection criteria for entry to universities and TAFE QLD. • Our Careers Advisor is available for interview with students and parents. By checking this information you will become of the distinction between: • prerequisite subjects (subjects which must be taken for future courses or careers) • recommended subjects (not essential, but which are likely to make future courses easier to follow) • useful subjects (not essential, but give a general background to help develop particular skills) Finally, make a decision a combination of subjects that suits your requirements and
abilities. There are some traps to avoid when making a selection of subjects that suit you: • Do not select certain subjects because someone has told you that they “help get you good results and give you a better chance of getting into university”. • Try not to be influenced by suggestions that you will not like a particular subject, because a friend/brother/sister disliked it when he/she studied it. SENIOR SUBJECTS In 11 and 12, students can choose from the following list of Authority Subjects, Authority Registered Subjects and Vocational Courses: Accounting Ancient History * Biology Business Communication and Technologies * Certificate II in Business * Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology * Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways * Certificate III in Accounts Administration * Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care * Certificate III in Business * Certificate IV in Justice Studies * Chemistry Chinese * Drama Economics Engineering English English Communication English Extension * French * Geography * German * Graphics Home Economics Indonesian * Information Processing Technologies * Italian * Japanese * Korean * Legal Studies Manufacturing Marine Science Mathematics A Mathematics B Mathematics C Media Arts Modern History Music Music Extension – Composition Music Extension - Musicology Music Extension – Performance Physical Education Physics Pre-Vocational Mathematics Recreation Spanish * Study of Religion * Technology Studies Visual Art Authority Subjects are based on syllabuses that have been approved and issued by the QCAA. Results in
English Extension * (Yr 12 only) Min of an A in Yr 11 English French * Min of a C in Yr 10 French Geography * Min of a C in Yr 10 English Min of a B in Yr 10 HASS Min of a B in Yr 10 English German * Min of a C in Yr 10 German Graphics Min of a C in Yr 10 Graphics Home Economics Min of a C in Yr 10 English Min of a C in Yr 10 Home Economics Subjects Prerequisite (Compulsory) Highly Recommended Indonesian * Min of a C in Yr 10 Indonesian Information Processing Technologies * Min of a C in Yr 10 A Prep Min of a C in Yr 10 English Italian * Min of a C in Yr 10 Italian Japanese * Min of a C in Yr 10 Japanese Korean * Min of a C in Yr 10 Korean Legal Studies Min of a C in Yr 10 English Marine Science Min of a C in Yr 10 Science or min of a B in Science (Core) Mathematics A Min of a C in Yr 10 Maths A Prep Mathematics B Min of a C+ in Yr 10 B Prep with at least a C in the proficiency strand Problem Solving and Reasoning Min of a B in Yr 10 Maths B Prep with at least a B in the proficiency strand Problem Solving and Reasoning Mathematics C Min of a C+ in Yr 10 Maths B Prep with at least a C in the proficiency strand Problem Solving and Reasoning Must also study Yr 11/12 Maths B Modern History Min of a C in Yr 10 English Min of a C in Yr 10 HASS Music Min of a C in Yr 10 English Min of a C in Yr 10 Music Music Extension (Yr 12 only) Completed Yr 11 Music (Semester 1 and 2) and be enrolled in Yr 12 Music Min HA standard in Yr 11 Music