Upper School

OVERVIEW

Animal Production Systems enables students to develop knowledge and skills related to the production and marketing of a range of animals related to EFTC. Students explore the ways natural resources are sustainably managed to meet animal welfare, community and personal needs through a range of technological and economic means.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Students use investigative processes to address animal production challenges.
2. Students understand the principles and practices underpinning efficient and sustainable animal production systems including understanding the structure and function of management systems.
3. Students apply skills and technologies to achieve efficient and sustainable animal production and marketing.
4. Students understand the relationships between agriculture, society and the environment.

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Applied Information Technology provides the students with the knowledge and skills to use a range of computer hardware and software to create, manipulate, and communicate in a safe, responsible and ethical manner. Students develop an understanding of computer systems, the management of data and use a variety of software.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Design Process
2. Understanding digital communication technologies
3. Impacts of technology

OVERVIEW

In the Automotive Engineering and Technology general course, students develop skills and understandings relating to the component parts, accessories, systems and technologies of the automotive vehicle. Students develop the principles underpinning the operation of vehicle systems and subsystems, in addition to the development of knowledge and skills needed to service, maintain and repair these systems.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Automotive Technology Process
2. Automotive Understandings
3. Automotive Technology Skills
4. Automotive Technology in Society

OVERVIEW

A unique appreciation of life and a better understanding of the living world are gained through studying this course. It encourages students to be analytical and to systematically explore fascinating aspects of living systems, from microscopic level to ecosystems.

Students develop a range of practical skills and techniques through investigations and fieldwork, such as marine reefs, endangered species, urban ecology, or biotechnology.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Science Understanding
   Students must understand:
   • systems interact and interrelate
   • the flow of matter/energy
   • processes they persist/change
   • biological concepts, theories and models
2. Science Inquiry Skills
   Students must be able to:
   • plan/carry out fieldwork, laboratory and other investigations
   • use sound, evidence-based arguments
   • communicate biological understanding
3. Science as a Human Endeavour
   Students must:
   • appreciate how biology developed and continues to develop
   • how scientists use biology in a range of applications
   • how biology influences society

OVERVIEW

The Building and Construction general course encompasses the skills and applications of many of the trades and professions in the construction industry. Students develop and practice skills that contribute to creating a physical environment, while acquiring an understanding of the need for sustainability, and an awareness of community and environmental responsibilities. Students learn and practice building processes and technologies.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Building & Construction Processes
2. Building & Construction Understanding
3. Building & Construction Technology
4. Building & Construction in Society

OVERVIEW

Business Managment and Enterprise focuses on establishing and operating small businesses in Australia. Students develop knowledge, understanding and skills that enable them to analyse business opportunities, proposals and make sound, ethical business decisions.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Business Concepts
2. Business in Society
3. Innovation and Operations

OVERVIEW

Career and Enterprise involves learning how to manage and take responsibility for personal career development. Students learn to recognise their individual skills and talents and develop an understanding of gaining and keeping employment.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Career and Enterprise concepts
2. Career and Enterprise investigations
3. Career Development in a Changing World
4. Being Enterprising

OVERVIEW

This is a hands on course for anyone seeking to pursue a career in the Agricultural Industry; occurring on site at EFTC and delivered by SR TAFE. Participants will develop both theoretical and practical skills in operating a working farm in the areas of livestock and crop management; and Work Health and Safety.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Developing skills and knowledge in operating agricultural machinery and safe work practices including competencies in operating tractors and farm vehicles.
2. Practical skills in safe animal handling practices; incorporating move and muster animals; animal welfare; identify and mark animals and working effectively in the industry.
3. Practical skills in animal husbandry with both cattle and sheep – working both with commercial and Red Angus and Black Suffolk studs.

OVERVIEW

This qualification is designed to develop trade-like skills and offers an introduction to essential engineering practices. Students explore the world of welding, machining, and utilising engineering tools and equipment to create and modify objects. With a focus on safe practices and simulated work environments, this qualification is ideal for those seeking exposure to the engineering industry. Students gain valuable knowledge and skills that enhance their employability in engineering or related workplaces. The Certificate II in Engineering Pathways is delivered under a partnership arrangement with AIET (Australian Institute of Education and Training) – RTO 121314. This certificate is delivered over two years in Year 11 and Year 12.

OVERVIEW

This course equips students with the knowledge, understanding and opportunity to investigate properties and reactions of materials. Theories and models are used to describe, explain, and make predictions about chemical systems, structures, and properties.

This course prepares students to be responsible and efficient users of specialised chemical products and processes at home or in the workplace.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Science Understanding
   Students must understand:
   • theories/models to describe, explain and make predictions about chemical systems
   • factors that affect these systems
   • systems can be controlled
2. Science Inquiry Skills
   Students must be able to:
   • conduct investigations
   • collect and analyse data
   • interpret evidence
   • communicate chemical understanding and findings
3. Science as a Human Endeavour
   Students must:
   • appreciate chemistry as an experimental science
   • understand that it has significant impacts on society and implications for decision making

OVERVIEW

The Children, Family and the Community course focuses on factors that influence human development and the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. Students develop an understanding of the social, cultural, environmental, economic, political and technological factors which have an impact on the ability of individuals and families to develop skills and lead healthy lives.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Students understand factors that optimise human growth and development.
2. Students apply the technology process to meet human needs.
3. Students apply self-management and interpersonal skills.
4. Students understand the interrelationships between individuals, families and societies.

OVERVIEW

Economics investigates the choices which all people, groups and societies make as they attempt to resolve the economic problem. Economics aims to develop the knowledge, reasoning, and interpretation skills at local, national and global levels. The emphasis of this course is on the Australian economy.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Development a foundational understanding of Microeconomics
2. Development a foundational understanding of Macroeconomics

OVERVIEW

The Engineering studies general course is essentially a practical course focusing on real life contexts. Students apply a design process to research and present information about materials, engineering principles, concepts and ideas, and design proposals. Students develop their engineering technology skills in planning and implementing a process to manipulate tools and machines to produce a prototype of their designed solution.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Engineering Process
2. Engineering Understandings
3. Engineering Technology Skills
4. Engineering in Society

OVERVIEW

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Read, view and listen to texts to connect, interpret and visualise ideas.
2. Learn how to respond personally and logically to texts by questioning, using inferential reasoning and determining the importance of content and structure.
3. Learn to interact with others in a range of contexts, including everyday, community, social, further education, training and workplace contexts.
4. Apply their understanding of language through the creation of texts for different purposes.

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The focus of Unit 1 ATAR English is how meaning is communicated through the relationship between language, text, purpose, context and audience.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Students will look at how language and texts are shaped by their purpose, the audiences for whom they are intended, and the contexts in which they are created and received.
2. Through responding to and creating texts, students will consider how language, structure and conventions operate in a variety of imaginative, interpretive and persuasive texts.
3. Students will focus on the similarities and differences between texts and how visual elements combine with spoken and written elements to create meaning.
4. Students will develop an understanding of stylistic features and apply skills of analysis and creativity.

OVERVIEW

The focus of Unit 2 ATAR English is ideas and perspectives. Students will read a range of challenging texts and identify and explain how meaning is made through language and stylistic features. Students will then create their own texts which offer their own perspective on local and global issues.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Students will analyse the representation of ideas, attitudes and voices in texts to consider how texts represent the world and human experience.
2. Students will consider the interplay of imaginative, interpretive and persuasive elements in a range of texts and present your own analyses.
3. Students will focus on the similarities and differences between texts and how visual elements combine with spoken and written elements to create meaning.
4. Through the creation of their own texts, students will reflect on their language choices and consider why they have represented ideas in particular ways.

OVERVIEW

The Food Science and Technology course provides opportunities for students to explore and develop food-related interests and skills. Students organise and manage production processes and demonstrate a variety of processing techniques to produce safe, quality food products. This course may enhance career opportunities in areas that include nutrition, health, food and beverage manufacturing, food processing, hospitality and retail.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Students understand foods are used and processed to meet identified needs.
2. Students apply the technology process to develop food-related products, services or systems.
3. Students apply skills and operational procedures to work in productive food-related environments.
4. Students apply skills and operational procedures to work in productive food-related environments.

OVERVIEW

Geography provides the students with knowledge and understanding of the world’s people, places, cultures and environments. Students learn how to collect information from primary and secondary sources, field observations, mapping, remote sensing and case studies.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Natural and Ecological Hazards
2. Global Networks and Interconnections

OVERVIEW

The Health Studies General course focuses on the study of health as a dynamic quality of human life. Students undertaking this course develop the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to promote an understanding of the importance of personal and community action in promoting health.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Students understand factors and actions that influence health.
2. Students understand the influence of beliefs, attitudes, values and norms on health.
3. Students use self-management and interpersonal skills to promote health.
4. Students use inquiry skills and processes to investigate and respond to health issues.

OVERVIEW

This course gives students a chance to explore what it is to be human—how the human body works, human variation, inheritance, and evolution. Through investigations, students research new discoveries that increase our understanding of the human body.

Practical tasks are an integral part of this course. Students learn to evaluate risks and benefits to make informed decisions about lifestyle and health topics.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Science Understanding
   Students must understand:
   • structure and function in the body
   • inheritance in humans
   • how the body maintains homeostasis
   • human variability and evolution
2. Science Inquiry Skills
   Students must:
   • plan and conduct investigations
   • analyse data, draw conclusions, evaluate design and findings
   • evaluate impact in human biology
   • communicate understandings
3. Science as a Human Endeavour
   Students must understand:
   • knowledge of human biology developed over time and continues to develop
   • how knowledge of human biology is used and influences society

OVERVIEW

The context of this practical Materials Design and Technology general course is metalwork and fabrication. With the design and manufacture of products as the major focus, students develop and practice skills that contribute to creating a physical product, while acquiring an appreciation of the application of a design process, and a need for materials sustainability. Students learn and practice metalwork manufacturing processes and technologies.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Technology Process
2. Understanding the use of Materials
3. Using Technology Skills
4. Understanding Materials, Society and the Environment

The context of this practical Materials Design and Technology general course is jewellery making. Students have the opportunity to develop and practice skills that contribute to producing jewellery from silver and other materials, whilst also acquiring an understanding of the design process, and an appreciation of the need for materials sustainability. Students will learn and practice specific jewellery making processes and technologies.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Technology Process
2. Understanding the use of Materials
3. Using Technology Skills
4. Understanding Materials, Society and the Environment

OVERVIEW

The context of this practical Materials Design and Technology general course is woodwork. With the design and manufacture of products as the major focus, students develop and practice skills that contribute to creating a physical product, while acquiring an appreciation of the application of a design process, and a need for materials sustainability. Students learn and practice woodworking manufacturing processes and technologies.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Technology Process
2. Understanding the use of Materials
3. Using Technology Skills
4. Understanding Materials, Society and the Environment

OVERVIEW

Working with materials, students develop a range of manipulation, processing, manufacturing and organisational skills. When designing with materials, they develop cognitive skills, such as solving problems, generating ideas, creative design strategies and communicating what they do. This makes them more technologically literate and, as consumers, enables them to make more informed decisions about the use and misuse of technology.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Students apply a technology process to create or modify products, processes or systems in order to meet human needs and realise opportunities.
2. Students understand how the nature of materials influences design, development and use.
3. Students create material products safely and efficiently to specified standards.
4. Students understand interrelationships between people, the environment and the use of materials.

OVERVIEW

Mathematics Applications is an ATAR course which focuses on the use of mathematics to solve problems in contexts that involve financial modelling, geometric and trigonometric analysis, graphical and network analysis, and growth and decay in sequences. It also provides opportunities for students to develop systematic strategies based on the statistical investigation process.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Consumer arithmetic. Algebra and matrices. Shape and measurement.
2. Univariate data analysis and the statistical investigation process. Applications of trigonometry. Linear equations and their graphs.

OVERVIEW

Mathematics Essential is a General course which focuses on using mathematics effectively, efficiently and critically to make informed decisions. It provides students with the mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding to solve problems in real contexts for a range of workplace, personal, further learning and community settings.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Basic calculations, percentages and rates. Using formulas for practical purposes. Measurement. Graphs.
2. Representing and comparing data. Percentages. Rates and ratios. Time and motion.

OVERVIEW

The Mathematics Foundation course focuses on building the capacity, confidence and disposition to use mathematics to meet the numeracy standard for the WACE. This course is for students who have not demonstrated the numeracy standard in the OLNA. It provides students with the knowledge, skills and understanding to solve problems across a range of contexts including personal, community and workplace/employment.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Learning Outcomes: Whole numbers and money. Length, mass and capacity. Time. Data, graphs and tables.
2. Learning Outcomes: Understanding fractions and decimals. Multiplication and division with whole numbers and money. Metric relationships. Perimeter, area and volume. Probability.

OVERVIEW

Mathematics Methods is an ATAR course which focuses on the use of calculus and statistical analysis. The study of calculus provides a basis for understanding rates of change in the physical world, and includes the use of functions, their derivatives and integrals, in modelling physical processes. The study of statistics develops students’ ability to describe and analyse phenomena that involve uncertainty and variation.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Counting and probability. Functions and graphs. Trigonometric functions.
2. Exponential functions. Arithmetic and geometric sequences and series. Introduction to differential calculus.

OVERVIEW

Mathematics Specialist is an ATAR course which provides opportunities to develop rigorous mathematical arguments and proofs, and to use mathematical models more extensively. The course contains topics in functions and calculus that build on and deepen the ideas presented in the Mathematics Methods. This course also extends understanding and knowledge of statistics and introduces the topics of vectors, complex numbers and matrices.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Geometry. Combinatorics. Vectors in the plane.
2. Trigonometry. Matrices. Real and complex numbers.

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Modern History enables students to become critical thinkers and inform their judgements in an ever-changing world. Students examine a wide range of historical sources to determine the cause and effect, motives and forces influencing people and events.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Understanding the Modern World (Capitalism: The American Experience 1901 – 41)
2. Movements for change in the 20th century (Nazism in Germany)

OVERVIEW

Through interaction with the natural world, Outdoor Education aims to develop an understanding of our relationships with the environment, others and ourselves. The Outdoor Education General course focuses on outdoor activities in a range of environments, including bushwalking, surfing, bodyboarding, canoeing, mountain biking, snorkelling and orienteering.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Students understand that outdoor education aims to develop an understanding of human-nature relationships.
2. Students develop skills, strategies, risk management and emergency response procedures to participate safely in outdoor activities.
3. Students develop an understanding of the environment, human impacts and management principles.
4. Students develop self-understanding, decision-making and positive relationship skills.

OVERVIEW

Physical Education Studies contributes to the development of students’ physical, social and emotional growth. The Physical Education Studies General course provides students with opportunities to understand and improve performance through the integration of theoretical concepts and practical activities. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Students apply decision-making, movement and tactical skills to enhance participation in physical activity.
2. Students apply self-management and interpersonal skills to enhance participation in physical activity.
3. Students understand movement and conditioning concepts that enhance participation in physical activity.
4. Students understand mental skills, motor learning, coaching and tactical concepts that inform the enhancement of participation in physical activity.

OVERVIEW

Physical Education Studies contributes to the development of students’ physical, social and emotional growth. In the Physical Education Studies ATAR course students learn about physiological, psychological and biomechanical principles, and apply these to analyse and improve personal and group performances in physical activities. Throughout the course, students learn through integrated written, oral and active learning experiences.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Enhance performance through the display and application of movement skills and tactical responses.
2. Understand functional anatomy and the roles of the respiratory and circulatory systems and the relationship between the musculoskeletal system and performance.
3. Understand and apply biomechanical principles and their effect on performance, skill execution and/or equipment.
4. Understand and apply exercise physiology concepts in relation to the body’s responses to physical activity, energy demands, training principles and methods.

OVERVIEW

In this course students will learn how energy and energy transformations can shape the environment from the small scale, in quantum leaps inside an atom’s electron cloud, through the human scale, in vehicles and the human body, to the large scale, in interactions between galaxies.

Students have opportunities to develop their investigative skills and use analytical thinking to explain and predict physical phenomena.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Science Understanding
   Students must understand:
   • phenomena may be explained, analysed, predicted using concepts/models/theories
   • models/theories are refined – new models/theories are developed
2. Science Inquiry Skills
   Students must be able to:
   • investigate scientifically
   • measure accurate and precise
   • communicate physics understandings
3. Science as a Human Endeavour
   Students must show appreciation of the wonder of physics and the significant contribution physics has made to contemporary society

OVERVIEW

This course enables students to investigate science issues in the world.

It incorporates biology, chemistry, geology and physics.

It covers forensic science, biotechnology, vehicle safety/driving, lifestyle choices, environmental issues and sustainable use of energy.

LEARING OUTCOMES

1. Science Understanding
   Students understand:
   • the nature of matter
   • interactions between components in living and physical systems
   • interactions between energy and matter
2. Science Inquiry Skills
   Students must be able to:
   • plan investigations
   • collect/record relevant information
   • translate/analyse information
   • reflect/evaluate the process
3. Science as a Human Endeavour
   Students understand:
   • the evolving nature of science
   • that scientific knowledge can be applied
   • that scientific evidence informs decision making

OVERVIEW

Students are involved with gaining Agricultural industry experience through Work Placement in 1 block week per term. Work placement allows students to actively practice their skills and knowledge and gain vital industry experience; encouraging the development of industry links.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Skills and knowledge in safe work practices within the Agricultural industry in a variety of work place situations.
2. Development of industry links to further future industry placements and education through traineeships and apprenticeships beyond the school environment.
3. Development of personal skills related to the real world work environment including working collaboratively, effective workplace communication and recording and completing work related documentation.

OVERVIEW

Applied Information Technology provides the students with the knowledge and skills to use a range of computer hardware and software to create, manipulate, and communicate in a safe, responsible and ethical manner. Students develop an understanding of computer systems, the management of data and use a variety of software.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Design Process
2. Understanding digital communication technologies
3. Impacts of technology

OVERVIEW

In the Automotive Engineering and Technology general course, students develop skills and understandings relating to the component parts, accessories, systems and technologies of the automotive vehicle. Students develop the principles underpinning the operation of vehicle systems and subsystems, in addition to the development of knowledge and skills needed to service, maintain and repair these systems.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Automotive Technology Process
2. Automotive Understandings
3. Automotive Technology Skills
4. Automotive Technology in Society

OVERVIEW

This course explores ways in which scientists work collaboratively and individually in an ever-expanding body of biological knowledge.

Students develop their skills through field, laboratory, and research investigations of living systems.

It also provides a foundation to critically consider and to make informed decisions about biological issues in everyday life.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Science Understanding
   Students must understand:
   • biological systems interact and interrelate
   • flow of matter/energy through/between systems
   • concepts, theories, models related to systems
2. Science Inquiry Skills
   Students must be able to:
   • plan/carry out fieldwork, laboratory and other research investigations
   • use sound, evidence-based arguments
   • communicate biological understanding
3. Science as a Human Endeavour
   Students must understand:
   • biology has developed and continues to develop
   • scientists use biology in a wide range of applications
   • biology knowledge influences society

OVERVIEW

The Building and Construction general course encompasses the skills and applications of many of the trades and professions in the construction industry. Students develop and practice skills that contribute to creating a physical environment, while acquiring an understanding of the need for sustainability, and an awareness of community and environmental responsibilities. Students learn and practice building processes and technologies.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Building and Construction Processes
2. Building and Construction Understanding
3. Building and Construction Technology
4. Building and Construction in Society

OVERVIEW

Business Managment and Enterprise focuses on establishing and operating small businesses in Australia. Students develop knowledge, understanding and skills that enable them to analyse business opportunities, proposals and make sound, ethical business decisions.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Business Concepts
2. Business in Society
3. Innovation and Operations

OVERVIEW

Career and Enterprise involves learning how to manage and take responsibility for personal career development. Students learn to recognise their individual skills and talents and develop an understanding of gaining and keeping employment.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Career and Enterprise concepts
2. Career and Enterprise investigations
3. Career Development in a Changing World
4. Being Enterprising

OVERVIEW

This is the continuation of the Certificate II in Agriculture that operates on site at EFTC; wit competencies delivered by SR TAFE. Students combine time on a working cropping and livestock farm, gaining competencies and experience through an integrated program of study.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Develop competencies in the Certificate II including working effectively in the industry; animal husbandry; handling and welfare and cropping skills.
2. Continuance of Driver Training course to develop skills and competencies in operating farm machinery and vehicles.
3. Continuance of practical sustainable farming practices and industry work health and safety.

OVERVIEW

This qualification is designed to develop trade-like skills and offers an introduction to essential engineering practices. Students explore the world of welding, machining, and utilising engineering tools and equipment to create and modify objects. With a focus on safe practices and simulated work environments, this qualification is ideal for those seeking exposure to the engineering industry. Students gain valuable knowledge and skills that enhance their employability in engineering or related workplaces. The Certificate II in Engineering Pathways is delivered under a partnership arrangement with AIET (Australian Institute of Education and Training) – RTO 121314. This certificate is delivered over two years in Year 11 and Year 12.

OVERVIEW

This course equips students with a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge that are beneficial for various advanced study options and career paths. A grasp of chemistry is pertinent to numerous professions, and some students may utilize this course as a stepping stone for further education in chemistry.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Science Understanding
   Students must understand:
   • theories/models to describe, explain, make predictions about chemical systems
   • factors that affect these systems
   • these systems can be controlled
2. Science Inquiry Skills
   Students must be able to:
   • conduct investigations
   • collect and analyse data
   • interpret evidence
   • communicate chemical understanding and findings
3. Science as a Human Endeavour
   Students must:
   • appreciate chemistry as an experimental science
   • understand that it has significant impacts on society and implications for decision making

OVERVIEW

Through the study of developmental theories, students develop an understanding of human growth and development. Students are introduced to the diverse nature and interdependence of societal groups. They develop an appreciation of how the creation of environments that promote optimal growth and development of individuals, families and communities affect and influence society as a whole.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Students understand factors that optimise human growth and development.
2. Students apply the technology process to meet human needs.
3. Students apply self-management and interpersonal skills.
4. Students understand the interrelationships between individuals, families and societies.

OVERVIEW

Economics investigates the choices which all people, groups and societies make as they attempt to resolve the economic problem. Economics aims to develop the knowledge, reasoning, and interpretation skills at local, national and global levels. The emphasis of this course is on the Australian economy.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Australia and the Global Economy
2. Macroeconomic Theory and Economic Policy

OVERVIEW

The Engineering studies general course is essentially a practical course focusing on real life contexts. Students apply a design process to research and present information about materials, engineering principles, concepts and ideas, and design proposals. Students develop their engineering technology skills in planning and implementing a process to manipulate tools and machines to produce a prototype of their designed solution.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Engineering Process
2. Engineering Understandings
3. Engineering Technology Skills
4. Engineering in Society

OVERVIEW

Unit 3 (Sem 1) focuses on exploring different perspectives presented in a range of texts and contexts.
Unit 4 (Sem 2) focuses on community, local or global issues and ideas presented in texts and on developing students’ reasoned responses to them.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Students will explore text structures and language features to understand a text’s meaning and purpose.
2. Students will consider how perspectives and values are presented in texts to influence specific audiences.
3. Students will explore how ideas, attitudes and values are presented, analyse the ways in which authors influence and position audiences, and develop reasoned responses to perspectives offered.
4. Students will create their own persuasive, analytical, imaginative, and interpretive texts which clearly express coherent, logical and sustained arguments for particular audiences and purposes.

OVERVIEW

The focus of Unit 3 (Sem 1) is how themes, issues and ideas are represented through a comparison of texts.
The focus of Unit 4 (Sem 2) is on perspectives and readings. Students will further develop their knowledge of purpose and style.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Students will compare and evaluate the effect of different media, forms and modes on the structure of texts and how audiences respond to them.
2. Students will analyse and compare the relationship between language, genre and contexts, comparing text/s within and/or across genres and modes.
3. Students will extend your experience of language and of texts and explore meaning made through own reading and viewing.
4. Students will show their understanding of these concepts through the creation of imaginative, interpretive, persuasive and analytical responses.

OVERVIEW

Food Science and Technology students develop their interests and skills through the design, production and management of food-related tasks. They extend their knowledge of the sensory, physical, chemical and functional properties of food and apply these in practical situations. Students explore innovations in science and technology and the emerging foods encourage the design, development and marketing of a range of products, services and systems.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Students understand foods are used and processed to meet identified needs.
2. Students apply the technology process to develop food-related products, services or systems.
3. Students apply skills and operational procedures to work in productive food-related environments.
4. Students understand food products, systems and innovations in relation to current and future development.

OVERVIEW

Geography provides the students with knowledge and understanding of the world’s people, places, cultures and environments. Students learn how to collect information from primary and secondary sources, field observations, mapping, remote sensing and case studies.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Global Environmental Change
2. Planning Sustainable Places

OVERVIEW

The Health Studies General course focuses on the study of health as a dynamic quality of human life. Students undertaking this course develop the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to promote an understanding of the importance of personal and community action in promoting health.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Students understand factors and actions that influence health.
2. Students understand the influence of beliefs, attitudes, values and norms on health.
3. Students use self-management and interpersonal skills to promote health.
4. Students use inquiry skills and processes to investigate and respond to health issues.

OVERVIEW

This course covers a wide range of ideas relating to the functioning human.

An understanding of human biology is valuable for a variety of career paths such as science education, medical and paramedical fields, food and hospitality, childcare, sport and social work.

Appreciation of the range and scope of such professions broadens their horizons and enables them to make informed choices.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Science Understanding
   Students must understand:
   • structure and function in the body
   • inheritance in humans
   • how the body maintains homeostasis
   • human variability and evolution
2. Science Inquiry Skills
   Students must:
   • plan and conduct investigations
   • analyse data, draw conclusions, evaluate design and findings
   • evaluate impact in human biology
   • communicate understandings
3. Science as a Human Endeavour
   Students must understand:
   • knowledge of human biology developed over time and continues to develop
   • knowledge of human biology is used and influences society

OVERVIEW

The context of this practical Materials Design and Technology general course is metalwork and fabrication. With the design and manufacture of products as the major focus, students develop and practice skills that contribute to creating a physical product, while acquiring an appreciation of the application of a design process, and a need for materials sustainability. Students learn and practice metalwork manufacturing processes and technologies.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Technology Process
2. Understanding the Use of Materials
3. Using Technology Skills
4. Understanding Materials, Society and the Environment

OVERVIEW

The context of this practical Materials Design and Technology general course is jewellery making. Students have the opportunity to develop and practice skills that contribute to producing jewellery from silver and other materials, whilst also acquiring an understanding of the design process, and an appreciation of the need for materials sustainability. Students will learn and practice specific jewellery making processes and technologies.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Technology Process
2. Understanding the Use of Materials
3. Using Technology Skills
4. Understanding Materials, Society and the Environment

OVERVIEW

The context of this practical Materials Design and Technology general course is woodwork. With the design and manufacture of products as the major focus, students develop and practice skills that contribute to creating a physical product, while acquiring an appreciation of the application of a design process, and a need for materials sustainability. Students learn and practice woodworking manufacturing processes and technologies.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Technology Process
2. Understanding the Use of Materials
3. Using Technology Skills
4. Understanding Materials, Society and the Environment

OVERVIEW

Students examine social and cultural values and the short-term and long-term impacts of the use/misuse of materials and associated technologies. Students develop creativity and an understanding of society and have the opportunity to develop and practise skills that contribute to creating a physical product. Students will learn and practise manufacturing processes and technologies, including principles of design, planning and management.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Students apply a technology process to create or modify products, processes or systems in order to meet human needs and realise opportunities.
2. Students understand how the nature of materials influences design, development and use.
3. Students create material products safely and efficiently to specified standards.
4. Students understand interrelationships between people, the environment and the use of materials.

OVERVIEW

Mathematics Applications is an ATAR course which focuses on the use of mathematics to solve problems in contexts that involve financial modelling, geometric and trigonometric analysis, graphical and network analysis, and growth and decay in sequences. It also provides opportunities for students to develop systematic strategies for answering questions that involve analysing univariate and bivariate data, including time series data.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Bivariate data analysis. Growth and decay in sequences. Graphs and networks.
2. Time series analysis. Loans, investments and annuities. Networks and decision mathematics.

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Mathematics Essential is a General course which focuses on using mathematics effectively, efficiently and critically to make informed decisions. It provides students with the mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding to solve problems in real contexts for a range of workplace, personal, further learning and community settings.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Measurement. Scales, plans and models. Graphs in practical situations. Data collection.
2. Probability and relative frequencies. Earth geometry and time zones. Loans and compound interest.

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Mathematics Methods is an ATAR course which focuses on the use of calculus and statistical analysis. The study of calculus provides a basis for understanding rates of change in the physical world, and includes the use of functions, their derivatives and integrals, in modelling physical processes. The study of statistics develops students’ ability to describe and analyse phenomena that involve uncertainty and variation.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Further differentiation and applications. Integrals. Discrete random variables.
2. The logarithmic function. Continuous random variables and the normal distribution. Interval estimates for proportions.

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Mathematics Specialist is an ATAR course which provides opportunities to develop rigorous mathematical arguments and proofs, and to use mathematical models. Mathematics Specialist contains topics in functions and calculus that build on and deepen the ideas presented in the Mathematics Methods. This course also extends understanding and knowledge of statistics and introduces the topics of vectors, complex numbers and matrices.

Mathematics Specialist is an ATAR course which provides opportunities to develop rigorous mathematical arguments and proofs, and to use mathematical models. Mathematics Specialist contains topics in functions and calculus that build on and deepen the ideas presented in the Mathematics Methods. This course also extends understanding and knowledge of statistics and introduces the topics of vectors, complex numbers and matrices.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Complex numbers. Functions and sketching graphs. Vectors in three dimensions.
2. Integration and applications of integration. Rates of change and differential equations. Statistical inference.

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Modern History enables students to become critical thinkers and inform their judgements in an ever-changing world. Students examine a wide range of historical sources to determine the cause and effect, motives and forces influencing people and events.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Modern Nations in the 20th Century (Russia and the Soviet Union 1914-45)
2. The Modern World since 1945 (The struggle for peace in the Middle East since 1945)

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Through interaction with the natural world, Outdoor Education aims to develop an understanding of our relationships with the environment, others and ourselves. The Outdoor Education General course focuses on outdoor activities in a range of environments, including bushwalking, surfing, bodyboarding, canoeing, mountain biking, snorkelling and orienteering.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Students understand that outdoor education aims to develop an understanding of human-nature relationships.
2. Students develop skills, strategies, risk management and emergency response procedures to participate safely in outdoor activities.
3. Students develop an understanding of the environment, human impacts and management principles.
4. Students develop self-understanding, decision-making and positive relationship skills.

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Physical Education Studies contributes to the development of students’ physical, social and emotional growth. The Physical Education Studies General course provides students with opportunities to understand and improve performance through the integration of theoretical concepts and practical activities.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Students apply decision-making, movement and tactical skills to enhance participation in physical activity.
2. Students apply self-management and interpersonal skills to enhance participation in physical activity.
3. Students understand movement and conditioning concepts that enhance participation in physical activity.
4. Students understand mental skills, motor learning, coaching and tactical concepts that inform the enhancement of participation in physical activity.

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Physical Education Studies contributes to the development of students’ physical, social and emotional growth. In the Physical Education Studies ATAR course students learn about physiological, psychological and biomechanical principles, and apply these to analyse and improve personal and group performances in physical activities. Throughout the course, students learn through integrated written, oral and active learning experiences.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Enhance performance through the display and application of movement skills and tactical responses.
2. Understand functional anatomy and the roles of the respiratory and circulatory systems and the relationship between the musculoskeletal system and performance.
3. Understand and apply biomechanical principles and their effect on performance, skill execution and/or equipment.
4. Understand and apply exercise physiology concepts in relation to the body’s responses to physical activity, energy demands, training principles and methods.

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In this course students learn how an understanding of physics is central to the identification of, and solutions to, some of the key issues facing an increasingly globalised society.

It is used in a wide range of further study pathways and careers e.g., engineering, medical science, exploration of the universe etc.

It provides students with the skills and understandings that enables them to become informed citizens.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Science Understanding
   Students must  understand:
   • phenomena may be explained, analysed, predicted using concepts/models/theories
   • models/theories are refined, and new models/theories are developed
2. Science Inquiry Skills
   Students must be able to:
   • investigate scientifically
   • measure accurate and precise
   • communicate physics understandings
3. Science as a Human Endeavour
   Students must show appreciation of the wonder of physics and the significant contribution physics has made to contemporary society.

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This course enables students to investigate science issues in the world.

It incorporates biology, chemistry, geology and physics.

It covers forensic science, biotechnology, vehicle safety/driving, lifestyle choices, environmental issues and sustainable use of energy.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Science Understanding
   Students understand:
   • the nature of matter
   • interactions between components in living and physical systems
   • interactions between energy and matter
2. Science Inquiry Skills
   Students must be able to:
   • plan investigations
   • collect/record relevant information
   • translate/analyse information
   • reflect/evaluate the process
3. Science as a Human Endeavour
   Students understand:
   • the evolving nature of science
   • that scientific knowledge can be applied
   • that scientific evidence informs decision making

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Students are involved with gaining Agricultural industry experience through Work Placement in 1 block week per term. Work placement allows students to actively practice their skills and knowledge and gain vital industry experience; encouraging the development of industry links.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Skills and knowledge in safe work practices within the Agricultural industry in a variety of work place situations.
2. Development of industry links to further future industry placements and education through traineeships and apprenticeships beyond the school environment.
3. Development of personal skills related to the real world work environment including working collaboratively, effective workplace communication and recording and completing work related documentation.