Students in year 11 and 12 select a program of learning that sets them up for success post high school education. They will select from a range of internal subjects and/or external courses.
Wavell SHS recognises that students have different needs in pursuing their careers and we offer a range of subjects to cater for vocational or tertiary study pathways. To review subject offerings, please see the current Curriculum Guide.
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Year 11 and 12 students will be required to select six school-based subjects or five school-based subjects plus an off-site recognised vocational course. These subjects will be selected at Programs of Learning meetings in Term 3, Year 10.
ATAR/University Pathways
Tertiary institutions, such as universities, determine offers for degrees, diplomas and certificates by using student’s Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
A large variety of General subjects are offered to students who wish to pursue tertiary studies beyond Year 12. For students completing Year 12 in 2020 and beyond, ATARs will be calculated using Unit 3 and 4 results. All General subjects will require students to sit an external exam at the end of Year 12.
Tertiary Programs
At Wavell SHS, students can participate in programs that are offered by tertiary institutions. Examples include Start QUT, Enhanced Studies Program UQ and Uni Step Up ACU.
These programs allow students to complete one university subject while still at school, which may then be used as credit towards a student’s university course upon completion of Year 12. Furthermore, students may earn QCE points as part of the successful completion of the subject.
To participate, students must meet selection criteria.
Vocational Pathways
Students who are wanting to enter the workforce directly after school have a range of subjects that support their direct entry. A vocational pathways student’s timetable often contains a combination of Applied subjects and VET courses. A selection of Certificate II and III and diplomas are offered at the school. See the Vocational Education page for further details. Furthermore, the school supports completion of school-based traineeships and apprenticeships.