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ACT SENIOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATE 2021 Day and Evening Program 1 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program
Contents CIT Year 12 Contacts����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2 Principles of Adult Learning������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Program Overview������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 3 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English������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 6 Global Studies����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 History������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 7 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Methods�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 Physical Education������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 9 Physics������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 9 Additional Programs ACT Scaling Test (AST) Preparation������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10 Community Involvement����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10 Student Forum������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10 Timetable�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11 Calendar������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12‒13 1 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program
CIT Year 12 Contacts
cit.edu.au/year12 | year12@cit.edu.au
Year 12 Head of Department: (02) 6207 4025 Year 12 Office: (02) 6207 3412
Careers Advisor: (02) 6207 3348 Year 12 Student Support: (02) 6207 4317
Student Counselling: (02) 6207 3290 ASbA/VET Coordinator: (02) 627 4066
Disability Services: (02) 6207 4929 Cultural Diversity Coordinator: (02) 6207 3335
Welcome
The CIT Year 12 program provides an important Defence Force for potential recruits who need to
pathway for people who, for various reasons, wish update their English, mathematics or science at
to gain an ACT Senior Secondary Certificate or Year 12 level. More recently, the program has seen
improve on their previous results. For many years, an increase in demand for the Vocational ACT Senior
this program has allowed students from school age Secondary Certificate whereby students include a
through to mature age, the opportunity to gain their certificate II through to diploma as part of their Year
ACT Senior Secondary Certificate. Our graduating 12 package.
students have gained university entrance, entered
further TAFE studies and obtained employment. The program can be undertaken by older students
as a one-year intensive course or part-time over two
College aged students (typically 16-18 years of age) continuous years leading to the award of the an ACT
complete the two year certificate. Students who have Senior Secondary Certificate and an ATAR if required.
points from a previous college can transfer to CIT The program is accredited by the ACT Board of
and complete their ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) and is recognised
with an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) nationally. The program has a block-based timetable
or a vocational qualification. The part-time study of to allow students to incorporate their work and family
specific courses within the CIT Year 12 program has commitments around their studies. Our teachers are
been recommended by the recruitment agencies highly experienced and are committed to assisting our
of the Australian Federal Police and the Australian students to achieve their fullest potential.
2 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate ProgramPrinciples of adult learning Flexible study options
CIT is not a school or secondary college. It is an The program is available online with additional face-
independent adult learning environment where to-face tutorials or residential schools. Students
students: wanting to study flexibly need to demonstrate their
take responsibility for their own learning ability to study independently and have ICT skills for
online learning. The following subjects are offered
must be motivated
flexibly: Biology T/A, Chemistry T, English T/A, Global
must be ready to learn
Studies T/A, History T/A, Mathematics - Essential A
and Applications T.
Program overview
This program is designed for students who wish to: Attendance and assessment
gain an ACT Senior Secondary Certificate studying Regular participation (at least 90%) and
Australian Curriculum courses accredited by the satisfactory academic progress are needed
ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies to achieve points for each class
gain entrance to university (via the ATAR) There is continuous internal assessment in each
gain an ACT Senior Secondary Certificate whilst subject and students will be awarded unit grades
also studying a vocational course at CIT each semester
continue vocational study at CIT A ‘V grade’ may be awarded for unsatisfactory
complete an ACT Senior Secondary Certificate attendance and/or completion of less than 70%
started elsewhere of assessment work
study only specific subjects and receive a BSSS The ATAR will be compiled from internal
record of achievement assessment marks, which are then moderated
by the ACT Scaling Test (AST)
develop required knowledge for specific tertiary
courses and/or careers
improve employment opportunities
develop academic and personal skills
Classes
All classes are held at CIT Bruce and through the
CIT online learning platform, eLearn
Class times and room numbers are shown on
your timetable
Classes are 3.25 hours long
3 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate ProgramCOURSES OF STUDY Biology T/A This course will give you a background in many areas of biology, including human biology, genetics and cell biology. Practical work is used to reinforce the theoretical concepts. Students develop laboratory techniques, observational skills and interpret experimental work. Assessment is based on tests, practical reports, class presentations and research assignments. Units: Biodiversity and Connectedness, Cells and Organisms 4 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate Program
Chemistry T
This course provides grounding for students wishing in a mathematics course. The course is designed so
to study chemistry, or related studies, at tertiary level. that theoretical aspects are backed up by practical
Chemistry is often called the central science because experiments in which students will develop skills in
it affects all aspects of our daily lives and is central to the collection of scientific data and its interpretation.
many environmental issues facing the planet. This CIT has excellent laboratory facilities and equipment.
course will help gain an understanding of those issues Assessment is continuous and is based on practical
and how they can be addressed. laboratory assignments and formal tests on both
theory and practical work.
No previous knowledge of chemistry is assumed but
success in this course will depend on a sound grasp of Units: Chemistry Fundamentals, Molecules
basic mathematics and students should also enrol
Connected Learning A
Connected Learning provides students with
opportunities to find and assess information about
living well, and to develop skills and knowledge that
enable a balanced, meaningful, and independent life.
Students analyse, assess and apply information and
arguments about living well and the skills to achieve
the goals they set in response. They will acquire
dispositions and understandings, communication
and collaboration skills, and project managements
techniques that will enable positive relationships
personally and professionally.
Units: Finding Balance, Giving and Meaning,
Relationships and Communication,
An Independent Life
5 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate ProgramEnglish
Essential English A English T
The study of English is central to effective social and This course develops reading, report, and essay
vocational participation in a culturally diverse and writing skills through analysis of themes- such as
complex world. Essential English develops students’ identity, social issues and 21st century challenges.
ability to interpret and engage with their world from Students also develop skills and confidence in oral
a variety of perspectives and promotes cultural presentations and group discussion, academic and
understanding. It aims to improve the core skills areas workplace skills such as note-taking, summary writing
of English expression and communication. and research techniques. Assessment is based on
research assignments, in-class exercises, essays and
oral presentations.
Units: Communication of Meaning, Representations
Through Texts, Comparative Texts, Perspectives
6 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate ProgramGlobal Studies T/A History T/A
This course offers students the opportunity to The study of History allows students to place
gain perspectives, appreciate social and cultural themselves in a range of cultural and intellectual
complexity, respect differences and act in informed contexts. It allows students to satisfy their natural
and ethical ways. Through the study of Global Studies, curiosity about the diversity of human experiences
students see how specific disciplines contribute to through time. Through this study, students gain
broader understandings and integrate knowledge perspectives and understandings that encourage
and strategies into both their current experience and them to value diversity and develop empathetic
future working and personal lives. Students learn to understanding of others. The study of History
make sense of the world they live in and to exercise provides a way of exploring the intersections between
judgment and responsibility as participants in that ideas, experiences, literature and cultures that assist
world. in explaining the human condition. Students become
critically aware and learn to locate themselves within a
Units: Australia in the World, The Big Picture,
broad perspective.
Cultural Identity in Asia, Peace and Conflict, Australia:
Democracy and Relations. Units: Investigating the Ancient World, Ancient
Societies, People Power and Authority, Reconstruct
the Ancient World, Understanding the Modern
World, Change in the 20th Century, Modern Nations,
The Modern World Since 1945.
7 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate ProgramLanguages
CIT students can include courses from the Canberra
Academy of Languages in their study program.
These courses are endorsed by the ACT Board of
Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS).
Courses in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi,
Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish
and Tamil are available. See Canberra Academy of
Language website for course details and additional
costs. Visit: cal.act.edu.au
Mathematics
Essential Maths A Maths Methods T
Essential Mathematics focuses on enabling students The major themes of Mathematical Methods are
to use mathematics effectively, efficiently and calculus and statistics. They include as necessary
critically to make informed decisions in their daily prerequisites studies of algebra, functions and
lives. Essential Mathematics provides students with their graphs, and probability. They are developed
the mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding systematically, with increasing levels of sophistication
to solve problems in real contexts, in a range of and complexity. This subject provides a foundation for
workplace, personal, further learning and community further studies in disciplines in which mathematics
settings. This subject offers students the opportunity and statistics have important roles. It is also
to prepare for post-school options of employment advantageous for further studies in the health and
and further training. social sciences. Mathematical Methods is designed
for students whose future pathways may involve
Maths Applications T mathematics and statistics and their applications in
Mathematical Applications is designed for those a range of disciplines at the tertiary level.
students who want to extend their mathematical
skills beyond Year 10 level but whose future studies
or employment pathways do not require knowledge
of calculus. The subject is designed for students who
have a wide range of educational and employment
aspirations, including continuing their studies at
university or TAFE.
8 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate ProgramPhysical Education A Physics T
This course involves students learning about The study of Physics encourages and enables students
physical, recreational or sporting activities. It to develop complex and sophisticated understanding
engages students in developing active, balanced of the universe through observation, questioning,
and healthy lifestyles using a comprehensive body experimentation, discussion, critical analysis and
of specific knowledge, principles and concepts. creative thinking. Physics is often described as the
Participation in a wide range of activities provides fundamental science, as its theories describe the
opportunities to develop, practise and apply behaviour of the smallest building blocks of matter,
appropriate skills and knowledge in varied and light, the Universe, and everything in between. This
challenging environments. Physical Education course provides the foundations for understanding
provides essential skills and knowledge, which will such theories. Physics T is a prerequisite for all
assist students in gaining access to vocational engineering degree courses and TAFE/CIT engineering
opportunities and further study in the areas of diploma courses. It is also a very useful course for
sport, human movement, leisure and recreation. anyone thinking of pursuing a career in a science-
related area.
Units: Fitness, Team Sports, Recreational Sports,
Sports Competitions, Individual Sports. Units: Linear Motion and Waves, Thermal, Nuclear
and Electrical
Vocational Education and Training (VET Courses)
VET is the teaching and learning of courses specific There are two ways a student can do this:
to the world of work. VET is a national system with Undertaking a program of study from certificate II
qualifications that are recognised and can lead to through to diploma levels in a main course at CIT.
employment anywhere in Australia. Completion of See the range of courses available:
a VET course leads to the achievement of nationally cit.edu.au/courses
recognised qualifications. Students can undertake Through an Australian School-based
a nationally recognised Vocational Education and Apprenticeship (ASbA)
Training (VET) qualification while completing their
accredited Senior Secondary Certificate.
bsss.act.edu.au/vet_information
9 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate ProgramADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
ACT Scaling Test (AST) Preparation Student Forum – Pastoral Care Program
All students who are enrolled in Year 12 and who wish Forum groups provide all students with support and
to gain an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank must assistance to ensure they complete their course. We
sit the AST. To prepare for these external exams, have guest speakers on a regular basis throughout the
there will be weekly online activities and resources on year on topics such as work experience, health and
eLearn in terms 2 and 3. Critical thinking skills for the lifestyle issues, careers, university and CIT pathways.
three AST style tasks will be developed in all tertiary You will explore issues such as:
classes and will also improve your performance in class Rights and responsibilities
assessment. The Queensland Core Skills Test and the Building resilience
trial AST will prepare you for formal exams and provide Study skills and Brain Gym
information on your strengths and the areas you need Stress and time management
to improve. Conflict resolution
Goal setting and pathway planning
Health promotion
Community Involvement
Positive psychology
Student leadership group Job seeking skills
Community vegetable garden
Carer’s support group
Performing Arts
Work experience
Drumbeats Students can include the Certificate IV in Acting for
Art workshops Stage and Screen at Perform Australia and include
Student common room with all day breakfast club this course as part of an accredited year 12 package.
Duke of Edinburgh Award – dukeofed.com.au The nine subject areas include the internal world as
an actor as well as developing outward qualities as
a dynamic performer. Additional academic subjects
are still required such as English and other electives.
See the website for details for part-time and full-time
study options.
perform.edu.au/acting-certificate.html
10 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate ProgramYear 12 Timetable
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
9:30am–1pm 9am–1pm 9:30am–1pm 9:30am–12:45pm 9:30am–12:45pm
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
English T Essential English English T Maths Connected
& Forum & Forum Session Two Applications T Learning
Session One 9:30am–1pm Units 1&2
EALD T/A
Session Two
EALD T/A Big Picture Session Two
(English as an 9–9:30am Maths Methods T
Additional Language
Units 1&2
or Dialect) & Forum Interdisciplinary
Session Two
Session One Inquiry T/A
9:30am–12:45pm History T/A
Essential Maths
& Forum
BREAK 1-1:45PM BREAK 1-1:45PM BREAK 1-2PM BREAK 12:45-
1:45PM
1:45–5:15pm 2–5:15pm 2–4pm 1:45–5pm Registered Units
15 min break 15 min break 15 min break ------------------- -------------------
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Physical Art Workshop
Maths Global Studies Essential Maths Education A Drumbeats
Applications T T/A Unit 1 Community
Global Studies
Session One Session One Garden
AST Meetings T/A
Student
Maths Methods T Biology T/A and Preparation Session Two
Leadership Group
Session One 2–4pm. See
See notice board
meeting schedule
Essential English outside F20
for dates
BREAK BREAK BREAK BREAK Flexible Courses
Online or face-
EVENING EVENING EVENING EVENING to-face class +
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- eLearn tutorial
Flexible Maths Flexible Tertiary Maths English T -------------------
Applications Psychology T/A Tutorial & Forum Big Picture
Unit 1 6–8pm +1.25 4:30–7:30pm 6–8:15pm + 1.25 Essential Maths
6–8pm + 1.25 hour eLearn hour eLearn Unit 1
Chemistry T
hour eLearn tutorial tutorial Essential English
5:30–8:30pm
tutorial History T/A
Physics T Essential English
5:30–8:30pm & Forum Maths Apps
6–8:15pm + 1.25 Maths Methods
hour eLearn
tutorial
VET Courses T = tertiary level courses which count towards an
For information about vocational courses, see the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)
ASbA/VET Coordinator in room F18 or F20 or the A = accredited courses which count towards the
CIT website: cit.edu.au/courses ACT Senior Secondary Certificate
11 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate ProgramStudents’ Calendar
Year 12 Semester 1 2021
Teaching weeks MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Term 1 February 1 Feb 2 Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 5
1 Student AST meeting
Orientation
2 Feb 8 Feb 9 Feb 10 Feb 11 Feb 12
AST Practice Test
3 Feb 15 Feb 16 Feb 17 Feb 18 Feb 19
4 Feb 22 Feb 23 Feb 24 Feb 25 Feb 26
Moderation Day
Online learning
5 Mar 1 Mar 2 Mar 3 Mar 4 Mar 5
Moderation Day
Online learning
6 Mar 8 Mar 9 Mar 10 Mar 11 Mar 12
Canberra Day
7 Mar 15 Mar 16 Mar 17 Mar 18 Mar 19
AST Special Case
Applications
8 Mar 22 Mar 23 Mar 24 Mar 25 Mar 26
9 Mar 29 Mar 30 Mar 31 Apr 1 Apr 2
Good Friday
Holidays Apr 5 Apr 6 Apr 7 Apr 8 Apr 9
Easter Monday
Term 2 Apr 12 Apr 13 Apr 14 Apr 15 Apr 16
10
11 Apr 19 Apr 20 Apr 21 Apr 22 Apr 23
12 Apr 26 Apr 27 Apr 28 Apr 29 Apr 30
ANZAC Day
Holiday
13 May 3 May 4 May 5 May 6 May 7
14 May 10 May 11 May 12 May 13 May 14
15 May 17 May 18 May 19 May 20 May 21
16 May 24 May 25 May 26 May 27 May 28
17 May 31 June 1 June 12 June 3 June 4
Reconciliation Last day for Special Last day for late
Day consideration assessment
applications close
18 June 7 June 8 June 9 June 10 June 11
TEST WEEK TEST WEEK TEST WEEK TEST WEEK TEST WEEK
Holidays June 14 June 15 June 16 June 17 June 18
Queen’s Birthday BSSS Results up
by 12pm
Holidays June 21 June 22 June 23 June 24 June 25
Check Results -
appeals close 4pm
Holidays June 28 June 29 June 30 July 1 July 2
Holidays July 5 July 6 July 7 July 8 July 9
12 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate ProgramStudents’ Calendar
Year 12 Semester 2 2021
Teaching weeks MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Term 3 July 12 - Student July 13 July 14 July 15 July 16
1 Orientation
2 July 19 July 20 July 21 July 22 July 23
3 July 26 July 27 July 28 July 29 July 30
4 Aug 2 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6
5 Aug 9 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Aug 13
Moderation Day
- Online study
6 Aug 16 Aug 17 Aug 18 Aug 19 Aug 20
7 Aug 23 Aug 24 Aug 25 Aug 26 Aug 27
8 Aug 30 Aug 31 Sept 1 Sept 2 Sept 3
ACT Scaling Test ACT Scaling Test
(AST) (AST)
9 Sept 6 Sept 7 Sept 8 Sept 9 Sept 10
Term 4 Sept 13 Sept 14 Sept 15 Sept 16 Sept 17
10
Holidays Sept 20 Sept 21 Sept 22 Sept 23 Sept 24
11 Sept 27 Sept 28 Sept 29 Sept 30 Oct 1
Online learning Online learning Online learning Online learning Online learning
12 Oct 4 Oct 5 Oct 6 Oct 7 Oct 8
Queen’s Birthday
13 Oct 11 Oct 12 Oct 13 Oct 14 Oct 15
AST Second AST Second
Sitting Sitting
14 Oct 18 Oct 19 Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 22
15 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 27 Oct 28 Oct 29
16 Nov 1 Nov 2 Nov 3 Nov 4 Nov 5
17 Nov 8 Nov 9 Nov 10 Nov 11 Nov 12
Special Last day for late
consideration assessment
applications close
18 Nov 15 Nov 16 Nov 17 Nov 18 Nov 19
TEST WEEK TEST WEEK TEST WEEK TEST WEEK TEST WEEK
19 Nov 22 Nov 23 Nov 24 Nov 25 Nov 26
Check results -
appeals close 4pm
20 Nov 29 Nov 30 Dec 1 Dec 2 Dec 3
21 Dec 6 Dec 7 Dec 8 Dec 9 Dec 10
BSSS Recognition CIT Year 12
of Excellence 11am Graduation - TBC
13 Canberra Institute of Technology | 2021 ACT Senior Secondary Certificate ProgramCIT Year 12 Office
(02) 6207 3412
cit.edu.au/year12
year12@cit.edu.au
CIT Student Services
(02) 6207 3188
infoline@cit.edu.au
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