YEAR 12 SATAC Parent Presentation Applying for University & TAFE Courses 2016 Monday 3rd August Rose Coorey & Anthony Vizaniaris - Career Counsellors
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YEAR 12 SATAC
Parent Presentation
Applying for University & TAFE Courses 2016
Monday 3rd August
Rose Coorey & Anthony Vizaniaris
Career Counsellors
Maximising Results 2015 Keeping on top of required work tasks Effective Study Habits: Setting a rhythm & frequency Communication Socially balanced: Good friends, 3:1 Ratio Fitness Sleep Diet Calmness Mindfulness vs Wasteful Anxiety Value of reflecting on a failure – change approach Spirituality and doing Good for the Common Good… feel good factor
Achieving SACE
The table below illustrates how the minimum 200 Credit Points are acquired to achieve the SACE:
SACE Subject Credits: 10 Credits = 1 Semester, 20 Credits = Full Year Study
SACE Requirement SMC
Credits Credits
Personal Learning Plan 10 10
(PLP)(Yr 10)
Literacy (English) Stage 1 (Compulsory Units/Full Year) 20 20
Numeracy (Mathematics)(Compulsory Unit) 10 10
Stage 1 (Usually 20)
Free Choice 90 70
(Stage 1) Religion 10
(SMC Requirement)
Research Project (Stage 2) 10 10
Stage 2 Subjects 60 80
Total 200 210
Three Grades / Scores
St Michael’s College Grade – on end of Year report. A measure of a students performance
against criteria set here at St Michaels. In many cases it is based on not yet moderated assessment and
obviously does not include final external assessments such as exams.
Subject Achievement Grade on SACE Record of Achievement Certificate –
http://www.sace.sa.edu.au/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=14770718-5c36-4c5b-b0ed-6ed34264f19e&groupId=10336
reflection of a students performance against the set criteria in that subject only. The grade is derived from
a “moderated” Raw Score out of 150 – all the specified & weighted components stated in the Assessment
guidelines by SACE.
For example a score of a B- in Subject X may come from :
Folio (20%) B / Skills Task (50%) C- / External Assessment (30%) A-
This is then equated to a score out of 150. SACE have published a table showing the Numeric Value of SACE
Grades.
From the score out of 150 a Grade is awarded if the raw score is 90 that equates with a C+
Scaled Score /20 is printed on a students 2015 Tertiary Entrance Statement
http://www.sace.sa.edu.au/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=60a80bb6-f17b-4abc-8b2a-05b4c3ec49f3&groupId=10336
used by SATAC to calculate a University and or TAFE Aggregate. Every student in a
particular subject with the same moderated Raw Score is Scaled the same amount.
In the Scaling process the “average mean raw” score in each subject is then compared to all the other subject
combinations and their individual “average mean raw score”. So subjects can be added together, there is a very
complicated adjustment process called Scaling. By applying Scaling it provides a way to compare / add dissimilar
subjects for the purpose of Tertiary Entrance. Scaling is based on the score out of 150 not the Subject Achievement
Grade.
# 2015 at least 90 Credits # In 2015 maximum university aggregate is 90 (not /80 as shown here)
There will be changes to this in 2015 to reflect changed Aggregate out of /90 and change in calculation of Recognised Studies Approved VET Cert 3 Score averaged out of /70 not /60
How are Scores established Moderation Scaling SATAC You Tube Clip: http://www.satac.edu.au/scaling
Calculating a University Aggregate
Bonus Points
2015 Bonus Point Scheme is new & there are a maximum of 9
added to University Aggregate
5 Equity Bonus Points for eligible students' all SA NT Courses (Via
SATAC & Covers all Uni’s)
Application via SATAC Website with documentation to be posted after.
School Card Health Care Card Centrelink Recipient (conditions apply) in the year
they gain their ATAR
Up to 4 Language Literacy & Mathematics Bonus Points
English Comms English Studies Maths Studies Maths Specialist & LOTE
for all except Medicine & Vet Bioscience
Must achieve a C- or better to get relevant “Subject Bonus points”
LLM Bonus Points are added to Aggregate automatically by SATAC
We anticipate you will see on your Tertiary Entrance Statement an ATAR
(not with Bonus Points) and hopefully an ATAR “Selection Rank” (with
consideration of Bonus Points) that can be used for all courses except
Medicine & Vet BioscienceATAR/ Selection Rank Cut Off
Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank
University Aggregate out of 90 (with Bonus Points
added) placed in a RANK order Selection Rank
ATAR
A published course Cut Off ATAR/ SELECTION
RANK is last student to be offered a place in the
course the previous year – need to aim above this
and as close as possible to any relevant
Guaranteed Entry Score
The Published ATAR Selection Ranks do include
Bonus PointsSubject Scaled Scores 2014/5 Scaling can and does change year to year Scaling impacts more so in the B grade band. Last year we saw some subjects experience more scaling in the B= range Scaling impacts more in subjects which do not have significant Public Exam No subject gets scaled up or down as a whole subject. Be aware you could get all B and B+ and not get a good enough ATAR to get into desired University course Critical that students are in dialogue with their teachers about how the are going and what they can do to improve. Students should be very aware of how that grade in that subject was scaled last year. Cant alter impact of scaling only level of achievement.
Key Changes for 2016
TAFE: Online 31st August No free courses and entry to all courses requires a Language,
Literacy and Numeracy Assessment. Work Ready – new funding model. MANY courses cut.
Flinders: Computer Science ( Simulation & Serious games) Engineering Naval Architecture Educ
Primary/ General Science, Arts & masters of Teaching R-7 and Secondary, IT (Digital Health Systems) Hnrs, International
relations, Optometry No UMAT, Post Grad Medicine Quotas favouring Flinders Graduates, Disability Education with rehab
counselling major, Psych Sciences & Marketing, Bach of Science and Arts within one degree B of Science Policy &
Communication, & new B Arts majors. Communication & professional Writing, Bach of Letters Tonsley Campus &
Innovation
UniSA: B of Business HRM/ Psych Sc (Counselling & Interpersonal) B of Business Info Strategy &
Management, B Arts (Indig Cultures)/ masters Teaching, New Programs at James Morrison Academy of Jazz in Mt
Gambier. Apply Audition asap, Can now specialise in Exercise & sports Science within Human movement thru UniSA once
in Human Movement, Renaming of Visual Communication (Graphic Design) to B of Design (Communication Design) Great
Hall $550m, Health Innovation Building 2018 $230m
University of Adelaide:
B Commerce new International Study pathway New B of Science Wildlife Conservation Biology major Bach of Engineering
Hnrs Flexible Entry Electronic & Electrical – new Majors, & Bach of International Development renamed. Psych Major
limited to Bach Of Psych Science only New majors within Bach of Arts Criminology, Art History Indigenous Knowledge
New programs to support transition and employability ProfConnect Next Roseworthy info Session – given involved Vet
Bioscience Applic – Sept 22nd. Music Audition Applic due 23/10 TBC New Medicine Nursing Dentistry West End building
Charles Darwin: Many Scholarships, Darwin Waterfront Business School, Trades Training
Centre, Many new courses in 2016 Most courses continue to have 60 ATAR Cut off with some variation Engineering, Law,
Pharmacy & midwifery. Many online options – get GPA then apply for Tertiary Transfer. Many refined changes Bach of
Eng Science/ Master of Engineering etc with Maths Studies as Assumed Knowledge – can do externally too.
Tabor College now in SATAC Guide Arts, Education Primary & Secondary Youth Work
Theology Counselling Guaranteed Entry 60- 65 ATAR Course dependent.COURSE SELECTION Preferences
Eligibility SACE ATAR Prerequisites C- or better Precluded Combinations
Counting restrictions
Additional Application Requirements
Course Match to student
Course Investigation 1st yr subjects Opportunities for placements
exchanges internships credit cost
Flexibility Moving from one to another Tertiary Transfers & GPA
TAFE- Uni
Why do so Many Change Courses?
Uni Adelaide Research Over 50 percent of First Year University Students make a change to their
course on study by the end of first year – Some change whole pathways!SATAC: The Basics
Up to 6 Preferences for Uni and or 4 TAFE through www.satac.edu.au
Separate Area for TAFE with separate registration .TAFE Not open until end of
August.
Interstate SATAC equivalents
One offer possible in each System and can have more than one for TAFE
Uni Deadline: 30th September and TAFE: TBA usually around 28th October
Other Application Requirements and Special Dates Check Interstate &
Music Auditions TBA Dance Auditions book ASAP 1st Audition end of
August
Equal Consideration by Due dates
Changing preferences for most OK up to 4th January Uni & 27th Dec (TBA)
TAFE … as long as they have met this first deadline.
The cost of on time application is $ 28 Uni ($110 late fee after that date) and
TAFE applications are currently free & On time STAT Test $120Applying at SATAC
Students begin Application by registering with UserName 4
characters and Password 8 characters one letter. Must have a
Personal Email account. (Later in applic should put SACE Number)
A Confirmation email is sent to begin the Log in process
Maybe UMAT Rego required for Medicine Dentistry Need to flag if
sitting Flinders UniTest TBA
This year will be section to flag Equity Bonus Point TBA
Apply for Financial Assistance, notify Special Need, Special
Consideration
Optional Book TABS Test (TAFE) & Book STAT Test
All subsequent checking changing responding to offers done via this
site.
Each applicant is given a SATAC Reference Number at the end of
the application – need this next time you log on. No number means
no application finalised.Up to 6 Preferences
Example assumes no Bonus Points
Kylie ATAR 73.4 Josh ATAR 67.7 Sam ATAR 95.6
Course X ATAR 74 Course C (73.0) Course M Medicine offer
Course Y ATAR 80 Course V (ATAR 66) Course C (ATAR 73.0)
Course P ATAR 90 Course K Course T
Course C (ATAR73.0) Course Z Course G
No preference Course Y Course W
No preference Course T Course H
Kylie has the higher ATAR than Josh for Course C cut off ATAR and she
does not meet the ATAR for her higher preferences so will be offered a place
over Josh. Sam will not be considered as he has received an offer. The
position of each preference is an indicator of the order they wish to be
considered for their preferences. It is not used to judge level of interest. You
can only be offered one preference.Key Dates
3rd August – SATAC Application for Uni open (TAFE TBA)
14 – 16th August Tertiary Open Days Uni & Adelaide TAFE
August TBA Close of applications for “UniTEST” (Many Flinders Courses)
Check Adel Uni Music and Flinders/ TAFE Dance Audition application due dates
11th September Sit Flinders UniTest at St Michaels
30th September – Most Applications for University close (Late fee applies after this date)
Medicine (Adel Uni) Dentistry Oral Health & Vet Bioscience final deadline. Should book
& pay for STAT to avoid late fee by this date.
TBA 30th October – Applications for TAFE close (Late fee applies after this date)
NOTE There are some Uni and TAFE courses that cannot be added as preferences
after this date
October November December NOTE: Many courses that require portfolios compulsory
Info Session attendance etc have deadlines for submission of these during October
November December – Students need to check SATAC Guide & TAFESA Website
carefully
Late November Check “Approved” Cert 3 Submission Mr Woolford
30th November – Late Application deadline for eligible University close. Last for
Medicine at Flinders.
Approx 17th Dec SACE Results Received TBA Only day to contact College re Issues
with Yr 12 Results
27th December TBA – Final Day of Changes for TAFE
4th January 2016 Final day of changes for University
TBA 14 Jan 2016 (TAFE) First Round Offers for Competitive Courses or those requiring
CAR SACE
19th January 2016 (University) First Round OffersTAFE:
TAFE Course Admission Requirements CAR must be met to be eligible to apply for TAFE
Courses There is no CAR for Non Competitive Certificates 1, 11 and 111.Minimum CAR Exist
for Competitive Cert 1, 11 and 111 and for all Cert 4 and above. Minimum CAR is usually one
of the following:
SACE Completion, VET Qualification or TABS Test (Basic Numeracy Literacy
TEST)
In each course descriptor page it states if it is a Competitive Entry Course. As soon as it is
deemed Competitive it will then show CAR and also will have
TAB showing Selection Criteria used to rank applicants. These could be VET Qualification,
SACE Completion and associated TAFESA Score, TABS Score or even score on Written
Test and Interview (See Cert 4 Dental Assisting)
Increasingly, related lower level courses have become part of the Selection Criteria
In most cases having a VET Qualification in a related area will put you in higher rank than
having SACE i.e. best 3 scaled scores TAFESA Score (after Precluded Combination rule
applied)
Note Skills for All Funding No Cert 1 or 2 if have SACE and only access to two equal and
above Cert 3 courses – other than that full fee payingTAFE Continued
Workplace Mode Students can’t apply unless in
Traineeship or Apprenticeship
Course Notes Under this heading you may discover
more application requirements See Ad Dip Fashion
Design.
Additional requirements – portfolio etc – check on
TAFESA Website
Moving from TAFE to Uni – Very clear pathways/ credit
save $HECS debt, practical aspect to employability
Do not assume if I miss out on Uni I can go to TAFE –
often more competitive entry… especially if only using Yr
12 scaled scores.
TAFE offers all levels of qualifications from Advanced
Diplomas to Short Courses right through to dual awards
with all three Universities
Tonsley Campus 2015 Fantastic FacilityPreferences - TAFE:
Advanced Dip of Computer Systems
Technology 2 Years incorp Cert 4
Certificate IV in Information Technology
12 mths
Certificate III in IT DM & T Support
6mths
Certificate II in Information Digital Media
& Technology 6 mths
It is very clear to see stepping stones to TAFE Qualifications
if courses are Competitive as it shows under Selection
Criteria the Course Qualification the level below that
puts you at top of consideration list.Example of researching a TAFE Option http://www.tafesa.edu.au/xml/course/aw/aw_TP00542.aspx?S=AWD&Y=2015 Cert 4 in Vet Nursing Value of beginning VET Studies at School – or must go back to lower Cert levels at TAFE TAFE Nursing – Catch with TABS Test
Preferences TAFE: Be aware
The same course may be offered at other campuses and may different level
of competitiveness and therefore accept lower Rank Position TAFESA
Score etc
Same courses different codes
If a course is not competitive and you meet CAR you will get an automatic
offer to enrol.
Apply ASAP as if course changes they accept enrolments by date order of
application. A course can “ become” competitive can always turn down
offer.
When to sit for TABS TestDeferring Offers Most Uni Course Not for TAFE Plan Gap Year
Interstate Applications:
Similar to SATAC You can apply for each State and get offer for
each State
See Section 8 SATAC Guide Applying Interstate
Note: often English is a Pre Req – but not always and different
Bonus Point Policies
If you have ANY interest in applying interstate, it is imperative
you email the Admission Officer at the relevant Uni to see what
is the ruling for students from South Australia or come and see
Ms Coorey
Many of our students interested in medicine end up applying
around Australia – for example James Cook Uni in Townsville not require UMAT,SOME COMMON PITFALLS:
Change of address
Right Course Wrong Code – different campus?
Check Pre-requisite and Entry requirements.
Failed to submit portfolio etc.
Didn’t think they wanted to go to TAFE
Failed to respond to all (and especially) TAFE correspondence by
due dates
Failed to make SATAC Payment
Students only used a school email account after graduationTuition Study Costs
University HECS fees are deferrable and it is planned from 1st January to
remove the discount provided for any upfront or voluntary repayments.
See: http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/studyassist/news/pages/changes-to-hecs-help-discounts-and-voluntary-repayment-bonus
This Coalitions proposed changes to allow the Universities to determine
course fees has still not passed through Parliament, so for the moment
fees are set in Bands – but this could change:
For Changes See: http://education.gov.au/students-2
In most cases ATO deduct a small percentage (2% to 8%) from pay once
graduate is earning above a certain salary (currently $50,000). As income
level increases so does percentage paid back.
In 2015 the “cost” of a full time year of a Uni course varied between
$6100 to $10000 depending on Band category.
From 2016/17 There will be new pricing system where C/W contribution
will reduce and Universities will be allowed to vary charges by course.
TBA Also Govt Bond Interest Rate will be charged on HECS Help debt –
increasing costs.
www.goingtouni.gov.auTAFE Costs
“Skills for All” Certificate I and II are only accessible and free for certain groups. The
majority of Certificate III and IV courses will be partially funded by the South
Australian Government.
Students only can access two Cert 3 and above courses at subsidised Skills for All rate.
Note this area is in state of constant change so will be clarified in end of Yr Careers newsletter.
New WorkReady Funding as at 1st July 2015 :
http://www.skills.sa.gov.au/DesktopModules/Bring2mind/DMX/Download.aspx?Command=Core_Download&EntryId=2038&PortalId=6&T
abId=1936
Very limited places in courses deemed not skilled shortage area –last year Dip
Fitness course??
The TAFE Tuition & TAFE amenities costs beyond the set fee and these will be
specified on the TAFE WEBSITE
Fees vary by course, caps on number of courses you can do under Skills for All Funding. Areas of National
Priority are much cheaper. 2 year Diploma of Early Childhood and Care relatively cheap at $5000 but a 12
month Dip of Photo Imaging could cost up to $6400.
For the majority of courses at Approved Registered Training Providers including
TAFE there is a VET FEE Help program available like the HECS Loan system for
Diploma and above. http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/studyassist/helppayingmyfees/vet-fee-help/pages/vet-fee-help
TAFESA also has a Fee by Instalments payment option if approved .Transition to Tertiary Study
Gap Year
Career Values post 20 & Study Abroad opportunities
Prepare for Success – know the Course, Subjects Assessment
Enrol – key dates for withdrawal
How realistic is it to work and study (10 hrs per week maximum)
Impt of GPA for Job at end
Where will I go for help if I need it?
Orientation events
Great Report See:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/altc/expectations/parents/
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/altc/expectations/publications/parents_f
actsheet.pdf
6 Weeks of Year 1 and Year 2
The system is very flexible as long as seek help & communicate
Universities invested heavily in first years i.e. Science at Adelaide –
young lecturers study support area and IPADS
TAFE to Uni –
Changes to HECS / TAFE CostsChange to the way you can get a place in University
Guaranteed Entry Score
Sense of relief of day of Yr 12 results – know you will get an offer
Flinders UniTest
Here at SMC Friday arvo Sept 11th Mr Viz to email soon. Approved courses
60% ATAR 40% UniTest
http://www.flinders.edu.au/future-students/how-to-apply/special-entry/unitest.cfm
STAT Test
SA Uni’s 18 by 1st Feb 2016 Special Entry – 2 quotas
Register on SATAC web by 30th Sept for $120 fee
TAFE to Uni (With Credit) & TAFE concurrently with Uni
Cert 3 some competitive entry possibilities to some to Flinders Courses & Some Guaranteed with Cert 4 at
all Universities
Flinders TAFELINK: http://www.flinders.edu.au/future-students/how-to-apply/undergraduate-study-
applications/tafelink.cfm
TAFE/ Uni Dual: http://www.tafesa.edu.au/apply-enrol/how-to-apply/uni-pathway-programs/dual-offer-courses
UniSA TAFE RTO Pathways: http://www.unisa.edu.au/Study-at-UniSA/Study-with-us/Entry-
pathways/TAFERTO/
University Adelaide: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/study/non-school/tafe-vet
Foundation Studies University Preparation Courses & UniSA
College & SAIBT More in end of year careers Newsletter
Yr 13 – 3 attempts to add to ATAR (rules on Cert 3)Special Cases
Health – includes Mental Health: Anxiety, Prolonged Illness,
Depression Disability Diagnosed Learning Issue
SACE Special Provision
Detailed Application Through Mr Schirripa
No longer any SATAC Consideration outside of SACE for Yr
12 students
If anything is concerning or wrong with Yr 12 results …MUST phone
the College on the DAY of the Yr 12 SACE Results release approximately
Thursday 17th December TBA.Getting Help… Where to next?
Tertiary Selection Packages distributed this WEDNESDAY
Tonight Representatives from Uni and TAFE are over in Founders Hall.
Tertiary Open Days 14 -16th August (Timetables Tonight in Founders Hall)
UniSA Open Day App
Flinders Uni Tonsley Open Day Tours Register: www.flinders.edu.au/events/show/event/open-days-tonsley-tours
Yr 12 Student Presentation will take place this Thursday 6th August 9.45 to 10.45am
Mr Viz Friday Email Re: Flinders UniTest – need for Non SMC Email
Stay tuned for TAFE …Not until End of August
First in first served for non competitive courses that become competitive
Many Info Sessions Coming Up: Science Alive (This weekend at showgrounds). SA Police 15th September
& 13th October Pre Application Info Session etc, ICHM Scholarships close 9th October , ADFA Gap Year Info session
this Thursday Evening. UniAdel Elec Engineering Careers Night Wed 2nd Sept
Keep an eye on Student Services Intranet Page and The Star Newsletter
If students want help they can make an appointment with Ms Rose Coorey or Mr
Anthony Vizaniaris who can help with the application process. Sheet to fill out in
advance of Appt .
rose.coorey@smc.sa.edu.au
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