Courses

Combination 2

Year 11 and 12 Alternative Academic Pathway

Combination 2

  • Junior School
    • Kindergarten
    • Pre-primary
    • Year 1
    • Year 2
    • Year 3
    • Year 4
    • Year 5
  • Middle School
    • Year 6
    • Year 7
    • Year 8
  • Senior School
    • Year 9
    • Year 10
    • Year 11 and 12 Alternative Academic Pathway
      • Combination 1
      • Combination 2
      • Combination 3
      • Combination 4
    • Year 11 and 12 ATAR Pathway
      • Careers Information
      • Course Selection
      • Glossary of Terms
      • Senior School Programmes of Study
      • TAFE Entrance
      • University Entrance
      • Useful Websites
    • Year 11 and 12 IB Diploma Pathway
      • Academic Awards
      • Careers Information
      • Senior School Programmes of Study
      • Subject Selection
      • TAFE Entrance
      • University Entrance
  • Learning Areas
    • English
    • Science
    • Mathematics
    • Creative Arts
    • Performing Arts
    • Modern Languages
    • Commerce
    • Design and Technology
    • Humanities and Social Sciences
    • Health and Physical Education
  • Course List

Combination 2

Nathan WoodFebruary 8, 2018January 22, 2021

This combination is recommended to those students who are likely to follow a vocational pathway post-secondary school or they have a strong interest in one subject that is offered as a minimum entry course at Edith Cowan or Curtin university. These students are likely to be successful studying at a university level because they are passionate about their chosen discipline but have not chosen the ATAR pathway because they may not be as interested in multiple learning areas.

The pathway is also appropriate for those students looking to obtain a degree but initially require more support than a university would provide and will therefore enter TAFE for their first year of study.  TAFE offers a number of pathways that, after one year of successful study, may take them into second year at Curtin University.

Finally,  students may also choose this pathway because they find examinations and  assessments that ask them to recall information taught over a long period of time does not suit their learning style.  This pathway minimises the number of examinations taken, therefore allowing them the study time to make sure they can get all their courses to a minimum C grade, improving their final transcript and ensuring graduation requirements are met.

It is recommended that the ATAR courses selected be courses where the student was successful in Year 10 course work and examinations. This will give them the best chance of obtaining a C grade or higher. C grades in ATAR courses and successfully completed Certificate courses, add a greater number of points to a TAFE or university application. This can give a student a competitive advantage when applying for a course that is in high demand, such as, a Diploma of Engineering.

Please note that students studying this pathway must enrol in the Certificate IV in Business in Year 12 if they want the option of applying directly to university. The successful completion of a Certificate IV in Business and either a scaled score of above 50% in English ATAR or a relevant English qualification (see information below) will credit students with the minimum entry requirements into Edith Cowan University, Curtin University and TAFE. It will also allow entry into 6 month preparation courses at Murdoch University and Notre Dame University.

A student looking to obtain a Commerce degree post-secondary schooling, may also enter TAFE for one year to study the Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Business and transfer directly into second year of a Commerce degree at Curtin University.  This combination would complement this pathway.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

Specific University Information for Students Completing a Certificate IV

Students can meet the minimum university entrance requirement if they do not complete English ATAR but have the following:

Curtin University
Certificate IV, a C grade in English General and successful completion of the STAT.

Edith Cowan University
Certificate IV, an A grade in General English and a submission of a portfolio.

Notre Dame
Certificate IV, a C grade in English General and successful completion of the written English section of the STAT only. The applicant must receive a written permission letter from the university to sit the STAT.

Murdoch
Certificate IV and a B grade in General English. If the applicant wishes to study Nursing, Teaching, Veterinary Science, Psychology, Law and Criminology they will also need to complete the STAT and obtain the minimum score specified by the course entry requirements.

Breakdown

  • ATAR

    2

  • General

    3

  • Certificate II

    1

Contact

Brad Watson
Academic and Pathways Advisor
Brad.Watson@scotch.wa.edu.au
Brad is the College’s Academic and Pathways Advisor, working closely with students in Senior School he is available to advise students on all matters relating to future careers. Brad is also a key staff member in guiding the Year 10 Students in their subject selection as they make choices for Years 11 and 12. He is also responsible for assisting students who are looking to attend university, locally, interstate and overseas.

ATAR Courses

  • Commerce

    • Accounting and Finance
    • Business Management and Enterprise
    • Economics
  • Creative Arts

    • Design (Photography or Graphic Design)
    • Media Production and Analysis
    • Visual Arts
  • Cross Campus Classes

    • Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies General
    • Applied Information Technology
    • English as an Additional Language or dialect (EALD)
    • Psychology
  • Design and Technology

    • Dimensional Design
    • Materials Design and Technology (Wood or Metal)
  • English

    • English
    • Literature
  • Health and Physical Education

    • Physical Education
  • Humanities and Social Sciences

    • Geography
    • Modern History
    • Politics and Law
  • Mathematics

    • Specialist
    • Methods
    • Applications
  • Modern Languages

    • French Second Language
    • Indonesian Second Language
  • Performing Arts

    • Drama
    • Music
  • Science

    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Human Biology
    • Marine and Maritime Studies
    • Physics

General Courses

  • Commerce

    • Certificate IV – Business
  • Creative Arts

    • Design (Photography) General
    • Media Production and Analysis General
    • Visual Arts General
  • Design and Technology

    • Materials Design and Technology (Wood or Metal) General
  • English

    • English General
  • Health and Physical Education

    • Outdoor Education General
    • Physical Education General
  • Mathematics

    • Essential General
  • Performing Arts

    • Science

      • Marine and Maritime Studies General

    Certificate II Courses

    • Commerce

      • Certificate II – Business
    • Design and Technology

      • Certificate II – Hospitality
    • Performing Arts

      • Certificate II – Music Industry
    • Last Updated: February 8, 2018January 22, 2021
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