Acceleration
Years 9 & 10

        Units of Competency:

Core

• SIRXCEG001 Engage the customer 

• SIRXCOM002 Work effectively in a team

• SIRXWHS002 Contribute to workplace health and safety

• SIRXRSK001 Identify and respond to security risks

• SIRXSLS001 Sell to the retail customer

• SIRXIND001 Work effectively in a service environment

• SIRXCEG002 Assist with customer difficulties 

• SIRXCEG003 Build customer relationships and loyalty  

Electives

• SIRXSLS002 Follow point of sale procedures

• SIRRMER001 Produce visual merchandise displays

• SIRXPDK001 Advise on products and services (Cert II)

• SIRRRTF001 Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal

• SIRRINV001 Receive and handle retail stock

• SIRXIND002 Organise and maintain the store environment 

Recognition of Prior Learning:

Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning by submitting current evidence of skills against relevant units of competency.  Students with a part-time job in a relevant industry may apply for partial recognition of Work Placement. Students may apply for Credit Transfer if they are able to supply a certified transcript of the same unit of competence from another Registered Training Organisation. Students should contact the Xavier VET Coordinator, Paul McAlister, if they feel they are eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning. 

Personal Requirements:

• Strong client focus and genuine desire to assist

• Analytical Skills

• Persistence

• Good communication skills

• Able to work as part of a team

• Patient and tolerant

• Aptitude for technical activities

• Methodical & disciplined problem-solving

Students with Special Educational Needs:

Students with special education needs may access this course under regular course arrangements or through collaborative curriculum planning. 

Uniform Requirements:

Smart casual / work wear for Work Placement only.   

Assessment and Course Completion:

Competency

Students in this course work to develop the competencies, skills and knowledge described by each unit of competency.  To be assessed as competent a student must demonstrate that they can effectively carry out tasks against a prescribed industry standard. Students are assessed using observation, oral, written and practical assessment methods. They are given a number of opportunities to demonstrate competence across the range of competency standards covered by this course

. 

HSC Examination & Unit Credits

Students have the option to the HSC Examination (Category B Course). If students sit the examination the marks obtained will contribute towards the calculation of an ATAR.  The exam is independent of the competency-based assessment undertaken during the course and has no impact on the eligibility of a student to receive an AQF VET Statement of Attainment.  Students not wishing to achieve an ATAR need not sit the HSC examination.  

Satisfactory completion of this course will contribute 4 Unit Credits towards the HSC. The credits will be categorised as Board Developed (as opposed to Board Endorsed). In order to obtain the HSC students need to have completed 12 Preliminary Course Units and 10 HSC Course Units. Only 4 of the 10 required HSC Course Units can be of the Board Endorsed type. 

Not Satisfactory (N) Determination

Where a student has not met Board of Studies course completion criteria, including meeting work placement requirements, they will receive an ‘N’ determination (course not satisfactorily completed). The course will then not count towards the HSC although units of competency achieved will still count towards an AQF VET qualification .

Appeals

Students may lodge appeals against assessment decisions or ‘N’ determinations through the school. 

Further Information can be found by visiting the:

• Retail Services page of the NESA website

• Certificate II in Retail Services page of the My Skills website

Additional Costs:

Mandatory Excursions: $0.00

Optional Excursions: $0.00

Additional Consumables: $0.00

        Preliminary Course (Year 11, completed in Year 10):

Nature of Religion and Beliefs

• The nature of religion and beliefs including Australian Aboriginal beliefs and spiritualities, as a distinctive response to the human search for meaning in life.

Two Religious Traditions Studies (from Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism)

• Origins

• Principal beliefs

• Sacred texts and writings

• Core ethical teachings

• Personal devotion/expression of faith/observance

HSC Course (Year 12, completed in Year 11):

Religious and Belief Systems in Australia post 1945

• Religious expression in Australia’s multi-cultural and multi-faith society since 1945, including an appreciation of Aboriginal spiritualities and their contribution to an understanding of religious beliefs and religious expression in Australia today.

Two Religious Traditions Depth Studies (from Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism)

• Significant people and ideas

• Ethical teachings in the religious tradition and bioethics of environmental ethics and sexual ethics

• Significant practices in the life of adherents

         Particular Course Requirements:

This course is designed for students who have shown well developed literacy and research skills. It is highly desired that students wishing to study this course would be consistently achieving  A or B grades in Year 10 Religion and English. 

Additional Costs:

Mandatory Excursions: $0.00

Optional Excursions: $30.00

Additional Consumables: $0.00

         Units of Competency:

Core

• BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others 

Electives

• BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to customers 

• BSBIND201 Work effectively in a business environment 

• BSBINM201 Process and maintain workplace information 

• BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 

• BSBWOR202 Organise and complete daily work activities 

• BSBWOR204 Use business technology

• BSBITU201 Produce simple word processed documents 

• BSBITU202 Create and use spreadsheets 

• TLIP2029 Prepare and process financial documents 

• BSBINN201 Contribute to workplace innovation 

• BSBCMM201 Communicate in the workplace

• BSBITU203 Communicate electronically 

• BSBITU307 Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy 

Recognition of Prior Learning:

Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning by submitting current evidence of skills against relevant units of competency.  Students with a part-time job in a relevant industry may apply for partial recognition of Work Placement. Students may apply for Credit Transfer if they are able to supply a certified transcript of the same unit of competence from another Registered Training Organisation. Students should contact the Xavier VET Coordinator, Paul McAlister, if they feel they are eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning. 

Personal Requirements:

• Able to work methodically, accurately and neatly       

• Able to work as part of a team

• Neat personal appearance

• Enjoy working with people

Students with Special Educational Needs:

Students with special education needs may access this course under regular course arrangements or through collaborative curriculum planning. 

Uniform Requirements:

Smart casual / work wear for Work Placement only. 

Assessment and Course Completion:

Competency

Students in this course work to develop the competencies, skills and knowledge described by each unit of competency.  To be assessed as competent a student must demonstrate that they can effectively carry out tasks against a prescribed industry standard. Students are assessed using observation, oral, written and practical assessment methods. They are given a number of opportunities to demonstrate competence across the range of competency standards covered by this course

. 

HSC Examination & Unit Credits

Students have the option of sitting the HSC Examination (Category B Course). If students sit the examination the marks obtained will contribute towards the calculation of an ATAR.  

Satisfactory completion of this course will contribute 4 Unit Credits towards the HSC. The credits will be categorised as Board Developed (as opposed to Board Endorsed). In order to obtain the HSC students need to have completed 12 Preliminary Course Units and 10 HSC Course Units. Only 4 of the 10 required HSC Course Units can be of the Board Endorsed type. 

Not Satisfactory (N) Determination

Where a student has not met Board of Studies course completion criteria, including meeting work placement requirements, they will receive an ‘N’ determination (course not satisfactorily completed). The course will then not count towards the HSC although units of competency achieved will still count towards an AQF VET qualification .

Appeals

Students may lodge appeals against assessment decisions or ‘N’ determinations through the school. 

Further Information can be found by visiting the:

• Business Services page of the NESA website

Additional Costs:

Mandatory Excursions: $0.00

Optional Excursions: $0.00

Additional Consumables: $0.00

         Units of Competency:

Core

• CPCCCM1012A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry

• CPCCCM1013A Plan and organise work

• CPCCCM1014A Conduct workplace communication

• CPCCCM1015A Carry out measurements and calculations

• CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications

• CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry  

Electives

• CPCCCA2002B Use carpentry tools and equipment 

• CPCCCA2003A Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on ground

• CPCCCO2013A Carry out concreting to simple forms

• CPCCCM2005B Use construction tools and equipment

• CPCCCM2004A Handle construction materials

• CPCCCM2006B Apply basic levelling procedures

• CPCCBL2001A Handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials

• CPCCBL2002 A  Use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment

• CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry #

# This unit is delivered by an external provider. Students holding a ‘White Card’ can apply for Credit Transfer using the applicable form.

Recognition of Prior Learning:

Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning by submitting current evidence of skills against relevant units of competency.  Students with a part-time job in a relevant industry may apply for partial recognition of Work Placement. Students may apply for Credit Transfer if they are able to supply a certified transcript of the same unit of competence from another Registered Training Organisation. Students should contact the Xavier VET Coordinator, Paul McAlister, if they feel they are eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning. 

Personal Requirements:

• Enjoy practical work

• Able to cope with the physical demands of the job

• Able to work with your hands

• Good sense of balance and ability to work at heights

• Good at mathematics

• Good health and eyesight

• Able to work as part of a team

Students with Special Educational Needs:

Students with special education needs may access this course under regular course arrangements or through collaborative curriculum planning. 

Uniform Requirements:

Stiff Upper Work Boots / Work Pants/ High-Vis Work Shirt 

Assessment and Course Completion:

Competency

Students in this course work to develop the competencies, skills and knowledge described by each unit of competency.  To be assessed as competent a student must demonstrate that they can effectively carry out tasks against a prescribed industry standard. Students are assessed using observation, oral, written and practical assessment methods. They are given a number of opportunities to demonstrate competence across the range of competency standards covered by this course

. 

HSC Examination & Unit Credits

Students have the option to the HSC Examination (Category B Course). If students sit the examination the marks obtained will contribute towards the calculation of an ATAR.  The exam is independent of the competency-based assessment undertaken during the course and has no impact on the eligibility of a student to receive an AQF VET Statement of Attainment.  Students not wishing to achieve an ATAR need not sit the HSC examination.  

Satisfactory completion of this course will contribute 4 Unit Credits towards the HSC. The credits will be categorised as Board Developed (as opposed to Board Endorsed). In order to obtain the HSC students need to have completed 12 Preliminary Course Units and 10 HSC Course Units. Only 4 of the 10 required HSC Course Units can be of the Board Endorsed type. 

Not Satisfactory (N) Determination

Where a student has not met Board of Studies course completion criteria, including meeting work placement requirements, they will receive an ‘N’ determination (course not satisfactorily completed). The course will then not count towards the HSC although units of competency achieved will still count towards an AQF VET qualification .

Appeals

Students may lodge appeals against assessment decisions or ‘N’ determinations through the school. 

Further Information can be found by visiting the:

• Construction page of the NESA website

• Certificate II in Construction Pathways page of the My Skills website

Additional Costs:

Mandatory Excursions: $0.00

Optional Excursions: $0.00

Additional Consumables: $100.00

         Units of Competency:

Core

• BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others

• SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety

• SITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practices

• SITHCCC001 Use food preparation equipment

• SITHCCC005 Prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery 

• SITHKOP001 Clean kitchen premises and equipment 

• SITHCCC011 Use cookery skills effectively

• SITXINV002 Maintain the quality of perishable items  

Electives

• SITHIND002 Source and use information on the hospitality industry

• SITXFSA002 Participate in safe food handling practices

• SITHCCC006 Produce and present appetisers and salads

• BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable practices

• SITHFAB005 Prepare and serve espresso coffee 

• HLTAID003 Provide first aid 

Recognition of Prior Learning:

Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning by submitting current evidence of skills against relevant units of competency.  Students with a part-time job in a relevant industry may apply for partial recognition of Work Placement. Students may apply for Credit Transfer if they are able to supply a certified transcript of the same unit of competence from another Registered Training Organisation. Students should contact the Xavier VET Coordinator, Paul McAlister, if they feel they are eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning. 

Personal Requirements:

• Enjoy practical work

• Good hand-eye coordination

• Able to work quickly and safely with minimal supervision

• Good personal hygiene

• Free from skin allergies to food and detergents

• Good communication skills

• Able to work under pressure

• Able to work as part of a team

Students with Special Educational Needs:

Students with special education needs may access this course under regular course arrangements or through collaborative curriculum planning. 

Uniform Requirements:

Chef Uniform / Stiff Upper Lace Up Shoes / Hat  

Assessment and Course Completion:

Competency

Students in this course work to develop the competencies, skills and knowledge described by each unit of competency.  To be assessed as competent a student must demonstrate that they can effectively carry out tasks against a prescribed industry standard. Students are assessed using observation, oral, written and practical assessment methods. They are given a number of opportunities to demonstrate competence across the range of competency standards covered by this course

. 

HSC Examination & Unit Credits

Students have the option to the HSC Examination (Category B Course). If students sit the examination the marks obtained will contribute towards the calculation of an ATAR.  The exam is independent of the competency-based assessment undertaken during the course and has no impact on the eligibility of a student to receive an AQF VET Statement of Attainment.  Students not wishing to achieve an ATAR need not sit the HSC examination.  

Satisfactory completion of this course will contribute 4 Unit Credits towards the HSC. The credits will be categorised as Board Developed (as opposed to Board Endorsed). In order to obtain the HSC students need to have completed 12 Preliminary Course Units and 10 HSC Course Units. Only 4 of the 10 required HSC Course Units can be of the Board Endorsed type. 

Not Satisfactory (N) Determination

Where a student has not met Board of Studies course completion criteria, including meeting work placement requirements, they will receive an ‘N’ determination (course not satisfactorily completed). The course will then not count towards the HSC although units of competency achieved will still count towards an AQF VET qualification .

Appeals

Students may lodge appeals against assessment decisions or ‘N’ determinations through the school. 

Further Information can be found by visiting the:

• Hospitality page of the NESA website

• Certificate II in Hospitality page of the My Skills website

Additional Costs:

Mandatory Excursions: $0.00

Optional Excursions: $50.00

Additional Consumables: $150.00