Student SATAC Pathways Presentation

Yr 12 Student Presentation
Yr 12 SATAC
Pathways 2021
Rose Coorey & Anthony Vizaniaris
Monday 10th August

Lessons From Research Project
Research Project Experience ….Firstly CONGRATULATIONS!!
What did you learn about SACE Moderation of your School 70%?
What did you learn about the SACE External 30% Evaluation?
Have you seen your results on your SACE Students Online https://apps.sace.sa.edu.au/students-online/login.do
Username: SACE Rego Code 6 numbers plus letter and PIN is (If you have not logged in before) the first four digits of
your date of birth in the format DDMM, e.g. 1st July = 0107 .. Unless you have already changed it. If you have changed and
forgotten you will need to click on Pin Reset
What was you mark /15 .. That will hint at scaling at end of year – i.e. low, middle or high in the grade band?
How will this experience inform you for rest of the year?

Other Details on Parent SATAC PowerPoint
If you check through the Parent SATAC PowerPoint on the Careers and VET Portal under Important Information you will
see much more details on the topics listed below that we are not going through today.
Much of this has been covered in our past Yr 12 Assemblies and in effort to shorten today’s information we felt you can
check out the Parent PowerPoint.
•Jobs of the Future, 21st Century Skills,
•Gen Z, Maximising Yr 12 Results
•Busting the Myths behind VET vs Uni
•Value of going to Uni
•Achieving SACE
•Three results St Michaels, SACE Subject Achievement Grade SACE Scaled Score
•SACE Certificate and Tertiary Entrance Statement
•The Aggregate and ATAR
•Adjustment Factors and Bonus Points
•Scaling and Selection Rank ATAR
•Costs of Study

Careers and VET Portal
All
PowerPoints
are accessible
under the
Important Info
Tab
Yr 12
Presentations
On SEQTA

Applying for Uni /TAFE in SA
http://www.satac.edu.au/satac-publications
These two books have all the rules and you
should be familiar with them
Both are updated live on the SATAC Website.

Why apply this year for 2021 Uni TAFE ?
1. You may actually want to go directly to study in 2021..(March for Uni.. Late Feb for TAFESA)
2. You may want to have a little taste of Uni but intend withdrawing before census date so you don’t
have HECS Debt?? Check carefully!!
3. Given the CoVid pathways you may get an offer for something next year that you would not
otherwise get?
4. You may want to have a deferred offer sitting there why you have a Gap year or do Yr 13
(If the Cut off goes up the following year it will not matter – you have your offer.)
5. You may measure your 2020 journey by having an offer – you may have no intention of going on
with it but it may add to your identity of being successful.
6. You may just wish to learn more about how to apply, so latter in life you feel comfortable doing it?
7. If you apply by the deadlines, Uni 30th Sept TAFESA 29th Dec TBC complete Course Admission
Requirements then you have a lot of flexibility to add delete and change order of most preferences
right through to Jan 7th Uni and Jan 4th TAFESA
The cost: Uni Applications $45 TAFESA Free

Tertiary Entrance Statement ONLY Relevant for Uni not TAFE or LIFE
and doesn’t show Selection Rank with Adjustment Factor Bonus Points
:
https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/documents/652891/dc00e1a0-0e59-43ff-88ba-
1be808337ae0
Approved Cert 3: Counts in Flexible 30 as 20 credit
Recognised Studies: Best 3 x 20 TAS plus next best /10
divide by /70 x 20

Finding out my Selection Rank
You can check your Selection Rank for each of your course preferences by logging into your SATAC application via My
Application.
Next to each preference will be listed your Selection Rank
For example the score next to Physiotherapy at Uni of Adelaide and UniSA would be different as at Uni of Adelaide they
do not consider Subject Bonus points for Physiotherapy
Checking Individual Equity Applications to get the 5 Bonus points – for all courses in SA.
See:
https://www.satac.edu.au/individual-adjustments-frequently-asked-questions
If your CRN benefit is NOT in your Name as the first person but in your parent carer name, then you will need to upload
documents.
ALL applicants need to the check the Document section to see what needs to be uploaded.
You need to email yourself a sheet to print out, fill out and scan and upload.
I understand this year you will be able to double check if your individual Equity Application has been correctly lodged.
We will clarify that info soon.

Admission Pathways into University
• For Each University course there may be up to 4 different Admission Pathways through SATAC that you can
complete in for consideration.
• There are a number of spaces in each pathway called a Quota. You can in fact be considered in a number of different
Quotas.
• Of course the most common Pathway Quota is the Yr 12 Students Qualification ATAR/ Selection Rank Quota. For
nearly all Undergraduate courses this is the largest intake.
• If you have VET Qualifications there are many courses that you can enter based on qualification. See page 17 of the
SATAC Guide. We have had students with a completed Cert 3 be offered a course at Flinders University before they
completed their SACE. . For mist other Universities their minimum consideration I Cert 4 level
• You may also complete in the Special Entry Admission Pathway STAT Work and Life Experience) if you have done
the STAT and met Personal Competencies and Employment Experience as required. Not all courses have a Special
Entry Quota See Page 19. You would only apply to sit the STAT if you thought you would perform significantly better
than your Selection Rank ATAR and the course you are interested in is open to Special Entry.
• Higher Education Quota. Once you have a minimum of 4 subject Grade Point Average in a Diploma level course or
above you need to check at the relevant University if they will use this as a basis for consideration in the Higher
Education Quota. Some courses like University of Adelaide Medicine only consider a First year at University of
Adelaide ONLY full time 8 subject GPA and have places preferenced for students coming from particular University of
Adelaide courses.

Different Ways into University
• Guaranteed Entry Score & Conditional Offers
• Flinders Research Project Selection Rank Some courses only 60% Selection Rank ATAR 40%
RP
• University of Adelaide Law School Admission Test www.lsat.org
• TAFE to Uni (With Credit) & TAFE concurrently with Uni
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
• STAT Test For Most courses must be 18 by 1st Feb 2021 and many UniSA and Flinders Courses
require Personal Competencies and Employment Experience See later slide

Different Ways into and through University
• Foundation Studies and University Preparation Courses (often free) but no credit going
forward.
• Diploma Pathways UniSA College & SAIBT…..
• Yr 13 can 3 attempts to add to ATAR, Equity School Bonus Pts & Rule cant add new Cert 3 after
year of first ATAR
• CoVid Pathways for students doing Yr 12 in 2020 ONLY
• Uni Pathway course (maintain a GPA for 1 year and do set subjects)
• Tertiary Transfer SATAC Higher Education Quota within Uni or back through SATAC using 4
subjects GPA in most cases but not all.. Be warned… need to weigh up with Yr13 Option?
• Post Graduate pathways – Graduate Medicine, Post Grad Physio, OT etc but usually need set
subjects – need to plan from 1st year. Cost of more study – weigh up with Yr13 Option?

OK Lets get started
Video UniSA Applying to SATAC:
http://study.unisa.edu.au/apply/
Video UniSA Video:
https://youtu.be/_B-Is7QJeZA

Investigating Courses 1
https://junkee.com/10-feels-choosing-uni-go/112785

Investigating Courses 1
Remember the system is quite flexible.. You do not need to know EXACTLY what you want to do:
As long as you have one preference registed by the 30th Sept you can generally add delete and rearrange right through to Jan
7th. And if you still unsure mid January when offers are made you can defer.
If you start a course and stright away know you really don’t like it – you can seek help, change, defer, withdraw with no
charge (assuming you do by correct dates)
Many courses open up again for mid year entry so on your same SATAC Application you can put in a new “eligible”
preference.
Over 50% of first year syudents make some change to their subjects or courses. The key to it is to do it without cresting more
of a HECS Debt and protecting your GPA.
http://whatshouldistudy.com.au/
https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/education-blogs/tertiary-study/how-to-choose-a-course-if-you-re-not-sure-what-you-want-
to-do
https://www.studentsuper.com.au/blog/10-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-choosing-a-university-course/
https://artofsmart.com.au/choosing-right-university/
https://www.qilt.edu.au/
https://www.fya.org.au/2015/09/16/new-government-tool-lets-you-know-if-youre-going-to-get-a-job-after-finishing-
uni/?gclid=CjwKCAjw97P5BRBQEiwAGflV6dbMlPyfWfP_r0s1P_a_sCIggmTPyatHeflZ6nooit0CsYwpnSY8MxoCwHoQAvD_BwE

Investigating a Course
Program of study
Core - Year 1 topics
27 units comprising:
BIOL1102 Molecular Basis of Life (4.5 units)
Assessment: Practical Exercises (incl Pre-lab quizzes on FLO, lab reports and laboratory
notebook), FLO Quizzes, Supervised Study, Research Project, Library Quizzes, Reflective
Piece, Final Exam.
HLTH1305 Australian Healthcare Systems: Concepts and Controversies (4.5
units)
HLTH1306 Contemporary Health Issues in Australia (4.5 units)
NUTD1105 Food Systems (4.5 units)
NUTD1106 Nutrition, Physical Activity and Health (4.5 units)
Plus one of:
HLTH1004 Human Bioscience (4.5 units)
HLTH1304 Interpersonal and Interprofessional Communication (4.5 units)
Plus one of:
CHEM1101 Chemical Structure and Bonding (4.5 units)
CHEM1201 General Chemistry (4.5 units)
Plus:
CHEM1202 Chemistry for the Life Sciences (4.5 units)
On Flinders Website:
Health Sciences @ Flinders
Nutrition major..
Check cost, assessment,
placements etc

Course Preference Selection
• Eligibility SACE ATAR Prerequisites C- or better (Precluded Combinations and Counting Restrictions Rules Apply)
• May be Additional Application Requirements and these have set closing dates
• Check what services does “THAT” Uni offer, location etc
• Course match to student skills abilities, especially next year with ease to get into Uni Adel courses.
• If a listed Assumed Knowledge they will not devote many resources to helping students catch up – at your own peril!
• Course Investigation 1st Yr subjects and assessments
• Opportunities for placements exchanges internships
• Credits into other courses, costs, exam and exam weighting.
• Be careful to put in Semester 1 OR Mid Year depending when you want to begin
• Flexibility: Moving from one to another Tertiary Transfers & GPA ..Not that easy!
• TAFE- Uni
• Why do so many students change courses? Broader awareness and understanding of self and opportunities .. Find
passion!
• Uni Adelaide Research Over 50 percent of First Year University Students make a change to their course of study by the
end of first year – Some change whole pathways! Or even to other Universities

Key Changes 2021
TAFE: Online from 3rd August. Entry to most courses above C3 requires a CSPA Language, Literacy and Writing Numeracy
Assessment to access cheaper subsidised costs and in some cases to Rank applicants. Need to sit this before 24th November for 4th
Dec offer. Note Change of preference closes 2nd Dec for Dec 4th offer
Work Ready – new funding model. Limit of two Cert 3 and above to access subsidised funding.
University: As per Parent SEQTA Letter 24th July – many new pathways into University. Will be VERY important students check emails
and respond by due dates The process of ensuring Certificate 3 included in ATAR may also be different this year so students.
SATAC No Early offer round this year. First offer round will be 15th January
Can wait until Jan 7th to change preferences for “eligible” courses (as long as initial SATAC registration dome by Sept 30th) Ms Coorey
will have her deadline 2nd January to be able to chase students with who may need to reconsider preferences.
Selection Rank will be shown next to relevant preferences on you’re My Application area on the SATAC Website
SATAC have also reminded us that adding a course flagged in red on the SATAC website after the Equal Consideration Closing date of
Dec 1st could result in no offer if the course does actually close I will be phoning, emailing over December period so please ensure
they fill out the Destination Survey correctly – emailed out Week 1 Term 4.
Flinders New Wine Spirits Tourism, International Relations and Political Science, IT Game Development Health Science Policy
pathways, new Performance options in Creative Industries also Film and TV, Festival and Arts Production Digital Media, Interactive
Design, Theatre, Writing and Publishing More Health Specialisations in Digital Health, Physiology and Neuroscience and Psychology
.. But most impt – rail link train to Flinders – own station 2021 flinders.edu.au/newcourses Continued Dual Offers Acct at TAFE through
to Accounting, Finance, Business Eco degrees.

Key Changes 2021
UniSA: New Diploma Arts to Secondary Teaching Pathway, new Outdoor and Environmental Leadership, Speech Pathology
Hnrs,, Engineering & Business double degrees, , Not many new courses but many renamed – Psychology, Film TV and many
more online options. Great Video: http://study.unisa.edu.au/apply/
Uni of Adelaide: Yr 11 Conditional Offer Scheme – Parent Consent. ASAP and SATAC Application early Allied Health with
Pre Req OT Speech Physio (No Subject Bonus Pts), Bach of Tech Defence Industries or Construction, No Vet Bioscience
MMInterview 2020, Animal and Vet Science Info Session Tues 22nd Sept must register in advance:
Check out UniVerse Podcasts: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/study/uni-verse
Charles Darwin: Many Scholarships, many online options even with workshops in Adelaide. Great Online support structure
called LearnLineOne of highest graduate employment rates in Australia. Nursing and Education very popular for SA students,
can even start a Law degree over Christmas break. 4 subjects with a high GPA can be used to apply for Tertiary Transfer into
many courses back here in SA New 2021 Engineering options, Health Science Options incl Nutrition Speech Pathology, OT
and many Arts options in Global Humanitarian and Indigenous. CDU Ranked Number 1 for graduate starting salaries and
Number 2 for Full time employment in Australia.
Tabor College Addition of new Bach of Music Course, continued Teaching, Ministry, Counselling, Youth Work etc
SAIBT Non HECS Many pathways to UniSA courses new Diploma areas ones in Arts, Business Engineering Health Science
and IT though to many Degree Options at UniSA
Torrens University Check cost as many not CSP but Vet FEE LOAN 25% loading waived. New Applied Public Health,
Nursing, Entrepreneurship Hospitality all students assigned Success Coach and Class sizes 25 limit.
CQ Central Queensland University Courses in Accident Forensics, Psychological Sciences, OHS. Based here in Adelaide on
Greenhill Rd (No Subject Bonus Pts)

Not in SATAC Guide
TAFESA: No hard copy.. Only via www.tafesa.edu.au or red tab on SATAC Home page
No Interstate options – need to check Page of SATAC Guide for Interstate SATAC Equivalents
be cautious to check all application requirements including of early “supplementary application” dates for
some courses i.e. Dance at VCA Uni Melb
There are many other private RTO not in the SATAC Guide but worth investigating
These are non CSP HECS courses and require different type Loan applications etc.
International College of Hotel Management ICHM: https://www.ichm.edu.au/
AIE Academy of Interactive Entertainment www.aie.edu.au
CDW Studies Visual Effects and Entertainment Design www.cdwstudios.com
SAE Institute Creative Media , Music www,sae.edu.au
AIPT Fitness Personal Training Courses www.aipt.edu.au

Getting Organised to Register on SATAC
Be fully aware of key dates: NOTE: Adel Uni Conditional offer Aug23rd…otherwise Sept 30th
1. Know your SACE Registration Candidate ID i.e. the 6 numbers with letter on end ex: 572349R
2. Think about a User Name (Minimum 4 characters using only letters and numbers) and Password you wish to use. We suggest User
Name Surname and then First Initial if your first name then a number 1 i.e. CooreyR1. Your Password should be kept confidential.
Requires 8 Characters of using at least one letters and one number.( You will need different User Name for the TAFESA registration)
Keep all these details on encrypted Notes section on your phone.
3. Have a non St Michael's Email address
4. Make sure that the name you enter at registration matches your official records. Be sure to apply as a a Year 12 student and the name
you enter must be the same name registered with the board of studies in your home state (the SACE Board in South Australia and the
Northern Territory).
5. Have some course preferences you have checked pre requisites at a minimum.
6. Uni of Adelaide Conditional offer Is your desired list eligible? You MUST have put this down as your First preference by August 23rd and
completed the SATAC Registration process. All other students/ courses until Sept 30th
7. If applying at Flinders you may enter you Cert 3 and will need Course Title, Provider Name and your Student Number (on the Certificate
and your results You will also need a scanned PDF or JPG of your Certificate and Academic Transcript i.e. Results
8. If eligible for individual Equity Points you will need your own CRN Number. If in Family Name you will download a form complete and
scan and upload later.
9. Need to consider do I want to sit the STAT Test Can it count for my course, and see https://stat.acer.org/au/test-dates/online-testing
10. If you want to pay straight away, have a Credit Card handy

Registering an Undergraduate preference
on the SATAC Website

Registering on SATAC
Find on youtube: SATAC Registering Video
https://youtu.be/qUwt9ECh9Eg
During the Registration process you
will need to be able to access your
non St Michael’s email so you can
click on link to continue with the
registration process. Approximate 5
minute wait.
If you want to help us during a
Careers Appt you will need to be
able to check your Non St Michael’s
email on your mobile or Laptop

The Starting Page for Undergraduate
Application

SATAC Applying 1
Find on youtube: SATAC Applying
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=0kDsQ1NeiD0&feature=youtu.b
e
School Studies – very important as otherwise charges
Certificates – anything 2020 completed Cert 3 and above
STAT Special Tertiary Admission Test – now apply online via ACER..
Need to clarify what is last date to sit to be eligible for Jan 14th Offer
Some courses that consider STAT also give points for Personal
Competencies and Employment experience .. You need to check
this. For the moment you could just enter an X and press save draft
then edit later…but do not press submit
Special Consideration via SATAC for current Yr 12 University
Equity Scheme

SATAC Applying Undergraduate Slide
2
Teaching Capabilities Statement for relevant Courses. Just enter x and save draft but do
not submit until 100% happy with it and by Sept 30th.
Ready to submit: When checked make sure you press submit .. Get ready to write down your
9 digit SATAC Registration Number
Your Application is active once you have this number, paid your fees $45 and checked
Documents section and submitted any requirements by the due date. Very important to check
Documents section
Next time you log back on you will go to Applicants Services and you will see a whole new
list of options:
Be careful between August 23rd and mid September keep your desired Uni of Adelaide
Conditional Offer course there as Number 1 preference – if you change it after August 30th
you may lose it.. TBC
You can add delete and change the order of most but not all preferences right through to
January 7th with no additional cost – always make sure your press SAVE and always log back
on the next day to make sure it is all OK. PLEASE Check closing dates for ANY courses you
may beineterested in ASAP as some courses cannot be added to an active application
beyond Sept 30 and then many others after 1st December.

SATAC Selection: Importance of
Equal Consideration Dates
Equal Consideration
As long as you have registered by the 30th September, paid by 1st
December, added courses with set closing dates by the relevant
closing date and met all application requirements, then you will
have Equal Consideration for your preferences in the January
Offer round.
Whilst for most courses you can add through to 7th of January
there are some you cannot or if add late will NOT be give you
Equal Consideration.. This can change on the live SATAC website
too. So best to put down any with red flags with warnings about
closing dates before December 1st.
You can then change order or even delete after this but may or will
not be able to add these courses after their individual closing date.

SATAC Eligibility and Selection
SATAC Guide Page 9:

Overview of SATAC Selection
Once SATAC system closes on 7th January, SATAC will confer with the Universities and assess eligible applicants with ‘eligible
preferences”
Whilst you can have up to 6 preference listed in order, you will only get a maximum of one offer.. Even if you have a Selection Rank
ATAR of 99.9. (Worst case scenario you may get no offer in the first round on January 15th)
The order of your preferences on January 7th is VERY Important. Ms Coorey will be checking after January 2nd and will try and make
contact if she feels you may need to reconsider preferences or preference order in terms of anticipated competitiveness.
SATAC and The Universities will look at your first preference, will make no consideration of how you will cope with the course or
how suited you are to it.. They will for all courses without additional considerations simply look at your Selection Rank ATAR on the
15th of December and decide if they can make you an offer to your FIRST preference. If there is a Guaranteed Entry Cut off and you
have met it, you will get that offer if it is your “highest” eligible Preference.
If your Selection Rank ATAR is not competitive for that course then they will move down to your second preference.. We are unsure
as yet how this work with Conditional offers but will clarify by the Final Careers newsletter at the end of November.
If you are offered preference 3 but really wanted preference 6 you cannot do anything in that offer round. There may still be spaces
in Preference 6 and they nay still allow late change of preference after January 15th and you may be be to reorder your preference s
for the second offer round and get an offer – but not likely all this will still be open.

SATAC Offers January 15th
Only one offer possible – whatever is the highest on list for which your ATAR/ Selection Rank ATAR is
competitive (course dependant) and you are eligible for an offer i.e. met pre requisites with C- or better, other
application requirements met, Closing Dates met etc etc.

Considering the STAT Test
• STAT run by ACER but need to tick on SATAC Application but now
apply through ACER link:
• https://stat.acer.org/au/test-dates/online-testing
• SA Students can only sit the online test on 17th September 5pm
AEST There may be later sitting BUT this is only one for now – keep
checking website.
• 70 Question Multiple Choice test 2Hrs 10Mins
• Must have certain IT equipment /programs Check link
• Quite expensive $225 .. Especially if apply late
• Must be 18 by 31st Jan 2021- 18 on the day of 1st Feb2021 for SA
universities to accept
• Can be used for many courses in the place of Yr 12 Selection Rank
ATAR (not all)
• Sometimes it is combined with other requirements to give a Special
Entry Score – depends on the Uni and the Course
• See: https://www.satac.edu.au/pages/undergraduate-admission-
pathways
• And for sample questions See: https://stat.acer.org/au

End of Year: Didn’t get the ATAR..
•Many students take up an offer to a lower ranked preference with the hope of getting a great GPA ( Grade Point Average) in first year and then getting an offer
to “higher course” the following year.
•Students need to be aware of the GPA required last year for this to occur – not just the minimum to make them eligible but the actual lowest GPA offered a
spot. This information is hard to get.
•For many courses they will consider a 4 subject GPA, so you may be able to focus on just 2 subjects each semester and get higher GPA and maybe not so many
subjects that cannot be carried forward , i.e. larger HECS debt. Check if your desired course allows a 4 subject GPA or must it be a full load
•Some courses like Adel Uni Medicine have strict requirements – like a full study load.
Extra places reserved for students coming in from Heath and Medical Sciences. Once you have Tertiary Study your school ATAR and Bonus Points no longer
count / cannot be used for Medicine entry.
•If students are aiming to get a higher GPA compared to ATAR with Bonus Points – they need to check the first year subjects within the degree, how are the
exam weightings, have you done any preparatory study.
•UniSA run a Health Sciences Prep Workshop in Feb of each year just for this purpose.
•Students may also be interested to check if any credit for these first year subjects will be possible – or will they add further time and HECS Debt.
•Many students also aim to finish a Health Science Degree and then move on to Masters in Physio, OT or Dietetics or Grad Medicine. Students need to be very
aware what subjects will their GPA be judged upon and what scores they will need to average. Their relevant GPA may not get an offer in SA but may get an
offer in Wagga Wagga?
•See special rules for Flinders Graduates in to Post Grad Medicine and much more – huge advantage.
•https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/pathways/course-pathways/health-pathways
•There is a very strong case to reconsider a Yr 13 subject and enrolling in an Equity School like Findon or OceanView. Enrolments fill fast and interested students
are advised to do a preliminary enrolment in November rather than wait for Yr 12 results and miss out. Ms Coorey happy to discuss this option with interested
students.
•Some courses have mid year intake so if the student has a 4 subject GPA at end of first semester (i.e. full
study load) they may apply to SATAC in June and get a successful Tertiary Transfer for second semester

Interstate
Similar to SATAC, you can apply for each State and get offer for each State
See Page 10 SATAC Guide “Applying Interstate”
Note: often English is a Pre Req – but not always
Many accept “Pearson's Test of Academic English” or Uni of Adelaide Maths Track or Subjects
through UniLearn
Bonus Point Policies differ & often requires separate application.
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 UCAT but has PreReq, Assignment and
Intervie., BondUni No UCAT but does have special aptitude/ psychological test and is expensive
Check all Interstate Courses VERY carefully Dates may vary and may require extra i.e. RMIT Supplementary
Applications etc.

Alternative Entry Pathways 2021
Uni Adel Yr 11 Conditional Offer
Parent link to consent ASAP
Student register and add eligible pref to
SATAC ASAP and before August 23rd
Flinders UniTest Fri 11th Sept
Students to email Mr Viz after receive
email week 4 Register with Mr Viz by
Aug 28th
Flinders Assessment Centre
Conditional Offer
Students email interest to Ms Coorey in
Week 4 and Complete paperwork Wk 6
and Participate Monday 21st Sept
CESA Portfolio Entry Flinders Uni
Now closed for this semester

University of Adelaide 2019 Yr 11 Results Conditional
Offer
Many courses at University of Adelaide are open for this scheme.
See https://www.adelaide.edu.au/study/undergraduate/year11-entry-pathway
Any Questions about the scheme please contact University of Adelaide : https://www.adelaide.edu.au/study/contact-us
You need to have added the ONE that you wish to be considered for as your FIRST preference on your SATAC Application by
the 23rd August.
Your parents need to have clicked the link to give us permission to upload your Yr 11 Results
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5j2Trvip506geyo1PTo2d7wC3ARdrWpFq1bdkjefaGxUQ085R04yWkY0WVMzU1MzQTBCQU1RVEdJOS4u
Between the 24th of August and 28th of August we will complete the School part of the application.
As long as you have the minimum 4 SACE Stage 1 grades in the relevant grade band for that course, you will be emailed a
conditional offer for that course by the end of September.
As part of the Conditions you need to complete your SACE, satisfy any relevant course pre requisites, sit for Exams and get
an ATAR. To be eligible for an ATAR you need to be aware that one of the many requirements. See page 8 of the Tertiary
Entrance Booklet 2021 2022 2022: https://indd.adobe.com/view/1021b407-78b5-433d-ac30-cf5a7ea46761

Flinders UniTest
Flinders UniTest is a Online test of 95 Multiple Choice questions which takes 2.5 hours
It can be considered for ALL Flinders University courses besides Medicine and either weighted at 40% with 60 %
Selection rank or at 100% UniTest if great result. If you Selection Rank is better, that will automatically be used.
UniTest measures the following skills in 3 core components (each of 30 items):
Quantitative reasoning
Critical reasoning
Verbal-plausible reasoning.
Sample Questions: https://www.flinders.edu.au/content/dam/documents/study/domestic/pathways/unitest-sample-
questions.pdf
We will be honest – it is a very challenging test and we have had only one student in the past use their result to gain
entry to a Flinders Uni course they would not have otherwise be offered.
We still encourage you to sit it, as it is free and will be an exposure to a type of test you may have to sit for employment
in years to come.
Note: You will still need to apply for your course via http://www.satac.edu.au/.

Registering for UniTest
If you’re interested in sitting the uniTest, please email Ms Tidd nikki.tidd@smc.sa.edu.au
the following details by no later than 4pm on Friday 28th August 2020 (End of Week 6).
This information will be forwarded to Flinders University and ACER who administer the test (These details are
required for me to obtain login details for you):
• Name
• Personal Email (It needs to be a non-school email as all school emails will be wiped from the network at the
end of the year. Please Note: If you are creating a personal email address, please do not use symbols like
underscores or hyphens. Try to keep it as professional as possible)
• SATAC Application Number (If you have already submitted a Uni application through SATAC)
• Postal Address
• Date of Birth
• Student Mobile Number

UniTest on the Day
We are scheduled to sit the Flinders uniTEST on Friday 11th September 2020 (Term 3, Week 8) here at school.
Time: 12:45pm – 3:30pm
(If you complete the test before the allocated time, you are free to leave). Students must arrive by 12:45pm to login prior to
a 1.00pm start (You will receive your login details when you arrive).
Where: Computer Rooms 26 & 27.
Please bring a dictionary and pencil.
Bags and mobile phones must be left at the front of the room. Phones must be switched off. Bring a water bottle if desired.
If you are unable to sit the test on that specific day, you will need to contact Flinders University to find out about alternative
sittings.
We can only offer it on this one occasion at the College.
Please see us if you have any questions.

Flinders Conditional Offer Based on Assessment Centre
The Flinders University Assessment Centre Conditional Offer Program allows the University to consider assessment methodologies for admission to
higher education, as an alternative to ATAR. At The Assessment Centre Day Flinders University staff observe student interactions through a range of
group and individual activities designed to allow students the opportunity to demonstrate the characteristics and aptitude for study at university such
as Analytical Thinking, Creativity, Curiosity, Mindful Agency, Motivation, and Resilience.
In the past, students have participated in a group discussion, completed an online aptitude and writing task , created and talked about a creative.
They way students present their ideas, consider the ideas of other and communicate are the key to these activities.
This year the program is offered for both Year 11 and Year 12 students, who are interested in pursuing higher education at Flinders University, and will
complete their SACE and satisfy conditions within the offer made.
There are limited spaces.
St Michaels College will be hosting an Assessment Centre Day on campus Monday 21st September (Week 10, Term 3).
Students will be required to submit an application form at least three weeks prior to this day and will be provided with a pre-assessment activity one
week prior to the event date, which they will need to bring to the Assessment Centre.
In the application students will be asked to:
“Explain your reasons for choosing the degree(s) above and why you will succeed in the degree(s) you have chosen. This information will help the University assess your
motivation and interest. Please include any achievements relevant to your application (TAFE/VET/community involvement/work experience/volunteering).”
As part of the application process, students will also need to indicate which course they would like to be considered for through this program. There
are limited spaces available. Students will be informed about the application process and due dates early in Term 3.
For a full list of eligible courses, please email educationpathways@flinders.edu.au Note if students perform exceptionally well they may be
considered for other courses, but one of their 3 listed courses must come from the eligible list.
In the formal application process you will ask a nominated teacher to fill out a brief assessment on aspects of your strengths as a Learner. You will
need to think of a teacher you have or have had in 2020 that would do this for you.

Flinders Assessment Centre Expression of Interest
At the end of this week we will be emailing out the Expression of Interest Form to which you must reply (not Mum or Dad).
We have spaces for 45 Year 11 and Yr 12 students ONLY. First 45 Expression of Interests will then be allowed to begin formal application
process.
Please note the Expression of Interest email must come from the student and not the parent as a measure of the student’s independence and suitability for the
program
Student Given Name:
•Student Family Name :
•Pastoral Care Class:
•Student Date of Birth:
• Student Gender : M/F
• Student Mobile Phone:
•Student Personal Email Address or family email (Non St Michael’s):
•Parent permission to participate on Monday 21st September 2020 November 8.45am – 3pm at St Michael’s College : Yes/No
•Name of Parent who has given permission:
•Name of 3 of the Flinders Courses you are interested in including SATAC Code from SATAC Guide
(One must be from the Eligible list and the others cannot include Medicine.)
1 SATAC Code: _________________ Course Title_______________________________________
•Why do you think this Assessment program and Conditional offer would be particularly suited to you.

TAFESA
Why Consider TAFESA?
•Free to apply
•Strict Application Dates – very hard to add and be
competitive after you don’t get Uni offer
•Lot cheaper than Uni.. less debt
•More direct vocational pathway
•Issue re Work Ready funding.. If do after Uni degree
may not be eligible for a subsidized place in course.
•More often better outcomes for students who get 65
ATAR and below entering Uni with less academic subjects
and skills.
•Many TAFESA Graduates compete for exactly the same
jobs as related Uni course graduates in Human
Movement, Marketing, Tourism, even aspects of
Business, Engineering etc.
•TAFE qualification may give credit at Uni and also allow
for employment at Para Professional level whilst going on
to Uni – Enrolled Nurse vs Registered Nurse.
•Can have a TAFESA offer and a Uni Offer
Can apply for free via TAFESA Website for all TAFESA and
Dual TAFESA /Uni Courses www.tafesa.edu.au
Or can apply via www.statac.edu.au Red TAFESA square

TAFESA www.tafesa.edu.au
TAFE Courses From Certificate 1 level all the way to Bachelor Degree
No Pre requisites but Course Admission Requirements CAR
If CAR exist could be SACE, Lower level VET Qualification, Pass in CSPA etc
Competitive TAFE Courses have specified Selection Criteria to base selection upon.
Can be date of application, CSPA result Rank, Questionnaire, Portfolio etc
Big Issue re TAFE is access to subsidised place in a course.:
Cannot have done more than 2 x Cert 2 or above and this usually requires passing the CSPA Test
Need to be aware of the:
Location i.e. which campus and
Study Mode Current CoVid modifications have blended i.e. online and some in person.
Category i.e. of says Existing Worker Application you cannot apply unless part of current related
employment i.e Cert 4 in Dental Assisting
Cost Full Fee or subsidized Dip beauty Therapy only Full Fee
Below Diploma level must be paid up front or in approved instalments during the semester – cant defer it,
cant get a loan
Can get loans for certain Diploma level and above, See VET Loan: https://www.tafesa.edu.au/apply-
enrol/vet-student-loans

TAFESA Continued
Some complicated entry pathways
Ad Dip Oral Health.
Has many CAR including Written Assessment and then competitive Selection Criteria
Photography CAR – Cert IV or Portfolio
Acting, Dance etc CAR require Audition
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…and you must adhere to
application dates.
TAFE offers all levels of qualifications from Advanced Diplomas to Short Courses right through to dual
awards with all three Universities. TAFE UNI Dual Courses
Example: Dual pathways
Diploma of Conservation and Land Management/Bachelor of Science (Wildlife Conservation Biology) – Uni Adelaide
Pathway
Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering/Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics) (Honours) - Flinders University
Pathway (4 Years with any Yr 12 Maths and ATAR above 60 – Para professional qualification first – can work$$
less HECS debt)

CSPA Test
• Core Skills Profile for Adults: Multiple Choice and some Text Writing Covers: Reading Writing and Numeracy
• It is compulsory part of Course Admission Requirements for some courses and used in some competitive courses to
rank applicants as per Selection Criteria
• It is usually required as a way to access cheaper subsidized position – otherwise could face full fee.
• No preparation materials or practice questions outside of the Short TAFESA Course online:
https://www.tafesa.edu.au/xml/course/sc/sc_T957689394.aspx
• Very Important to book in and do it well before deadline of Nov 24th for Round 1 offer and Dec 3rd for Round 2 offers
• https://www.tafesa.edu.au/apply-enrol/cspa

TAFESA Registering
Can enter either via SATAC website of start with the
apply now green tab next to the relevant course on
the TAFESA Website.. Which will take you to the
SATAC Website.
Once on SATAC TAFESA Web Click on “Apply for
Courses” Square
You will need a User Name (different from SATAC
Uni Application) – Minimum 4 characters of one
letter one number. We suggest for TAFE Surname
First Initial of Christian name and Number 2 i.e.
CooreyR2
Your password can be anything 8 characters one
number one letter minimum – keep private
You MUST keep a record of this User name and
Password in the encrypted Notes section of your
Phone
You will then receive an email – you need to click on
this and then go back in and on the left side you will
see Login ..to continue application.

TAFESA Applying
You will need to enter your USI if you have one.
And details of your completed VET Certificates if that TAB pops up: Name of Course, Provider Name your Student Number.
There are a handful of TAFESA courses which once you list as a preference , then you will have to enter School Studies and SACE
details.
Once you have submitted your application you will get a 9 digit SATAC TAFESA Registration Number – write this down
Check What to Do next and Documents section
Note: If you apply for a course that has CSPA as a CAR you will see this:
Given the importance of passing the CSPA Test to get a subsidised
position you should sit for it ASAP, otherwise you may wish to change
preferences to a cheaper course.

TAFESA Key Dates
•For many TAFESA Courses the Selection Criteria for offers if a course becomes competitive is by the Date of Application
hence we encourage students to apply ASAP i.e. well before the 24th November.
•For some courses such as Acting once you apply you will be sent Audition information so you have longer to prepare.
•There are 2 offer rounds for TAFESA
•If your course has no Course Admission requirements and no SACE or SACE Subject CAR then you will be eligible for an
offer on Dec 4th or before
•So for this first December round, you need to have completed your TAFESA SATAC Application by 24th November.
•If CSPA is a CAR You must have sat for your CSPA and got your results before November 24th (allow 10 working days
between sitting it and getting results)
•The last day to change preferences for this December offer round is: December 2
•The December offer round will happen on December 4th.
•As such we encourage applicants who wish to apply for a TAFESA Course in 2021 to have their SATAC Application
completed, CAR Requirements completed by November 24th
•The January offer round
•If CSPA is a CAR You must have sat for your CSPA and got your results before 29th December (allow 10 working days
between sitting it and getting results)
•The last day to change preferences for this January offer round is: 4th January
•The January offer round will happen on 8th January

Successful transition 2021
• Well planned GAP year
• Applying for 2021 jobs now See The STAR and SEEK
• Traineeships 2021 AFL Sports Ready or Public Service
• Know everything you can about your course of study.
• Enrol ASAP to get best subjects best times etc so you can have a day away from Uni to work etc.
• Key Dates especially withdraw no fail no charge dates Census Dates etc (previous slide – check on
enrolment)
• Prepare for Success – know the Course, Subjects, Assessment, opportunities for Work Experience etc,
Voluntary Work, Flinders Horizon program Maybe do a Prep Course like UniSA Health Sciences Preparation
Course
• Study Work Life Balance
Get involved in orientation , network, seek out and seize opportunities = 4 hours per week to increase chances
of job on graduation

OPEN DAYS
UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS ( Keep an eye on The Star Career and VET Section)
During mid-August there will also be University Open Days where students and families can check in “virtually” at the University. To participate in these online events you need to register
in advance.
University of Adelaide
There will be a Virtual Online Open Day on Sunday, 16 August 2020.
There are timetabled talks and much more happening.
See https://www.adelaide.edu.au/openday/
University of SA
Virtual Open Days – Sunday 9 and Monday 10 August 2020. Students must register to log
in: https://www.unisa.edu.au/openaugust/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI18qLqvjf6gIVGSUrCh15TgmkEAAYAiAAEgK-4vD_BwE#vod
Step on Campus will be on Sunday 16 August 2020. Bookings required: https://www.unisa.edu.au/openaugust/step-on-campus/
Flinders Uni
Flinders will be stretching out their Virtual Online Open Days over Monday 10 – Friday 15 August 2020.
There will be over 60 video presentations, virtual campus tours, and prizes to be won.
Register ASAP at: https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/events-key-dates/open-days.html
TABOR College
Saturday 15 August 2020.
Register at https://tabor.edu.au/open-day-2020/
Torrens University
Virtual Open Day Tuesday 11 August 2020 Time: 4 pm – 7 pm (AEST)
Register at: https://www.torrens.edu.au/about/open-day
Central Queensland University
Has a campus here in Adelaide and offers interesting courses like Bachelor of Accident Forensics.
https://www.cqu.edu.au/courses/future-students/future-study-options/open-days
Charles Darwin University
Virtual Open Day Sunday 23 August 2020.
Register at: https://virtualopenday.cdu.edu.au/#:~:text=Sunday%2C%2023%20August%202020%2C%20with,Access%20and%20download%20course%20information

Special Provision
• Are you on an even playing field with other students?
• Health – Physical, Learning, Mental Health
• Discuss with Mr Schirripa NOW and visit https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/special-
provisions
• Allows for things like extra Reading Time Breaks, doing Exam in small room, using
computer etc. Not Bonus Points
• If something is wrong during exams please phone school immediately and we strongly
recommend getting documentation from a Doctor on the day of exam.
• 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 Tuesday 15th Dec TBA.

From Here
• Special Provision NOW Mr Schirripa
• Non St Michael’s email account – preferably not tied to an Internet provider, no zero, no hyphen or dashes and professional.
• Tertiary Open Days
• Apply Early for TAFE First in first served for non competitive courses that become competitive
• Many Deadlines Coming Up:
• Uni of Adelaide Yr 11 Scheme Parent Consent ASAP and SATAC Registration by 23rd August..
• Will I apply for UniTest? Assessment Centre?
• STAT Online Sitting Sept 17th?? Registrations close 31st August…Hopefully more sittings announced soon?
• ASC Apprenticeships Applications close 18h August. https://careersmanager.pageuppeople.com/436/cw/en/job/972558/asc-
2021-national-apprenticeship-program
• Defence Force Veteran Scholarships Close 31st Oct See: https://www.avcat.org.au/
• Lasallian Gap Year Volunteering: https://www.delasalle.org.au/about-us/lasallian-volunteers.html
• Keep an eye on The Star Newsletter Careers and VET Section
• Before 30th Sept put your SATAC registration number in your phone notes section to proves application is lodged),
• Have you arranged to sit the TAFE CSPA test if required before Nov 24th
• Was there ANYTHING else that needed to be submitted with SATAC application i.e. Vet Bioscience Questionnaire etc.
• Have you paid for you SATAC application before 1st Dec?
• If students want help they can make an appointment with Ms Rose Coorey (Tues Wed Thurs) or Mr Anthony Vizaniaris who
can help with the application process . There is a sheet to fill out in advance of Appt. Visit LEC Reception
rose.coorey@smc.sa.edu.au
anthony.vizaniaris@smc.sa.edu.au

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