Parent SATAC Presentation

1. Extra Notes Links
Yr 12 Parent Video Presentation
Yr 12 SATAC 2021
Career Counsellors
Rose Coorey & Anthony Vizaniaris

2. Career Coach

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

4. Snapshot of Gen Z

5. Snapshot of our Gen Z & 8 Second Phenomena
Success Orientated Higher average IQ than 50 years ago
•Want to be coached and not micro managed, very competitive and prefers independence
•“Do it yourself” preference and open management – not happy with structure and hierarchy. Unless they know how they can move up the ladder.
•Motivated by security and being in a “values” matched place. Want opportunities to make a difference.
•Multitask and Entrepreneurial
•Soft Skills will be major determinant of their success – ability to communicate, collaborate and build bridges, think critically, be creative, connect network.
•Those that dare to think big, be open to ideas, learn from others = success
•Complemented by the ability to stay focussed, stay consistent much satisfaction from being recognised especially by winning big on small tasks
•They thrive with face to face communication and want to be catered to – demand quality service and interactions and positive feedback
•Value rewards in terms of flexibility rather than $ - will be living at home forever!!

6. 21st Century Skills

7. Ben
Pasternak
https://www.cloudways.com/blog/successful-australian-startups/
https://willbish.com/
EliDangerfield:ATAR64NowMillionaire:
https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/eli-
dangerfield-how-21-year-old-made-first-million-working-
from-home/news-
story/2efe3e7ad24c20c98853456e7dd1c827
Kickspan
Digital
Fotios
Tsiouklas
&
Alan Gokoglu

8. Post CoVid
• Emergence of new opportunities –Health Management Policy etc
• Yr 12 2020 Unique Skill Set: Online and Tech Savvy exponential potential
• 'The frontline of COVID-19 is young people‘
• They are the first generation to go through a crisis of this magnitude since World War II. They have already borne
the brunt of the job losses: 44 per cent of the jobs that have disappeared this year belonged to 15 to 24-year-olds.
• Impact on Youth: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-07/coronavirus-young-adults-facing-difficult-economic-
future/12426886
• Futurist predictions: Jobs of the Future: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/business/work/futurists-predict-the-jobs-
that-will-emerge-in-australia-in-the-future/news-story/eca4567342de2e579a5d66ef98c5738e
• https://thenewdaily.com.au/finance/finance-news/2020/04/06/post-coronavirus-economy/
• UniMelb Panel: Life beyond the CoVid Crisis: https://youtu.be/QBFDw_uEWn4
• Keep up to date with SACE SATAC CoVid Response: https://www.satac.edu.au/satac-covid-19-response New
Video: You Can Ask That 2: 20th July 2020 https://www.satac.edu.au/news_items/you-can-ask-that-episode-2-out-
now

9. The Future Workforce
Industry 4.0 IIoT: Big data: Artificial intelligence (AI): M2M: Digitization: Smart factory: Machine
learning: Cloud computing: Real-time data processing: Ecosystem: Cyber-physical systems (CPS):
South Australia Naval Shipbuilding College Workforce Register: https://www.navalshipbuildingcollege.com.au/
Flexible Work Practices
GIG and Consultancy Work
Credentialing Life Long Learning
OECD Teenage Aspirations and Passion
Connecting with others

10. The Future Workforce 2
World Economic Forum: World Eco Forum: Top 3: Complex Problem Solving Critical
Thinking and Creativity and Impact of Automation: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/01/davos-2020-future-work-jobs-skills-what-to-know/
https://youtu.be/DY1j2drdl1w
Employability Skills, Gut Biome, Team player .
South Australia: Lot 14, Space Agency, Australian Shipbuilding College, Games, ESport Gaming Leagues, Health, Start Ups, Cyber Security,
Defence Industries, Food Industry
Embracing Change and seizing opportunities, making connections
Global perspective: Intercultural Understandings Languages Boarders Logistics
Value of Maths Sciences Literacy Languages.
Change in way people are employed: increasing part time flexible casual portfolio consultant approach and Increasing Sharing/ Freelance/ GIG
Economy Entrepreneurial skills bring reward. AirTasker Freelancer AirBnB, Uber Driver etc (USA 40% freelancing by 2025) Top 2000 Company
with no Employees outside of C Suite
Change in way we work:
30% more time learning on the job Almost 100% more time at work solving problems 41% more time on critical thinking and
judgement 77% more time using science and mathematics skills 17% more time per week using verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Value of qualifications: VET Qualification, “Credentialling”, Life Long Learning
South Australia See: https://dti.sa.gov.au/investment/south-australia
https://findyourplacesa.com/for-high-school-students/
SA strengths weaknesses Health Industry vs Manufacturing..
Naval Workforce Register: https://www.navalshipbuildingcollege.com.au/
OECD Teenager aspirations https://www.oecd.org/education/dream-jobs-teenagers-career-aspirations-and-the-future-of-work.htm
https://youtu.be/DY1j2drdl1w

12. VET Mythbusting
Link to video in the Video
Presentation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=N9YdpqYhRe8
“VET Mythbusters free webinar: A parents’ guide to Vocational Education &
Training” Australian Parents Council
“Parents invited to be part of our free VET Mythbusters webinar on Thursday August
27 7.30-9.30pm AEST. The session is designed to answer parent questions about
what vocational education and training is, and aims to provide up to date, relevant
information so parents can help guide their kids into a rewarding career.
Our panel of industry experts, training providers and careers advisors will be ready to
answers everyone's questions. You can submit questions to the panel ahead of time
via media@austparents.edu.au. The webinar is open to all parents and students
across Australia”
Register via https://austparents.edu.au/event/vet-mythbusters-a-parents-guide-to-
vocational-education-andtraining/
https://www.skillhire.com.au/blog/busting-5-myths-about-vocational-education-training-vet/
https://cica.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Perceptions-are-not-Reality-May-2017.pdf

13. Is it best to go to Uni to get a
better Job??
It Depends…
"A degree is very rarely enough to get you into a high-paying job — what gets you in to those better quality and
high-paying jobs is experience, and the right kind of attitude and personal qualities.“
If you are not prepared academically and struggle through a Degree, you may not get a job in a related field… you
may end up competing with TAFE graduates and school leavers for the same job in hospitality or retail. What will
your Resume look like?
Opportunities for VET graduates – very similar starting salaries, many areas of VET shortage. Cert 4 and above
$64000 vs Degree $61000 – depends on area industry
It all depends on how you have networked through your Degree, what opportunities you have seized – your soft
skills. One third of your time needs to be devoted to engaging in activities that will develop and prove your soft
skills or special human qualities
And you need to have a genuine interest , passion and zeal.. And the right opportunity to present itself...
Microsoft Traineeships 2 year C4 MEGT now accepting Applications
pwC (Price Waterhouse) Careers Example
Apprenticeships https://www.pwc.com.au/careers/students/higher-apprenticeship.html
and the move to own in house education “Credentialing” https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/careers/badge-
programme.html

14. 2020 Achieving SACE
SACE Requirement
Credits
SMC
Credits
Personal Learning Plan
(PLP)(Yr 10)
10 10
Literacy (English) Stage 1 (Compulsory Units/Full Year) 20 20
Numeracy (Mathematics)(Compulsory Unit)
Stage 1
10 10
(Usually 20)
Free Choice
(Stage 1) Religion
(SMC Requirement)
90 70
10
Research Project (Stage 2) 10 10
Stage 2 Subjects 60 80
Total 200 210

15. Maximizing Results
Objectivity of School Assessment
Effective Study: concentration, structure, time management, frequency of revision, patterns, goal setting
Communication and Collaboration
Reflection Review
Diet, Fitness, sleep
Mindfulness and Gratitude
Spirituality and Service

16. 2020 Three Results
St Michael’s College Term 3 Grade
SACE Subject Achievement Grade
70% School 30% External
Moderation
SACE SATAC Scaled Score /20

17. More Info and Links to Results
St Michael’s College Grade
Term 3 Report. A measure of a student’s 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 –
https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/students/assessments-and-results/assessment#title#section4
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 (for example if the raw score is 90 that may equate with a C+)
Scaled Score /20 is on a students 2020 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 ( /15) is Scaled the same way.
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. This year finer denominators to two decimal points – so bigger range possible.

18. The SACE Subject Achievement Score
Recent Research Project Experience
Moderation of 70% School Assessment by SACE
External 30%
Could be Exam or Assignment etc
Hard to gauge final level grade raw score
A subject advisory panel set the A, B levels after the External has been marked
Subject Achievement Grade and allocated score /15
Raw Score /15: https://www.satac.edu.au/documents/satac-fact-sheet_sacentcet_rawscore.pdf
Scaled Scores /20
YouTube Clip on Scaling http://www.satac.edu.au/scaling

19. External Assessments
“The SACE Board applies grades and corresponding numerical equivalents to the external assessment component.
In the case of the external assessment component, the type of result that a student receives depends upon the
type of external assessment undertaken in the subject. In the case of subjects with an investigation or a
performance/product, the external assessment is marked on a scale of 0 to 30 with reference to the performance
standards and grade levels. The investigations and performances/products are double-marked with
complementary supervisory procedures. These marks are used in the final subject score calculations.
In the case of subjects with an examination (or similar), the external assessment is marked on a numeric scale and
the External Assessment Grade Panel will make judgements regarding the external assessment grade levels
assigned to the external assessment scores. These judgements will vary from year to year, and from subject to
subject. For example, the Stage 2 Biology examination is out of 200. The External Assessment Grade Panel may
determine that scores between 160 and 180 out of 200 are an A standard for that particular examination. Any
student who scored between 160 and 180 for the examination would be awarded an A for the examination
component. Note also that a score that rounds to 14 on the 15 point scale is also equivalent to an A (i.e. scores in
the range 13.5 to 14.4). In the case of the Biology example above, this would mean that the range of raw
examination marks 160 to 180 would be assigned to final external assessment results in the range 13.5 to 14.4.
This example is summarised in the following table: Examination Score / 200 External grade External numerical
value 180 – 200 A 14.5 – 15.0 160 – 180 A 13.5 – 14.4 … … … These procedures operate for each Stage 2
subject. An example of the results this procedure may yield for Stage 2 Biology is shown next

20. External Assessment Continued

21. SACE Results

22. Scaled Scores
Certificate 3 could have in Flexible 30
As Recognised Studies:
Approved Completed and Submitted Cert 3
VET is pass fail so how do you get a scaled
score:
Best 3 x 20 TAS plus next best TAS /10
Divide by 70 x 20 = /20

23. More on Scaling
Scaling can and does change year to year.
Scaling impacts more so in the Raw Score equiv of A- to B grade bands.
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.
Can’t alter impact of scaling ….only level of achievement.

24. 2019 Scaling Example
Example of 2019 Scaling Patterns
can and does change from year to year
B+ i.e. a 12/15 mid range B+
Chemistry English Legal Maths
Methods
Photography Society
Culture
Visual
Arts
Workplace
Practices
17.3 14.9 16.4 17.0 13.5 14.2 14.2 13.0

25. University Aggregate /90
Need to ensure no Precluded Combinations or
Counting Restrictions within TAS Subjects
(Ms Kemp Letter)
If wanting to include Cert 3 it must be approved,
resulted correctly by School due dates late
November..
Some CoVid flexibilities in 2020 for C3

26. Tertiary Entrance Rules
https://www.satac.edu.au/satac-
publications

27. Tertiary Entrance Statement
Only shows ATAR
Not Selection Rank ATAR
(i.e. not inclusive of Adjustment
Factors Bonus Points)
There is a great description of the
Tertiary Entrance Statement at:
https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/document
s/652891/dc00e1a0-0e59-43ff-88ba-
1be808337ae0

28. Adjustment Factors Bonus Points
Adjustment Factors added to Aggregate /90 and done automatically by SATAC
These Adjustment Factors only apply in SA
Maximum possible 9 overall
Equity Bonus Points (5 Points if approved)
Individual Entry on SATAC Website
CRN Number or School Card includes 2020 Job Seeker Recipients (not Job Keeper) during the School Year
If in Parents Name need to upload document.. (And must check after that all approved on SATAC Website)
Language Literacy and Mathematics Bonus Points
LOTE, English Literature, English , Mathematical Methods, Specialist Maths If achieve C- or better get 2 per subject up to a maximum of 4
for all except all Medicine courses & Uni of Adelaide: Vet Bioscience, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy and
Physiotherapy, CQ Uni Courses
Must achieve a C- or better to get relevant “Subject Bonus points”
LLM Bonus Points are added to Aggregate automatically by SATAC
Can only see the impact of these against SATAC preferences on SATAC Application after Results Release
On your Tertiary Entrance Statement an ATAR (not with Adjustment Factors) will be shown but to find out the Selection Rank ATAR with Bonus
Points
Students can check SATAC Applications and next to each preference will be the Selection Rank that will be considered (will only be shown
after results release) or students can also phone SATAC and or the Universities on the day of results release.

29. Aggregate to ATAR to Selection Rank
Each year students Aggregate scores out of 90 are put into a Rank order
The Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank
For the courses that accept Adjustment Factors a new Aggregate is calculated
inclusive of Bonus points and then put into the Australian Tertiary Selection Rank for
use in South Australia. This is called Selection Rank
Note: Subject Bonus Points not considered for some courses, Medicine, Vet
Bioscience, Oral Health and Uni Adel Physio, OT, Speech Pathology – but Equity
Bonus Points considered for all courses in SA.
In the SATAC Guide a course cut off shows the Selection Rank Cut Off

30. www.satac.edu.au

31. SATAC Applying
Video SATAC Registration
https://youtu.be/qUwt9ECh9Eg
Video SATAC Applying
Undergraduate
https://youtu.be/0kDsQ1NeiD0
Video UniSA Applying to SATAC:
http://study.unisa.edu.au/apply/
• 3rd August – 30th Sept
• Uni Adel Yr 11 by 20th August
• $45 Uni Free TAFESA
• Confirm have SATAC Registration
number
• Check closing dates, Pre req,
other requirements VERY carefully

32. Key SATAC Undergraduate Uni Dates

33. SATAC Undergraduate Uni

34. Key Changes for 2020 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 before24th November for 4th Dec offer. Note Change of
preference closes 2nd Dec 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 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, m and
Performance options in Creative Industries 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.

35. Key Changes for 2020 2021 Cont.
UniSA: New Diploma Teaching Pathway Outdoor and Environmental Leadership, Speech pathology Hnrs,,
Engineering & Business double degrees, , The Diploma of Arts now has pathway to Secondary Teaching
degree. 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 GE 90 (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.

36. Key Changes for 2020 2021 Cont.
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)
There are many other private RTO not in the SATAC Guide but worth investigating These are
non CSP courses and require different type Loan applications etc.
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

37. 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

38. Course Preference Selection
• Eligibility SACE ATAR Prerequisites C- or better (Precluded Combinations Counting Restrictions Rules Apply)
• May be Additional Application Requirements
• Check what services does “THAT” uni offer, location etc
• Course match to student skills abilities, esp 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
• 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

39. SATAC The Basics
• SATAC UNI Undergraduate Institutions: Uni of Adelaide, Flinders Uni, UniSA, CQ Un, Charles Darwin Uni, Tabor Uni and 2
private Non HECS Uni – Torrens Uni and SAIBT (different Loan Systems)
• Up to 6 Preferences for Uni and or (4) TAFE www.satac.edu.au
• Separate sections for Uni Undergraduate and TAFE with separate registration log in etc.
• Interstate SATAC equivalents Check in advance especially closing dates, Bonus Point process and other application
requirements.
• One offer possible in each system and can have more than one for TAFE
• Uni Application Deadline: 30th September August 20th Uni Adel Yr 11 Scheme
• TAFE: ASAP from 3rd August but need to complete Course Admission Requirements by 19th November. Change of
preferences by 27th Nov for Early offer round.
• Other Application Requirements and Special Dates.
• Music Auditions TBA
• Adding or rearranging preferences for Equal Consideration by due dates Jan7 Uni SATAC
• Entering and sending Cert 3 results – esp for some Flinders Course. But not compulsory.
• Changing preferences for most OK up to 7 Jan Uni & TAFESA depends on Dec or Jan offer rounds.
• Need to check carefully “That “ particular course still open and can be added. (For Uni: If initial application done by 30th Sept
then there are only 5 courses that cannot be added after 30th Sept BUT if you add a preference with a RED note on the
SATAC Website after “Closing Date” you may not get Equal Consideration.
• The cost of on time application is $45 Uni and must be paid to be eligible for offer on Jan15th (Due Date TBC) $185 late fee
after 30th Sept) and TAFE applications are free & on time STAT Test i.e. booked by 30th Sept and paid by 31st Oct = $170
Late STAT $235

40. SATAC TIMELINE

41. Considering the STAT Test
• STAT run by ACER but applications though SATAC
• 70 Question Multiple Choice test
• Quite expensive .. Especially if apply late
• Must be 18 by 31st Jan 2021- 18 on the day of 1st Feb
2021 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

42. SATAC Selection

43. SATAC Offers January 15th
Only one offer possible – whatever is the highest on list for
which your Selection Rank ATAR satisfies.

44. 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 and different. 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 Assignments and
Interview, Bond No UCAT but does have special aptitude/ psychological test and is expensive
Bond 2021 Scholarships close Friday 7th August:

45. Costs of Study Uni
• https://www.studyassist.gov.au/
• CSP – limit around $120 000 in lifetime,
deferrable Repayment start at small percentage
over $46000 income
• 2021 proposed Changes: will now be by
subjects not area of degree
• The University may also have Student Services
and Amenities fees
• There may be equipment and uniform charges
etc and often books can be quite
• expensive too.
• Non HECS CSP Courses that are approved can
access the
• Fee Help Loan system See:
https://www.studyassist.gov.au/help-loans/fee-
help
2021 proposed Changes:
https://docs.education.gov.au/system/files/doc/other/2021_a
llocation_of_units_of_study.pdf
https://www.dese.gov.au/system/files/doc/other/faqs_-_jrg_-
_clusters_redesign_0.pdf

46. TAFESA
• Apply through SATAC free
• TAFESA Course Admission Requirements – vary by course
• TAFESA Selection Criteria when deemed Competitive
• Worker Application Cannot apply unless supported by relevant Employer
• Campus – different degrees of competitiveness add as separate preference
• CSPA – access to subsidized funding and even selection
• Issue of two or more Certificate 3 and above – Full Fee
• Value of TAFESA Before Uni

47. TAFESA SATAC

48. TAFESA
www.tafesa.edu.au
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 CSPA Test (Basic Numeracy Literacy TEST)
In each course descriptor page it states if there 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 CSPA Score or even score on Portfolio or Written Test and Interview (See
Cert 4 Dental Assisting)
Increasingly, related lower level courses have become part of the Selection Criteria
Note WorkReady Funding Rules:
No Cert 1 or 2 if have SACE and only access to two equal and above Cert 3 courses – other than that full fee paying. That
means if you already have one Cert 3 whilst at school you are only entitled to one more subsidised course at TAFE.
If you go from school to Uni then back to TAFE and have achieved a Cert 3 whilst at school – by the time you head back
to TAFE you will be up for a full fee paying course
Consider value of going to TAFE before Uni – get job ready from the beginning – marketing, nursing etc.

49. TAFESA Continued
There are different modes but if only Worker Applications exists this means can only apply if employed and employer supports
i.e. Students can’t apply unless in Traineeship or Apprenticeship Example Cert 1V in Dental Assisting
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.
Certificate 1.2.3.4 courses require payment – cannot defer like a VET Loan, may get permission to pay in instalments

50. TAFE Pathways

51. TAFE Course Info

52. 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
• 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

53. TAFESA Costs
“Work Ready” 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.
See Skills Gateway Work Ready Funding: www.skills.sa.gov.au/students/subsidised-training/find-a-training-course
Very limited places in courses deemed not skilled shortage area –last year Dip Fitness course?? Note: Diploma
Beauty Therapy not subsidised and costs $20,000.
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 of another course could cost $12000.
For the majority of courses at Approved Registered Training Providers including TAFE there is a VET Student Loan
Help program available like the HECS Loan system for Diploma and above. https://www.studyassist.gov.au/vet-
students/vet-student-loans
Note for Associate Degrees that are not HECS approved then can get Fee Help but it attracts a 25% Loan Fee
https://www.tafesa.edu.au/apply-enrol/fee-help
TAFESA also has a Fee by Instalments payment option if approved.
See https://www.tafesa.edu.au/docs/default-
source/apply_enrol/fees_by_instalments_info_pack5da09bbe04b96ea2a3ecff00003c3c09.pdf?sfvrsn=a619f515_0

54. Common Pitfalls
• Ensure students fully check out the courses –
i.e. pre requisites, application requirements, costs, location, timing, special closing
dates
• Fully aware of all relevant dates – even if get 99.95 you may miss out!
• Clear Communication – emails not full and checked regularly
• See PowerPoint on Portal

55. Different Ways into University
• Guaranteed Entry Score
• Flinders Research Project Selection Rank
• 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
• 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)
• Equity School Bonus +5

56. CoVid Entry Changes 2021
Uni Adel Yr 11 Conditional Offer
Parent link to consent ASAP
Student register and add eligible pref
to SATAC ASAP and before August 20
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
Urgent
Contact Ms Kemp

57. Transition to 2021
• Well planned GAP year
• Applying for 2021 jobs now
• Traineeships 2021
• Key Dates especially withdraw no fail no charge dates
• 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
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/altc/expectations/parents/
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/altc/expectations/publications/parents_factsheet.pdf
• Seek help early – even back at St Michael’s College

58. Special Provision
• Is your Son Daughter on an even playing field with other students?
• Health – Physical, Learning, Mental Health
• Discuss with Mr Schirripa NOW
• 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.
• At University and TAFESA, Support Learning Plans can be put in to pace as well at
enrolment. Links provided in final Careers Newsletter

59. 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

60. From Here
• Tertiary Selection Packages distributed this Wednesday
• Please make sure your Son Daughter creates a Non St Michael’s email account – preferably not tied to an Internet provider,
no zero, no hyphen or dashes and professional.
• Tertiary Open Days:
• Yr 12 Student Presentation will take place Monday 10th 1.45-2.45pm
• 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.,
• 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 please ask you son or daughter do you have a SATAC registration number (proves application is lodged), can
they explain how their individual subjects and likely score is to be impacted by Scaling, Have they 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 they paid for their SATAC application?
• 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.
rose.coorey@smc.sa.edu.au
anthony.vizaniaris@smc.sa.edu.au