The Careers (Non-ATAR) Pathway Information Session presented to Year 10 students who have been offered placement in the pathway. Step through the slides below; a text transcript follows for searching and screen readers.
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Year 11 Careers (Non-ATAR) Pathway Information Session for Year 10 Students, Australian International Academy, Strathfield.
Text transcript of the slides (17 slides)
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Year 11 Careers (Non-ATAR) Pathway — Information Session for Year 10 Students
Australian International Academy — Strathfield. Welcome, Assalamu Alaikum Wr. Wb.
This session is specifically for students who have been offered placement in the Careers Pathway for Years 11 and 12 (2027–2028).
Today we will cover: what the Careers Pathway is; your subjects for Year 11 and 12; work experience and TAFE opportunities; how you can move to the University Pathway if your results improve.
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What is the Careers (Non-ATAR) Pathway? A supportive pathway to your HSC
Complete your Higher School Certificate (HSC).
Receive your HSC credential (without an ATAR).
Focus on transitioning into work, TAFE or vocational training.
Gain practical skills through VET courses and work experience.
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Why have a Careers Pathway?
This pathway is for students who may not wish to go to university; would benefit from a more practical, skills-focused approach; may find the ATAR pathway too demanding; want to explore work, TAFE or vocational options.
Our goal: to see every student leave Australian International Academy with a credential that sets them up for success — whether that be employment, further training or TAFE.
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Your subjects — Year 11 (2027)
English Studies — 2 units
Mathematics Standard 1 — 2 units
Work Studies — 2 units
Business Services (VET) — 2 units
Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation — 2 units
Visual Design — 2 units
Total — 12 units
These subjects are specifically designed to support your transition into work, TAFE or vocational training.
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Your subjects — Year 12 (2028)
English Studies — 2 units
Mathematics Standard 1 — 2 units
Business Services (VET) — 2 units
Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation or Work Studies — 2 units
Visual Design — 2 units
Total — 10 units
Important: in Year 12 you are required to study 10 units, so one course will discontinue for all students on this pathway. The specific course will be determined by the Academy based on school-based factors such as staffing and student numbers.
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Course descriptions
English Studies (2 units) — practical literacy skills for everyday life, work and further training.
Mathematics Standard 1 (2 units) — mathematical skills for everyday life, work and TAFE.
Work Studies (2 units) — the world of work, career planning and employability skills.
Business Services (VET) (2 units) — an industry-recognised vocational qualification in business-related services; practical, hands-on learning.
Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation (2 units) — physical activity, health and wellbeing.
Visual Design (2 units) — creative and design skills for practical applications.
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Work experience and TAFE opportunities
Because you are not sitting external HSC exams, you have more flexibility to undertake work experience during school hours, enrol in TAFE courses alongside your HSC studies, and gain practical, real-world skills while still at school.
We will support you in finding work experience placements and exploring TAFE options that match your interests.
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Moving to the University (ATAR) Pathway
You may be able to change pathways. If you wish to be considered for the University (ATAR) Pathway, you may apply based on a review of your Year 10 yearly results. No movement in Year 11 or 12.
To be considered, you will need to demonstrate substantial improvement in your results, satisfactory results across all courses, and consistent effort and application.
We believe in rewarding effort and improvement.
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What if I want to go to university later?
The Careers Pathway does not close the door to university. There are many pathways in, including TAFE-to-university pathways, mature age entry, bridging courses, and vocational qualifications that lead to university.
Completing the Careers Pathway does not mean you can never go to university. It simply means you take a different route.
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Requirements for the HSC — Careers Pathway
Year 11 — 12 units; satisfactorily complete all Year 11 courses.
Year 12 — 10 units; satisfactorily complete all Year 12 courses.
Compulsory English — both Year 11 and Year 12 must include 2 units of compulsory English (English Studies).
To receive your HSC you must also meet the HSC minimum standard in literacy and numeracy, complete the HSC: All My Own Work program, and complete any required work experience or VET requirements.
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HSC minimum standards
To be eligible for your HSC, you need to meet the minimum standard in literacy and numeracy by passing online tests of basic literacy and numeracy skills.
You can sit these tests when you are ready in Year 10, 11 or 12, and also after the HSC.
Support is available: we will help you prepare for and sit these tests.
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HSC: All My Own Work
A mandatory program for all HSC students, completed in Year 10 or early Year 11.
It helps you understand: what is all my own work; what is plagiarism; how do I acknowledge other people’s work; how can I work honestly.
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What support will I receive?
Counselling
Social and emotional wellbeing
Study techniques, timetabling and time management
Goal setting and career advice
Work experience and TAFE guidance
You are not alone — we are here to help you succeed.
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Expectations — effort, attendance and behaviour
All students, regardless of pathway, are expected to demonstrate consistent effort and application; attend all classes on time; complete all set tasks and assessments; and comply with the Academy’s policies and behavioural expectations.
Failure to meet these expectations may result in intervention, provisional enrolment or review of enrolment in accordance with the Academy’s Promotions Policy.
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Key dates
Term 2, Week 5 — half-yearly exams.
End of Term 2 — pathway communication.
Term 3, 2026 — information session.
Term 4 — possible review following yearly exams.
Term 1, 2027 — commencement of Year 11 with pathways in place.
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What to do if unsure about anything?
See Mr Akkawy or Mr Al Jabi with any questions or concerns.
See the Head of Department with questions about specific subjects.
Inform Mr Akkawy by letter from your parents if you will miss any part of the subject selection process.
Ensure you have approved leave if you are going to be absent during the process.
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Questions?
Thank you for your time. We look forward to supporting you through your HSC journey.
If you have any questions, please see Mr Akkawy or Mr Al Jabi.
