• Curriculum Overview 2012
  

The College currently operates a curriculum based on Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) documents. Over the next few years many of the subject programs will move to align with the National Curriculum as these documents become available.

The structure of the curriculum consists of a mixture of term, semester year and two year length units of work. This mix enables the College to fulfil the QSA requirements whilst maintaining maximum flexibility and hence cater for the individual preferences and interests of the students.

The program operates on a 6 line structure. This means, at any time students are studying a total of 6 subjects.  In keeping with current Educational Practices, Information Technology is integrated across the curriculum.

Year 8

• All students study
  English, Mathematics and Science for the whole year
  History, LIFE and Health & Physical Education for two terms
  Geography, Home Economics, Art, Drama, Music and Technics for one term each
  Either Korean or German (beginning or advanced) for one semester

Year 9

• All students study
  English and Mathematics for the whole year
  LIFE, Science, Health & Physical Education and History for one semester
  A choice of 2 electives, from a selection of twelve specialist subject areas, for one semester each 

Year 10, Semester One

• All students study
  English, Mathematics and Science for one semester
  LIFE and Health & Physical Education for one term
  A choice of 4 electives, from a selection twelve specialist subject areas, for one semester each

Year 10, Semester Two

• All students study
  English and Mathematics A or B for one semester
  LIFE and Health and Physical Education for one term
  6 electives – each for one term

This semester is designed as a preparation for Year 11 and 12.
Students have the opportunity to select subjects that align with Year 11 and 12 subjects.

Year 11 and Year 12

• All students study
  Study of Religion or Religion and Ethics
  English or English Communication
  Mathematics – A, B or Pre Vocational Mathematics
  Students will also study three electives. The number of electives will be reduced if a student obtains an Apprenticeship or Traineeship.
  All subjects are generally studied for two years – whilst students may change subjects before the end of the two years they must be careful that they do not make themselves ineligible for a Queensland Certificate of Education.
  Types of Year 11 and 12 subjects offered at Faith:

Authority Subjects – These subjects are ones that have been approved by the Queensland Studies Authority and for which Faith has its work program accredited by the QSA. These subjects contribute to OP calculation.

 Authority-Registered Subjects – These subjects are ones that have been approved by the Queensland Studies Authority and for which Faith has its study plan accredited by the QSA. These subjects are four semester units in length and are studied over two years. In general these subjects are less academically demanding than Authority Subjects. These subjects do not contribute to OP calculation

Vocational Education & Training (VET) Subjects – These subjects are complete training packages in which successful completion leads to the award of a VET Certificate, students must complete the course and demonstrate competency in each of the VET modules.

University subjects – the University of Southern Queensland and University of Queensland (Ipswich Campus) both offer secondary school students the opportunity to study University subjects whilst still at school. Further information can be found on their websites.

All subjects offered at Faith contribute toward an Overall Position (OP) and Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). The OP is used by QTAC to allocate Tertiary Study Places. For students who are ineligible for an OP may also gain entry via a selection rank.   

Year 11 and 12 Subjects offered at Faith in 2012

SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIPS AND APPRENTICESHIPS
In line with the Federal initiatives in the area of Vocational Training, Faith offers students the opportunity to participate in part-time school and training arrangements.

Features of apprenticeships and traineeships in schools are:

They have a training agreement.
Students are employed part-time
The training component is undertaken by a Registered Training Organisation.
Students attain QCE and a VET qualification or credits towards a VET qualification.
Students attend school and work.
Provision of apprenticeships and traineeships in schools will be undertaken through wide range of delivery modes. 

New Apprenticeships in schools involve students in:

Being enrolled as students under the relevant Education Act
Undertaking a training program
Undertaking employment in productive work
Working towards a national qualification.