Years 11 and 12

In Year 11 students enrol in a pathway and courses that best suit their interests, abilities and future academic goals.

The College runs a comprehensive course selection process to support this important decision for students and their parents.

Students can choose a pathway that matches both their goals for the future and their abilities. We pride ourselves in matching the right course to the right student, based on ability and interest. More information can be found by contacting the College or by downloading our 2023 Senior Schooling Curriculum Handbook booklet.

Subject Selection Online

In 2022 the College will again be using Subject Selection Online (SSO). SSO is a state-of-the-art program that streamlines the course selection process for students and parents by having all relevant information available in one place.  This will be available to students and parents during the course selection periods late in Term 2 and Term 3.  Parents and students will be notified when they are able to access SSO so they are able to view curriculum handbooks, make appointments with staff and pay deposits.

Courses

John Forrest Secondary College will offer the following courses in 2023:

English:

English

English Literature

English as an Additional Dialect

Mathematics:

Mathematics Applications

Mathematics Essential

Mathematics Methods

Mathematics Specialist

The Arts:

Drama

Media Production and Analysis

Visual Arts

Health and Physical Education:

Health Studies

Physical Education Studies

Science:

Biology

Chemistry

Human Biology

Physics

Psychology

Humanities and Social Sciences:

Career and Enterprise

Economics

Modern History

Technologies:

Applied Information Digital Technology

Building and Constructions

Food Science and Technology

Materials, Design and Technology (Wood)

Vocational Education and Training

John Forrest Secondary College offers an extensive range of Vocational Education and Training opportunities on our campus to unlock new pathways for all students.

Qualifications delivered by John Forrest Secondary College teachers are:

The Certificate III in Business - BSB30120 is a proposed offering for the 2023 academic year. At the time of publication, no agreements have been entered into with a Registered Training Organisation for the delivery of this qualification. On the basis of interest from students in the Certificate III in Business - BSB30120, the school will initiate a formal partnership agreement with a RTO for the delivery of the qualification.

 

The Certificate II in Dance - CUA20113 is a proposed offering for the 2023 academic year. At the time of publication, no agreements have been entered into with a Registered Training Organisation for the delivery of this qualification. On the basis of interest from students in the Certificate II in Dance - CUA20113, the school will initiate a formal partnership agreement with a RTO for the delivery of the qualification.

 

The Certificate II in Engineering Pathways - MEM20413 is a proposed offering for the 2023 academic year. At the time of publication, no agreements have been entered into with a Registered Training Organisation for the delivery of this qualification. On the basis of interest from students in the Certificate II in Engineering Pathways - MEM20413, the school will initiate a formal partnership agreement with a RTO for the delivery of the qualification.

 

The Certificate II in Hospitality is a proposed offering for the 2023 academic year. At the time of publication, no agreements have been entered into with a Registered Training Organisation for the delivery of this qualification. On the basis of interest from students in the Certificate II in Hospitality, the school will initiate a formal partnership agreement with a RTO for the delivery of the qualification.

 

The Certificate II in Music - CUA20620 is a proposed offering for the 2023 academic year. At the time of publication, no agreements have been entered into with a Registered Training Organisation for the delivery of this qualification. On the basis of interest from students in the Certificate II in Music - CUA20620, the school will initiate a formal partnership agreement with a RTO for the delivery of the qualification.

 

The Certificate II in Sport and Recreation - SIS20115 is a proposed offering for the 2023 academic year. At the time of publication, no agreements have been entered into with a Registered Training Organisation for the delivery of this qualification. On the basis of interest from students in the Certificate II in Sport and Recreation - SIS20115, the school will initiate a formal partnership agreement with a RTO for the delivery of the qualification.

 

The Certificate II in Sport Coaching- SIS20319 is a proposed offering for the 2023 academic year. At the time of publication, no agreements have been entered into with a Registered Training Organisation for the delivery of this qualification. On the basis of interest from students in the Certificate II in Sport Coaching- SIS20319, the school will initiate a formal partnership agreement with a RTO for the delivery of the qualification.

 

The Certificate II in Workplace Skills - BSB 20120 is a proposed offering for the 2023 academic year. At the time of publication, no agreements have been entered into with a Registered Training Organisation for the delivery of this qualification. On the basis of interest from students in the Certificate II in Workplace Skills - BSB 20120, the school will initiate a formal partnership agreement with a RTO for the delivery of the qualification.

 

Students also have access to an extensive range of qualifications on offer through Profile or Fee for Service arrangements with external providers, such as North and South Metropolitan TAFE.

School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships also allow students to gain national qualifications during a one or two day release per week for paid employment.  Recently, students have engaged in the following training and employment:

  • Certificate II in Government with the Department of Premier and Cabinet
    This qualification is delivered over two years by Aspire Performance Training PL ( RTO 51907)
  • Certificate III in Retail with McDonald's
    This qualification is delivered over two years by McDonald's Australia ( RTO 90820)
  • Certificate II in Warehousing Operations with Actrol
    This qualification is delivered over two years by Murray Mallee Training Company ( RTO 3974)
  • Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade with AMS Installation and Maintenance Solutions WA
    This qualification is delivered over three years by South Metropolitan TAFE ( RTO 52787)

Subject to a successful application.

As traineeships depend on employment contracts, participation cannot be guaranteed.

John Forrest Trade Training Centre

John Forrest Secondary College operates a Trade Training Centre in partnership with MPA Skills Plumbing & Painting, a Group Training Organisation (GTO) and Registered Training Organisation (RTO), with the support of the Construction Training Fund.

The John Forrest Trade Training Centre offers the following pre-apprenticeships:

  • 525824WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway – Trades) This qualification is delivered over one year by Plumbing and Painting Training Company Limited (RTO 1892), www.mpaskills.com.au
  • 52700WA Certificate II in Plumbing This qualification is delivered over one year by Plumbing and Painting Training Company Limited ( RTO 1892) ), www.mpaskills.com.au
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Applications for these programs are assessed by MPA Skills Plumbing and Painting and available on their website: https://www.mpaskills.com.au/school-programs/

Endorsed Programs:

An endorsed program is a significant learning program that has been developed for students in Years 10, 11 and 12.  The program may have been developed by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority), or it may have been developed by a private provider, such as a university, community organisation, training institution, or a school, and subsequently endorsed by the Authority.

Endorsed programs address areas of learning not covered by courses.

Each endorsed program consists of a series of lessons, classes and/or activities designed to lead to the achievement of a common goal or set of learning outcomes.  Endorsed programs can be delivered as part of the school curriculum or as extra-curricular activities.

All endorsed programs successfully completed and reported to the Authority:

  • are listed on the student's WASSA
  • may contribute towards the breadth-and-depth requirement of the WACE
  • may contribute towards the C grade requirement of the WACE.

For WACE purposes, a student can achieve a maximum of 4 unit equivalents from endorsed programs, two in Year 11 and two in Year 12.

Each endorsed program is allocated one, two, three or four unit equivalents.

Here are some examples of endorsed programs:

  • Workplace Learning (ADWPL) to record work experience and part-time employment
  • Administration and Management (ADAM) for students on the Student Council
  • Music Performance Ensemble (ADMPE)
  • Recreational Pursuits (ADRP) for students involved in the Creative Writing Club, or Engineering Club
  • Elite Sports Performance (ADESP) for state or national sporting representatives

Further information about endorsed programs can be found at: https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/vet/endorsed-programs