Choosing your subjects

Be guided by your personal and career goals as well as your learning needs.

When considering subject choices, where possible use your pathway plan, which may involve one or more of the following:

• University: Consider possible faculty/faculties and prerequisite subjects
• Vocational (VET area): Consider possible areas(s) and prerequisite subjects
• TasTAFE: Consider possible areas(s) and prerequisite subjects
• Apprenticeship: Consider possible areas(s) and prerequisite subjects
• Work: Consider possible areas(s) and prerequisite subjects.

Having Difficulty?

If you are having difficulty deciding on a career path, consider the range of subjects available to you, and:

• Highlight the subjects you want to know more about
• Rule out the subjects you are definitely not interested in and do not need for your TCE or career goal
• Remember to plan for a two year program.

Study Loads

For Years 11 and 12, minimum full time study load at Hellyer is 600 hours. This will be composed mainly of TASC subjects or a certificate program. TASC subjects are 150 hours in length and take up one line on the timetable. Most, but not all, certificate programs are 300 hours and run over two lines. Your Course Counsellor will discuss this with you. All students will also be enrolled in Career and Life Planning for 50 hours. Part-time study is only possible where there are compelling personal circumstances. It requires an application to the Department of Education which must be endorsed by the Principal and relevant Support Staff.

As the transition to Years 11 and 12 can be challenging for some students, parents/guardians can help in this process. We welcome your involvement in course selection and in the enrolment of your son or daughter.

We would encourage you to be actively involved in your child's education during his/her two years at Hellyer College. If you need more information or would just like to talk over options with one of our Assistant Principals please feel free to contact the college on (03) 6435 5200.