Senior School (Years 10-12)

Year 11 

SACE Stage One, also known as Year 11, is a crucial step in our students’ educational journeys. During this stage, students complete the compulsory SACE subjects, including Literacy, Numeracy, and Activating Identities and Futures, while also selecting subjects that align with their interests and chosen career pathways.

Through subject counselling conducted in the previous year, students identify their SACE pathway based on their aspirations and experiences from Workplace Practices in Year 10. The subjects offered each year are tailored to support the diverse pathways our students pursue.

In addition to traditional subjects, students can explore Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses, allowing them to gain nationally recognized qualifications while working towards their SACE completion. These courses provide valuable industry experience and a head start in selected career fields.

To further support their future ambitions, students also have access to university programs that offer insight into tertiary education pathways, helping them make informed decisions about their next steps beyond school.

Our Year 11 pathways are designed to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and experience they need for a successful transition into their chosen careers and future aspirations.

Year 12 

Stage 2 also known as year 12, provides students to complete their SACE Journey, Students Generally undertake 3 to 4 subjects at a stage 2 level to achieve their required 60 non-compulsory credits for SACE completion or 80 non-compulsory credits towards obtaining at Australian Tertiary Entrance Rank (ATAR). The subjects offered each year are tailored to support the diverse pathways our students pursue. 

We also have wonderful School Support Officers working with our teachers and students to give assistance to students with learning and behaviour challenges.

Bindi Barker our Aboriginal Community Education Officer (ACEO) also assists our Aboriginal students, families and staff with support, guidance and encouragement. Charly Elliker is our school Aboriginal Education Teacher (AET) for the whole school supporting staff, students and families in relation to Aboriginal education.

Australian Apprenticeships are now available in more than 500 occupations nationally, in both emerging and well-established industries.

How much time does the Trainee or Apprentice spend away from school?

• The minimum hours of employment and training (with the RTO) for a school-based
• Apprentice or trainee are 7.5 hours per week, however this can be more if required by the employer.
• Many students undertaking an ASBA will do less classroom subjects than their peers. This is because they are gaining SACE credits from their ASBA and do not need the credits from mainstream subjects.
• Some students are able to complete their 8 hours after school and on weekends.
• Some students may work full time and complete their school studies externally

What is the difference between an Apprenticeship and a Traineeship?

Apprenticeships and Traineeships are very similar, both offer training on-the-job, off-the-job or a combination of both and lead to a nationally recognised and accredited qualification.

The main differences are:

Apprenticeships Trade based occupations, completed over 3 or 4 years full-time (e.g. mechanic, hairdresser, chef, carpenter, brick layer)

Traineeships All non-trade based occupations, completed over 1 or 2 years full / part time (e.g. real estate, finance, retail, multimedia, local government)

How does a VET course or an ASBA ‘count’ towards the SACE?

Every unit of competency that forms part of an ASBA Training Plan is allocated a certain number of “nominal hours”. For every 70 hours completed a student will gain 10 credits towards their SACE. Whether or not this can be counted towards Stage 1 or Stage 2 will depend on the Certificate Level being completed.

Completion of a Certificate 3 qualification whilst at school may provide the student with ATAR credit for University entrance.

Completion of a Certificate 3 qualification whilst at school may provide the student with ATAR credit for University entrance.
 

MCC Senior School Senior Leader – Mr. Joel O’Connor can assist and provide further information to students, parents, potential employers and the wider community on any of the above. Please don’t hesitate to make contact. Joel.OConnor104@schools.sa.edu.au

Employer incentive information: https://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/aus-employer-incentives

Pastoral Care is lesson 5 on Wednesday’s. The students will also be involved in Child Protection curriculum, Wellbeing and career planning lessons which will be taught by our home group teachers, leaders and external providers. Students will be exposed to and work through a number of interactive activities in relation to physical and social aspects of being an adolescent, personal rights, drug and alcohol awareness, study skills, and a range of career development focused content, which will better equip our students to make more informed decisions about their choices and decisions in life.

At Mannum Community College, students have the opportunity to pursue Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses in their areas of interest, gaining nationally recognized qualifications while earning credits towards their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). 

Through the Murraylands Student Pathways Alliance, students can access a wide range of courses delivered by various Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). Training is offered through in-person workshops or online learning, providing flexibility to suit different learning styles and commitments.

To support students in their career pathways, our school participates in the Australian Government’s Training Guarantee for SACE Students (TGSS), which helps subsidise training costs. 

Engaging in VET equips students with practical skills and real-world experience, connecting them with like-minded peers, industry networks, and future career opportunities. It also fosters independence, responsibility, and confidence, preparing them for success in further study or the workforce.

• A partnership made up of Department for Education (DfE) secondary schools, provides a wide range of Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses to Year 10, 11 and 12 students in the Murraylands Region.
• The job-related courses increase pathway options for students through the provision of VET choices linked to Industry and Flexible Industry Pathways (FIP’s). In collaboration with the Lower Murray Trade Training Centre M-SP provides curriculum and learning choices and support all students in government schools and non-government schools to achieve the SACE and to provide pathways that can support all students to further education, training and/or employment.
• M-SP VET courses are hosted by the Lower Murray Trade Training Centre and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and are available for students from DfE and non DfE schools to enrol in. Students stay enrolled at their Home School, and attend the Host School or RTO for their M-SP VET course.

Students have access to a range of courses funded through the TGSS system. Students undertaking the SACE have the ability to access the DIS Department of State Development initiative, Training guarantee for SACE Students (TGSS).  Students can access the courses face-to-face, through workshops and online learning platforms (Moodle).

Students can access subject courses through Open Access College in consultation with both MCC Senior Leader and OAC Counsellors for subjects/courses not offered at MCC

SACE Board – http://www.sace.sa.edu.au
TAFESA – http://www.tafesa.edu.au
Employer Incentives: https://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/aus-employer-incentives