It is a well-known fact that students take many different pathways in order to achieve future success. Rockhampton State High School encourages flexible pathways to assist students to effectively develop their skills and transition to further study, work, or training.
The Senior Schooling department encompasses both academic and vocational strands. Our brief is to provide opportunities for students whilst they are still at school, as well as establishing a viable educational platform from which they can launch their careers.
The Senior Schooling department at Rockhampton State High School is staffed by the Head of Department - Senior Schooling, Youth Support Coordinator and FEET First program staff who are located in the Senior Learning Centre.
Staff roles and responsibilities:
Youth Support Coordinator
- QCE at risk case management
- Student engagement
- Student welfare
- Early school leaver transitions
- Career pathways (including university pathways)
FEET First Program Coordinator
- VET in Schools
- School-based apprenticeships and traineeships
- Pre-employment activities (resumes, cover letter, applications)
- Short courses
- Career events
Work Experience Coordinator
- Work experience
- Post-school destination
- Job vacancies
- Career mentoring program
- Support to FEET First program coordinator
Subject selection
Refer to the link to the Senior Curriculum Guide for students entering Year 11 in 2023 and the subject pre-requisites list.
Senior Education and Training (SET) Plan
State schools ensure that students develop a SET Plan in partnership with their parents by the end of Year 10. The SET Plan is a key component of a school's career education program. It maps out a plan of action to ensure students remain on track for success in senior secondary, post-school education and work.
During the SET Plan process, students identify their intended learning option to be achieved through the compulsory participation phase. Students are supported to acquire the knowledge and skills to develop their SET Plan and to review and revise it, where necessary, throughout Years 11 and 12.
During the compulsory participation phase, the school ensures that learning opportunities are provided in accordance with the SET Plan. The SET Plan is reviewed and updated as necessary and transferred when required.
Senior Education Profile
Students in Queensland are issued with a Senior Education Profile (SEP) upon completion of senior studies. This profile may include a:
- Senior Statement
- Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
- Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA)
QCE Eligibility
If students meet the following requirements, they will be eligible for the QCE:
- 20 credits from successful completion of school subjects and vocational education and training courses
- Set pattern to meet completed core
- Literacy and numeracy
ATAR Eligibility
The calculation of an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) will be based on a student's:
- Best 5 General subject results or
- Best results in a combination of 4 General subject results plus an Applied subject result or a Cert III or higher VET qualification
- Satisfactory completion of a QCAA English subject
The Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC) has responsibility for ATAR calculations.