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Year 10, Years 11 & 12, Electives and Certificates

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Preparation for the senior school begins in Year 10. Students are encouraged to explore the options available and to consider what subject areas they want to experience in readiness for future study in Year 11 and 12.

South East Region's Learning Centre has a diverse range of subjects that can be studied in Years 10, 11 and 12.

First Steps Program

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Description: The First Steps Program provides intensive support and individualised instruction in a highly structured manner, for students who have not participated in schooling for a long period due to mental health challenges. This program is led by the Guidance Officer and focuses on socio-emotional learning.​​

Kick Start Program

Description: The Kick Start Program is a short-term, highly individualised educational support model delivered through the South East Region Learning Centres (Eagleby, Helensvale, Varsity Lakes). It is designed for students who are significantly disengaged from schooling and not accessing curriculum at their enrolled year level. These students often face complex challenges—academic, medical, behavioural, and/or social-emotional—and may have experienced extended periods of school refusal or exclusion.

Grounded in inclusive education policy, trauma-informed care, ​and the principles of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, the program provides a calm, emotionally safe, and highly structured environment. The aim is to reduce anxiety, promote self-regulation, and re-engage learners in functional education through intensive, individualised strategies. Kick Start serves as a re-entry point to learning, supporting students to transition into appropriate pathways such as the differentiated Year 10 curriculum, the Readiness Program, or other personalised education options.

 

XTRA10

Description: The XTRA10 program is a modified year 10 that supports students who are disengaged from schooling and not accessing curriculum at their enrolled year level.

The program is a two term highly individualised educational support model delivered through the South East Region Learning Centres. The program emphasises essential literacy and numeracy skills that are practical, functional, and directly connected to everyday life. Personal capabilities is also a key focus, ensuring students develop the core skills to navigate school, community, and futurpathways.
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Year 10 Readiness 

  • Maths
  • English
  • Science
  • 3 sessions per week 

Year 10

  • ​ Maths
  • English
  • Science
  • 4 sessions per week

Year 11 & 12


​​Senior Program
Essential English
Essential Maths
Then a choice of at least one other elective or certificate course
​​UniStart - ​UniStart builds confidence in Year 12 students and equips them with the skills required for university study.  
Year 12 students who successfully complete UniStart for Schools and who successfully complete Year 12, are guaranteed entry into a Southern Cross University undergraduate course.


Electives​

  • Science in Practice - available all campuses
  • Cert III Business - available all campuses
  • Cert II Engineering Pathways - only available at ELC​​
  • Cert III in Visual Arts  available all campuses
  • Cert II Applied Digital Technologies available all campuses
  • Cert I Skills for Work & Vocational Pathways - available all campuses
  • Career Pathways - Cert II Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways + Cert II Financial Services - available all campuses

Certificate Courses

Certificate
RTO
Duration
Campus
Certificate III BusinessELC #45494
2 Terms
All
Cert II Engineering Pathways
Formula High School #0104
2 Terms
ELC
Certificate III Visual Arts
ELC #45494
4 Terms
All​
Cert II Applied Digital Technologies
ELC #45494
2 Terms
All
Cert I Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways
ELC #45494
1 Term
All
Cert II Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways
ELC #45494
2 Terms

All
​Cert II Financial Services
​ELC #45494
​2 Terms
​All
​Cert II in Hospitality*
​Strategix #31418
2 Terms
​All

​Cert II in Logistics*
​Strategix #31418
2 Terms 
​All
Cert II in Health Support Services*
Strategix #31418
2 Terms
All

*Outside provider and Trainer.  

Please Note: Certificate courses offered vary between campuses.

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Study Hub

  • Junior and Senior Study Hub runs at each campus - available to all students. 





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Last reviewed 09 October 2025
Last updated 09 October 2025