Course Handbook

Courses to suit your chosen pathway

As the only Catholic specialist Year 11 and 12 College we are able to offer a wide range of courses with pathways to suit you.

2025 Handbook

Our Handbook lists all our current courses, with brief descriptions of each, requirements and possible pathways to University and TAFE, as well as careers and work. Whatever your intended pathway, we will help you get there.

Subject selections will be made in Term 3 and a final list of subjects for the following year finalised in Term 4.

Please note that our Course Handbook provides the most accurate and up to date information regarding courses and pathways available. Every attempt is made to provide the courses a student selects. At times, however, courses may not be available if there is an insufficient student interest. In the event that a course is unavailable, we will provide advice on appropriate course choices and alternate pathways

What does it all mean?

Tasmanian Assessment Standards and Certification (TASC)

Students can choose to study Tasmanian Assessment Standards and Certification (TASC) courses. These are fully accredited by TASC and are also listed on the TASC website. We also offer access to a number of University of Tasmania courses via the High Achiever Program or University Connections Program.

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

As a Registered Training Institution, we are able to offer a wide variety of fully accredited Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs, and School-based Apprenticeships. You can view current programs in our course Handbook or find out more about studying VET at GYC.

Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE)

A student will be awarded the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) by TASC if they meet certain requirements. Visit the TASC website or download our course Handbook to learn more.

Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)

The ATAR is often used by Australian universities to allocate places to students. You can learn more about the ATAR via the TASC website or download our course Handbook to learn more.

NEED HELP WITH SELECTION?

The College holds a number of advice days throughout each year. You can enquire now or visit our calendar to find out when these occur. If you need some advice you can contact our helpful staff using the form below. We’re able to set up online meetings or speak with you over the phone if you need.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Any five courses – these may be a mixture of level 2 and 3 courses and VET – constitute a full load. All Year 11 students are expected to study an English, Maths and Religious Education course.

    Year 11 students can study four level 3 or 4 courses (and have a study line). One of these must be Studies of Religion 3. Please note that only two subjects from Year 11 can count towards the ATAR. (generally not a recommended).

    • Four level 3 or 4 courses (you will have a study line)

    • Four courses at level 2 or above (provided 75 points were gained in Year 11)

  • Obtaining your TCE is important and there are multiple ways to do this. You can do level 3 and 4 courses, level 1 and 2 courses, VET courses or a combination of these.

    You will need standards “ticks” in Numeracy, Literacy and ICT and 120 credit points

    • Most courses are 15 points each.

    • Five subjects in Year 11 = 75 points.

    • Four subjects in Year 12 = 60 points so 135 points in total.

    You will need to achieve the TCE to gain an ATAR score

  • The ATAR is determined by converting the Tertiary Entrance Score gained in each subject. It is derived from: Five Level 3/4 courses (four is possible but not recommended).

    Three Level 3/4 courses must be studied in Year 12. Only up to Two Level 3 subjects will be scored from Year 11 plus TCE attainment.

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