Pathways and Transition

Exam and study revision programs

 

Specialises in providing online education. It provides teaching resources and support as well as practice tests and exams.

 

 

 

ATAR Revision, ATAR Exam Preparation and Study Skills programs focus on strengthening students’ understanding of subjects, boosting classroom confidence and improving examination performance.

 

 

 

 

 

Specialist teachers work with students showing them how to apply what they have learnt at school, how to prepare for their exams and how to maximize their exam performance.

 

Intensive revision of the syllabus and assessment preparation, including the effective modelling of answers to ATAR-style exam questions.

 

ATAR Revision, ATAR Exam Preparation and Study Skills programs focus on strengthening students’ understanding of subjects, boosting classroom confidence and improving examination performance.

 

ECA WA Try-a-Trade Program for Schools sponsored by the College of Electrical Training

The College of Electrical Training (CET) is pleased to advise we will once again be offering our ‘ECA WA Try-a-Trade Program’ to all schools in 2021.

 

The program will introduce school students to the electrical trade and provide an opportunity for students to make an informed decision about a career in electrotechnology.

 

ECA WA Try a Trade will be a one day course that will introduce both the theory and practical aspects of an electrical apprenticeship to a maximum of 16 students.

 

There is no cost to the school or student as the program is fully funded by ECA WA and CET.

 

We have been allocated 4 places on 28 May and currently offering them to interested Year 10 students.  Please complete this eform if you are interested in this opportunity:

John XXIII College Pathways Career Tools is here! 

Accessible from the front cover of Seqta 


Defence Force Gap Year 

  • Spend 12-months in the Navy, Army or Air Force, where you get paid and gain skills is an option for school leavers.
  • sign up for updates on deadlines HERE.

Applications are now open! 

 

Defence Jobs Australia - Discover your path in an ADF GAP year


If you would like an apprenticeship or traineeship while at school find out more here HERE. 

 

2021 WA Apprenticeship and Traineeships Intake Guide 

Someone asked Tom about when apprenticeships and traineeships would be advertised. He said that they publish an Intake Guide. Linda Winter from CCIWA sent this through. It has great information including dates when a number of apprenticeships and traineeships will be advertised.

Find it HERE.

University News

Find out more about W.A. Universities: 

Some universities have published their on campus open dates and others are still online at this stage. Admission pathways for 2022 are still unclear. 

 

UWA 

Sunday 28 March 

https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/openday

 

ECU 

Sunday 11 April: Joondalup 

Sunday 18 April: Mt Lawley (WAAPA)

 https://www.ecu.edu.au/open-day/overview

 

Curtin 

Our Admissions team is currently reviewing its entry pathways. Please check our pathways page regularly to be the first to know of any changes.

 

Curtin pathways

 

Notre Dame

Open Day on Demand

https://www.notredame.edu.au/opendayfreo

 

Murdoch 

Open Every Day

 https://www.murdoch.edu.au/study/open-every-day

 

CQU

https://www.cqu.edu.au/

 


 

29 January Fogarty Scholarship - Applications Open

The Fogarty Scholarships are awarded to students who apply to UWA who demonstrate outstanding academic and extra-curricular achievements. 

 

The scholarship delivers financial support but the academic extension and networking that the scholarship delivers will ensure lasting support for “Fogarty Scholars”. 

 

Applications close on 23 May. 

Check out the scholarship HERE.

17 March ECU Future Student Information Expo

Our Information Expo will introduce you to our wide range of courses and the excellent support services you can expect as a student. Register HERE.

Curtin Course Updates

  • Advanced Biomedical Sciences: Designed for high-ATARstudents, this new course offers two specialisations for students to choose from: Clinical Medical Science and Discovery Bioscience. View course.
     
  • Biomedical Sciences: This new course has three specialisations for students to choose from: Human Biomedicine, Molecular Genetics and Pharmacology. View course.
     
  • Nutrition and Food Science: Prerequisites for this course have changed. Applicants    need to have completed at least one ATAR course from: Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology,Integrated Science and Physics. View course
     
  • Update to Bachelor of Science (nutrition and food science) prerequisite
    Previously, applicants for this course needed to have completed Chemistry ATAR. Applicants are now required to have completed at least one ATAR science course from the following list: Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Integrated Science or Physics.

Curtin Scholarships

Year 12 students should register now for scholarship alerts.

Throughout the year you will see the sorts of scholarships that are available.

 

Make applying for scholarships part of your life throughout your university career.

Register for Curtin Scholarship Alerts HERE.

Murdoch Course Updates

  • Bachelor of Commerce
    The Bachelor of Commerce will be offered in block mode from 2022, enabling completion in two years (36 credit points full time enrolment each year).

    Two majors will be available: Professional Accounting OR HR Management and Analytics. Students will also complete a Professional Business Practice co-major.
  • Bachelor of Business
    This will offer a wide range of majors, enabling double major combinations. Majors: Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Banking, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Hospitality & Tourism, International Business, Finance, Management, Business Law,Accounting, Global Business& Politics.
     
  • Bachelor of Business can also be studied as a combined degree:
    Bachelor of Agricultural Science/ Bachelor of Business
    Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Bachelor of Law / Bachelor of Business
     
  • Bachelor of Agricultural Science
    This is a new course offering majors in Crop and Pasture Science, Animal Health, Animal Science.
    For more details go HERE.
     
  • Bachelor of Digital Media and Communication
    If you are interested in a career in online communications, the Bachelor of Digital Media and  Communications is worth checking out. 
    You can find details HERE.
     
  • Bachelor of Information Technology and Business
    Any career in business requires a knowledge of IT. This course gives a sound foundation in both. Check details HERE.
     
  • New Majors:
    Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems
    Global Challenges
     
  • NEW Portfolio Entry
    Portfolio entry is designed for students who perform well in subjects / activities associated to the desired course, and who are motivated toward and capable of university study. 
    The range of courses available has been widened to include sciences and humanities. Find details HERE.
     
  • NEW English Requirement
    Murdoch believes that if you have been taught in English for two years as you did your ATAR, your English is good enough for you get through your university course.

    Passing your ATAR, without English, will get you a place at Murdoch.

Notre Dame News

Fee changes to benefit undergraduate students.

 

The University of Notre Dame Australia has become a 'Table A' university under the Higher Education Support Act.

 

This means:

 

  • Eligible students will have full access to Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) and HECS-HELP for all undergraduate degrees at Notre Dame.
  • Domestic undergraduate students will now pay the same fees at Notre Dame as if   they were attending a public university.

Notre Dame tops rankings in the Graduate Outcomes Survey

The University of Notre Dame Australia has once again been ranked #1 in Australia for Overall Satisfaction among graduates according to the latest Federal Government’s nationwide Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2020 Graduate Outcomes Survey released on 16 November2020.

 

Notre Dame was also ranked #1 in Australia for

 

Skills Scale (90.6%), as well as #1 in WA for Full-time Employment (76.6%) and Overall Employment (88.7%) (undergraduate and postgraduate categories).

 

New Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts (Architecture)
    In this three-year degree, students explore sustainability, housing affordability, ageing-in- place, city living, community building and much more. The degree also allows students to complete a Minor in a complementary discipline such as Archaeology, Environmental Management, Social Justice or History, expanding their career opportunities. Students who wish to registeras an architect can progress to the Masters of Architecture at Notre Dame.
     
  • Screen Arts Major
    Notre Dame’s newly-launched Screen Arts Major equips students with communication and production skills to work with screen content and screen technologies across a range of industries. Our internship opportunities will ensure they receive industry experience and graduate prepared for themulti-disciplinary media landscape.

    Screen Arts can be studied in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Communications & Media, or as an elective as part of another degree. It is ideally paired with our Journalism Major or our new Photo media specialization. The Majors in Theatre Studies and Film & Screen Production have combined to become the new ScreenArts Major.

New UWA Degrees 

  • Bachelor of Business: ATAR 75
  • Bachelor of Music: ATAR 75
  • Bachelor of Environmental Design: ATAR 75
  • Bachelor of Automation and Robotics: ATAR 88
  • Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics: ATAR 90
  • Bachelor of AdvancedComputer Science (Honours): ATAR 92

Careers and Employability Award

The UWA Careers and Employability Award program encourages students to further develop knowledge and skills through practical, real world experiences to prepare for future careers. Students can access career development and practical activities which will enhance employment. Additionally, students receive an industry-recognised award that verifies enhanced practical skills.

ECU What’s New

Creative Arts Portfolio Entry for:

  • Bachelor of Design, majoring in any of Fashion, Visual and Spatial Design, or Games and Interactive Design
  • Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Visual Arts
  • Bachelor of Media & Communication, majoring in Photo-media or Screen Production
  • You can find details HERE.

CQU Year 12 Applications Open Now

Principal Recommendation Scheme

The Principal Recommendation Scheme is an ideal entry pathway for all Year 12 students to CQ University's undergraduate courses whether you’re studying ATAR or not.

 

This means that as a Year 12 student applying for university, you no longer need to wait for    your Year 12 results to receive an early offer for your course*.

 

To be eligible you must:

  • Be studying year 12
  • Provide a letter of recommendation from your Principal  Applications now open.

Apply or find out more at cqu.edu.au/prs

 

1 March Applications for University Medical Aptitude Test (UCAT) Open

Students wishing to study medicine can register for the UCAT Here.

 

Testing begins on 1 July and you may take the test only once per year. The final day to take the test is 11 August. Results will be delivered to universities in early September.

Essential reading is  HERE.

 

Students wishing to undertake medicine in WA should apply using the normal TISC process.

 

Students wishing to apply for medicine in another state should look up specific requirements for their university of choice.

 

There are no scheduled Getting into Medicine presentations at Curtin, UWA or Notre Dame at this time. Notre Dame believes it will do an online presentation like that which was so successful last year.


Overseas Study Information Sessions

Apply to American Universities with Education USA 

https://au.usembassy.gov/education-culture/educationusa-australia/

 

Thinking of studying in the UK?

https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/international-and-eu-students/why-study-uk


St George’s College

 A welcoming and diverse community which provides accommodation for regional, rural, metro, interstate and international students studying at UWA, Curtin, Notre Dame, Murdoch and Edith Cowan Universities. The College will be open between 9am and 2pm on Sunday 28th March for Open Day so come along for a tour and to meet our residents. You are also welcome to join us for breakfast between 9 and 10am. For more information and to register for breakfast go to https://stgc.uwa.edu.au/openday

 

Can’t make it that weekend?  – book a tour at a time that suits you via our web page https://stgc.uwa.edu.au/book-a-tour, email admin@stgc.uwa.edu.au or call 9449 5555

 


Where to get good information about Gap Years for 2022

If you think a Gap Year could be a good option for you in 2022 you can find out about them at Youth Central which is a Victorian government site. The information about your options and what to be careful of is just as relevant to students in WA. 

  • The Youth Central site has information on studying overseas, scholarships and links to further information.
  • If you choose to take a gap year but think you might want to go to university later, you should still apply through the normal TISC process in August/September, then defer for a year once you get offered a place.

Leeuwin Ocean Adventures

The 5+ day voyages on the Sail Training Ship Leeuwin ll are a  SCSA Endorsed Program. Students may record up to 3 WACE Units and have their achievements recorded on the WASSA. 

 

Curtin University Learning Futures Network membership allows the voyage to be recognised as evidence for Scholarships and Alternative Pathway Portfolio Entry.

 

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) students may apply for the Future Connect Voyage

Build Your Employability Skills

Employment research shows there are three things that employees are looking for:

  1. Education achievements 
  2. Employment experience 
  3. Attitude

Employers say that they can teach technical skills on the job, but that they want new employers who have good interpersonal skills, have some experience behind them and who are willing to learn.

 

MyFuture gives tips on how to develop Employability Skills before you leave high school.


How to Build Your Career Online

Get a decent camera and microphone. Show your workspace online, it gives context.

These are some of the tips to workers who will probably have to work online either full time or sometimes. 

 

How to build your career online in 2021

 

JobHero

Some great resources here.

 

Can’t get a job without experience Can’t get experience without a job 

 

This fantastic article gives great tips for senior students on how to work towards getting a job. ‘


Calendar of Events

 

Lyn Alexander

Head of Pathways and Transition

Lyn.alexander@cewa.edu.au

9383 0416