Careers News

News from careers, Year 12 students are making plans to move on from Secondary School and prepare for their final assessments. Good luck to all our Year 12 students as they prepare and investigate their futures, remember we are here to support you and answer any questions, even beyond this year you can always visit, call or email to talk about your career pathways.

All other year levels are finalising their subjects and in some cases VETiS studies for 2022 If you have any questions or concerns please email me at careers@scoresbysc.vic.edu.au

This version of the careers new has lots of interesting information including:

Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation

Monash University: Science Pathway to Master of Engineering

New Majors in the Bachelor of Arts Degree

ACAP College of Applied Psychology

Career as a Podiatrist

Teaching Degrees – Early Childhood in Victoria in 2021

Teaching Degrees – Primary Education in Victoria in 2021

Teaching Degrees – Secondary Education in Victoria in 2021

Snapshot of the University of Adelaide in 2021

Reminder VTAC SEAS and Scholarship applications – are due October

Reminder: VTAC 2022 Upcoming Key Dates

Timely applications through VTAC	Thursday 30 September 2021
SEAS applications close	Friday 8 October 2021
Scholarships through VTAC close	Friday 8 October 2021

Also, students applying for courses that have essential requirements (i.e., submitting a folio, a pre-selection kit, arranging an interview, etc.) are reminded that failure to meet the deadline date for these means students may no longer be eligible for selection into their desired course.

Students eligible to apply for SEAS are also encouraged to apply for VTAC Scholarships.

The VTAC website is www.vtac.edu.au

Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation

The Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation may be the right study choice for students with the motivation, capability and personal attributes to be a great teacher.

The Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation (Dip TEP) is an accredited qualification aimed at students who do not initially meet the minimum ATAR for teaching. The course has been developed as part of the Victorian Government’s Excellence in Teacher Education Reforms to ensure that disadvantage and diverse educational experiences are not a barrier to capable and committed people who want to pursue a career in teaching.

Successful completion of the Dip TEP will ensure that students graduate with the prerequisite knowledge and skills to undertake a rigorous undergraduate teacher education course. The Dip TEP supports students to meet the literacy and numeracy standards they will need in order to graduate with a teaching qualification and supports them to meet the demands of study at a higher education level.

The course introduces them to contemporary issues in education and to teaching as a profession, including practical school-based placement.

The course is offered by a number of institutions, including ACU, RMIT, Swinburne, and VU Polytechnic.

Science Pathway to Master of Engineering

The Monash Bachelor of Science can be used as a pathway into graduate Engineering at Monash. If you love science and have an interest in engineering, keep your options open and be on track to earn both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Professional Engineering.

New in 2022 is the option for students to undertake certain units from Monash's Bachelor of Science so that they can fast track their Master’s studies in Engineering. In this pathway, students can choose up to four Engineering Foundation units to study as electives in the second and third year of their Science degree. Monash offers five engineering specialisations and students will need to select the Engineering Foundation units that relate to the discipline/s they are interested in, and that will enable them to fast track their Masters.

In the final year of their Science degree, and provided the entry requirements are met, students can apply for graduate entry into the Master of Professional Engineering. The successfully completed Engineering Foundation units can be credited to the Master of Professional Engineering and students can commence their Master’s in either the start or midyear intake and be on track to complete their Engineering Master’s in 2.5 years instead of 3 years. Students should note that they will still need to undertake 420 hours of CPD even if they do the course in 2 or 2.5 years.

New Majors in the Bachelor of Arts Degree

The Bachelor of Arts degree is offering new majors in 2022. These include:

Climate and Social Justice
Perspective on Globalization
Ethics and Technology
Politics Power and Technology
Criminology
Screen Studies and Popular Culture
Indigenous Studies
Professional and Creative Writing
Climate and Social Justice

Australian College of Applied Psychology

What triggers someone to commit crime and defy societal standards? Study criminology to understand the motivations, patterns and contributing factors relating to criminal behaviour.

Australian College of Applied Psychology is a private college that offers a Bachelor of Criminology and Justice degree. The Bachelor of Criminology and Justice covers a broad range of topics, such as criminology, criminal psychology, criminal law and procedure, law enforcement, corrections, and justice related issues. In this course students receive a comprehensive, theoretical education in each of these areas – from learning why people commit crimes to understanding the importance of ethics and legal processes. Visit Australian College Applied Psychology- Bachelor of Criminology and Justice to find out more.

Career as a Podiatrist

The Your Career website (https://yourcareer.gov.au/careers/2526/podiatrist) states that Podiatrists prevent, diagnose, and treat disorders of the feet. On any given day, a Podiatrist will be –

examining patients' feet to determine the nature and extent of conditions, deformities, and injuries
examining and treating foot disabilities caused by diseases such as diabetes, peripheral vascular disorders, rheumatoid arthritis and other neuropathies
prescribing and arranging the fabrication of footwear to correct foot abnormalities
performing minor surgery to remove and improve abnormal conditions
prescribing and fitting replaceable pads, palliative and functional supports and other devices for the protection and correction of foot abnormalities
advising patients about continued treatment and foot care
may provide rehabilitation services to the physically handicapped
may refer patients to or have patients referred from Medical Practitioners.

According to the Good Careers Guide, Podiatrists may develop a special interest in dealing with particular client groups, such as children, the aged or sportspeople. They may also work in a particular area, such as occupational health, or with general medical conditions that result in foot and leg problems. This highly-skilled specialisation within the allied health sector is in high demand and there is strong growth.

The only university in Victoria offering an undergraduate qualification in podiatry is LA Trobe University - Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours).

Teaching Degrees – Early Childhood in Victoria in 2021

Unless otherwise indicated* Early Childhood undergraduate teaching degrees all have the same VCE prerequisites: Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of General Mathematics or Maths: Mathematical Methods or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics; and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. Unless otherwise stated, these degrees are also 4-year degrees.

INSTITUTION	COURSE	2021 REQ’s
ACU	Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years)	ATAR – 60.70
ACU	Education (Early Childhood and Primary)	ATAR – 71.85CASPer or ACU Teacher Selector Statement
CHARLES STURT	Education (Early Childhood and Primary) *	ATAR – n/a but minimum 65.00
DEAKIN	Early Childhood Education (3-year degree)	ATAR – 60.55
DEAKIN	Early Childhood and Primary Education *	ATAR – 70.25CASPer
FEDERATION	Education (Early Childhood Education) *	ATAR – 55.55 (Berwick) 51.20 (Ballarat)
FEDERATION	Education (Early Childhood and Primary)	ATAR – n/a (Berwick) 70.70 (Ballarat) n/a (Gippsland)CASPer
LA TROBE	Early Childhood and Primary Education	ATAR – 71.50 (Bendigo) 72.15 (Shep)CASPer
MELBOURNE POLYTECHNIC	Education (Early Years and Primary *	ATAR – n/a (Preston) Interview
MONASH	Education (Honours) (Early Childhood and Primary)	ATAR – 77.30 (P)CASPer
RMIT	Education (Primary and Early Childhood Education)	ATAR – 71.70CASPer
SWINBURNE	Education (Early Childhood and Primary) *	ATAR – 71.00CASPer
SWINBURNE	Education (Early Childhood Teaching) *	ATAR – 62.35
VIC UNI	Early Childhood Education (3-year degree) *	ATAR – n/a
VIC UNI	Early Childhood Education and Leadership *	ATAR – n/a

Teaching Degrees – Primary Education in Victoria in 2021

Unless otherwise indicated* primary undergraduate teaching degrees all have the same VCE prerequisites: Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of General Mathematics or Maths: Mathematical Methods or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics; and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. Unless otherwise stated, these degrees are also 4-year degrees.

INSTITUTION	COURSE	2021 REQ’s
ACUThese courses require the CASPer or ACU Teacher Selector Statement	Education (Early Childhood and Primary)	ATAR – 71.85 (M) n/a (B)
	Education (Primary)	ATAR – 70.35 (M) 72.50 (B)
	Education (Primary and Special Education) new in 2021	ATAR – 70.95 (M) n/a (B)
	Education (Primary and Secondary) new in 2021	ATAR – 70.05 (M)
CHARLES STURT	Education (Early Childhood and Primary) *	ATAR – min 65.00
CHARLES STURT	Education (K-12) *	ATAR – min 65.00
DEAKIN ^	Early Childhood and Primary Education *	ATAR – 70.25 (M)
DEAKIN ^^Both courses require the CASPer	Education (Primary) *	ATAR – 72.20 (M) 70.20 (WP) 73.5 (WB)
FEDERATION These courses require the CASPer	Education (Early Childhood and Primary)	ATAR – n/a (Be) and (Gi) 70.70 (Ba)
	Education (Primary)	ATAR – 76.55 (Be) n/a (Ba) and (Gi)
	Education (Primary and Secondary P-10)	ATAR – 70.65 (Ba) n/a (Gi)
LA TROBE These courses require the CASPer	Early Childhood and Primary Education	ATAR – 71.50 (Ben) 72.15 (Shep)
	Education (Primary)	ATAR – 70.20 (M) 70.70 (Be) n/a (Mi)
	Arts/Master of Teaching (Primary) *	ATAR - n/a (Ben); 60.00 (M)
	Science/Masters of Teaching (Primary) *	ATAR - n/a (Ben); n/a (M)
MELBOURNE POLYTECHNIC	Education (Early Years and Primary) *	ATAR – n/a (Pre) Interview
MONASH These courses require the CASPer	Education (Honours) (Early Years and Primary)	ATAR – 77.30 (P)
	Education (Honours) (Primary)	ATAR – n/a (P)
	Education (Honours) (Primary and Secondary)	ATAR – n/a (Cl)
	Education (Honours) (Primary and Secondary Health & PE)	ATAR – 78.40 (P)
	Education (Honours) (Primary and Secondary Inclusive Ed)	ATAR – 79.15 (Cl)
	Education (Honours) (Primary)/Arts	ATAR – 84.35 (Cl)
	Education (Honours) (Primary)/Fine Arts	ATAR – R.C. (Cl)
	Education (Honours) (Primary)/Music	ATAR – R.C. (Cl)
	Education (Honours) (Primary)/Science *	ATAR – n/a (Cl)
RMIT These courses require the CASPer	Education (Primary Education)	ATAR – 70.05 (Bu)
	Education (Primary Education and Disability Inclusion)	ATAR – 71.25 (Bu)
	Education (Primary and Early Childhood Education)	ATAR – 71.70 (Bu)
	Education (Primary and Physical Education/Sport)	ATAR – 73.60 (Bu)
SWINBURNEThese courses require the CASPer	Early Childhood and Primary *	ATAR – 71.00 (H)
SWINBURNEThese courses require the CASPer	Education (Primary) *	ATAR – n/a (H)
VIC UNI CASPer required	Education (P - 12)	ATAR – 70.00 (F)

Teaching Degrees – Secondary Education in Victoria in 2021

Unless otherwise indicated* secondary undergraduate teaching degrees all have the same VCE prerequisites: Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of General Mathematics or Maths: Mathematical Methods or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics; and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. Unless otherwise stated, these degrees are also 4-year degrees.

INSTITUTION	COURSE	2021 REQ’s
ACUCASPer or ACU Teacher Selector Statement for each of these degrees	Education (Secondary) new in 2021	ATAR – 70.10 (M)
	Education (Secondary and Special Education) new in 2021	ATAR – min 70.00 (M)
	Education (Secondary)/Arts (Humanities)	ATAR – 70.95 (M)
	Education (Secondary)/Arts (Mathematics)	ATAR – 77.65 (M)
	Education (Secondary)/Arts (Visual Arts)	ATAR – min 70.00 (M)
	Education (Secondary)/Exercise Science	ATAR – 70.20 (M)
CHARLES STURT	Education (K-12) *	ATAR – min 65.00
DEAKIN	Health and Physical Education *	ATAR - 70.55 (M), 70.95 (G) CASPer
	Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary) *	ATAR – 60.05 (M)
	Science/Master of Teaching (Secondary) *	ATAR – 65.35 (M)
FEDERATION These courses require the CASPer	Arts/Education	ATAR – min 70.00
	Community and Human Services/Education	ATAR – min 70.00
	Health and Physical Education	ATAR – 71.80 (Ba); min 70.00 (Gi)
	Mathematical Sciences/Education *	ATAR – min 70.00
	Science/Education *	ATAR – min 70.00
LA TROBE These courses require the CASPer	Education (Secondary)	ATAR – 70.45 (M); 75.25 (Be)
	Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary) *	ATAR – 61.65 (M); n/a (Be)
	Science/Master of Teaching (Secondary) *	73.75 (M)
MONASH These courses require the CASPer	Education (Honours) (Secondary)/Arts	ATAR – 84.20 (Cl)
	Education (Honours) (Secondary)/Business *	ATAR – 85.55 (Cl)
	Education (Honours) (Secondary)/Fine Arts	ATAR – R.C. (Cl)
	Education (Honours) (Secondary Health & PE)	ATAR – min 70.00 (Cl)
	Education (Honours) (Secondary)/Music	ATAR – 89.30 plus R.C. (Cl)
	Education (Honours) (Secondary)/Science *	ATAR – 85.50 (Cl)
RMIT	Health, Physical Education and Sport (Secondary)	ATAR – 76.20 (Bu)CASPer
UNI MELBOURNE	Arts/Master of Teaching (various streams) *	ATAR – 95.00
	Design/Master of Teaching (various streams) *	ATAR – min 95.00
	Science/Master of Teaching (various streams) *	ATAR 95.55
VIC UNI	Education (P – 12)	ATAR – 70.00 (F)CASPer
	Education (P – 12) – Arts Specialisation	ATAR – min 70.00 (F)CASPer
	Education (P – 12) – Food Technology Specialisation	ATAR – min 70.00 (F)CASPer
	Education (P – 12) – Physical Education Specialisation	ATAR – 70.40 (F)CASPer
	Science/Master of Teaching *	ATAR – n/a

Snapshot of the University of Adelaide in 2021

The University of Adelaide is amongst the world’s top 1% of universities and and the top university in South Australia – World Rankings
The University of Adelaide is a member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of Australia’s leading universities
The University has four campuses; three in South Australia at North Terrace, Waite and Roseworthy and one in Melbourne
The Melbourne campus offers two bachelor degrees for international students. They are:
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology
The university has a number of international partnerships and regularly has international guest speakers presenting at the university
The university has five faculties each with a number of schools and disciplines
The University of Adelaide offers undergraduate and graduate courses and the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery is also offered
Other Faculty of Health and Medical courses offered are -
The university has a vibrant and diverse volunteer community, with volunteering and community service regarded by the univerrsity as an important enrichment activity
The University of Adelaide offers a wide range of scholarships ranging in value
The University of Adelaide students have access to an impressive portfolio of University-managed student accommodation options
Study Overseas supports students completing part of their degree overseas, with offerings including exchange programs, study tours, study abroad, practical experiences, and onshore programs to develop students' intercultural awareness

Ms Bronwyn Haines

Careers Advisor

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