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STEM

VET COURSES TO KICKSTART STEM CAREERS

Finishing Year 12 with top marks and heading straight to university isn’t the only way to start a STEM career. There are plenty of employment-focused alternatives—apprenticeships and traineeships—that can open doors to exciting opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and maths. 

 

Here’s just a few paths into Digital Technologies and Cyber Security: 

  • Advanced Diploma of Information Technology Project Management 
  • Certificate IV in Cyber Security 
  • Certificate I, II or III in Information, Digital Media and Technology 
  • Certificate IV in Information Technology 
  • Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Interactive Media) 
  • Certificate IV in Spatial Information Services 
  • Diploma of Database Design and Development 
  • Diploma of Information Technology 
  • Diploma of Information Technology Networking 
  • Statement of Attainment in Introduction to 3D Printing and Design 
  • Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Robotics and Coding 

 

Here’s just a few paths into Healthcare: 

  • Certificate IV in Ageing Support Certificate IV in Fitness 
  • Certificate III in Health Administration 
  • Certificate IV in Leisure and Health 
  • Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting 
  • Diploma of Mental Health 
  • Diploma of Nursing 
  • Diploma of Practice Management 
  • Diploma of Work Health and Safety 
  • Statement of Attainment in Medical Records Coding 

 

Also check out Health Industry – Australian Apprenticeship Pathways 

 

Here’s just a few paths into Resources & Mining: 

  • Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations 
  • Certificate II in Drilling Operations 
  • Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician 
  • Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology 
  • Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations 

 

Also check out My Skills Construction & Mining 

 

Here’s just a few paths into Digital Technologies and Cyber Security: 

  • Advanced Diploma of Information Technology Project Management 
  • Certificate IV in Cyber Security 
  • Certificate I, II or III in Information, Digital Media and Technology 
  • Certificate IV in Information Technology 
  • Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Interactive Media) 
  • Certificate IV in Spatial Information Services 
  • Diploma of Database Design and Development 
  • Diploma of Information Technology 
  • Diploma of Information Technology Networking 
  • Statement of Attainment in Introduction to 3D Printing and Design 
  • Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Robotics and Coding 

 

Engineering 

Here’s just a few paths into Engineering: 

  • Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) 
  • Certificate II in Aeroskills 
  • Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade 
  • Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade 
  • Certificate II in Engineering – Production Technology 
  • Certificate IV in Maritime Operations 
  • Diploma of Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering 
  • Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering 
  • Diploma of Engineering – Advanced Trade 
  • Diploma of Engineering – Technical 
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Engineering 

 

MONASH ENGINEERING GIRLS (MEG) 

Be part of an innovative program for high school students and explore engineering.

Monash Engineering Girls (MEG) is an engagement program designed for young women who want to know about the possibilities of a career in engineering. If you like maths and science, are creative, a problem solver, enjoy working in a team and designing things, engineering might be the perfect career choice for you. 

 

Find out more here.