Careers & Pathways
Senior School Years 9 -12... In case you missed it
Year 12 Students - VTAC Applications and SEAS
A reminder that timely VTAC applications close on at 5pm on Monday 29 September. At this stage, students must:
Submit their course preferences via the VTAC portal
Pay the $80 application fee
⚠️ Please note: If payment is not made by this date, the application fee increases to $160.
Students can still adjust their preferences up until 12pm, Friday 13th December.
For students applying for SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme), applications (including all supporting documentation) are due by Friday 10th October at 5:00pm. More details are available here:
https://vtac.edu.au/access/seas.html
📅 Key VTAC dates can be found here: https://vtac.edu.au/dates.html
Applying for Undergraduate Teaching Courses? Don’t Forget Casper!
If you are planning to apply for undergraduate teaching courses through VTAC, please check whether you are required to complete the Casper test and book in early.
What is Casper?
Casper is an online, non-cognitive test designed to assess an applicant’s personal and professional attributes. It is a requirement for many initial teacher education courses in Victoria. To find out if Casper is needed, look under the Selection Requirements section of the VTAC course entry. Learn more about preparing for Casper here: Casper Test Prep
Key Information
You must register at least 2 days before your chosen test date.
To be eligible for offers, you must complete Casper by the final test date for each VTAC offer round.
Some universities (e.g. ACU, Monash) use alternatives to Casper, but most require it.
Deakin University requires Casper but will reimburse the cost when you enrol.
If you are applying to multiple Education courses, sitting Casper is usually the simplest option.
Always read the VTAC Course Requirements carefully!
2025 Casper Test Dates
Sunday 24 August – 10am AEST
Thursday 11 September – 7pm AEST
Sunday 5 October – 10am AEDT - Recommended (before exams begin)
Tuesday 4 November – 7pm AEDT
Thursday 4 December – 7pm AEDT
Please note: If you do not complete Casper (or an institution’s specific requirement), you will not be considered for teaching courses. If you have any questions or need help registering, please contact Mrs Dennison or Mr Knowles.
Nursing & Midwifery Applicants
English Language Proficiency Declaration Form
If you’re applying for a nursing or midwifery course through VTAC, you’ll need to submit an English Language Proficiency Declaration once you’ve added any such courses to your preferences. This is a requirement to be considered for offers in nursing and midwifery.
What you need to do:
Log into your VTAC accountGo to your Dashboard, find the “Course Requirements” section, then to “Additional Tasks.” That’s where the Declaration Form is.
Choose the correct pathway (one of three options):
AHPRA Registration Pathway: If you already hold registration (Enrolled Nurse, Registered Nurse, or Midwifery), provide your AHPRA number. – this is not relevant to us.
Primary Language Pathway: If English is your primary language and you have completed at least six years of schooling (with at least two years at secondary level) where all instruction and assessment was in English in specific countries (e.g. Australia, NZ, UK, US, South Africa, Ireland) – this is what most students will select.
English Test Pathway: If you plan to or have already sat a recognised English test (like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, OET) by VTAC’s documentation deadline. You’ll need to upload your test results into your VTAC account. – for EAL and/or international students.
3. Submit any required supporting documentation. Depending on the pathway you pick, there may be extra documents needed. Upload them via the “Submit Course Application Documents” section of VTAC.
Why this matters:
Without the completed Declaration Form, you won’t meet all the requirements for nursing or midwifery course applications via VTAC.
Choosing the correct pathway and providing documentation ensures your application won’t be delayed or ineligible.
For full details, see VTAC’s guide: Nursing & Midwifery English Language Proficiency Declaration Form VTAC
If you’re unsure or need help, please reach out to Mrs Dennison or Mr Knowles.
September Holidays
University & TAFE Activities, Tours and Workshops
Many institutions are offering a range of exciting activities for students across different year levels. From exploring courses and campuses to taking part in interactive and engaging workshops, there’s something for everyone—whether you’re researching future study options or simply looking for something worthwhile to do over the holidays.
These programs give students the chance to:
Learn more about specific courses and career pathways
Experience campus life firsthand
Take part in hands-on activities and events designed to build skills and confidence
📎 Please see the attached document for full details, including links to booking pages and further information.
Career News
Items in the 5 September Career News include:
Dates to Diarise in Term 3
New Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Master of Physiotherapy at Swinburne University
VCE Revision Workshops
Difference between a Coroner and Medical Examiner
Torrens University
Studying Law at RMIT
Studying the Bachelor of Oral Health at the University of Melbourne
VCE Extension Studies on offer in 2026
Physiotherapy Degrees in Victoria in 2025
Science Degrees in Victoria in 2025
Snapshot of Whitehouse Institute of Design in 2025
Items in the 12 September Career News include :
Dates to Diarise in Term 3
VTAC 2026 Upcoming Key Dates
Studying Science at the University of Melbourne
Undergraduate Webinar Series at La Trobe University
Health Student Experience Days at Monash University
Westpac Young Technologists Scholarships
Diploma of Nursing Pathway at Box Hill Institute
On-demand Webinars at Deakin University
Psychology Degrees in Victoria in 2025
Speech Pathology and Audiology Degrees in Victoria in 2025
Snapshot of William Angliss Institute (WAI) in 2025
Items in the 19 September Career News include:
Dates to Diarise in Term 4
Reminder: VTAC 2026 Upcoming Key Dates
Bachelor of Educational Studies at ACU
News from Monash University
Experience Day Workshops
Accounting Careers
Computer Science vs. IT
Diploma in General Studies (DiGS) at the University of Melbourne
Open Day Thursday at Holmesglen Institute
RMIT: ATARs for International Students
Richmond Institute Final Information Session for 2025
Agriculture Degrees in Victoria in 2025
Human Resources Courses in Victoria in 2025
Snapshot of CQU – Melbourne Campus in 2025
Jessie Dennison
den@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au
Tim Knowles
kno@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au
Careers Practitioners