Careers Update

Job Skills Expo

A couple of weeks ago our Year 11 and 12 Vocational Major students visited the Jobs Skills Expo at Lardner Park, exploring a wide range of career pathways, hands on trades, training opportunities and future employers. Students were able to interact with the exhibitors, speaking directly with industry professionals and gaining valuable insight into what's possible, from apprenticeships and TAFE to employment and further study the day was full of practical advice. A huge thank you to the Baw Baw Latrobe LLEN  who provided the opportunity for our students to network.

VTAC

Our Year 12 students have begun the process of their VTAC (Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre) applications with careers running sessions throughout each week. Students are supported during this entire process. Next Wednesday, Federation University will be presenting to our Year 12 students about all things VTAC. 

The fee for a VTAC application is listed in the below chart.

It is strongly recommended that senior students, both Year 11 and 12, attend as many open days as possible as this will ensure they have made an informed choice when selecting courses. If you are unable to attend the open days, please don’t hesitate to contact the University directly to speak with faculty or to organise a private tour. Attending open days gives students the opportunity to learn how an institution works, where it is, what opportunities are available and how you feel about the environment, people and courses. You can meet staff and students, see facilities, experience the on-campus culture and ask lots of questions. It’s a good idea to visit open days for all the institutions you’re interested in studying at so you can feel prepared and be confident in your decisions when listing courses in your VTAC preference list. 

Here is the link to the Universities and RTO open days for 2025. If you have missed the open days, please don’t hesitate to contact the University directly to speak with faculty or to organise a private tour.  Open days.

Accommodation On Campus 

Any Year 12 students considering living on campus at university next year will need to apply as soon as applications are open via each university website. On-campus accommodation options fill very quickly.

Year 9 Morrisby 

As part of our Careers Education program, all Year 9 students will sit the Morrisby online career assessments in August. This engaging program helps students discover their strengths, interests and potential career pathways while also providing personalised subject suggestions for future study. 

The assessment is completed online at school and includes a series of quizzes and questions covering areas such as verbal, numerical, abstract and spatial reasoning, as well as interests and personality preferences. Students will also access a 30-minute appointment with a trained Morrisby counsellor who will sit and unpack the detailed report with the student in December. 

To participate, parents/guardians need to provide permission via Compass. Please log in and open the event – ‘My Career Insights’ and submit your consent as soon as possible. 

What is the USI? 

You may have heard of the Unique Student Identifier – or USI. It’s made up of ten letters and numbers and is your education number for life. All students doing nationally recognised training, be it a VET in Schools course, First Aid training or applying to university, must have a USI. 

Why do I need a USI? 

Without a USI, you won’t be able to access Commonwealth supported places or HELP loans and you won’t receive your statement of attainment, qualification or award upon completion of your studies. 

Who should get a USI? 

If you’re considering a VET in Schools course for next year or if you’re in Year 12 and thinking about further education, create your USI without delay! 

How do I get a USI? 

The process is simple and can be completed in less than five minutes using one form of identification, such as a birth certificate or driver’s license. 

I’ve forgotten my USI 

If you’ve already created a USI but have forgotten your details, you can easily find your USI by following a few simple steps.

Using your USI 

A USI also empowers you to take ownership of your education and training journey. With a USI, you can access your VET outcomes online in the form of an authenticated USI VET transcript. 

Your VET transcript can be used: 

as a credit transfer or to demonstrate pre-requisites for further training as a backup, if the original documentation is lost and cannot be replaced, to provide qualifications to employers and licensing bodies to reduce unnecessary retraining that can result from lost credentials.

If you would like more help or information about the USI, please visit:

For students | Unique Student Identifier (usi.gov.au)

Careers Support

We are available as a support for students and parents/guardians who have any questions. Please feel free to contact the Careers Team: 

Kirsty Mitchell ph: 5127 9225 or kirsty.mitchell@education.vic.gov.au 

Alisha Disisto ph: 5127 9264 or alisha.disisto@education.vic.gov.au