CAREERS

Work Experience

Students from Years 10 to 12 have the opportunity to undertake 'Work Experience' to develop their awareness of appropriate attitudes and behaviour in real work environments, to explore employment and career options, to develop contacts with potential employers and to observe the use made of skills taught in school subjects. 

Work Experience at Lilydale High School can occur at any time within the school year, for up to 5 school days or 10 days, utilising part or all of the school holidays.

Students interested in completing Work Experience, should speak to a Careers Practitioner who will inform them of necessary processes and forms required to complete Work Experience.

Tax File Numbers

Any student will need at Tax File Number if they start work (part-time and full-time) and all students planning on a tertiary education require one when they start.

Importantly, current Year 12 students are reminded that they will be requested to provide their Tax File Number (TFN) on enrolment to TAFE or university next year, so it is worthwhile getting an application submitted early! 

Students must now apply for a TFN online and have their identity verified through an interview at a participating Australia Post Office. 

To apply and also to find out about participating Post Offices, visit  Apply for a TFN

Victorian Careers Show 2020

Friday 17 April and Saturday 18 April

9 am to 3 pm

Exhibition Pavilion 1

Melbourne Showgrounds

ASCOT VALE

The Hansen Scholarship

The Hansen Scholarship Program is a flagship scholarship program at the University of Melbourne.  Commencing in 2020, the Hansen Scholarship offers 20 talented students a generous package of accommodation, financial support, mentoring and pastoral care. 

Eligible students need to be Australian citizens or permanent residents, be currently in Year 12 student this year and will commence study at the University of Melbourne in 2021.  Applicants anticipating an ATAR of 90.00 and experiencing difficult financial circumstances should consider applying.

Applications have already opened and close on 9 March 2020.  Find out more and/or apply at The Hansen Scholarship

LaTrobe University Experience Clever 

Uni Experience Day

Experience Clever gives you the chance to experience uni for a day by taking part in fun and dynamic workshops led by real lecturers. Year 10, 11 and 12 students and their parents are invited to get hands-on and discover what being a uni student is really like.

You’ll attend workshops, lectures, seminars and meet the academics who’ll be teaching your course. Chat with current students and get the inside scoop on Life at La Trobe and what to expect when you study with us.

Friday 3 April

9.00 am – 3.30 pm

Union Hall, La Trobe University

Melbourne Campus Union Building

ACU University Experience Day

Would you like to sample uni life before you enrol to study at ACU? Attend our free University Experience day. Tailored to your study area of interest, the day gives insight into on-campus life as a uni student. Explore your local campus and experience student life.

As a program participant, you’ll spend a day at your local campus where you’ll be able to:

• participate in hands-on workshops related to your degree of choice
• meet staff and current students
• explore your local ACU campus
• learn about industries and careers
• get helpful tips on preparing for university
• soak up the campus atmosphere

Choose a workshop from a range of study areas, which may include nursing, midwifery, business, paramedicine, education, philosophy, physiotherapy, psychology, public health, exercise science and lots more.

Tuesday 30 June  

ACU Melbourne

Registrations open soon. To register your interest click on the link.

Experience Angliss Days

This will be a great day for students that are interested in a world of foods!

Students will learn from our experts and have the opportunity to experience cookery, patisserie and food science demo workshops.

Thursday 9 April 

9:30 am - 1:30 pm 

William Angliss Institute

Melbourne CBD

Recommended for students in Years 9-12, the day also includes a catered lunch.

Places are strictly limited. Click the link to register; 

ComparED

The ComparED website provides prospective students with relevant and transparent information about Australian higher education institutions from the perspective of current students and recent graduates. 

Students can explore and compare the quality of higher education institutions and study areas they are interested in, based on the experiences of others. 

The ComparED website allows students to compare specific institutions and/or study areas.  The data available is sourced from the Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) surveys. 

Visit ComparED and explore and compare institutions and study areas based on real life student experiences.

Apprenticeships

Why should I do one?

More than half (56.6%) of respondents of the recently released Apprentice and Trainee Experience and Destinations 2019 survey by NCVER took up apprenticeships or traineeships for employment-related reasons. The good news is that a large majority of those who finished their apprenticeship – almost 88% - were employed after they completed their training. This was even higher for those who finished a trade apprenticeship, with over 91% employed after they completed their training.

In the trades, more than one-third of people surveyed said their primary motivation to undertake a trade was their desire to work in that type of job (38%). The other top reasons included gaining a recognised qualification or certificate (19%). In non-trade occupations, more people did a traineeship or apprenticeship because it was a requirement for their jobs (22.9%).

The survey also demonstrated that there are benefits of doing an apprenticeship, even for those who ended up not completing one. While completers of apprenticeships or traineeships saw benefits in terms of employment, getting a job or gaining extra skills and knowledge – 38% of non-completers reported gaining in knowledge, experience, and additional skills despite not completing the training. In fact, 43% of non-completers were employed in the same occupation as their apprenticeship or traineeship.

To find out more about doing an Australian Apprenticeship and finding an apprenticeship, visit the AAPathways website.

Career In Focus - ENGINEER

Engineering is an occupation with extremely wide reach. The term 'Engineering' covers many fields and, by extension, many skills. Engineers are scientists, inventors, designers, builders and great thinkers. They improve the state of the world, amplify human capability and make people's lives safer and easier.

Engineering skills include:

• the scientific method
• social, cultural and economic awareness
• mathematics
• biology, chemistry, physics and other areas of science
• creativity
• teamwork

Engineering disciplines cover:

• Mechanics and the construction of tools and machines of all sizes, from the nano scale to entire manufacturing facilities.
• The creation of cars, trains, ships, boats, aircraft and all other vehicles.
• The design and production of chemical compounds.
• Operations of businesses and cities.
• Entertainment, industry, construction, transport, healthcare, defence and more!

Listed below are over 35 engineering bachelor’s degrees offered at most universities in Victoria.  Students should note that unless otherwise indicated* all engineering degrees require at the very least English or EAL, and Maths: Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Specialist Mathematics.  Courses with an ^ also require Chemistry or Physics.

For a comprehensive list of all courses, their prerequisites and double degrees on offer, visit VTAC. 

Tim Kogelman and Craig Harris