Pathways and Transition

JTC Career Tools

Thank you for taking the time to read through the Pathways and Transition component of the JTC weekly newsletter. To get in touch regarding matters concerning Pathways and Transition, please contact Jane Hedley, Head of Pathways and Transition: 9383 0416 or jane.hedley@cewa.edu.au 

In this week’s Pathways and Transition newsletter read about:

• How the Pathways and Transition office can help
• Tertiary education updates (early offers, course guides, scholarships, information evenings)
• ATAR revision workshops
• TISC guide
• Perth Big Day In (Careers in Tech. for secondary students)
• Victorian Law Week 
• Parent education: career conversations with young people
• Apprenticeships and traineeships
• Defence Industry careers 
• Farming gap years
• Gap years in NZ and UK
• Medicine resources
• Senior School in focus
• Year 10 in Focus 
• People with a disability in focus
• Career Insights: Clinical neuropsychologist; freelance journalist
• Snapshot: Bond University

How can the Pathways and Transition office help you?

UNIVERSITY UPDATES

Early Offers Now Available

All universities in WA have made early offers available for 2023. 

• If you apply early, you gain no advantage over those who apply later in the year. 
• If you are not sure what courses you want to do, get some free career advice from the Pathways and Transition office and your university of choice before you apply. 

Here is a document authored by our friends at Career Tools that gives an overview of the early application and offers process universities across Australia.

University Course Guides: 2023

Students looking to engage in tertiary study at university (particularly Year 12 students) may wish to spend some time browsing through university course guides to gain an awareness of all courses and majors of interest. Most universities add and/or change courses and course majors from year to year. Here are some links to the 2023 course guides for WA universities. Be sure to look for the undergraduate guides in the first instance:

1 June Curtin Year 11 and 12 Parent Information Evening

Curtin New ATAR Achievement Scholarship

How much will it cost you to go to uni?

Curtin introduced a new Scholarship for 2023 to encourage students to focus on their studies in Year 12. The ATAR Achievement Scholarship provides a payment of $3,000 to Year 12 applicants who achieve a final ATAR three points above their predicted ATAR score.

The ATAR Achievement Scholarship applies to undergraduate courses except the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery.

Applying for the scholarship is easy – students simply apply for admission to a Curtin course through TISC with Curtin as their first preference.

Applicants who achieve an ATAR of 96+ will be awarded the Curtin Excellence Scholarship which is of higher value.

Curtin Undergraduate Course Guide published

The Curtin 2023 Undergraduate Course Guide is now available to view online. 

Discover new information about careers, Australian and global study opportunities, our accommodation offerings and course information.

View the 2023 Undergraduate Course Guide

Links to 2023 Curtin Guides

Faculty specific Curtin course guides for 2023 are also now available online:

• UG Guide
• Business and Law Guide
• Health Sciences Guide
• Humanities Guide
• Engineering Guide
• Science Guide

Curtin University Medical Information Session Recording

If you missed the Curtin Medicine Information Session, you can find a recording HERE.

Curtin New Digital Innovation and Fabrication Design Major

Innovation is a key driver in design of future technologies, and manufacturing products. 

The National Careers Institute identified 4 key job growth areas to the year 2026:

• Health care and social assistance
• Professional, scientific and technical services
• Education and training
• Accommodation and food services.

Each of these requires innovation in the design and development of products and services. 

Check details of this 3 year course HERE

More Curtin Faculty Updates

• Science and Engineering: Bachelor of Science in 2023 will have double majors, minors and specialisations. Entry into Bachelor of Science ATAR will be 70 in 2023 (note: some courses may still have prerequisite requirements).
   
• Business and Law: For all career practitioners, educators and parents. Curtin's newest microcredential launched just last month and is a collaboration with Stanford University, Curtin and the Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN). Explore Design Thinking to design your own career and life. Enrol in May to receive 80% off fees for Designing Your Future with Curtin Credentials.
   
• Health Sciences: Our Health courses are extremely popular, and with limited places, we recommend students place another course from this faculty in their preferences to potentially course switch later. Keep a look out on our events webpage over the year to check for opportunities to tour the Health facilities

Curtin Increases Entry Requirements for Teacher Education Degrees

As part of its quest to develop outstanding teachers, Curtin has diversified and intensified its entry requirements: 

Non-academic entry requirement: 

Curtin University School of Education Qualtrics Questionnaire for all applicants

For entry to initial teacher education (ITE) courses, you will need to meet both the academic and non-academic entry requirements.

To meet the non-academic entry requirements, applicants must demonstrate they have the key characteristics, attributes and motivations common to effective teachers, as outlined by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL).

To demonstrate this, you will need to complete an online Qualtrics questionnaire as part of your application. The questionnaire must be completed no more than one year prior to application.

You can find the questionnaire HERE.

The Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education) has prerequisites for certain majors.

Please see the list below:

Support for New Students

All West Australian universities are increasing their support for students:

• To make good course choices.
• To succeed in their studies once they get to university.

Find more information about the Curtin support program HERE. 

Notre Dame Open Day Rescheduled

Open Day has been rescheduled! Sunday 21 August

Save the date for our 2022 Open Day at our campus on Sunday 21 August! Register your interest today to be the first to know when the updated schedule is released.

Notre Dame Undergraduate Course Guide

Why study that course? Why study at Notre Dame?

Check out the new Notre Dame Undergraduate Course Guide for 2023. 

WAAPA 2023 Course Guide

If you are interested in a career in the arts, you can find WAAPA courses in:

• Aboriginal performance
• Acting & Screen Performance
• Arts and Cultural Management
• Dance
• Music and Music Theatre
• Performing Arts
• Production Design. 

You can find the Course Guide HERE. 

7 June Murdoch Law & Criminology Open Night

Want a career in law or criminology?

• Hear from Murdoch students as they describe their personal stories and gain insights into what it's like to study law or criminology at Murdoch 
• See how you can tailor your degree to expand your career options - and your way of thinking
• Learn about Murdoch’s Clinical Legal Education program, and how it can provide you with valuable experience within a legal practice, working on real cases with real clients
• Hear about Murdoch’s successful mooting program, which will provide you with the opportunity to develop your advocacy and reasoning skills in local and international competitions
• Learn about combining your criminology degree with a Forensic Biology and Toxicology or Psychology degree to broaden your horizons and job prospects.
• Learn about Murdoch’s study abroad and internship opportunities available in Italy, Switzerland, India and Germany
• Ask questions about the application process, scholarships and support services 

Schedule

• 5.30pm: Optional discipline 'taster'
• 6:15pm: Registrations & Information Session
• 7:30pm: Exhibition

Courses you will hear about

• Law
• Business Law
• Legal Studies
• Crime Science
• Criminal Behaviour
• White Collar & Corporate Crime

8 June ECU Engineering and Technology Showcase

Come to our information evening and tour facilities, talk to our teaching staff, meet student leaders and discover why your Engineering and Technology career starts at ECU.

Study in some of the best-equipped, industry‑grade engineering labs in Australia, with the opportunity to work on real‑world projects and develop strong contacts through industry engagements, events and internships.

6 – 7.30pm Joondalup Campus 

14 June Murdoch Creative Arts and Communications

• Find out where these courses can take you in your career
• Learn from current students about the practical experiences and opportunities available while you're studying
• Find out how to gain entry to a creative degree with a media portfolio
• Ask questions about the application process, scholarships and support services

21 June Murdoch Health Sciences

Attend our open night and find out everything you need to know about studying an undergraduate in health from some of our leading academics and current students.

You’ll have the opportunity to explore the wide range of courses we offer, hear the real experiences of our students and explore our campus by taking an optional tour of our industry-standard facilities, including our nursing simulation suites, sports science centre and chiropractic clinic.

 28 June Murdoch Engineering and Information Technology

• Hear first-hand from our academics about what to expect whilst studying engineering
• Take a tour of our facilities, including the Engineering Pilot Plant - the only one of its kind in WA
• Hear from current students about their real-world industry experiences and hands-on learning
• Ask questions about the application process, scholarships and support services

5 July Murdoch Enviro & Conservation Sciences, Vet & Agriculture 

• Hear first-hand from our students and academics about what to expect whilst studying science
• See how you can tailor your degree to expand your career options - and your way of thinking
• Ask questions about the application process, scholarships and support services
• Take a tour of our facilities, including the Veterinary Anatomy Museum
• Find out why a science degree from Murdoch will make you stand out from the crowd

UWA Residential College Webinar

The best way to find out what living on campus is really like is to ask our current residents. If you missed the UWA Accommodation webinar during Open Day Online – or simply wish to watch it again – we’ve kept it safe for you here.

Some of the topics covered by our five residents include:

• How to choose the right college for you
• What to expect during Orientation Week
• Why living so close to campus can help your study/life balance
• Plus, so much more!

Watch the webinar, visit our website or email residentialcolleges@uwa.edu.au for more details.

St George’s College, UWA 

Main Offer Round – NOW OPEN !

St George’s College have just concluded our Early Offer Round with offers sent for up to 40% of available places. The Main Offer Round is now open and will close on: 31 August 2022. 

ONLY 60 places remaining for Semester 1, 2023.

Similarly, to last year, the college is anticipated to be over-subscribed for 2023.It is important for Year 12 students interested in a residential place at St George’s to apply for the Main Offer Round as soon as possible. There are only 60 places remaining available for Semester 1 2023’s intake.

Who should Apply?

The applicant who thrives at St George’s College and whom we are seeking to attract are those who are:

• Academically purposeful
• Community contributors
• Culturally active

Mini Tour Morning & Mini Open Day during July school holidays - Save the Date -

12 July, Tuesday:       Mini Tour Morning; time (TBC).

16th July, Saturday:      Mini Open Day; Time (TBC) 

Register your interest at: https://stgc.uwa.edu.au

Are you a UWA Future Student Athlete? 

UWA Sport are pleased to invite your students in Years 10-12 to join the UWA Sport Future Student Athlete Program!

This program is designed to provide high school students in Years 10-12 a unique insight into student athlete life at UWA and the support they will receive as a UWA student.

Registered future students gain an exclusive opportunity to:

• Learn about the key academic, social, athletic and career benefits of the UWA Sport Student Athlete Development Program 
• Learn about scholarships, funding and other financial assistance available to student athletes at UWA
• Acquire a direct point of contact at the University, and so much more!

The UWA Sport Performance team are also available for in-person Student Athlete presentations on the program offering.

For more information or to arrange a presentation, email performance@sport.uwa.edu.au.

University preparation courses deliver success

If you want to go to university but didn’t get the ATAR you need, or if you are not certain what course to take, a university preparation course will help you to clarify your ideas before you start paying fees. 

You will learn:

• how to do university assignments and referencing, 
• what to expect and how to study at university and 
• make friends in a safe, uncompetitive environment before you start on your degree. 

All universities in Western Australia run preparation courses.

First in Family Success Tips for all Students Starting Uni

Students who are the First in (their) Family to go to university have got their own site designed to help them succeed. 

It has great tips, including a many based on what other students thought school leavers should know.  Find First in Family HERE.

Murdoch First in Family RISE Student Applications

Murdoch University has recently undertaken a review of its ‘RISE’ ATAR adjustment program, and students who are the first in their family to attend university will now be eligible for an adjustment.

June ATAR Revision Programs

Find a revision program near you and choose which one suits you best. 

For information go to the In Focus blog post of West Australian courses HERE. 

ATAR Revision Programs 

If you are planning to go to university in 2023 or if you plan to apply for a competitive VET course, you may be interested in doing at least one ATAR holiday revision program. 

You can find a list of some of the main programs in WA HERE. 

TISC University Admissions Information 2021-2024

TISCOnline - Course Prerequisites

TISC is the Tertiary Institutions Services Centre. It is the Centre that organizes applications to universities across Western Australia 

Find information about:

• Guaranteed ATARS
• Minimum ATAR
• Selection Ran
• Lowest Offered Rank

Perth Big Day In Perth - 22 July (Careers in Tech)

Join us at Curtin University for the 2022 BiG Day In Perth on Friday 22 July 2022.  Hear from organisations such as Bankwest, BHP, Technology One, Microsoft, Woolworths, Adobe and more to come to learn where a career in technology can take you.

See the program here. 

CAREER CONVERSATIONS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE

Parents as Career Coaches $30 event in Fremantle

Help your children get the best start on their careers.

About this event

A straight-talking presentation giving parents & carers ideas on how and where to start. It is aimed at participants who want to help a young person with their career opportunities and employability skills.

Tue 5 Jul | 6-7.30pm | $30 | Bookings required

Tips for talking to your teen about their career

From Study Work Grow: 11 Tips For Talking to Your Teen About Their Career

APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS

Register now for McMahon’s Apprenticeships and Traineeships

McMahon’s is one of the biggest and most highly rated employers of apprentices. Register your interest in a McMahon’s apprenticeship HERE. 

Woodside

Woodside isn’t recruiting yet, but you can register your interest HERE. 

Incentives and Wage subsidies for Employing Apprentices and Trainees

The Department of Training and Workforce Development have provided a flyer outlining the various employment incentives available to employers of trainees or apprentices. 

Click here to access the flyer, or here to access the factsheet outlining the Federal Government Incentives.

Bricklaying Apprenticeship Jobs Available NOW

Do you want to earn while you learn? Are you looking for career in the building and construction industry? Now is the time to get started! With strong demand for new apprentices to join the industry we currently have multiple vacancies in Bricklaying Apprenticeship. 

The Australian Apprenticeship Pathways website aapathways.com.au is your first stop if you are looking for information about apprenticeships and traineeships.

Information includes:

• Job and Training Descriptions –2500 job descriptions filtered by state, choice of industry or keyword.
• Job Pathways Charts – examples of potential career pathways that can begin with an Australian apprenticeship.
• Pre-apprenticeship Finder – find a pre-apprenticeship in the industry of your choice by location.
• Practice Aptitude Quizzes – general industry based literacy & numeracy quizzes illustrating the levels required when undertaking Australian Apprenticeships qualifications
• Literacy and Numeracy Quizzes – Interactive quizzes to gauge if you are apprenticeship ready.
• Career Interest Explorer – A quiz to understand which type of career or work one is best suited for.

College of Electrical Training Open Day - 16 July

CET’s Open Day is here again, and this year it's held on Saturday 16 July 2022 at both Joondalup and Jandakot campuses.

CET welcomes students and their families to find out about our pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship pathways courses at our annual Open Day.

Excited about a career in the electrical industry?

Open Day is always an ideal opportunity for high school students considering a career in the electrical industry to find out more about studying to gain an electrical apprenticeship pathway at CET. 

Electrical Group Training (EGT), the largest employer of electrical apprentices in the country, will also be in attendance to speak with students about potential employment opportunities. 

Pop in with the family to enjoy a free sausage sizzle and giveaways from our sponsors. We look forward to seeing you there!

Register to attend:

• JANDAKOT: HERE
• JOONDALUP: HERE

Busy Sisters - women in trades mentoring program

This is a Commonwealth government mentoring program designed to support girls and women in trade careers. The Busy sisters mentoring program runs over 6 months and provides weekly support from Tradeswomen. 

Bricklaying Apprenticeship Program 

With fancy bricklaying, the future of skilled bricklayers is looking good. This video is about a new bricklaying apprenticeship program

Defence Industry Career Advice

A dedicated defence industry team is available at the Rockingham Jobs and Skills Centre to provide advice about jobs, careers, and training pathways into the defence industry.

All services are free, and available to anyone in WA!

To contact the team; call or email or drop in for a chat.

T: 08 9599 8655 E: defence.careers@smtafe.wa.edu.au

Defence Force Gap Year – Apply Now

Some of the roles for 2022 are already full. If you are interested in doing a Defence Force Gap Year next year apply now. 

There is a broad range of programs that you can engage in during your Gap Year. You can check out your choices HERE. 

Become an IT expert in the Navy

It you are interested in a career in IT consider going into the navy. There aren’t many places where IT systems are more vital and advanced. 

Defence force systems are the best. They have to be. People’s lives are at risk. 

If you are interested in doing a computing degree check out opportunities in the navy HERE.

Letz Live Gap Year (NZ, UK)

Letz Live is an organization that has established relationships with over 200 prominent schools globally and they make several hundred gap year placements, annually. Peruse their website to be guided through the whole process. You can also book a Letz Live online information session to hear about their gap years to New Zealand and the United Kingdom: Information Sessions | Gap Year and Working Holidays (letzlive.org)

Farming Gap Year

Want to spend your gap year travelling around the country, experiencing life in the country, and gaining valuable work experience? 

MEDICINE NEWS  - Do you want to study Medicine? 

MedEntry 

MedEntry is a government-accredited Registered Training Organisation specialising in UCAT preparation. MedEntry offers discounts of 40% for groups of two or more, and many other discounts including for those nominated by their teacher. For more information, please visit www.MedEntry.edu.au

Getting into medicine blog

WA Careers newsletter InFocus Careers has a detailed blog post about getting into medicine in WA. The post is written in response to people not understanding the difference between an UNDERGRADUATE and a POST GRADUATE degree. 

Medicine across Australia

Medicine is a highly competitive course at all universities across Australia. If students are serious about studying Medicine, they ought to consider making multiple applications to institutions across Australia. Here is a Medicine matrix resource that gives a snapshot of the application requirements and processes for tertiary institutions that offer Medicine, across all of Australia. 

Medical Specialty Fact Sheets

NSW Health has compiled an extensive list of extremely useful fact sheets to assist students in making more informed career choices about the many careers in the health industry, and to ensure their career plans not only fulfil their personal aspirations but also align with the needs of the industry.  Students keen on finding out more about what the job is about, whether or not there is a shortage, etc. are encouraged to browse the following link on NSW Health - Medical Career Planning. 

SENIOR STUDENTS IN FOCUS

Deciding where to belong for Year 12s

These tips and tricks are a start towards supporting Year 12s to decide where they want to belong next year. 

There is research being undertaken to identify just how we can best support students who have had such disruptions to their education. 

These tips may help while we wait for research results. 

Years 7 to 12 WAAPA Music Theatre School 

We welcome students who are passionate about Music Theatre and want to be challenged to expand their skills within a supportive community of peers and professional staff. 

Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: $525 per term

Years 7 to 12 WAAPA Acting and Performance Making 

WAAPA’s Acting and Performance Making students have the opportunity to increase their confidence as they apply their skills to stage and screen performances. 

Course details

Dates: Sundays for 8 weeks per term Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm  Cost: $525 per term

2022 WACE Manual Out

This is the official manual that delivers key information about the WA Certificate of Education. 

You can download a copy of the WACE manual for 2022 HERE. 

2022 SCSA Year 12 Handbook Part I

Part 1 of the SCSA Information for all Students is out now. 

This is the one with:

• important dates, 
• how to use the student portal (you must complete the Student Declaration and Permission by 8 September)
• information about the WACEChecker 
• special exam arrangements
• how to meet literacy and numeracy requirements
• school assessments

You need to be familiar with the Year 12 Information Handbook if you are in Year 12.

Part II, Examinations will be out later in the year. 

YEAR 10 IN FOCUS

1 June, Curtin Parent Information Evening

Register HERE.

Curtin Year 10 Explore your options Guide

The Curtin Year 10 Guide may assist Year 10 students and their parents to get some clarity about the career direction they want to take. 

It is a useful resource for Year 10s no matter what university they want to go to. 

18 July ECU YEAR 10 Subject Selection Evening 

Are you currently in Year 10 and trying to choose subjects for next year? Well grab your parents and come along to ECU’s Year 10 Subject Selection Information Session!

If you don't know what subjects to pick next year or you just want to find out about uni and the courses ECU offer, this is a great opportunity to have a chat with ECU’s friendly Future Student Engagement Team!

Register and attend on the night and go into the draw to win a Lenovo tablet or Instax Mini*

*Please visit https://www.ecu.edu.au/competitions/overview for competition terms and conditions.

When: Monday 18 July 2022   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (UTC+08)

Location: Building 7 Room 102, 270 Joondalup Drive, ECU Joondalup Campus, Joondalup 

School Based Traineeships in the Public Sector for 2023

The public sector School-based Traineeship provides students entering Year 11 an exciting opportunity to gain on the job experience through paid employment.

Over the 18 month traineeship students work towards a Certificate II in Government (Public Administration) which counts towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).

Around July each year the Public Sector Commission calls for applications from Year 10 public and private school students and supports agencies with recruitment. Find out more below.

• Information for students
  Find out more about the program and how to apply.
• Information for schools and VET coordinators
  Find out more about the program and downloadable resources.

Curtin Year 10 Explore your options Guide

The Curtin Year 10 Guide came out last month, but you may have missed it. By going through the Guide, you may get some clarity about the career direction you want to take. 

It is a useful resource for Year 10s no matter what university they want to go to. 

PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY IN FOCUS

2023 Curtin Students 

If you have a disability and plan to go to Curtin in 2023, register with Curtin’s AccessABILITY Unit so that staff are aware that you will be attending and of any specific services they need to provide to ensure your best opportunity to succeed. 

Genius Armoury opportunity for Neurodiverse People

Genius Armoury offers a range of courses to help introduce neurodiverse individuals to cybersecurity, exploring some of the fundamentals of coding, threats, and exploits, networking, and more. Available to anyone and free to complete, modules only take around 30 minutes to complete.

Successful completion of the program may provide eligibility to those located in Western Australia for enrol in a Bachelor of Science course in Cybersecurity at Curtin without an eligible ATAR, through the Portfolio entry system.

CAREER INSIGHT

 What does a Clinical Neuropsychologist do?

A clinical neuropsychologist specialises in the assessing and diagnosing of brain impairment and how this affects thinking skills, emotions, behaviour and personality. These specialists are also involved in the rehabilitation and management of the effects of brain impairment and often work with other health professionals.

To find out more about a career as a Clinical Neuropsychologist, visit Clinical Neuropsychologist.

 What is a Freelance Journalist?

A freelance journalist is a writer who is self-employed.  They complete contract work, single pieces or regular assignments for newspapers, magazines, companies, and other organizations.  They often sell their services or work by the piece, by the hour or by the day—sometimes freelance journalists even sell their work by the word.  In other words, a freelance journalist is not committed to one employer long-term and works independently.

Snapshots: Bond University

Finish your degree up to a year ahead of the rest

At Bond, you won’t lose time with long breaks between semesters. Bond run three full semesters a year, with intakes in January, May and September. This means that you can complete a standard bachelor’s degree in just two years. It also means you will be out in the workforce up to a year ahead of the rest, earning sooner.

Be mentored by world leading academics

Bond’s personalised teaching philosophy means you will learn in smaller class sizes with unprecedented one-on-one access to your professors. Even outside of class time, our academics have an open door policy that means they will not only know you by name, they’ll actively mentor your progress.

Graduate better prepared

At Bond, we believe education goes beyond the classroom. Our unique Beyond Bond program will expand your horizons with internships, global volunteering programs, international competitions, industry conferences, study tours, community service and much, much more.

This is why our graduates are the first choice for many employers. They are immediately distinguishable in the workplace for their confidence, maturity, global awareness, skills and leadership qualities. Bond sets you up to succeed.

Entrepreneurship at our core

All students no matter what discipline have access to the Transformer entrepreneurship program fee-free.  Based in a dedicated co-working space, it provides a collaborative environment where you can work on a project, taking it from initial idea through to execution. With 24/7 access for students, it is a hub to meet, interact and join forces with like-minded classmates and team members who will help you take your project to the next level.

Bond University has made available two virtual tours that may be of interest to some students.  

• Campus Tour – hosted by current Bond students 
• Tour of the Bond University Sports Centre – hosted by an elite swimmer attending Bond 

Jane Hedley

Head of Pathways and Transition

Direct: (08) 9383 0416

Email: Jane.Hedley@cewa.edu.au