Year 12
Information
Careers Hub
SEEK | EXPERIENCE | EXCEL | DREAM
What's in this first issue Term 4?
Please take a note of any important deadlines included in this issue for Year 12. This is a gentle reminder to also check your Compass Newsfeed (and emails) regularly for news and updates.
- CAREERS IN ENGINEERING
- FEATURED REPORT
- TORRENS - NO ATAR REQUIRED
- YEAR 12 IMPORTANT DIARY DATES
- SCHOLARSHIPS
- SPECIAL ENTRY ACCESS SCHEMES
- CASPer ASSESSMENTS
- EARLY ENTRY
- COURSE IDEAS
- UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
- VTAC RESOURCES | YEAR 12
- CAS REMINDER
- APPLYING INTERSTATE
- FINDING INFORMATION
- EXCELLENT RESOURCE LINKS
- MAKING AN APPOINTMENT
CAREERS IN ENGINEERING
Born to Engineer
"Being an engineer doesn’t just encompass one job. In fact, engineering is a large family of careers. Whilst all engineering careers share a number of core general skills, they quickly branch out into different specialisms that require very different skillsets."
You can choose from a variety of areas including:
- Civil Engineering
- Electric and Electronic Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Other engineering specialisations
- Geological Engineering
- Marine Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Engineering Management
To find out what some of these roles entail you can visit the borntoengineer website. This is a UK site but full of helpful information. Also check out the GIST website for excellent videos and resources for women in STEM.
FEATURED REPORT
Australia's 20 most-needed jobs
"The job market has been through big upheavals in 2020 – and that’s impacted which industries have the most demand for new workers. Huge pressure on the healthcare system and a growth in parcel delivery during COVID-19 are two key factors shaping the most-needed roles in Australia right now.
Here’s a snapshot of the top 20 most-needed roles, plus what employers in these industries will be looking for in applications."
TORRENS UNIVERSITY - NO ATAR REQUIRED!
Torrens University are no longer considering the ATAR
"In light of the disruptions caused by COVID-19, we have decided to change our key admissions criteria for students planning to study at Torrens University Australia. Torrens University is removing the ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) as the key admissions criteria for applicants aiming to study at Torrens University. The institution will no longer consider the ATAR as its primary entry requirement."
Find out more at Torrens University New Entry Requirements.
YEAR 12 DIARY DATES
- VTAC late applications – Close Friday 6 November $119, very late applications close Friday 4 December $155
- VTAC SEAS and Scholarship applications - Close Friday 9 October
- Early Entry Schemes close between now and December each institution differs – Remember to check the latest Updated T3 Careers edition above for details (new edition due shortly).
Remember once registered with VTAC you may also receive important information about your course applications. This may include, special assessments (CASPer for education/teaching), Supplementary forms for auditions, folios and interviews or links to special selection tasks. You may need to also separately register with the university to complete this process. Check your junk mail regularly or log in to your VTAC account to see your messages.
However please feel free to make a time to meet me if you need any help or guidance.
SCHOLARSHIPS
GOOD UNIVERSITIES GUIDE
The "Good Universities Guide" Scholarship Finder is the largest and most comprehensive scholarship database in Australia.
You can find it on our dedicated Careers Website here or visit the Good Universities Guide direct here.
WHERE ELSE TO FIND SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships applications through VTAC close Friday 9 October (5pm)
Scholarships available through institutions.
You should spend some time exploring all these opportunities and apply for any scholarships you think you might be eligible for as applications open.
SPECIAL ENTRY ACCESS SCHEMES (SEAS)
SEAS applications close this Friday 9 October (5pm).
Plan your time! Depending on the category, a SEAS application can take several weeks to complete. This is because some categories require supporting evidence, such as financial evidence or a statement of support from someone who can verify your circumstances. You may be required to get evidence from a health practitioner. This evidence can take a while to collect. The application may also require you to provide your own description of circumstances and impact statement, which we recommend you make time to draft before submitting.
EARLY ENTRY
UWA - Early Entry Closes 11 December
Visit: https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/undergraduate-school-leaver#login
CQ - Principal's Recommendation Scheme
RMIT Pathways Guaranteed
Pathways Guaranteed gives you the option to preference pathway packages in VTAC. This means you will be able to secure your place in your dream course by completing your vocational studies (otherwise known as TAFE) first and graduate with two internationally-recognised RMIT qualifications.
Explore the participating courses and find your pathway here.
MORE ON OUR CAREER WEBSITE
For a complete list of University Early Entry and Scholarship Schemes please visit our dedicated page on the Preshil Careers website here.
COURSE IDEAS
For Course Descriptions in Victoria please download the 2020 Matrix below.
OPEN DAYS
You can also find a complete calendar of events here on our Careers Website.
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
Swinburne's Swintopia
Anyone and everyone can attend. Visit their alternate campus reality to find out about courses and all things Swinburne Go on, visit Swintopia now.
Also Check Swinburne's VTAC-TICAL Tool
Make 2021 the most clear-cut decision you’ve made all year with Swinburne’s VTAC-TICAL Toolkit. Advice, live online talks and more. Dive in here.
Deakin University
Deakin Explore is an excellent resource that allows students to kick-start their course and career exploration. Students are encouraged to visit Deakin Explore and familiarise themselves with this excellent resource.
RMIT University
RMIT selection task submissions are now open for the 2021 intake.
All selection tasks must be submitted by the 6th of November for our Art, Design & Architecture programs to be eligible for the January offer round.
Monash University
Destination Monash 2021 Hub
Year 12 students keen on studying at Monash are encouraged to visit the Destination Monash 2021 hub which has a range of resources and contact details for all the different faculties, and there is an opportunity to book a one-on-one appointment via the hub too.
The University of Melbourne
Meet Melbourne Webinar Recordings
Students who missed the Meet Melbourne Webinars that took place in May can access and watch the recordings at Meet Melbourne Webinar Recordings. Recent Open Day Webinars are available here.
Victoria University
Important changes to Bachelor of Nursing VU
Victoria University is introducing the CASPer test (domestic students only) and an ATAR to the applications process for the Bachelor of Nursing for 2021 entry.
Browse CASPer and also Preparing for CASPer and book a test at CASPer Test - Dates and Times. Find out more about Nursing at VU by browsing Bachelor of Nursing at VU.
University Snapshots
For an overview of tertiary institutions please download the 2020 Guide below.
VTAC RESOURCES
The VTAC Guide to applying in 2020 for courses commencing in 2021 is available here.
CAS REMINDER
Please make sure you have sent your final supervisor requests as soon as possible to your nominated experience supervisors. If you need help please make a time to meet with either Karoline or myself.
APPLYING INTERSTATE
To apply for interstate courses you can access the different admission centres here: http://www.vtac.edu.au/applying/courses/interstate.html
FINDING INFORMATION
Compass News and Notifications
Please remember to log in and read your Compass Newsfeed as we regularly post updated information about tertiary open days, information sessions, work experience and workshop opportunities, updated Careers and industry news and a host of other information. You can also set up notification alerts on your phone for Compass so you will be instantly notified and never miss anything.
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Careers Website: www.preshilcareers.com.au
Ace Day Job Videos: Preshil Clickview
Explore: Careers In Tech Videos
Useful Links: Australian Jobs 2019
Future focused: 100 Jobs of the Future
MAKING AN APPOINTMENT
You can now contact me in the Online Careers Hub in Zoom. Please use this link on the Preshil Careers website to make an appointment because it syncs to my calendar to avoid clashes. If you have any questions, concerns or need a face to face appointment please email me anytime at bronte.howell@preshil.vic.edu.au
Thanks to Jacky Burton from the Yarra Career Practitioners Group and Compass Career News who tirelessly each year has put together a lot of the one-sheet information guides that help us collate tertiary course information into the one place for students to easily access.