Careers Update
[Don't miss our announcement about the Headstart Program on the previous page of this newsletter. This is a great opportunity for students in Year 10 and 11 2021 who are interested in fast tracking their career or university aspirations by undertaking a School Based Apprenticeship & Training (SBAT) in a field of their choice.]
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Our focus in the BHHS Careers team this term has been to support our Year 12 students with their post-secondary decision making. Year 12 students have attended online meetings to discuss their options. They have been well prepared and are to be commended on their positive outlook given the unsettled year they have experienced. Remote learning has propelled our students into a different way of learning, where they have been required to step out of their comfort zones. The silver lining is that the richest learning happens outside of our comfort zone, and I am confident that our Year 12s will be well prepared to navigate their learning journey, beyond 2020.
IMPORTANT DATES
Year 12 Students
Reminder: VTAC registration one-off processing fee of $41 is now payable. Please finalise before the beginning of term 4. This fee can only be paid from student VTAC accounts. Preferences can be changed at any time in student VTAC accounts, without incurring any additional charges. Any student who has yet to create an account and apply, please do so by September 30th to avoid paying late fees.
Important VTAC Deadlines – for 2021 Course Applications
- Applications are now open.
- Close – Wednesday 30th September at 5pm.
SEAS Applications
- Open - Monday 3rd August at 9am.
- Close – October 9th at 5pm.
Scholarship Applications
- Open – August 3rd at 9am.
- Close – October 9th at 5pm.
VCE Results and ATAR Release - December 30, 7:00 am
Change of Preferences closing date - January4th 2021,12:00 pm midday
CASPER Test requirement for all Education preferences
Students who have included Education courses in their preferences are reminded that they will need to register to sit the CASPER test, before November to be considered in Round 1 offers in January.
Please register for the CASPER information webinar, to be hosted by Deakin Uni on September 16th at 5:00 pm.
https://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/events/deakin-casper-test-webinar
Nursing Language Declaration Form
Students who have included Nursing and/or Midwifery courses in their preferences are reminded that they need to complete and sign the Nursing Language Declaration form before September 30th. This form can be found in your VTAC account, as per graphic below, when you preference Nursing.
University of Melbourne Diploma in General Studies (DiGS)
The Diploma in General Studies (DiGS) gives students a sample of various University of Melbourne degrees and provides a pathway to further tertiary study. Open to domestic students, this one-year course provides students with the opportunity to study a wide range of subjects from Science, Commerce, Design and Agriculture - providing some students with guaranteed entry into a University of Melbourne degree based on their weighted average mark. DiGS provides a pathway to one of the following University of Melbourne bachelor’s degrees:
- Bachelor of Agriculture
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Science.
Find out more at Diploma in General Studies (DiGS)
News from Swinburne University
- upcoming virtual events
A Flying Start: find out what the future looks like for aviation in the wake of 2020. Join the host and panel as they discuss the resilience of aviation, strategies being employed by industry leaders, and stay for the Q&A.
Date: Thursday 17 September 2020, from 4.00pm – 5.00pm. Register here
Ask Me Anything (AMA) Week: participants get the chance to pitch their hard-hitting questions to course experts, student ambassadors and also academics – about courses, careers, entry requirements, and lots more.
Date: Monday 14 – Friday 18 September 2020, from 10.00am – 6.00pm. Save the date here.
Nursing at Swinburne
Students considering studying the Bachelor of Nursing are encouraged to watch a recording of a recent nursing webinar - Bachelor of Nursing Webinar
News from Victoria University (VU)
Important changes to Bachelor of Nursing at 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. CASPer is a scenario-based test, designed to grade the ‘soft skills’ of applicants – their strengths and suitability for the profession. While VU is the first university in Australia to introduce CASPer for Nursing, it is following the success of universities in Canada and the US which use a similar test for pre-Nursing students.
Students are also reminded that besides the CASPer test, they must also meet the VCE requirements of: Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of any Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. 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.
New Courses at VU in 2021
Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy
This new 4.5-year dual degree will prepare students to become a physiotherapist and use rehabilitation, injury prevention and exercise to improve people’s quality of life. This course prepares work-ready graduates through clinical placements in public hospitals, private health, sports, aged and community care, paediatrics, heart and lung disease and stroke with a person centred focus on mental health and wellness as well as cultural diversity and Indigenous health.
Admission criteria:
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Physics. An ATAR is also considered as part of selection.
Note: Students keen on finding out more are invited to participate in a webinar and meet the Course Director, Professor Rebecca Lane.
Date: Thursday 17 September 2020
Time: 5.30pm
For registrations please click here
Bachelor of Nutritional Science/Master of Dietetics
This new dual degree will give students the food-related knowledge and clinical skills needed to work in private practice, care settings and public programs. Students will become adept at delivering strategies that help people and populations make better food choices to prevent and manage disease and illness.
Admission criteria:
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health & Human Development, Mathematics (any) or Physical Education. An ATAR is also considered as part of selection.
Note: Students keen on finding out more are invited to participate in a webinar and meet with the Future Students team and Dr. Helen McCarthy.
Date: Tuesday 22 September 2020
Time: 5.30pm
For registrations please click here
Careers with STEM Hub
A great resource to explore all things STEM, can be found at CAREERS WITH STEM
WHAT IS IT?
The Careers with STEM hub is a student-focused website that includes surprising STEM careers pathways, insights into the future of work, hundreds of diverse STEM role models, teacher and students events, a back-catalogue of Careers with STEM magazines, student career quizzes, videos interviews and much more.
The aim is to inspire students about Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, and we believe everyone should have access to and representation within STEM careers.
Why?
STEM jobs are growing 1.9 times faster than other jobs, yet enrolments in STEM degrees and courses are growing much more slowly, or even declining, especially for women and minorities.
STEM is a foundation not a destination.
STEM skills will underpin most jobs of the future, and they may not be what you think. Using the STEM + ‘X’ formula, where ‘X’ is your passion or an opportunity, you’ll discover how to connect technology with fashion, maths with sport, science with business, engineering with health outcomes and many more.
Careers with STEM catalogue of STEM influencers, expert writers and data-driven insights is a proven way to engage and inspire students, teachers and parents alike.
Please explore this rich resource, including webinars to register for, or head to “Careers with STEM on Demand” to listen to recordings of past webinars.
Happy Reading.
The Careers Team wish all students and families a safe and relaxing break.
- Thea Kamvissis & Janine Frank