Pathways and Transition
30 May Curtin Uni Open Day
10am - 3pm Find details HERE.
Course showcases are free, but parents will need to register.
For more information go HERE.
Curtin Scholarship Information Booklet
31 May Late Booking Deadline – University Clinical Admission Test
Candidates taking the UCAT ANZ in 2021 for entry to universities in Australia and New Zealand in 2022 should ensure that they are enrolled BEFORE 31 May.
Register HERE. (Deadline times are in AEST - Australian Eastern Standard Time)
To find information about studying medicine in WA go HERE.
Medical Students Web Tips
There are several sites where aspiring and current medical students share information. Two of them are:
- http://medstudentsonline.com.au/forum/
- http://whirlpool.net.au/ Look for “courses in medicine” or “doctor of medicine” or similar, to read the forum threads.
These are social media sites so none of the information is verified. You can rely on it about as much as you can rely on Facebook or Twitter.
VET In Schools Applications for 2022
At this stage they anticipate that online applications will open on the 19 July. A full course guide with confirmed courses, application guide and link to the application page will be provided to you before applications open.
A sneak preview of courses is available here:
The official VETdSS pathway brochure will be available to schools in June, ready for our online applications which will be opening 1 July – 31August.
College of Electrical Training Pre-Apprenticeship
Pre-Apprenticeship in School (PAiS) Certificate II in Electrotechnology Pre-Apprenticeship.
Applicants need to be ready to undertake the Readiness Assessment from July 2021.
If you would like to apply, you will need to do the following now:
- Register for the CET Open Day on 19 June 2021.
- Do some research on the electrotechnology sector so that you are ready for the interview.
For more information go HERE.
SCSA Year 10 Information Handbook
https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/further-resources/year-10-information
The College Handbook for Year 10 students will be available later this term.
Year 10 students: 29 June Inspiring Australians Students Forum at UWA 10.45am–12.30pm
Partnering with Auspire, UWA is excited to host the Inspiring Australians Student Forums for WA high school students in 2021. The Inspiring Australians Student Forums are free events for WA Year 10 high school students and feature keynote presentations from a selection of WA and National Australian of the Year Award alumni. Students will be provided the chance to be up-close-and-personal with some of our country’s most inspiring Australians. Find out more here.
School Based Traineeships
A school-based traineeship is an introduction to a potential career in the public sector.
Year 10 students can apply for a school based traineeship before entering their final two years of high school, gaining on the job experience through paid employment over 18 months. They work towards their Certificate II in Government (Public Administration) which counts towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).
Check out what is involved HERE.
Applications for WAAPA for 2022 are now open with audition information coming out in June
WAAPA is delighted to announce a range of free workshops presented by WAAPA’s acclaimed staff to help students prepare for their WACE exams, WAAPA audition, master their instrument or just have fun.
Bookings are essential!
ACE YOUR WACE
Please see below and the flyer attached for ‘ACE YOUR WACE’ workshop dates for 2021. Registrations can be made here.
Early offers program
https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/applying/early-offer-program
Early Offer 2021 | Notre Dame Opened Wednesday 21 April
Notre Dame Doctor of Medicine Presentation
Watch the Notre Dame Doctor of Medicine Presentation HERE.
Notre Dame Open Day: Sunday 1 August
TISC important dates
Find out more: TISCOnline - Important Dates 2021/2022
University of Western Australia
Year 12s can apply directly to UWA based on their Year 11 or Year 12 results but there is no rush. Applications are open until ATAR results are released.
UWA found that less than 1% of those students who were given early offers for 2021 failed to complete their ATAR. This year they require students to complete their WACE with their ATAR.
To be considered for an early offer, student’s year 11 results must be at least 3 points higher than the stated cut off points. If a student’s year 11 ATAR doesn’t meet this standard, their final year 12 ATAR must meet the requirement.
Applicants must finish their WACE with ATAR. Students are required to demonstrate competence in English to be offered a place.
PRE-REQUISITES
Students wishing to be considered for courses that have pre-requisites, can consider doing bridging courses at the start of uni.
NOT Available for Early Offers
Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Podiatry and Optometry are not available for early offers.
Murdoch Open Day: Sunday 18 JULY (10am – 4pm)
Open Day 2021 (murdoch.edu.au)
Murdoch University will offer a Year 12 Early Offer Scheme for 2022 admission for current Year 12 students, to allow students to make early applications and reduce uncertainty for students.
Last year Murdoch University offered a Year 12 Uni Entry Safety Net, to engage and support students who potentially had their studies impacted by COVID-19. Following positive feedback about the scheme, Murdoch has established the Murdoch University Year 12 Early Offer Scheme to enable students to secure a place in their chosen course.
Year 12’s will be able to apply for entry until Semester 1, 2022 from 8.00am Tuesday 30th March 2021. The Yr12 Early Offer Program will allow students to apply based on their Yr11 ATAR subject results, or by identifying that they are on a recognised pathway to university (e.g. Cert IV, Enabling Program, or Portfolio Entry). Successful applicants will be made a conditional offer. The condition for students who are made offers based on their Year 11 ATAR results, will be the completion of Year 12. For students on non ATAR pathways, the condition will be completion of Year 12 and successful completion of the pathway.
The Year12 Early Offer Program will provide students the reassurance that a place has been reserved for them in their nominated course. Veterinary Science and Nursing will not be available for the Early Offer Program. Students wishing to apply for these courses will need to do so via TISC and offers will not be made until the processing of final Year 12 results has occurred.
The link to apply can be found at https://www.murdoch.edu.au/study/2021-admission-pathways. This link also hosts FAQs.
Murdoch and Fremantle Education Centre
Murdoch University is a proud partner of the Fremantle Education Centre, a leading institution in WA delivering vocational educational and training (VET) programs to senior secondary school students across both the Perth metropolitan and WA regional areas. Our partnership with Murdoch enables our students the opportunity to engage with course academics and advisors at the University to enhance their educational experience and increase their understanding of professional careers in the relevant sector.
The student benefits
Students who undertake a Diploma level course with Fremantle Education Centre will benefit from an articulation pathway, meaning they can complete their bachelor’s degree in two years, rather than three.
Additionally, our students are able to apply early and reserve a place in a degree course cognate to their Certificate IV, pending successful completion.
Cognate Courses
| Certificate IV in Education Support | Enables application and a conditional offer into any of Murdoch’s Bachelor of Education Courses: Bachelor of Education Primary, Bachelor of Education Primary + 1-10 Physical Education, Bachelor of Education Early Childhood + Primary or Bachelor of Education Secondary |
| Certificate IV in Business | Enables conditional offers into any major/majors in the Bachelor of Business |
Curtin University News
CHANGES TO COURSES
3 year degree. Teachers from industry. Includes an internship unit.
Find information HERE.
Redesigned with industry with content across many strategic areas including career design and the future of work. Find information HERE.
Business Ideas
In 2022 Curtin will open a Business Innovation Lab where students with a business idea can work with each other and with academic experts to develop and launch their idea.
There are more than 20 courses. Increased demand due to increased health awareness.
- Immunology now popular.
- Health promotion reflected in industry through campaigns to get people to get vaccinated.
- Dual degrees in psychology and law are now possible.
Find more information HERE.
Curtin’s focus is on work integrated learning. Placements in industry are assessed.
They workshop assignments, what is expected of a particular assignment. What outcomes should they try to achieve.
School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry
Find more information HERE.
Maths Methods and Chemistry and 80+ ATAR are highly valued by Curtin Science and Engineering. Students who take alternative pathways struggle to master the concepts.
If you DON’T have maths methods, a multidisciplinary science is the best pathway. You can choose your specialty at the end of your first year.
Curtin will work with applicants to design an alternative pathway that is best suited to them.
Scaling of Maths Methods and Chemistry in ATAR results means that students aren’t
disadvantaged when they apply for science and engineering places.
CQU Year 12 Applications Open Now
Principal Recommendation Scheme
The Principal Recommendation Scheme is an ideal entry pathway for all Year 12 students to CQ University's undergraduate courses whether you’re studying ATAR or not.
This means that as a Year 12 student applying for university, you no longer need to wait for your Year 12 results to receive an early offer for your course*.
To be eligible you must:
- Be studying year 12
- Provide a letter of recommendation from your Principal Applications now open.
Apply or find out more at cqu.edu.au/prs
Get paid as you get your degree at the Australian Defence Force Academy
The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADF) delivers degrees through the University of NSW. By going to ADFA you get paid as you study. This option may be of particular interest to student from RRR areas who would need to pay for accommodation if they come to Perth to study. Check out the courses HERE.
Gap Year in Australian Defence Force
Spend 12-months in the Navy, Army or Air Force, where you'll get paid for meaningful work while travelling around Australia, gaining skills for life, and making lifelong friends.
There are a range of careers that you can choose to explore during your gap year.
Find out more HERE.
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.
Year 11 Students: Apply now for National Youth Science Forum 2022
In 2022, the NYSF will deliver a 12-day program from 10-25 January.
If you love science, technology, engineering or mathematics, or have the drive to find solutions to problems and fix things? Do you see yourself working in a science or technology-related field and would like to know more about STEM-related study and career paths? Some scholarships are available to help to cover costs.
Apply HERE.
It’s never too young to start exploring
School students can explore some of these career and life opportunities to build their knowledge and experience.
Calendar of events
Lyn Alexander
Head of Pathways and Transition
(08) 9383 0416