Careers

2022 Access Monash – E-Mentoring Program

The College in partnership with Monash University offers students several opportunities to connect and engage with university via the Access Monash Program 

The E-Mentoring program offers Year 11 and 12 students the chance to be paired with experienced and engaged Monash student mentors to work in a one-on-one mentoring relationship for the final two years of secondary school.  

Mentees receive individual support from their mentor who has walked a similar life path to them, in preparation for their future study and career. Through this, mentees are able to gain insight into university life. They learn from the experience of their mentors, participate in campus visits, and develop connections to university.

Running across Terms 2 and 3 students meet online once per fortnight to discuss a range of topics along with gaining an insight into the courses offered at Monash and finding out what it’s like be a 'uni student'. The support offered to senior students at this critical time in their education is invaluable. 

Applications for the 2022 program will open on Monday 6th September – further details will be posted when available. If you would like to know more, please contact Careers. 

VCE YEAR 12 reminders

VTAC applications close:                                  5:00 pm Thursday 30th September 2021

SEAS/Scholarship applications close:        12noon Friday 8th October 2021

ATAR release:                                                       7:00 am Thursday 16th December 2021

VET – Vocational Education and Training

Do you know what you’re passionate about and want to get a head start?

Or is there something you’re considering but not sure about, so you’d like to give it a try?

Vocational Education and Training Programs assist students to make the transition to further education, training and employment. Many programs are based on entry level TAFE courses.

These programs are designed so that students can develop general work-related competencies and the skills and knowledge required in a particular industry.

VET PROGRAMS

• Allow student to gain the VCE/VCAL and a VET qualification
• Promote an awareness of the world of work through work placement
• Develop general work-related competencies i.e.. skills in communication, team work, using technology, problem solving, using mathematical ideas and concepts, planning and organising team activities, gathering and analysing information and occupational health and safety
• Develop the skills and knowledge required to work in a particular industry
• Give students a competitive edge in looking for both casual and full- time employment

TAFE Gippsland cordially invite students, parents and caregivers to an online Information Session aimed to provide students with greater detail to assist when selecting a VET DSS Program for enrolment in 2022. 

These sessions will present detailed course information including course content, assessment requirements, pre-requisite and placement information along with industry expectations and key considerations for students considering undertaking adult study as part of their school study load. 

The information session will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions directly to staff ensuring students are able to make a fully informed decision.

Sessions are scheduled to run for approximately 60 minutes across four separate sessions

Each session commences at 5:00 pm

Session 1 – Wednesday 8th September 2021: Health and Early Childhood 

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care CHC30113
• Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance HLT33015

Session 2 – Thursday 9th September 2021; Emerging Industries and Advanced Manufacturing

• Certificate II in Engineering Fabrication and Fitting 22470VIC
• Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation AUR20716
• Certificate II in Civil Construction RII20715
• Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) UEE22020
• Certificate II in Integrated Technologies (3D Printing & Robotics) 22527VIC

Session 3 Tuesday 14th September 2021; Service Industries

• Hair and Beauty Skills Set
• Certificate II in Hospitality SIT20316
• Certificate II in Kitchen Operations SIT20416
• Certificate III in Screen and Media CUA310
• Certificate III in Visual Arts CUA31115

Session 4 Wednesday 15th September 2021; Construction and Rural Sciences

• Certificate II in Animal Studies ACM20117
• Certificate II in Horticulture AHC20416
• Certificate II in Conservation & Land Management AHC21016
• Certificate II in Agriculture AHC20116
• Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-Apprenticeship (Bricklaying) 22338VIC
• Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre - Apprenticeship
• (Painting and Decorating) 22338VIC
• Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre -Apprenticeship (Carpentry) 22338VIC
• Certificate II In Furniture Making MSF20313
• Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-Apprenticeship) 22569VIC
• Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand) MAR10318

To join a session, please dial in via the Zoom link below:

Further information can also be obtained by emailing vetdss@tafegippsland.edu.au

Current Apprenticeships August- September 2021

AGA (Apprenticeships Group Australia) Bairnsdale

• Arborist- Swan Reach
• Carpenter

Reece Plumbing Lakes Entrance

• School based traineeship Plumbing (Year 10 preferred)

BJ Roofing Pty Ltd

• Apprenticeship in roofing (white card a must)

BRAC

• Plumbing apprenticeship

GG’s plastering Pty ltd

• Apprenticeship in plastering

Kalimna Hotel

• Apprenticeship chef

Veitch Boats

• Boat building apprenticeship (Composite marine craft construction)

East Coast Boats

• Boat Building apprenticeship

Luckes Fresh food Market 

• Butchery apprenticeship x 2

Defence Force (RAAF Base SALE)

• Apprenticeship Chef
• Traineeship Front of house

EVCG (Eastern Victoria Construction Group)

• Apprenticeship-carpentry

Please contact Michelle Lancaster careers for further details:

Michelle.Lancaster@education.vic.gov.au

School: What’s the point????

I’m sure lots of students are feeling a little isolated and frustrated this week with lockdown No.7.as we all are! We continue to say you are not alone…but saying that may not help? 

I get it …...so I thought I would share some valid points about your education I found from the National Careers week flyer I found in my tray.

 It reminds us that there is a bigger picture ahead of us and we need to remain focused and prepared for the future, your future. You need to be prepared to take on the world of work, because YOU are our future!

School…...on site or remote,

• Prepares you for life
• Helps you make friends
• Gives you an education you will need to succeed in life
• Offers Greater job prospects
• Gives you the ability for a higher earning capacity
• Offers Greater life/work opportunities

What you learn in school impacts the rest of your life…. most importantly school teaches you the skills to be independent and responsible.

So….

1. Keep trying don’t give up. that’s too easy! Persistence will win!
2. The skills you learn at school, you will use in the adult world
3. Growing up isn’t boring and scary…you get as much fun out of it as you put into it…. it’s a matter of attitude
4. Back yourself…you’re a winner
5. Control your destiny…you are in charge
6. Education is for life…we are ALL still learning
7. You control your destiny- and will get out of it what you contribute…… have a great day!

Michelle Lancaster from the Careers team, Bairnsdale Secondary College