JTC Career Tools

To book an appointment with Jane Hedley, Head of Pathways and Transition, use THIS LINK.

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

Career Conversations
New Headspace Work and Study Program
Pathways and Transition at John XXIII College
Defence Force events
University news
Scholarships
ATAR Revision courses
Year 10 Opportunities
VETDSS courses
Medicine News
Gap year resources
Training and VET news
Senior school opportunities
People with a disability news
Spotlight: smooth transition to university

Career Conversations

These Conversations are a great initiative by the Education Department, designed to help families understand the opportunities that are open to school leavers.

You can attend one of these at:

Tuesday 22 August at Joondalup Resort

Register HERE.

New Headspace Work and Study Program

Headspace has developed a new Work and Study program offering the following:

One-on-one vocational support with a Careers Advisor (Specialist) for young people aged 15 to 25.
Young people can connect via phone, webchat or video.
Integrated team of clinicians
Collaborative care and ongoing support between a young person’s center and the service
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people can elect to work with our First Nations team

Pathways and Transition at John XXIII College

At the Parent Information Evening held in Term 1, Jane Hedley delivered a presentation titled, 'All about Pathways and Transition'. Jane outlined the Pathways and Transition services and education program offered to students at John XXIII College. She also outlined the three main pathways offered at John XXIII College (in Years 11 and 12). To review the slides from the presentation, click the button below. These are also accessible via SEQTA documents, under 'Pathways and Transition'.

DEFENCE FORCE EVENTS

Check out this useful guide from the ADF.

Check here to learn about and register for events held over the coming weeks in Perth and online.

UNIVERSITY NEWS

Early University offers for 2024 (WA)

Key points:

Applications for places in university courses in WA for 2024 opened on Monday 1 May
Students wishing for an offer at Notre Dame University (NDU) are encouraged to apply through NDU’s website before 30 September 2023
First round of offers released to students was 17 July
Each month there is another round of offers. Offer release dates can be found here
Final early offer release date is 8 December 2023
After 8 December, students have up until 18 December to submit a TISC application for a university place in 2024
All students wishing to gain a place in a WA university in 2024 must submit a TISC application by Monday 18 December

University Early Offers for 2024

University

Information

Key Contact

Curtin

If your final ATAR score is 3 points above your predicted ATAR, you’ll receive a $3000 scholarship.

Apply through TISC from 1 May and choose Curtin as your first preference.

How to Apply to Curtin

Book an appointment with a student counsellor

UWA

Apply through TISC from 1st May and choose UWA as your first preference

Ealy Offers Information

Early offers based on end of Year 11 and mid-Year 12 results or STAT results.

Phone

131 UWA (131 892)8.30am–5.00pm (AWST), Monday to Friday

Online consultation

Book a virtual consultation

Notre Dame

Apply direct through Notre Dame’s website or via TISC. You can start to fill out your Notre Dame application now by going HERE.

How to apply to Notre Dame

Email: online.admissions@nd.edu.au

Phone 9433 0533

For a personalised campus tour go here

ECU

Apply through TISC from1 May. Choose ECU as your first preference.

Year 11 results are used to calculate a predicted ATAR.

If you're studying a Certificate IV or enabling course, or if your predicted ATAR doesn't quite meet the minimum entry requirements for your course, you'll still be eligible for an early offer. This offer will be conditional on you meeting all entry requirements for your course.

Applications through TISC

Get current information HERE.

Phone: 6304 0000

Enquire HERE.

Murdoch

Apply though TISC from 1 May and choose Murdoch as your 1st preference.

Year 12 Early offer Program for 2024 enrolments

Phone: 1300 6873 624

Ask a question here.

Curtin: How to apply for Semester 1, 2024 resource

Whilst there are more methods and pathways than ever before for applicants to showcase their academic readiness for university, Curtin recognises this can feel like a lot of information for students to filter through.

To ease the complexity around applying to Curtin, they've created an easy-to-follow resource below that based on school pathways, outlines:

courses students can apply for
admission criteria
how to apply and,
when to expect their offer.

Feel free to navigate to and download this resource online.

Download the Year 12s - How to Apply for Semester 1, 2024 resource

Curtin Undergraduate Course Guide 2024

The 2024 Undergraduate Course Guide is out.

Curtin is the biggest university in Western Australia and has strong industry links, international study opportunities and excellent student accommodation.

Check out the courses, then check COMPARED to see what Curtin students think of their student experience.

Check out the Curtin Undergraduate course guide 2024 HERE.

Links to Curtin Guides for 2024

Curtin’s 2024 Course Guides are now available online:

Monday 21 August 6pm Curtin Theatre Arts Open Evening

Notre Dame Undergraduate Course Guide 2024

The 2024 Undergraduate Course Guide is out.

Demand for courses at Notre Dame is increasing. They get good reviews from current students in COMPARED.

Check out the new Notre Dame Undergraduate Course Guide for 2024.

Notre Dame Assured Pathway to Podiatric Medicine

This undergraduate pathway is for academic high achievers who have not already started any post-school studies.

SHORTER PATHWAY

Assured Pathway students who undertake the Podiatric Health & Medical Sciences will commence the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in the second year, reducing the overall study period by one year.

Find more information HERE.

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Students may also be interested in the Bachelor of Biomedical Science pathway at Notre Dame.

Changes to Notre Dame English Language Entry Requirements

From 2023, the minimum English language requirement for entry into Notre Dame Undergraduate programs will be:

Successful completion of secondary studies in Australia (WACE in WA).
Successful completion of an AFQ Certificate IV or higher from an Australian RTO[1]

Programs also have academic requirements which may be at a higher level.

Notre Dame Core Curriculum

Notre Dame has always had a Core Curriculum for undergraduates. They have updated it this year.

Notre Dame is launching a new core curriculum. At the undergraduate level, students will now undertake the following two courses.

‘Foundations of Wisdom’ is a course which integrates faith and reason, theology and philosophy.
One of five new elective types embedded in the study of philosophy and theology.

The core curriculum primarily serves to build essential critical thinking skills. It allows students to collaborate between disciplines, tackle ethical problems and consider how they can achieve their career ambitions while building a better world.

Find details HERE.

Notre Dame Undergraduate Diploma of Exercise & Sport Science

Eligible school leavers can undertake our new Undergraduate Diploma of Exercise & Sport Science as a pathway into some programs at Notre Dame University.

This specialist program will introduce students to methods used in exercise science to assess health status, provide basic exercise delivery, and understand the beneficial effect on human physiology. It also develops students’ study skills for further study or work.

UWA 2024 Course Guide

The UWA Undergraduate Course Guide 2024 helps you to understand how to get the most value from doing their undergraduate degree.

There is so much more available from doing a degree than doing your units online.

Get your copy of the UWA Undergraduate Course Guide HERE.

Wednesday 23 August UWA Social Work Information Evening

This information evening is available both in person and online.

Hear from UWA academic staff, current students and recent graduates about their experiences and the benefits of studying the Bachelor or Master of Social Work.

Event details

Location: Online and in-person at UWA

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Register HERE.

Apply now to live at UWA

Thinking about living on campus in 2024? Apply now as accommodation places are limited.

The recent demand on rental accommodation means a lot more students are choosing to live in a residential college.

If you’re interested in finding out more about living on campus, come take a tour! You can book your tour online at any of our colleges:

If you have any questions, contact residentialcolleges@uwa.edu.au .

UWA music teaching resources for new ATAR music syllabus

The UWA Conservatorium of Music has developed a range of online resources to support music teachers and students across WA.

This suite of resources has been designed around the new ATAR Music Syllabus.

Copies of UWA’s ATAR set-works analysis booklets are also available from concerts@uwa.edu.au

View online resources here.

New Admission Pathway to UWA

The University of Western Australia has launched Experience-based entry, a new pilot program to enable a broader range of students to apply for entry to study at UWA. The program recognises there are many ways to measure a student’s potential to succeed at university and will consider students’ backgrounds, experiences and circumstances when assessing applications. Entry is a points-based system; applicants require 100 points for successful admission to one of UWA’s Comprehensive bachelor degree courses.

Some examples of points* include:

Cert IV qualification	60 points max.
Successful completion of ATAR subject	15 points per unit
A grade achievement in General subject	10 points per subject
B grade achievement in General subject	7.5 points per subject
Work experience or volunteering	10-15 points max.
AMEB Level 7 music achievement	50 points max.
AMEB Level 5 music achievement	30 points max.

*points weightings are subject to change- use Eligibility Checker for best indication of likelihood of entry.

Read more from UWA here and use the UWA eligibility checker here.

UWA Parents Space

Help your teenager figure out what to study or navigate their transition from secondary school to uni! Find advice, tips and all the info you wish you knew when you were a teenager, shared by other parents and guardians like you.

New Courses at UWA

We have an exciting range of new courses on offer for 2023. To meet the growing demand for skills that address today’s shifting economic, social and technological landscapes, we're expanding our internationally recognised degrees.

ECU Undergraduate Course Guide 2024

The ECU Undergraduate Course Guide not only provides information about courses. There is information about accommodation, life as a student, support services and international study opportunities.

If you are considering going to ECU check out their course guide HERE.

Friday 1 September ECU Nursing and Midwifery Showcase

At ECU's Nursing and Midwifery Showcase Evening you will have the opportunity to explore their state-of-the-art facilities, learn about courses and the excellent support services you can expect as a student. You can speak to their Future Student Engagements Team about admission pathways, how to apply, fees and scholarships and flexible study options like online or part-time.

Joondalup Campus 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Register HERE

ECU West Coast Eagles Partnership

ECU and the West Coast Eagles has formed a partnership designed to provide expertise to a new generation of people wanting to belong to Australia’s significant sports industry.

The partnership is designed to support students studying:

Exercise and Sports Science
Media and Communications
Commerce (sport business)
Sport, Recreation and Event Management
Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations

To find out more go HERE.

ECU promotes non-ATAR Pathways

Students rate ECU as the top university in Western Australia for student experience. It is therefore well placed to support students to enrol and succeed through non-ATAR entry pathways.

You can check out ECU Non-ATAR Pathways HERE.

ECU Uni Prep

ECU has three UniPrep Courses designed to support students to gain skills required to succeed at university:

UniPrep (Accelerate) 4 weeks
1. Available for students with near miss ATAR between 55 – 69
2. Intensive 3 unit version of UniPrep
3. 4 weeks on Joondalup campus
UniPrep (Summer) 8 weeks
1. Available for students with an ATAR below 55 or no ATAR
2. 8 weeks from the end of November through till end January
UniPrep General
1. Available for students who achieve English competency.
2. Run for one full semester.

Murdoch Undergraduate Mini Course Guide 2024

Murdoch calls its publication an Undergraduate Mini Course Guide, but it delivers all the essential information that potential students need.

You can find the Murdoch Undergraduate Mini Course Guide HERE.

Wednesday 23 August Murdoch University Open Night: Nursing

Gain hands-on experience as Murdoch takes you on a tour though the state-of-the-art facilities including their Simulation Lab.

The Simulation Lab is modelled off a real-life hospital ward and provides Nursing students with an immersive experience whilst gaining confidence in their nursing skills.

Take part in a vitals workshop, meet their High Fidelity Sim Man and learn about clinical care, under the guidance of experienced staff.

Start time 4:30pm

Find details and register HERE.

Thursday 24 August Murdoch University Open Night: Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Maths

Join Murdoch for a night of innovation, as they explore how a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics degree from Murdoch University equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to solve complex problems, think critically, and adapt to new technologies. Specialist academics and industry partners design Murdoch’s degrees to ensure that their students are prepared for emerging industry and global trends.

5:30pm Murdoch Campus.

Find details and register HERE.

Tuesday 29 August Murdoch University Business, Law, Humanities, Art and Social Sciences, Education

See how a degree from Murdoch University could inspire you to use the power of analysis, communication, creativity, and storytelling to challenge the way we think about, look at and understand the world. Specialist academics and industry partners design Murdoch's degrees to ensure that theirstudents are prepared for emerging industry and global trends.

5:30pm Murdoch University Campus

Find details and register HERE

Wednesday 30 August Murdoch University Health and Education

Join us to see how a degree from Murdoch University can prepare you for a career within health industries or teaching the next generation of thinkers. Learn how you can use your passion for sport, rehabilitation language, science, leadership and compassion to improve the lives of others. Murdoch's degrees are designed by specialist academics and industry partners to ensure that our students are prepared for emerging industry and global trends.

Find details and register HERE.

Monash 2024 VTAC Application Dates

Year 12 students looking to apply to Monash will need to submit an application through VTAC (Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.)

2024 Applications
- Open: 31 July
- Close: 28 September
2024 SEAS (Special Entry Access Schemes)
- Open: 31 July
- Close: 6 October
Scholarships
- For Monash, students just need to complete a SEAS application and have a Monash course preference to be considered.

Monash Resources

Flyer for WA Students applying to Monash
2024 Course and Faculty Guides
Med at Monash - Domestic
Med at Monash - International Students

News from the University of Tasmania (UTAS)

New Bachelor of Biomedicine

The University of Tasmania (UTAS) will be offering the new Bachelor of Biomedicine from Semester 1, 2024. This biomedicine course is designed and will be taught by active medical researchers at the Tasmanian School of Medicine and the School of Health Sciences. It also draws on the expertise of the specialist research and teaching institutes: the Menzies Institute for Medical Research, and the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre.

As the single university for Tasmania, students will have unparalleled access and connection to the local community, health system, and institutes. This means that throughout their studies, students are learning from experts who are directly engaged with the health sector both locally, nationally, and internationally.

Chemistry is a prerequisite for entry into this course. This degree may allow further study into medicine.

Find out more at Biomedicine | Study at the University of Tasmania.

Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours – Fast Track

Introducing Australia's only three-year fast-track Pharmacy degree.

The new fast- track Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours adopts a trimester teaching model, allowing students to complete a traditional four-year degree in just three years and get into the workplace sooner. Placements can be conducted in Tasmania or mainland Australia, as well as internationally. Year 12 maths and chemistry are prerequisites for this course.

Studying at Bond University

Early Guaranteed Offers

Continuing an initiative developed in 2020, this year Bond University will be assessing applications based on first semester Year 12 results, for guaranteed entry to Bond in 2023. Students are encouraged to Apply Now or learn more here: https://bond.edu.au/year-12-entry.

Scholarships

Bond University is uniquely placed to recognise students' diverse achievements in the academic, sporting and leadership fields. Applications are now open and students can start a scholarship application once they have submitted a program application. View the full list of available scholarships here: https://bond.edu.au/scholarships.

The Vnyka Hohnen Scholarship is a special scholarship only available to WA students.

Matt from Bond is more than happy to speak to interested students and parents at any time about scholarships and offers. Contact details below:

Matthew Griffin, Regional Manager – Gold Coast, Northern New South Wales and Western Australia Office of Future Students

Mobile: +61 447 594 715

Email: mgriffin@bond.edu.au

Book a meeting: Here

SCHOLARSHIPS

John XXIII College Sustainability Award

Applications for the John XXIII College Sustainability Award are open to Year 12 students who intend to pursue an aspect of environmental or sustainability studies at a tertiary level and who are committed to improving the world in which we live. Examples of courses include: Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Law, Architecture Urban Design, Town Planning, Public Health & Urban Design.

This award was initiated by Dr Margaret Yoon in 2012 and is further supported by the John XXIII College Foundation as a way of inspiring and supporting students, as well as to act as an incentive for them to pursue tertiary studies in the areas of sustainability. Submissions close 3:30pm on Friday 22 September, 2023.

The award recipient will receive $500
The recipient will be announced at Secondary Farewell Assembly on Thursday 19 October, 2023.
A Certificate will be given to the student in recognition of this award.
Payment of the award will be made once proof of admission to a tertiary institute is submitted.

UWA Scholarships

UWA awards more than 600 scholarships to their coursework students, totalling $6 million – the most of any WA university.

For scholarships enquiries, contact the UWA Scholarships team on 08 6488 3834 or courseworkschols@uwa.edu.au

Curtin Scholarships 2024

ATAR Achievement Scholarships

This scholarship is fairly easy to achieve.

Application forms are not required, students apply by selecting an eligible Curtin course through TISC as their first preference.

The scholarship will reward applicants who achieve an ATAR 3 points higher than their predicted ATAR, based on Year 11 studies, and who want to pursue study at Curtin University.

Find details HERE.

Curtin Principal’s Recommendation

The Curtin Principal’s Recommendation Award has been developed by Curtin University to encourage and support students who have chosen to study at Curtin University.

Each West Australian high school principal can nominate two students for this award. Students can be nominated on any of the below criteria:

Academic merit; or
Showing most improvement during their high school studies; or
Potential to achieve at university; or
Adverse personal circumstances; or
Financial difficulties

Find details HERE.

Business and Law Top Excellence Scholarship

The Business and Law Top Excellence Scholarship has been developed by Curtin University to reward and assist the academically talented student(s) who receive the top ATAR within the Faculty of Business and Law.

Application forms are not required, students apply by selecting a Business and Law undergraduate degree through TISC as their first preference.

Charles Watson Top Excellence Scholarship for Health Sciences

Application forms are not required for this scholarship, students apply by selecting an eligible health sciences undergraduate degree through TISC as their first preference.

Find details HERE.

Curtin Excellence Scholarships

You will automatically be awarded the Curtin Excellence Scholarship if you’re a domestic Year 12 student, graduate with an ATAR of 96+*, have an eligible Curtin course as your first preference and accept our main round offer:

If your ATAR is 96 – 96.99, you’ll receive a one-year scholarship valued at $5,000.
If your ATAR is 97 or higher, you’ll receive a three-year scholarship valued at $15,000.

Humanities Top Excellence Scholarship

The Humanities Top Excellence Scholarship has been developed by Curtin University to reward and assist academically talented student(s) who receive the top ATAR within the Faculty of Humanities.

Application forms are not required, students apply by selecting a humanities undergraduate degree through TISC as their first preference.

Find details HERE.

John de Laeter Top Excellence Scholarship for Science and Engineering

The John de Laeter Top Excellence Scholarship has been developed by Curtin University to reward and assist academically talented student(s) who receive the top ATAR within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Application forms are not required, students apply by selecting a science or engineering undergraduate degree through TISC as their first preference.

Find details HERE.

Women in Engineering Top Excellence Scholarship

The Women in Engineering Top Excellence Scholarship has been developed by Curtin University to reward and assist academically talented female student(s) who receive the top ATAR in an Engineering degree within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Application forms are not required, students apply by selecting an engineering undergraduate degree through TISC as their first preference.

Find details HERE.

ECU ATAR High Achievement Scholarship

ATAR High Achievement Scholarship

ATAR of 90 or higher (unadjusted)
$3,000 scholarship in two payments in your first year

ATAR Outstanding Achievement Scholarship

ATAR of 97 or higher (unadjusted)
$5,000 for each full year of study for your chosen course

ECU Engineering Excellence Scholarship

Valued at up to $20,000, $5,000 per year.
Available to high-performing Year 12 students who have achieved an ATAR of 94

ECU Science Excellence Scholarship

Valued at up to $15,000, $5,000 per year.
Available to high-performing Year 12 ATAR students

ECU Equity Scholarship

Up to $1,500 per semester for the duration of the course

ECU Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

Valued at $3,000 per year for each full-time year of study.

1 July Pinnacle Foundation Scholarships Opens

The Pinnacle Foundation provides educational scholarships, mentoring and opportunities for young LGBTIQ+ Australians to realise their full potential and overcome challenges arising from their identity. Scholarships are awarded for full-time study at public institutions of higher education in Australia, for the purpose of gaining an educational or vocational qualification in any profession, trade or the arts.

Get more information HERE.

Applications Open for Insurance Scholarships for Certificate, Diploma, Degree or Traineeship

The Real Futures Grant is a $5,000 grant awarded to a student studying for a certificate, diploma, degree or traineeship in one of the following fields:

Healthcare,
Medicine,
Business, or
Finance.

Applicants must write an essay saying why they want to work in their selected field and what difference they hope to make.

You can apply HERE.

18 August Veterans Scholarships Open

These schoarships are for children and grandchildren of ex-service veterans.

If you are planning to enrol in TAFE or uni in 2024 you may be eligible for a Veterans Scholarship.

Check your eligibility HERE.

4 September Westpac Young Achievers Award

Applications for the Westpac Young Technologists Award open on 4 September.

Health Industry Scholarships and Grants

Information about scholarships and grants for medical and allied industries is collated on this page.

Ag CareerStart Scholarships

The AgCareerStart Scholarships opens on 14 August.

Successful applicants will be placed with a host farmer on a Gap Year paid work placement.

Register for Scholarship Alerts

To register for scholarship alerts go to the Good Universities Guide and register your preferences for scholarship alerts so to that you find out as new scholarships are announced.

ATAR REVISION PROGRAMS

Organisation	Details
Edith Cowan University	ECU free revision sessions are delivered on campus and online in September. Up until 2022, these programs were just for STEM subjects. There was significant demand for ECU to provide a broader range of courses.
Mastermind Australia	Master Mind Australia will be running online courses and face to face courses at Guildford Grammar School, Christ Church Grammar School and Methodist Ladies’ College, Hale School, Ashdale Senior College and Quinn’s Baptist College.
Academic Task Force	Academic Task Force has added a new online service to their extensive range of support. They employ specialist teachers who work with students showing them how to apply what they have learnt at school, how to prepare for their exams and how to maximise their exam performance. Rossmoyne SHS - Churchlands SHS- Perth Modern School
ATARget	ATARget ATAR Revision, ATAR Exam Preparation and Study Skills programs focus on strengthening students’ understanding of subjects, boosting classroom confidence and improving examination performance.
WACE+	WACE+ ATAR Revision, ATAR Exam Preparation and Study Skills programs focus on strengthening students’ understanding of subjects, boosting classroom confidence and improving examination performance.
TEE Consultants	TEE Consultants deliver intensive courses for year 12 students seeking university. Courses are run at UWA and Murdoch.
Academic Associates	Academic Associates conducts courses in most WACE subjects. See the latest timetable. Venues: UWA and Notre Dame University
inTuition Education Support	InTuition Education Support delivers small group classes in most WACE classes, exam preparation and study skills.
Revise Online	Revise Online Those who prefer to revise by themselves or those who live in rural and remote areas my like Revise Online. You can find their range of services HERE.
	INDIVIDUAL TUTORS Many semi-retired teachers continue to tutor in their specialty subject. These teachers have a lifetime of knowledge of their subject, what examiners are looking for and tips for success. Ask your school front office to see if they know anyone you can contact.
Curtin University	Curtin is running an Economics Conference and a Finance and Accounting Conference for ATAR students

YEAR 10 OPPORTUNITIES

ECU School Holiday Program

This program is for Year 9 and 10 students who will be able to experience what it’s like to study at Edith Cowan University in the September school holidays.

During the day, they will explore our campus, meet our academics, ask questions to our current students, find out about our courses and learn about our entry pathways.

They will be experiencing what ECU has to offer – from our real-world facilities to campus life, while also attending a variety of workshops.

This event is FREE.

Requirements: Closed in shoes for Superlab activities, and completed Indemnity Form must be provided prior to the event day.

Please ensure to register as places are limited. Register HERE.

Year 10 SCSA Information Handbook

The Year 10 Information handbook and accompanying slides are now available on the SCSA website at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/publications/year-10-information. The handbook and slides will be of use to staff and Year 10 students and their parents.

Curtin New Year 10 Guide

Curtin has recently updated its Year 10 Guide. This guide includes prerequisite and desirable ATAR subjects for students to complete for university entry in 2026.

View the updated Year 10 Guide today.

31 July School based Traineeships in the Public Sector 2024

The School Based Traineeship Program provides students entering Year 11 a fantastic opportunity to gain on the job experience and build workplace skills while earning a part time salary.

Find details HERE.

It takes a Spark! STEM Conference

The It Takes a Spark! Conference is on in September. Find details HERE.

This is students at last year’s conference. They are playing a Potato Pirates game that taught them about computational thinking and programming in a frenetic way

You get to talk to experts from universities, TAFE’s and industry about future STEM possibilities.

VETDSS Courses

John XXIII College offers our non-ATAR senior students the opportunity to travel offsite one day per week to undertake VETDSS (Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Students.) The table below lists some of our partner RTOs (Registered Training Organisations). Click the links to browse the courses on offer. Please get in touch with Jane Hedley or Kelli Beaton, should you wish to discuss how you, or your child, may combine offsite VET with their senior school studies at John XXIII College.

For families who already have a student studying an off-site VET course, please take the time to review the College and RTO expectations for students studying offsite VET- click the button below for an overview of expectations and tips for students (and parents of students) studying offsite VET. When parents and students understand what is involved in undertaking an off-site VET course, they have the best chance of succeeding in their endeavours.

RTO	Courses
FEC (Fremantle Education Centre)	Business; Education Support; Early Childhood Education; Community Services
NMTAFE (North Metropolitan TAFE)	Trades; Creative Industries; Engineering and Mining; Education; Horticulture and Conservation; Hospitality and Events; Laboratory Operations; Library Services; Networking and Security
SMTAFE (South Metropolitan TAFE)	Trades; Aerospace, Maritime and Logistics; Agriculture, Animals, Science and The Environment; Creative Industries; Education and Community Services; Engineering and Mining; Health, Beauty and Fitness; Hospitality, Tourism and Events; ICT, Library and Digital
Diamond Fitness	Health and Fitness
Health Science Hub	Health and Nursing; Forensic Science; Exercise Science; Animal and Marine Science; Psychology and Mental Health
Mount Pleasant College	Game Design and Animation; Media; Design; Screen and Media; Music; Sound
AMA (Australian Medical Association) Training Services	Aged Care; Allied Health Assistance (contact Jane Hedley for details regarding secondary school training options)
Austraining	Financial Services, Accounting, Bookkeeping

MEDICINE NEWS

Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Admissions Guide

Curtin advises using the 2023 MBBS Admissions Guide as the guide for 2024.

It includes information about the course, key dates and admission criteria.

Curtin has clear and easy-to-find information about getting into medicine on its website.

Curtin Medicine admission update

There are some important updates to entry applications for our 5-year Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery course.

Changes to the entry requirements for the 2024 intake

Applicants will be required to undertake the Casper test and can register for one of four set dates. Further information will be available in our Admissions Guide, which will be updated in late May.

Predicted ATAR forms are no longer required for those undertaking their WACE. The Curtin Medical School will use the TISC system for predicted ATAR calculations, which should alleviate the workload for schools.

We would also like to stress to school leaver applicants that bridging units are not sufficient to meet the chemistry prerequisite. Though not a change, it is a question that is often raised by school leavers.

Changes to the entry requirements for the 2025 intake

As well as the above, the chemistry prerequisite needs to be met within the 5 years prior to admission to the course. This will not affect school leavers but will affect non-school leavers and graduates who are applying to study medicine after completing other studies.

New Pathway to medicine at UniSQ

If you’re looking to become a Doctor, you know you’ll need to study one of the few (and competitive) degrees out there that lead to your chosen career. The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) are now making it easier for regional students to realise their dreams, launching the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Medicine Pathway). Upon successful completion of this degree (with a GPA of 5.0) you’ll automatically gain entry into the Doctor of Medicine at the UQ Rural Clinical School in Toowoomba.

Read more here.

Getting into Medicine in WA

There is good reason to believe medical students are outstanding. This year there were one hundred successful applicants for medicine at Curtin from 2700 applicants.

If you want to apply for medicine:

Take chemistry: Chemistry is a pre-requisite subject for medicine at most universities across Australia.
Rural and remote applicants: The Medicine Faculty at Curtin is keen to address the shortage of doctors in the bush in WA. Contact Associate Professor Keith McNaught Rural Academic Lead, Curtin Medical School at Keith.Mcnaught@curtin.edu.au

Check Do you want to study medicine in WA post.

Entry to Medicine for 2024 (UCAT)

University Clinical Aptitude Test

The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is an admissions test used by the UCAT ANZ Consortium of universities in Australia and New Zealand for their medical, dental, and clinical science degree programs. Universities requiring the UCAT are listed at this link - Universities requiring the UCAT. Students intending to apply for courses requiring the UCAT at any of these universities are reminded that they will need to book a test.

The testing dates will be from 3 July 2023 to 12 August 2023.

Students who are preparing for entry into any of these courses are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the format of the test at UCAT Test Format and the practice tests and preparation material provided at UCAT Preparation.

Institutions that will require the UCAT are:

The University of Adelaide	Medicine, Dental Surgery, Oral Health
Central Queensland University	Medical Science (Regional Medical Pathway provisional entry to UQ)
Charles Sturt University	Dental Science, Medicine (Joint Program in Medicine)
Curtin University	Medicine
Flinders University	Clinical Sciences / Medicine
Griffith University	Dental Health Science
Monash University	Medicine
University of Newcastle / University of New England	Joint Medical Program
The University of New South Wales	Medicine
The University of Queensland	Medicine (provisional entry), Dental Science
University of Tasmania	Medicine
The University of Western Australia	Medicine (Direct Pathway), Dental Medicine (Direct Pathway)
Western Sydney University	Medicine (Joint Program in Medicine)
The University of Auckland (NZ)	Medicine
University of Otago NZ	Medicine, Dental Surgery

Find out more at UCAT.

Medicine and Dental Matrices 2024

Open the PDFs to see the 2024 Medicine and Dental Matrices – a list of where students can study Medicine and Dentistry around Australia, a snapshot of the entry requirements for each place and whether it is offered as an undergraduate or graduate course.

Undergraduate Medicine at Monash: Entry Infographic

Free Online Student Guide

Students considering studying medicine or dentistry are invited to access the iCanMed website for information about where to study medicine and dentistry, what the entry requirements might be, and all things related to the UCAT test required for most medicine courses. This is an excellent ‘go to guide’ to use as a resource.

Medicine Updates from Notre Dame University

New Graduate Diploma in Paramedicine

New Biomedicine Pathway into Medicine

From 2024 Notre Dame will offer a guaranteed pathway into the Doctor of

Medicine for their own top Biomedical Science Graduates.

In 2024 there will be 15 places granted based on:

Their Grade Point Average in Biomedical Science degree (how good their results are). You can check how the Grade Point Average is calculated for medicine at Notre Dame HERE. In 2022 students commencing Doctor of Medicine had a Grade Point Average of 6.53 (out of a possible 7)
Their GAMSAT (Graduate Medical School Admission Test) results
An Interview – These are a series of mini-interviews which are rapid-fire and stressful.

Pre Medicine Certificate

Notre Dame delivers a Pre Medicine Certificate that students undertake in addition to their full undergraduate degree. Successful completion of the course guarantees AN INTERVIEW if you meet the required Grade Point Average and GAMSAT requirements. It does not guarantee a place in the Doctor of Medicine course. Students must assess how much doing the Pre Medicine Certificate will impact their Grade Point Average and GAMSAT scores.

GAP YEAR RESOURCES

CCUSA Camp Counselor 2024 Applications Now Open!

Summer camps in the USA are a tradition dating back over 100 years. Every year almost 300 Western Australians head to the USA between June and August to work as camp counsellors.

Aussies are WANTED to work at American Summer Camps across the USA in 2024! Ditch the Aussie winter and spend the US summer in America living and working as a camp counsellor and enjoying back-to-back summers. If you have an interest in working at an American summer camp, then CCUSA would love to help get them to get placed at the job of your dreams during the Aussie Winter.

CCUSA has placed 100% of accepted applicants for the last 35 years with hopes to continue to do so. These are open to those who are 18 and over by 1 June of each year. The program runs from June to September (Northern Hemisphere summer). Aussies are always in high demand to work as camp counsellors/leaders at the 1000+ camps that CCUSA work with across the USA and Canada. This program can be done, before, during or after Uni/TAFE/College.

Participants in the CCUSA Program, receive free accommodation and three meals a day, visa sponsorship, 24-hour emergency support and approximately $2000 US pocket money.

Camp is a wonderful opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with staff attending from around 50 different countries. Working or volunteering overseas is also useful in guiding students in personal growth, leadership, professional development, and work-related skills and deciding on a study or career path.

CLICK HERE for the electronic brochure for Camp Counselors USA program.
CLICK HERE for the electronic brochure for Camp Counselors Canada program.

Defence Force Gap Year

If you are not sure what you want to do next year, check out the Defence Force Gap Year program.

You get paid.
You have somewhere to live.
You learn new skills.
You travel and you meet new people.

These are just three or the many careers that you can choose from.

Find out more HERE.

Gap Year Opportunity – AgCareer Start

During COVID lockdowns, backpackers from all over the world couldn’t come to Australia. The government set up AgCAREERSTART program designed to address the worker crisis and introduce Australian school leavers to a variety of careers in agriculture.

You can identify where you would like to go and what sort of farm you’d prefer. There is funding for travel and support from the AgCAREERSTART team.

If you are not sure what to do when you leave school, or if you would like to earn some money before you start uni, check out the opportunities at AgCAREERSTART.

Projects Abroad

These projects give young people opportunities to grow and learn as they experience other countries. There are lots of different projects. A new one is a Diving and Marine Conservation project in Thailand for 15 – 18-year-olds.

Check it out HERE.

You need to pay to be a volunteer. You can check all of the different projects HERE.

TRAINING AND VET NEWS

Sport Aquatics & Recreation Traineeships

Traineeship available in Cert III or IV in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation. Open the flyer for more information.

Qantas Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprenticeship Program

Click here to read more and apply.

6 September NMTAFE Creative Industries Open Day

North Metropolitan TAFE (NMTAFE) is pleased to invite to our Creative Industries Open Day. Wednesday, 6 September 2023; 4pm – 6pm; Pink Sea Container, 12 Aberdeen Street, Northbridge.

• Animation and Game Art • Fashion and Textile Design • Film and Television • Printing and Graphic Arts • Graphic Design • Interior Design • Jewellery • Photography • Product Design • Visual Arts • Building Design and Drafting • BOOM Radio (Information booth) • Music and Sound (Information booth)

2023 WA Apprenticeship and Traineeship Intake Guide

The new Guide is out for 2023.

It is a great resource for students, parents, teachers and career advisors.

You can find it HERE.

Thanks to Georgie Mitchell, CCI Mentor for Women in Trades, for sending through the link.

Komatsu's Apprentice Program

Komatsu’s Award Winning Apprentice Development System (ADS) is a leading benchmark for training nationwide. It has earned widespread recognition, including Silver for Large Employer of the Year and Silver for Employing Australian Apprentices at the National Training Awards in 2022.

What can a student expect as a Komatsu Apprentice?

Learn valuable, nationally recognised job skills and qualifications
Be supported by a dedicated Apprentice Technical Capability team
Be provided with mental health awareness and resilience training
Opportunity to advance your career globally by leveraging from cross-functional development
Continual training and upskilling for ongoing career development

Students keen on finding out more about the types of apprenticeships at Komatsu, and the recruitment and application process, should browse Komatsu's Apprentice Program. Applications close 31 July 2023.

4 August Rio Apprenticeships Open

Discover what Rio apprenticeships are available for 2024 and to apply go HERE.

30 August WAAPA Production Tour

WAAPA is recognised nationally and internationally for the quality of its graduates and provides Production and Design students with ‘on-the-job’ theatrical experiences. You can find out more about WAAPA's exciting backstage Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses, admission pathways and application process during this event.

WAAPA's VET courses provide some of the most comprehensive and highest quality training for the theatre and events.

6pm – 7:30pm

Mt Lawley Campus.

Find details and register HERE.

Register now for McMahon’s Apprenticeships and Traineeships

McMahon’s is one of the biggest and most highly rated employers of apprentices.

They offer apprenticeships for:

Auto Electricians
Boilermakers
HD Fitters

Register your interest in a McMahon’s apprenticeship HERE.

Register for Apprenticeship Alerts

Woodside and several employers of apprentices in the mining industry advertise and have the training managed through Programmed. You can register for apprenticeship alerts HERE.

You can also register on SEEK.

Horticulture Career Site

Kickstart your career in gardening!

Need a little inspiration? Not sure where to start?

We've got a list of common questions and a load of videos from people who've taken their first steps. When you're ready for more and want to find a job that’s right for you, click on the links below to find places to study, a variety of careers, professional organisations and a heap of opportunities.

For more information go HERE.

Traineeship Guide published

This is a handy guide on traineeships put out by the Community Skills Training Council which oversees traineeships in health, education and community services industries.

You can get a copy HERE.

Discounted Driving Lessons for Pre-Apprentices

This is part of a new Drivers Licence Support Program which removes barriers for young people training in the building and construction industry as part of the Government's efforts to get more workers into construction.

The Construction Training Fund's $1.26 million Driver's Licence Training Support Program gives students the opportunity to obtain a driver's licence while ensuring apprentices entering the construction workforce are job ready.

For more details, please click here

Strong employment outcomes for apprentices

The proportion of apprentices and trainees employed after training remained high in 2022, according to the latest report from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).

Apprentice and trainee outcomes 2022 shows that 94.9% of apprentices and trainees who completed their training in a trade occupation were employed after training, Of these, 67.7% were with the same employer as their apprenticeship or traineeship.
For those who completed training in non-trade occupations, 89.3% were employed after training, up 1.7 percentage points from 2021, of which 70.9% were with the same employer as their apprenticeship or traineeship.
84% of non-completers, from both trade and non-trade occupations, were employed after leaving their training.

You can read the report HERE.

MPA Skills: Apply now for a 2024 Plumbing or Painting Cert II qualification

Students at John XXIII College who are currently or intend to study a Training Direct Pathway in Year 11 or 12 may apply now for a one-year Cert II Plumbing or Cert II Building and Construction (Painting) pre-apprenticeship through MPA Skills. These courses are part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Students program. Interested students and/or families MUST talk to Ms. Hedley before applying.

WA Training AWARD Winners 2023

Take a look at the inspiring stories of the 2023 WA Training Award winners. Click the hyperlinks in the attached document, to watch the videos.

Take the Leap

North Metro TAFE has a new game that helps you to discover why you do what you do. It leads to an end game jobs map. You can check it out HERE.

See how a VET qualification can be the door to a wonderful life

This is a fantastic OECD article that talks about how a vocational qualification can be a ticket across academic and professional higher education levels.

You can find it HERE.

SENIOR SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES

Australian Government School Leaver Program

Get a job in the Australian Government.

With the Australian government’s commitment to restoring excellence in the Australian Public Service, the Australian Government School Leaver Program is a brilliant opportunity to get in on the ground floor.

Find out about it HERE.

Australian Tax Office School Leaver Program

The Australian Taxation Office has its own customised program. Check it out HERE.

12 – 20 August National Science Week Events Metro Area

Discover a world of STEM careers during National Science Week. These events are running across the metropolitan area from 12 August. Find out more

Police Cadet Opportunities Open

If you are nearly 17 and interested in a police cadetship, check out the details HERE.

Applicants must be 17 upon selection to the Cadet school.

Find details of the recruitment process HERE.

School Leavers Information Kit

Whether you want to do more study, take a gap year or start work straight away, there are resources to support you in the School Leavers Information Kit.

To find all the resources go HERE.

29 September – 2 October Register Now: Fogarty Futures Leadership Conference for Years 10 – 11

Fogarty Futures Leadership Conference empowers years 10 and 11 students with leadership skills for the future. Based in Western Australia, we seek to encourage students to develop a passion for social justice and benefit their local communities. Soft skills such as leadership, communication and interpersonal skills are not taught in schools, despite being vital to living in a modern globalised world; Futures aims to fix this gap.

Find out more and apply HERE.

Girls Focus on Mining Camp

The Girls Focus on Mining Camp is a five-day residential camp for high school girls to experience what it’s like to study and work in the mining industry in WA. You’ll get to tour mine sites, participate in hands-on workshops and tour Curtin’s Kalgoorlie School of Mines campus.

The program targets girls in Year 10, 11 or 12 who have an interest in science or engineering and would like an introduction to the mining and resources sector.

No dates identified yet. Find details HERE.

Curtin Girls in Engineering Tomorrow

This out-of-school program is for Year 11 girls who are doing Maths Methods and interested in engineering. There are 10 sessions that deliver maths tutoring and exposure to engineering applications.

Get assistance from an experienced maths tutor
Meet engineer mentors and hear about their experiences
Participate in a range of engineering-themed workshops and activities
Learn more about courses and careers from our Future Student Advisors

Find details HERE.

Entrepreneurship for 12 to 17-year-old student-focused students @Bloom

Each year enterprising school students start their own businesses doing everything from dog walking to cyber security services.

Bloom Youth Outreach Programs are student focused innovation programs that provide students with entrepreneurship and innovative camps throughout the year.

The programs allow students to get access to enthusiastic support and know-how.

They connect with industry professionals to provide one day, to one weeklong program for students aged 12 to 17 years to upskill in entrepreneurship concepts.

Check out what is available HERE.

2023 WACE Manual

This is your opportunity to find everything you need to know about senior secondary school WACE qualifications in one spot.

For example, it has:

A summary of WACE requirements
Different study options.
Course outlines

Teachers use information in the WACE Manual to make sure you are enrolled in appropriate courses and to explore what different study options you can take.

The publication is free and you can check out what is needed and what is possible HERE.

University Admissions 2025 – Pre-requisites

If you want to go to university when you leave school, but don’t know what you want to do, check out the University Admissions 2025 course pre-requisites.

Make an appointment with your school career advisor and go through courses that you might choose. Make sure you are doing the subjects you need to get into those courses.

Alternative Pathways This booklet also identifies alternative pathways into university.

Senior School Language

Here is a quick guide to some of the acronyms and initials that you will her in senior school.

You can download a free copy HERE.

PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY NEWS

25 - 26 August Disability Connections Expo

More than 250 service providers under one roof, participants, their families and carers can exercise greater choice and control over their care.

Find details HERE.

Support for apprentices with disability

The Melbourne Apprenticeship Disability Network (MADN) in partnership with the Australian Apprenticeship and Traineeship Information Service (AATIS) have released a series of 5 blogs to support those living with disability to understand Australian Apprenticeships.

View the article

Curtin Portfolio Entry for Students with a Disability

Students who have a disability that is a barrier to undertaking mainstream entry pathways can explore Portfolio Entry at Curtin

People with disability School Leavers Information Kit

There is a range of programs and support for people with disability of special education needs for life after school.

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) support

SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight: smooth transition to university

Here is some key advice from Bond University about smoothly transitioning from school to university.

Anticipate the move

Moving away from home probably sounds like a big step right now but living on campus at university will be more fun than you can imagine. You’ll be with lots of other new students who are also moving out of home for the first time and best of all is that you’ll make friends from all over the world!

Be independent

University isn’t like school. You will need to manage your own timetable and study schedule, making sure you get your assignments submitted on time. A big part of this is knowing when to reach out for help, starting with your class tutors. Bond also has a range of student support services available so there’s always help when you need it!

Get involved

Student clubs are an integral and exciting part of the student experience. The sooner you can get involved in student life, the sooner you’ll make new friends and settle in. Student clubs span across various categories including social, cultural, sports, community, educational and religious clubs!

Befriend your study schedule

Your university study schedule may include lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratories, practicals, and self-directed study. Most full-time bachelor’s degrees will average 12 class contact hours a week when undertaking four subjects - often two hours for a lecture and seminar and one hour for a tutorial or lab.

Jane Hedley

Head of Pathways and Transition

Direct: (08) 9383 0416

Email: Jane.Hedley@cewa.edu.au

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