Careers Corner

Are you considering a Career in Medicine or Dentistry?

Students who are considering a career in Medicine and aim to study at Monash University will be required to complete the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT). Also, if they wish to apply interstate for Medicine or Dentistry, they may be required to sit this test. Not all universities require this testing however, if students want to keep their options open, they are encouraged to register for the testing.

A Free Webinar discussing the UCAT, Interviews, Medical School Applications, Pathways into Medicine and Dentistry (for universities in Australia) is being held on the 15th November 2023, 7.00pm – 9.00pm (AEDT).

Please click here to register for this event

This forum is an excellent opportunity for students and parents to find out about the UCAT, Interviews, Pathways into Medicine, and have all questions answered by expert teachers who have been working in the field since 1999.

The session is PACKED with invaluable information during which the following topics (and more) will be covered.

What is UCAT? UCAT scores? UCAT Sub-tests?
Year 10, 11 and 12 - things to consider now
The Undergraduate Selection Criteria
Application process into universities for Medicine and Dentistry
When and who can sit the UCAT
GAMSAT
Can you prepare for the UCAT?
Undergraduate interview process
Medical School Applications
Taking a Gap Year
Alternative degrees and career choices
Q & A

In Victoria, the only course requiring UCAT is Monash University’s Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD). For further information and a list of universities and courses involved, click on the link below.

https://www.ucat.edu.au/about-ucat-anz/universities/

Dance Factory

The success of our school musical may have inspired students to investigate the Creative Arts sector. Dance Factory, located in Richmond, run a range of courses in this field. Opening its doors in the early 1980s, Dance Factory has grown considerably and offers a range of courses and opportunities including:

Choreography classes
Courses for the more serious students
Full-time and part-time accredited courses
Junior and teenage classes
VET Dance for students in Years 10-12
Performance classes
Short courses

Please visit their website at http://www.dancefactory.com.au to find out more.

Dance Factory Scholarships

Dance Factory are currently offering scholarships to male dancers in Dance, Dance Teaching and Musical Theatre.

For further information please click here or visit their website.

Ventura Bus Lines Apprenticeships - 2024

Have you considered a career as a Diesel Mechanic, Auto Electrician or Body Repairer? If so, this may be of interest.

Ventura Bus Lines has several workshops, including one at Pakenham. Their positions offer the opportunity to work with professional and qualified tradespeople whilst participating in an extensive, tailor-made 4 year apprenticeship program covering:

· Diesel Mechanic – Cert III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technology

· Auto Electrical – Cert III in Automotive Electrical Technology

· Body Repair – Cert III in Automotive Body Repair Technology

To find out more information visit their website at: https://www.venturabus.com.au/careers (or click on the below image)

To submit an application please click here.

So you want to be a Physiotherapist?

Physiotherapy is a popular career choice and students quite frequently visit us for information on the requirements. There are a limited number of courses available (in the Melbourne district) straight from Year 12 (undergraduate degrees) so, quite often, students need to find alternative pathways (post graduate education) into this area of study.

Our main providers in Victoria include: ACU (Ballarat), Charles Sturt University (Albury-Wodonga), Federation University (Gippsland), La Trobe University (Bundoora), Monash University (Peninsula) and Victoria University (Footscray) offer undergraduate degrees. The University of Melbourne offer Biomedicine/Physiotherapy or Science/Physiotherapy, where you complete an undergraduate degree in Biomedicine or Science and then move forward into Physiotherapy (depending on a range of criteria).

Our students usually apply to Monash, Fed Uni or VU, as they are the most accessible without relocation.

Monash – 2023 ATAR* 97.1 – pre-requisites include at least 30 English (35 EAL), at least 25 in two of Biology, Chemistry, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Physics

Fed Uni – 2023 ATAR* 74.8 – pre-requisites include at least 25 English, Units 1 to 4: satisfactory completion in one of Biology, Chemistry, Health and Human Development, Physical Education or Physics

Vic Uni – 2023 ATAR* 95.65 – pre-requisites include at least 25 English (30 EAL), least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Physics

* ATAR results fluctuate and are dependent upon a range of criteria

If a student decides to use a pathway undergraduate degree, most universities ask they have a degree in a related field for example, science, health or sport science. We work through this with students if they discuss physiotherapy as their end goal.

For more information on these degrees, go to: https://delta.vtac.edu.au/coursesearch/#/search and type in physiotherapy

A Career with Victoria Police - A helpful Guide for Students

Victoria Police have produced a new student resource, which has been designed specifically to assist school leavers who are interested in pursuing a career as a police officer with Victoria Police.

You will find helpful information such as:

An introduction to the Police Officer role and the career pathways available
Interactive eligibility and suitability test
Video interviews with police officers, who talk about their policing careers so far
Tips and guidelines on how to navigate the application process.

Please click here (or on the above image) to download the booklet.