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  Dates to Diarise in Term 2

• Law Week 2024 – Monday 20 – Sunday 26 May 2024
• Construction Industry Training dates – 4th June and 24th August See Mrs Boyko if you would like to get this qualification.

 News from RMIT

• Studying Business or Commerce at RMIT

RMIT offers the 3-year Bachelor of Business – a flexible degree allowing students to study what they would like.  Students get to personalise their course structure, allowing them to tailor their learning with a choice of 14 majors and 32 minors. 

The VCE entry requirements are a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL).

Students are encouraged to find out more at Bachelor of Business.

Students might be keen on the 4-year Bachelor of Business Professional Practice which offers the same 14 majors and 32 minors, with the added benefit of a dedicated minor (in Study and Work) and professional experiences with industry partners, research centres, start-up support networks and/or the not-for-profit sector, depending on their choices.

Commencing in 2024, RMIT is introducing the 3-year Bachelor of Commerce.  Unlike the flexible Bachelor of Business, this degree is for students who are confident they know what area of study the definitely want to focus on.  Students will explore the complexities of laws, policy development, market dynamics and technological innovation that shape today's commerce.  Two Work Integrated Learning units are also required to be completed in this course. 

The course will offer only 6 majors:

• Cyber Security Law and Governance
• Enterprise AI and Business Analytics
• International Business
• Marketing Technology
• Quantitative Economics and Finance
• Leadership and Strategy

The VCE entry requirements are a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL); and a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics. 

Find out more at Bachelor of Commerce.

• Courses in Building and Trades at RMIT

Get hands-on training in RMIT's specialist facilities and learn from industry practitioners from day one.

RMIT offers a broad range of certificates and diplomas in building and trades, including air-conditioning, carpentry, electrotechnology, and plumbing.

Browse Building and Trades at RMIT to find out more about all courses on offer.

• Tech and Trades Experience Day

RMIT will host a free, hands-on Tech and Trades Experience Day in the July school holidays. 

Tailored for students in Years 10, 11, and 12, along with their parents and guardians, this event promises an immersive day of exploration.  Attendees will get to uncover their passions, gain valuable insights, and pave the way for a future filled with endless possibilities.Date:               Thursday 4 July 2024  

Time:               9.00am – 2.45pm

Venue:            City Campus

Registration is essential and can be done here.

  Career as a PodiatristThe Good Universities Guide* states that Podiatrists look after the health of people's feet by diagnosing, treating and preventing foot abnormalities, and educating the public about good foot health. Podiatrists may develop a special interest in dealing with particular client groups, such as children, the aged or sportspeople.  They may also work in a particular area, such as occupational health, or with general medical conditions that result in foot and leg problems.

Of particular interest is that podiatrists, like doctors and dentists, are approved to prescribe medications and do some surgery.

*Good Universities Guide - Podiatry 

In Victoria, only one university offers a bachelor course in podiatry, and that is La Trobe University.  La Trobe offers the Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours) which is a 4-year degree, and students are taught by experts – experienced podiatrists, researchers and teachers in sport medicine, biomechanics, hospital-based podiatry, paediatrics and foot surgery.Students get plenty of opportunities to practise the skills the gain in the course by treating real patients in La Trobe’s on-campus podiatry clinic. Find out more about studying Podiatry at La Trobe University.  Monash University offers a 2-year Master of Podiatric Medicine at its Peninsula Campus.

 Studying the Bachelor of Paramedicine at UTASThe Bachelor of Paramedicine is offered as a two-year, full time (fast-track) program, at two of the University of Tasmania’s campuses, Hobart, Tasmania, and at its Rozelle Campus in Sydney, NSW. Throughout the degree, students have the chance to learn skills in small groups, and then apply what they learn to professional experience placements within ambulance services.  The course is taught by qualified paramedics, both on UTAS staff and through the university’s connections with the local healthcare sector.   There is a low student/teacher ratio during the clinical practical experiences, which provides students with individual attention and support throughout their studies.Graduates of course allows students to work in complex, dynamic and sometimes extreme environments.  Graduates will possess the expertise and values to have a positive impact on the quality of life for their community and will be equipped to work around the world.Importantly, this course is accredited by the Paramedicine Board of Australia (the National Board), and graduates of the program can apply for registration as a paramedic with the National Board via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) website.

The VCE entry requirement for standard entry is an ATAR in the region of 75.00. Alternatively, non-Year 12 students who have completed a Diploma of Nursing (the approved program of study for enrolled nurses), or a Diploma of Paramedical Science, or a Diploma of Emergency Health Care, or a combined JMED and Diploma of Nursing (ADF) may be eligible to apply.  Find out more at Bachelor of Paramedicine at UTAS. 

 Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Technician)Learn the skills and knowledge to work in the fast-paced role of an operating theatre technician in our health services assistance course. Theatre technicians are a vital part of the perioperative team who look after patients before, during and after an operation.  Theatre technicians work closely with the doctors and nurses in the operating theatre.   They are responsible for the patient's safety and comfort while they are in the operating room, as well as setting up and monitoring the technology needed to support the surgeon.

During this 6-month health course offered by Box Hill Institute, students will learn skills to:

• transfer patients to a theatre.
• move them safely onto the operating table.
• attach various pieces of essential equipment.
• interact with the surgical team to ensure the patient’s journey is smooth, safe and comfortable.

Theatre technician roles are physical and fast paced.  Due to the context of the role, most technicians in Victorian hospitals work 10 hour shifts across a 4 day week. Find out more at Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (specialising in Operating Theatre Technician). 

   Veteran Family Pathway (VEP)

ACU is committed to supporting both veterans and their families accessing tertiary education.  The VEP – family pathway recognises the challenges military families may face as a result of service.

Often for the family members of ADF personnel there can be significant barriers when pursuing educational/employment goals due to service commitments such as posting cycles, deployments and/or locality.  This pathway aims to provide recognition of these challenges and sacrifices by giving the opportunity to access a range of study options, increasing employability and opening the door to meaningful employment.

This entry pathway is available to any partner, spouse, or child over the age of 18 of current/previous serving ADF personnel. Find out more at Veteran Family Pathway (VEP) to ACU. 

 Computer Science Degrees in Victoria in 2024  Several Victorian universities offer Computer Science degrees and below is a list of many of these courses.  For a comprehensive list of all courses (including the many double-degree options) on offer at both TAFEs and universities, visit VTAC.

 Information Technology Degrees in Victoria in 2024  Several Victorian universities offer a broad range of Information Technology bachelor degrees and below is a list of many of these courses.  For a comprehensive list of courses (including the many double-degree options) on offer at both TAFEs and universities, visit VTAC.

 Snapshot of Bond University in 2024

• A High Rating University

In the 2023 Good Universities Guide, Bond University was awarded more 5-star ratings in the Educational Experience category with 5 stars being the maximum rating awarded. The QS star rankings were similar.

  Student Support                            

  Teaching Quality

   Overall Experience                       

  Learner Engagement

  Learning Resources                     

  Skills Development

  Student Teacher Ratio

Bond also ranked #43 in world's best small universities - Our rankings | Bond University

• Accelerated degrees

Graduate up to 12 months ahead of the rest by studying three semesters per year and earn an income up to a year ahead of graduates from other universities. Students learn from world-renowned, highly qualified academics and high-level corporate and government consultants who take a hands-on role in guiding students’ career paths.

• Core Curriculum

The Core Curriculum, embedded in each undergraduate program, establishes and begins the development of essential graduate attributes, supports students’ capacity to acquire the knowledge and skills taught in their discipline-specific coursework, and prepares graduates to translate these capabilities into successful professional and personal lives.

• Leadership Development

Part of Bond University’s unique approach is to help students develop a strong foundation of key leadership attributes that will prepare them for career success, regardless of which field of study they choose.

• Study facilities

Bond not only has state-of-the-art facilities, but it also offers unprecedented access to them.  This means students can apply their profession as they learn it, in an environment far more akin to the real thing.

• Industry Experience Program

Bond is committed to producing graduates who are “ready to hit the ground running”.  The Industry Experience Program (IEP) provides a vital link between employers and students that can result in a mutually beneficial partnership. 

• Beyond Bond

A practical, activity-based program that extends across the duration of all undergraduate degrees, as a mandatory degree requirement, ensuring all Bond students engage in various extra-curricular activities that complement their academic studies.

• Clubs and societies

Students have access to many sporting and social clubs, fitness centres, cafes, restaurants, and support services on offer, all available on campus.

• Bond alumni

Bond has a global network of 33,000 alumni, which is active in over 120 countries around the world, so students can be connected practically anywhere their ambition may take them.