Career News
UAC
The Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) processes course applications on behalf of tertiary institutions www.uac.edu.au
From Wednesday 1 August, you are able to:
- Register for a UAC account (timely applications close 28 September).
- Apply for up to 5 courses (these can be changed later by certain dates).
- Complete an Educational Access Schemes (EAS) application by 23 November.
- Apply for selected access and equity scholarships by 12 December.
Click the link for an instructional video to show you how to register and apply for courses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OQLP5nVGYA
Private colleges and TAFE institutes
You will need to apply directly to some institutes. Each relevant private college and TAFE will set their own application dates.
Scholarships and Accommodation
Each university, TAFE and private college sets their own application dates for scholarships and accommodation. Applications should start opening now for most institutions. If you are planning to defer your offer and start in 2020, you may have to apply for accommodation and scholarships late next year.
Students received their UAC guides last week.
VTAC
The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) processes course applications on behalf of participating higher education institutions. From Monday 6 August, you will be able to create a VTAC account and apply for vocational and higher education courses. Information can be found on the following sites.
- Website: The website and social media channels contain information about the application process, Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS), and scholarships etc., www.vtac.edu.au/
- Instructional videos: these outline how to set up a VTAC account, how to search for courses and how the preference system works, http://bit.ly/2a9lzwg
- VTAC CourseSearch app: You can download the app from Google Play or the App Store.
Other States
Information and resources for other states can be accessed at the following websites:
SA/NT www.satac.edu.au/
Queensland www.qtac.edu.au/
Western Australia www.tisc.edu.au/
Tasmania www.utas.edu.au/
Charles Sturt University Information Evening
Get all the information you need about university to make the best decisions for your future study plans.
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) representatives will also be there to advise on the best way to get into university.
Date and time: 15 August, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Venue: Orange Ex-Services Club, Tobruk Room, 231-243 Anson Street, Orange
TAFE NSW
Open Day Orange Campus Saturday 18th August 10am-2pm.
Register athttps://events.tafensw.edu.au/open-day
Bullseye Poster
You can explore occupations related to your favourite subject. Click on the occupation title in the bullseye to explore the career area, http://bit.ly/1svwa98
Career in Information Technology
There’s hardly a job left on the planet that doesn’t use computers and information technology in some way. The area is always expanding in new directions. From the special effects in The Last Jedi to modern medicine using robots for surgeries, we’re always pushing the boundaries of what information communications technology can do. It’s a fast paced, varied industry that has great opportunities.
For information follow the link
http://blog.careerhq.com.au/kickstart-career-information-technology-5-jobs-worth-exploring/
NIDA
NIDA's Applications Open for 2019
The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is delighted to announce it is accepting applications for the 2019 intake to its world-class higher education performing arts courses. Applications close 30 September 2018. There are greater opportunities than ever before for those looking to pursue a career in creative industries with VET Diplomas, Bachelor and Masters degrees. https://apply.nida.edu.au/
UNSW Law Admission Test
The 2018 LAT will be held on Tuesday 25 September 2018.
Registrations for the 2018 LAT are open on the ACER website and will close on 10 August 2018.
The Law Admission Test or LAT is a written test that is used to demonstrate your aptitude and suitability for studying undergraduate Law at UNSW. Your LAT score, in addition to your academic results (e.g. ATAR + adjustment factors) will be used in our selection process to allow us to better differentiate between the many high achieving applicants to Law. The LAT was introduced in 2016 for entry to UNSW Law double degrees.
Study Overseas
Save the Date - Study Overseas Information Evening at Ascham - 29 August 2018
On Wednesday 29 August from 5.00 – 7.30pm Ascham School is hosting a ‘Study Overseas Information Evening’. The intention of this evening is to provide Year 10, 11 and 12 students and their parents with an opportunity to meet representatives from a range of international tertiary institutions from North America, UK, Asia and Europe.
Education USA will be delivering a seminar about the USA application process. Any enquiries may be directed to Gillian Sloan, Tertiary Education and Careers Adviser at Ascham School at gillian.sloan@ascham.nsw.edu.au
Apprenticeships
Choose the right subjects to get a Building & Construction Apprenticeship
The Apprenticeship Engagement Forum website has 11 downloadable flyers that suggest subject choices in years 9 to 12. The subjects have been recommended by each industry. The flyers cover bricklaying, signs & graphics, fire sprinkler fitter, carpentry, shopfitting, stonemasonry, wall & floor tiling, plumbing, wall & ceiling lining, painting & decorating and roof tiling. http://ow.ly/gDci30l0b7H
Kimberley Jones
Year 12 Co-ordinator/Career Advisor