Year 10 – Construction Industry Pathways

Year 10 students recently participated in a MyPath Careers session where representatives from the Construction Training Fund visited Mazenod to speak about the wide range of career opportunities within the construction industry.

Students were introduced to:

Different career pathways within the construction industry.
Apprenticeship and training opportunities.
The range of trades and professional roles available in the sector.
Future employment opportunities within Western Australia’s growing construction industry.

The session helped students see the variety of careers that exist within construction beyond traditional trades, including roles in project management, engineering, site supervision, surveying and construction management.

These guest presentations form an important part of the Year 10 career program as they help students connect classroom learning with real-world industries and employment opportunities.

Year 11 – Upcoming University Presentations

Year 11 students will shortly begin attending university presentations as part of the Careers program.

Next week, representatives from Murdoch University and The University of Western Australia (UWA) will be visiting Mazenod to speak with Year 11 students about university study, course options and pathway opportunities.

These presentations help students gain a clearer understanding of university study and begin thinking about potential pathways after Year 12.

Year 12 – Individual Pathway Planning and Career Counselling

The Careers team has been actively meeting with Year 12 students for individual career counselling and pathway planning sessions.

These meetings focus on helping students:

• Clarify their intended post-school pathway.

• Understand university entry requirements and application processes.

• Identify key deadlines and milestones for 2026.

• Develop a clear plan for their transition beyond school.

These individual meetings are continuing throughout the term as students begin preparing for university applications and other post-school pathways.

TISC Update

Many Year 12s have been asking about university early offers and the TISC application process, which will form an important part of the pathway planning discussions throughout the year.

To support students with this process, representatives from TISC (Tertiary Institutions Service Centre) will be visiting Mazenod early in Term 2 to explain how the application system works, including how to list course preferences and understand the offer rounds.

These sessions help students gain a clear understanding of the university application process before applications open later in the year.

Key TISC Dates – 2026 University Applications

Although TISC has not released all dates for 2027 applications, students intending to apply for university through TISC should be aware of the following key dates:

TISC Applications Open:

2 June 2026

Final Date to Change Preferences:

Late December 2026

Early Offers (1st Round):

Early September 2026

More information about the application process can be found on the TISC website: https://www.tisc.edu.au

Students are encouraged to speak with the Careers team if they would like assistance understanding university applications or pathway options.

Key Dates – 2027 Medicine Intake (Current Year 12 Students)

UCAT ANZ Test - www.ucat.edu.au

Registrations opened: 3 March 2026

Registrations close: 15 May 2026

CASPer Test - acuityinsights.app

Available test dates:

• 6 August 2026

• 13 September 2026

• 8 October 2026

TISC Applications

Applications close: 30 September 2026

Late applications are not accepted for Medicine.

Rural Pathway Applications (if eligible)

Supplementary applications close: 13 October 2026

Students interested in pursuing medicine are encouraged to speak with Mr Tuohy for individual guidance.

Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) Presentation

Edith Cowan University will be presenting to students interested in pathways to WAAPA on 9 March in the PAC at lunch time. This session will provide information for students interested in performing arts careers and the application process for WAAPA programs.

WAAPA Short Courses

Join WAAPA in our new City Campus and enrol in one of the short courses and workshops! The short courses give you the opportunity to explore a particular area of the performing arts and work with WAAPA’s fabulous staff.

More details here.

Career Spotlight – Engineering Pathways in Western Australia

Engineering is a diverse field that focuses on designing, building and improving systems, infrastructure and technologies. Engineers work across industries such as mining, construction, renewable energy, aviation, robotics and infrastructure development.

In Western Australia, engineering degrees are offered at universities including Curtin University, UWA, Murdoch University and Edith Cowan University.

Students typically study a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and may specialise in areas such as:

• Civil Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Mining Engineering

• Software Engineering

Engineering careers are in strong demand in Western Australia, particularly in industries such as mining, energy, infrastructure and advanced technology.

Students interested in studying engineering at university should be aware of the typical entry requirements.

To be competitive for entry into engineering degrees, students generally require:

• An ATAR of around 80 or higher

• Mathematics Methods (ATAR)

• At least one science subject – Physics or Chemistry (ATAR)

Students considering engineering pathways should ensure they are selecting the appropriate ATAR subjects and maintaining strong academic performance.

Students are encouraged to attend university Open Days and speak with the Careers team if they would like advice about engineering pathways and subject requirements.

Career Spotlight – Grains Industry Continues to Boom

The WA grains industry has delivered the biggest harvest on record.

Our grains industry is world class. They know about climate change and how to grow crops in a dry climate. Science, innovation and hard work were employed to exploit all the rain we had last year to deliver bumper crops.

To explore careers in the grain industry, go to GIWA.

11 & 12 March UWA St Catherine’s College Boarders’ Experience

Year 10 - 12 boarders are invited to an exclusive opportunity to experience life at St Catherine’s College, UWA.

Join us for a vibrant evening that includes:

Dinner in our Dining Hall
A guided tour of the College grounds and facilities, led by our Resident Ambassadors
Hands-on sessions with:
Dandjoo Darbalung, our nationally recognised Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Excellence
Bloom, our hub for youth innovation and entrepreneurship

Places are limited, so early expressions of interest are encouraged.

To register, please email Sarah Warburton at sarah.warburton@stcats.com.au

University Open Day Calendar 2026

Students and families are encouraged to attend university Open Days to learn more about courses, campuses and career opportunities.

ECU (Joondalup) - 15 March Joondalup

Get details HERE.

UWA - 22 March 10am – 3pm

Get details HERE.

Murdoch - 28 March

South Street 10am – 3pm Saturday

Get details HERE.

Curtin - 29 March

10am – 3pm

Get details HERE.

ECU (Bunbury) - 3 May

ECU South West, Bunbury

Get details HERE.

ECU (City) - 9 August

Get details HERE.

Notre Dame - TBA

University Resource – Good Universities Guide 2026

The Good Universities Guide Ratings 2026 is now available and provides valuable information to help students and families compare Australian universities.

The guide includes ratings across areas such as teaching quality, graduate employment outcomes, student support and overall student satisfaction.

This resource can help students research universities and make more informed decisions about future study options.

Career Tools Reminder

All Mazenod students have access to Career Tools, the Careers online platform used throughout the MyPath program.

Career Tools allows students to:

• Explore careers and industries

• Research university and training pathways

• Access resume and job application resources

• Learn about labour market trends and opportunities

Students and families can access Career Tools through the Mazenod Careers website.

Students and families are encouraged to contact the Careers team if they would like guidance exploring career or university pathway options.

Here is the March Issue of In Focus Careers News for 2026. There is plenty of news so please have a good read and enjoy!

Tyrone Tuohy

Careers Counsellor

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