VET in Action

Year 12 student Tommy is currently studying VET as part of the VCE General program. Please see his reflection below.

Diploma of Aviation (external - TriStar Aviation)

This will be my second and final year with TriStar aviation. Over the past year, I have enjoyed studying the physics of flight, the function of parts, air flight rules and human factors every Wednesday at Mordialloc College. Along with my studies, I have had the opportunity to experience learning to fly at Moorabbin Airport every Saturday with my flight instructor, improving my skills and giving me a better insight into the aviation industry. I have recently completed my first solo flight, of which I am very proud. I will now continue working towards my recreational pilot’s licence. I am very grateful to Ms Martin and the Careers Team for helping me find this great opportunity, and I would recommend it to any students aspiring to enter the aviation industry.

Tommy G (Year 12)

Are you able to host a Work Experience student?

Please email Andy Farrow at Andy.Farrow@education.vic.gov.au.

BGKLLEN Careers Industry Expo

Our Year 9, 10, and Year 11 students will be attending the BGKLLEN Expo on Thursday 21 March, where they will have the opportunity to explore various career options and engage with industry professionals.

Upcoming Defence Work Experience Placements 2024

Introduction to Defence Assistance Program (DAP)

A program designed specifically for students with disability
Location: Victoria Barrack’s, 256 – 308 St Kilda Rd, Southbank 3006
Placement Date: 30 April 2024
Application closes: 10 March 2024 11:30pm
Link to apply: Defence Assistance Program (DAP)

Introduction to Navy: HMAS Cerberus (Overnight Placement)

A program aimed for students interested in a Navy career, (Overnight Placement) open to VIC, SA and TAS students.
Location: HMAS Cerberus (Victoria)
Placement Dates: 28 – 30 May 2024
Application closes: 24 March 2024 11:30pm
Link to apply: Introduction to Navy: HMAS Cerberus (Overnight Placement)

Army Trade Familiarisation (Engineering, Electrical and Health) Victoria

A program aimed for students interested in pursuing Army Trades with Defence
Location: Bandiana (Victoria)
Placement Date: 22 May 2024
Application closes: 7 April 2024 11:30pm
Link to apply: Army Trade Familiarisation

STEM to the Rescue

Showcasing various STEM careers in Defence and Defence Industry
Location: Melbourne Metro (various locations)
Placement Dates: 17 – 21 June 2024
Application closes: 14 April 2024 11:30pm
Link to apply: STEM to the Rescue

STEM Immersion Week

Showcasing various STEM careers
Location: Fisherman’s Bend (Port Melbourne)
Placement Dates: 24-28 June 2024
Application closes: 28 April 2024 11:30pm
Link to apply: STEM Immersion Week

HMAS Cerberus (Navy) Open Day

Location: HMAS Cerberus
Date: Sunday 03 March 2024 09:00am – 4:00pm (Free Entry), however registrations are required, please see link below to register.
Link to Register: HMAS Cerberus Open Day Registrations

Dates to Diarise in Term 1

Victorian Careers and Employment Expo – 14 to 16 March 2024

News from Monash University

Discover Monash Events

Monash University will be hosting several Discover Monash events or activities over the coming weeks. Unless specified online**, these will be face-to-face events.

Participating in one or more of these events will assist students in making informed choices about their study options after Year 12.

The following events will take place from March until May and students are encouraged to register early. For a complete list, and to register, visit Events Calendar - Discover Monash.

Information Evening – Melbourne City at Monash College	Tuesday 5 March, 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Discover Medicine **	Thursday 21 March, 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Information Evening – Peninsula Campus	Tuesday 26 March, 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Clayton Campus Tour	Thursday 11 April, 10.00am – 11.30am
Peninsula Campus Tour	Thursday 11 April, 2.00pm – 3.15pm
Caulfield Campus Tour	Friday 12 April, 10.00am – 11.15am
Discover Business	Friday 12 April, 12.00pm – 1.00pm
Clayton Campus Tour	Friday 12 April, 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Discover Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences **	Thursday 18 April, 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Discover Information Technology	Wednesday 24 April, 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Discover Nursing & Midwifery **	Wednesday 8 May, 5.30pm – 6.45pm
Discover Science: The Monash Science Experience	Wednesday 8 May, 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Discover Biomedical Science and Nutrition Science **	Thursday 9 May, 5.30pm – 6.45pm
Discover Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Paramedicine **	Tuesday 21 May, 5.30pm – 6.45pm
Discover Health Sciences, Public Health, and Psychology **	Thursday 23 May, 5.00pm – 6.15pm
Discover Radiation Sciences, and Medical Imaging and Radiography **	Tuesday 28 May, 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Discover Engineering	Tuesday 28 May, 6.00pm – 7.00pm

Year 10 Discovery Day

Have you been thinking about your future – what you should study, how to get the best study outcomes, and what’s it like to be a Monash student? Then the Year 10 Discovery Day is for you!

Year 10 students and parents can attend tailored sessions to learn about successful study techniques, family support, and what is required for a bright academic future. There will be various workshops sessions to participate in, and after morning tea, parents have the option to explore campus, visit onsite cafes, etc.

Date: Friday 5 April 2024

Time: 9.00am – 2.00pm

Location: Clayton Campus

Registration is essential. Visit Year 10 Discovery Day - Discover Monash to sign up.

School Holiday Tours

Over the April holidays, Monash will be hosting Campus Experience Events whereby students can get a feel for what it is like to study on campus. Registrations are essential, simply click on the links provided.

Clayton Campus Tour - Thursday 11 April - Discover Monash	10.00am – 11.30am
Peninsula Campus Tour - Thursday 11 April - Discover Monash	2.00pm – 3.15pm
Caulfield Campus Tour - Friday 12 April - Discover Monash	10.00am – 11.15am
Clayton Campus Tour - Friday 12 April - Discover Monash	2.00pm – 3.30pm

New Sustainability Major

The Monash Business School is offering a new Sustainability major in either of the Bachelor of Business or the Bachelor of Commerce degrees. This major will appeal to students interested in a career in sustainability and responsible management. Over and above this major, the School also offers some interesting units that can be taken as electives across a wide range of other degree programs.

Details of these electives can be found at Sustainability - Monash Business School.

Box Hill Institute Talk & Tours

Students keen on finding out about studying at Box Hill Institute, seeing the facilities, and speaking to teachers, are invited to attend one of three Talk & Tour events taking place in March. Tours may include the hair and beauty salons, the florist, Fountains Restaurant (which includes state of the art kitchens), the vet clinic, the music studios, automotive workshops and much more.

Dates:

Tuesday 19 March – Elgar Campus

Tuesday 19 March – Nelson Campus

Thursday 21 March – Lilydale Campus

Time: 4.00pm – 7.00pm

Registration is essential and students go into a competition to win a Student Study Pack valued at over $4000. Browse Box Hill Institute Talk & Tours and choose the preferred Campus Tour or even more than one.

Free University Degrees for Victorians studying High School Teaching

In the latter part of 2023, the Victorian Government announced it was investing more than $93.2 million to deliver scholarships to support secondary teaching degree students with the cost of studying and living. Students who enrol in a Victorian secondary school teaching degree could be eligible for a scholarship that pays them while they learn and can cover the cost of their studies.

Find out more, including eligibility details at Vic Scholarships for Secondary Teaching.

Animation & Gaming Degrees in Victoria in 2024

Animation and games design courses offer students a range of opportunities to be exposed to, and develop their skills in, subjects such as computer coding, computer programming, broad IT skills, simulation and modelling, computer-based 2D and 3D, interactive information design, and virtual environments, to name but a few. Below is a list of some undergraduate degrees offered at Victorian Universities.

For a comprehensive list of courses (including the many double-degree options) on offer at Victorian universities, TAFEs, and Private Providers, visit VTAC.

INSTITUTION	COURSE NAME	VCE PREREQ’S	MAJOR STUDIES IN 2024
DEAKIN	Film, Television & Animation	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.	Animation (major only), Animation and motion graphic (minor only), Film studies (minor only), Producing screen content, Screen content production (minor only), Screen production (major only), Scriptwriting (minor only), Visual effects and virtual production (minor only).
MONASH	Design	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 27 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	Animation, Automotive design, Collaborative design, Communication design, Computer-aided design (CAD), Design, Design theory, Digital media, Furniture design, Graphic design, Illustration, Industrial design, Interactive design, Materials technology, Product design and development, Spatial design, Transportation design, Visual communication, Web design.
RMIT	Animation and Interactive Media	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	2D animation, 3D animation, Animation, Animation design and production, Computer animation, Concept art, Design, Digital arts, Illustration, Imaging and sound, Motion design, Projection mapping, Visual effects.
RMIT	Games Design	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	3D design, Arts (contemporary), Digital art and design, Entrepreneurship, Games design, Games development, Games programming, Games technology, Graphic design.
SWINBURNE	Animation	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	2D and 3D production techniques for animation, Acting for animation, Action analysis and locomotion, Advanced character design for animation, Character and environment design, Genre and the moving image, History of animation, Producing and production management, Sound design and acquisition, Writing and directing for animation.
	Games and Interactivity	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	3D modelling for objects and environments, Behaviour and motivation in games, Digital game prototyping lab, Introduction to game studies, Introduction to games production, Pervasive game design lab, Principles of game design, Sound design and acquisition, User-centred design and evaluation, Writing for interactive narratives.
	Games and Interactivity/Animation	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL or at least 30 in English (EAL).	2D and 3D production techniques for animation, 3D modelling for objects and environments, Acting for animation, Action analysis and locomotion, Behaviour and motivation in games, Character and environment design, Character design for animation, Development and pre-production, Digital game prototyping, Genre and the moving image, History of animation, Pervasive game design, Principles of game design, Producing and production management for animation, Production and post-production, Screen writing, Sound design and acquisition, User-centred design and evaluation, Writing for interactive narratives.
UNI MELBOURNE	Fine Arts (Animation)	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	Animation.
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY	Animation & Visual Effects	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.	Animation, Visual effects.

Snapshot of Deakin University in 2024

Deakin University is one of the largest universities in Australia, with over 66 000 students across its four campuses across Melbourne, Geelong, and Warrnambool, and one being its Cloud Campus - Deakin Locations.

Ranked highly for world-class facilities, research, and teaching, as well as employability, innovation, and inclusiveness – browse About Deakin and Why Deakin.
Deakin has maintained the highest level of overall student satisfaction among Victorian universities for more than twelve years running.
In the recently published Australian Financial Review Best Universities Rankings, Deakin is listed #7 in Australia, and #2 in Victoria.
Deakin's School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is a world-leading sports science school, ranked #1 in the Shanghai Ranking 2023 for Sport Science Schools and Departments in the world.
Deakin has four faculties and several schools within each faculty - Faculties and Schools.
Deakin is one of only 3 Victorian universities offering graduate medicine.
Deakin offers trimesters and offers a significant number of its courses online - Study online.
Deakin encourages its students to participate in study abroad and exchange programs as part of their course - Study Abroad.
Another excellent resource for Deakin students is this. This resource is packed with inspiration for life, learning and career. Deakin believes the journey is as important as the destination, and whether students are curious about technology, innovation, culture, or personal development, this. is the perfect place to ignite imagination and fuel ambition - this Deakin.
Deakin has an excellent reputation for producing highly skilled work-ready, and resilient graduates from a diverse range of backgrounds. The award-winning DeakinTALENT Careers and Employment Service helps employers to connect with Deakin students across a range of areas. DeakinTALENT “is your Anytime–Anywhere Careers and Employment Service, available to you for the rest of your working life!”

Mr Jack Crameri - Senior School Careers Practitioner

Ms Andy Farrow - Junior and Intermediate School Careers Practitioner

Ms Jody McCarthy - Senior School & Careers Support

Wellbeing Matters

Social Media and Teenagers

eSafety Parent and Carer Webinars

Community Mentors for Students