CAREERS 

Work Experience

Students from Years 10 to 12 have the opportunity this year to undertake 'Work Experience' to develop their awareness of appropriate attitudes and behaviour in real work environments, to explore employment and career options, to develop contacts with potential employers and to observe the use made of skills taught in school subjects. 

Work Experience at Lilydale High School can occur at any time within the school year for up to 5 school days or 10 days.

Students interested in completing Work Experience, should speak to a Careers Practitioner who will inform them of necessary processes and forms required to complete Work Experience.

Tax File Numbers

Any student will need at tax file number if they start work (part-time and full-time) and all students planning on a tertiary education require one when they start.

Importantly, current Year 12 students are reminded that they will be requested to provide their Tax File Number (TFN) on enrolment to TAFE or university next year, so it is worthwhile getting an application submitted early!  

Students must now apply for a TFN online and have their identity verified through an interview at a participating Australia Post office.  

To apply and also to find out about participating Post Offices, visit Apply for a TFN

Compare ED

The ComparED website provides prospective students with relevant and transparent information about Australian higher education institutions from the perspective of current students and recent graduates.  

With ComparED, students can explore and compare the quality of higher education institutions and study areas they are interested in based on the experiences of others.

The ComparED website allows students to compare specific institutions and/or study areas.  The data available is sourced from the Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) surveys. 

Visit ComparED and explore and compare institutions and study areas based on real life student experiences.

Avoca Landscape Construction

We are seeking VCAL/School Based Apprentices and 1st Year Apprentices.

At Avoca we pride ourselves on quality workmanship, we are experienced and dedicated to deliver quality residential landscapes for our clients. 

• Are you interested in completing the Certificate III in Landscape Construction? 
• Are you a hard worker and a team player with a can-do attitude? 

If the answer is YES, please send your cover letter and resume to;

Katie: admin@avocalc.com.au 

View our website at;  www.avocalc.com.au and Instagram @avocalandscape to explore our projects.  

Apprenticeships

Why should I do one?

More than half (56.6%) of respondents of the recently released Apprentice and Trainee Experience and Destinations 2019 survey by NCVER took up apprenticeships or traineeships for employment-related reasons. The good news is that a large majority of those who finished their apprenticeship – almost 88% - were employed after they completed their training. This was even higher for those who finished a trade apprenticeship, with over 91% employed after they completed their training.

In the trades, more than one-third of people surveyed said their primary motivation to undertake a trade was their desire to work in that type of job (38%). The other top reasons included, gaining a recognised qualification or certificate (19%). In non-trade occupations, more people did a traineeship or apprenticeship because it was a requirement for their jobs (22.9%).

The survey also demonstrated that there are benefits of doing an apprenticeship, even for those who ended up not completing one. While completers of apprenticeships or traineeships saw benefits in terms of employment, getting a job or gaining extra skills and knowledge – 38% of non-completers reported gaining in knowledge, experience and additional skills despite not completing the training. 43% of non-completers were employed in the same occupation as their apprenticeship or traineeship.

To find out more about an Australian Apprenticeship and finding an apprenticeship, visit the AAPathways website.

ADF Gap Year Program

An ADF Gap Year is a unique opportunity for students to experience life in the Navy, Army or Air Force, without needing to make a long-term commitment.  

The skills obtained through the ADF Gap Year program will provide students valuable work and life experience and are completely transferable.   It will enable students to develop the confidence for their next endeavours.

Gap Year candidates must be 17-24 years old on enlistment and be at least 18 years old by completion of military training.

Students who take part in the ADF Gap Year program:

• Gain valuable skills and work experience
• Enjoy a great salary package plus free healthcare
• Live a varied, active and healthy lifestyle
• Make friends with like-minded people
• Have the opportunity to see more of Australia

 Learn more and/or apply at ADF Gap Year.

Victorian Open Days 2022

Useful Websites and Resources

Skills Spiderweb

Different jobs need different skills.  The Skills Spiderweb shows 12 skills that are common across many jobs.  The size of the web shows the level of skill or expertise workers usually need to perform well in their job.  So, the larger the web, the higher the skill level.

Students are encouraged to visit Skills Spiderweb and play with the little drop-down tab and explore the many jobs listed.  Students can learn more about the skills required for particular jobs.

Health Fact Sheets

NSW Government Health has really useful medical specialty fact sheets to assist students in making more informed career choices about the many careers in the health industry, and to ensure their career plans not only fulfil their personal aspirations but also align with the needs of the industry.  

Students keen on finding out more about what the job is about, whether or not there is a shortage, etc. are encouraged to browse the following link on NSW Health - Medical Career Planning. 

Engineering Heroes Podcasts

Engineers Australia has now officially taken the helm of the Engineering Heroes podcast series. Students keen on a career in engineering may find these podcasts about the engineering challenges in today’s society of interest.  Engineers discuss their work life and the issues they are dealing with.

There are various categories of podcasts including aerospace, building services, and computer systems. Visit Engineering Heroes and sign up for regular updates.

Your Career Website

Students are encouraged to browse the very useful Your Career website which allows students to learn about occupations and explore career ideas.

Tim Kogelman and Kristy Mays