Pathways and Transition
The first two weeks of the term have been very busy, particularly for our Year 10 students. Dr Jane Genovese spoke to the group about ‘Creating Momentum’, providing practical strategies to set goals and motivate themselves. Just what they needed leading into their course counselling and subject selections sessions this week. Daniel Bradshaw, from StreetX, also spoke to the year group to kick off their $20 Boss program that challenges students to solve problems and helps them better understand their relationship with money.
The National Career Information Service
With Term 3 underway, many students are thinking about subject selection for next year or considering options such as higher education, apprenticeships and vocational education and training (VET). Below are some of many myfuture resources that can help them explore options and pathways.
- How to select senior school subjects
- Alternative pathways to higher education
- Apprenticeship resources
- VET: Real skills for real careers
- Want to view more? Log in to myfuture.
There's also a range of VET resources on the Australian Government's My Skills website that can be used in the classroom or shared with students electronically.
Open days may look a little different this year due to COVID-19. Many universities, TAFEs and colleges will hold virtual open days, where students can go online to find out about courses and programs, explore campus facilities through virtual tours and chat live with current students about their experience.
Whether virtual or on-campus, open days can help students make informed decisions about their future study options. Encourage your students to research specific details and dates for the institutions that interest them and consider taking part. These resources on myfuture can help them prepare:
- View institutions and 2020 open day dates
- 8 ways to a great university open day
- Preparing for an open day
- How to make the most of open days and career expos.
Open Day information
2 August UWA Open Day
UWA is doing its Open Day online this year.
Register HERE.
9 August ECU Virtual Open Day
ECU has also decided to go with a virtual open day.
You can register HERE.
1 – 20 August CQU Open Days
CQU has gone for a series of webinars each one focusing on a different discipline. You can find the schedule of webinars HERE.
13 September Curtin Open Day
Curtin is still hoping to do an on campus open day. It is also seeking information about what sort of online event would be useful. Please let them know by giving information
ECU Admissions Update
We have now launched our new UniPrep programs to help your 2020 Year 12 students with their journey to ECU.
These courses are fee free for domestic students (Australian citizens, Permanent Residents, New Zealand Citizens and those on Humanitarian visas).
The courses cover information/communication technology skills, academic research and writing, mathematical concepts and techniques, and a wide range of interpersonal communication skills.
Students will also be introduced to life at ECU and have access to course and career advice to help them make informed decisions about selecting a degree.
If you would like to arrange Year 12 presentation, or one-to-one talks with students please don’t hesitate to reply to this email. Our Team are happy to work with you and your students to ensure students get the right information they need.
UniPrep Accelerate
This is our brand new program for school leavers with a near-miss ATAR.
UniPrep Accelerate is an intensive and challenging version of ECU’s successful university preparation program, UniPrep.
This 4-week university preparation course will run in January on our Joondalup Campus.
On successful completion, students will be able to start uni in Semester 1 with everyone else.
If students expect an ATAR between 55 -69, they can apply now via our Online Admissions system.
UniPrep Summer
Our UniPrep Summer program is now available for school leavers.
The program is for people who are likely to attain an ATAR of below 55 or won't attain an ATAR at all.
It's held at Joondalup and South West campuses from 30 November until 29 January, with a two-week break over the Christmas period.
On successful completion, students start uni in time for Semester 1. Students can apply for UniPrep Summer now via our Online Admissions system.
Special consideration will be given to 2020 Year 12 cohorts to allow you to apply for UniPrep Summer based on your first semester Year 12 results.
Year 12 Pathways for 2021
We have been busy at work and have created a page to help you and your students select their pathway to ECU: https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/course-entry/year-12-pathways-for-2021
Year 11 and Year 10 student information
Vet in Schools 2021 Courses - North and South Metropolitan TAFE
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 31 AUGUST
Take a look at what the North Met TAFE Schools Program 2021 and South Met TAFE Vet in Schools Offering 2021 Please note: Our students’ complete courses on a Thursday or Friday.
VET Delivered to Secondary Students courses are extremely competitive, therefore it is recommended you provide as much evidence as possible to support your application. These documents must be uploaded when applying through our online application system.
To complete the application, you will need:
- Western Australian Student number (WASN). This can be found on your school report or speak with your school’s VET Coordinator;
- Unique Student Identifier (USI) number. If you have not already created an USI then you will need to visit this website first www.usi.gov.au/your-usi/create-usi ;
- Year 9 & 10 school reports in an electronic format i.e. PDF (‘C’ grade or above in Mathematics and English is preferred but all applications will be considered);
- OLNA (Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment) Report (if applicable);
- Parent/guardian email address and mobile phone number;
- Resume, references and any certificates which will help support your application; and
- A Student Statement outlining why you should be selected to participate in the course (please note there is a limit of 255 characters that can be entered in this section).
- When selecting your course you will need to select your campus first. It is important that you can travel with ease to and from that campus (you may find this website useful) www.transperth.wa.gov.au
Once you commence your application, you can save your changes if you need to exit and return at a later time. You will be emailed a link to your saved application which you can only access from the email address entered at the time you save and exit.
August Calendar of Events
Lyn Alexander
Head of Pathways and Transition
9383 0416
