Career & VET Report

Wimmera Southern Mallee School Jobs board

Please click the link below for the latest job opportunities.

https://mailchi.mp/e250c1b02257/schools-job-board?e=52661d7959

Careers Report

New VCE program from 2023

https://www.vic.gov.au/many-talents-one-vce

VET in Schools

Unfortunately due to an increase in Covid cases in the Wimmera the Try a Vet day has been cancelled. Students will instead have the opportunity to attend a Virtual event In August and travel to Horsham and Longerenong later in the year. It is anticipated that students will visit on a regular VET day on a Wednesday to see the courses in action.

Open Days & Info Sessions

Longerenong College Open Day

OPEN DAY - 14 AUGUST 2022

Complete the registration form so that we can send you updates about our Open Day.

Come along to our Open Day and find out everything you need to know about studying at Longerenong College. You will have the chance to tour the campus and farm, meet staff and hear about the many and varied career opportunities that are available in the agriculture industries, scholarships and course content.If you are serious about an agriculture career and looking to study at Longerenong College in 2023 then this is the perfect opportunity for you to hear about our hands-on practical training and how we can help you succeed.

https://www.longy.com.au/open-day-14-august-2022

RMIT | Information Evening – Ballarat

Monday 25 July 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Ballarat Mid City Hotel

Thinking about studying at RMIT in Melbourne? This is the perfect place to start.

You’ll hear from our staff and students on:

Our campuses and locations
Course options
Industry Experience
Global Opportunities
Prerequisites and Pathways
Clubs and societies
Support services
Scholarships
Accommodation options
Entry schemes
Early Offer Program

You’ll have the chance to ask questions and find out where RMIT can take you.

Find out more: https://www.rmit.edu.au/events/2022/july/rmit-information-evening-ballarat

VTAC | Applying for courses in 2023 webinar

Monday 1 August 2022, 6:00 pm

Online

Finishing year 12 this year? You’ll apply for courses at Victorian universities, TAFE institutes, and independent tertiary colleges via VTAC, the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Join the VTAC team for a live webinar which will cover all aspects of the VTAC application process – from finding course information and making sure you’re eligible, all the way through to actually receiving an offer.

You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions throughout, so join us to find out everything you need to know about getting to uni, TAFE, or college next year!

Find out more: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bsGYJrndQqmDiyjHdN1gpQ

La Trobe | Aspire Early Admissions Webinar

Tuesday 2 August 2022, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Online

At La Trobe, we know there’s more to being a good student than marks alone. Our Aspire Early Admissions Program rewards your involvement in community, leadership and volunteering with an early conditional offer into your chosen course at La Trobe and many other exclusive benefits. In this webinar, we’ll tell you exactly what goes into writing a successful Aspire application and you’ll get the opportunity to ask questions to get the help you need.

Find out more:

https://www.latrobe.edu.au/events/all/la-trobe-aspire-early-admissions-webinar8

VTAC | Understanding special consideration (SEAS) and scholarship webinar

Tuesday 2 August 2022

Online

Finishing year 12 this year? You’ll apply for courses at Victorian universities, TAFE institutes, and independent tertiary colleges via VTAC, the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Join the VTAC team for a live webinar which will focus on the application process for special consideration via SEAS, the Special Entry Access Scheme. We’ll also cover the VTAC application for scholarships.

You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions throughout, so join us to find out everything you need to know about submitting your applications for SEAS and scholarships!

Find out more: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1aMaMdQGR8GTQ_EV86UBxg

RMIT | Information Evening – Geelong

Tuesday 2 August 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Novotel Geelong=

Thinking about studying at RMIT in Melbourne? This is the perfect place to start.

You’ll hear from our staff and students on:

Our campuses and locations
Course options
Industry Experience
Global Opportunities
Prerequisites and Pathways
Clubs and societies
Support services
Scholarships
Accommodation options
Entry schemes
Early Offer Program

You’ll have the chance to ask questions and find out where RMIT can take you.

Find out more: https://www.rmit.edu.au/events/2022/august/rmit-information-evening-geelong

Monash | Information Evening – Geelong

Thursday 4 August 2022, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

GMHBA Stadium

We know that choosing a university is a big decision, especially if you don’t live in Melbourne. Monash Information Evenings are the perfect opportunity to have your questions answered on everything you wanted to know about undergraduate study at Monash.

You’ll hear about:

our ten diverse study and discipline areas
undergraduate course types, such as our comprehensive and specialist courses, double degrees and pathway programs
international opportunities including study abroad and overseas tours
how to apply – everything need to know about VTAC, key dates and deadlines
scholarships and fees
SEAS and the Monash Guarantee
accommodation options, both on and off campus

Find out more: https://www.monash.edu/discover/events/general-information/monash-information-evening-geelong

University of Melbourne | Open Day 2022

Sunday 21 August 2022, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus

Thinking about studying at uni? Come and experience Melbourne life for yourself in an exciting program of over 300 in-person sessions.

Find out more: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/openday

VU | Open Day 2022

Sunday 21 August 2022, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Victoria University, Melbourne Campuses

Discover Victoria University at our Open Day.

Hear from students, teachers and industry partners – Chat to recent graduates and current students about their experience and hear from industry partners who can help connect you with an exciting career.
Learn about our courses and award winning learning models – Explore our courses and learn why the VU Block Model and VU Polytechnic’s interactive e-learning model have won both local acclaim and international awards for innovation.
Check out our campus facilities – Learn about our Melbourne campuses and facilities.
Discover our vibrant community – Discover what student life is like at VU and experience our diverse and welcoming community.

Find out more:

https://www.vu.edu.au/open-day-2022

ACU | Year 12 Revision Webinars

English: Monday 29 August 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Maths Methods: Tuesday 30 August 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Business Management: Wednesday 31 August 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Health and Human Management: Thursday 1 September 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Legal Studies: Monday 5 September 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Religion and Society: Tuesday 6 September 2022, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join us for a free online webinar run by experienced Year 12 exam markers and assessors. They’ll guide you through how to respond to possible exam questions, help you get your head around the content to deepen your understanding, and offer plenty of tips and strategies along the way.

You’ll also have an opportunity to get your questions answered during a live 30-minute Q&A.

Find out more: https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/year-12-revision-webinars/vic

AIM | Melbourne Open Day Gala

Saturday 3 September 2022, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Australian Institute of Music, Melbourne

AIM Open Day 2022 is your chance to find out what the Australian Institute of Music can offer you and your passion for the creative industries.

This is your chance to check out our new campus, sit in on some talks, listen to live performances and chat with lecturers and students across all our study programs, from Audio, Music Theatre, Classical, Contemporary, Composition and Production and Entertainment Management.

Find out everything you need to know about studying at AIM.

Find out more: https://aim.edu.au/events/aim-melbourne-open-day-gala/

Workshops and Courses

La Trobe | The Holsworth Biomedical Research Initiative Summer School

Monday 12 December 2022, 10:00 am - Wednesday 14 December 2022, 4:00 pm

La Trobe University, Bendigo Campus

Passionate about science or health? Want to learn more about what’s next after year 12? The La Trobe Biomedical and Health Science Summer School is for you!

Over three days attendees will live the university lifestyle, staying on campus in our dormitories, with individual sleeping quarters and shared bathrooms and kitchen. Students will be encouraged to interact and learn from each other as much as possible, staying together for meals and activities.

The school will be led by Dr. Donna Whelan, an internationally recognised scientist working on understanding DNA damage and genetic engineering using cutting-edge microscopy. Donna is passionate about communicating and enhancing scientific understanding and appreciation, as well as fostering the next generation of science students, professionals, researchers, and anyone else with the requisite curiosity.

Commencing Year 12 students in 2023 from regional Victoria with a passion for science and an interest in exploring their own futures in biomedical and health-related studies are eligible to apply.

Find out more: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/events/all/holsworth-biomedical-research-initiative-summer-school

Further Learning

If you’re after an early offer, make sure to apply directly to the university of your choice through their early entry program. You can find a full list of early entry programs, including closing and offer dates, in our Early Entry Guide.

Find out more: https://www.unsw.edu.au/law-justice/study/undergraduate/law-admission-test

Decision Making Upskilling Program

Being able to make well-informed choices will differentiate you from others, win you friends and show your leadership potential at work.

Grandshake’s new 40-minute microprogram, How to Make Great Decisions, will teach you how to make the right choices, process hard decisions, act autonomously and work as a team.

Find out more: https://www.grandshake.co/product/how-to-make-great-decisions

Resources

Consumer Rights for young people in Australia

Before you buy anything, whether it’s material goods or a service, you should know:

your legal rights
how to protect yourself from scams and other dishonest activities
what to do, or where to find help, if things go wrong

The older you get and the larger your purchases are, the more important it is that you’re on top of how to look after yourself and your investments.

What is consumer protection law?

Consumer law is there to monitor relationships between individual consumers (you) and businesses selling you goods and services.

Basically, it’s in place to prevent people taking advantage and selling you things that don’t work, are overpriced, or illegal.

Who’s in charge of consumer protection?

In Australia, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) are the Government organisation in charge of protecting your consumer rights. They make sure that businesses are doing the right thing. Ensuring that industries are regulated (meaning there are rules they must stick to that make life fairer for everyone), price monitored, and preventing illegal or anti-competitive behaviour.

What are my rights?

As a consumer in Australia, you can expect:

To deal with businesses who are honest, reliable, and registered
Any products that you buy should be safe and do the job they’re advertised to do
Get refunds or replacements if you buy items that don’t work, are faulty, or never turn up
Have the law behind you if you need to deal with circumstances where you’ve been tricked or deceived

Tips for making safe purchases

There are a lot of dishonest people out there who are more than happy to take or steal your money. You might think that you’ll never fall for a scam, but unfortunately it happens all the time to people of all ages.

Bear in mind these tips:

Banks will never ask for your bank details over the phone.
No reputable business will ask you to pay in gift cards and if they do, it’s a scam.
If you are making a payment over the phone or online and handing out your card details, you should only have to provide the card number, name on the card, expiry date and CVC / CVV (card verification code) on the back. You will never have to give your bank account number or BSB number.
Do not sign a contract unless you have read and understood all the term, clauses and small print – they are legally binding

Check out the seller

Before you buy anything, check that the business selling it is:

genuine (as in it really does exist)
registered (with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) register or ABN lookup), and
has a good reputation (look at reviews and testimonials from a variety of sources)

Websites like Scamadviser can be a useful starting point.

Keep records or proof of purchase

When you buy anything, make sure you get a receipt and keep it. Taking a photo is useful too, as sometimes the ink fades until you can’t read it.

If your goods come with a warranty (a type of guarantee from the manufacturer about the condition of the product, repairs, or exchange), or a guarantee (a legally binding assurance of quality) make sure you keep it.

Sometimes you might have to register your item or service, or get a record (even just a stamp) that your warranty/guarantee has been acknowledged or activated. So make sure you do that too.

Note: be careful if you buy something online, especially from overseas, as your rights may be different.

Tips to remember when buying online

Never send your credit card number via email.
Opt for full payment on delivery, rather than paying the full amount in advance.
Use gift cards, vouchers, and credit notes as soon as possible so you do not miss the expiry date.
Never sign up for open-ended charges against your card.
When you enter your card details, do not provide your bank account number as well.
Contact your credit card provider immediately if you become aware of an unauthorised transaction on your account (there’s usually a number on the back you can call).

Find out more

If you’d like to read more about your rights as a consumer, visit the ACCC website here: https://www.accc.gov.au/

Or take a look at more money tips on the Study Work Grow website here.

Job Spotlight

How to become a Financial Planner

Financial Planners, also known as Financial Advisors, help clients to set financial goals and provide advice on the best ways to invest and spend their money. They can work with individuals as well as businesses and government.

If you have a sharp mind for maths, enjoy helping people, and are willing to commit to lifelong learning and development, this could be the perfect career for you.

About you:

Analytical and thorough
Excellent problem solver
Fantastic communicator
Mathematically minded
Willing to act ethically
Can work independently
Committed to lifelong learning
Critical thinker

The job:

Analysing a client’s current financial situation
Making investment recommendations
Monitoring investments on a client’s behalf
Developing budgets and savings plans
Helping clients to save for retirement
Advising on superannuation matters
Ensuring you are always acting in the client’s best interests

Lifestyle Impact: Low

Part Time opportunities: Very low – only around 15% of Financial Planners work part-time (source: labourmarketinsights.gov.au).
Average hours for full-time workers: 44 hours a week, which is average (source: labourmarketinsights.gov.au).
Financial Planners’ salary (average) $110,000* per year (source: seek.com.au). *Salaries vary depending on your skills and experience.
Future career growth: Strong (source: labourmarketinsights.gov.au).
Most of your work will probably be done indoors, during normal business hours.

Financial Planners are most in demand in these locations:

Around 24,100 people worked as Financial Planners in Australia in 2021 (source: labourmarketinsights.gov.au). Demand is highest in New South Wales and Victoria. Most Financial Planners work in the Financial and Insurance Services industry.

How to become a Financial Planner in Australia

To become a Financial Planner, you’ll need to complete an accredited degree, undertake a year of training and an exam, and gain registration with the Australian Security and Investments Commission (ASIC).

Step 1 – Complete Year 12 with a focus on English and Maths.

Step 2 – Complete an approved undergraduate qualification, generally a Bachelor of Business majoring in Financial Planning, or Bachelor of Accounting. You can see the full list of approved qualifications here.

Step 3 – Complete a full-time professional year that includes at least 1,500 hours of work activities and 100 hours of structured training (a total of 1,600 hours).

Step 4 – Complete the Financial Adviser Exam before starting the third quarter of your first professional year.

Step 5 – Register for an AFS License with the Australian Security and Investments Commission (ASIC).

Step 6 – Complete 40 hours of professional development each year, and comply with the Code of Ethics.

Find out more here –

https://www.afa.asn.au/

https://asic.gov.au/

Similar Careers to Financial Planner

Accountant

Business Development Manager

Actuary

Statistician

Bookkeeper

Auditor

Broker

Find out more about alternative careers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What do Financial Planners do?

Financial Planners help their clients find the best way to save, invest and spend their money.

Which industries employ Financial Planners?

Financial Planners are mostly employed in the Financial and Insurance Services industry.

What options are there for career progression?

There are different kinds of Financial Planning your might like to specialise in, including superannuation, tax planning or debt management.

Do I need to go to university to become a Financial Planner?

Yes, you will need to study an accredited undergraduate degree, and also meet further requirements and continuing professional development.

Where do Financial Planners work?

Financial Planners might work for a private firm, or in-house for a business or organisation. They might even work freelance, operating their own small business.

What are 3 things I can do right now to help me become a Financial Planner?

If you’re in high school and you’d like to find out if a career as a Financial Planner is right for you, here’s a few things you could do right now:

Start working on your maths skills. Create your own budget or try and help the family with theirs, and start researching how investments, taxes and superannuation work.
See if you can find work experience in business or finance. This will help you see if you might enjoy the work, and can help you start building important contacts for the future.
Talk to a Financial Planner to see what a day in their life is like. If you don’t know anyone, see if you can watch videos or documentaries about a career in finance.

Hey Friends!

At Prince’s Trust Australia, we’ve been working hard behind the scenes to launch the newest iteration of our #AchieveFramework. This time we’ve put our heads together with the clever folk at Housing Industry Association and we’re thrilled to announce ACHIEVE APPRENTICE.

What is it?

Achieve Apprentice is a FREE online workshop for aspiring apprentices and young tradespeople.

Why Achieve Apprentice?

Every year thousands of young people apply for apprenticeships across Australia. With high demand comes tough competition and unfortunately many talented young people miss out. Here’s where Achieve Apprentice comes in: with the industry knowledge of HIA and learning expertise of Prince’s Trust Australia, we’ve designed an impactful half-day program to fill the gap.

What’s involved?

Participants will develop key skills to help score an apprenticeship, discover pro tips and life hacks to advance their careers and connect with business experts and industry leaders. There will be a live panel featuring trades people at all stages of their career and, best of all, participants will receive a certificate of completion to boost their CV!

Sounds great, what are the details?

WHEN: Tuesday, August 23 | 4PM – 7PM (AEST)

WHERE: Delivered online via a FREE live stream.

HOW: Register your interest here! Places are limited so to find out more and register your interest complete this quick form.

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