Careers/Pathways
Career News
Melton Secondary College’s website now includes a link to Career Tools. Students in Years 10 -12 have been introduced to this site in their Tutorial & Study Skills classes. The site can provide Parents/Students with information about Tax File Numbers, VTAC Course Search, VCE past exams, Careers with Police & Defence, a calendar for career related events, and many more career related topics.
For more information:
http://www.meltonsc.vic.edu.au/
Workplace Learning
All Year 11 VCAL students in 2017 will be completing compulsory Structured Workplace Learning for 2 weeks in Term 2: (May 15 – 26).
Students who are enrolled in VET programs will still be required to attend their classes as per normal scheduling. Students are to inform their Employers about these individual arrangements.
If you can support your student with a Structured Workplace Learning opportunity with family or friends, please provide the details to the Careers room on 9743 3322.
UMAT
Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admissions Test (UMAT) for Year 12 students wanting to study medicine or dentistry will be held on the 26th July 2017. Registration for this test is via the ACER website:
https://umat.acer.edu.au/register
Registrations close on 2 June, 2017.
Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 interested in medicine or dentistry will need to sit the compulsory UMAT (examination) when applying for one of the above career choices. The National Institute of Education (NIE) will be conducting a full day UMAT preparation workshop during the next school holidays period on 6th April 2017. Places are strictly limited. All details are available via www.nie.edu.au
Simulated UMAT Day 2017 - Intensive Preparation Workshop
MELBOURNE - St Vincent's Hospital
6th April 2017, 9am - 5.30pm
While the Simulated UMAT Day is extremely beneficial for Year 12 students, who will be attempting the real UMAT on 26th July 2017, this workshop is also highly recommended to anyone in years 10 - 11 and aiming for a head start in UMAT preparation.
Year 10 Work Experience
All Year 10 students in 2017 will be completing work experience for 1 week in Term 3: (28 August – 1 September).
Students who are enrolled in VET programs will still be required to attend their classes as per normal scheduling. Students are to inform their Employers about these individual arrangements.
If you can support your student with a work experience opportunity with family or friends, please provide the details to Mrs Galea in the Careers Room on 9743 3322.
VCE and Careers Expo 2017
The VCE and Careers Expo 2017 will be held on Thursday 4 and Friday 5 May, 9am-3pm, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 May, 10am-4pm in the Grandstand at Caulfield Racecourse. The Expo features over 190 exhibitors, seminars on VCE subjects, career and study advice.
Keeper for a Day, Werribee Open Range Zoo
The day provides budding animal enthusiasts with an opportunity to go behind the scenes and learn about our work in the conservation of threatened species and the importance of animal
care, observation and enrichment.
Times
9:30am to 3:30pm
Dates
5th, 7th, 10th and 12th April, 2017
Location
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Cost
$115.00 per participant
$103.50 for Zoo members
Restrictions
For Year 7 to 12 students. Covered shoes must be worn. All participants must agree to follow Zoo educator instructions.
What to bring
Your own morning tea, lunch, water bottle and Digital Device to capture the moment.
Please call (03) 9340 2788 to reserve your place.
- Payment is required at time of booking.
- Strictly limited numbers
- Bookings are not refundable