Careers News

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Virtual Open Days

Charles Sturt University

17, 26 September

http://bit.ly/2vvvTdO

Missed an open day?

No worries! Several universities have recorded the sessions so you can watch them from home. 

University of Melbourne, https://bit.ly/3lTOkOv 

Deakin University, https://bit.ly/33icNpW 

Monash University, http://bit.ly/386QjH8 

La Trobe University, http://bit.ly/3chXyPA 

Swinburne University               , http://bit.ly/2ImxYvr 

Victoria University, https://bit.ly/3jsX63U 

Federation University, https://bit.ly/31bhBul

Students applying for nursing/midwifery courses

 Year 12 students applying for nursing or midwifery courses should be mindful of the following entry requirements:

VTAC

Applicants applying for nursing or midwifery courses via the Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC) will need to complete the ‘Nursing and Midwifery Declaration Form’ within their VTAC account. 

Victoria University

Bachelor of Nursing applicants will need to register for and sit the CASPer test. Note – applicants who are also applying for Initial Teacher Education courses will need to pay and sit for two separate CASPer tests, https://takecasper.com/

Students applying for undergraduate teaching courses

Victoria

To be eligible to apply for undergraduate teacher education courses, applicants will need to register for and sit the CASPer test. Applicants will need to organise this as soon as possible and select the universities they would like their results to be sent to, https://bit.ly/2M4jr9e 

Literacy and Numeracy Requirements

Students will need to register for and pass the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students during their teaching degree, https://bit.ly/2wzDXYg 

University applications – key closing dates (Yr 12)

Key dates for VTAC

The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) processes course applications on behalf of tertiary institutions, www.vtac.edu.au/

Timely applications close for VTAC on Wednesday 30 September.

You can apply for up to 8 courses. 

You can complete a Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) application by 9 October.

You can complete a scholarships application by  9 October.

VTAC resources: https://bit.ly/2MFsD1O

Courses – early closing dates

The following courses have VTAC applications and in some cases supplementary forms or audition applications due by Wednesday 30 September. Students will be unable to add these courses into their VTAC preference list after this date.

Monash University

All undergraduate medicine courses 

The University of Melbourne

Fine Arts

Music

Private colleges and TAFE institutes 

You will need to apply directly to some institutes. Each relevant private college and TAFE will set their own application dates. 

Early admission programs

Closing dates for some early admission/ guaranteed entry programs include:

Australian Catholic University

ACU Guarantee

Friday 25 September, https://bit.ly/38PiLiA

The University of Melbourne

Access Melbourne

Friday 9 October, https://bit.ly/3h91ZhZ 

Monash University

The Monash Guarantee

Friday 9 October, https://bit.ly/2WQflGX 

RMIT University

SNAP

Friday 9 October, https://bit.ly/2QULUkP 

Would you like to work with animals in the future?

Interested in working in a vet clinic as a nurse or a technologist? You may find the following two courses interesting:

Charles Sturt University

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, Wagga Wagga: You can specialise in practice management, large animal technology, or clinical technology and you can study the course on campus or via distance. You will also complete the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing through Goulburn Ovens TAFE via distance, http://bit.ly/1BCc1w4 

La Trobe University

Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing, Epping: This course is offered by La Trobe and delivered at Melbourne Polytechnic, Epping and is the first course of its kind in Australia. The course has a heavy focus on industry experience, http://bit.ly/22jRuuA 

The most in demand jobs you’ve never heard of

Anna Patty has written an article looking at five in-demand jobs taken from an analysis of job titles on LinkedIn. The jobs are:

• Customer Success Manager, Data Scientist, Full Stack Engineer, Cyber Security Expert, Experience Designer (IT)

To read the article, go to https://bit.ly/2wTuwmD 

STEM Careers 

On demand webinars

Discover where STEM careers can take you and how to get there! Hear from real-world STEM professionals as they unpack what they do, https://bit.ly/35Bo3yD

IT Careers

IT jobs are on the rise, but not the ones you might think. Software and information technology grads seeking roles in the services sector are currently spoilt for choice, with LinkedIn’s most recent economic report revealing a serious growth in employment opportunities, https://bit.ly/32wJxLp

Upcoming virtual events 

Hotel Management

The Hotel School Melbourne: is running an information evening for prospective students. You will be able to find out about courses at the Hotel School and get course advice

Date: Tuesday 22 September, 5 – 5.30pm

Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/3kks2DX 

UCAT ANZ

National Institute of Education is running online medical interview and effective communication skills workshops for students who have sat the UCAT ANZ. For information, dates and to register your place, visit https://bit.ly/34yQuga

Federation University

Federation University is running the following online webinars for prospective students in September:

Information and RSVP: https://bit.ly/3i7CdLo

Live QnA Session: Federation University will be hosting a live QnA session for prospective students and families on 17 September, https://bit.ly/32cB5As

Swinburne University

Swinburne University is running the following online webinars for prospective students in September:

14 – 18: Ask me anything week: Students are invited to chat online with academics, course advisors and student ambassadors.

For information and to register, visit https://bit.ly/3mdKS1s

RMIT: Discover What’s Next Series

RMIT University is running the following online webinars for prospective students in September:

For information and to register for sessions, visit https://bit.ly/3h8pS9k 

JMC Academy – High School Workshops

Year 9 – 12 students are invited to apply for the annual JMC Academy High School Workshops running virtually during the Term 3 break. Students will be able to participate in a workshop of their choice (options are listed below) and will be able to learn about other courses running at the College. 

• Character and Life Drawing
• Digital Sculpture and Character
• Digital TV Studio
• Discover Visual Communication
• Electronic Music Production
• Filmmaking
• Perform, Record and Create Music
• Recording a Band
• The Exciting World of Event Management

For information, dates and to RSVP your place, go to 

https://bit.ly/2wrhdbQ

Michael Harms 

Careers Coordinator