Careers
and Pathways
2022 Year 12 Program
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Year 12 program is a 12-day program designed to provide students with a broader understanding of the diverse study and career options available in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and to encourage continued study in these fields.
In 2022, the NYSF will deliver a 12-day program from 10-25 January via a combination of in-person and digital STEM experiences. 2022 participants will experience everything the NYSF is famous for, including keynote speakers, lectures, hands-on workshops, debates, expos and enriching social activities. In-person STEM visit days and events will be held over a week of the program at major city hubs across the country, enabling students to meet each other and network with like-minded peers. A continuous program of digital events will run alongside the in-person events meaning the program is accessible to all. This option also means the NYSF experience is still accessible and stimulating should there be a COVID-19 hotspot emerge or lockdown called at a hub location.
To apply for the NYSF Year 12 Program, students must meet the following criteria:
• Current Year 11 student (2021)
• Australian citizen or resident, and/or studying full-time in an Australian high school
• Desire to pursue further study and a career in science, engineering, technology, or a STEM related discipline.
Applications close 2nd July 2021.
For further information visit: www.nysf.edu.au/programs/year-12-program/
Australia's biggest education and careers expo is now in its 29th year!
Thursday 29 April - Friday 30 April, 9am-3pm
Saturday 1 May - Sunday 2 May, 9am-3pm
Skills and Thrills Digital Parents Showcase
The Skills and Thrills Digital Parents Showcase is a half hour video, available (free) to all parents - with most benefit to parents of high school aged students. (Note: Although the video is NSW based, it is still relevant for Victorian students)
This free video resource will be available from 3 March to 31 May 2021 only and will cover the following information areas:
- Industry trends for the next 5-15 years
- Industry trends post Covid-19 impact
- Apprenticeships
- Traineeships
- School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs)
- Opportunities in the vocational education and training sector (VET)
- How to support your child in making informed career choices
Take a look here:
www.skillsone.com.au/digital-parents-showcase/
JOB PROFILE
FORESTER
Foresters study, establish, manage and harvest forests to ensure there is a continuing supply of timber and associated forest products. They also maintain forests to meet community recreational needs. They may be involved with forest ecology (environment), hydrology (water), entomology (insects), pathology (diseases) or geographic information systems.
Duties & Tasks
- Manage forest resources by protecting and regenerating forests and promoting effective growth
- Establish plantations of native and introduced timber species
- Plan and implement fire prevention, detection and suppression systems
- Observe the effects of environmental factors on the growth and health of plants
- Measure and record tree volume and growth, as well as changes in the forest's timber and other resources
- Estimate the sustainable supply of timber and associated forest products
- Plan and implement the growing and harvesting of native and introduced plantation forests
- Protect wildlife habitats and forest streams
- Develop recreational facilities and control their use
- Undertake landscape management, which may involve manual and satellite mapping, aerial photo interpretation and field measurements
- Advise governments, industry and landholders on forestry, and plan and conduct educational programs on the care and value of trees and forests
- Conduct research on various aspects of forestry
- Supervise and train technical, clerical and field staff and coordinate their work.
- Prepares plans for reforestation and devises efficient harvesting systems.
- Investigates, plans and implements management procedures to cope with the effects of fires, floods, droughts, soil erosion, insect pests and diseases..
- Studies the propagation and culture of forest trees, methods for improving the growth of stock, and the effects of thinning on forest yields.
- Manages forest resources to maximise their long-term commercial, recreational and environmental benefits for the community.
Related Courses
Certificate II Forest Growing/Management, Certificate III Forest Growing/Management, Certificate IV Forest Operations, Diploma of Forest and Forest Products, Certificate III Conservation and Land Management, Diploma of Conservation and Land Management, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science (Ecosystem Science)
Future Growth
Strong
For further information visit
www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/careers-guide/forester, www.myfuture.edu.au or https://joboutlook.gov.au/occupations/foresters?occupationCode=234113
Mrs Lauren Barker
Senior Student Leader
Sue Clay
Careers and Pathways
Email: s.clay@ncllen.org.au
VET Information
