Careers
Welcome Back!
We are looking forward to another busy term.
Year 11 and 12
Most Year 12 students have had their careers interview and now need to be exploring the different courses and options. Students need to refer to the Careers Bulletin to ensure that they are up to date with the current information.
Year 11 students will be interviewed throughout this term
VETis Students:(Vocational Education Training in Schools)
All courses are underway and parents are reminded to complete VET Course payments as soon as possible. Please ensure if your son/daughter is absent on any VET day to notify the home school as well as the school delivering the course.
USI (Unique Student Identifier) – All VET students need to register for a USI number. This is vital as students will not be able to get their VET certificate unless this is done. Once you have obtained your USI, you must then email the to Mr Stranger. If you require assistance please drop by the Careers room. For further details
Year 10
This year, Work Experience is from June 20th-24th, the last week of Term 2. All contracts (paperwork) should have been completed and if students have not yet submitted them, they need to do so as soon as possible. Contact Ms Boutsikakis if you have any queries.
Year 10 interviews are well on the way and students are encouraged to begin exploring options for their future careers. The Ringwood Secondary College Careers website provides a wealth of information and is accessible from the RSC portal. A good start would be to complete two interest tests. One interest test can be accessed through the student secure area and another through WIRL.
WIRL is a great resource for students to explore careers. To access the site use the following log in and password.
Website : http://www.wirl.com.au
School Login: ringsc Password:galaxy87
Other news
Career Expos: provide a wealth of information for year 10, year 11 and Year 12
- The VCE and Career Expo 2015 is on the Thursday 5th May, Friday 6th May, Saturday 7th May and Sunday 8th May at Caulfield Racecourse, Station Street, Caulfield. http://www.vceandcareers.com.au
APPLYING FOR A TAX FILE NUMBER (TFN)
Students apply for a TFN online and have their identity verified in an interview at a participating Australia Post Office. To apply and to find out about participating Post Offices: https://www.ato.gov.au/Forms/TFN---application-for-individuals/ NOTE: Not only do students need a TFN if employed, Year 12 students need a TFN when they accept an offer of a university or VET place in January 2017.
UMAT
UMAT: The Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) is developed and used specifically to assist with the selection of students into medicine at Monash University and several courses interstate. Students need to register by 3 June, and the test will take place on the 27 July, 2016.
Please download the for further information.
Swinburne Senior Secondary College
Swinburne Senior Secondary College has an information evening on Tuesday May 3, at 6.00 pm.
The college will consider applications for Year 11 VCE, Semester 2, 2016. Students need to contact the college prior to attending. Applications for Year 11 and 12 VCE, 2017 need to contact the college to begin the enrolment procedure.
Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School -
AUDITIONS FOR ENTRY 2016
Audition applications are now open for Victoria’s premier school for young dancers, musicians and visual artists. Located in Southbank in the Melbourne Arts Precinct, they provide up to six years professional training in dance or music, at a government school, integrated with a full academic education years 7 to 12. For detailed information, FAQ, and the online application form go to their website http://www.vcass.vic.edu.au/entry/
Australian Defence Force Academy
The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) is a unique university where you’ll get paid a salary (up to $47,715 for undergraduates ) to study a degree from the University of New South Wales (UNSW). You’ll also undertake military leadership training and learn to become an officer in Australia’s Navy, Army or Air Force. In addition to the salary all tuition fees are covered.
Applying for ADFA is a dual application process that can take up to 12 months, so if you are interested it would be best to get started now.
https://unsw.adfa.edu.au/study
‘Focus On Melbourne’ Series
A reminder to students that during the months of May and June, the University of Melbourne will be hosting a series of free ‘Focus on…’ Information Sessions in the early evening aimed at informing prospective students about the courses on offer; hear from current students, academic staff and recent graduates about what it is like to study that degree or course at Melbourne, and the career and personal development opportunities available to graduates.
Registrations opened last term, so act quickly! To register click on the links listed below!
Tuesday 17 May
Focus on Engineering - Engineering Parkville
Wednesday 18 May
Focus on Veterinary Science - Veterinary Science Parkville
Thursday 19 May
Focus on Biomedicine - Biomedicine
Parkville
Tuesday 24 May
Focus on Agriculture - Agriculture
Parkville
Wednesday 25 May
Focus on IT - Information Technology
Parkville
Tuesday 31 May
Focus on Science - Science Parkville
Wednesday 1 June
Focus on Commerce - Commerce Parkville
Tuesday 7 June
Focus on Arts - Arts Parkville
Wednesday 8 June
Focus on Environments - Environments
Parkville
Thursday 9 June
Focus on Law - Law Parkville
Tuesday 14 June
Focus on Music - Music Parkville
Wednesday 15 June
Focus on Fine Arts - Fine Arts Parkville
New Bachelor of Design
With the first intake in Semester 1, 2017, the Bachelor of Design will create new pathways for students who are passionate about the use of design and creative approaches across a wide range of disciplines and professions, and give students contemporary opportunities for their graduate study and career prospects.
Eleven majors will available: Architecture, Construction, Computing, Civil Systems, Digital Media, Landscape Architecture, Mechanical Systems, Property,
Spatial Systems, Urban Planning, Visual and Performance