Career & VET Report
Careers Report
The ACN Nursing & Health Expo Melbourne is the perfect place to discover and progress your career in the nursing and health professions. The ACN Nursing & Health Expo has a strong reputation for connecting visitors with a range of organisations including hospitals, health care services, educational institutions and specialty nursing groups. There are a wealth of products and services on show and visitors gain practical take-home advice and skills in a series of complimentary educational seminars. If you are considering a career in the nursing or health professions, then the Expo is for you.
Saturday April 4 Melbourne Convention Centre
https://www.acn.edu.au/events/nursing-health-expo
Forensic Science Careers Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine has put together information about careers in forensic science. You can access the information at this link:
http://www.anzpaa.org.au/forensic-science/forensic-sciences/education-and-career-information
Deakin University offers a degree in Forensic Science. Follow the link for further information:
https://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/find-a-course/sciences/forensic-science
Early Entry Access
Year 12 students may make early applications for the following Universities. By meeting the requirements , students will secure a place for next year, with the possibility of access with a lower ATAR being offered.
Australian Catholic University, Community Achievers Program: Recognises community service and leadership. Successful applicants will be guaranteed entry into their desired course with a lowered ATAR. Date: Applications will open in May or June (TBC) Info and RSVP: https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/admission-pathways/i-volunteer-regularly
La Trobe University – Aspire Program:
Recognises community service and leadership. Successful applicants will be guaranteed entry into their desired course with a lowered ATAR. Date: Applications will open in June (TBC) Info: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire
Charles Sturt University – Advantage Program: Recognises soft skills such as empathy and resilience and a commitment to creating a world worth living in (i.e., motivation to study chosen degree). Successful applicants will be guaranteed entry into their desired course with a lowered ATAR. Date: Applications will open in June (TBC) Info: https://study.csu.edu.au/study-options/pathways/charles-sturt-advantage
RMIT- SNAP program for early access and special consideration:
Victoria University
https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/how-to-apply/special-admission-programs/vu-guaranteed
University of Melbourne
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION When you apply for courses via the Tertiary Admission Centre, you will also be able to apply for special consideration. Universities will consider any disadvantages you have experienced and take these into consideration during the selection process. The following are examples of two schemes: Victoria, Special Entry Access Scheme. http://www.vtac.edu.au/who/seas.html
University Applications
In August you will be able to start your university applications. For most universities, you apply for courses via the state-based tertiary admission centre: You will create a user account, and add course preferences into the system. It’s important to note that for most courses, you won’t need to finalise your preferences until after your Year 12 results are released. Some courses such as medicine and performing arts will have earlier closing dates. ‘Timely applications’ usually close at the end of September and you will need to pay an application fee.
VTAC(Victoria) and SATAC (South Australia) and UAC (NSW).
In the coming weeks,Year 12 students will meet with me to discuss post VCE training and employment options.
Victoria Rose-Heffernan
VET and Careers Co-ordinator
2020 Western Victorian Careers Expo
Be Inspired! Be Informed!
The Western Victorian Careers Expo is country Victoria’s largest careers expo. Since its inception in 1986, this premier regional event has provided a one-stop-shop of vocational information to Western Victorian students, school leavers, job seekers, career changers, those returning to work and people considering further study or training.
The 2020 Expo will be held undercover at Wimmera Events Centre, Longerenong (home of the Wimmera Machinery Field Days) on
Tuesday 23rd June, from 9.30am-2.00pm.
Students from Years 9-12 will attend.
Civil Construction Apprenticeship
Engineering Fabrication Apprenticeship
