Careers and Pathways

VCE and Careers Expo 2022

Friday 29 April, Year 12 Excursion

A reminder that all Mazenod College Year 12 students (VCE & VCAL) will be attending this event on Friday 29th April (Term 2, Week 1). Period 1 & 2 classes will run as per normal and then students will be transported by bus to the Careers Expo at Caulfield racecourse. This is a compulsory school event for Year 12 students. More information has been sent to Year 12 parents via Consent2Go this week.

View the Visitors Guide and Seminar program HERE.

Year 10 Work Experience 2022

While year 10 Work Experience forms were due to the College today, we appreciate and understand that many students are still seeking confirmation from employers given the post-Covid obligations that employers are required to follow. Year 10 students without placements are encouraged to use these term holidays to finalise placement details and return the work experience forms to the Careers office by the end of week 2 Term 2, Friday 6th May. 

WORK EXPERIENCE DATES ARE MONDAY 20th – FRIDAY 24th JUNE 2022.

If you require a new Work Experience Arrangement Form or the full work experience information pack, please download the relevant documentation from MAZCOM: https://mazcom.mazenod.vic.edu.au/homepage/13956 

The VU Block Model

At Victoria University (VU) we have revolutionised tertiary education in Australia with our multi-award-winning VU Block Model.Unlike the standard university model where students juggle multiple subjects at once over a semester, at VU students get to focus on one unit at a time over a four-week ‘block’. Students typically finish their block on a Friday and receive their results on the following Monday, taking away uncertainty and a long wait for results.

The top 3 reasons VU’s Block Model is the “New Way to Do Uni” are listed below:

1) Achieve more

Not only has Block Model seen pass rates increase, but more students are also becoming high achievers with Distinctions and High Distinctions grades increasing.

2) Stand out

Block class sizes are small, students get to know their classmates and teacher, and become a working team, not just a face in a lecture theatre. 

3) Build confidence

Learning in small, collaborative working groups, students are empowered to share ideas, debate concepts, and explore learning opportunities from their first class.

Students might like to watch a YouTube clip on the VU Block Model, as well as browse the link

Why Choose the VU Block Model? 

Freight, Transport, and Logistics Industry

An industry that is continuing to grow is in transport and logistics.  There are many careers in this diverse industry from actually driving a truck or train, to being part of the logistics team involved in the planning and distribution of freight and people.  A particularly important part of this industry is international freight ­– be it freight coming into Australia (imports) from all over the world, or cargo being sent from Australia (exports).  People involved in this do not move the freight themselves but instead act as an agent, connecting exporters, importers, and various transportation services like shipping, air freight, road transport, and rail.

An interesting website to visit is Make Your Move and students can also access videos of current students training in this industry. 

There are two universities in Melbourne that offer dedicated logistic courses – RMIT and Victoria University.  Students are encouraged to browse the following links providing more information about these courses:

• Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) at RMIT 

Designed to help to develop a students’ knowledge and interest in contemporary issues central to the logistics and supply chain management industry.  This unique degree prepares students for this essential industry, providing them with sought-after knowledge, and both hard and soft skills to allow them to thrive in a challenging and rewarding career. Throughout their studies, students will focus on developing end-to-end supply chain knowledge to deal with day-to-day and strategic supply chain issues.

•  Diploma of Logistics at RMIT 

Designed to give students an understanding of key business areas while they develop specialist knowledge in transport and logistics planning, blockchain in supply chain management, and operations and risk management.  This combination of skills, plus opportunities to engage in practical projects and collaborate globally with students and clients, will prepare students to move straight into the workforce after graduation or to continue on into the bachelor's degree.

• Bachelor of Business (Supply Chain and Logistics Management) at Victoria University

Students enrol into the Bachelor of Business and study the Supply Chain and Logistics Management major. This major will enable students to pursue a business career in logistics and supply chain management, and export/import operations.  This major will also give students the skills to work closely with other companies in areas like manufacturing and services.

Logistics units/subjects are often offered in business degrees at universities.  Students are encouraged to browse VTAC for a comprehensive list of what is on offer across tertiary institutions in Victoria.

Airline Pilot Workshop Program at Flight Academy Australia

Tuesday 12th & Wednesday 13th April 2022, Term 1 school holiday

A career as an Airline Pilot can be a very satisfying, rewarding, and lucrative career presenting a lifestyle of opportunity to travel the world. There is however no magic wand that will get you there, it takes dedication and focus, intense study, aeronautical skill and above all coolness in a structured and regulated three-dimensional environment. 

To become an Airline Pilot, you must first acquire the skills knowledge and attributes necessary to command an aircraft safely in a highly regulated environment. This involves the practical handling of Aircraft in the air and on the ground, radio communication, meteorology, navigation, and aviation procedures which all must be mastered to achieve a Commercial Pilots Licence level, with Multi-Engine Rating, Instrument Rating and Air transport Licence Theory (Frozen).  Some flight schools present Flight Training as a recreation rather than a career. 

Flight Academy Australia (FAA) is offering interested students an opportunity to sample this world by participating in one of its two-day Airline Pilot Workshops. The program is hands-on and designed to provide insight into flying as a career choice, and what you need to do to get there; a “Flying Start to a Flying Career”.

For bookings and more information, please refer to the website: https://www.flyfaa.com.au/airline-pilot-workshop/

Note: the cost for this 2-day program is $1000 per person. A $100 deposit is required upon booking to secure your spot in this course.

AVIATION COURSES IN 2022 

The aviation industry is not only about pilots and flight attendants, but also includes aircraft manufacturing, ground crew, management, customer service, cargo and logistics…the list goes on. An interesting website to browse can be found HERE. Below are a number of courses offered in Victoria. For a comprehensive list of all courses, their majors, and double degrees on offer, visit VTAC.

Snapshot of William Angliss Institute (WAI) in 2022

• With around 23,000 students enrolling each year, WAI offer a broad range of training and education programs including accredited traineeships and apprenticeships, certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas, short courses, graduate certificates, bachelors, and master’s degrees.
• WAI has its main campus in Melbourne, and a campus in Sydney.  It also has campuses overseas in countries including China, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Singapore - campuses. 
• WAI is one of Australia’s largest specialist centres for foods, tourism, hospitality, and events training.
• Courses are categorised into various groups: 

     1. Food Studies and Culinary Arts, Food Science & Technology - Foods 

     2.  Tourism, Travel, and Aviation - Tourism 

     3.  Hospitality and Resort & Hotel Management - Hospitality 

     4.  Event Management - Events 

• WAI offers a number of Bachelor’s degrees including:
• Bachelor of Culinary Management 
• Bachelor of Food Studies 
• Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management 
• Bachelor of Resort and Hotel Management 
• Bachelor of Event Management 
• Bachelor of Tourism 
• Bachelor of Tourism (Marketing) 
• Bachelor of Tourism (Ecotourism) 
• WAI also offers apprenticeships and traineeships - Apprenticeships and Traineeships, as well as numerous short courses.
• WAI offers a 6-month Certificate III in Aviation designed to enhance students’ opportunities to fulfil their plans to work with an airline as a cabin crew member.  The focus of this course is about customer service, and not really about emergency procedures.  Topics of study - beverage service, flight retailing, meeting customers, etc. managing disruptivecustomers, etc.
• Numerous scholarships are on offer to students each year. 

The  Angliss International Hotel School offers students a study pathway to take service delivery to a new and luxurious level.  With exposure to masterclasses covering the finer and more specialised areas of hotel service, students will be equipped for a career offering exceptional service in the international hotel industry.

Ms Vivian Seremetis

Careers Coordinator