Careers Corner

Year 12

Year 12s have received a flyer on Open Days for the universities and Tafes as well as a post secondary pathways questionnaire to fill in and return to me ASAP to assist them with their choices after Year 12 and to assist me with getting the right information to them.

University and TAFE Information

Swinburne - Open Day

July 29 | Hawthorn Campus

Find out more - https://www.swinburne.edu.au/openday/

La Trobe University Open Day

August 5 – Melbourne Campus

August 9 – City Campus

August 26 – Bendigo Campus

Find out more - http://www.latrobe.edu.au/openday

Monash University Open Day

August 4 - Peninsula

August 5 – Caulfield and Clayton

August 19 - Parkville

Find out more - https://www.monash.edu/open-day

CQUni Melbourne Open Day

August 16 | CQUniversity Melbourne

Get to know CQUniversity a little better at one of our upcoming Open Day events. Whether it’s in relation to your course of interest, student support services, or anything else to do with studying with us, our staff will be on hand to provide you with the answers.

Find out more - https://www.cqu.edu.au/calendar/event-items/open-day/melbourne-open-day

Australian Catholic University Open Day

August 12 – Melbourne

August 26 – Ballarat

Come to Open Day and find out everything you need to know about studying at ACU. Tour the campus, meet staff and students, discuss entry opportunities, and talk to experts about your study options and career goals.

Find out more - http://www.acu.edu.au/student_experience/student_life/experience_uni_before_you_start/open_day

Australian Institute of Music Open Day

August 18 – Melbourne

Come along and experience our vibrant campus come to life with FREE workshops, masterclasses and live performances from special industry guests.

Find out more - https://www.aim.edu.au/events/2018-open-day

Deakin University Open Day

August 5 – Warnambool

August 19 – Geelong Waurn Ponds

August 19 – Geelong Waterfront

August 26 - Melbourne Burwood

Find out more - http://www.deakin.edu.au/openday

Federation University Australia Open Day – Save the Date

Visit one of the following campuses on 26 August.

Ballarat (Camp Street Campus)

Ballarat (Mt Helen Campus)

Churchill (Gippsland Campus)

Berwick (Berwick Campus)

Find out more - https://federation.edu.au/future-students/study-at-feduni/information-sessions-and-events

The Hotel School of Melbourne Open Day

August 26 – Melbourne, Lonsdale Street

Find out more - https://hotelschool.scu.edu.au/events/melbourne-open-day-2018/

University of Melbourne Open Day

August 19 – Parkville

Find out more - https://openday.unimelb.edu.au/

Government announces 30 Free Priority courses at TAFE

Commencing 1st January 2019

Eligible students will pay no course tuition fees for the duration of selected courses. Nominated apprenticeship pathway courses in Government priority areas will also be free, to encourage higher participation and opportunities for students to consider undertaking apprenticeships. This initiative will reduce a financial barrier to training, incentivise students to consider careers in priority occupations and respond to industry demand for skilled graduates.

The initial 20 non-apprenticeship courses and 18 Apprenticeship Pathway courses in 2019 are:

Certificate IV/Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Accounting;
Certificate IV in Ageing Support;
Certificate II/III/IV in Agriculture;
Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production).
Certificate III/IV in Allied Health Assistance;
Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology;
Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology;
Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology;
Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation;
Certificate IV/Diploma in Building and Construction (Building);
Certificate III in Civil Construction;
Certificate III/IV/Diploma in Community Services;
Certificate III in Concreting;
Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing;
Certificate III/IV in Dental Assisting;
Certificate IV in Disability;
Certificate III/IV in Education Support;
Certificate IV in Engineering;
Certificate III in Horticulture;
Certificate III in Hospitality;
Certificate III in Individual Support;
Certificate IV in Mental Health;
Diploma of Nursing;
Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services;
Certificate II in Construction Pathways;
Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start);
Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational);
Certificate II in Engineering Pathways;
Certificate II in Engineering Studies;
Certificate II in Furniture Making;
Certificate II in Glass and Glazing;
Certificate II in Horticulture;
Certificate II in Meat Processing (Food Services);
Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship);
Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General);
Certificate II in Retail Baking Assistance;
Certificate II in Salon Assistant; and
Certificate II in Signage and Graphics.

Experience La Trobe – Bendigo

June 1 – Albury-Wodonga

July 4 – Bendigo Campus

July 6 – Melbourne Campus

With a wide range of interactive workshops on offer, Experience La Trobe is your chance to be a uni student for the day. See what life is really like at La Trobe by attending workshops, meeting with teaching staff and students, and research your study interests.

Experience La Trobe is a free event – with lunch and entertainment on us!

Find out more - http://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/life/events/experience-la-trobe-events

Australian Catholic University – University Experience

July 3 – Melbourne

July 5 – Ballarat

University Experience is a free program that gives you the opportunity to sample the degree of your choice. Get a taste of life at ACU by meeting academic staff and current students and trying out the course you’re interested in.

Find out more - http://www.acu.edu.au/student_experience/student_life/experience_uni_before_you_start/university_experience

CSU MYDAY – Albury – Wodonga

June 27 – Charles Sturt University, Thurgoona

Our series of MyDay events gives Yr 11 and 12 students a taste of university life for a day. Come on campus and participate in sess

Year 10

Monash University Victoria – Year 10 Discovery Day

July 4 |South One Lecture theatre, Clayton Campus

Not sure about university study? Want to know how your interests and skills might link to different university courses? Come along to Year 10 Discovery Day and start exploring your future! Bring your curiosity, optimism and passion, and discover how you can make an impact to change the world.

Find out more - https://www.monash.edu/year-10-day

General Information

The Good Universities Guide – Education and Training for a Dentist

To become a dentist, you usually have to complete a degree in dentistry, dental science or dental surgery at university. Alternatively, you can complete a degree in a related field followed by a postgraduate qualification in dentistry, dental surgery or dental medicine.

Prerequisite subjects, or assumed knowledge, in one or more of English, mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics are normally required. Entry is highly competitive, and you usually need to sit the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) and attend a structured interview. You may also be required to complete a structured oral assessment. Universities have different prerequisites, and some have flexible entry requirements. Contact the institutions you are interested in for more information.

Find out more - https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/careers-guide/browse/dentist

Rio Tinto Apprenticeships – 2019 Intake Applications Open July

Applications open soon for Rio Tinto's incredible apprenticeship program. If you're interested, then do your research and start putting your documents together to apply.

The 4 year program offers qualifications in the following areas – electrician, heavy duty diesel mechanic, mechanical fitter, and light vehicle maintenance.

Applications will be advertised here – www.riotinto.com/careers

Find out more - https://www.facebook.com/RioTintoWA/photos/a.1645766462359316.1073741828.1644968555772440/2073578589578099/?type=3&theater

Vic Health – Guide to becoming a nurse

Nursing and midwifery are professions with plenty of diversity, allowing you to match your career with your lifestyle.

Varied working hours with the flexibility of shift work means that nurses and midwives can choose to work full time or part time, leaving time for family commitments, travel or other interests.

Read the guide - https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/health-workforce/nursing-and-midwifery/becoming-a-nurse-midwife

Download a ‘Starting Nursing’ Fact Sheet

Scholarships

Australian College of Nursing – Scholarship Resources

There are lots of scholarships for people who want to become nurses. The list below contains some scholarships for people with qualifications, as well as for those who want to start their training.

JMC Academy Scholarships 2019

JMC is offering up to eight undergraduate scholarships for 2019 worth one year’s tuition.

Find out more - https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/apply/domestic-students/scholarships

AVCAT Scholarships are opening soon

If you have a parent or grandparent with service in the ADF you may be eligible for one of these scholarships - check out the details to see if you can apply.

Find out more - https://www.avcat.org.au/applications-for-2019-scholarships-opening-soon/

Carol McCaskie

Careers and Pathways Coordinator