Careers and Pathways

Year 12 VTAC timely applications

A reminder to Year 12 students that with only 2 weeks left of term 3, all students should by now have attended their compulsory VTAC Course Counselling appointment with Ms Seremetis or Mr Weegberg, College Career Practitioners. These interviews have been held online for the majority of term 3. If you have not booked your schedule appointment, or you missed your appointment, please rebook immediately on the VTAC Appointment Google doc located on MAZCOM > Year 12 > VTAC.

Timely VTAC applications close on Thursday 30th September 2021 (during the term holidays). Term 3 concludes on Friday 17th September.

While the majority of Year 12 students have registered on the VTAC website and created a VTAC account, students are reminded of the importance to SUBMIT the VTAC course application early. This will allow for any follow up by Ms Seremetis or Mr Weegberg and any important alerts by VTAC BEFORE 30th September. Students yet to submit the final list of 8 preferences are encourages to watch Video 2 Course Application Demo by Ms Seremetis on MAZCOM: https://mazcom.mazenod.vic.edu.au/homepage/9782 

Special Entry & Access Scheme (SEAS) applications and Scholarship applications close on Friday 8th October. Again, early applications are encouraged and students can also view the SEAS & Scholarships Demo videos (videos 3, 4 & 5) on MAZCOM for assistance.

Deakin Campus Tours – September School HolidaysYour future campus isn't just where you'll be attending lectures.  It's an inspiring environment that gives you all the tools you need for success, including future-focused facilities that support every aspect of your learning.  Explore spaces where you can connect with friends old and new, join clubs, play sport, and have fun enjoying the full university experience.  There's only one way to choose a university! You've got to experience it for yourself, and we are excited to announce that Deakin is open for campus tours. 

Deakin Campus Tours will allow students and their families to experience their preferred Deakin University campus through a tailored tour, during the upcoming school holidays.

Guests will join a 45-minute tour with a current Deakin student and get a first-hand look at the cutting-edge facilities and have all their study questions answered. 

The September school holiday program will run from 18 – 29 September and will be held at all four Deakin campuses: Burwood, Waurn Ponds, Waterfront and Warrnambool.  To find out more information about the Deakin Campus Tours and to register your attendance, please visit Deakin Campus Tours

New Bachelor of Digital Construction Management

Commencing in 2022, Swinburne will be offering the Bachelor of Digital Construction Management.  This course will equip students with skills to learn to identify and use various digital technologies and sophisticated techniques including modelling and simulations for a range of construction management aspects such as time, cost, quality, productivity, safety and sustainability. This degree will also include guaranteed real industry experience in the form of placements, internships, or industry-linked projects.  Graduates of the course will be able to pursue careers in a range of professional roles such as construction management, measuring and estimating, cost planning and controlling, quantity surveying, building surveying, construction planning, project scheduling, project management, quality and safety management, construction site operations and supervision, procurement and project delivery, contract administration, risk management, building information modelling and application of digital technologies in construction.

The VCE prerequisite: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL or at least 30 in English (EAL).  Students who attain an ATAR of 65.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer.

Find out more at Bachelor of Digital Construction Management

VU Polytechnic Sports Pathway to

VU Degrees

Victoria University Polytechnic, VU’s vocational education provider, offers several sport and fitness courses, including the Diploma of Sport.  This replaces the Diploma of Sport and Development, and now provides learning outcomes for students in the areas of:  

• sports integrity 
• sports event planning 
• and customer service

The Diploma of Sport can also pathway into VU higher education courses, including:  

• Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice) 
• Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science 
• Bachelor of Sport Science  
• Bachelor of Sport Management / Bachelor of Business 

National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) Virtual Open Day

Thinking about your career options? Join NECA online for their Virtual Open Day 2021 on Wednesday 22 September 2021 at 10am.

As a leading provider of Electrical Apprenticeships, a range of industry Traineeships and extension/refresher short courses, NECA will bring you the right information to start your journey. 

• Hear about tertiary certificate courses in Electrotechnology and electrical industry short courses
• Learn about career and employment opportunities for electrical apprentices and meet current students
• See inside the state-of-the-art, purpose-built electrical, data, and sustainability training centre in Carlton North
• Experience what goes on in the NECA onsite and online classrooms
• Meet the NECA A-Grade teachers and career support personnel
• Discover how to earn and learn with industry traineeships.

Register now

Virtual Open Days! Save the dates for the rest of the year

Holmesglen’s popular Open Days are a great chance to find out about courses, facilities and study options.

Open Days are currently being delivered virtually, with the next Open Day being held on Thursday 9th September.  Students can find out more and register for a session HERE.

Snapshot of Melbourne Polytechnic in 2021

• Melbourne Polytechnic has been delivering vocational training since 1912 and today offers a diverse range of innovative, hands-on TAFE (VET) and Higher Education (Degree) programs.
• In October 2014, the Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT) changed its name to Melbourne Polytechnic.
• There are hundreds of courses to pick and choose from at Melbourne Polytechnic including pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships and traineeships, and short courses too.
• Melbourne Polytechnic offers students a range of services, facilities and learning resources across its campuses.  There are six libraries, as well as learning services, conference facilities, restaurants and much more.
• Melbourne Polytechnic has seven campuses, two training centres, and a Skills and Job Centre.
• Melbourne Polytechnic also participates in the Free TAFE and Job Trainer course options.
• A number of scholarships are available to a range of students, and they differ from semester to semester and year to year so students are encouraged to keep an eye on what may be available to them.

How to become a Registered Nurse

What do Registered Nurses do? 

Registered Nurses (RN’s) support doctors and patients by providing high-level care to patients in hospitals, aged care and other facilities, even within the community. If you’re caring, compassionate as well as level-headed and practical, then nursing could be a rewarding career to consider.

About you:

• You’ll need to be patient, empathetic and professional at all times – even under pressure; as well as an excellent team player
• An effective communicator with patients and colleagues, both orally and written
• Attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to prioritise, be a critical thinker, and have the willingness to keep learning

The job:

• Observe and record patients progress, perform diagnostic tests and administer medication
• Reassure and explain to patients and their families the treatments and procedures
• Coordinate activities that could help patients to feel better, working with other health care professionals to achieve the best outcome for individuals
• Prepare patients for further examinations, testing or surgery, assist in operations and post-operative care
• Maintain and update patient and hospital records accurately and promptly
• Help or supervise other nursing staff

Lifestyle Impact: High

• Part Time opportunities: High (50% RN’s work part time – Source: joboutlook.gov.au)
• Below average hours for full-time workers (average 41 per week)
• Registered Nurse salary (average) *$77,920 per year (Source: indeed.com) *Salary varies between states, level of experience, part / full time hours, there is also potential for overtime.
• Future career growth: Strong (Source: joboutlook.gov.au)
• Working from home is not an option, levels of responsibility and stress may be high, shift work could also be consideration. There are opportunities for promotion, career changes, flexible hours and choice of location.

Registered Nurses are most in demand in these locations:

Australia wide, with the majority of jobs currently advertised in NSW, VIC and QLD.

As an RN you could probably choose any location in Australia to look for work as they are so in demand, there could also be overseas opportunities.  Nurses work in a huge variety of settings, from hospitals (in every department), schools and GP surgeries, to community services, the tourism industry and more.

How to become a Registered Nurse in Australia

You’ll need to obtain a relevant qualification (at least a Bachelor’s Degree) and be registered to practise.

• Step 1 – Successfully complete Year 12 – English and Maths are essential. One of biology, chemistry or physics are often prerequisites for nursing degrees too. Other useful subjects to consider include social studies and psychology.
• Step 2 – Work experience could help to decide if healthcare is the right career for you and look good on your degree applications. You could look for work experience in aged care, pharmacies, GP’s, community health clinics and hospitals in a variety of departments.
• Step 3 – Find and complete a degree that will give you the right qualifications. For example:

Bachelor of Nursing at Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Bachelor of Nursing at Deakin University

Or complete any undergraduate degree then achieve your Master of Nursing (check that your chosen undergraduate degree will meet the entry requirements).

• Step 4 – Apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), for a license to practise as a Registered Nurse.
• Step 5 – Get a few years of experience then move into a more specialised role, transfer into the medical administrative sector, or apply to become a nurse unit manager.

Find out more here:

• https://www.apna.asn.au/ 
• http://anmf.org.au/ 
• https://www.acn.edu.au/ 
• https://www.anmac.org.au/ 

Nursing and/or Midwifery Degree Courses 2021

Ms Vivian Seremetis

Careers Coordinator