Pathways and Transition

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Thank you for taking the time to read through the Pathways and Transition component of the JTC weekly newsletter. To get in touch regarding matters concerning Pathways and Transition, please contact Jane Hedley, Head of Pathways and Transition: 9383 0416 or jane.hedley@cewa.edu.au 

In this week’s Pathways and Transition newsletter read about:

• How the Pathways and Transition office can help
• University updates (including information evenings and early offers information)
• UCAT
• Perth Careers Expo 12-14 May 2022
• ATAR revision workshops
• TISC guide
• University course guides
• Parent education: career conversations with young people
• Year 10 subject selection advice from Curtin
• Apprenticeships and traineeships
• Defence Industry careers 
• Farming gap years
• Gap years in NZ and UK
• Medicine news
• Senior School in focus
• Year 12 in Focus
• Year 10 in Focus
• Middle School in Focus

How can the Pathways and Transition office help you?

UNIVERSITY UPDATES

Early Offers Now Available

All universities in WA have made early offers available for 2023. 

• If you apply early, you gain no advantage over those who apply later in the year. 
• If you are not sure what courses you want to do, get some free career advice from the Pathways and Transition office and your university of choice before you apply. 

Notre Dame Open Day Rescheduled

Notre Dame's Open Day has been rescheduled to Sunday 21 August.

Save the date for our 2022 Open Day at our campus on Sunday 21 August! 

Register your interest today to be the first to know when the updated schedule is released.

Curtin New ATAR Achievement Scholarship

How much will it cost you to go to uni?

Curtin introduced a new Scholarship for 2023 to encourage students to focus on their studies in Year 12. The ATAR Achievement Scholarship provides a payment of $3,000 to Year 12 applicants who achieve a final ATAR three points above their predicted ATAR score.

The ATAR Achievement Scholarship applies to undergraduate courses except the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery.

Applying for the scholarship is easy – students simply apply for admission to a Curtin course through TISC with Curtin as their first preference.

Applicants who achieve an ATAR of 96+ will be awarded the Curtin Excellence Scholarship which is of higher value.

Curtin Undergraduate Course Guide published

The Curtin 2023 Undergraduate Course Guide is now available to view online. 

Discover new information about careers, Australian and global study opportunities, our accommodation offerings and course information.

View the 2023 Undergraduate Course Guide

Notre Dame Undergraduate Course Guide

Why study that course? Why study at Notre Dame?

Check out the new Notre Dame Undergraduate Course Guide for 2023. 

University preparation courses deliver success

If you want to go to university but didn’t get the ATAR you need, or if you are not certain what course to take, a university preparation course will help you to clarify your ideas before you start paying fees. 

You will learn:

• how to do university assignments and referencing, 
• what to expect and how to study at university and 
• make friends in a safe, uncompetitive environment before you start on your degree. 

All universities in Western Australia run preparation courses.

Support for New Students

All West Australian universities are increasing their support for students:

• To make good course choices.
• To succeed in their studies once they get to university.

Find more information about the Curtin support program HERE. 

First in Family Success Tips for all Students Starting Uni

Students who are the First in (their) Family to go to university have got their own site designed to help them succeed. 

It has great tips, including a many based on what other students thought school leavers should know.  Find First in Family HERE.

Murdoch First in Family RISE Student Applications

Murdoch University has recently undertaken a review of its ‘RISE’ ATAR adjustment program, and students who are the first in their family to attend university will now be eligible for an adjustment.

For more information go HERE.

1 May Curtin Undergrad Day 2022

Join us on Sunday 1 May to get expert study advice and discover exciting career paths. 

Edinburgh Oval, Curtin Perth, Bentley

Find details HERE. 

3 May ECU Year 11 and 12 Engineering Showcase

You will get to hear from some of our current engineering students and graduates about their experience at ECU and their transition into exciting industry roles.

You can also chat with academics and learn about the wide range of engineering course offerings, entry requirements, scholarships and the support you can expect from everyone at ECU!

The event will also include the opportunity for you to take a tour of our industry grade engineering laboratories.

Joondalup Campus: Register HERE. 

3  May Notre Dame Medicine Information Session (Online)

Join us online for Notre Dame's Medicine Information Session to learn more about pursuing a Doctor of Medicine at the No.1 University in NSW and WA for Skills Development. 

You’ll hear from School of Medicine academics, along with staff from both the Admissions and the Prospective Students Offices.

We’ll provide you with important information around how to apply, course structure and professional experience, and give you an opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A.

Time: 5:00-6:30pm   |  Register HERE. 

Note: The Doctor of Medicine degree at Notre Dame is a post graduate degree. You need to do an undergraduate degree first, and get outstanding results, to have a chance of winning a place.

9 May Curtin Medicine Information Evening (Online)

See why Curtin’s unique Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) is for you. You’ll hear from Curtin Medical School experts who’ll share their top tips on submitting a competitive application. You’ll also have a chance to ask our panel your questions. 

In this session we’ll cover:  

• An overview of Medicine at Curtin  
• How to apply as a domestic student  
• Entry pathways  
• The selection process and ranking applicants for interview 
• The Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) 

Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm   |    Register HERE.

25 May ECU Information Evening

Feeling overwhelmed by ATAR? You don’t need to be. We understand how important this time is, so we’re holding an information evening for you and your parents to learn how to get the ball rolling and nail your preferences.

Register HERE. 

1 June Curtin Year 11 and 12 Parent Information Evening

Register HERE.

8 June ECU Engineering and Technology Showcase

Come to our information evening and tour facilities, talk to our teaching staff, meet student leaders and discover why your Engineering and Technology career starts at ECU.

Study in some of the best-equipped, industry‑grade engineering labs in Australia, with the opportunity to work on real‑world projects and develop strong contacts through industry engagements, events and internships.

6:00pm – 7.30pm Joondalup Campus    |    Register HERE.

Fogarty Scholarship (UWA)

The UWA Fogarty Scholarships are the premier scholarships in WA. The Scholarship program has been established by The University of Western Australia in partnership with the Fogarty Foundation, to provide senior secondary students with an opportunity to undertake a cycle 1 undergraduate degree course and then a cycle 2 postgraduate degree by coursework at the University. The scholarship is intended for students who show significant academic potential, together with leadership ability and other outstanding achievements throughout Year 11 and 12.

Tuckwell Scholarship for 2023 (Australian National University)

Tuckwell Scholar students will receive:

• $22,350 per annum (2021 rate) (increasing with inflation) for each year of the length of their undergraduate degree, to cover on-campus residential costs, books, and general living expenses

Scholarships are awarded based on four criteria:

• academic potential and achievements to date;
• other significant achievements to date, of any type;
• demonstration of the Attributes of a Tuckwell Scholar; and
• a desire to eventually give back to Australia.

Applying for a Tuckwell Scholarship is a three-stage process which commences with an initial application from yourself and a recommendation from a schoolteacher.  Applications will begin in March 2022.  

ANU Applications for 2023 Entry

Current domestic Year 12 students who intend applying directly to ANU for undergraduate 

study in 2023 are advised that direct applications open on Wednesday 2 March 2022, and close on Monday 23 May 2022. 

Students can start their applications at any time and log back in, as needed, to complete the process.

Students will need to include their co-curricular activities with appropriate supporting documentation, as well as complete a Year 11 Results Form.   

Students are advised to read through Application Information before applying at Applying to ANU. 

University Clinical Aptitude Test 

Students wishing to study undergraduate Medicine in 2023 must undertake the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT); registrations are now open and will close on 17 May 2022. Read the attached flyer for more information. You can also scroll down in this newsletter to read more information about studying Medicine in Australia. 

12 – 15 WA May Careers Expo 2022

This is the biggest career expo in WA and the first one of the year where you can visit all the West Australian universities and TAFE colleges in one place. 

You can check the exhibitors HERE.

Large school groups go through on Thursday and Friday, particularly in the morning.  Families will find it less crowded on the weekend. 

You can find details HERE.  

ATAR Revision Programs 

If you are planning to go to university in 2023 or if you plan to apply for a competitive VET course, you may be interested in doing at least one ATAR holiday revision program. 

You can find a list of some of the main programs in WA HERE. 

TISC University Admissions Information 2021-2024

TISC Online - Course Prerequisites

TISC is the Tertiary Institutions Services Centre. It is the Centre that organises applications to universities across Western Australia. 

Find information about:

• Guaranteed ATARS
• Minimum ATARS
• Selection Rank
• Lowest Offered Rank

University Course Guides: 2023

Students looking to engage in tertiary study at university (particularly Year 12 students) may wish to spend some time browsing through university course guides to gain an awareness of all courses and majors of interest. Most universities add and/or change courses and course majors from year to year. Here are some links to the 2023 course guides for WA universities. Be sure to look for the undergraduate guides in the first instance:

Career Conversations with Young People 

Career Conversations is a new initiative from the Department of Education. Sessions will be rolled out across the Metropolitan area, as well as across regional areas, some in the morning and some in the evening, on various dates, over the coming months. 

Parents and carers are the greatest influence on their child’s career decision making. Students and carers are invited to attend a Career Conversation to hear:

• what industry wants from young people
• what opportunities are on offer
• young people sharing their experiences
• where to find accurate, up-to-date career information.

Registration is required for each attendee.  

Parents may also be interested in reading this short article from Study Work Grow: 11 Tips For Talking to Your Teen About Their Career

Year 10 Subject Selection advice from Curtin

Year 10s will soon be required to identify what courses they want to take in Years 11 and 12.

Curtin recommends that you ask yourself 5 questions before you pick your subjects:

1. What is your end goal? (Try the Curtin Career Quiz.)
2. Do you need to fulfil any prerequisites? (See Get Into Curtin.)
3. Where do your strengths lie? (Check your year 10 subjects.)
4. Are you studying subjects that align with your interests?
5. What is you really don’t know what to pick? (Check pathways.)

Download Explore your options.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

The Australian Apprenticeship Pathways website aapathways.com.au is your first stop if you are looking for information about apprenticeships and traineeships.

Information includes:

• Job and Training Descriptions –2500 job descriptions filtered by state, choice of industry or keyword.
• Job Pathways Charts – examples of potential career pathways that can begin with an Australian apprenticeship.
• Pre-apprenticeship Finder – find a pre-apprenticeship in the industry of your choice by location.
• Practice Aptitude Quizzes – general industry based literacy & numeracy quizzes illustrating the levels required when undertaking Australian Apprenticeships qualifications
• Literacy and Numeracy Quizzes – Interactive quizzes to gauge if you are apprenticeship ready.
• Career Interest Explorer – A quiz to understand which type of career or work one is best suited for.

17 May Open Day at the Construction Futures Centre

The Construction Futures Centre is in Belmont. It is like a SciTech for the construction industry.

Visit during the Open Day on May 17 and try high tech virtual and augmented reality videos and games and hands-on interactive activities. 

Experts will be there to talk with students about career opportunities in the building and construction industry.

It is free to visit but please register HERE so that a COVID safe environment can be managed. 

May 17, 2:30pm to 6pm

WACSSO Webinar

In 2021 over 1,600 secondary students launched their careers by starting an apprenticeship or traineeship while still attending school. In part two of our VET series, Linda and Megan from Industry Training Hubs will be joined by Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) representatives. Together, they will discuss what school-based traineeships and apprenticeships are and how students can get their career underway by seizing one of these sought-after VET opportunities. 

Date/Time: Thursday 12 May 7:30pm - 8:30pm

To register, visit https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=891529 

Busy Sisters

This is a Commonwealth government mentoring program designed to support girls and women in trade careers. The Busy sisters mentoring program runs over 6 months and provides weekly support from Tradeswomen. 

Bricklaying Apprenticeship Program 

With fancy bricklaying, the future of skilled bricklayers is looking good. This video is about a new bricklaying apprenticeship program

Defence Industry Career Advice

A dedicated defence industry team is available at the Rockingham Jobs and Skills Centre to provide advice about jobs, careers, and training pathways into the defence industry.

All services are free, and available to anyone in WA!

To contact the team; call or email or drop in for a chat.

T: 08 9599 8655 E: defence.careers@smtafe.wa.edu.au

Letz Live Gap Year (NZ, UK)

Letz Live is an organization that has established relationships with over 200 prominent schools globally and they make several hundred gap year placements, annually. Peruse their website to be guided through the whole process. You can also book a Letz Live online information session to hear about their gap years to New Zealand and the United Kingdom: Information Sessions | Gap Year and Working Holidays (letzlive.org)

Farming Gap Year

Want to spend your gap year travelling around the country, experiencing life in the country, and gaining valuable work experience? 

MEDICINE NEWS  - Do you want to study Medicine? 

MedEntry 

MedEntry is a government-accredited Registered Training Organisation specialising in UCAT preparation. MedEntry offers discounts of 40% for groups of two or more, and many other discounts including for those nominated by their teacher. For more information, please visit www.MedEntry.edu.au

Getting into medicine blog

WA Careers newsletter InFocus Careers has a detailed blog post about getting into medicine in WA. The post is written in response to people not understanding the difference between an UNDERGRADUATE and a POST GRADUATE degree. 

Medicine across Australia

Medicine is a highly competitive course at all universities across Australia. If students are serious about studying Medicine, they ought to consider making multiple applications to institutions across Australia. Ms. Jane Hedley has a Medicine matrix resource that gives a snapshot of the application requirements and processes for tertiary institutions that offer Medicine, across all of Australia. Please contact her to access the matrix. A similar matrix is available for Dentistry.

Medical Specialty Fact Sheets

NSW Health has compiled an extensive list of extremely useful fact sheets to assist students in making more informed career choices about the many careers in the health industry, and to ensure their career plans not only fulfil their personal aspirations but also align with the needs of the industry.  Students keen on finding out more about what the job is about, whether or not there is a shortage, etc. are encouraged to browse the following link on NSW Health - Medical Career Planning. 

Ms. Hedley can also share with you a matrix of all Medicine and Dentistry courses in Australia- just ask!

SENIOR STUDENTS IN FOCUS

30 April Year 11 & 12 ECU WAAPA Classical Music Revision

The first of our free workshops for classical musicians. Featuring interactive and engaging sessions with WAAPA lecturers in:

• musicianship
• breath control
• understanding how to write about your set works
• practice room tips

Plus performance, advice and Q&A with current WAAPA student Ben Cromie, 2021 winner of WACE Top WA Performance Medal

Time: 1.30pm - 5.00pm  Register HERE.

Years 7 to 12 WAAPA Music Theatre School 

We welcome students who are passionate about Music Theatre and want to be challenged to expand their skills within a supportive community of peers and professional staff. 

Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm Cost: $525 per term

Find details HERE. 

Years 7 to 12 WAAPA Acting and Performance Making 

WAAPA’s Acting and Performance Making students have the opportunity to increase their confidence as they apply their skills to stage and screen performances. 

Course details

Dates: Sundays for 8 weeks per term Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm  Cost: $525 per term

Find details HERE.

2022 WACE Manual Out

This is the official manual that delivers key information about the WA Certificate of Education. 

You can download a copy of the WACE manual for 2022 HERE. 

YEAR 12 IN FOCUS

26 April Army Reserve Information Session

If you are 17 years old, you can apply to join the Army Reserve. This is a part time commitment where you get paid while you learn skills. 

Find out more and register HERE. 

2023 Gap Year Applications Open

If you are not sure what you want to do next year, check out the Defence Force Gap Year program.

• You get paid. 
• You have somewhere to live. 
• You learn new skills. 
• You travel and you meet new people. 

Check out the range of jobs that you can try HERE.

Find more about GAP Year opportunities HERE. 

19 May Notre Dame Young Achievers Early Offer Information Session

Interested in securing a place at Notre Dame before you sit your final exams? Join us on campus in Fremantle’s beautiful West End for our Young Achievers Early Offer Information Session!

Find out everything you need to know about the program, including selection criteria, the application process, important dates, benefits and more.

Date: Thursday 19 May 2022

Time: 6pm - 8pm AWST

Location: The University of Notre Dame, Fremantle Campus

Please register by Thursday 12 May 2022 to secure your place.

23 May Fogarty Scholarships Close

The UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholarship Program is one of Australia’s premier scholarship programs. It is a joint venture between the Fogarty Foundation and the University of Western Australia, investing in the future leaders of Western Australia.

There are 10 scholarships on offer for Year 12 high school students from WA. Each scholarship is valued at $10,000 per annum. Applications close on 23 May 2022.

Find details HERE. 

Curtin Increases Entry Requirements for Teacher Education Degrees

As part of its quest to develop outstanding teachers, Curtin has diversified and intensified its entry requirements: 

Non-academic entry requirement: 

Curtin University School of Education Qualtrics Questionnaire for all applicants

For entry to initial teacher education (ITE) courses, you will need to meet both the academic and non-academic entry requirements.

To meet the non-academic entry requirements, applicants must demonstrate they have the key characteristics, attributes and motivations common to effective teachers, as outlined by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL).

To demonstrate this, you will need to complete an online Qualtrics questionnaire as part of your application. The questionnaire must be completed no more than one year prior to application.

You can find the questionnaire HERE.

Curtin Prerequisites for Teacher Education Degrees

The Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education) has prerequisites for certain majors.

Please see the list below:

2022 SCSA Year 12 Handbook Part I

Part 1 of the SCSA Information for all Students is out now. 

This is the one with:

• important dates, 
• how to use the student portal (you must complete the Student Declaration and Permission by 8 September)
• information about the WACEChecker 
• special exam arrangements
• how to meet literacy and numeracy requirements
• school assessments

You need to be familiar with the Year 12 Information Handbook if you are in Year 12.

Download it HERE. 

Part II, Examinations will be out later in the year. 

WAAPA 2023 Course Guide

If you are interested in a career in the arts, you can find WAAPA courses in:

• Aboriginal performance
• Acting & Screen Performance
• Arts and Cultural Management
• Dance
• Music and Music Theatre
• Performing Arts
• Production Design. 

You can find the Course Guide HERE. 

YEAR 10 IN FOCUS

11 May Innovators Tea Party Online Panel Discussion

Join our online panel discussion for year 10 students, focusing on subject selection for upper high school.

Connect with us online and hear from a range of incredible women studying and working in STEM from the comfort of your own lounge room. Learn about subject selection and pathways to all different types of STEM careers and the experiences of tertiary students. This event is free and open to all high school students, their families & teachers, targeting year 10 students from WA. 

Date: Wednesday May 11th 2022 Time: 6pm – 7pm AWST

Target audience: Year 10 students interested in learning more about pathways to STEM careers

Register HERE. 

1 June, Curtin Parent Information Evening

Register HERE.

Subject Choices and Course Prerequisites

Each university puts out course guides that identify what prerequisites you need for each course. 

You may not be sure what course you want to do, but if you want to work in a STEM field, taking Maths Methods or above will help you to keep your options open. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL IN FOCUS

School Years 9 and above:  WAAPA Propeller Youth Dance Course

Challenge your contemporary dance technique, build skills in creative practice and choreography, collaborate with other young people passionate about dance and feel a part of a youth dance experience.

The course is designed for young people who are either intending to pursue dance as a career or who simply love dance and would like to continue to improve their dance skills. Each Term will culminate in a short sharing for family and friends.

Course details

Dates: Sundays for 8 weeks per term Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm

Cost: $525 per term Register for Term 3 HERE.

Jane Hedley

Head of Pathways and Transition

Direct: (08) 9383 0416

Email: Jane.Hedley@cewa.edu.au