Pathways News

VTAC Important Dates for applying to University in 2020

Dec 6th                Course applications close

Dec 12th              ATAR available online

Dec 14th              Change of preference closes

Dec 18th              December round offers available          online

Dec 20th              Change of Preference (COP) closes

Jan 3rd                 January applications open

Jan 15th               January round offers available

Year 11 students who have completed a Unit 3/ 4 subject will only receive the RAW study score. The score will be scaled when you are qualified for an ATAR. Year 11 students can access their score here: www.resultsandatar.vic.edu.au after registering or the app.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO ENSURE YOU ARE ABLE TO RECEIVE YOUR ATAR RESULTS ON DECEMBER 12th

Results are released 7am, Thursday, 12th December.

You must register on the Results and Atar Service website:  www.resultsandatar.vic.edu.au or on the app BEFORE the release date.

To register:

You will need your VCAA student number (contact Megan Rogers at the college if you don’t know it) and password

Password must be:   uppercase letter / lowercase letter / number / special character.

University Terms:

When students are looking into university study, they often come across words or terms they are unfamiliar with, here are a few of the more commonly used terms:

Associated Degree – is generally a 2yr qualification that is made up of two thirds of a bachelor degree and may be offered by both TAFEs and universities. Students often use this as a steppingstone to the full Bachelor Degree.

Assumed Knowledge – refers to subjects the university recommends or prefers a student to have studied at school before starting the course.

ATAR - Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank. The figure used by VTAC to calculate the entrance ranking for a university course.

Bachelor Degree – the award/qualification a student gains when they have completed studies in an undergraduate (your first Bachelor Degree) course, which takes between 3 or 4 years of full time study. This is the traditional starting point of a university qualification.

Bridging Course – An introductory course to help students achieve the preferred entry level to a degree, eg a bridging maths course for students who do not have the preferred maths but need it to access a course.

Census Date -     The last day a student can withdraw from their university course and not owe fees.

Commonwealth Supported Place CSP -  A student’s enrolment in a university degree for which the Commonwealth Government makes a contribution towards the cost of that student’s education. Formerly known as HECs

Credit - If a student has previously studied perhaps at TAFE, and has Recognised, Prior Learning (RPL), the student may be able to receive credit for a subject or subjects in their course. Also referred as ADVANCED STANDING

Double Degree – a student can choose to complete a double degree, this integrates studies in two degrees resulting in an award of two degrees, usually after a minimum of 4yrs study. Also referred to as COMBINED DEGREES.

Elective – A subject that is not core to the degree and if often from another faculty.

Faculty – A department within a uni devoted to a particular area of study

FEE-HELP – A loan scheme for students used to pay all or part of students tuition fees, but cannot be used for accommodation or textbooks. A 20-25% fee may apply.

HECS-HELP – A loan scheme that assist students with a CSP course to pay their contribution.Student may choose to pay their fees upfront, or choose to defer payment via HECS HELP scheme.

Honours – Many Bachelor degrees off a 4th year called Honours. It allows students to further focus on a particular area of interest. It can be integrated or additional to Bachelor.

Lecture – A period of teaching given by a lecturer to a large group of students, often can be as many as 300 students .

Major Study -  An area within a course that allows in depth study in a particular field. More that one major may be allowed in some courses.

Minor Study – A grouping of subjects allowing a broader understanding of a few subjects with less emphasis on in depth study.

Prerequisite – A set of conditions that must be met before consideration/enrolment/graduation.

VET Student Loans – A loan scheme similar to VET FEE HELP

Workplace Learning – Practical training in a workplace, such as Internships or Practical Work Experience. This is a hands on experience. It may also be called: Industry Based Learning or Work Integrated Learning.

POSITIONS VACANT.

Go to: http://srajobs.sarinarusso.com

Apprenticeships

Carpenter;   1st – 3rd Year Apprentice,  Frankston South

Chef;    1st Year Apprentice,   Mornington Peninsula

Civil Construction Plant Operator Traineeship,Tyabb

Hairdressing;  1st Year Apprentice, Mornington

Mechanical Plumbing; 1st, 2nd or 3rd Apprentice, Somerville

Summer/Casual

The Kitchen;   Blairgowrie, Casual Wait Staff

Woolworth;   Rye, Casual Staff. (Apply on line, generate transaction

From the Pathways Office

Dromana College is committed to the pathways of your child. It is an open and fully dedicated Careers resource centre where students can get advice and assistance about their pathway through and beyond secondary school.

It is not a resource centre just for senior students (though year 12 students will be prioritised) it is a resource centre for all students, in all year levels as well as for parents/guardians, 5 days a week, 8 – 4pm.

VTAC is OPEN! 

If you would like to study at university in 2020 the only way you will be considered for courses is by creating a VTAC (Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre) account, listing your preferred courses, supplying any relevant and required information then wait for the OFFER rounds.

Timely application fee is $39 – this fee applies if you create an account and add at least one course between the OPEN date: 5th August and the CLOSE date: 30 September.

Accounts can be created after the CLOSE date but incur a higher application fee up to $148 for very late applications.

www.vtac.edu.au for full information about applications and deadline dates.

Each lunchtime from 5th August until the end of term 3, the Pathways office will be available for VTAC help sessions. Just come in, no need to book.

Now is also the time to apply for scholarships offered by various institutions

Each year all types of institutions: university, TAFES, private providers, industry, NGO’s and Governments offer $1,000’s worth of scholarships. Some scholarships can be applied through VTAC but each institution also provides scholarships not available through VTAC. In this instance you must check each institutions website.

TAFE Free courses:

If it is TAFE you are thinking of enrolling into in 2020 , there are several FREE TAFE courses available.

THE SPACES ARE LIMITED – so apply NOW.

Free TAFE for Priority Courses will reduce the financial barrier for students wanting to train in courses that lead to jobs in demand.

Free TAFE for Priority Courses covers tuition fees for priority courses for students who are eligible for government subsidised training. This includes: 30 non apprenticeship courses and 20 Victorian Pre Apprenticeship courses.

For a full list of FREE TAFE courses: https://w.www.vic.gov.au/freetafe/free-tafe.html

COURSE COUNSELLING AND VET 2020

Course counselling has now concluded for 2019. If your child has not selected their subjects for 2020 please contact your child’s year level coordinator.

If your child is undertaking the VCAL program in Year 11 or 12 in 2020, they must complete a Certificate course (VETis) as part of the successful completion of VCAL, these formal qualification certificates are called VETis subjects.

VETis subjects are Australian Certificates usually at Certificate II or III level covering a wide range of industries. For example: Building and Construction / Plumbing / Beauty /Salon Assistant / Hospitality / Electrical / Automotive / Drafting / Allied Health / Community Services / Music / Animal Studies / Equine to name a few!

If your child selected a Dromana College VET subject (Hospitality, Sport and Recreation, Small Business) or OTHER on their subject selection submission OR your child is undertaking VCAL in 2020 they MUST come to the Pathways office for the second part of the enrolment process. PLEASE NOTE: Entering subjects DOES NOT enrol your student into a VET Certificate in 2020.

Please note also: If your child is undertaking the SECOND year of their VET subject there is NO AUTOMATIC enrolment. Your child must still come to the Pathways office for further enrolment information.

SCHOOL BASED APPRENTICESHIP OR TRAINEESHIPS (SBATS)

Students undertaking Year 11 or 12 VCAL also have the opportunity to start a paid Australian Traineeship or Australian Apprenticeship while they are completing Years 11 and 12 VCAL.

SBATS allow students to combine their VCAL school work with 7 hours a week paid part time work on a Wednesday or Friday in their chosen industry, while completing their relevant industry Certificate (Wednesday or Friday).

SBAT traineeships (12month completion) available in:

Education Support / Allied Health / Fitness / Business / I.T.

SBAT Apprenticeships (4 years Australian Apprenticeship) are available in:

Building and Construction

Electrical

Plumbing

Automotive

Scholarships 

Scholarships are available for students from most Universities and State Schools. The types of scholarships are wide and varied and can accommodate every year level. Please visit the Victorian Education website for each individual scholarship. Applications from students in Years 4 - 11 and tertiary institutions will re-open in October 2019. Applications from current Year 12 students will re-open in August 2019.  Link below. Please be aware of the open dates and cut off dates for all scholarships. 

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/parents/learning/Pages/student-scholarships.aspx

See the Pathways office for more information about SBATS

Derry Caulfield – Careers

Jackie Douglas -  VET, SWL, Wk Exp

Megan Rogers – VASS, VET, SWL