VET and Careers News
Mrs Robyn Gooley and Mrs Tara Franklin
All Energy - Industry Visit
Our senior students were fortunate enough to visit both All Energy Headquarters at Ashgrove and a site visit at Kingaroy. Kitted up in our safety gear and after a thorough safety briefing, the students learnt about many career paths available in the solar and wind farm industry. In addition, the boys observed the equipment used and the life of a FIFO worker. They gained further insight into the environmental, cultural and legal considerations when building solar and wind farms.
Thank you very much to MCA parent and CEO of All Energy, Steve Urquhart who provided this opportunity for our students and staff.
Medicine Application Support
Our Year 12 students have been busy prepping for Medicine Application Support. They have been blessed to have Old Boys Henry Smith assist with UCAT preparation and Blake Harrold discuss Medicine at USQ/UQ and give interview tips. Thank you so much Henry and Blake!
Marcus Oldham - Agricultural College Hybrid Open Day
Marcus Oldham believes that when it comes to your future, it’s important to invest in a career, not just a course. Our courses in Agriculture, Agribusiness and Equine Business Management provide students with first-hand industry knowledge, business management skills, global opportunities and market-leading entrepreneurship.
Open Day on Saturday 30 July 2023, either online or in person, and discover the world of opportunities in the agriculture, agribusiness, and equine industries. Take a tour of the campus, learn all about the courses we offer, tap into free career advice, and meet staff and students.
Registration
Marcus Oldham’s Open Day in 2023 will be a hybrid Open Day with both online and in-person events. Registration is required to ensure your spot in the information session and to receive your personalised timetable.
https://marcusoldham.vic.edu.au/open-day
Defence Work Experience Program
The Defence Work Experience Program (DWEP) is a national Youth Program that provides young Australians with an interest in a Defence career, the opportunity to gain exposure to a range of job roles available within Defence and the Australian Public Service. Defence work experience activities are designed to be hands-on and interactive so that young people can make informed career decisions.
We are pleased to advise the following programs are now taking applications online:
| Defence Work Experience Program (DWEP) | WEP Number | Program Dates | Applications Close | Location | |
| Army Familiarisation Program | WEP/00379/23 | 28-30 August | 16 July | Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera | |
| Air Force Familiarisation Program | WEP/03766/23 | 28-30 August | 16 July | RAAF Amberley | |
| Army Familiarisation Program | WEP/00381/23 | 11-13 September | 30 July | Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera | |
| Army Aviation Familiarisation Program | WEP/03783/23 | 12-14 September | 30 July | Swartz Barracks, Oakey | |
| Army Familiarisation Program | WEP/00382/23 | 09-11 October | 27 Aug | Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera | |
| Air Force Familiarisation Program | WEP/03775/23 | 23-25 October | 10 Sep | RAAF Amberley | |
| Air Force Indigenous Program (IYP) | WEP/00735/23 | 15-18 October | 03 Sep | RAAF Amberley | |
| Ex First Look Indigenous Youth Program | WEP/00384/23 | 30 Oct – 03 Nov | 03 Sep | Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera | |
| Army Aviation Familiarisation Program | WEP/03787/23 | 07-09 November | 03 Sep | Swartz Barracks, Oakey | |
| Army Familiarisation Program | WEP/00391/23 | 20-22 November | 08 Oct | Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera |
Students are advised places are limited and are strongly encouraged to submit complete and considered applications as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We work alongside ADF Units to bring students a valuable experience with serving personnel and therefore unforeseen changes to operational commitments may result in a placement being changed, postponed and/or cancelled at short notice.
Please monitor the DWEP website for updates on the program and to apply.
VET News
Energex Post School Apprenticeships
The Energex Technical Training and Apprenticeship team will be running three online webinars in June for anyone interested in an apprenticeship with Energy Queensland. Help us spread the word in your community!
These Apprentice Information Sessions will cover:
- Information on the trades/apprenticeships that Ergon Energy Network/Energex offer
- Locations of the 2024 apprenticeships
- Opportunity to hear from our Apprentices and Tradespeople
- Overview of the recruitment process including testing requirements
Registration
Email through the following:
- If individual person – please provide your name and email address to apprenticerecruitment@energyq.com.au and include the Session that you will be attending.
Tuesday 20 June – 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Thursday 22 June – 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Monday 26 June – 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Questions?
Don’t hesitate to contact the Apprentice Team on 1800 262 353 Option 3.
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