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Congratulations to our Year 10 students who attended an excursion to Box Hill TAFE. It was a great day where students explored post-Secondary options and participated in workshops. Students were engaged and a great representatives of our College, congratulations to our Year 10 students, I hope you have all talked to your families about what you discovered.

Year 12 students are preparing for the final stages of their secondary school journey and what lies beyond secondary school. In the attached newsletter are some important dates and opportunities that I have mentioned to our Year 12 students please contact me if you have questions.

Most students have now decided their course and subjects for 2023, if you have any questions relating to careers, please make a time to see me, email me or drop into the careers room at recess or lunch time.

Year 11 students we will be visiting some Tertiary Institutes in Term 4, so if you have any preferences or specific areas you want to explore, please see me and we can try an include these in our visits.

Please take time to read the attached careers news and look out for our regular newsletter posted on compass.

Important Dates

Year 12 VTAC late applications – 29 September – 4 November

VTAC SEAS and Scholarship applications – due October

Reminder: VTAC 2023 Upcoming Key Dates

Timely applications through VTAC - Thursday 29 September 2022

SEAS applications close - Friday 7 October 2022

Scholarships through VTAC close - Friday 7 October 2022

Students applying for courses that have essential requirements (i.e., submitting a folio, a pre-selection kit, arranging an interview, etc.) are reminded that failure to meet the deadline date for these means students may no longer be eligible for selection into their desired course.

Students eligible to apply for SEAS are also encouraged to apply for VTAC Scholarships.

The VTAC website is www.vtac.edu.au

Where can a Law Degree take you?

Graduates of a law degree can use their qualification in a far broader range of industries than is often believed. There is the “traditional law” involving roles as a barrister, corporate lawyer, an associate judge, etc. However, there are other areas where law expertise is required. These include international law, cyber law, artificial intelligence.

Another area where legal knowledge is required is in the areas of health, aged care, voluntary assisted dying, human rights law, and workplace law.

Finally, there is the need for legal expertise in arbitration and mediation, government policy, consultancy, journalism, and human resources management.

Get Set to Study at RMIT University

RMIT University will be hosting a Day at RMIT in the upcoming school holidays. This will be an opportunity for students to begin to get prepared for life after high school. This in-person event will help students prepare for the transition to tertiary life and eliminate any uncertainties they may have. Current students will talk attendees through some of the tips and tricks that they wish they knew before transitioning into University, while giving students a chance to meet other students before your first day!

Date: Wednesday 21 September 2022Time: 1.00pm – 4.00pmLocation: RMIT University - Building 80, 435-457 Swanston Street in Melbourne

Register to attend this free event at A Day at RMIT.

Angliss School Holiday Events

Angliss Talk & Tour

Students who are interested in or looking at studying Foods, Tourism, Hospitality or Events, are invited to participate in an Angliss Talk & Tour. An Angliss course expert will take students on a tour of the Melbourne campus and facilities. This one-on-one tour (parents and friends are also welcome) offers students a good chance to ask questions and seek clarification on Angliss courses.

Date: Monday 19 September 2022

Time: Various times available

Location: 555 LaTrobe Street in Melbourne

Register at Talk & Tour.

Travel, Tourism & Aviation Experience Day

Year 9 to Year 12 students who have an interest in Travel, Tourism & Aviation might like to experience life as an Angliss student. On this day, students will be able to talk with Angliss trainers, explore the Melbourne campus and experience fun and interactive activities at the Experience Day.

Date: Wednesday 28 September 2022

Time: 0.30am – 2.00pm

Location: 555 La Trobe Street in Melbourne

Cost: $10/pp (includes a light lunch)

Registrations are essential, and places are limited. Register at Travel, Tourism & Aviation Experience Day.

Career as an Architect

Architects use creativity and a practical understanding of structures and materials to develop concepts, plans, specifications and detailed drawings for buildings and other structures. They negotiate with builders and planning authorities, administer building contracts, and inspect work that has been carried out. To become an architect, you usually have to complete an accredited degree in architecture. This usually consists of a degree in arts or design with a major in architecture, followed by a Master of Architecture. Completion of a Master’s degree meets the academic requirements for registration as an architect in Australia. Good Universities Guide - Architecture

The duties of an architect include –

meeting with clients or builders to discuss their requirements and prepare a design brief
prepare sketches, production drawings and detailed drawings by hand or using computer-aided design (CAD) software
combine structural, mechanical, and artistic elements into a building's design, such as decks and atriums, lifts, air conditioning systems and decorative finishes
discuss designs and cost estimates with clients and others involved in the project
obtain necessary approvals from authorities
prepare specifications and contract documents for builders, tradespeople, and legal advisers

Sometime students opt to become an Architectural Draftsperson and this role involves completing architects' and other designers' concepts by preparing documents (drawings or plans) and liaising with builders and contractors - Good Universities Guide - Architectural Draftsperson.

Most often, a TAFE qualification – Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) – is required to fulfil this role, and in Victoria this diploma is offered at a number of institutions including Box Hill Institute, Holmesglen Institute, Federation University, RMIT University, Swinburne University, and Victoria University.

Successful architectural drafts people need to -

be able to visualise ideas in three-dimensional form
enjoy technical drawing and working with technology
be able to draw neatly and accurately
have good concentration and attention to detail
have some artistic talent in freehand drawing

In the case of either of these two roles, both include liaising with other designers and specialists throughout the building process, such as structural and civil engineers; electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic consultants; builders; surveyors; and landscapers.

Medical Imaging Courses in Victoria in 2022 Medical imaging technologists operate X-ray and other imaging equipment, such as MRI and Ultrasound, to produce radiographic images which are used in the diagnosis and subsequent management of disease or injury. Below are links to the specialised medical imaging areas, some of which are detailed in the Good Universities Guide: Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Medical Imaging Technology, and a useful links - So, you want to be a Sonographer?, and Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences at Monash. In Victoria students can study specific medical imaging courses (also known as medical radiography or medical radiations or sonography) at the following universities:

Optometry Courses across Australia in 2022 The Good Universities Guide - Optometrist states that Optometrists perform eye examinations to determine the presence of vision problems and other eye conditions and disease. They treat or manage these problems by prescribing glasses, contact lenses, optical aids, vision therapy, medication (in the form of eye drops) or referral to an eye surgeon when required. Optometrists need to have a patient and caring manner; be able to carry out accurate and precise work, have good communication skills, and enjoy helping people.

To become an optometrist a student usually has to study optometry at university. Alternatively, they can complete a degree in vision science or a relevant area at university, followed by a postgraduate qualification in optometry. Prerequisite subjects, or assumed knowledge, in one or more of English, mathematics, chemistry, biology and physics are normally required. Entry to postgraduate courses usually requires completion of an appropriate bachelor degree. A number of universities in Australia offer these degrees. Universities have different prerequisites, and some have flexible entry requirements.

Courses offered by AIM – Melbourne Campus in 2022

The Australian Institute of Music (AIM) is a private music school totally dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in music – be it composition, performance, or even management.

AIM has campuses in Sydney and Melbourne, and courses offered in Melbourne include:

Bachelor of Entertainment Management – a 3-year course for anyone with a passion for the inner workings of the music and entertainment industry.

Bachelor of Music (Composition & Music Production) – a 3-year course providing a creative environment for composers, songwriters, electronic musicians, film and screen composers, game composers and music producers to gain their own unique blend of technical, musical, and professional skills.

Bachelor of Music (Contemporary) – a 3-year course great for instrumentalists or vocalists looking to become a highly accomplished musician, both as a soloist and within an ensemble setting.

Bachelor of Music (Music Theatre) – a 3-year course developing skills in four core disciplines: Voice, Acting, Dance and Musicianship. Students will learn to develop the ear of a musician, the body awareness of a dancer, the imagination of an actor and a thorough understanding of the music language.

Find out more about AIM and all its course offerings by browsing Australian Institute of Music (AIM)

Ms Bronwyn Haines

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