Careers and Pathways

Reminder: VTAC 2022 Upcoming Key Dates

A reminder to Year 12 students that submitted their VTAC course application in August - September, but are yet to pay the application fee, please note, that your application may be canceled.  VTAC requires you to attend to your application fee of $42 immediately. 

The VTAC website is www.vtac.edu.au

  Top 20 most-needed roles in Australia

Click HERE above for an interesting read provided by the website SEEK.  Data is provided for 2020 and currently, with the impacts of COVID-19 also in consideration. 

Pathway to Federation University 

If you thought that university was not for you because you don’t have the academic background or the study skills, or if you have finished year 12 but do not have the entry requirements you need to start a degree, the Foundation Access Studies program (FAST) may be the pathway for you.

Students who have completed VCAL or an unscored VCE can apply for the Foundation Access Studies (FAST) Program at Federation University.

FAST is a single-semester program designed to teach students effective study techniques, including academic writing, research, use of university systems, and how to apply these skills to their studies.  When students successfully complete FAST, they will be ready to undertake degree-level study at Federation University.

Students who are currently completing VCAL, unscored VCE or those who do not meet the specified pre-requisite studies for FAST will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test to determine their eligibility for admission.

These students must apply to the FAST program via VTAC.  It is important that they create a VTAC account in the timely application period to prevent them from having to pay late application fees.

FAST is the only prerequisite required for many of Federation’s bachelor’s degree programs.  

More information on the Foundation Study of Access Program (FAST) can be found HERE.

Holmesglen Upcoming Virtual Open Days

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

As the safety of the community and students is a top priority, Holmesglen will continue delivering its Open Days virtually, pending government advice changing.

Upcoming dates are Thursday 14 October and Thursday 25 November.

Students can find out more and register for a session here

Deakin Accelerate Webinar

Students and parents are invited to attend an upcoming webinar to learn more about the Deakin Accelerate program.  Participants will hear from experts and past Accelerate students, and find out about the study areas on offer, the selection and application process and more. The webinar will take place on Wednesday 13 October, from 6.00pm –7.00pm

Find out more and to register, visit Deakin Accelerate Webinar 

New RMIT Program: Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering

RMIT is introducing a brand-new Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering) (Honours) program which merges the electronic, computer systems and telecommunications engineering programs all into one.  This means students will be able to develop fundamental skills in each field and then choose to specialise in one or more areas based on their interests and career goals.  RMIT is ranked in the top 100 universities globally for electrical and electronic engineering and students are encouraged to browse Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering to find out more.

News from Monash University

• Bachelor of Radiation Sciences Prerequisites

Students are advised to note that the mathematics prerequisite requirements for the Bachelor of Radiation Sciences (VTAC code: 2800310841) are VCE Units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 25 in Maths: Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics. Please note that Further Mathematics is no longer accepted for this course as outlined in VICTER 2022. Please disregard the 2022 Undergraduate Course Guide listing Further Mathematics as a prerequisite option.   Students should follow the prerequisite advice included in VTAC. 

Visit Radiation Sciences. 

• More Places available to undertake a Monash Double Degree

In 2022, Monash will be expanding the availability and access for domestic students across a range of its courses, including many double degree courses in arts, humanities and sciences; business; information technology and law. This change means more students will be more successful in their double degree preference than in previous years.

Visit Double Degrees at Monash. 

• Elite Student Athlete and Performer Entry Scheme

Students who are elite athletes or performers may be eligible for the Elite Student Athlete and Performer Entry Scheme, which can provide them additional consideration of up to 10 ATAR points for entry into Monash’ undergraduate and graduate degrees.  Applications are now open for 2022 course entry.  Visit Elite Student Athlete and Performer Entry Scheme.

• Students with Disabilities

Monash University promotes access and equity for all students. Its Disability Support Services assists students (and carers of people) with disabilities, mental health, and ongoing medical conditions.  This includes students with learning difficulties and students on the Autism Spectrum. There are a range of services available, including exam supports, flexibility with extensions, note-taking and Auslan interpreting.  Students are encouraged to seek support at Disability Support Services.

• Double career options in Education

Students who want to become a teacher but are also passionate about something else are able to choose a double degree with the Bachelor of Education (Honours) which can double their career options.   Students can combine primary or secondary education with arts, business, fine art, music or science and gain two separate qualifications in just four years.  Find out more by browsing the Education Teaching Course Guide to find out more.

News from La Trobe University

• Where can a Business Degree take you?

Are you a student that is an innovator?  Are you destined to create a start-up or work for one of the world’s top 100?  Then La Trobe’s new Bachelor of Business could be the kickstart you need.  Watch this useful YouTube clip to learn more!

• New Health Course in 2022

Healthcare is underpinned by information, but who manages it all?  Operate from behind the scenes in the Bachelor of Health Information Management. 

This new course combines the clinical and business side of healthcare and covers areas like clinical coding, classification, data analytics and health system management. 

Students undertake a placement in each year of the degree, so they graduate with hands-on experience.  Find out more at Bachelor of Health Information Management.

Youth Worker/Social Worker

According to the  Good Universities Guide - Youth Worker, Youth workers develop and facilitate programs to work with and support young people, either individually or in groups, in order to address social, behavioural, welfare, developmental and protection needs. They work closely with teachers, social and welfare workers, local authorities, health professionals, refuge workers, parents and, in some instances, the police

Social workers help people to deal with personal and social problems, either directly or by planning or carrying out programmes that benefit groups or communities.  They are interested in challenging the structural barriers that contribute to inequality, discrimination, exploitation, and oppression within communities.  Social workers can specialDevelopmentise in a range of different practice areas such as children and family, youth, violence, and sexual assault, medical and health, child protection, income support, disability, education, aged care, correctional services, family law, youth justice, community legal, psychiatric and general mental health, refugees and migrants, and Indigenous communities. - Good Universities Guide - Social Worker 

Youth Work and/or Social Work Courses in Victoria in 2021

For the most part, and English/EAL is the only VCE prerequisite for the following Youth Work or Social Work degrees at the following institutions in Victoria:

For a list of other related courses, with double-degree options, visit VTAC.

Snapshot of Deakin – Waurn Ponds Campus in 2021

• Deakin has a long history of working with local and international industry and business to turn ideas into commercial reality, solve real-world problems and provide current and future employees with the skills they need for 21st century careers.
• The Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus is home to the Geelong Technology Precinct. The precinct focuses on Deakin's core research capabilities in materials, biotechnology, chemistry, and environmental engineering, along with regional strengths in manufacturing and agri-processing.
• The Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus is also home to the CADET building – the Centre for Advanced Design in Engineering Training.  The $55 million state-of-the-art facility houses some of the most advanced and future-focused simulation and visualisation systems, purpose-built interactive laboratories and learning environments in the country.
• The 4-year Medical Imaging course offered by Deakin is taught at the Waurn Ponds Campus - Medical Imaging. The department is a fully equipped x-ray department, and students have access to adult-sized human models designed to be x-rayed and reflect human-like responses to x-rays. This course provides knowledge in medical radiation science and trains students in techniques like general radiography, computed tomography (CT), digital vascular imaging and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
• Deakin University's Faculty of Health offers the Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry - Optometry. Students have access to a dedicated simulated optometry store for simulated exercises.  Clinical placement rotations take place in both metropolitan and regional or rural settings, where students consolidate their knowledge and skills under the supervision of qualified optometrists.  Deakin Optometry is housed in the Regional Community Health Hub (REACH) building.
• Deakin’s School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences - Exercise & Sport Science - is also in the REACH building.  Again, exercise & sport science students have access to state-of-the-art equipment.  Students also have access to Deakin’s Elite Regional Sports Precinct while completing their course. Of note is the added fact that Deakin's School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is ranked the third highest sport science school in the world, according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
• The School of Medicine - School of Medicine – is another state-of-the-art facility at the Deakin Waurn Ponds Campus – opened in 2008 and offers a 4-year graduate medical degree, with 2 years of pre-clinical education at the University campus in Waurn Ponds, and then 2 years of clinical education and experience in one of its clinical schools – hospitals as far-flung as Ballarat to Box Hill.

The Geelong Waurn Ponds student accommodation is only 15 minutes from the Geelong CBD and five minutes from Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre.  A new 320-bed accommodation precinct was ready for Trimester 1, 2021 offering students a contemporary, affordable, high-quality living experience.  Around 1070 students call Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus home.

Apprenticeships/Traineeships: MEGT Careers Hub

No doubt Year 12 senior students are giving serious thought right now to what’s in store for them after school. For those who are thinking of an apprenticeship or traineeship, Career Hub offers both inspiration and a straightforward pathway to a bright future. 

Career Hub features a free Job Board that is packed with job opportunities. For those who aren’t sure exactly what their career pathway should be, take a look at the MEGT Career Quiz to narrow down your search and choices. 

Career Hub also provides free access to:

• Job hunting tips and tricks
• Assistance with resume and cover letters
• Skills assessment
• Dedicated Career and Recruitment Consultants to help guide them along their career path

Students are encouraged to fully complete their Career Hub profile, including a skills assessment, and upload their resume. This means that their application will stand out to employers, giving them the best chance of scoring a job they’ll love.

Want to know more? 

Visit MEGT Career Hub

View current apprenticeship/traineeship vacancies HERE

Positions Vacant

Ms Vivian Seremetis

Careers Coordinator