Careers Corner

School Holiday Workshops

Collarts – Winter Workshop Series

Collarts will be running 9 different short half day workshops across 2 days on Saturday, 2nd July and Sunday 3rd July for Year 10, 11 and 12 students. All workshops that are running are focused on the creative industries, as this is what Collarts specialise in. Cost is only $15 for half day (snacks will be provided) and $30 for full day (lunch will be provided) More information and details to register are available here.

• Acting
• Animation Lab
• Music Performance – Ensemble Workshop
• Fashion Styling
• Fashion Design – What was old is new again
• Screen and Media – Writing a short film
• Interior Design – Sketching and Drafting like an Interior Designer
• Photography – Portraiture workshop
• Audio Engineering – Intro to audio and mixing
• Music Production – Ableton live workshop

Photography Studies College - Winter Holidays Workshop

Photography Studies College are holding a FREE winter holiday workshop on Tuesday, 28th and Wednesday, 29th June for Year 11 and Year 12 students with free lunch provided as well. If you enjoy photography and would love to learn some new hands-on skills, please make sure to register. Further information and details are available here.

AIE – Introduction to Game Design

AIE are running an Introduction to Game Design school holiday workshop for students 12 years +, the program will run from 9.30am - 4.30pm on Wed 29th – Thurs 30th June. Students will learn the fundamentals of game design and game programming using the Unity Game Engine, as well as learn how to break down an idea for a game into its core mechanics to plan and develop a 3D game. All students will receive a certificate on completion. 

Further information regarding cost and details to register are available here.

Monash University - Do it with DATA: Pandemics, people and bioinformatics

Students looking to combine their interests in maths and computer science should consider attending the 'Do it with DATA: Pandemics, People and Bioinformatics' event. The field of bioinformatics is a fast-paced and increasingly growing career with many opportunities in a variety of fields. This is a great school holiday, hands on activity for Year 11s and 12s, will explore the emerging field of bioinformatics.

Date: Tuesday 5 July 

Time: 9am-3:30pm 

Cost: $10 (non-refundable) 

Location: Monash Clayton Campus 

Prerequisite: Attendees must be currently studying or have previously completed Mathematical Methods 3/4 

Registration  https://shop.monash.edu/do-it-with-data-pandemics-people-and-bioinformatics.html

Unique Student Identifier

All Year 12 students have been asked to start registering for their USI numbers (Unique Student Identifier) in preparation for VTAC applications next term and for post school. The USI is an education and training number that the students will have for life, the USI is used for any form of education or training outside of school, this includes TAFE, University, Apprenticeships, First Aid Course etc. Year 10 students interested in completing a VET course as one of their subjects throughout Year 11 and 12 should also start going through the process of applying for their USI number, as this will be a requirement to enrol in a VET course. I have included step by step instructions for students on how to apply for their USI number.

Careers in Focus

MICROBIOLOGIST

Average weekly salary: $1,794

Education/Training: A Bachelor’s degree in either Science, Biomedical Science, Biomedicine or Health Science and studying a Major in Microbiology.

Subject prerequisite/assumed knowledge: English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics

Microbiologist’s study microscopic forms of life such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, algae and fungi to increase scientific knowledge and develop medical, veterinary, industrial, environmental and other practical applications.

Tasks include: 

• Develop products such as antibiotics, detergents, or cosmetics
• Test samples from patients, isolating and identifying the microbes that cause illness
• Prevent and control the spread of harmful microbes in hospitals, the food industry and general population
• Advise the government about public health policies
• Investigate the potential of microbes to improve human and animal health through nutrient
• Study DNA and the use of bacteria to introduce specially engineered genes into an organism
• Research biology of plants

Personal attributes: 

• Enjoy and have aptitude for science and research
• Able to think logically and analytically
• Able to carry out detailed and accurate work
• Able to think creatively and solve problems

Related Careers: Biochemist, Biotechnologist, Forensic Scientist, Medical Scientist 

Resources: Good Careers Guide 

Heather Palm

Careers & Pathways Coordinator