Pathways and Transition

JTC Career Tools

Thank you for taking the time to read through the Pathways and Transition component of the JTC weekly newsletter. To get in touch regarding matters concerning Pathways and Transition, please contact Jane Hedley, Head of Pathways and Transition: 9383 0416 or jane.hedley@cewa.edu.au 

In this week’s Pathways and Transition newsletter read about:

• Year 10 $20 Boss Challenge
• Important Dates for Year 12s: University and TAFE applications
• School leavers support 
• 2023 University-related scholarships
• University Events
• University Course Guides 2023
• University Updates
• AIS Elite Athlete Education Network
• TISC guide
• Apprenticeships and traineeships 
• Defence Industry careers 
• Gap Year resources
• Medicine resources
• Senior school in focus
• Year 10 in focus 
• Middle years in focus
• People with a disability in focus
• Spotlight: university rankings 2022/2023

Year 10 $20 Boss Challenge

Home-made jerky, sunnies, waffles, smoothies, soaps, burritos, bracelets, plants, portraits, home-harvested honey, up-cycled fashion, fidget-friendly pens- just a sample of the wares peddled by Year 10 students who participated in the $20 Boss challenge this term. 

As part of their Pathway Planning course, all Year 10 students were entrusted with a $20 loan from the College and guided to follow a business process, including design, marketing, budgeting, and sustainability, ultimately creating products to sell to students and staff across two lunchtimes. 

The loans will be repaid, and all profits will go to the CARAD Fair Go Food Truck, a socially responsible not-for-profit enterprise supporting refugees and asylum seekers. This Year the students really got into the Boss challenge and learnt a thing or two about entrepreneurship. Well done to all participants!

Important Dates for Year 12s: University and TAFE applications

Timely applications for university places for Semester 1 2023 close on 30 September for WA universities and most interstate universities. Students intending to commence study in Semester 1 2023, as well as those intending to secure an offer and defer their study commencement, should apply before 30th September. Failure to do so may result in missing out on a place at university for 2023. TISC is the application site required for most courses at Curtin University and ECU. Murdoch, UWA, Notre Dame and WAAPA (ECU) encourage most applications to be made directly through their websites. 

• North Metropolitan TAFE applications for courses commencing Semester 1 2023 are now open. Apply here. 
• South Metropolitan TAFE applications for Semester 1 2023 are also now open. Apply here. 

Applications for both TAFEs close Friday 2 December. Year 12 leavers must make sure they are applying to the adult TAFE courses and not VET Delivered to Secondary School Students courses.

School Leavers Support

The Federal government has a dedicated website (yourcareer.gov.au) offering a suite of resources to support students’ transitions from school. They have also employed professionally qualified career development practitioners to support students 

• Explore the School Leavers Information Kit (SLIK) as your guide to education, training and work options in 2022

• Call 1800 CAREER(External website, Opens in new window) (1800 227 337) or SMS SLIS2022 to 0429 009 435(External website, Opens in new window) to start a conversation about how the tools in Your Career can help you or to book a free session with a career practitioner

Support for early school leavers

If you know students who want to leave school early, they may be eligible for support to help access training. This can include:

• mentoring and counselling;
• assistance with language and literacy;
• assistance with meals; and
• assistance with transport and child care.

To be eligible, you must be aged 15 to 24, and not engaged in education or full-time employment or training. For school aged students, only those with an exemption or full time Notice of Arrangements are eligible.

Check HERE for information or contact a Jobs and Skills Centre. 

2023 UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS 

Curtin University Scholarships

Scholarships are now open for year 12 students who wish to study at Curtin University in 2023.Click here to view Curtin’s scholarships page.

John Curtin Scholarship Program

This program invests in future leaders who intend to use their abilities and passion to lead positive change in the community. High school principals can nominate students in the top 5% of the school’s graduating year who can demonstrate academic excellence, leadership qualities and engagement in community service.

The nomination form is to be completed by the high school principal. This form needs to be attached with the student’s application and submitted online by the student. This program closes for application on 14 September 2022.

Principal’s Recommendation Award

WA high school principals may nominate two students based on any of the criteria listed on the scholarship webpage. The nomination form is to be completed and submitted by the School Principal by the closing date 18 November, 2022.

Curtin Excellence and ATAR Achievement Scholarships

Students who receive an ATAR of 96+ and place an eligible Curtin course as their first preference through TISC will automatically be considered for the Curtin Excellence Scholarship. Students who apply for an early offer and achieve an ATAR 3 points higher than their predicted ATAR will be considered for the ATAR Achievement Scholarship

Other scholarship opportunities

Curtin University is also offering a number of merit and equity based scholarships for 2023. We invite schools to share this information with their students. All scholarships are now open for application and close on 18 November, 2022.

Please note that if students are shortlisted for more than one scholarship or award, they will be offered the scholarship or award of the highest value.

ECU Scholarships

NEW ATAR Scholarships

ECU are pleased to announce we have two new ATAR achievement scholarships for Year 12’s who have ECU as their first preference.

More info can be found below on each scholarship:

• ATAR High Achievement Scholarship
• ATAR Outstanding Achievement Scholarship

Also check out their flyer here

UWA Scholarship Finder

UWA has a dedicated scholarship website. You can use filters to find the right scholarship for you. Click here.

Notre Dame Scholarships

Notre Dame University has a dedicated scholarship website. You can use filters to find the right scholarship for you. Click here.

Murdoch University Scholarships

Murdoch University has a dedicated scholarship website. You can use filters to find the right scholarship for you. Click here.

Additional Scholarship Resource – merit-based scholarships 

John XXIII College subscribes to a career development service in Melbourne, called Compass Careers, who produce an excellent resource detailing hundreds of scholarships across Australia, from the likes of industry, universities, charities and more. Here is the resource for your perusal. As this is a subscription, it is appreciated that the resource stays within the College community. 

Study Work Grow Scholarships page

Study Work Grow has also put together a number of links to various scholarships around Australia. 

Check it out here.

UNIVERSITY EVENTS

21 November UWA Music Auditions for 2023 

Monday 21 November

At UWA music students can specialise in performance, composition, musicology, creative music technology, electronic music – or they can choose to combine music with other study areas, giving many choices of career!

Create your future at the UWA Conservatorium of Music and apply now!

26 September – 30 September ECU ATAR Revision Program 

Details of the annual ECU ATAR Revision Program are available HERE.  This is a very popular program so select your programs now.

You can register your interest HERE.

UNIVERSITY COURSE GUIDES: 2023

Before applying to study a course, students looking to engage in tertiary study at university (particularly Year 12 students) should spend some time browsing through university course guides to gain an awareness of all courses and majors of interest. Most universities add and/or change courses and course majors from year to year. Here are some links to the 2023 course guides for WA universities. Be sure to look for the undergraduate guides in the first instance:

Interstate Admission Centre Contacts

For those who are thinking about applying for a place at a university outside Western Australia here is a list of admission centres around Australia.

• Charles Darwin University applications are taken by SATAC
• Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) for QLD
• South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) for SA and NT
• Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) for NSW and ACT
• The University of Tasmania incorporating the Australian Maritime College
• Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) for VIC

Curtin Undergraduate Course Guide published

The Curtin 2023 Undergraduate Course Guide is now available to view online. 

Discover new information about careers, Australian and global study opportunities, our accommodation offerings and course information.

View the 2023 Undergraduate Course Guide

Links to 2023 Curtin Guides

Faculty specific Curtin course guides for 2023 are also now available online:

• UG Guide
• Business and Law Guide
• Health Sciences Guide
• Humanities Guide
• Engineering Guide
• Science Guide

ECU 2023 course Guide

Here is ECU’s 2023 course guide e-publication

WAAPA 2023 Course Guide

If you are interested in a career in the arts, you can find WAAPA courses in:

• Aboriginal performance
• Acting & Screen Performance
• Arts and Cultural Management
• Dance
• Music and Music Theatre
• Performing Arts
• Production Design. 

You can find the Course Guide HERE. 

 dance, theatre, and music 

UWA 2023 Course Guide

Students interested in studying at UWA can check the range of courses in the Undergraduate Course Guide for 2023.

Students can register now 

Murdoch 2023 Course Guide

The Murdoch handbook, including information about all their courses, can be found here. Their undergraduate page may also be helpful.

Notre Dame 2023 Fremantle Course Guide

This is an e-publication of Notre Dame’s domestic undergraduate guide for 2023, for their Fremantle campus.

UNIVERSITY NEWS

Nursing degrees free in VIC for domestic students 

Do you or someone you know want to study Nursing? Would you/they consider moving to Victoria to do so? Victoria is making it free to study to become a nurse or midwife under new initiative.

More than 10,000 budding nurses and midwives will have their university degrees paid off in full to boost staffing across Victoria's ailing health system.

Thousands of nurses and midwives will be recruited and trained for free as part of a $270 million initiative announced by the Victorian government.

Under the five-year program, all new domestic students enrolling in a professional-entry nursing and midwifery course in 2023 and 2024 will receive a scholarship of up to $16,500 to cover course costs.

Students will receive $9000 over their three years of study and the remaining $7500 would be paid off if they work in the Victorian public health services for two years.

"We will pay their entire HECS debt," Premier Daniel Andrews told reporters at the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) office in Melbourne.

Other features of the package include:

• $11,000 scholarships for enrolled nurses to become registered nurses, covering course costs
• $12,000 scholarships for 100 new nurse practitioners in both acute and community settings
• More than $20 million to help growing numbers of graduates and postgraduates transition to working in hospitals

Read more from SBS News here.

Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) 

The STAT test is a mechanism students can use to demonstrate their English competency, if they have not completed ATAR English at school and it is a university entrance requirement, or if they have completed but failed ATAR English or Literature. 

The STAT test will be open for booking in October, to be sat in November, for those students who have not completed ATAR English and need to demonstrate their English Competency for their university entrance. Once bookings open, Ms Hedley will put the link in the daily notices for Year 12s and list it in this newsletter. 

Students who fail ATAR English (do not achieve a scaled score of 50 in ATAR English) can sit the STAT test later in December and will be invited to do so by the university/universities which have made them offers.

ECU 

Science & Computing 

ECU has a reputation for its focus on cutting edge computing. It has:

• A partnership with IBM which includes paid industry partnerships
• The head office of the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre is based at ECU
• 1300 cyber security students
• A Security Operations Centre will be established in partnership with the State government to deal with real problems as they emerge. 

• Neurodiverse students wanted. The ECU Computing faculty has space for 400 neurodiverse students. 

• Only 1 of 3 horticulture degrees in Australia. 
• Check the handbook HERE. 

Make enquiries HERE. 

Engineering – multidisciplinary approach

At a recent seminar for career educators, Dr Kevin Hayward, explained that the ECU engineering program is an integrated multidisciplinary model. 

They boast that they have the best engineering research and development equipment in WA and they have great challenges like the electric car challenge.

ECU staff think there is little understanding of how great engineering is at ECU. 

• ECU has partnered with schools to do the F1 Challenge. That could be fun. 
• They are working to get more women into engineering. 

Why study Engineering at ECU?

Business and Law

ECU world status in business is rising each year. It is ranked #30 worldwide for hospitality and tourism. 

Health Sciences

• This faculty makes sure course groups are small and that students are cared for. 
• Its Occupational Therapy course is ranked highest by students in Australia.
• There is a new course in Speech Pathology

WAAPA VET and Degrees

The WA Academy of Performing Arts will be moving to the new city campus in 2025. 

It offers degree and VET programs which include a two year, full-time course with a three semester articulation to a degree, in each of the following disciplines:

• Costume
• Production Design
• Lighting
• Props and Scenery
• Sound
• Stage Management

Curtin has 3 new humanities majors in 2023

1. Bachelor of Design (Design Innovation and Fabrication).Students will design and produce prototypes of the things that people want, from mobile phones and furniture to children’s toys and self-driving cars. 
    
2. Bachelor of Design (Advertising and Design). In this major, students will drive the development of creative advertising and capture consumers’ imagination and attention with their designs.
    
3. Bachelor of Arts (Security and Strategic Studies). Students will learn the art of strategy and leadership and understand present and future threats.

Mine and Engineering Surveying - new bachelor’s degree

Curtin New Bachelor of Mine and Engineering Surveying 

This is a new course for those looking for a career in the mining and resources sector.

Mine surveyors are responsible for the measurement, representation and management of data associated with a mining operation, while engineering surveyors have a key role in the construction of roads, bridges, tunnels, buildings, industrial plants and hydraulic engineering. When students graduate from this course, they will meet the education requirements of Western Australia’s Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety for certification as an underground or open pit mine surveyor.

Bachelor of Mines and Engineering Surveying

Curtin Physiotherapy - honours year added

From 2023, the Curtin Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) degree will include an honours year to become a professional four-year degree. At the end of the four years, students will be awarded the Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Physiotherapy) and can apply for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

Curtin New Bachelor of Science course structure for 2023

Curtin has restructured the Bachelor of Science to provide more options for students looking for an innovative STEM career. 

The new structure allows students to study multiple STEM fields or an academic discipline from another learning area. For example, they could major in agriculture and also study economics – and create a skill set for an influential role helping vulnerable populations access sufficient food for physical and economic wellbeing.

For further information contact: Dr Brenda Rohl, Science First Year Lead. Email: brenda.rohl@curtin.edu.au or Tel: +61 8 9266 7539.

Curtin Multidisciplinary Science - new pathways to a science career

Curtin adapted its Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Science degree to ensure that students can surge to the forefront of emerging fields with exciting, in-demand careers for decades to come. Through its majors, this degree also provides a pathway to study the Bachelor of Science majors and other STEM degrees if they haven’t studied science before or don’t meet the prerequisites for these courses. Majors include Computational science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Engineering Science and Physical Sciences.

Find details HERE.

UWA Parents’ Space

Whether you’re seeking guidance to help your teenager figure out what to study or navigate their transition from high school to uni – we welcome you to the Parent’s Space. Here you’ll find advice, tips and all the info you wish you knew when you were a teenager, shared by other parents and guardians like you. 

Visit our Parents Space webpage here.

TISC University Admissions Information 2021-2024

TISCOnline - Course Prerequisites

TISC is the Tertiary Institutions Services Centre. It is the Centre that organizes applications to universities      across Western Australia 

Find information about:

• Guaranteed ATARS
• Minimum ATARS
• Selection Rank
• Lowest Offered Rank

APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS

Rio Tinto Traineeships

Main Roads WA Traineeships

Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s about people.

People need to get to work, home and everywhere in between and businesses rely on our roads. With a rich history dating back to 1926 and exciting future ahead, Main Roads Western Australia is the WA State Government agency responsible for managing the State's road network safely, connecting people and places.

What’s on offer? Read more about Technical Traineeships and Engineering Traineeships.

CCI Intake Guide

Each year the Chamber of Commerce and Industry publishes the WA Apprenticeship & Traineeship Intake Guide. 

The guide delivers information about companies that are employing apprentices and trainees and identifies where to go for help. 

If you plan to apply for an apprenticeship or traineeship during the holidays, see the new guide HERE. 

Westrac Apprenticeship Applications open for 2023

Westrac apprenticeships are highly sought after. Their Apprenticeship Program has two intakes every year. Our next intake is welcoming applications for an approximate start of January 2023.

Stay tuned to Westrac Apprenticeship opportunities at job vacancy page. 

How to Make Your Career in Mining

The Make Your Career in Mining careers guide identifies more than 100 careers across the mining industry on mine sites, in high-tech remote mining centres, in science as well as computer laboratories – or any mix of locations.The guide outlines opportunities in managing a team, rehabilitating mine sites, building robotics or piloting drones, engineering machinery, safeguarding native plants and animals, or tackling climate change.

Download a copy HERE. 

Police Cadetships Open

Closes 30 October

If you are aged 17 – 19 you are eligible to apply for a WA Police Cadetship. 

As a cadet, you will develop skills, under the guidance of experienced Police Officers.  You will gain exposure to a range of policing activities and get a taste of what it means to be part of the WA Police Force. Successful applicants will receive an initial 12 month contract with a possible extension to 24 months, a competitive salary of $33,211-$51,498 per year (dependent on age), uniform, shift allowances and generous leave entitlements.

Find details HERE.

Free Cyber Security Skillset

This skillset begins the pathway to becoming a Cyber Security Expert via Cert’s III & IV. There is a huge demand for cyber security workers and the career paths through industry will continue to grow. 

This free skillset is a great way to get started in a booming industry. 

School leavers and their families are invited to apply. Find details HERE. 

Get a job working with a young person with a disability

I remember a friend telling me that young people with a disability would love to have a young person caring for them, but all the workers are mature aged. 

If you are interested in a traineeship in the health or caring field, check this out:

Depending on your strengths, interest and career goals, there are various pathways to consider:

• Certificates III and IV in Allied Health Assistants
• Certificate III in Individual Support
• Certificate IV in Disability
• Certificates III and IV in Community Services
• Certificate IV in Mental Health

If you are interested in learning more about Traineeships in the disability sector, please contact us at jms@nds.org.au and we can connect you with a suitable employer.

Construction Futures Centre: Holiday Try-a-Trades

The Construction Futures Centre is hosting various opportunities during the Term 3 holiday break to try a trade. Check out the flyer and use the QR code to register your interest.

Roy Hill Early Careers Programs

Every considered a career in mining? Roy Hill Early Careers Programs offer a raft of training and development opportunities designed to help you forge a rewarding career within a world-class mining operation. 

See more details here. 

If interested, reach out to Roy Hill Early Careers via email- the email address is at the bottom of the page.

Programmed apprenticeship recruiting open for 2023

Kick-start your career with Australia’s best in the energy sector. Programmed National Energy Technicians Training Scheme (NETTS) is now recruiting for our 2023 Apprenticeship program.

Get information HERE. 

MEGT Job Board

Your local apprenticeship experts since 1982

MEGT is a not-for-profit organisation which has been supporting employers, apprentices, trainees, job seekers and students for almost 40 years.

Initially founded as the Outer Eastern Apprenticeship Scheme, by 1999 MEGT (Melbourne Eastern Group Training) had commenced operations in New South Wales. We now have more than 400 staff operating from almost 60 offices across the country, along with a team of local apprenticeship experts who are dedicated to meeting the needs of the communities in which they live and the businesses which operate there.

Our local apprenticeship experts work across every state in Australia, helping businesses, apprentices and trainees get the most from the Australian Apprenticeships program.

Our focus is on delivering the highest standards of service in every aspect of our business. Our commitment to quality and ongoing improvement is reflected in our attainment of world-standard qualifications in areas such as data protection, quality management and cyber security.

Check out the MEGT Job board here

Study Work Grow Apprenticeship Resource

Tis the new season for apprenticeships and traineeships! Study Work Grow have compiled an extensive list of apprenticeship and traineeship programmes currently open at companies Australia wide. Some of these are detailed in this newsletter- but there are many more! Check them out here: Apprenticeships and Traineeships - Study Work Grow

Apprentice Hub to Help Document Career Journeys

There is a new My Pathway Hub where you can store information which will help you on your path to an apprenticeship or traineeship.

It is perfect if you’re working in the Australian Apprenticeships industry and would like to have all your Job & Training Descriptions in one place  

Check it out HERE. 

AATIS PRIVACY POLICY: Be conscious of the personal information that you are disclosing. 

This Hub only works because you disclose your personal information and give them permission to use it to provide their service back to you. 

• You can opt out of direct marketing of new services. 
• If you are under 15 you need to have a parent or guardian to consent to them collecting your information.
• Section 10 of their Privacy Policy is about them having discretion to transfer, sell or assign your personal information to one or more third parties. That could be a concern. 

You can check out their Privacy Policy HERE. 

These tips for getting a traineeship or apprenticeship are gold.

These tips are from Rob Palmer, Careers Advisor at South Metro TAFE:

• Step 1: Ask for a work placement with a business you are interested in while still at school. 
  Schools will cover your insurance while on work placement/experience. When you leave school, you can get insurance cover from Volunteering WA, but the range of volunteering work is limited. 
• Step 2: Demonstrate what a great employee you are.
• Step 3: Get information from a Jobs and Skills Centre on subsidies and workforce planning support that EMPLOYERS can get.
• Step 4: Tell the potential employer about the subsidies and ask if they will take you on. 
• Step 5: It they won’t take you on, ask if they know of anyone who can take you on.

New pathways into early childhood education and care

The Early Childhood Education and Care Job Ready Program has two components: 

1. in class training with an approved, accredited training provider, plus 
2. an industry work placement for hands on experience. The program will be available on either a full time (five weeks total) or part time (ten weeks total) study basis. 

Year 12 students who are leaving school can access a subsidised training place from 24 October 2022.

Apprentice Accommodation Allowance from CTF

Get funding assistance when you travel for your off-the-job training.

The Construction Training Fund can provide an accommodation allowance to apprentices and trainees living in regional WA who need to travel to attend scheduled off-the-job training with an RTO. The allowance covers the difference between their rebate from the Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD) and their-out-of-pocket expenses for commercial accommodation.

For details go HERE.

Apprenticeship & Trainee Support for Students with Disabilities

The Australian Government provides support to Australian Apprentices and Trainees with disability to help them to reach their full potential as skilled workers. This support ranges from training services to financial support and assistance with making work-related modifications.

ADCET has compiled this information and related resources to help Australian Apprentices and Trainees, as well as their employers, find out everything they need to know about the support available to them.

Find out more HERE. 

Microsoft Traineeship Programme

Australia’s IT industry is rapidly growing, and the demand for talented, knowledgeable and experienced individuals has never been higher.

That’s why Microsoft Australia has launched the Microsoft Traineeship Program, designed to support budding technology/IT professionals to take the first step in their career.

Microsoft Trainees will be employed through MEGT’s Group Training program, making MEGT your legal employer. We’ll place you with a Host Employer within the Microsoft Australia network and they’ll be responsible for your day to day work, on-the-job training and development.

Together with MEGT, Microsoft Australia is giving you the chance to gain:

• Paid on-the-job experience within the Microsoft Australia network
• A Certificate IV in Information Technology delivered by TAFE
• Industry-recognised Microsoft Certifications, including a specialisation in Cloud Skills as part of the Azure Administrator Certification Track
• A strong foundation in all aspects of IT and emerging technology, and
• Expert support from MEGT, Microsoft Australia and TAFE every step of the way

Expressions of interest are now open for positions in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth and Adelaide.

Learn more >>

Your IT career starts with the Microsoft Traineeship Program | MEGT (Australia) Ltd

New Driller’s Offsider Job Ready Program

There is strong demand for driller’s offsiders in the resources sector. This Job Ready Program is a skills set designed to meet urgent demand for support in the drilling industry. Participants complete an industry induction and are provided with skills to work safely on site, apply first aid and CPR, work safely at heights, and operate and maintain a four-wheel drive vehicle.

NOTE: Young job seekers need to know that drillers look for resources in isolated locations where work conditions are strenuous, and the driller’s expectations of the offsider will be high. 

The next course starts in August. You can find more details HERE. 

6 October Early Notice Nudge JobLink Workshop 

This will be a work readiness program for students who are about to finish school. 

It will help you to develop your skills and it will link you to employers. 

• Civil Construction

• Business Administration
• Conservation and Land Management
• Engineering Support 
• Concreting

To find out more and register go HERE. 

The Benefits of an Australian Apprenticeship

Do you or someone you know want to start a career they love and start earning? How about an Australian Apprenticeship? Read this blog post from Australian Apprenticeships Pathways about the benefits of undertaking an Australian Apprenticeship. Click here

Register now for McMahon’s Apprenticeships and Traineeships

McMahon’s is one of the biggest and most highly rated employers of apprentices. Register your interest in a McMahon’s apprenticeship HERE. 

Woodside

Woodside isn’t recruiting yet, but you can register your interest HERE. 

Incentives and Wage subsidies for Employing Apprentices and Trainees

The Department of Training and Workforce Development have provided a flyer outlining the various employment incentives available to employers of trainees or apprentices. 

Click here to access the flyer, or here to access the factsheet outlining the Federal Government Incentives.

Bricklaying Apprenticeship Jobs Available NOW

Do you want to earn while you learn? Are you looking for career in the building and construction industry? Now is the time to get started! With strong demand for new apprentices to join the industry we currently have multiple vacancies in Bricklaying Apprenticeship. 

The Australian Apprenticeship Pathways website aapathways.com.au is your first stop if you are looking for information about apprenticeships and traineeships.

Information includes:

• Job and Training Descriptions –2500 job descriptions filtered by state, choice of industry or keyword.
• Job Pathways Charts – examples of potential career pathways that can begin with an Australian apprenticeship.
• Pre-apprenticeship Finder – find a pre-apprenticeship in the industry of your choice by location.
• Practice Aptitude Quizzes – general industry based literacy & numeracy quizzes illustrating the levels required when undertaking Australian Apprenticeships qualifications
• Literacy and Numeracy Quizzes – Interactive quizzes to gauge if you are apprenticeship ready.
• Career Interest Explorer – A quiz to understand which type of career or work one is best suited for.

Busy Sisters - women in trades mentoring program

This is a Commonwealth government mentoring program designed to support girls and women in trade careers. The Busy sisters mentoring program runs over 6 months and provides weekly support from Tradeswomen. 

Bricklaying Apprenticeship Program 

With fancy bricklaying, the future of skilled bricklayers is looking good. This video is about a new bricklaying apprenticeship program

New Strategy for Women in Turf Management

Turf Management is one of the most gender segregated trades with women only representing 1.4% of the workforce. The Australian Sports Turf Managers Association has designed a strategy to encourage more women into the industry. 

The strategy includes:

• Raising awareness of options for year 10 – 12
• A regional industry engagement plan that connects schools with sport and recreation facilities.
• Supporting a Cert II Pre apprenticeship program.
• You can read the strategies HERE 

Expect to see more information about women in turf management in the next few months. 

Alcoa Apprenticeships 2023

Applications for Alcoa’s 2023 apprentice intake will open towards the middle of the year. 

Alcoa has taken off some impressive awards for its inclusive workplace culture. This is an indicator of what sort of organisation Alcoa would be to work in. 

For more information on Alcoa’s apprenticeship opportunities visit www.alcoa.com/apprenticeships.

DEFENCE INDUSTRY CAREERS 

Defence Industry Career Advice

A dedicated defence industry team is available at the Rockingham Jobs and Skills Centre to provide advice about jobs, careers, and training pathways into the defence industry.

All services are free, and available to anyone in WA!

To contact the team; call or email or drop in for a chat.

T: 08 9599 8655 E: defence.careers@smtafe.wa.edu.au

Defence Force Gap Year – Apply Now

Some of the roles for 2022 are already full. If you are interested in doing a Defence Force Gap Year next year apply now. 

There is a broad range of programs that you can engage in during your Gap Year. You can check out your choices HERE. 

Army Support Gap Year

Experience being part of one of the largest logistics organisations in Australia during your Army Gap Year.

An Army Support Gap Year role is a unique opportunity for students to experience life in the Army, without needing to make a long-term commitment.  The skills obtained through the Army Support Gap Year program will provide them valuable work and life experience, which are transferable to civilian employment opportunities.  It enables Gap Year members personal and professional development for their next endeavour. 

In an Army Support role, recruits will learn logistic and task management skills to ensure the Army has the necessary supplies for exercises and humanitarian operations.  Gap Year recruits can experience what life in the Army is like in one of three rewarding Army Support Gap Year roles.  They may assist in the movement of supplies as a Driver, manage logistics as a Warehouse Coordinator, or become the point of contact within a unit as an Administration Assistant.

Gap Year applications are closing soon.  Explore more about the Army Support Gap Year or contact Defence Force Recruiting on 13 19 01 for more information.

Cabin Crew (ADF Gap Year) 2023

Provide safety, comfort and in-flight service to passengers and crew on board specialised aircraft, while enjoying a fulfilling 12-month taste of life in the Air Force.  Air Force Cabin Crew play a vital role in ensuring the safety, security and comfort of military personnel and civilian passengers such as Government ministers, Australian and foreign heads of state, royalty, and guests of the Australian government, onboard an aircraft. 

Find out more and apply at Cabin Crew (ADF Gap Year) 2023

Become an IT expert in the Navy

It you are interested in a career in IT consider going into the navy. There aren’t many places where IT systems are more vital and advanced. 

Defence force systems are the best. They have to be. People’s lives are at risk. 

If you are interested in doing a computing degree check out opportunities in the navy HERE.

GAP YEAR RESOURCES

Go Overseas

Check out www.gooverseas.com/gap-year/australia for gap year ideas:

Letz Live

Letz Live is back. They organise working holidays in educational programs in several countries around the world. Participants are placed as assistants in boarding schools, education camps and programs for young people. 

Letz Live supports young people taking a Gap, connecting participants to a network of Gap Year friends, with Country Managers overseas. 

More information on Gap years with Letz Live can be found online: www.letzlive.org or for an information pack email info@letzlive.org. 

Planning a Gap Year for 2023

If you think a Gap Year could be a good option for you in 2023 you can find out about them at Youth Central which is a Victorian government site. The information about your options and what to be careful of is just as relevant to students in WA. 

• If you choose to take a gap year but think you might want to go to university later, you should still apply through the normal TISC process then defer for a year once you get offered a place. 
• If you would like to consider studying overseas, I receive advertising materials from Crimson Education which helps students to apply for places in universities in the United States. 
• Again, the Youth Central site has information on studying overseas, scholarships and links to further information. 

See: Leaving Year 12? These Gap Year ideas may interest you. 

Gap Year Ideas – AgCAREERSTART

If you’re 18-25 and looking to start a career in a meaningful and exciting industry, an AgCAREERSTART gap-year will help you gain skills and knowledge to grow the farms of the future.

Over 10-12 months you will live in an exciting regional location, earn a nationally recognised qualification and build life-long industry connections.

• Get hands on experience
• Increase your confidence
• Work outdoors and discover rural and regional Australia

Find out more HERE

Get a summer job on the wheat bins – Applications Open Now

CBH employs about 1000 casual employees each year to help bring in the harvest. This year it looks like another bumper harvest and there is a skills shortage which means CBH will be competing for workers. Find out more and apply HERE. 

Letz Live Gap Year (NZ, UK)

Letz Live is an organization that has established relationships with over 200 prominent schools globally and they make several hundred gap year placements, annually. Peruse their website to be guided through the whole process. You can also book a Letz Live online information session to hear about their gap years to New Zealand and the United Kingdom: Information Sessions | Gap Year and Working Holidays (letzlive.org)

Farming Gap Year

Want to spend your gap year travelling around the country, experiencing life in the country, and gaining valuable work experience? 

MEDICINE NEWS 

28 October Applications for Curtin Medicine – Predicted ATAR

If you are applying for a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery at Curtin for 2023 you need to have your predicted ATAR to Curtin by 28 October.

Getting into Medicine free webinar 

Penrhos ran a free online webinar with iCanMed earlier this year and extended the invitation to JTC students. If you missed it or would like a refresher, register here.

When: Tue, 25/10/2022 · 4:30 PM · AWST

Duration: 2 hours

Language: English

Who can attend? Anyone with the event link can attend

Dial-in available? (listen only): No

iCanMed's brand new school workshop/webinar will include:

• Breaking down the UCAT and interview to help students realise the importance, uniqueness and challenges of each assessment
• Providing the opportunity for students to attempt the latest questions used in the UCAT and interview to realise the technical complexities of the assessments while identifying immediate skill gaps
• Providing a comprehensive preparation plan adapted to the timeline of year 10s and 11s candidates while taking into account additional commitments (e.g. ATAR, voluntary work, etc) to help students stay organised to maximise efficiency and minimise stress

Getting into medicine blog

WA Careers newsletter InFocus Careers has a detailed blog post about getting into medicine in WA. The post is written in response to people not understanding the difference between an UNDERGRADUATE and a POST GRADUATE degree. 

Medicine across Australia

Medicine is a highly competitive course at all universities across Australia. If students are serious about studying Medicine, they ought to consider making multiple applications to institutions across Australia. Here is a Medicine matrix resource that gives a snapshot of the application requirements and processes for tertiary institutions that offer Medicine, across all of Australia. 

Medical Specialty Fact Sheets

NSW Health has compiled an extensive list of extremely useful fact sheets to assist students in making more informed career choices about the many careers in the health industry, and to ensure their career plans not only fulfil their personal aspirations but also align with the needs of the industry.  Students keen on finding out more about what the job is about, whether or not there is a shortage, etc. are encouraged to browse the following link on NSW Health - Medical Career Planning. 

SENIOR SCHOOL EVENTS AND NEWS

Study in the USA

Applying to university in the US is quite a long and complex process. If you’re considering studying in the US, then you’re going to have to be prepared to do a bit more research and spend even more time on your applications. 

Read more about it from Study Work Grow here

Rotary Youth Exchange will return for 2024

Rotary Youth Exchange has been cancelled in the past couple of years due to COVID. 

This brilliant program for senior school students is to return for 2024. Students can go overseas and live with a family overseas for a whole academic year. 

Students apply through a local Rotary group. 

You can start to explore what is possible HERE. 

Rotary Youth Exchange is an international program. You can watch a short USA video HERE.

Defence Careers with STEM

Careers with STEM magazine has a special Defence issue which a focus on the opportunities to work in tech careers. 

The Defence industry must have world best technology and skills. People’s lives depend on it. Check out this issue HERE.

If you are interested in a career in Defence, make an appointment at the Defence Recruiting Centre. 

Year 10 – 11 Fogarty Futures Leadership Conference 2022

Are you in Year 10 or 11 and have a passion for leadership? Apply now for this year’s

Fogarty Futures Leadership Conference. The conference allows young people from all

across WA to connect with like-minded, passionate individuals and develop crucial

leadership skills through participation in enriching workshops and lectures from inspiring

local leaders. 7–10 October.

Find out more and apply. 

24 September – 1 October Check out the career opportunities in agriculture and horticulture at the Royal Show

The agriculture and horticulture industries are among the biggest employers of West Australians and these industries are showcased at the Royal Show. 

The best in their fields compete at the Show and are proud to talk with people about their industries, how they do their work and opportunities that are available. 

Check out what is possible HERE. 

Broadacre Harvest Operations 5 Day Course at Muresk 

Places in this 5 day course have been filled and they are taking expressions of interest for a second course. 

CBH has already been advertising for workers to work on the wheat bins during the Christmas holidays. 

This course gives people the skills to work during the harvest. School leavers are invided to express interest. Check out details HERE.

Air Force Work Experience

Looking for work experience with the Royal Australian Air Force?

We offer a number of exciting work experience placements via the Defence Work Experience Program, designed to:

• develop the skills of our young people;
• create an easier transition into the workplace; and
• demonstrate the wide variety of interesting careers available within Defence.

For more information about placement opportunities, visit Defence Work Experience Program.

You may also consider joining the Air Force Cadets or Air Force Reserves.

Study Resources from Curtin University

Don’t wait until you get to uni to check out these resources. They are great for school students too. The Study tab has tips on study habits and for tests and exams. 

ATAR Revision programs

Check out a comprehensive list of ATAR revision programs available in Perth and online by going HERE. 

Murdoch Horizons Summer School 

Kick-start your uni degree

Get a head start in your studies and join one of our Horizons Summer Schools. Run in January, the programs can strengthen your academic skills and knowledge for success at university. Interact with academics and subject matter experts and see what university life is like first-hand through lectures, workshops, labs, and group activities.

If you’re starting Year 12 in 2023

Horizons Summer School is designed for students transitioning from Year 11 to Year 12. If you are starting Year 12 in 2023, this is a great opportunity to get the most out of your final year of high school.

Find information HERE.

ECU Short Courses for Credit Arts and Humanities

These free, week long courses are designed to introduce high school students to university life give them a head start at university. 

Students who pass the requirements of these courses will receive Advanced Standing for a first/second year unit once they have gained successful admission to an applicable ECU undergraduate course. 

Find details HERE. 

To express your interest for our next season of short courses, please: Contact

School of Arts and Humanities Email: admin.sah@ecu.edu.au

Projects Abroad 15 – 18 year olds

Projects Abroad offers overseas volunteer and service opportunities for high school students. Whether it’s a group mission trip tailored to the school’s requirements or holiday programmes for individuals or small groups of friends, Projects Abroad arranges practical, educational immersion and service projects over 30 developing countries around the world. 

For more information go HERE

Police Recruitment

WA Police are looking for a diverse range of people who are ready to take on the exciting challenge and join forces with the WA Police Force.

Explore the many pathways that can lead you to becoming a part of the WA Police Force.

To be eligible you must be 18 and hold a driver’s license. 

Find details HERE.

Years 7 to 12 WAAPA Acting and Performance Making 

WAAPA’s Acting and Performance Making students have the opportunity to increase their confidence as they apply their skills to stage and screen performances. 

Course details

Dates: Sundays for 8 weeks per term Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm  Cost: $525 per term

2022 WACE Manual Out

This is the official manual that delivers key information about the WA Certificate of Education. 

You can download a copy of the WACE manual for 2022 HERE. 

2022 SCSA Year 12 Handbook Part I

Part 1 of the SCSA Information for all Students is out now. 

This is the one with:

• important dates, 
• how to use the student portal (you must complete the Student Declaration and Permission by 8 September)
• information about the WACEChecker 
• special exam arrangements
• how to meet literacy and numeracy requirements
• school assessments

You need to be familiar with the Year 12 Information Handbook if you are in Year 12.

Part II, Examinations will be out later in the year. 

YEARS 9  & 10 IN FOCUS

Experience what it is like to be a university student for the day. Take part in hands-on activities, meet new friends and explore Murdoch University’s campus. If you are currently in Year 9 or 10, A Day in the Life of a Murdoch University Student is the perfect opportunity for you to explore your interests and where these might lead you. You will create a customised university timetable based on subjects of interest, speak with current Murdoch University students about their study journey and be inspired by our academics. More Information HERE.

GENERATION research

Our Year 10 students have been invited to participate in the first year of a new longitudinal study of young people in Australia.  In 2022, the GENERATION study will focus on the activities and aspirations of Year 10 students – what they are doing now and what they think they would like to do in the future with study, training and employment. 

Each student who completes the survey will receive an individual summary of their careers interests, while the school will receive a summary report of the plans of Year 10 students as a group.  No individual student will be identified in the school report.

There are plans for another 10 years of surveys in this longitudinal study. Students will be asked if they are interested in participating in later years of the study.  If students agree to participate in later years, they will be asked to provide their contact details.  Please note that it is not a requirement for students to participate in later years, and all questions in the survey are voluntary.

Further information about the study will provided to all Year 10 families along with a consent form.  If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Jane Hedley on 9383 0416.

All data will be kept strictly confidential and no individual student or school will be identified in published data or reports.

Year 10 Information Handbook

This Handbook contains information for students currently enrolled in Year 10. It provides a reference point for studies in Year 11 and Year 12. 

Download the Handbook HERE. 

New University Admissions Information for 2025

This is the latest information, correct at time of going to print in June 2022.

This information is issued on behalf of the five Western Australian universities. Its aim is to help Year 10 students to decide on their senior school courses, so that they meet university admission requirements. 

This booklet applies to students who will be completing Western Australian Year 12 studies in 2024. It is relevant only for admission in 2025 and is subject to change without notice.

Get your copy HERE. 

Curtin Year 10 Explore your options Guide

The Curtin Year 10 Guide may assist Year 10 students and their parents to get some clarity about the career direction they want to take. 

It is a useful resource for Year 10s no matter what university they want to go to. 

Careers Tools subject selection guide

Career Tools have also created a subject selection guide for Year 10 students and families.  

Year 10 subject selection (from Study Work Grow)

Study Work Grow has collated resources from all around Australia to support Year 10 students, and their parents and supporters, to understand their choices and make well-informed decisions. Check out their page here

Study Work Grow Webinar- Thinking about Subject Selection? 

Catch up on Study Work Grow’s latest webinar and find out about perspective on selecting senior subjects.

School Based Traineeships in the Public Sector for 2023

The public sector School-based Traineeship provides students entering Year 11 an exciting opportunity to gain on the job experience through paid employment.

Over the 18 month traineeship students work towards a Certificate II in Government (Public Administration) which counts towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).

Around July each year the Public Sector Commission calls for applications from Year 10 public and private school students and supports agencies with recruitment. Find out more below.

• Information for students
  Find out more about the program and how to apply.
• Information for schools and VET coordinators
  Find out more about the program and downloadable resources.

MIDDLE SCHOOL IN FOCUS

10 December FIRST LEGO League National District Championships for 9 – 16 year olds

STEM competition for 9-16 year old students using innovative problem solving and LEGO robotics. 48 teams participating from around WA.

Visitors welcome. There will be music, food and a great atmosphere. 

Register HERE. 

History Makers Challenge

Share the defining moment that matters to you to be in the running to win $2,000 for your school. Open to Australian school students (K–12) | Entries close 4 November 2022. 

Click here to learn more.

Middle School Challenges

Perth-based career development practitioner Bev Johnston has written blog posts targeted towards WA students (and parents of students) in their middle years of school:

• Leaving school early IS an option
• Year 9 Boredom Breakers
• Any journey from childhood to adulthood is a long one. Would a mentor help?

Career Educators’ vital role in delivering stability to a bubble of disrupted middle school students.

National Pitchfest Competition

Pitchfest and Village Cinemas have joined forces to create the ultimate school excursion and pitching competition, teaching students how to solve problems and bring ideas to life - in the cinemas. Students can enjoy the cinematic experience and learn fundamental skills at the same time! Details here.

School Years 9 and above:  WAAPA Propeller Youth Dance Course

Challenge your contemporary dance technique, build skills in creative practice and choreography, collaborate with other young people passionate about dance and feel a part of a youth dance experience.

The course is designed for young people who are either intending to pursue dance as a career or who simply love dance and would like to continue to improve their dance skills. Each Term will culminate in a short sharing for family and friends.

Course details

Dates: Sundays for 8 weeks per term Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm

Cost: $525 per term Register for Term 3 HERE.

River Rangers for Year 5 and 6 students

River Rangers is a primary school cadet program for students in Years 5 and 6.

It seeks to engage and educate the next generation of children to help us protect our local rivers. River Rangers allows students to actively investigate local issues and design, evaluate and share the results of their projects with other schools and the wider community.

Conservation projects undertaken by River Rangers include tree planting, litter pick-ups, bird and bat box building, biodiversity surveys, water quality testing and building native gardens.

Find details HERE. 

PRIMARY SCHOOL EVENTS

19 Sept – 1 Oct Awesome Festive 

Children Under 13

The AWESOME Arts Festival for Bright Young Things is presented in the Perth CBD. 

The Festival showcases a spectacular array of events including theatre, dance, early childhood activities, music, film, literature, visual arts and creative hands-on activities.

For more information about school excursions please click here

27 – 28 September School Holiday Eurekamp Oz! 2022 Spring School Holidays

The University of Western Australia

Eurekamp Oz! works to get kids excited about exploring ideas 

• Thinking Things! Years 7-8; 12-13 years old

• Game On! Years 5-6; 10-11 years old
• Art attack! Years 3-4; 8-9 years old
• Oceans 22! Years 1-2; 6-7 years old

If you would like more information and/or would like to attend, more information is available here.

5 November ChemCentre Open Day

The ChemCentre Open Day is a day of hands-on activities, talks and tours is good for students from primary and high school, families and teachers. 

It is a day that celebrates the role of chemistry and science in our lives. 

• Date: Saturday, 5 November 2022, Time: 10 am – 4 pm
• Location: ChemCentre, Corner Manning Road and Townsing Drive, Bentley.
• See details HERE.

PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY IN FOCUS

myWAY Employability

myWAY Employability helps autistic young people to take control of their future and prepare for working life. Check out this research-backed, Australian-made tool here.

myWAY Employability helps you to…

• Identify your strengths, interests, and work preferences
• Discover your match with relevant education, training, and career information
• Set goals and track progress to achieve your dreams
• Invite others to support your journey

Dyslexia Thinking is a skill

Don Pankraz was keynote speaker at the ECU Educators and Influencers seminar. He showed a video that included well known dyslexic, Richard Branson, who was talking about the benefits of Dyslexic Thinking.

ECU computing faculty seeking neurodiverse students

The ECU computing faculty has capacity for 400 neurodiverse students. If you are interested, you can find contacts HERE. 

Construction Training Fund Service

The Construction Training Centre has organised a Try a Trade specifically for people with disabilities, but they couldn’t get the numbers to run it again.

If you are interested in attending one of these Try a Trades, you can register your interest here. CTF Try-A-Trade for Individuals Expression of Interest (smartsheet.com) .  

• We also fund short courses and info can be found here. Claim Upskill Funding & Short Course Rebates | CTF
• Check out the website what we do What We Do | Construction Levy and Support | CTF

New platform to link people with disability to employment 

The recently launched Disability Jobs Connect, is an innovative online platform linking people with disability to employment pathways. 

Job seekers create their own profiles to showcase their skills, values, and interests in the way that best suits and describes them. Disability Employment Services (DES) providers can also upload the profiles of people with disability and support them through the job search process.

Click here for more information.

CCI Seminar – It’s about attitude

There are more than 400,000 people with a disability in WA and only 48,000 of those are eligible for NDIS help. 

CCI ran a Disability Inclusion Seminar in August and Mike Rowe, the Director General of the Department of Communities talked about wanting to increase the number of people in the public service. 

He said:

“Every person with disability is different and a lot of employers have stage fright knowing this. They need to know it’s ok to get things wrong sometimes as long as there’s an openness to learning.”

You can find an Employers Guide to employing someone with disability

West Australia’s support for potential employers of people with a disability can be found HERE.

2023 Curtin Students 

If you have a disability and plan to go to Curtin in 2023, register with Curtin’s AccessABILITY Unit so that staff are aware that you will be attending and of any specific services they need to provide to ensure your best opportunity to succeed. 

Genius Armoury opportunity for Neurodiverse People

Genius Armoury offers a range of courses to help introduce neurodiverse individuals to cybersecurity, exploring some of the fundamentals of coding, threats, and exploits, networking, and more. Available to anyone and free to complete, modules only take around 30 minutes to complete.

Successful completion of the program may provide eligibility to those located in Western Australia for enrol in a Bachelor of Science course in Cybersecurity at Curtin without an eligible ATAR, through the Portfolio entry system.

Autism Academy for Software Quality Assurance

The Autism Academy for Software Quality Assurance (AASQA) aims to enable individuals on the autism spectrum to leverage their unique talents through training, educating and mentoring programs, so as to create pathways to employment; whilst addressing the business needs of the Australian ICT industry facing challenges in attracting and retaining software testers within the sector.

Find out more HERE.

VisAbility Employment Services

CoAct VisAbility Employment Services are specialists in providing employment support to people who have vision impairment and sensory disability. 

You can explore their services HERE.

SNAPSHOTS

Spotlight: Australian University Rankings 2022/2023

Bond University has beaten Notre Dame and ECU as the best uni for Undergraduate Overall Experience ratings for 2022. Notre Dame, Bond Uni and ECU are consistently the top three.

• Bond University 85.8%
• University of Notre Dame 82.4%
• Edith Cowan University 82.3%

We are so lucky to have two of the top three universities for undergraduates here in WA. Our other universities scored in the middle of the rankings for Overall Undergraduate Experience:

• Curtin 75.5%
• Murdoch 74.6%
• UWA 73.9%

You can check all of the university rankings on The Good Universities Guide page. 

Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2021 Student Experience Survey

(QILT is the government endorsed surveys of higher education.) 

In August 2022, QILT published these Student Experience Survey results:

• Bond University 86.6% (Top ranking university)
• Edith Cowan University 83.9%
• Notre Dame 80.4%
• UWA 72.9%
• Murdoch 70.5%
• Curtin 67.7%

Explore the results in more detail HERE. 

You can explore and compare institutions and study areas at the QILT ComparED site. 

Jane Hedley

Head of Pathways and Transition

Direct: (08) 9383 0416

Email: Jane.Hedley@cewa.edu.au