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Career Pathways

This week in Career Pathways we begin with some important information for our Year 10 - 12 students regarding  upcoming Careers Expos, as well as dates for 2018 University and TAFE Open Days. There is also information regarding the UMAT Test, for students looking at Medicine. Ass well, there are  updates from ACAP, Melbourne Polytechnic, and Swinburne and Melbourne Universities. Finally, this week we have a focus on IT Multimedia Development as an area of study and career.

Key Dates and Reminders

For Everyone:

 

Melbourne Career Expo

When: Fri 20th July - 10.00am - 3.00pm

Sat 21st July - 10.00am - 4.00pm

Sun 22nd July - 10.00am - 4.00pm

Where: Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre, Door 9.

Cost: School bookings and children under 13 free, $6 concessions, $12 general admission, $26 for families 2 adults and up to 3 children.

The Melbourne Careers Expo is the most comprehensive careers event in Australia. It encompasses all career opportunities from employment to education and training in the trades, corporate and professional sectors. It exhibits a vast array of career advice, employment opportunities, and large University and training representation.

For further details, visit: http://www.careerexpo.com.au/attend/event-details/

 

For VCE Students:

 

VCE and Careers Expo

When: Thurs 3rd and Friday 4th May 9am-3pm, Sat 5th and Sunday 6th May 10am-4pm.

Where: Caulfield Racecourse

More than 170 exhibitors including; providers of VCE resources, universities, TAFE and training colleges.

168 Seminars on VCE subjects, tertiary courses, career, gap year and study advice.

Cost: $5 admission for students in groups of 5 or more attending Thurs or Friday. General admission $10.00. Tickets are valid for all 4 days of the expo and include all seminars.

Family discounts also available. Free parking available.

 

For more information visit www.vceandcareers.com.au  

2018 Open Days, Information and Seminars

Australian Catholic University (ACU College)

OPEN DAY Melbourne - August 12th 2018 10am-3pm. Ballarat – Sunday August 26th 2018 10am-2pm.

 

Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP)

Upcoming Information Session: Monday 30 April, 6.00pm. To attend register at: www.acap.edu.au 

 

Box Hill Institute of TAFE

Lilydale and Box Hill Campuses OPEN DAY – Sunday 26th August

 

Chisholm Institute Open Day

Frankston Campus – Monday 18th June 5pm – 7pm. To register your interest visit: https://www.chisholm.edu.au/students/secondary-school/expos-and-events/open-nights

Tech Games Fest – Tuesday 3rd to Thursday 5th July. For Year 9 – 12 students interested in the development of games, games culture, ICT networking. www.chisholm.edu.au/tgf  

 

Collarts Open Day - Saturday May 12th, 2018

 

Deakin University Open Days

Warrnambool Campus – Sun 6th August 9am – 3pm

Geelong Campus (Waurn Ponds & Waterfront) – Sun 20th August 9am – 3pm

Melbourne (Burwood) Campus – Sun 27th August 9am – 3pm

For more information: http://openday.deakin.edu.au/

 

Federation University of Australia Open Day

Mount Helen Campus, Berwick and Gippsland.

Sunday 26 August. Time TBA. Registrations open soon.

 

Holmesglen Institute Open Day

10May at all campuses. Time: Various

Registrations open soon.

JMC Acamdemy

OPEN DAY – Sat 12 May, Time: 9am – 2pm. www.jmcacademy.edu.au      

                       

La Trobe University and La Trobe Melbourne Open Days

Shepparton Campus – Fri 3rd August, Time: TBA

Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus - Sun 6th August, Time: TBA

Albury-Wodonga - Sun 12th August, Time: TBA

Mildura Campus - Wed 15th August, Time: TBA

Bendigo Campus - Sun 26th August, TBA

For more information: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/openday

 

Melbourne Polytechnic Open Day

Sunday 19 August at the Preston Campus

https://www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au/

 

Monash University 

International Student Experience Day - Clayton Campus (Banquet Room)

Thursday 29th March, 9.00 am – 3.00 pm (morning tea and lunch provided).

OPEN DAY - Peninsula Campus Sat 4th August, 10am -3pm

Clayton & Caulfield Campuses Sun 5th August 10am – 4pm

Parkville Campus (Pharmacy Focus) Sun 19th August 10am – 3pm

www.monash.edu.au/openday

 

Swinburne University Open Day

Sunday 29 July 10am – 4pm www.swinburne.edu.au/openday

 

University of Melbourne Open Day Parkville (Wilson Hall) – Sunday August 19 2018 10am – 4pm.

 

William Angliss Institute Open Day 

http://www.angliss.edu.au

Angliss Experiences Day’s for secondary school students: Foods Day (cookery, patisserie and food science workshop – Thursday 5 April. Price: $15.

Hospitality, Events & Tourism Day (workshops including event styling, beverage making and flight attending) -  Wednesday 11 April. Price $10

For more information:  https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/angliss-experiences-hospitality-events-tourism-tickets-43295635411

Year 12 Students Interested in Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences

UMAT (Undergraduate Medicine & Health Sciences Admission Test)

Applications to sit the are now open and registrations close Friday 1 June at 5pm. The UMAT2018 will be held on Wed 25 July 2018.For further information on eligibility criteria visit http://umat.acer.edu.au

Planning a Career in Medicine

For Year 12 students who are serious about a future in medicine, it is important to now make the time to prepare for the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admissions Test (UMAT).

 

This test measures constructs around problem solving, critical thinking, abstract non-verbal reasoning and understanding people. Although it is not possible to study for exact UMAT questions, the mental, emotional and physical preparation applied will help establish exam performance strategies maximising the chance of completing more answers efficiently and accurately.

 

The National Institute of Education (NIE) has published a series of books which, combined with workshops are aimed at developing skills and strategies to maximise entry potential without detracting from other core studies. Included in the NIE UMAT Courses are:

  • Hard copy exam preparation books
  • Full Practice Tests
  • Face to Face workshops
  • Medical Interview Training

For the full list of UMAT courses available and enrolment visit www.nie.edu.au

News and Updates

Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP)

 

The ACAP offers a range of courses including; counselling, psychology, case management, coaching, social science, social work and youth work. Their counselling degrees are accredited by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and their Psychology degrees are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Commencing this year, the ACAP is now offering the following new courses:

In addition, they are now offering a ‘Policing and Justice’ course, which is to help aid job opportunities in police services, the risk and security sector and public agencies involved in law enforcement and security. It is the first course of its kind in Victoria, however not yet endorsed yet by Victoria Police.

 

For more information visit: http://www.ncps.edu.au/courses/bachelor-of-policing-and-justice/  

 

Melbourne Polytechnic News

Melbourne Polytechnic are now offering some new courses -

 

Certificate III in Barbering – Full time

This can lead you into various areas from; salon work, television and theatre, to running your own business. You will learn to use a full range of well-developed sales and consultation skills as well as technical such as cutting and colour, designing and maintaining beards, shaving, and operational skills i.e. hair show competitions and presentations. https://www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au/courses/certificate-iii-in-barbering

 

Certificate IV in Cyber Security

This is a dual qualification with the Certificate IV in Information Technology. This course provides you with the benefits of learning a range of important skills in Information Technology. You will also learn how to protect organisations from data breaches to mitigate cyber security threats and ways to minimise network vulnerabilities and risks. https://www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au/courses/certificate-iv-in-cyber-security

 

Swinburne University of Technology

Early Leaders Program 2018 – Commencing Friday 9 March, 2018.

This program is designed to assist students with identifying and analysing their learning experiences to help them pursue tertiary education or employment. Open to all students who are undertaking Australian Year 11 in 2018, including VCE, IB and VCAL students, plus regional students and those outside of Victoria. Applications are now open.

To find out more visit https://www.swinburne.edu.au/study/options/other-programs/early-leaders-program/

 

University of Melbourne

Code Masters and Design Masters Competition - Thursday 15 March 2018 9.00am – 2.00pm.

If you are interested in engineering, computer programming and solving problems, you might be interested in the University of Melbourne’s Code Masters and Design Masters Competition. Open to high school students across Australia, schools can enter teams in the junior division (years 7–9) or senior division (years 10–12). The competition is held on-campus and online.

For more http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/engage/schools/codemasters

Industry Focus - IT (Multimedia Developer)

Multimedia developers generate and manipulate sound, graphic images, animations, text and video into consolidated and seamless multimedia applications. These applications include computer-based data presentations and information, entertainment and educational products and multimedia presentations.

Tasks may include:

  • Liaising with clients to understand their brief and requirements.
  • Research, analyse and recommend appropriate equipment and software to meet clients; objectives.
  • Preparing presentations of product concepts.
  • Prepare code to produce the multimedia product.
  • Preparation of content; digital graphics, animations, sound etc. for editing.
  • Liaise with related production and engineering experts.
  • Manage overall development and implementation of multimedia products.

There are various specialisations in this field:

  • Author-based Programmer – “Authoring a multi-media sequence” i.e. writing scripts, using namespaces and packages and writing extensions. In summary, this programmer applies appropriate multimedia authoring technologies to conceptualise, design, assemble and integrate content before selecting and applying the desired programme structure to produce the end product.
  • Computer-based Graphic Designer – uses computer technology and software packages to manage the production into the multimedia package design. Design of art and copy layouts for multimedia products. Graphic designers can specialize in specific industry sectors such as advertising, internet or mobile applications and corporate design.
  • Digital Video-Sound Editor – Computer-based editing of video sound multimedia products. Working with creative directors and editors to establish the desired sound effects for integration with images and other mediums.
  • Instructional Designer – Design of educational products, learning support resources and delivery/assessment tools.

If you are someone with an interest in computing, technology and creative design, this career pathway is worth considering. Of course having the ability to work in a team, follow instructions, work with clients, understand deadlines and pay attention to detail is also important.

 

To become a multimedia developer, you usually have to complete a VET qualification (http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au). As subjects vary between institutions, you should contact your institution for further information. You can also become a multimedia developer through a traineeship in interactive digital media technologies but entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require Year 10.

 

Entry into this occupation may be improved by a degree in multimedia or related area. To be considered for these courses, you normally require your V.C.E with prerequisite subjects, or assumed knowledge, in one or more of English and Mathematics. Some institutions may also require a range of criteria (RC) i.e. presentation of work portfolio and interview, however different universities have different prerequisites and flexible learning options.

 

Depending on your chosen specialist area, you can refer to the attached table for bachelor degree options, which normally are a minimum of 3 years of full time study or equivalent. 

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Bruce Topham, Careers Pathways CoOrdinator