Careers
Careers topics this week are:
- Love sport? Study a sports course with one the following Football Clubs after school: Richmond, St Kilda or Carlton.
- Search university courses across Australia with the Course Seeker website
- Explore careers in the Australian Public Service
- Year 10 students - preparing for uni early entry programs in NSW and Canberra
- Apprenticeship websites
- 10 exciting careers working with animals
- Exciting STEM careers in Defence
- You don’t have to go to university to get a great job in STEM
- Dates for your diary
- Australian Defence Force - work experience
- Learn about courses in arts, acting, film and music at The University of Melbourne
- Focus article: increasing the chance of gaining graduate employment after university
Please find further details attached below
Important Dates
Chisholm Institute
Chisholm Open Night
Date/time: Monday 16 Dec, 5.00 - 7.00pm.
Where: 121 Stud Road, Dandenong. To register visit:
https://www.chisholm.edu.au/open
BEYOND 2019: Tech Games Fest
When: Sat 30 November.
Time: 9.00 am – 6.00 pm
Where: Chisholm Institute, Frankston.
Homesglen Insitute
Student Open Day
Thursday 28 November
You can learn and enquire about the various ‘Free Tafe’ courses. Register here:
https://holmesglen.edu.au/Students/Open-Days/
Monash Peninsula Experience Day
For Year 10 and 11 students.
When: Thursday 28 November
Time: 9.30am - 2.00pm
Visit: https://www.monash.edu/peninsula-experience-day
SAE CREATIVE – Information Night
When: 28 November
Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Where: Melbourne campus
To view details and register visit:
Swinburne University
November Information Evenings
This is an opportunity for students to seek advice and gain course information in the lead up to change of preferences.
Where/When:
Wantirna – Tues 26 November, 4.00pm – 6.00pm
Hawthorn – Wed 27 November, 4.00pm – 6.00pm
https://www.swinburne.edu.au/infoevening/#events
Vic Uni Legal Studies day for Year 11 Students
When: Friday 29 Nov 2019, 10.00am - 2.15pm
Where: VU City Queen Campus.
Contact Sophie Moore for further details: sophie.moore@vu.edu.au or register here: https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/news-events/events/legal-studieshead-start-day-for-year-11-students
VTAC - 2020 Course Applications
Preferences for 2020 can be changed until 14 December at 4.00pm for first round Dec 2019 offer. Please refer to the schedule of offers and COP dates.
Important to note: Please be sure to check your chosen institution(s) website to see which courses are making offers in December and which courses are not.
News and Updates
Do you hear about the various types of qualifications at institutions and are not quite sure what they are? Well to help you with your understanding of certificates, diploma’s and degrees and to assist with your career planning, here is a basic overview of the types of qualifications you can achieve:
Certificates I–IV
Certificates I-IV provide introductory training and deliver industry-specific knowledge along with skills in communication, literacy, numeracy, and teamwork. Certificates I-II provide basic vocational skills and knowledge, while Certificates III-IV replace the previous system of trade certificates and provide training in more advanced skills and knowledge. Certificates I-IV are offered by; schools, TAFE institutes, RTOs, private higher education providers and universities and they generally take six months to two years (full-time) to complete.
Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Associate Degrees
Diplomas prepare students for paraprofessional, industry and enterprise careers. Diploma and Advanced Diploma are titles given more practical courses, while an Associate Degree is given to more academic courses. Entry into Diploma and Advance Diploma courses requires the completion of Year 12 education. Courses at Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Associate degree level take between one and three years to complete and are offered at; TAFE institutes, RTOs, private higher education providers and universities.
Bachelor Degree
A Bachelor Degree is the standard university qualification offered at the higher education level and is recognised worldwide. They prepare students for entry into a range of professions and offer preparation for postgraduate study. Bachelor degrees are generally three to five years (full-time) and are offered by; universities, some private higher education providers, TAFE institutes and RTOs.
Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diplomas
Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diplomas are Level 8 qualifications alongside the Bachelor (Honours) degree. Entry to a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma typically requires completion of a Bachelor's degree or higher. In some cases, admission may be on the basis of significant work experience. Graduate Certificates typically take six months of full-time study to complete, while Graduate Diplomas take twelve months. These courses are usually delivered by universities and private providers.
Masters and Doctoral Degrees
Masters Degrees are designed to provide an in-depth understanding in a specific area of knowledge through coursework, research or a combination of both. Doctoral Degrees recognise the highest level of academic achievement and require an original contribution of knowledge to a particular field of study, usually through a substantial thesis.Masters and doctoral degrees are normally one to four years (full-time) and are offered by universities and some private higher education providers.
MathsLink: Methods
A Math’s Bridging Program at Swinburne (for Year 12 Students). This six week full-time bridging program is designed to help students who have not studied VCE Units 3 and 4 of Mathematical Methods as part of their VCE to meet the prerequisite for entry into their chosen course in; aviation, engineering, and information and communication technology.
MathsLink: Methods is taught predominantly online, however there are three day sessions that students must attend during the summer term, plus a test session:
- Tuesday 7 January 2020 - 9.30am - 3.30pm
- Tuesday 21 January 2020 - 9.30am - 3.30pm
- Tuesday 11 February 2020 - 9.30am - 3.30pm
- Monday 17 February 2020 - 9.30am - 12.30pm (test session)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to make a direct application to Swinburne University for entry in 2020. Applications for MathsLink: Methods close on Friday 20 December 2019.
For more information on this program, visit:
https://www.swinburne.edu.au/study/course/VCE-Maths-Link-Methods-NN-VCEXT/local
Holmesglen Institute
Calling Sports Enthusiasts!
Are you interested in becoming a; sport coach, sport administrator, sporting club manager or sporting event manager? Holmesglen are launching an exciting new education opportunity between themselves and the St Kilda Football Club. They are offering a Diploma of Sport Development long with a Diploma of Event Management course which is perfect for football loving students looking for a career in the sports industry. To read more on the program please visit: https://holmesglen.edu.au/Holmesglen-Saints-Sports-Program. You can also attend an information session on Monday so you can meet and greet players, and tour the facilities at RSEA Park.
Date: 25 November
Time: 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Location: 32-60 Linton Street, Moorabbin.
Change of Preference (COP)
The table below outlines all offer rounds and ‘Change of Preference’ dates for current Year 12 students:
A Useful Career Resource- Jobted
Jobted is the Australian Career Website used by a thousand of communities, schools and universities that can help people and especially students and unemployed to find a job or an internship quickly, easily and for free.
The main advantages of https://au.jobted.com :
- 100% free, no registration required.
- A "Job Descriptions" section https://au.jobted.com/job-descriptions : a guide to all the most popular jobs, with many tips that will help your students to choose the best way to get the job of their dreams.
- The Jobted Career Blog https://au.jobted.com/blog/ with all the best tips for finding a job: Interview, Career Tips and the Practical Guide on how to write an effective Resume:
https://au.jobted.com/blog/how-to-write-resume
Laura Lunardi
Careers Coordinator