Shepparton High School

Careers 

SHS Careers Website

Did you know Shepparton High School has its own Careers website? This website is full of information for parents, students and employers. Would you like to assist your child is writing a resume? This site makes it super easy, simply

  • Click on for students
  • Student secure area
  • Have your child register
  • Sign in
  • Click on the left hand side “resume”
  • Click on “simple resume”
  • Fill in your information
  • Print

To access the careers website at home google

shscareers.com 

 

 

 

Mary-Ann Linehan 

 

Careers  Advisor 

Careers News

Tuesday 12 February 2019

APPLYING FOR MEDICINE OR DENTISTRY OR ORAL HEALTH?

If you are in Year 12 and plan to apply for any of these health science courses to start in 2020, you may need to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT).

 

The UCAT is a two-hour, computer-based test which assesses a range of mental abilities identified by universities as important to practicing in the fields of medicine and dentistry.  It consists of five separately timed subtests which each contain a number of questions in a multiple-choice format.

 

You will sit the test in July 2019 and selected universities use your UCAT results as part of the selection process, in conjunction with your ATAR and HSC/VCE results, and in some cases an interview.

 

You will only have one chance to sit the UCAT this year and you will need to register for a Pearsons VUE online account by the 16th of May and book the test by the 17th of May. Applications open on the 1st of May, 2019. It will cost you around $298 to sit the test and you will be able to receive your results straight away.

 

You have the choice to start preparing for the test early. There are several private companies who offer commercial preparation programs – www.nie.edu.au/ and www.medentry.edu.au/ are examples.

 

It is important to note that the universities who use the UCAT do not endorse any of these companies and you can access free preparation materials from the UCAT site at https://bit.ly/2tjIewA   

 

Please go to https://www.ucat.edu.au/ for more information about the UCAT, to see if you have to sit the test, and to register for the test.

 

APPRENTICESHIPS, TRAINEESHIPS, TAFE

Careers in the automotive industry: Know you want to work in the auto industry, but not sure which occupation would suit you best? Kangan Institute has written a fantastic article showcasing 7 different occupations in the automotive industry. You can read the article here, https://bit.ly/1LQINSs and you can explore the courses they offer at their Automotive Centre of Excellence at this link - www.aceauto.com.au/

 

Short courses in arts/design at RMIT: RMIT offers short and single courses taught by experienced lecturers and established artists. Courses include photography, drawing, lithography, sculpture, jewellery, casting, and molding etc. RMIT also offer folio preparation courses. For more information, go to http://bit.ly/2nTkDAJ

 

MyGain YouTube Channel: check out this channel to watch videos about apprenticeships, traineeships and employers, http://bit.ly/1NC2fUS

 

AusAppPathways: this is an App you can download so you can research apprenticeships and traineeships on the go via your smart phone, www.ausapp.com.au/

 

Making the most of your time at school: If you have just started back at school and you aren’t feeling motivated or engaged, the staff at Australian Apprenticeships Pathways have written an article with great advice about how you can become more connected with your learning and your career development. The article covers school subjects, VET subjects, school based apprenticeships, work experience and paid work. You can read the article here - http://bit.ly/2FdEHFx

 

They have also written an article just for parents and families called ‘opening the door to new opportunities for your child’. You can access it at this link - http://bit.ly/2BCiZeu

 

Are you passionate about sport and would love to work in the sports industry in the future? Not sure if you would like to go straight to university after school? Enjoy playing sport and hands-on learning? The following are two programs you may like to explore:

 

Richmond Institute of Sport Leadership: This is a partnership program between Richmond Football Club and Swinburne University. As part of the 12-month program, students will:

  • Receive a Diploma in Sports Development and a Diploma in Leadership and Management from Swinburne University (only a Diploma in Sports Development at the Albury-Wodonga campus)
  • Be taught by industry experts such as the CEO of the Richmond Football Club and the Head Coach of the Australian Diamonds (Netball)
  • Complete strength training and sports skills development each week
  • Have access to employment and industry placement opportunities
  • Have guaranteed access into some Swinburne University courses with credit.

Information - http://bit.ly/2vEPCGH

 

Carlton College of Sport: This is a partnership program between Carlton Football Club and La Trobe University. As part of the 12-month program, students will:

  • Complete a Diploma of Sports Coaching and Development at Ikon Park, Carlton Football Club grounds and La Trobe University, Bundoora.
  • Be taught by Carlton Football Club team members such as Chris Judd (Sports Marketing & Media), Bri Davey (Athletic Performance) and Stephen Silvagni (Talent Identification) and also Paul Gastin - Head of Sport and Exercise Science at La Trobe University.
  • Upon completion of the Diploma, students will be eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Sports Coaching and Development at La Trobe University, Bundoora with advanced standing (credit) for the first year of the course.
  • The next Open Day for the program will be held on Saturday 17 November

Information - https://bit.ly/2DiPmjo

 

JOB SEEKING RESOURCES

Career portfolio for students: There are five sections to this portfolio to be used to gather evidence in building a career portfolio. This includes Evidence of Skills, Employment, Educ