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Diary Dates

Now is the time to start planning for the upcoming Open Days in late July and August. I highly recommend attending these as part of your tertiary study research as they provide a unique and valuable opportunity to discuss courses of interest with academics, lecturers and current students plus explore the courses and facilities institutions have to offer. The attached document lists the dates of the different tertiary institution Open Days for 2019 and outlines how to get the most out of an Open Day. 

You can also find a list of 2019 dates for open days on the VTAC website   http://vtac.edu.au/opendays.html 

Students should also include these dates in their diary too...

• University / TAFE Open Days 2019 – throughout August
• Year 12 VTAC timely applications – throughout August and September
• VTAC SEAS and Scholarship applications open August and September

Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture

If you want to improve the future for people both in Tasmania and around the globe, agriculture offers a range of study options to truly help shape the world. 

The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) has a breadth of industry connections that ensure students’ get exposed to cutting-edge agriculture research and development, and unmatched industry engagement opportunities.   TIA was Founded in 1996, and it is a collaborative effort of the University of Tasmania and the Tasmanian Government. TIA is ranked #1 in Australia for agricultural research and is in the top 100 universities for agriculture in the world (QS rankings). 

Two courses offered through TIA are:

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture and Business) – 3-year degree offered at the Hobart Campus of the University of Tasmania.  This course has been developed at the demand of industry and delivers a powerful combination of knowledge and skills in agricultural science, production and farm management, with the business world of marketing and economics.
• Bachelor of Agricultural Science – 4-year degree offered at the Hobart Campus of the University of Tasmania.  This course provides a sound basis in the physical and biological sciences before a student specialise in a broad range of agricultural science disciplines, giving them a comprehensive multi-disciplinary knowledge suitable for careers all over the world.

Scholarships are available to prospective and current students undertaking study in either a Bachelor of Agricultural Science or Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture and Business).

Career as a Firefighter

Every work day has meaning.  Every work day makes a difference.  Firefighting is suited to people with a genuine desire to serve the community, and who thrive on working closely in a team.  Firefighters need to -

• have appropriate all-round strength and fitness
• exhibit problem solving skills
• demonstrate high level interpersonal skills
• genuine desire to work with the community
• have appropriate physical and psychological capability

There is a diverse range of roles available to firefighters, with great opportunities for specialisation and career progression.

Emergency response activities may include:

• suppression of all types of fires
• search and rescue
• high angle rescue
• road accident rescue
• emergency medical response (EMR)
• marine response
• industrial accidents and hazardous material handling and storage incidents
• assisting other agencies in emergencies
• fire investigation analysis

Community resilience activities may include:

• educating the community about fire safety
• working with diverse community groups, across all age groups, to promote emergency prevention and preparedness activities through a variety of community resilience programs.

Other activities may include:

• training - skills maintenance and acquisition
• maintenance of equipment
• involvement in exercises with the public through evacuation drills
• installing smoke alarms for senior Victorians
• participation in joint emergency training exercises (Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, Forest Fire Management and SES)
• building inspections
• checking water supplies
• cleaning vehicles and maintenance of fire station.

Find out more, including salary scales and work hours, by browsing Victorian Fire Services

So, you want to be a Journalist?

According to the Good Universities Guide, journalists write and edit news reports, commentaries, feature articles and blogs for newspapers, magazines, radio, television and websites, including online publications.  Journalists often start as cadets and report routine events.  In newspapers and on radio and television, most reporters are expected to be 'generalists' who are able to cover almost any topic of interest.  With experience, and sometimes further training, journalists may perform a variety of tasks according to their area of specialisation.

Successful journalists need to –

• Be able to write clear, concise, objective and accurate material quickly
• Have good general knowledge
• Have an interest in current events
• Have an aptitude to learn keyboard and shorthand skills
• Be able to speak clearly when working on radio and television

To become a journalist, a student usually has to complete a degree in journalism or in a related field with a major in journalism, followed by a one-year graduate cadetship involving on-the-job training.  Alternatively, students can become a journalist by completing a three-year cadetship, during which they receive instruction and gain experience in practical journalism under the supervision of senior journalists.  To get into the degree courses students require a VCE, and universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements.

Job Outlook provides information on the various specialisations in journalism including –

• Copywriter
• Newspaper or Periodical Editor, or Associate Editor
• Print Journalist
• Radio Journalist or Reporter
• Technical Writer
• Television Journalist or Reporter

Tertiary Experiences

DeakInspire 2019

Aimed at Year 10, 11 and 12 students, this one  day conference is designed to empower you to reach your potential and inspire you with exciting ideas of how your future could look.

• Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus - 9:00am-3:00pm, Tuesday 2 July   
• Melbourne Campus - 9:00am-3:00pm, Thursday 4 July

For more information and to register, visit DeakInspire 2019

University Experience Days 2019

University Experience is a free program that gives students the opportunity to sample two degrees of their choice.

• Melbourne - Tuesday 2 July 2019
• Ballarat - Friday 5 July 2019

Register for either of these events at University Experience Days

Experience Day at Photographic Studies College

This free event is an opportunity for Year 10 – 12 students to experience Photography Studies College (PSC).

Date:        Wednesday 3 July 2019

Time:       11.00am – 3.00pm

Venue:    Photography Studies College, 65 City Road, Southbank

Registrations are open at 2019 Experience Day at PSC

Experience Clever at LaTrobe

Experience Clever gives Year 10, 11 and 12 students the chance to experience La Trobe Uni for a day. 

Date:        Friday 5 July 2019                  

Time:        9.00am – 4.30pm

Venue:                 La Trobe University, Melbourne Campus, Union Building

Register at Experience Clever at La Trobe

Holiday Activities

Science Precinct Tours

Year 12 students considering studying science at Monash next year, are encouraged to register for a free Monash Science Precinct tour these holidays.  

For dates and times, and to register, visit Monash Science Precinct Tour

Year 10 Discovery Day

Come along to our Year 10 Discovery Day and get a taste of what it’s like to study at Monash University. 

Date:        Thursday 4 July 2019                             

Time:        8.50am – 2.00pm

Venue:     South One Lecture Theatre, 43 Rainforest Walk, Clayton campus

Register at Monash Year 10 Discovery Day

Animals, Conservation, Wildlife and Zoology Courses in Victoria

A number of universities in Victoria offer a range of courses in animal science, veterinary nursing, conservation studies, and wildlife & zoology.  A number of these undergraduate courses are listed via the below, but for a comprehensive list of all similar courses offered by universities and TAFE institutions, browse VTAC

A Snapshot of The University of Melbourne in 2019

Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne makes distinctive contributions to society in research, learning and teaching and engagement

• UoM is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, with international rankings of world universities placing it as # 1 in Australia and # 32 in the world, and # 6 in graduate employability worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019/QS Graduate Employability 2019) - rankings
• There are seven campuses across Melbourne and rural Victoria, but the UoM’s main campus is the Parkville campus, and it is situated only a few minutes from the very centre of Melbourne - Campuses and Facilities
• UoM offers 12 undergraduate degrees and 270 graduate courses -  Courses at UoM
• Currently 50% of students study undergraduate courses, and the other 50% are in graduate programs
• 2019 saw the introduction of the Graduate Degree Packages whereby students can apply bundle an undergraduate degree offer with an offer for a place in one of the specialised, professionally accredited graduate school programs
• In 2017, UoM launched the Bachelor of Design offering 12 majors, including Architecture, Construction, Computing, Civil Systems, Digital Technologies, Landscape Architecture, Mechanical Systems, Property, Spatial Systems, Urban Planning, Performance Design, and Graphic Design
• The University has over 200 clubs and societies, which play an integral part of many students’ university experience - UoM Clubs
• The University encourages students to make practical learning a part of their Melbourne experience, and these include internships and cadetships, leadership opportunities, and volunteering
• Overseas study programs are offered to students, and they are encouraged to study part of their degree in an international setting - Melbourne Mobility
• The University of Melbourne offers numerous and generous undergraduate scholarships to high-achieving students, as well as numerous equity scholarships too.  New in 2019 is the Melbourne Principals' Scholarship and Hansen Scholarship
• UoM also has the Access Melbourne program aimed at students who have found high school a challenge, and their circumstances have prevented them from achieving their best - Access Melbourne
• Students have access to a wide range of Student Services, which include - Student Services including an Careers Centre - Careers Centre
• UoM offers a Guaranteed Entry to Graduate Degrees - Guaranteed Entry to Graduate Degrees
• UoM has numerous residential colleges for its undergraduate students - Residential Colleges

Opportunities to Study in Vietnam

Ton Duc Thang University is located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam has a scholarship policy for Australian students. For more information about TDTU’s educational and scholarship programs, including eligibility and applying, please refer to their website Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) and see the attached documents.

For any students considering this, please read all the information in these documents carefully and note that details regarding the application deadline and contact for the College of International Studies are located in the ‘Scholarship Program’ document.

Clarissa Jaques

Careers Advisor