Upcoming University and TAFE Webinars/Information sessions online

With more and more university and TAFE providers offering virtual open days and webinars during this time, below is a list of upcoming information sessions that students can parents can register to attend online:

Monash University Inside Monash Webinars

15 July 2020, 5:30 pm - 27 August 2020, 8:00 pm, Online.

Get the inside story on what it’s really like to study at Monash University. Over the course of the coming months, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from current students, past students, and academics from all ten faculties. You’ll find out about course information, entry schemes, scholarships, accommodation and so much more.

The Inside Monash webinars are faculty and course-specific and participants can register for as many as interest them. Many of the webinars will take place from 6.30pm – 8.00pm AEST but students are encouraged to please check the times when registering.

15 July - Design
15 July - International Business
22 July - Education
23 July - Nursing and Midwifery
28 July - Advanced Science Degrees
29 July - Discover Unexpected Careers in the Health Sector
30 July - Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Paramedicine
12 August - Engineering
13 August - Music
19 August - IT
20 August - Science
26 August - Debate: Autonomous cars are better than human drivers
27 August - Law

Register for these webinars at Inside Monash Webinars

La Trobe University Aspire Early Admissions – Applications 101 Webinar

22 July 2020, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Online.

La Trobe University knows there’s more to being a good student than marks alone. The Aspire Early Admissions Program rewards your involvement in community, leadership and volunteering with an early conditional offer into your chosen course at La Trobe. In this webinar, the University tell you exactly what goes into writing a successful Aspire application. You’ll get the opportunity to ask questions that help you need.

Find out more: La Tobe Aspire Webinar

Fed Uni Webinar: Study Psychology

21 July 2020, 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm, Online.

When studying psychology at Federation University, you are a name, not a number. Learn about Fed Uni’s course work and range of psychology programs. Hear from passionate psychology experts, and students about the learning experience at Federation University.

Find out more: Fed Uni Psychology Webinar

Fed Uni Webinar: Bachelor of Biomedical Science

22 July 2020, 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm, Online.

Biomedicine is an exciting area that plays a major role in helping people lead healthier lives. In the Federation’s Bachelor of Biomedical Science students learn about the human body and the processes associated with disease. Find out about the wide range of career options available to you at the completion of this degree.

Find out more: Fed Uni Biomed Webinar

Bond with Bond Webinar

Wednesday 22 July, 6pm, Online.

Discover the Bond University Difference

At Bond University, students enjoy small classes, world-class facilities and are immersed in an environment with endless possibilities. Whether that be leadership opportunities, international exchanges, internships, social clubs, and a strong sporting culture. Students keen on finding out more are encouraged to connect to an online presentation on Wednesday 22 July at 6.00pm to discover why Bond University has ranked #1 for Student Experience in Australia for the last fourteen years in a row.

The session will cover:

Programs and Scholarship offerings and eligibility criteria
Bond support services and facilities on-campus
A Journey to success – How to apply
The Student Perspective - a Victorian student will share their journey and experiences at Bond
Q&A

Register at Bond with Bond Webinar

Discover ‘What’s Next’ Webinar Series at RMIT University

RMIT is excited to introduce a series of webinars that provide students and parents information on its wide range of study areas. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions to RMIT staff and students about the courses they might be interested in.

Dates and links for the sessions are available below and registration is important.

Useful links and Videos:

RMIT University Virtual Open Day

8 August 2020, 10:00 am - 9 August 2020, 3:00 pm, Online.

This open day will be an online experience not to be missed. This is your chance to explore RMIT’s campus and facilities through immersive virtual tours, chat directly to current students and staff to find out what studying at RMIT is really like and get all of your questions answered.

You can also enjoy one of the many presentations to explore your course options, join live Q&A panels and information sessions, and explore the study tours, industry placements and clubs that you can join when you become part of the RMIT community. Find out more: https://www.rmit.edu.au/openday

Torrens University Virtual Open Day

11 August 2020, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Online

Virtual open day is an online event designed for you to explore your study options in courses related to Business, Design & Creative Technology, Hospitality, Health and Education.

Hear from a variety of inspiring guest speakers, get involved in virtual workshops, and get all of your questions answered. Your future is waiting for you.

Find out more: https://www.torrens.edu.au/about/events-and-workshops/virtual-open-day-2020

ACU Guarantee and Entry Pathways Webinar

11 August 2020, 5:00 pm, Online

ACU know there’s more to you than your entry mark, which is why ACU offers a range of entry and pathway programs that consider your personal circumstances as well as your achievements. In this webinar, ACU will take you through how to apply for entry programs, including ACU Guarantee, a new admissions program which can guarantee your place at ACU based on your Year 11 results.

With the considerable challenges Year 12 students have been facing this year, ACU has introduced the ACU Guarantee program. Students can make an application through this program, have their Year 11 results considered, and ACU will produce a predicted selection rank and make a conditional early offer before final exams have been sat. Applications for 2021 entry open 3 August 2020 and close 25 September 2020. Students are required to apply through the ACU Guarantee application portal on the ACU website. Students will have to upload their Year 11 reports and may also choose to supply a brief statement outlining their personal circumstances and motivation for university study, which may help improve their selection rank. Students need to be mindful that not every course is participating in this program.

Find out more at ACU Guarantee Program

Register for the Webinar on 11 August here: ACU Guarantee and Entry Pathways Webinar

ACU Virtual Open Day

29 August 2020, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Online.

5 September 2020, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Online.

12 September 2020, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Online.

Deciding what to study is a pretty momentous decision. That’s why ACU run Open Day – it’s everything you need, in one place, to help make your choice.

This year ACU are running virtual open days, so you can join the university online from the comfort and safety of your own home. On the day you can:

chat with current students and staff
learn more about our courses
discuss your study options with experts
check out videos, virtual tours and photos of our campuses
join online Q&As and discussions
discover how ACU can help you achieve your goals.

Find out more: https://openday.acu.edu.au/

Swinburne 2021 Early Entry Program

A different way to enter university that will not depend on your ATAR. For Semester 1, 2021 only.

The Swinburne 2021 Early Entry Program is a unique opportunity for current Year 12 students to receive a conditional offer based on a recommendation by the school, and not based on an ATAR. Applications open early August 2020 but interested students are invited to register their interest and receive regular updates - register here.

Details of the application process, as well as participating courses, can be found below.

1. Application process

For a detailed overview of the steps students will need to follow, as well as some handy FAQ's, head here.

2. Eligible courses

Not all courses will be offered through this program, so here is a list of the eligible courses and their VTAC codes.

3. Recommendation form

As part of this alternate entry to university, students will need to submit a letter of recommendation. Here is a PDF copy of the Recommendation Form, you can also download it here.

Pathways to study at La Trobe in 2021

La Trobe has created two new free pathways where students can study a La Trobe subject or micro-subjects online – and La Trobe will use their results, instead of an ATAR, when they apply for an eligible Bachelor’s degree.1. Achieve at La Trobe

VCE students can complete a first-year La Trobe subject online in Semester 2, 2020. La Trobe will use the grade achieved to calculate an ATAR-equivalent score – and if it is higher than their ATAR, that grade will be used when they apply to La Trobe. Find out more at Achieve at La Trobe

2. Prepare for La Trobe

Students can complete online and free micro-subjects from La Trobe’s Tertiary Preparation Program that will give students the skills to thrive at university, as well as an ATAR-equivalent score they can use when they apply. VCE students will complete three micro-subjects and VCAL students will complete six.

Find out more at Prepare for LaTrobe

Apprenticeships in VIC - MEGT

Looking to start an apprenticeship? MEGT has plenty of opportunities currently open for applications, including in:

Baking
Horticulture
Carpentry
Plumbing
Administration
And more.

There are opportunities available across the state.

Find out more and apply here: MEGT Apprenticeships

Schindler Lifts Electrical Apprenticeship Program 2021

Applications are now open to Schindler’s 2021 Electrical Apprenticeship Program.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will combine working with Schindler and studying for your trade qualification (Electro-technology Certificate III).

Applications are open to people over the age of 16 who have completed Year 10.

Applications are open until Friday 31 July.

Find out more and apply here: Schindler Lifts Electrical Apprenticeship Program 2021

Snapshot of Kangan Institute in 2020

With more than 30,000 enrolments each year, Kangan Institute is a major training provider for the automotive, health and nursing sectors and indigenous education
Kangan has a strong presence in a range of industries such as fashion, business as well as justice and legal
Kangan has five campuses which offer a wide range of courses in a variety of fields, ranging from certificates to diplomas
Kangan has over 700 courses on offer which include apprenticeships and short courses
Kangan offers fashion courses including Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising and Millinery
The Textile and Fashion Hub at Kangan Institute offers sampling & short-run manufacturing services, industry-relevant training courses for designers and small businesses as well as customised industry training for manufacturers, and a series of exciting short courses
Kangan offers Justice Studies courses, as well as a Certificate IV in Legal Services courses
Students studying at Kangan Institute will undertake their training in some of the most state-of-the-art training centres in Victoria.
Automotive Centre of Excellence
Centre of Fashion and Creative Industries
Indigenous Education Centre
Health and Nursing Centre
Richards Restaurant
Textile and Fashion Hub
Kangan Institute has also partnered with leading universities in Australia to give students guaranteed pathway options to higher education. The university pathways partners include:
Australian College of Applied Psychology
Charles Sturt University
Deakin University
Federation University
Flinders University
La Trobe University
Central Queensland University
RMIT
Swinburne University of Technology
Victoria University

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