Pathways and Transition
Attention Year 10 and 11 Students: Uni Transition or Training Direct VET In Schools Applications for 2022
At this stage they anticipate that online applications will open on the 19 July.
Courses and information for Year 11 and 12 students in 2022:
- North Metropolitan TAFE: https://www.northmetrotafe.wa.edu.au/schools-and-parents/vet-delivered-secondary-students
- South Metropolitan TAFE: https://www.southmetrotafe.wa.edu.au/study-types/vet-delivered-secondary-students
The official VETdSS pathway brochure will be available to schools in June, ready for our online applications which will be opening 1st July – 31st August.
College of Electrical Training Pre-Apprenticeship - Expressions of Interest are now open
See the attached flyer for information on how to apply. All expressions of interest must be submitted by the school.
Pre-Apprenticeship in School (PAiS)Certificate II in Electrotechnology Pre- Apprenticeship
Applicants need to be ready to undertake the Readiness Assessment from July 2021.
Do some research on the electrotechnology sector so that you are ready for the interview.
For more information go HERE.
Australian Jobs
Check opportunities across industries, occupations and locations in the Australian Jobs 2020. It also has a step-by-step guide on how to secure a job.
You can get a copy of Australian Jobs 2020 HERE.
Transition NOT Change
We need to start preparing students for life outside of school earlier so that they can gradually transition from school into their next chapter. Leaving school is already a significant life change and not preparing students for what lies ahead is cruel.
In primary school, the preparation relies on teachers and families exposing students to an eclectic range of experiences.
In middle school students start taking responsibility for exploring the world around them without relying on teachers and families to deliver every opportunity.
In senior school, students need to be stepping out and engaging with the world beyond school.
Dave Turner advocates this approach in his WE3 Continuum and the Mitchell Institute The Capable Country report provides further information.
Alcoa Apprenticeship Intake
For our 2022 intake, applications will be welcome from Friday 18 June until Monday 19 July 2021. Details of the range of apprenticeships available for 2022are available HERE.
Females are encouraged to apply.
26– 28 August World Skills Australia National Championships and Skills Show at Skillswest Careers Expo
SkillsWest Careersand Employment Expo.
16 July UWA Campus Tour
Take a tour of the campus and discover the many hidden gems, as you find out about UWA courses, entry requirements, mature-age entry and alternative entry pathways.
Find out more HERE.
18 July Murdoch Open Day
Explore the campus, talk to academics, current students and staff about opportunities available through Murdoch University. Learn more about our Year 12 Early Offer Program
Find details HERE.
Get tips on how to make the most of your open day experience HERE.
20 July UWA Courses and Careers in Data and Computer Science Webinar
We'll introduce you to our courses in data and computer science, including our new Artificial Intelligence and International Cybersecurity degrees, then hand over to you to ask those burning questions about course content, what you’ll learn, study support, careers, assessments, facilities, practical placements, industry networks…anything!
Find out more HERE.
26 July UWA Biomedical Science Information
Join us live, for our spotlight session on some of the varied majors that make up the Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree, an innovative course with award winning teachers and your gateway to a large number of health career opportunities.
Find out more HERE.
27 & 28 July UWA Courses and Careers in Physical Sciences and Mathematics Webinar
Keen to discover how studying mathematics and statistics can lead to careers in a wide range of areas and industries, including finance, government organisations, computing, engineering, research and statistical consulting?
Join us for our informative where we’ll introduce you to our courses in physics, including our new Frontier Physics degree, mathematics and statistics, and more.
Find out more HERE.
29 July UWA Health Spotlight
Join us live, for our spotlight session on some of the varied health majors that make up the Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree, an innovative course with award winning teachers and your gateway to a large number of health career opportunities.
This online session will cover:
- The Bachelor of Biomedical Science Degree structure – 14 majors to choose from
- Majors spotlight:
- Humanities in Healthand Medicine
- Public Health
- Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing
- Women’s Health (minor)
- Current student Find out more HERE.
29 July WAAPA Arts Management and Live Production Showcase
Mount Lawley Campus, 6.00pm - 7.30pm
WAAPA offers the only full-time, undergraduate Arts Management course in Australasia and our production and design programs prepare students for a range of technical live production disciplines. Come along to our showcase to find out more.
Register HERE.
11 August UWA Medicine Information Session
If you’re passionate about helping people, join our online event to discover exciting pathways to Podiatric Medicine,
Pharmacy and Optometry.
Murdoch 2 Year Commerce Degree
Accelerate your learning and complete your undergraduate degree in two years. As part of this new degree, you will be highly immersed in professional practices, drawing on real-world scenarios through placements, internships and projects with global organisations
so that you’re work-ready when the time comes.
Find out more HERE.
The Good Universities Guide 2021
The Good Universities Guide has:
- institution profilesgrouped by state
- entry requirements and ATAR cut-off scores
- financial assistance, fees and scholarships
- an updatededitorial section.
You can get your copy HERE.
Curtin Career Tools and Advice for High School Students
There are lots of clear, easy to read resources to support students as they transfer from high school to university. You can find them HERE.
Students can find study tips at Study Coach.
Your School Leavers’ Information Kit can download it HERE.
Book Now. Free ECU ATAR Revision Program for September
If you're a Year 12 ATAR student, you shouldn't miss our free revision sessions.
Sessions run between Monday 27 September 2021 and Friday 1 October2021
On Campus at Joondalup https://www.trybooking.com/BRTUV
Online https://www.trybooking.com/BRTVD
July 17, 24 & 25 WAAPA Ace Your WACE 2.0 Workshops For Year 11 and 12 classical music students
Richard Gill Auditorium
Turbocharge your WACE performance exam or WAAPA audition by boosting your confidence, presentation, projection and performance skills.
You’ll perform one of your exam/audition pieces in a workshop setting, and WAAPA’s outstanding Classical Music lecturers will give you advice and strategies for releasing your inner virtuoso and achieving your very best.
Minimum age: 16 years
See individual session times between Sat 17 July, 2:00pm and Sun 25 July, 4:00pm
See the range of classes.
Career Tools JTC
TISC Important Dates
Find out more: TISCOnline - Important Dates 2021/2022
Applications for WAAPA for 2022 are now open with audition information coming out in June
WAAPA is delighted to announce a range of free workshops presented by WAAPA’s acclaimed staff to help students prepare for their WACE exams, WAAPA audition, master their instrument or just have fun.
Bookings are essential!
Ace Your WACE
Please see below and the flyer attached for ‘ACE YOUR WACE’ workshop dates for 2021. Registrations can be made here.
https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/applying/early-offer-program
Notre Dame University
Early Offer 2021 | Notre Dame Opened Wednesday 21 April
University of Western Australia
HOW TO APPLY Go to uwa.edu.au/how-to-apply
Murdoch University
The link to apply can be found at https://www.murdoch.edu.au/study/2021-admission-pathways. This link also hosts FAQs.
Curtin University News
CHANGES TO COURSES
3 year degree. Teachers from industry. Includes an internship unit. Find information HERE.
Redesigned with industry with content across many strategic areas including career design and the future of work. Find information HERE.
Business Ideas
In 2022 Curtin will open a Business Innovation Lab where students with a business idea can work with each other and with academic experts to develop and launch their idea.
There are more than 20 courses. Increased demand due to increased health awareness.
- Immunology now popular.
- Health promotion reflected in industry through campaigns to get people to get vaccinated.
- Dual degrees in psychology and law are now possible.
Find more information HERE.
Curtin’s focus is on work integrated learning. Placements in industry are assessed.
They workshop assignments, what is expected of a particular assignment. What outcomes should they try to achieve.
School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry
Find more information HERE.
Maths Methods and Chemistry and 80+ ATAR are highly valued by Curtin Science and Engineering. Students who take alternative pathways struggle to master the concepts.
If you DON’T have maths methods, a multidisciplinary science is the best pathway. You can choose your specialty at the end of your first year.
Curtin will work with applicants to design an alternative pathway that is best suited to them.
Scaling of Maths Methods and Chemistry in ATAR results means that students aren’t
disadvantaged when they apply for science and engineering places.
Edith Cowan University
ATAR Revision Programs
Find a revision program near you and choose which one suits you best.
For information go to the In Focus blog post of West Australian courses HERE.
SCSA Year 10 Information Handbook
https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/further-resources/year-10-information
The College Handbook for Year 10 students is now available in school documents.
CQU Year 12 Applications Open Now
Principal Recommendation Scheme
The Principal Recommendation Scheme is an ideal entry pathway for all Year 12 students to CQUniversity's undergraduate courses whether you’re studying ATAR or not.
This means that as a Year 12 student applying for university, you no longer need to wait for your Year 12 results to receive an early offer for your course*.
To be eligible you must:
- Be studying year 12
- Provide a letter of recommendation from your Principal Applications now open.
Apply or find out more at cqu.edu.au/prs
Get paid as you get your degree at the Australian Defence Force Academy
The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADF) delivers degrees through the University of NSW. By going to ADFA you get paid as you study. This option may be of particular interest to student from RRR areas who would need to pay for accommodation if they come to Perth to study. Check out the courses HERE.
Gap Year in Australian Defence Force
Spend 12-months in the Navy, Army or Air Force, where you'll get paid for meaningful work while travelling around Australia, gaining skills for life, and making lifelong friends.
There are a range of careers that you can choose to explore during your gap year.
Find out more HERE.
Year 11 Students: Apply now for National Youth Science Forum 2022
In 2022, the NYSF will deliver a 12-day program from 10-25 January.
If you love science, technology, engineering or mathematics, or have the drive to find solutions to problems and fix things? Do you see yourself working in a science or technology-related field and would like to know more about STEM-related study and career paths? Some scholarships are available to help to cover costs. Apply HERE.
Calendar of events
Lyn Alexander
Head of Pathways and Transition
(08) 9383 0416