Welcome Back to 2020!

Welcome to the Cranbourne East Secondary College Careers Newsletter.

Career Development is a vital element of the lifecycle as it assists people to navigate their way through education and training into employment and fulfilling working lives. Career development and guidance programs, help people to:

explore their career potential through self awareness activities
research a wide range of career options
understand how they make decisions and how these decisions impact have on their future aspirations
develop their career management skills so that they are well prepared to face the challenges of a changing world.

The Careers Team publish a regular fortnightly newsletter as well as an active Careers Facebook page. We endeavour to interview every student in Year 9, 10, 11 & 12 as part of our Careers Action Plan. Please feel free to contact the Careers Team with regards to your students pathways.

Lots of important information is distributed during Home Group, so its vital that you attend on time.

Attached is our yearly calendar of when Careers will be delivered to your student.

What the Careers Resource Centre can assist you with?

Apprenticeships Information	Résumé Writing Skills
Cadetships & Traineeships	Scholarship Opportunities
Career Expos	Subject Selection Counselling
Careers Testing - Morrisby Profile	TAFE Courses & Programs
GAP Year Opportunities	Tertiary Application Process - Interstate
Individual Interviews	University Courses & Programs
Interstate Universities	University Extension Studies
Interview Skills	VCAA Information
Open Days	VET in Schools
Part-time & Casual Job Opportunities	VTAC Process

Tax File Number (TFN)

Any student will need at tax file number if he/she starts work (part-time and full-time) and all students planning on a tertiary education require one when they start.

Importantly, current Year 12 students are reminded that they cannot enrol in a CSP (Commonwealth Support Place) course at university without a Tax File Number, so it is worthwhile getting an application submitted early!

Students must apply for a TFN online and have their identity verified through an interview at a participating Australia Post office.

To apply and also to find out about participating Post Offices, visit TFN Application

5 Top Tools to Land a New Job

1. Resume 101: a guide to the essentials

This is your starting point. Invest time in crafting a winning resume. Here’s what to include and what to exclude.

https://www.seek.com.au/career-advice/article/what-is-a-resume

2. 5 things employers wish they could sat about your cover letter

Get your cover letter working harder with these five tips from employers.

https://www.seek.com.au/career-advice/article/5-things-employers-wish-they-could-say-about-your-cover-letter

3. 10 interview questions you need to be prepared for

Here are some common questions you could face and tips on how to answer them.

https://www.seek.com.au/career-advice/article/common-interview-questions-and-how-to-answer-them

4. A guide to salaries in your industry

Explore salaries for more than 600 roles so you can see how your pay stacks up.

https://www.seek.com.au/career-advice/article/a-guide-to-salaries-in-your-industry

5. How to find the right role

Job hunting can be hard, but knowing which tools to use can make it much easier. Learn how to best use SEEK’s search.

https://www.seek.com.au/career-advice/article/getting-the-most-out-of-seek-search

Inspired Decisions, Limitless Possibilities

The ComparED website provides prospective students with relevant and transparent information about Australian higher education institutions from the perspective of current students and recent graduates. So, with ComparED, students can explore and compare the quality of higher education institutions and study areas they are interested in, based on the experiences of others. The ComparED website allows students to compare specific institutions and/or study areas. The data available is sourced from the Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) surveys.

Visit ComparED and explore and compare institutions and study areas based on real life student experiences.

News from ACU

Internship opportunity with the Bachelor of Arts

ACU’s National School of Arts offers our students a range of internship and community engagement placements to help you gain invaluable professional experience while you study. Our students have the opportunity to be involved in programs such as the Victorian Parliamentary Internship, which may help you progress to a graduate position as a journalist, researcher and more.

Learn more - https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/faculties-directorates-and-staff/faculty-of-education-and-arts/national-school-of-arts/our-approach-to-teaching-arts?

Faculty of Education and Arts

Education

Our new suite of education courses offer specialisations that are flexible to meet your needs and interests. Depending on your choice of specialisation, these courses provide you with the option to pick a pathway into a range of school settings and specialist teacher roles.

Education courses:

• early childhood and primary

• primary

• primary and special education

• primary and secondary

• secondary

• secondary and special education

Double degree qualification

You can also obtain a double degree by pairing a Bachelor of Education with a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Creative Arts or Bachelor of Exercise Science, enabling you to graduate as a qualified teacher with a subject specialisation from day one.

Interested in a career teaching mathematics?

Explore theories of learning mathematics at primary, secondary and tertiary levels through a range of courses at ACU. You will develop the professional knowledge, skills and attitudes required of an effective classroom teacher and learn about the Australian mathematics curriculum.

Learn more

Excel in primary teaching education

A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years) can lead to a career as an early childhood educator where you’ll be helping young children develop critical, lifelong skills as you engage them through art, music, maths, science and literacy.

Learn more

A career in early years teaching

The Bachelor of Education (Primary) is designed for those with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and inspiring young minds. You’ll gain hands-on, practical experience in primary school teaching through undertaking professional placements during the course.

Learn more

News from La Trobe University

New Bachelor of Bachelor of Humanities, Innovation and Technology

La Trobe is proud to introduce Australia’s first Bachelor of Humanities, Innovation and Technology degree. This is an interdisciplinary course that combines humanities and business subjects enabling students to gain the knowledge and skills to prepare them to navigate and understand the impact of technological innovation on society.

Thanks to La Trobe’s partnerships with leading tech companies including Cisco, DXC, IBM, Optus and Tech One, students will have opportunities to develop hands-on experience through work placements during their studies and kickstart their career with a guaranteed interview upon graduation at some of our partner companies.

Allied Health and Dentistry Course Changes

From 2020 La Trobe will be updating its allied health and dentistry courses in 2020 and 2021 in response to industry and student feedback. La Trobe will be phasing in new Bachelor/Honours courses to replace the current Bachelor/Masters programs. This change will allow students to study their chosen specialisation sooner than is currently possible. Students should note that entry requirements for these courses will not change.

The full list of changes can be viewed Important Changes to Allied Health Courses.

New Diploma of Tertiary Studies

La Trobe has introduced a new Diploma of Tertiary Studies. The Diploma provides an alternative entry pathway for students who do not achieve the minimum ATAR to enter into a Bachelor’s degree. Students can begin their studies in the Diploma and then transition into select courses after six months. This new Diploma combines preparation subjects with undergraduate subjects to help prepare students for the transition to tertiary level study.

News from Monash University

Bachelor of Education (Honours)

Are you passionate about education, with ideas and a desire to engage and inspire young minds? If so, Education at Monash is for you. At Monash students in every specialisation earn an Honours degree. Students who choose to study for a fifth year – either immediately or in the future – will be able to qualify with an advanced Master's degree, putting them ahead of the game. Leadership development is embedded from the beginning in the Bachelor of Education (Honours), and no matter the chosen specialisation – primary or secondary – students will develop the skills needed to become critical and effective educators and gain the research capabilities for advanced professional practice into the future.

Find out more about the various specialisations and double degrees available at

Bachelor of Education (Honours)

Why study Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences?

The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University is one of Australia’s largest providers of education for doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.

The faculty gives seven reasons for studying with them.

Students might like to also browse courses in medicine, nursing, and health sciences at Monash University.

News from RMIT University

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Introduced for the first time in 2020, this new degree allows entry with any maths including Further Mathematics, opening doors to many students who would otherwise miss out without the Maths Methods prerequisite. Students have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of specialisation electives in their first year, giving them the information they need to choose the area they would like to focus on and continue from in their second year. Majors on offer include Advanced manufacturing, Aerospace engineering, Automotive engineering, Biomedical engineering, Chemical engineering, Civil engineering, Computer engineering, Electrical engineering, Electronic engineering, Environmental engineering, Mechanical engineering, Mechatronics engineering, Sustainable engineering, Telecommunications engineering.

The ATAR required for entry this year was 80.05.

Further information can be found at Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

News from the University of Melbourne

Hansen Scholarship Program

The Hansen Scholarship Program is a flagship scholarship program at the University of Melbourne. Commencing in 2020, the Hansen Scholarship offers 20 talented students a generous package of accommodation, financial support, mentoring and pastoral care. Applicable to any discipline, this scholarship program is the University's most generous equity scholarship, providing full financial cover for accommodation near the Parkville campus, a yearly allowance for living expenses, as well as a tailored program of enrichment including academic orientation, study skills, mentoring and cultural activities.

The first cohort, selected this year, will become the inaugural Hansen Scholars.

Eligibility:

Aged between 16- 20 years old
Australian citizen or permanent resident
Current Year 12 student who will complete an Australian Year 12 or IB in Australia or overseas this year and will commence study at the University of Melbourne in 2021
Achieve a minimum ATAR of 90.00
Experience of difficult financial circumstances

Selection criteria:

· Academic excellence and a commitment to university study

· Demonstrated ability to achieve and overcome obstacles

· Evidence of applying skills and abilities to benefit others

· Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a team.

Benefits:

· Free accommodation for 48 weeks each year at Little Hall residence in Lincoln Square South

· $4 000 per year for general living expenses

· $4 000 grant to support an approved activity such as an international exchange, an

internship or similar

· Access to a mentor program, pastoral care, and enrichment programs available to all

students at Little Hall

· A tailored program of mentoring and support exclusive to Hansen Scholars

· Priority access to graduate accommodation at Little Hall

· Next-steps funding in the year after completion of the Scholar’s undergraduate degree (up to

$10 000 for a short-term activity or up to $20 000 for further study).

27 January 2020	Applications open
9 March 2020	Deadline for application form submissions – 3:00pm
23 March	Year 12 Coordinator reference due
May 2020	Applicants invited to progress to video interview
24 May 2020	Closing date for video interviews
July 2020	Interviews at Parkville campus

Find out more at The Hansen Scholarship

News from the University of Sydney

Academic Excellence Scheme

From this year, the University of Sydney has introduced the Academic Excellence Scheme to recognise domestic students who achieve high performance in higher levels of English and mathematics by applying adjustment factors to boost their selection rank for eligible courses.

A student's ATAR will not change, however, their selection rank can increase for particular courses based on these subject-related adjustment factors.

Students considering studying at the University of Sydney in 2021 or beyond, are recommended to find out more at Academic Excellence Scheme

Tuckwell Scholarship

Australian National University (ANU) launched the Tuckwell Scholarship Program in 2013. The Tuckwell Scholarship Program at the ANU is the most transformational undergraduate scholarship program in Australia. A Tuckwell is not just about a students’ intellect. It is also about their desire and determination to use their natural abilities to realise their full potential so that they can make a difference in the world. All up one could say, this is no ordinary scholarship!

So, Tuckwell Scholar students will receive:

$21,850 per annum (2019 rate) (increasing with inflation) for each year of their degree, for up to five years, to cover on-campus residential costs, books and general living expenses
priority access guaranteed to ANU-approved student accommodation
an annual allowance of up to $2,000 to assist with their move to Canberra and to support two annual return journeys (e.g. airfares) between their home and the University for each year of their degree. The allowance will be dependent on the proximity of their family home to ANU.
a domestic economy return airfare, or other transport costs, for their parents to visit at the start of the program, and
an ANU Fitness Centre membership for the length of their degree.

Scholarships are awarded based on four criteria:

academic potential and achievements to date;
other significant achievements to date, of any type;
demonstration of the Attributes of a Tuckwell Scholar; and
a desire to eventually give back to Australia.

Applying for a Tuckwell Scholarship is a three-stage process which commences with an initial application from yourself and a recommendation from your school teacher. Shortlisted applicants will complete a more detailed application in stage two (including a recommendation from your school Principal) and final candidates will be interviewed during July for stage three.

Key dates for the Tuckwell Scholarship application process for students Year 12 in 2020 are now available.

4 March 2020	Stage 1 Applications open: 12:00pm (AEDT)
25 March 2020	Stage 1 Applications due: 3:00pm (AEDT)
2 April 2020	Character Reference and Academic Reference due: 3:00pm (AEDT)
11 May 2020	Shortlisted applicants notified by email and invited to complete Stage 2 Application
21 May 2020	Stage 2 Applications: 10-minute Video Interview due by 3:00pm (AEST)
21 May 2020	Stage 2 Principal Detailed Reference due: 3:00pm (AEST)
	Candidates notified by email if they have made it to Stage 3
10 - 12 July 2020	Stage 3 Interview Weekend (ANU, Canberra)

For more information about the Tuckwell Scholarship Program visit Tuckwell Scholarship and Applying for the Tuckwell Scholarship.

University Clinical Aptitude Test - UCAT

The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is an admissions test used by the UCAT ANZ Consortium of universities in Australia and New Zealand for their medical, dental, and clinical science degree programs. Universities requiring the UCAT are listed at this link - Universities requiring the UCAT.

Students intending to apply for courses requiring the UCAT at any of these universities are reminded that they will need to book a test.

Bookings will open on 2 March 2020 and close 11 May 2020 at 11.59pm AEST. The testing dates will be within the month of July 2020.

Students who are preparing for entry into any of these courses are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the format of the test at UCAT Test Format and the practice tests and preparation material provided at UCAT Preparation

Find out more at UCAT

Flight Centre Travel Academy

Wondering what to do after you finish high school? Do you love to travel? Do you want to work in an industry full of opportunities and lots of travel? If you answered yes, then the Flight Centre Travel Academy is the place for you.

Flight Centre Travel Academy offers two courses with its partner Torrens University. The one-year Diploma of Travel and Tourism has been designed to provide graduates with a broad base of travel and tourism knowledge and skills suitable for employment.

This diploma offers insight into the diverse tourism industry from knowledge provided firsthand from Australia's largest travel company. The content delivered and systems students train on, are always current and in-line with the ever changing industry - providing graduates the edge when applying for a role. Throughout the course, when opportunities arise, students are invited to work at industry events like travel expos and tourism body showcase nights. This experience gives students the chance to learn about different opportunities in the industry and create industry contacts.

The Diploma is also the first year of the second course offered by Flight Centre Travel Academy with Torrens - Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management).

Find out more at Flight Centre Travel Academy

RMIT University – Pathways Tool

The traditional path into university is not the only one. RMIT offers a large range of vocational education courses that lead onto undergraduate study.

Students are encouraged to browse RMIT’s new pathways tool to find out more at

RMIT University – Pathways Tool

The best universities for environmental studies

With environmental issues dominating world policy and the media, the prominence of climate change has also resulted in extra research funding for many universities.

https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/education-blogs/rankings-ratings/the-best-universities-for-environmental-studies

The best universities to study medicine

We looked at which universities with undergraduate medicine degrees performed best in graduate salary, full-time employment and student support.

https://www.australiancareersservice.com.au/industry-news/the-best-universities-to-study-medicine-in-australia

Is freelancing a viable career path?

While freelancing has become popular, like everything, it comes with its pros and cons.

https://www.australiancareersservice.com.au/industry-news/is-freelancing-a-viable-career-path?

Australia's Fastest Growing Jobs

Want to know where jobs are booming around the country? Here are the industries and specialisations where opportunities are on the rise.

Plus, find out the 3 best performing roles across different industries.

https://www.seek.com.au/career-advice/article/australias-fastest-growing-jobs

Job Spotlight - Teacher's Aide

What do they do?

Teacher aides work closely with teachers in schools. They help to supervise students and implement learning activities, providing additional assistance to students with additional requirements.

If you love children and the idea of teaching, you’d like to get hands-on in the classroom, and build connections with students that could help them achieve their potential at school, you could consider becoming a teacher’s aide.

Duties:

assists a teacher inside and outside the classroom
supervision and care for students of all ages
help to guide individual students in their studies
demonstrate and participate in recreational exercises
preparing and distributing lesson materials and equipment
help organise and implement lesson plans
do basic paperwork
help students develop social skills and overcome difficulties (intellectual, physical, behavioural and academic)
test children on behalf of teachers

Skills required:

Enjoy working with children, have lots of patience and a calm personality
Be engaging, approachable and understanding
Good organisational and planning skills
Effective communication skills, verbal and non-verbal
Be attentive and encouraging
Problem-solving, resolution, and conflict mediation skills
Creative and able to multi-task
A team player with good technological capabilities

Pathways:

It’s not always necessary to have any formal skills to become a teacher’s aide, but it is desirable.

You could obtain working with children clearance required in your state and begin volunteering at a school.

Completing a Certificate III or IV in Education Support is the most common pathway to becoming a teacher’s aide.

Traineeships may be available too.

Average salary $56,800 per year (Source: joboutlook.gov.au)

Job growth in this area is predicted to be very strong.

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Job Spotlight - DJ

What do they do?

Disc Jockeys, also known as DJs, are artists who play and mix exciting music to live audiences in all kinds of situations and events. They most commonly work in nightclubs, concerts, festivals and on the radio.

Working in a radio setting you’d also have to deliver commentary, do interviews, and ensure adverts, news and other segments run according to schedule.

Passionate about music with a good ear, and enjoy working in the public eye? DJing could be a career worth exploring.

Duties:

Select the tracks for each set depending on the audience or theme
Schedule and arrange the tracks to a strict time frame
Ensure the tracks flow together well, either by mixing or segueing into the next track via an introduction or short commentary
Prepare and conduct interviews
Liaise with event coordinators and sound crews
Set up and operate kit
Host and deliver shows

Skills required:

Detailed knowledge and love of music
Excellent technological skills and understanding of sound equipment and software
Productions skills and creativity
Excellent networking and social media skills
Confident, clear and professional public speaker
Willingness to work long and anti-social hours
Reliable

Pathways:

With the necessary skills, equipment, lots of dedication and practise, you could become a DJ without any formal qualifications.

Work experience, volunteering, taking short courses and entering competitions could help to increase your skills, network and fast track your career.

Completing a Certificate II, III or IV from TAFE or another registered training organisation in Music Industry or a related field could make you more competitive when applying for jobs.

Getting a degree like the Bachelor of Creative Music Technology from Griffith could equip you with all the technical skills and some industry experience and contacts that could be invaluable.

Salary for this career is variable depending on where you work and your experience. Many DJ’s have day jobs and work gigs at night. According to au.indeed.com the average salary for a DJ is $323 per day, www.payscale.com lists average salary as $50 per hour.

Job growth in this area is predicted to be moderate.

Job Spotlight - Toy Designer

What do they do?

Toy designers come up with ideas and create prototypes for toys. They’ll often work in teams to develop their own or other people’s ideas. They’re also responsible for ensuring their ideas work and that manufacturable and marketable toys are produced.

If you’re creative and artistic with a flair for design and engineering, and you’d like to be responsible for bringing fun into the retail market, a career as a toy designer could be for you.

Duties:

Collaborate and assist in the design and administrative tasks from development of approved product concepts through the key development stages
Produce CAD models and physical mock-ups
Create technical specification packages, including product model specifications and written document specifications
Review, give feedback and solve design issues regarding form, configuration of internal components and general appearance of product pilots
Coordinate, reference and order samples
Assist Marketing team with presentation material and samples for TV ads, toy fairs and external presentations
Help to ensure product positioning in the market reflects current toy trends
Travel to toy stores / other stores to collect samples and product reference as required for the Product Design team
Overseeing and managing a growing Reference Product sample and Material Reference sample library
Actively research the marketplace, other toy companies, vendors and trade fairs for trends, ideas, samples and information that will lead to and support new ideas for products and brand extensions.

Skills required:

Creative and innovative
Good communication and presentation abilities
Excellent computer skills with knowledge of CAD, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Solidworks and similar software
Basic understanding of manufacturing process and material properties
Artistic with strong drawing and model making skills
Ability to think in 3D
Interested in continual learning
Great at problem solving

Pathways

Most organisations will require a tertiary qualification to consider your application.

You could complete a Certificate III in Design Fundamentals, a Certificate IV in Design (Product Design) or a Diploma in Visual Arts (Product Design) at TAFE or another RTO.

These qualifications may make you eligible to apply for Junior positions and with work experience you can climb the corporate ladder. Or they could count towards credits for a Bachelor’s degree.

Completing a Bachelor of Design (Product Design or Industrial Design) at uni could qualify you to apply for more professional roles once you graduate.

The average salary for an industrial designer is listed as $73,000 per year (Source: au.indeed.com).

Job growth in this area is predicted to be stable (joboutlook.gov.au).

Job Spotlight - Cosmetic Nurse

What do they do?

Cosmetic nurses carry out a range of non-surgical procedures including laser treatments, cosmetic injectables, chemical peels and other dermal procedures.

If you’re great with people, and love helping people feel their best, a career as a cosmetic nurse could be worth considering.

Duties:

confirming appointments and greeting patients
carrying out initial consultations and performing aesthetic procedures
administering Botox, dermal fillers and other injectables
carrying out facials, peels, microdermabrasion and laser treatments
tattoo removal
clinical management, updating patient reports, ensuring legislative compliance
developing and implementing treatment plans
may assist with pre and post-operative care and monitoring of patients who’ve received cosmetic surgery and assist during surgical procedures

Skills required:

good bedside manner and strong interpersonal skills
compassionate and patient
organised and efficient with good computer skills
technical skills for using various pieces of equipment
attention to detail
committed to continuous learning to keep knowledge and skills up to date

Pathways

In Australia, you’ll first have to qualify as a Registered Nurse by gaining a Bachelor of Nursing degree.

Then complete a Graduate Diploma of Cosmetic Nursing (approx. 10 months full time) and complete 76 hours of clinical placement.

Average salary is $80,000 but varies depending on experience, location and incentive packages. (Source: healthtimes.com.au)

Job growth in this area is predicted to be very strong (source: joboutlook.gov.au)

According to the HealthTimes website, cosmetic nurses perform a range of non-surgical procedures including but not limited to laser treatments, cosmetic injectables, chemical peels and other dermal procedures. The beauty industry has seen exponential growth in recent years and cosmetic nurses are in ever-increasing demand.

Nurses performing injectable procedures must work under the supervision of a doctor and as such many are employed by private cosmetic clinics. Cosmetic nurses may also work for themselves, either running their own practice or freelancing with spas and cosmetic clinics.

To become a cosmetic nurse in Australia, students must first be qualified as a Registered Nurse (RN). An RN qualification is usually gained through the completion of a Bachelor of Nursing course, which is offered at numerous universities in Victoria.

Once an RN, a graduate diploma of cosmetic nursing course can be studied which takes approximately 10 months’ full time to complete and will provide students with the skills to perform cosmetic procedures, dermal treatments and injectable procedures including dermal fillers and muscle relaxants. Students are also required to complete around 76 hours of clinical placement. Salaries for a cosmetic nurse vary depending on their experience, location and employer. However, salaries in excess of $80,000 are quite common.

Find out more at HealthTimes - Cosmetic Nurse

https://healthtimes.com.au/hub/dermatology/22/guidance/nc1/how-to-become-a-cosmetic-nurse/1397/

Job Spotlight - Tattooist

What do they do?

Tattooing is an art that has been practised going back centuries. Tattooists or Tattoo Artists are the creators who may design and then apply the permanent markings or modifications to their customers bodies.

If you’re artistic with a steady hand and strong stomach, a career as a tattoo artist could be for you.

Duties:

consult with customers to discuss what they would like and explain the procedures to them
ensure the customer is certain about the procedure before going ahead
clean, sterilise and maintain equipment and business to the standards prescribed by your state or territory
Help clients choose an image, interpret the client’s ideas to form a suitable image, copy or design image for the client
resizes image to fit the body part it is going on, design tattoos, create line drawings and stencils for tattoos
prepare the area to be tattooed or pierced, perform piercings using needles and tattoos using a tattoo machine
ensuring high standards of hygiene and contamination control
inform customers about after-care procedures and wound care
carry out all administrative and marketing responsibilities associated with a small business
train others

Skills required:

Excellent artistic abilities
Mature, professional and responsible approach
Good communication and customer service skills essential to give the customer what they want
The ability to put the customer at ease
Steady hand and able to focus for long periods of time
Good hygiene standards and practises, also comfortable with needles
Self-promotion, marketing and social media skills

Pathways:

There are no formal qualifications required to become a tattooist in Australia.

It is highly recommended by the relevant Guilds and Associations that you complete courses such as Specialist Body Piercing and Tattooing, or complete units such as Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments. Ensure you complete these courses with registered training organisations – you can check with My Skills.

Seek an apprenticeship with an established Tattooist who has a good reputation and sound business ethics. There are no formal apprenticeships available in Australia, so you’ll need to approach employers directly. Ideally you’ll need a portfolio of work prepared, have completed some basic courses and present well.

You might also benefit from undertaking some business courses e.g. Certificate IV in Small Business Management.

Before you begin working, you’ll need to look into the tattoo operator license requirements in your state or territory too.

Average salary $70,000 per year (Source: au.indeed.com).

Job growth in this area is predicted to be very strong (source: jobloutlook.gov.au)

Job Spotlight - Professional Tennis Player

What do they do?

Professional tennis players follow an international circuit competing in tennis matches. Entering tournaments, playing in exhibition games, and making business deals including sponsorships and other endorsements.

If you’re highly competitive, have a passion for tennis, and are willing to commit to long hours of training, you might have what it takes to become the next world number one.

Skills required:

Natural ability, dedication and persistence
High level of fitness including speed, stamina, and strength
Have great reactions, exceptional coordination and be quick thinking
Possess great focus, self-control, and motivation
Be competitive and confident with a positive, winning, mentality
Committed to an intensive training program and competition circuit

How to become a professional tennis player in Australia

While there are no academic qualifications that’ll ensure you become a tennis player on the professional circuit, you can give yourself the best chance by:

Starting young and training hard
Sign up for tennis lessons to learn the basics e.g. ANZ Tennis Hotshots
Find a qualified coach to work with and develop your skills
Progress your abilities and learn how to compete by taking part in as many events as possible
Volunteer at tennis events, sign up as a ballkid, take as many opportunities as possible to get experience in all areas of the industry

Then consider:

Joining an enrichment program such as Talent Tennis Australia’s Athlete Development Pathway
Get yourself discovered by talent scouts in your state. You could contact them directly, or sign up for competitions, plan to attend as many events and workshops as possible
Signing up for the International Tours Program if you’re aged 18 or under and meet the eligibility requirements.
Attending one of the 7 National Tennis Academies
Apply for Athletic Scholarships that could help you improve your skills, keep competing and obtain a degree at the same time e.g. US College Athletics Scholarship program

Average salary is impossible to calculate for this career, as earnings are dependent upon the number of tournaments won and endorsement deals made. However, if you make it to the top 90 world players – be r

Job Spotlight - Sommelier

What do they do?

Sommeliers (also known as wine waiters) are experts in wine. They study everything there is to know about wine from the grapes, regions, and preparation methods to which pairings work well with certain foods.

Sommeliers work in fine dining restaurants, hotels, and the retail industry. From serving choosing and serving wines, to writing about wines, becoming a wine buyer, or working for vineyards as a sales representative.

A love of wine, a good nose and excellent palate could make you the perfect candidate to be a sommelier.

Duties:

• Selecting and buying a wine list for a specific business

• Pairing food with a wine that will compliment or enhance the flavours

• Updating wine lists in line with menu change

• Maintaining inventory

• Educating other staff members about the wine list and how to choose, store and serve wines

• Engaging with customers, finding out their likes and budget then helping them decide which wines best fit their needs

• Testing the quality of wines before serving (in case they are corked or flawed)

• Serving wine to the customers, using the correct corking, tasting and pouring techniques, glassware and decanting methods

• Making sure the customers are happy and providing them with more details or other options throughout the course of their meal if necessary

• Continuing to study wines, taste new producers, blends, vintages, and regions

• Attending industry events

Skills required:

• Amazing customer service and knowledge of products (wines, spirits and other beverages)

• Teamwork – working with business owners, chefs and other wait staff to ensure the best overall service

• Excellent communication and people skills

• Attention to detail

• Passionate

Pathways:

Obtain work experience or VET qualifications within the hospitality or viticulture industries.

Get your responsible service of alcohol license.

Learn a lot about wines and beverages.

Obtain qualifications within the industry such as the 4 levels of:

• Introductory Sommelier

• Certified Sommelier

• Advanced Sommelier

• Master Sommelier

Offered at The Court of Master Sommeliers annually.

Average salary for a Certified Sommelier is $60,000 per year (Source: seek.com.au)

Job growth in this area is predicted to be moderate (Source: www.joboutlook.gov.au).

Job Spotlight - How to become a Pharmacist

What do Pharmacists do?

As one of the most trusted professions, a Pharmacist’s job is to prep and provide over-the-counter drugs and fill prescriptions, provide advice about the best medications and treatments for minor ailments, as well as how to safely take medicines.

If you pay attention to details, have great communication skills and a caring personality this could be a career to consider.

About you:

Meticulous, approachable and trustworthy
A problem-solving guru
Team working people person

The job:

Advise medical professionals and patients on medications, dosages, side effects and when, or how, to take them
Accurately prepare and dispense medications
Become an integral part of a patients on-going treatment

Pharmacist salary (average) $97,000 per year (Source: Joboutlook.gov.au )

Job growth in pharmacy is moderate (source: Joboutlook.gov.au)

Although this is a competitive field, there are more opportunities to be found if candidates are willing to move to rural and remote locations.

How to become a Pharmacist in Australia

On average, it takes 6 years from leaving Year 12 to becoming a fully qualified, practising pharmacist.

Step 1 – Study Chemistry and Mathematics at school

Step 2 – Look at degrees you’d be interested in check any other pre-requisites required

Step 3 – Complete your university qualifications in Pharmacy (either a 4 year Undergraduate Bachelor of Pharmacy degree, or a 3 year Bachelor degree and a 2 year Masters in Pharmacy)

Step 4 – Pass the board of registration requirements

Step 5 – Complete a 48 week internship with a registered pharmacist

Find out more at https://my.psa.org.au/s/article/Pharmacy-Careers-Guide

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Find out more about alternative careers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

How long does it take to become a pharmacist?

It takes a minimum of 5 years to qualify and become a practising pharmacist, but it can be longer depending on your pathway.

What do pharmacists do?

Pharmacists issue prescription and over-the-counter medications, and provide a range of drug related advice to patients and customers.

Where do pharmacists work?

Pharmacists can work in pharmacies and chemists, hospitals, healthcare clinics, government and military, in research or the pharmaceutical manufacturing industries.

Do I need to go to university to become a pharmacist?

Yes, you’ll need to complete a relevant degree and undertake an internship.

How do I become a registered pharmacist?

For student and internship registration, as well as general registration required in order to become a legally practising Pharmacist, you’ll need to complete the relevant information with the

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According to the Career Cornerstone Centre, air conditioning engineering technologists work in the design, installation, and service of heating and air conditioning systems in residential and commercial buildings. They know how to select and maintain equipment that ensures building comfort.

According to the Good Universities Guide, there are a range of specialised roles in this field, such as –

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Draftsperson

Refrigeration and air conditioning draftspersons design and produce working drawings of mechanical systems for refrigeration and air conditioning systems within a building project so that they can be manufactured, constructed, and installed. Apart from having an aptitude for problem-solving, good communication skills, and being able to work as part of a team, a particular interest must be enjoying technical and design activities.

Automotive Air Conditioning Fitter

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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics select components, assemble, install, test, fault-find, service and repair industrial, commercial, and domestic refrigeration and air conditioning systems in homes, shops, factories, office buildings, hospitals, supermarkets, and cold stores. Besides having an aptitude for problem-solving, good communication skills, and being able to work as part of a team, other important personal requirements of these specialised mechanics are being able to work with hand and power tools, enjoy and have an aptitude for technical work, and work patiently, systematically and thoroughly.

Snapshot of The Australian National University (ANU) in 2020

Although the main campus is based in Canberra in the ACT, ANU is Australia's only national university. It has campuses in ACT, NSW, and the NT
Quick statistics about ANU include facts such as ANU being ranking 1st in Australia and 29th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2020 and, ANU counting six Nobel Laureates among its staff and alumni; 15 individual subjects ranked in the world top 25 and 13 are number one in Australia (according to the QS World Rankings 2019), and it has one of the highest average academic staff to student ratios among Australia's leading universities according to the Good Universities Guide 2019

ANU has seven academic colleges:

College of Arts and Social Sciences
College of Asia and The Pacific
College of Business and Economics
College of Engineering and Computer Science
College of Health and Medicine
College of Law
College of Science
Students wishing to study at ANU can choose from a range of disciplines and degree structures, from single, double and research undergraduate and postgraduate programs
At ANU the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MChD) is a postgraduate, four-year degree - students cannot study medicine as an undergraduate at ANU. Further information on the admissions process and how to apply is available on the ANU Medical School website.
ANU students are encouraged to enhance their learning experience and take advantage of national and international global study opportunities which can count towards their degree
Prospective and current ANU student have access to many scholarships to support with the cost of their studies
Prospective ANU science students are encouraged to explore ANU science places, classrooms, laboratories and more through the interactive virtual tour
ANU offers a broad range of accommodation choices for students, within a diverse and vibrant community

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Snapshot of Bond University in 2020

1. Australia's Highest Rating University*

In the 2020 Good Universities Guide, Bond University was awarded more 5-star ratings in the Educational Experience category with 5 stars being the maximum rating awarded. The QS star rankings were also similar.

Bond rates five stars across a range of key performance indicators including:

Student Support
Teaching Quality
Overall Quality of Education
Learner Engagement
Learning Resources
Skills Development
Student Retention
Student Teacher Ratio

Bond also ranked in top 20 of world's best small universities - Bond University Rankings 2020

2. Accelerated Degrees

Graduate up to 12 months ahead of the rest by studying three semesters per year.

3. Five-Star Teaching Quality

Learn from world-renowned, highly qualified academics and high-level corporate and government consultants who take a hands-on role in guiding students’ career paths.

4. Leadership Development

Part of Bond University’s unique approach is to help students develop a strong foundation of key leadership attributes that will prepare them for career success, regardless of which field of study they choose.

5. World-class Facilities

Not only does Bond offer state-of-the-art facilities, it also offers unprecedented access to them. This means students can apply their profession as they learn it, in an environment far more akin to the real thing.

6. Practical Experience

Bond is committed to producing graduates who are “ready to hit the ground running” thanks to the practical case studies and internships with its network of blue chip employers such as KPMG, IBM and the Marriott International to name a few.

7. Globally Focused Courses

Australian in character yet international in perspective, Bond offers globally focused course content and a world of cultural enrichment.

8. Beyond Bond

A practical, activity-based program that extends across the duration of all undergraduate degrees, as a mandatory degree requirement, ensuring all Bond students engage in various extra-curricular activities that complement their academic studies.

9. Great Social Life on Campus

With so many students on campus, Bond has a real community feel and a vibrant student social life. Students have over 70 sporting and social clubs, one of Queensland’s leading fitness centres, cafes, restaurants and support services on offer, all available on campus.

10. Global Bondy Alumni Network

Bond has a global network of 26,000 alumni, which is active in over 120 countries around the world, so students can be connected practically anywhere their ambition may take them.

* Good Universities Guide - Bond Uni Rankings

Why Bond University

Snapshot of Swinburne University

Snapshot of Swinburne University in 2020

Swinburne is student-focused and aims at students being engaged in their learning; be exposed to innovative teaching, and given thorough preparation for the workforce
Swinburne ranks #81 in the top 400 young universities in the world - Times Higher Education 100 Under 50 Rankings, an index of the world’s top universities under the age of 50
Swinburne was recognised as having one of the best design schools in the world by the QS World Rankings of Universities by Subject. The university was listed in the top 100 for the Art and Design subject area. ‌
Swinburne regularly receives a 5-star ranking for student satisfaction
Swinburne offers world-class higher education in health, arts, design, business, law, science, engineering and technology - Faculties and Departments
Swinburne is one of the few universities that make Work Integrated Learning (also sometimes referred to as Industry Linked Projects) a major assessment component for students - Work Integrated Learning
Swinburne aims at producing job-ready students and Industry Based Learning (IBL) is offered to all eligible undergraduate students in the form of paid, full-time, 6-12 month Professional Placements - Swinburne Advantage with industry partners with a long history with Swinburne
Swinburne is one of only a few universities in Australia with access to the Keck telescope in Hawaii, 9000 kilometres away - Keck - and Swinburne has a remote operations facility in Melbourne that allows astronomers to remotely control the Keck telescopes in Hawaii - W.M. Keck Observatory and Parkes Radio Telescope
The Bachelor of Circus Arts offered at the National Institute of Circus Arts Australia - and accredited by Swinburne, not only offers elite sport training but also a sound business qualification. Several NICA graduates are currently employed with Cirque Du Soleil
Swinburne has a campus in Malaysia with many of the courses offered in Australia offered there – many Australian students choose to study a semester or more at the campus in Malaysia - Sarawak Campus, Malaysia
Swinburne has partnerships with over 100 overseas institutions across more than 20 countries, allowing for Australian students to go for a semester abroad, or complete part of their studies at one of these institutions - Swinburne Global
Swinburne offers over 30 study tours and a great number of those are specific to students studying business - Study Tours
Swinburne has a dedicated High Achievers Program, which includes a scholarship, for Year 12 students who attain an ATAR of 95 and above - High Achievers Program
Swinburne also has an Emerging Leaders program - whereby students identify skills they have developed during their time at university. The program translates these experiences into skills that employers are looking for.
Swinburne offers an Aviation degree and part of the training in this course includes access to a Flight Simulator Laboratory with three simulators: Victoria’s only Redbird flight simulator, Victoria’s only FlyIt Professional Helicopter Simulator, and a B737 procedural simulator - Flight Simulator Laboratory. Swinburne is one of two universities in Victoria offering a bachelor degree designed specifically to train students as a commercial pilot - Aviation. Swinburne partners with Jetstar and Qantas with a Cadet Pilot Program.
Swinburne has one of the largest university Psychology Clinics in Australia, not only offering low-cost counselling, psychological assessment and group therapy treatment, but also quality teaching and research - Psychology Clinic

For a comprehensive list of all courses offered at Swinburne, browse Courses at Swinburne

Snapshot of The University of Sydney

Established in 1852, The University of Sydney is the oldest university in Australia
Ranked in the top 100 universities globally - QS World Rankings, and listed as 3rd in Australia
Ranks #1 in Australia for veterinary sciences, architecture/built environment, and law, and #2 in Australia for sports-related subjects and English language and literature
The University of Sydney has a number of faculties and schools -

Arts and Social Sciences

Architecture, Design and Planning

Law

Conservatorium of Music

To help students make informed decisions and provide transparency, the University of Sydney has published a list of required ATARs that guarantee entry into most courses
There are numerous campuses from the inner city of Sydney to the Great Barrier Reef, with teachers, researchers and students based all over Australia - campuses
The university has international partnerships with other universities and research institutes, as well as industry partners such as Microsoft, Rio Tinto, Qantas, and the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO)
There are many courses offered at the University of Sydney, from undergraduate to postgraduate
There are scholarships available for domestic and international students at all levels
Study abroad and student exchange opportunities are on offer with over 270 programs for students to consider
There is a well-established Careers Centre that offers numerous services and resources to help students identify their career options and achieve their career goals
Regarding accommodation for interstate students, there is a variety of on-campus and off-campus options available to students
There are over 200 university clubs and societies, so something for everyone

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