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1 Beyond State High Careers Newsletter Term 4 Week The following information is offered to stimulate thoughts and help students make informed decisions about their plans for their time Beyond State High. Apprenticeships and Employment... 3 Get out there... 3 Need help to start your own business?... 3 Online job search links... 3 Australian Defence Force... 3 Anywhere Anytime an interactive experience with the RAAF... 3 Graduate pilot scheme (Female)... 3 Course and Institution Updates Directory of performing arts courses in Australia... 4 Academy of Design applications open for courses in Australian College of Massage (ACM) weekend courses... 4 Australian Institute of Creative Design (AICD) Summer School Graphic design and photography special event... Error! Bookmark not defined. Interior decorating workshop... 4 News from the University of Queensland (UQ)... 4 Online courses for the hospitality and construction industries... 5 Pilot Aptitude Training Systems (PATS)... 5 Queensland University of Technology (UT) updates... 5 Receiving your Year 12 results... 6 Schoolies website... 6 Selected October and November 2014 events and due dates... 6 October... Error! Bookmark not defined. November... 6 Study a foreign language during the holidays... 7

2 TAFE roundup... 7 Think Education s Festival of Change 7 9 November 2014 in Brisbane... 8 University of Southern Queensland (USQ) news... 8 UQ College now at St Lucia campus... 9 What s new at the Australian Catholic University (ACU)?... 9 Financial Assistance and Scholarships... 9 Aspiring Teacher Grants... 9 Endeavour College of Natural Health (ECNH) scholarships Pearl Duncan Teaching Scholarships for Indigenous students Selected scholarship application due dates for November November Step into Teaching Scholarships for USQ Phoenix $1000 Bursary Gap Year Program News Spend your gap year as a volunteer Occupational Information Activities for students interested in working with animals Student Edge career videos What type of nurse do you want to be? Open Days, Expos and Career Markets Mater Education Open Day QTAC and Tertiary Entry QTAC offer rounds November 2014 February QTAC Q & As QTAC s Current Applicant online service Stay connected Study Skills Keeping your cool: How to get into the right mindset for Year 12 final exams Youth Enrichment Activities National Youth Awards RSL Youth Development Program Interstate Study Information... 18

3 Apprenticeships and Employment Get out there This is an interactive website that provides information for young people on a range of activities related to finishing secondary school. The site can be found at Some of the topics covered are listed below. Get your money under control Buying a car Higher education Get set for schoolies The job hunt Get healthy Need help to start your own business? ENYA runs a toll free advice line service for young people who need advice and information about starting their own business. Visit to find out more. Online job search links Looking for a job? One of the strategies to include in your job search toolkit is an online job search. The following are some of the job search sites available: Australian Job Search Job Outlook Careerone My Career Seek Indeed Visit the Jobs Australia website at for other online job search links. Australian Defence Force Anywhere Anytime an interactive experience with the RAAF The Anywhere Anytime film provides an insight into over 60 jobs in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Access the film from the home page at Graduate pilot scheme (Female)

4 Entry to this scheme is open to women who are currently undertaking the B Aviation at Griffith University. Successful applicants will not have to pay for their flying training. They will also be reimbursed their HECS debt and have a guaranteed job in the Air Force. Find out more at Course and Institution Updates 2015 Directory of performing arts courses in Australia The 2015 Stage Whispers Directory of Performing Arts Courses can be viewed at This publication provides a listing of performing arts courses in Australia and New Zealand. Academy of Design applications open for courses in 2015 The Academy of Design is a private college located on the Gold Coast. It offers courses in fashion design and styling, photography, film and TV, graphic arts, makeup, beauty therapy and interior design. VET FEE HELP is available. Applications are now open for courses commencing in Visit for more information. Australian College of Massage (ACM) weekend courses ACM is a national college that offers accredited courses in massage. It has campuses in Brisbane and many regional centres throughout Queensland. ACM will hold a number of introductory massage weekend courses in November Visit coursesbrisbane qld/timetables for details. Australian Institute of Creative Design (AICD) Summer School 2015 AICD will offer a range of short courses during its summer school program in January 2015 at its Gold Coast and Brisbane campuses. Course topics include interior design, visual arts, fashion design, photography, styling and make up. Read about the courses at Interior decorating workshop Tahn Scoon, an interior stylist, consultant and author, is offering a one day decorating workshop on Saturday 8 November Go to for details about the workshops. News from the University of Queensland (UQ) The UQ Toolkit This is a collection of helpful web pages for UQ students, especially new students. It includes:

5 Dictionary of UQ terminology (this can help you understand the language of university study) Key dates dates (lists important dates for the current year) MyAdviser (provides information on the processes you are likely to encounter when studying at UQ) UQ Answers (has a section for future students to answer questions about studying at UQ) Visit for more useful UQ web pages. School holiday robotics Visit robotics for information about robotics and artificial intelligence workshops in December Crime 101: The Psychology of Criminal Justice Do you enjoy a good crime story? If so, you may be interested in UQ s new psychology course in the UQx free online series. Students in this course will experience a fictional crime firsthand to explore the effectiveness of the law and justice system from a psychological perspective. Find out more at enews. Online courses for the hospitality and construction industries Narbil Training and Consulting Services offer the following online courses that may be of interest to school leavers seeking full or part time employment. National Construction Induction White Card Work Safely In The Construction Industry $39 for students Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol Provide Responsible Gambling Services Follow Workplace Hygiene Procedures Implement Food Safety Procedures Visit the Narbil website at for more information. Pilot Aptitude Training Systems (PATS) PATS offer training packages to help Year 12 students with their application for pilot cadetships. This includes assistance with the application form, CV, interview and to increase aptitude test scores. For more information on pilot cadetships and how PATS can assist, go to Queensland University of Technology (UT) updates What happens after you submit your QTAC application? This helpful article lists the key dates and steps that occur between submitting your QTAC application and enrolling in a course. Access the article at study/do you advise school students/newsand events/news?news id= Real Decisions This event, following the release of Year 12 results, will be held at the Gardens Point and Caboolture campuses on 23 December Find out more at real decisions. Student Support at QUT Visit the Services and Facilities web page on the QUT website at and facilities for links to student services, including

6 accommodation, financial assistance, employment, technology, health and wellbeing services and study skills support. Start QUT application and orientation Applications for this program close on 31 October Successful applicants are expected to be notified by the end of November. Orientation sessions will be held in January Visit the Start QUT web page at school programs/start qut. New double degrees for 2015 The following courses will be available for commencing students in Semester B Biomedical Science/B Business B Biomedical Science/B Laws (Honours) B Biomedical Science/B Science For details, do a search at Receiving your Year 12 results Year 12 students will receive their Senior Education Profile (SEP) from the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) in the mail from Monday 22 December The Senior Education Profile will be made up of one or more of the following documents (depending on your eligibility). Queensland Certificate of Education Tertiary Entrance Statement (OP and FPs) Senior Statement Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement. All results contributing to the Queensland Certificate of Education and OPs and FPs will be available in your Learning Account on the Student Connect website at from 9 am on Saturday 20 December You need your Learner Unique Identifier (LUI) and password (initially the day and month of birth) to log in and check your results. You will be able to access your results more quickly if you have previously accessed your Learning Account. Find out more about the SEP at Schoolies website The Queensland Government has developed the Schoolies website at to help Year 12 students stay safe during their celebration of finishing secondary school. Selected November 2014 events and due dates (Note: Due dates for selected scholarships are listed in the Financial assistance/scholarships section of this news bulletin.) November 1 Application due date for B Arts (Screen) at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School /bas apps open 1 SAE Qantm, Brisbane Open Day and events/events/

7 3 Experience Griffith (Year 10 and 11) at Nathan Campus officersteachers/events/experience days 4 Experience Griffith (Year 10 and 11) at Logan Campus officersteachers/events/experience days 5 Experience Griffith (Year 10 and 11) at Gold Coast Campus teachers/events/experience days 7 TAFE Queensland fixed closing date for applying to QTAC for Adv D Visual Arts, D Arts, D Graphic Design, D Photo imaging, D Sound Production, D Visual Arts, D Music, D Dental Technology Think Education s Festival of Change in Brisbane ofchange/brisbane 11 RSL Youth Development Program applications close 12 Application due date for Griffith University's Conservatorium of Music Rock School music/high school and community programs/rock school 21 Last day for Year 12 students 22 Charlton Brown Open Day 27 Stem Cells at the University of Queensland for Year 9 and 10 students 27 QTAC early offer round 28 Experience Griffith (Year 10 and 11) at South Bank Campus teachers/events/experience days 28 Last day for Year 10 and 11 students Study a foreign language during the holidays Students in Years 11 and 12 in 2015 can study enrichment language courses in French, German, Japanese, Spanish and Chinese (Mandarin) at the University of Queensland s Institute of Modern Languages from January These courses are suitable for students who wish to enrich their knowledge of the language and culture they are currently studying and practise their language skills. For further information, visit TAFE roundup If you want to know about TAFE courses, start with the TAFE Queensland website at This site has links to all TAFE institutes in Queensland. TAFE Queensland Brisbane Campuses: South Bank; Alexandra Hills; Bracken Ridge; Caboolture; Grovely; Loganlea; Mt Gravatt; Redcliffe. TAFE Queensland East Coast Campuses: Bundaberg; Gympie; Hervey Bay; Maroochydore; Maryborough; Mooloolaba; Nambour. TAFE Queensland Gold Coast Campuses: Ashmore; Coolangatta; Coomera; Southport.

8 TAFE Queensland SkillsTech Campuses: Acacia Ridge; Alexandra Hills; Bracken Ridge; Eagle Farm. TAFE Queensland South West Campuses: Bundamba; Toowoomba; Charleville; Chinchilla; Dalby; Inala; Kingaroy; Nurunderi; Roma; Springfield; Stanthorpe; Warwick. These sites will provide you with information about the courses offered at the campuses of each institute. The institute websites have a link to Events for the various campuses. Each institute website also has a link to a career exploration tool called My Profiler. This tool consists of a short questionnaire, which develops a profile of you and matches it with a number of occupations, which are then linked to TAFE courses. Another useful section of the TAFE Queensland website is University Pathways at with us/school students/university pathways/#.vd4vzffqszc. This section explains how TAFE courses can be used to gain entry to university courses. Some of the upcoming TAFE events are: Cre8 Brisbane 2014 TAFE Queensland Brisbane s premier creative industries showcase us/events/#.vd4je2esxbc Celebrity chef master classes at COTAH us/events/#celebrity Think Education s Festival of Change 7 9 November 2014 in Brisbane The Think Education Group consists of a number of private colleges offering a broad range of accredited courses in vocational and higher education. The following colleges from this group have campuses in Queensland. APM College of Business and Communication in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane ( Courses in Business, Marketing, Management, Public Relations, Event Management Australasian College of Natural Therapies in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane ( Courses in Naturopathy, Nutritional Medicine, Western Herbal Medicine, Fitness, Remedial Massage, Sports Development Australian National College of Beauty in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane ( Course in Beauty Therapy Billy Blue College of Design in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane ( Courses in Communication Design, Digital Media Design, Commercial Interior Design, 3D Design and Animation, Interaction Design, Motion Design, Branded Fashion Design CATC Design School in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast ( Courses in Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography William Blue College of Hospitality Management in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane Courses in Hospitality Management, Tourism Management campus Think Education will hold a Festival of Change on its Brisbane campuses from 7 9 November This event will include a variety of activities, including interactive workshops, seminars, talks and demonstrations. It will provide participants with an opportunity to check out the courses and scholarships available and to ask questions of current students and staff. Find out more at of change/brisbane. University of Southern Queensland (USQ) news Tertiary Preparation Program Intensive Successful completion of this program can provide you with guaranteed entry into selected USQ degrees. This program will commence on 1 December 2014

9 at the Springfield, Toowoomba, Ipswich and Fraser Coast campuses. Applications close on 13 November Find out more at preparationprogram domestic/tpp intensive. UQ College now at St Lucia campus UQ College has relocated its programs to the University of Queensland s (UQ) St Lucia campus. This College provides alternate pathways to university study. The programs offered include: Tertiary Preparation Program This currently free program is delivered over 28 weeks and is offered in January, May and September. It builds confidence, helps students gain tertiary study skills and provides a QTAC rank for entry into UQ s degree programs. Apply directly to UQ College for this program. Applications are now open for the January 2015 intake. Associate Degree in Business This is a 16 month program. Successful completion provides an option to pursue entry to UQ s B Business Management with credit. Apply through QTAC for this program (see p. 106 of the QTAC Guide). Mathematics B, Chemistry and Biology bridging programs These intensive, full fee courses are offered from 25 November 20 December Applications are now open. Successful completion will meet the subject prerequisites in these subjects for UQ degrees. Results will be available in time to be used in the QTAC January 2015 major offer round. You can access more information about these programs from the UQ College website at What s new at the Australian Catholic University (ACU)? ACU s ATAR/OP Cruncher This tool is now live on the ACU website at lessordinary.acu.edu.au/undergraduate/atar cruncher/. It allows you to search for ACU courses based on your anticipated tertiary entrance score. Change of Preference Session This event will be held from pm on 22 December 2014 at ACU s Brisbane campus after you have received your Year 12 results. More information about this event will be available shortly on the ACU website at Subject bonus points ACU offers bonus points for high achievement in school subjects related to ACU courses. Find out more at My Career Match This is a career quiz in which jobs and study options are matched to your preferences and working style. Visit _phase_2crm to start the quiz. Financial Assistance and Scholarships Aspiring Teacher Grants

10 These grants provide financial support of $1,500 to up to 25 high achieving secondary students commencing an initial teacher education program in Queensland in Applications close on 8 December For eligibility criteria and the application process, visit teacher grants.html. Endeavour College of Natural Health (ECNH) scholarships Endeavour College offers diploma and degree courses in Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Massage, Allied Health, Naturopathy, Musculoskeletal Therapy and Nutritional Medicine. HELP loans are available to eligible students. The College offers scholarship places in B Health Science (Naturopathy) and B Health Science (Nutritional Medicine). Scholarship recipients are awarded tuition fees for their first year of study. See for information about applying for a scholarship. Pearl Duncan Teaching Scholarships for Indigenous students The purpose of these scholarships is to assist aspiring teachers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage to complete an approved pre service teacher education program. The scholarships are valued at up to $20,000 each and include the offer of permanent employment in a Queensland state school. Applications close on 8 December See for details and to download an application. Selected scholarship application due dates for November 2014 November 7 Australian Indigenous Education Foundation BHP Billiton Tertiary Scholarships 14 Queensland University of Technology Corporate Partners in Excellence Scholarship and study/scholarships 21 University of Queensland School of Economics Undergraduate Scholarships prizes bursaries 21 Vice Chancellor s Scholarships (Academic and Elite Athlete) at the Queensland University of Technology study/undergraduate scholarships 21 QUT Women in Engineering Scholarship andscholarships/scholarships and prizes/women in engineering scholarship Step into Teaching Scholarships for 2015 These scholarships support high achieving students to become science, mathematics and industrial technology and design teachers in Queensland state high schools. Applications are now open and will close on the 8 December Visit edscholarships.html for details. USQ Phoenix $1000 Bursary This bursary will be of interest to students who have applied for entry to a course at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), commencing in Semester 1, Visit

11 scholarships/phoenix bursary to find out how to apply for the bursary. Applications are now open and will close on 31 January Gap Year Program News Spend your gap year as a volunteer Volunteering is a great way to: Explore a range of jobs (gain work experience) Help you make new friends and contacts (expand your network) Improve your social and relationship skills Increase your confidence and boost your self esteem Keep you healthy, physically and mentally Add to your resume Help you learn new skills Connect to your community Develop effective team skills Gain a sense of well being and fulfilment. Explore the following websites for volunteering ideas: Volunteering Queensland Go Volunteer Australian Volunteers International Seek Volunteer Occupational Information Activities for students interested in working with animals The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast runs a number of programs for young people interested in animals. Check out the following programs: Creature Keepers gives students exposure to working in a zoo environment. courses/creature keepers/ Volunteer programs from assisting animal keepers and VET hospital staff to interacting with park guests. programs/volunteer programs/ Student Edge career videos

12 Find out about jobs such as jockey, doctor, online journalist, nurse, hairdresser, electrician and many more on the Student Edge website at (click on Career & Life and Career Videos ). What type of nurse do you want to be? Did you know that there are many areas a nurse can specialise in? The latest My Health Career newsletter has a link to the Western Australia Health website which lists the clinical specialty areas of the nurses it employs. Visit of specialization to view the list. General information about nursing as a career can be found on the Nurse Info website at Open Days, Expos and Career Markets Mater Education Open Day Mater Education offers a number of health science related courses, including the Diploma of Nursing. Mater will hold an open day for interested future students from pm on Wednesday 29 October Register to attend this event at Applications for the Diploma Nursing February 2015 intake are now open and will close on 14 November QTAC and Tertiary Entry QTAC offer rounds November 2014 February 2015 QTAC offers places in courses on specific dates. These are called Offer rounds. The offer round dates between November 2014 and February 2015 are: 27 November 2014 Early offer round offers may be made for some courses that have their major offer round on 15 January The offers will be made to applicants who have met the entry requirements (e.g. subject prerequisites) and already have a qualification (e.g. AMEB seventh or eighth grade; previous tertiary study) 11 December 2014 Major offer round for many Semester creative and performing arts courses. See page 6 of the QTAC Guide for a list of courses offered at this time 15 January 2015 Major offer round for most Semester courses 5 February 2015 Subsequent offer round for Semester courses with vacancies. QTAC will notify you by if you have received an offer. Also you can find out if you have an offer by accessing your application via QTAC s Current Applicant online service. Once you have received an offer

13 you must respond to QTAC (usually within seven days). Failure to do this could mean you forfeit your offer and that your application becomes inactive. QTAC Q & As Q. I applied for a university course that requires an audition but did not do the audition. Will I still be considered for entry to this course? A. No. Q. My OP estimate is currently The foot in the door courses on my QTAC application have previous cut offs of OP 11. Is this a good enough safety net? A. No. It is advisable to select foot in the door courses (i.e. your fifth and sixth preferences) that have been cutting off at least four OP points below your estimated OP to provide you with a really good safety net (especially for your sixth preference). Q. I applied to QTAC before the 30 September I chose BPay as my payment option but have not yet paid the $35 application fee. Is this a problem? A. You now have to pay a late fee of $130. If you never pay it, your application will not be processed by QTAC and you will not receive an offer of a course place. QTAC s Current Applicant online service Once you have applied to QTAC, you can use this service to re enter your application to: Change preferences Pay QTAC processing fees Find out if you have received an offer View your OP ineligible rank from 30 December 2014 Download the QTAC offer letter and view other correspondence Respond to an offer Update contact and authorisation details Track the assessment of qualifications and monitor supporting document requirements Change your QTAC PIN. For more information, visit Stay connected Once you have submitted your QTAC application, it is important that you stay connected with QTAC and your application. Do this by: Interacting with your application regularly Checking your s QTAC uses (and sometimes SMS) to communicate directly with you Adding QTAC to your Facebook contacts and look out for Twitter feeds Downloading the free QTAC App. For more contact information, see the QTAC website at

14 Study Skills Keeping your cool: How to get into the right mindset for Year 12 final exams The following information is from the What degree? Which university? website at Guide/Surviving Highschool/Keeping your coolhow to get in the right mindset.aspx. This website is developed by students for students. Exercise Exercise is anxiety s kryptonite. There s no better way to keep your stress levels down in the lead up to exams than by taking the time to exercise every day. It can be as simple as going for a walk in your neighbourhood, and just half an hour will do the trick. Not only that, but it s been shown that there is a link between memory and kinetic movement. In the final days before exams, it s easy to feel like all your time is better spent at your desk but the truth is, getting your blood flowing will actually supplement your study time by helping you retain what you ve learnt! Sleep We ve said it before but we ll say it again: sleep is your best study partner! Sleep is essential to effective memory. Do you ever have that feeling when you wake up, where something you ve struggled to get your head around the night before, suddenly seems clear and straightforward? Well, while you re asleep, your brain is actually hard at work, sorting through and reinforcing all the things you ve learnt in a day. Don't believe us? Listen to an interview with American neuroscientist Penelope Lewis ( neurons and memories inside thesecret world of sleep) as she explains just how good sleep is for your brain. Guide/Surviving Highschool/Beyond the ATAR Other ways and means of getting.aspx for an example of a few of the many options. Another article at Guide/Surviving Highschool/Beyondthe ATAR Transferring Degrees Myth or Mount.aspx is worth a look too Youth Enrichment Activities 2015 National Youth Awards Applications are now open for the 2015 National Youth Awards (NYA) and will close on 27 November The award categories are: Youth Safety Award Youth Courage Award Youth Culture and Diversity Award Youth Employment Award Youth Health Award Youth Leadership Award Youth in Media Award. If you know an outstanding young person who deserves recognition, you can nominate them on the NYA website at youth awards.

15 RSL Youth Development Program A reminder to students interested in applying for this program that the application due date is 11 November The RSL Youth Development Program has been designed to recognise and reward the efforts of high achieving Queensland students. For details and to access the application, visit and courses/scholarships/rsl youth/index.htm. Work Experience at the Herald Sun Applications for Work Experience at the Herald Sun for 2015 are open! Places are strictly limited and available only on selected weeks which have been predetermined by the company. Students will spend their week learning about various careers within the media industry, with a focus on journalism. Areas covered in the week will include Journalism, Photography, and Production. Students will spend time at the Herald Sun in Melbourne (Southbank precinct) 2015 Work Experience Program Dates* are April 7-10 OR June 29-July 3 OR July 27-July 31 OR September * 2015 dates may change at HWT s discretion. To apply students need to complete the application form and tasks and them to vicworkexperience@news.com.au. Applications for the 2015 program close on Monday 1 December The Work Experience placements are assigned by the end of January each year, and the Herald Sun will notify successful and unsuccessful applicants at the start of February. Download the Work Experience Program application form from Scholarships at William Angliss Institute William Angliss Institute provides educational opportunities and financial assistance to support commencing and current students. Scholarships available to commencing domestic students at William Angliss Institute in 2015 include: Degree Scholarships Sir William Angliss Scholarships (VIC) - for any Certificate, Diploma or Advance Diploma. Nestle Golden Chefs Hat Scholarship - Commercial Cookery Applications for the Sir William Angliss and Nestle Golden Chefs Hat Scholarships close on Saturday 15 November 2014, and applications for Degree Scholarships close on Monday 9

16 March For more information and to download a Scholarship application form visit William Angliss Scholarships Law Scholarships Introduced in 2012, the Thomas More Academy of Law Academic Excellence Scholarship reflects ACU's commitment to academic excellence in the undergraduate law program. Two scholarships, valued at $20,000 each, are available. The scholarships are paid as one instalment per semester for the duration of the course. $2,500 per semester for a four year program $2,000 per semester for a five year program See full details on eligibility and how to apply at Law Scholarships Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium Work Experience for 2015 Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is now taking applications for Work Experience in This program is extremely popular, so students will be required to complete an application form to be considered for the program. Students will experience all aspects of the business, including customer service, education, marketing, retail, animal husbandry and veterinary. Applications for 2015 opened on Monday 20 October, and students must send their application by 5.00pm on Friday 7 November Students should please note that applications cannot be received outside of these dates. Download an application form from Melbourne Aquarium New Bachelor of Film Production If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life. Now you can turn your love of films into a career through UC's new Bachelor of Film Production. Students who enrol in the Bachelor of Film Production will learn about all aspects of film including the sets, the shoot, directing actors, editing, sound design and effects as well as the creative processes of screenwriting. Students can specialise in cinematography, sound design or editing. Film Production graduates will be work-ready and fully employable in a range of areas, including: Screenwriter Video/film director Film and television producer Documentary filmmaker Cinematographer Sound Designer First Assistant Director Editor

17 Bachelor of Education (P 6) Federation University has partnered with Melbourne Institute of Technology (MIT) to offer the VIT accredited Bachelor of Education (P 6) at the MIT campus in Melbourne. The four year Bachelor of Education program will prepare students for the new and broader roles expected of professional educators, now and into the future. It will provide a qualification to teach in primary schools (P-6). Application is through VTAC at To find out more about this course visit Bachelor of Education Prosthetics and Orthotics at La Trobe University La Trobe University is one of only three universities in the world offering a qualification in Prosthetics and Orthotics the Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics. This course offers practical experience, and is the only course of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region with institutions in Scotland and Sweden offering a similar program. Prosthetics and orthotics are clinical disciplines that deal with artificial limbs (prostheses) for people with amputations and supportive devices (orthoses) for people with musculoskeletal weakness or neurological disorders. Students study anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, prosthetic and orthotic prescription, and design and fabrication. They also develop strong practical skills in research methodology, clinical assessment and the application of prosthetic and orthotic techniques. Clinical placements make up a very important part of the program. Reminder: VTAC Change of Preference A reminder to all Year 12 students who made timely applications to VTAC that you can make changes to your preferences after Monday 24 November What if you think you won t get a place at university? There are many alternatives. Some suggestions are: Contact your Career Practitioner Apply for a related TAFE course if you have not done so already Apply for a course at Monash College or MIBT (see VTAC Guide) Complete a Diploma in Tertiary or Foundation Studies e.g. at Monash University, RMIT and Victoria University Nursing complete a Diploma of Nursing at TAFE Try for a Negotiated Offer in January (see VTAC website) Aim for a Supplementary Offer in January (see VTAC website) 17

18 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design & Technology The Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology is a one-year program that focuses on developing technical skills in patternmaking, garment construction and design, including CAD. The program is delivered in 40 weeks and followed up with a 10 week industry placement. Students learn how to analyse colour, style and fabric requirements to satisfy a design brief and plan for production, based on current industry standards. The course serves as an excellent pathway qualification into two premier Fashion degree programs offered at Box Hill Institute- the Bachelor of Fashion and the Bachelor of Fashion Merchandising. News from Monash University Diploma of Tertiary Studies (DoTs) The Diploma of Tertiary Studies (DoTS) is designed as an alternative pathway to university study. The program is particularly suited to students requiring additional learning support in their first year of study. The DoTS pathway equips students with the skills to write essays, undertake research, solve problems, think critically, develop projects, and communicate their ideas more effectively. This pathway opportunity is offered at the Peninsula campus and the Berwick campus of Monash University. Providing a direct pathway to Monash University, successful completion of DoTS allows students to apply to progress to the second year of over 30 Monash University degrees. Students will have the flexibility to choose a stream that interests them from Arts, Business, Education or Nursing. It is this stream that forms the first year of their degree, and determines which Monash degree they can pathway into. The advantages of the DoTS pathway: it s a pathway into the second year of your chosen degree it s an opportunity to explore academic options if you are uncertain about future career directions Entry requirements To be considered for entry, applicants must have successfully completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), or equivalent, and have attained a minimum English score of 25 (or 30 in EAL) and a minimum ATAR score of 50. Depending on the DoTS stream, there may be additional pre-requisites. Visit DoTs to find out more! Business and Economics 1+1 doesn t always = 2! Everybody knows one plus one equals two. But, when we re talking about a double degree at Monash, the maths is even simpler. A standard bachelor degree is three years, but in most cases students can graduate from a double degree in four years. Combining a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Economics with another degree, opens up a world of possibilities. Students can study a language, a second profession, a completely different area of business, or other areas they may be interested in, such as engineering, medicine, arts, law, and more. So how does it work? All Monash courses include compulsory core units (which students must do) and electives (which students can choose based on their interests). In a double degree, the compulsory units in one degree make up the electives in the other, and vice versa. So students will still study the core units to complete each course, but the units they study will count towards both degrees. 18

19 Monash offers combined degrees across all faculties and disciplines. Some examples of popular combinations include Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Engineering; Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce; and Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business. For more information on the double degree offerings visit Business & Economics ACUcom at the Australian Catholic University ACUcom is a department of the Australian Catholic University that delivers TAFE-level courses. These courses are complete qualifications but are also pathway programs into bachelor degrees at ACU. While the pathways are not guarantees, students who do well in the ACUcom courses are usually offered places in relevant bachelor programs. ACUcom courses are suited to students who Want a TAFE level qualification Do not get the required ATAR to go straight into their chosen bachelor degree Want to use the TAFE to university pathway to a bachelor degree Want to try an area of study but are not sure they want to commit to a 3-year course ACUcom offers three courses suitable for school leavers: Diploma of Nursing (Pathway into Bachelor of Nursing) Certificate in Exercise Science (Pathway into Bachelor of Exercise Science) Certificate III in Educational Support (Pathway into Bachelor of Education) For more information on these courses, the cost and how to apply acucom.melbourne@acu.edu.au or call (03) Diploma Screen and Media (Radio and Television) The Diploma Screen and Media (Radio and Television) is a practical introduction to radio and television presenting, and a pathway for students to try their hand at media production. In summary This is a one-year course based at the Chadstone Campus Students produce a magazine style show for Channel 31 called HIT TV Students produce radio shows in the Holmesglen Radio Studio This is a highly practical course offering experience both on air and behind the scenes Pathways for graduates include - Advanced Diploma in Radio at Australian Film Television and Radio School Bachelor of Screen at Holmesglen Institute (Waverley Campus) Bachelor of Media or Film at Deakin University, RMIT, Swinburne and La Trobe University Entry level employment via industry work placements For more information visit Diploma Screen and Media (Radio & Television) 19

20 News from Victoria University New Bachelor of Commerce (Applied Finance) in 2015 Are you interested in finance? The new Bachelor of Commerce (Applied Finance) to be offered at the City Flinders Campus could be the ideal course! The course gives students the opportunity of undertaking an overseas study tour, industry placements, workplacebased projects with authentic case-based scenarios, and the opportunity to take part in a mentoring program. It is anticipated that the clearly-in ATAR will be around 75. Bachelor of Youth Work Youth Workers make a difference in young people s lives! Graduates of Youth Work at VU gain employment in a wide range of jobs including juvenile justice, housing, local government, community recreation, outdoor education, drug & alcohol services, and alternative education programs. News from the University of Melbourne Pre-Vet Club If you are interested in becoming a veterinarian, or want to explore what it is to be a veterinarian, then the Pre-Vet Club is for you! Once enrolled in a Science degree at a university, and if intending studying post graduate veterinary science, students are invited to join the Pre-Vet Club. Visit Pre-Vet Club Pathway to Veterinary Science Students often ask if Bachelor of Agriculture is a pathway option to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). The answer is yes! Students who complete a major in Production Animal Health in their Bachelor of Agriculture degree can receive credit for up to 30 per cent of the first year of the four-year DVM. A study plan for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine can be found at Study Plan This, and other pathways to studying Veterinary Medicine at Melbourne can be found at Pathways to Veterinary Medicine Diploma of General Studies Your pathway into a degree at the University of Melbourne! The Diploma in General Studies is available to CSP students and provides a guaranteed entry into a University of Melbourne degree based on graded average scores. Full-time students undertake four subjects per semester for two semesters; part-time students undertake two subjects per semester for four semesters. There are two semesters each year. All students must complete the compulsory subject Academic writing and communication in their first semester. Completion of the Diploma in General Studies gives students guaranteed entry into the Bachelors of Agriculture, Science, Environments, Commerce and Biomedicine at the University of Melbourne. The Diploma of General Studies is a one-year full time course offered at Melbourne s Dookie Campus. To find out more visit Diploma of General Studies Science Experience 2015 RMIT s Science Experience is three fun-filled days of hands-on practical activities for students entering Year 10 in This very popular school holiday program allows Australia s next generation of curious scientists to go behind the scenes and sample the exhilarating world of science and technology. Students will perform experiments, participate in field trips, attend university lectures and experience three days of student life on campus. 20

21 Date: Tuesday 20 January Thursday 22 January Audience: Students entering Year 10 in 2015 Cost: $115 For further information and to register visit Science Experience and/or Science Experience - RMIT University Terms When students are looking in to university study, they often come across words or terms they are unfamiliar with. So, here are a few of the more commonly used terms to help students understand what is being talked about! Associated Degree - an associate degree is generally a two-year qualification that is made up of two-thirds of a bachelor degree, and may be offered by both TAFEs and universities. Students often use this as a stepping stone to the full Bachelor Degree. Assumed knowledge refers to subjects the university recommends or prefers a student to have studied at school before starting the course ATAR Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank the figure used by UAC and VTAC to calculate the entrance ranking for a university course Bachelor Degree the award/qualification a student gains when they have completed studies in an undergraduate course, which takes between 3 or 4 years of full-time study. This is the traditional starting point of a university qualification. Bridging Course an introductory course to help students achieve the preferred entry level to a degree, e.g. a bridging maths course for students who do not have the preferred maths but need it to access a course Census Date the last day a student can withdraw from their university course and not owe fees Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) a student s enrolment in a university degree for which the Commonwealth government makes a contribution towards the cost of that student s education (formerly known as a HECS place) Credit if a student has previously studied perhaps at TAFE and has Recognised Prior Learning (RPL), the student may be able to receive credit for a subject or subjects in their course. Also often referred to as Advanced Standing. Double degree a student can choose to complete a double degree this integrates studies in two degrees resulting in an award of two degrees, usually after a minimum of 4 years of study. Often also referred to as Combined Degrees. Defer a student may choose to delay starting their course. Deferring an offer of a place might mean delaying for 6, 12, 18 or 24 months. Deferment ensures the student is guaranteed their place in their selected course Elective a subject that is not core to the degree and is often from another faculty, e.g. a commerce student might choose psychology (from the Arts Faculty) as an elective Faculty a department within a university devoted to a particular area of study so, Faculty of Arts or Faculty of Science 21

22 HECS-HELP a loan scheme that assists students with a CSP place to pay their contribution. Students may choose to pay their fees upfront and receive a 10% discount, or choose to defer payment via the HECS-HELP loan scheme Honours many Bachelor degrees offer a fourth year called an Honours year. The Honours year allows students to further focus on a particular an area of interest. The Honours year can either be integrated into a 4-year Bachelor degree or be offered as a separate year after completion of a 3-year Bachelor degree Lecture a period of teaching given by a lecturer to a large group of students in a lecture theatre; can often be as many as 300 students in a lecture Major study an area within a course that allows in-depth study in a particular field. More than one major may be allowed in some courses Minor study a grouping of subjects allowing a broader understanding of a few subjects, with less emphasis on in-depth study Prerequisite a set of conditions usually a completion of a subject that must be met before enrollment in a subject or course is allowed. Transcript this is the university academic record each student receives, like a school report Tutorial a period of teaching given to a small group of students involving discussion and participation UAC Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) all students wishing to study at universities in ACT and NSW must apply online through UAC Undergraduate a student studying at university for a first level degree, e.g. a Bachelor degree VTAC Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) all students wishing to study at universities Victoria must apply online through VTAC Workplace learning practical training in a workplace, such as internships or practical work experience. This is a hands-on experience some universities call it Industry Based Learning or Work Integrated Learning 'The above information has been gathered from a range of sources including publicly available websites, institutional and organisational newsletters, student and career advisers and guidance officers. Every effort has been made to ensure the information provided is accurate and up-to-date at the time of publication.' 'The Career Information Bulletin can only be distributed and used by members of the school community of the school that has purchased membership to Options Career Information. Options Career Information does not give permission for any member to pass on its resources to any other organisation.' 22