Mr David Russell Curriculum Co-ordinator / Student Advisor UAC News Key Dates and Open Days Careers News 7 April 2016
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UAC Videos on UAC s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/uacinfo UAC A note about UMAT The Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) is used to assist with the selection of students into particular undergraduate medicine, dentistry and health science degree programs. Registrations for this year s test close on Friday 3 June 2016 and the test will be held on Wednesday 27 July 2016. There is only one sitting each year, so don t miss it. To find out if you are required to sit UMAT, check the undergraduate course search on our website or the My UAC mobile app. A special article about Medicine and Medical Sciences is in the UAC News March edition and is reproduced below
Information about Uni Offers The Good Universities Guide website has some questions and answers about Uni Offers. You may be interested to peruse the information. While it is a long way off, if you are wondering about Uni offers, some of this information may help you. To view their website, please visit http://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/latest-news/gettinginto-university/uni-offers-and-your-next-steps#.vvitz2dvxje
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BOSTES Up2now Program BOSTES offers the opportunity for students to have an online eportfolio to which results, achievements and awards can be added. The program is called Up2now. You can add a personal description, upload supporting evidence (documents, images and websites), and organise what you have done into customised portfolios that can be shared with prospective employers or education providers. To access the website for Up2now, visit https://www.up2now.net.au/dashboard For an information manual, visit https://www.up2now.net.au/files/up2now-student-user-guide.pdf If interested, see Mr Russell so he can send your details to BOSTES so an account can be created for you.
Plunge Friday 1, April 2016 It's April Already! What's Happening with Plunge? We'd love to have you and your friends along to our open night on the 25th May. Also, check out our new blog posts and follow the stories of our 2016 cohort. Join us on our Adventures This year the Plunge students are writing about their adventures each week on the Plunge Blog. Find out what we're up to, what the challenges are, and our response to each challenge we face. We will also have some guest writers sharing insight into topics relevant to Young Adults including leadership skills, missional attitudes, and finding relevance in traditions.
Think Education Group Day in the Life - Save the Date Our Day in the Life events give high school students an idea of what it is like to study and work in a particular field. Each faculty runs the Day in the Life slightly differently, the day s activities may include: Workshops, offsite visits to businesses, guest speakers and excursions. The dates are listed below Day in the life of a Designer Ultimo Campus, Sat 25th June. Details will be live on Billy Blue and CATC websites 20 April. Day in the life of a Beauty Therapist Pyrmont Campus, Sat 25th June. Details will be live on ANCB website 20 April. Day in the life of a Business Professional (Event Manager, Digital Marketer, Social Media Coordinator) The Rocks Campus, Tues 5th July. Details will be live on APM website 20 April. Day in the Life of a Hospitality Professional (Chef, Event Manager, Hotel Manager) The Rocks Campus, Wed 6th July. Details will be live on William Blue website 20 April.
William Angliss Institute News Hospitality and Tourism Update for our new intake for NICI Program We would like to update you with the new intake for the Skills for Success program that William Angliss Institute runs in partnership with the National Indigenous Culinary Institute (NICI). The next program commences on Monday 11th April and combines on-the-job training with a contemporary industry designed qualification. This is a 3 week program that will run mainly during the school holiday. Any students from school will then be offered work experience in the beginning of 2017 and an apprenticeship if they wish to continue. The culinary guardianship of some of Australia's top restauranteurs - from Rockpool Bar and Grill, Rockpool Est, Aria, Chiswick, North Bondi Fish, Icebergs Dining, Gowings Bar and Grill (QT), Fratelli Fresh, Cafe Sopra, Cafe Nice, China Doll, China Lane, Catalina Restaurant Rose Bay, Caveau, Bistro Moncur, Gardener's Lodge Cafe, Four in Hand, The European and Rosetta Ristorante. If you have any questions, or have any students interested, please do not hesitate to contact Stacey staceyn@angliss.edu.au, or call 02 9125 5110.
Trial-a-trade is starting soon! The first session of the complimentary school holiday workshops at William Angliss Institute is starting soon! It is a perfect opportunity for students who are interested in Foods, Travel and Tourism, Events and Hospitality to get hands on experience in these fields that they are passionate about. If you are interested in cookery, patisserie, coffee or hospitality, please book now to save a spot! Patisserie class is extremely popular this year and if you would like to know more about available sessions or classes, please feel free to contact Stacey by email staceyn@angliss.edu.au, or call 02 9125 5110. The program is running at our Sydney campus, which is located in the heart of Surry Hills. Families are welcome to participate.
Apprenticeship Information Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service Top Ten Website Content Views in 2015 The Job Pathways Charts, Practice Aptitude Quizzes, and Field Officer Briefs are just some of the popular resources available on the www.aatinfo.com.au and www.aapathways.com.au websites. The following lists show the most popular industries users search for through these resources. Job Pathway Charts (www.aapathways.com.au/jpc) 1. Community Services 2. Travel & Tourism 3. Business Services 4. Construction & Plumbing 5. ElectroTechnology 6. Health 7. Agriculture & Horticulture 8. Information & Communication Technology 9. Automotive Retail, Service & Repair 10. Metals & Engineering Practice Aptitude Quizzes (www.aapathways.com.au/quizzes) 1. Electrical 2. Construction 3. Automotive 4. Hospitality 5. Business Services 6. Information Technology 7. Engineering 8. Plumbing 9. Beauty & Personal Services 10. Retail Field Officer Briefs (www.aatinfo.com.au/fob) 1. Business Services 2. Construction & Plumbing Services 3. Automotive Retail, Service & Repair 4. Community Services 5. Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation & Land Management 6. Tourism, Hospitality & Events 7. Health 8. Metal & Engineering 9. Information Technology 10. Maritime
Try a Skill Event 16 June 2016 For students wanting to investigate various trade skills a special event is held each year by Central Coast Group Training (CCGT) that allows students to find out about and try four trade areas from a large selection on offer. The event is called Try a Skill and is being held this year on Thursday 16 th June at Ourimbah TAFE campus. Students wanting to attend do so at their parents discretion and need to meet at the venue and organise their own transport after the event (e.g. parents to arrange transport for their child). Assuming GPCC students book to attend, Mr Russell will be in attendance on the day at the venue to assist students if any needs arise. If you would like to participate, please print the expression of interest form (included further below) and obtain a photo consent form from Mr Russell both of these need to be returned to him before 13 th May. The flyer below provides further details of the event.
General News Southern Cross University to launch new-look Bachelor of Music degree in 2017 The degree prepares students for a portfolio career in music with the flexible course structure offering study across performance, song-writing/composition, music education, sound production, new media arts and screen. Students with strong performance or song-writing/ composition abilities can audition to receive more intensive tuition to develop their skills in a specialist area scu.edu.au/music REINSW- Certificate of Registration course. If you are looking for a career in real estate, the first step is to complete the Getting Started Essentials Certificate of Registration Course with REINSW. This course will give you the knowledge and skills you need to be confident and capable in listing, selling, renting and managing property. For more information and to enrol please visit http://reinsw.com.au Sydney TAFE Online and in time! Sydney TAFE has released a suite of fully online courses at http://online.sydneytafe.edu.au Studying online with Sydney TAFE means everything is tuned to the real world, real skills. It s only the possibilities that are unreal. When you study online with Sydney TAFE you can be anywhere. Except alone. With Sydney TAFE online courses, you are provided with support at each step. Design Open Day - Billy Blue College & CATC High School students can explore our campus, find out about design courses, early entry program and scholarships. Also chat with current students, make friends and have fun. Date: Sat 30 April 2016, Time: 10am-2pm, Location: 46-52 Mountain Street, Ultimo RSVP to receive a program of the day: www.billyblue.edu.au/news-events/upcoming-events/sydney/open-day-sydney William Blue College Open Day - Hospitality, Events, Tourism & Business Management Sat 30 April 2016, 10am-2pm, 1-5 Hickson Rd, The Rocks High School students can explore our campus, find out about courses, early entry program and scholarships. Also meet lecturers, chat with current students, make friends and have fun. RSVP to receive a program of the day: www.williamblue.edu.au/about/events-and-workshops/open-daysydney APM College & Torrens University Business Open Day - Business, Commerce, Events, Marketing & PR Sat 30 April 2016, 10am-2pm, 1-5 Hickson Rd, The Rocks High School students can explore our campus, find out about studying business in 2017, early entry program, diploma to degree pathways and scholarships. Also meet lecturers, chat with current students, make friends and have fun! RSVP to receive a program of the day: http://www.apm.edu.au/about-apm/upcoming-events Automotive Apprenticeship Career Pathways Are you starting to look for work but are frustrated as you don t have the necessary experience? Automotive Apprenticeship may be a solution! AGT recruit and employ for a range of Automotive Industry roles that include Mechanical, Motorcycle, Spare Parts and Panel + Paint. For career path information please contact 029796 3655. Year 12 students studying medicine, dentistry or optometry 2017 may need to sit UMAT Year 12 students with an interest in studying medicine, optometry or dentistry in 2017 may need to have a UMAT score on top of their grade 12 results to apply to these university courses. UMAT registrations are now open. https://www.myhealthcareer.com.au/medicine/umat-2016-registrations National Youth Science Forum 2017 Do you have students in year 11 who are good at science and would like to know more about tertiary study and careers in STEM fields? Applications are currently open for National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) 2017 program - a 12 day summer program for students entering year 12. Info www.nysf.edu.au
NSW Government s $1000 Jobs of Tomorrow Scholarships People with skills in science technology engineering or mathematics (STEM) are in high demand The NSW Government s $1000 Jobs of Tomorrow Scholarships aim to boost the number of students enrolling in STEM vocational courses to help meet demand from industry and prepare students for future job opportunities Further details can be found www.smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au/for-students/scholarships/jobs New in 2017: Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management, University of Sydney In 2017, The Faculty of Pharmacy will introduce a new five-year Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management degree. This innovative course provides students with a unique combination of pharmacy as well as business knowledge and skills. More information on the Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management can be found at: http://sydney.edu.au/courses/bachelor-ofpharmacy-and-management/ Sydney TAFE now offers Degrees More practical, smaller class sizes and support. Degree of Accounting, the Bachelor of Applied Finance (Financial Planning), the Bachelor of Applied Management, and the Bachelor of Property Valuation. Please call (02) 9217 4811 for more information. ACTT Auditions. Actors College of Theatre and TV 12 April and 24 May Auditions for the Advanced Diploma of Stage and Screen Acting and Advanced Diploma of Music Theatre. http://www.actt.edu.au/admissions/auditions Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia Open House 26 and 27 August 2 Short Street, Surry Hills For bookings phone 1300551433 or email enquiry@whitehouse-design.edu.au You don't need a degree to be an event manager College of Event Management specialises solely in event management courses. Diploma of Events and Certificate III in Events are nationally recognised with practical, relevant, hands-on, industry approved experience that leads to employment within the event management industry. Meet graduates here www.collegeofeventmanagement.com.au/meet-jade-johnston/ Careers in the Sign and Graphic Design Industry Available apprenticeships with career advice on the trade. http://www.signcareers.com.au/ Hobsons Course Finder Year 12 Survival Tips http://www.hobsonscoursefinder.com.au/latest-news/getting-into-university/year-12-survival-tips Changes to Police Officer Recruitment Process No academic requirement minimum. Introduction of a University Certificate in Workforce Essentials. Entrance exam is now known as the Police Entrance Exam. Copies of transcripts and other mandatory documents to be certified by Justice of the Peace. Online application via JobsNSW. A case officer will then contact applicants. http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/recruitment/home UTS 2017 Undergraduate Course Guides Visit http://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/undergraduate/essential-information/uts-courses/course-guides
UTS Discover Sessions Nursing 16 June, 20 July, 16 November at 5.30pm Midwifery 28 April. 5.30pm Workshops in nursing or midwifery learning about courses and career paths. http://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/health/about-health/events-and-brochures/discover-sessions University of Notre Dame A Day in the Life of a Nursing Student 6 July. 10.30am to 2.00pm 160 Oxford St, Darlinghurst Clinical workshop activities, tour and hear lectures, meet students. Registration form here. http://www.nd.edu.au/events/2016/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-nursing-student Pathways to University Information Session University of Notre Dame 19 April Students can find out about pathways to Uni at Notre Dame. The Foundation Year program (delivered over two semesters) and Tertiary Enabling Program (delivered over one semester) are ideal ways for students to transition from school into university study, providing valuable academic and study assistance. Call 02 8204 4404 or email sydney@nd.edu.au University of Sydney Camden Open Day 10 June. 9.30am to 2.25pm 410 Werombi Road, Camden, NSW Fun workshops in natural science areas. $15 per student. Contact Science Alliance on 9114 0825 or email: science.alliance@sydney.edu.au http://sydney.edu.au/science/outreach/high-school/camden-open-day/ University of Newcastle HSC Music Day Apply by 8 April 6 May. 9.00am to 2.30pm Conservatorium of Music, Corner Auckland and Laman Streets, Newcastle Yr 11 or 12 Music students see Encore nominees performances, advice from HSC markers with musicology and aural skills workshops. $40 per student http://www.newcastle.edu.au/events/community-and-alumni/hsc-music-day-2016 US Standardised Test New Requirements New requirements for the SAT and ACT for students interested in university in the US. http://www.internationallyeducated.com.au/#!learn/cfpx Graduate Opportunities 2016 ebook Jobs directory from graduate and undergraduate programs. http://www.graduateopportunities.com/free-downloads/ebooks/ Graduate Careers Australia Career Profiles University graduates give insight into their industries. http://www.graduatecareers.com.au/careerplanningandresources/careerprofiles/index.htm Sydney Flight College Theory Courses PPL Theory Course 9 April 5 weeks. Saturdays. 9am to 4pm. CPL Flight Rules and Air Law 18to 22 April 5 days. Ultimo. 9am to 5pm. BAK Theory Course 30 April 5 weeks. Saturdays. 9am to 4pm. http://www.sfcaero.com.au/
The Academy for Makeup Artist School Holiday Courses Makeup Career Course 11 to 13 April. 10.30am to 4.30pm Intro to Special FX 17 April. 10.30am to 4.30pm Advanced Special FX 19 to 22 April. 10.30am to 4.30pm Personal Grooming Workshop 15 April.10.30am to 4.30pm http://www.tafmua.com.au/ AIT Free Digital Workshops 16 April, 30 April, 28 May, 25 June. 9.30am to 4.00pm Learn game design, concept art, film editing and 3D animation introductory skills. http://www.ait.nsw.edu.au/free-day-courses-sydney/ The Green Army Employment program to develop skills in the environment conservation. View current projects at: http://www.environment.gov.au/land/green-army Youth InterACT Scholarship Receive up to $500 to support your attendance to programs that assist learning, sport, personal or career. Applications assessed on the last Friday of April, June, August, October and December. Apply two weeks prior. http://www.communityservices.act.gov.au/ocyfs/youth-interact/grants-and-scholarships Apprenticeship Central For full- and part-time apprenticeships and school-based apprenticeships opportunities. http://www.apprenticeshipcentral.com.au/ MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees Apprenticeships and traineeships in Sydney or the Hunter Valley in building and construction, electrical, engineering, automotive, administration and air-conditioning and refrigeration. https://www.migas.com.au/vacancies/new-south-wales/ Where to Get Design Jobs Karl Von Busse Institute of Design advice. http://info.karlvonbusse.com/blog/where-to-get-design-jobs-in-sydney-and-worldwide Health Careers Kit Health programs guide for NSW including options to assist rural students with university. https://rcs.med.unsw.edu.au/health-careers-kit Minerals Tertiary Education Council Mining and mineral courses, webinars and occupation advice guide. http://www.mtec.org.au/home Animal Logic Work Experience Opportunity for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 http://www.animallogic.com/careers/work-experience