Careers News 15 2018

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CAREERS NEWS NEWSLETTER VOLUME XXXV Nº 34 CRN 26 th 26 October, 2018

UTS – Discover Nursing Information session November 14, 5.30pm | UTS Building 10. Ultimo Open to High School Students and parents more than welcome to attend.

Find out more - https://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/health/why-health-uts/events-andbrochures/discover-sessions UNSW ALTERNATIVE ADMISSIONS SCHEMES Faculty of Engineering Admissions Scheme (FEAS) Applications are now open and will close Friday, 30 November.

Art & Design Portfolio Entry Portfolio submissions are now open and will be accepted until 11:59pm, Friday 30 November.

Built Environment Alternative Admission Scheme Applications are now open and will close Friday, 16 November 2018 at 6pm.

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION DAYS – AFTER ATARS ARE RELEASED Several universities are holding Information Days for HSC students directly after the ATARs are released in December. These will allow students to make enquiries about courses, offers, etc. Some details are below, or check on individual university websites for more information: UTS – Info Day December 15 | UTS UTS Info Day is your last chance to visit the campus before UAC preferences close the following day. Attend an info session or chat with staff and students. Ask those last-minute questions before you lock in your uni choice.

Find out more - https://infoday.uts.edu.au/

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University of Sydney Info Day – Save the Date Saturday 15 December | 9.30am—3pm Camperdown/Darlington Campus, University of Sydney Info Day allows you to get answers to all your questions below finalising your main round preferences. More information to come.

Find out more - https://sydney.edu.au/study/admissions/events-for-students/undergraduateevents.html Australian Catholic University - Know Your Options Info Session December 13 – 14 | North Sydney Campus Come along to Know Your Options, our information sessions where you can talk to experts about your course and career path, learn about alternative entry and admission pathways, explore our campus, and meet staff and students.

Find out more https://www.acu.edu.au/connect_with_acu/events/north_sydney/know_your_options_informa tion_sessions_-_north_sydney2 Macquarie University – Scholarships and Grants Macquarie has a generous domestic coursework scholarships program. Some scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need and/or other hardship while others recognise factors such as academic excellence, community involvement, leadership potential or sporting achievement.

Find out more - https://www.mq.edu.au/study/why-study-here/scholarships/domesticscholarships-and-grants Macquarie University – Faculty of Science & Engineering Academic Achievements Entry Scholarships Available now for undergraduate students commencing studies in Session 1, 2019.

Find out more - https://www.mq.edu.au/study/why-study-here/scholarships/domesticscholarships-and-grants/details/faculty-of-science-and-engineering-academic-achievemententry-scholarships UCAT Medical School Test Prep – Free Question Bank Receive access to Kaplan's UKCAT Question Bank for free! It provides 3 full-length practice tests and over 2500 test-like practice questions Access it here Applying for Med Guide – the Australian Medical Students’ Association The Applying for Med Guide was compiled entirely by medical students, who have volunteered their own time in researching medical schools, looking for the most current information, and assembling this guide to its current form.

Read it here - https://www.amsa.org.au/applying4medguide

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Torrens University – Health Open Day January 19 | Sydney Tour our campuses, labs and clinics, join interactive workshops and speak to course and career advisors.

Find out more - https://www.torrens.edu.au/about/events-and-workshops - all Torrens University – Business Open Day January 19 | Sydney Hear from our industry-experienced Program Directors, chat to our course & Career Advisors and even secure an offer on the day.

Find out more - https://www.torrens.edu.au/about/events-and-workshops - all Torrens University – Design & Technology Open Day January 19 | Sydney Learn about our creative courses in Graphics/Communications, Interiors, Photography, Fashion, Digital Media and Gaming. Watch awesome presentations and dive into some creative activities.

Find out more - https://www.torrens.edu.au/about/events-and-workshops - all Girls’ Programming Network The Girls' Programming Network is a group of women and girls into computer science, programming and information technology. We run workshops once per school term for high school girls! We've written games, made interactive websites and taken apart computers!

Check out the past projects to see what girls have done, and what you could be doing.

Their upcoming November workshop is already booked out – but you can go on the waiting list to be the first to know about upcoming events and workshops - Join our mailing list.

Find out more - https://sites.google.com/site/girlsprogrammingnetwork/

US Sport Scholarships – Info Sessions with Crimson Education Row, swim, run and score for top US colleges! Learn how to get recruited for universities like Harvard, Stanford, Duke, UCLA and the importance of academics at this free US Sport Scholarship info session. Perfect for students who are in the 1st teams at school or have competed at state level in any of the 24 scholarship eligible sports. Register today!

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TAFE AND APPRENTICESHIPS NEWS The Top 5 careers in Tourism, Hospitality and Events – from TAFE NSW If your students have a passion for tourism, hospitality and events, then they are going to enter an exciting and dynamic career that shows huge growth over the next three years.

Check out the top five career areas that represent the largest employment opportunities in this industry:

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1. Chef – 65% of advertised positions went unfilled in 2017 2. Waiter 3. Bar Attendant 4. Cafe / Restaurant Manager 5. Conference and Event Organiser Take a further look at the Tourism, Hospitality and Events Career Snapshot to discover how many jobs were posted, the average salary and the TAFE NSW pathways for these and more career opportunities.

TAFE NSW – Information Week 2019 January 21 – 25 | TAFE NSW Come along to TAFE NSW's Information Week from 21-25 January to explore your course and career options for 2019. Our program of events includes info sessions, campus tours, and live demos – program to be released soon. Talk to our teachers, career counsellors, find out about scholarships, support services, and much more.

Find out more - https://www.facebook.com/events/477772419408283/

Why Become an Electrician? NECA –Training & Apprenticeships Work on multi-storey buildings, shopping centres, apartments and houses. 

Installation of main and sub-main switchboards

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Power and lighting systems

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Emergency and exit lighting

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Installation of powerpoints and power supplies to specialised equipment.

The telecommunications industry is always evolving in phone, optical fibre systems and internet connected devices. 

Computer cabling design and installations

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Telephone/voice systems design and installations

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Optical fibre communication technology

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Building management systems

Install, maintain and repair electrical systems in the growing field in renewable energy systems. 

Solar panel installations

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Battery backup systems

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Smart Grid technology

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Installation and testing of renewable energy equipment and systems

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Aiming high? Working on the transmission of electricity from power stations through high voltage transmission networks to distribution to homes and business via sub stations could be just what you are looking for.

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Or go deep and be a cable jointer looking after the insulated power supply and control cables installed in under-ground pipes.

https://www.necatraining.com.au/electrical-apprentices/ Essential Energy –Apprenticeships If working outdoors in a team environment appeals to you, an apprenticeship with us might be the perfect way to kick start your career. All apprenticeship roles are a four-year program which works towards a trade qualification while learning on-the job. Your apprenticeship journey will be supported by a great crew and a professional training team. We are offering apprenticeships in the following roles: Powerline Worker Powerline Workers are responsible for building, improving and maintaining the poles and wires that deliver electricity to our customers.

Zone Substation Electrical Technician Zone Substation Electrical Apprentices are responsible for the safe and reliable operation of high voltage switch-gear, transformers and associated electrical circuits. https://www.essentialenergy.com.au/careers/apprenticeships Hitachi – Apprenticeship Program 2019 – Sydney As part of our 2019 Apprenticeship Intake, we are offering the Nationally Accredited Trade Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (Heavy Duty Diesel Fitter) Apprenticeship.

Based in Revesby (Sydney) this exceptional opportunity is perfect for any candidate who is hungry to learn and wanting to develop a fulfilling and long-term career. http://m.hitachicareers.com.au/job/apprenticeship-program-2019-plant-mechanic-sydneyservice-maintenance-trades-other-revesby-nsw-australia-ds000227/8ae5a5ea-b707-11e885c8-bc764e10a8d2

PRIVATE COLLEGES AIE – Open Day-3D Animation, Game Design or VFX For Film 17 November The day will include presentations on different areas of industry to get into as well as information about AIE full-time and part-time courses and entry requirements. Student work will be on display and teachers will be available to speak with you one on one about our courses and how AIE can get you into a creative career. https://aie.edu.au/aie_event/open-day/ AIE – Online Experience Day 24 November If you have ever wanted to study 3D animation, game design or VFX for film online with AIE then the Online Experience Day is an ideal opportunity to find out more. Course overview sessions will be running on the range of online courses in 3D animation, game art, game

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programming and game design offered by AIE. You will get to participate in workshops, guest speaker talks and much more. https://aie.edu.au/aie_event/online-experience-day/ SAE Qantm – Info Night 22 November If you're considering studying creative media, Animation, Audio, Design, Film or Games, this evening will provide information about courses and allow you to speak to current students. https://sae.edu.au/news-and-events/events/ YEAR 10 STUDENTS AT UNSW ENGINEERING INFORMATION DAY On Wednesday 24th October, five Year 10 students (Reece Malanos, Thomas Mouratidis, George Stavrou, Michael Xeras and Paul Bessiris), attended the UNSW campus for their Engineering Information Day. During the day, they listened to current university students about their experiences in their engineering courses and the achievements of past students, as well as hearing about all the other different engineering courses on offer. The students then participated in three different workshops, including Civil Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering.

The students conducted themselves in a mature and enthusiastic manner, eagerly undertaking challenges and hands-on activities and observing some exciting research projects. They found the day very informative and worthwhile and it increased their interest in engineering as a future career.

Some of the Year 10 students undertaking the “bridge challenge” in Civil Engineering Ms G. Hakos Careers Adviser

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