Suzanne Cory High School Careers Newsletter
Issue 9 | Week 9 Term 2, 2015
Suzanne Cory High School CAREERS All students should now have registered for the UMAT. Late applications will not be accepted. The UMAT will be sat on Wednesday 29th of July. Our year ten students have been very proactive in seeking work experience placements. There is more than double the number of students participating in the program compared to last year! Well done and I am sure you will all do a great job representing Suzanne Cory High School in the workplaces you visit. Ms Chloe Baker Careers Coordinator 03 8734 2800 baker.chloe.c@edumail.vic.gov.au
Where Grads Go is an excellent resource for students as they consider their options for university study. Students are encouraged to browse the following link in order to make informed choices about what graduates earn, and which graduates secure employment soon after graduating, etc. Find out more at Where Grads Go
Career as an IT Manager According to the Job Guide, an Information Technology (IT) Manager plans, administers and reviews the acquisition, development, maintenance and use of computer and telecommunications systems within organisations. The IT manager is often the most senior person in the IT department and in large organisations may be called the IT Director or Chief Information Officer. An IT manager needs: • aptitude for technical activities • logical approach to the solution of problems • able to work independently or as part of a team • strong communication and negotiation skills • willing to update knowledge as technology changes • an interest in information technology and
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telecommunications • the ability to lead and motivate • problem-solving skills • excellent written and presentation skills Find out more by visiting Job Guide - Information Technology Victorian universities that offer specific undergraduate degrees in Information Technology include ACU, Charles Sturt, Deakin University, Federation University, La Trobe University, Monash University, RMIT, Swinburne University, and Victoria University. A comprehensive list of courses can be found at VTAC
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Three ways to become a teacher diverse as their interests. The two courses within a double degree are studied concurrently, so students graduate after four years with two degrees. At Monash University there are three different paths to becoming a qualified teacher. 1. Undergraduate single degree – Bachelor of Education (Honours) Students choosing this option start their education studies from day one. They can focus on a single sector (e.g. primary) or gain a dual-sector qualification (e.g. early years and primary).
3. Degree in another discipline followed by a Master of Teaching If a student later decides that they want to pursue a career in teaching, they can study the twoyear Master of Teaching after completion of an undergraduate degree. Visit Monash Education
2. Undergraduate double degree with Bachelor of Education (Honours) Students choosing this option will combine their studies in education with a second course such as science or arts, to build a qualification that is as
News from Swinburne University Aviation at Swinburne
Ready for your dreams to take flight? Discover an industry at the forefront of technology and business through a Swinburne aviation course. Explore aerodynamics, navigation, meteorology, aircraft mechanics and air law. Spend study time in the sky, not just the lecture theatre, and prepare to view the world from a whole new perspective. Browse Aviation at Swinburne to learn more about the course, connections to industry and career opportunities.
Biomedical Engineering at Swinburne
Biomedical engineering combines physical and biological science with engineering to develop new ways of helping people. In other words, biomedical engineering aims to improve human health by integrating engineering with biomedical science and clinical practice.
applications and challenges associated with biomedical engineering. Students learn how to develop and use new technologies such as medical, instrumentation and prosthetic devices that can be used to advance and improve health care and the quality of life in communities. Practical workshops and industry projects are key features of the course. This degree maximises a student’s career choices through a combination of the study of the physical aspects of human physiology and the related technologies for clinical care and biomedical monitoring. The VCE requirements for this course are Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in Mathematical Methods (CAS). Find out more at Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical)
The Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours) emphasises the application of electrical, electronics and systems engineering in medicine and biology. This allows students to explore the
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Pathway to Medicine at University of Queensland (UQ) The Doctor of Medicine (MD) offered at UQ at is a postgraduate-entry medical program – so, not accessible without first acquiring an undergraduate degree. UQ does, however, offer a pathway or provisional entry for school leavers. Applicants apply via QTAC and sit the UMAT while in their final year of secondary school. Provisional entry medicine students must complete their first degree at UQ within the minimum time specified with a program GPA of 5.00 in order to progress to the MD. Entry to the UQ Doctor of Medicine (MD) program does not require prerequisite bachelor courses (subjects) or specified prior degrees. However, it is recognised that science, biomedical science or health sciences degrees, are good preparation for medical study and a subsequent medical career.
UQ strongly recommends that students with these backgrounds also spend time studying social sciences and humanities, as these are also important foundations to medical study and a medical career. Similarly, it is strongly recommended that students without a science, biomedical science or health science degree, take some biomedical science courses in their first degree in order to adequately prepare themselves for the medical science that will commence in the MD from year 1. So, a minimum suggested study plan of appropriate preparation would include year 2 university level courses in Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry (and this implies completion of year 1 prerequisite courses for these year 2 level courses). Find out more at Medicine at UQ and Recommended Entry Pathways to UQ Medicine
News from Monash University Making Music with Technology
Creative Music Technology (CMT) is an exciting new specialisation within the Bachelor of Music offered at Monash. It focuses on the creative application of technology within professional music, sound, performance, broadcast, multimedia and research. CMT is unique in that students are required to be musically trained as well as having an interest in the relationship between music and technology. Graduates will be able to seek employment in areas of new media, composition, recording and performance creative industries. This includes careers such as sound engineering, computer music production and performance, as well as scoring and sound design for film and games. Entry requirements for the Bachelor of Music is 25 in English or 30 in EAL and a minimum ATAR of 70. Students are selected on the combined basis of ATAR and audition. To find out more visit Creative Music Technology
ENGenuITy Event
Information Technology and Engineering, hosted by the Monash Faculty of Information Technology and the Faculty of Engineering. The purpose of holding this female-only event is to inspire and encourage female students to pursue a career in Information Technology or Engineering. Students will have an opportunity to find out more about engineering and IT as fields of study, connect with like-minded people and discover the world of engineering and IT professionals. There will also be a line-up of hands-on activities that will expose students to the different fields of engineering and information technology. Year 10 girls with an aptitude for Maths, Science and Technology are encouraged to attend this free event. Date: Time: Venue: Registration:
Tuesday 30 June 2015 10.00am – 4.30pm (including morning tea and lunch) Monash University, Clayton Campus All interested girls need to register by Wednesday 24 June 2015 at ENGenuITy
ENGenuITy is an event for Year 10 girls interested in
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James Cook University
Snapshot of James Cook University (JCU) Quick Facts about JCU • JCU is 1 university in 2 countries with 3 campuses • JCU is the second-oldest university in Queensland • JCU is the leading university in the tropics • JCU has seven colleges o o o o o o o
Arts, Society and Education Business, Law and Governance Healthcare Sciences Marine and Environmental Sciences Medicine and Dentistry Public Health, Medical, and Veterinary Sciences Science, Technology, and Engineering
• JCU has a campus in Cairns, Townsville and Singapore • Some of the most popular courses offered at JCU include: Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Bachelor of Dental Surgery Bachelor of Physiotherapy Bachelor of Veterinary Science Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) • JCU has an excellent Student Exchange Program Students are encouraged to visit James Cook University for more information!
Fast Facts for Health Students JCU has five application-based programs: dentistry, physician assistant, medicine, physiotherapy and veterinary science. Students applying for one or more of these courses should take note of the following Top Tips for Written Applications: 1. Read and follow the instructions to the letter 2. Make sure to sign the Declaration, and have it witnessed by an authorized person 3. Check and double check before you send your application in, as JCU can only accept one copy of the application per student 4. Get the application in before the closing date – for everyone’s peace of mind! 5. Look for opportunities that indicate your commitment/motivation to study health (e.g. work experience, volunteer work, paid employment) etc. 6. Complete your answers within the space provided 7. Write neatly so your answers can be read! 8. Keep abreast of current events as you may be asked to give your opinion on these should you be invited to an interview (medicine specific) 9. Arrange no more than 3 letters of support - It is a competitive process so if you are asked to “Provide 3 Recommendations” select your best three – any extras will not be considered 10. Remember: your application is heavily weighted to get to interview stage. You must be passionate about indigenous, tropical and rural health and reflect this in your application. Visit JCU Health for more information!
News from RMIT Science in the City Lab Tours Students, parents and teachers are invited to visit RMIT’s cutting edge learning laboratories and discover the range of programs on offer including: biology, biotechnology, chemistry, environmental sciences, food science, nanotechnology and physics.
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Tour dates: Monday 29 June 2015, 11.00 am to 2.00 pm Monday 21 September 2015, 11.00am to 2.00pm Visit Science in the City Lab Tours Big Picture Experience 2015 RMIT University offers a number of free events designed to give students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to engage in real hands-on workshops, explore life on campus, and get behind the scenes. These
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events will run during the upcoming Term 2 school holidays. These activities are free but students are encouraged to register early as numbers are limited and these workshops are very popular. The following ‘Experience Days’ include – WORKSHOP
YEAR LEVELS
DATE
LOCATION
Business
10, 11 & 12
Monday 29 June
City Campus
Engineering
11 & 12
Monday 29 June
City Campus
Health and Medical Sciences
10, 11 & 12
Tuesday 30 June
Bundoora Campus
Justice and Legal
10, 11 & 12
Wednesday 1 July
City Campus
Music, Sound & Live Production
10, 11 & 12
Wednesday 1 July
City Campus
Science
10, 11 & 12
Wednesday 1 July
City Campus
Advertising, Marketing and PR
10, 11 & 12
Thursday 2 July
City Campus
Engineering
11 & 12
Thursday 2 July
Bundoora Campus
Sustainability
10, 11 & 12
Thursday 2 July
City Campus
Art and Design
10, 11 & 12
Friday 3 July
City Campus
Project Management
10, 11 & 12
Friday 3 July
City Campus
To register or to learn more, visit Big Picture Experience Days. University Experience Day University Experience Day is a hands-on, fun, free event, where students will be able to participate in a range of activities related to the course area of their choice. Students will have the opportunity to meet ACU staff and current students, mingle with other prospective students, and get a good feel for the Melbourne or Ballarat campus. The University Experience Day at the Melbourne Campus will take place on Monday 29 June 2015.
Students can choose workshops from a range of ACU study areas, including nursing, midwifery, business, paramedicine, education, physiotherapy, psychology, public health, exercise science, theology and lots more! Interested students in years 10 – 12 should register online now as places are limited and fill up fast! Visit and register at University Experience Day
Paralegal degrees in Victoria COURSE
PREREQUISITES
ATAR 2015
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in any other English
60 (G) 66.05 (M)
Criminology/IT Security
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in any other English
n/a (G) 60.25 (M)
Criminology/Psychological Science
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English
61.25 (G) 78.00 (M)
Forensic Science
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English
55.00 (G)
Forensic Science / Criminology
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English
66.85 (G)
Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 25 in English (any)
n/a (M)
Criminology
Criminal and Justice
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INSTITUTION Deakin University
Navitas College of Public Safety
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Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English
83.05 (M)
Criminology & Psychology
Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English
90.00 (M)
Legal and Dispute Studies
Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English
75.45 (M)
Legal Practice (Ass Degree)
Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in any other English
n/a (M)
Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English
72.50 (H)
Psychology and Forensic Science – Social Science
Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English
75.00 (H)
Security & Counter Terrorism - Arts
Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English
72.00 (H)
Security & Counter Terrorism – Social Science
Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English
72.45 (H)
Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in any other English
50.10 (F)
Legal Services
Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in any other English
58.05 (M)(F)
Legal Studies
Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in any other English
57.20 (F)
Psychology and Forensic Science – Arts
Criminal Justice Studies
RMIT University
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Swinburne University
Victoria University
M – Melbourne, G – Geelong, H – Hawthorn, F – Footscray Park Visit VTAC for a comprehensive list
Passion for Business (P4B) Program It’s not about ATAR it is about your Passion for Business! Do you have a passion for business? Are you a current Year 12 student (domestic or international) studying a business related subject at school and want to gain an early competitive edge? ACU believes passion and commitment to learning are important. P4B is a guaranteed early entry program designed to nurture your learning passion and give you a step up in your future business career. The benefits for successful applicants will be • Guaranteed* entry into the ACU Business or Commerce course (as offered through QTAC, UAC or VTAC) of their choice (*subject to meeting minimum requirements of ATAR 55 and a pass in Year 12 English) • Receive an Early Offer from ACU in September, before ATARs are released and well ahead of the usual Tertiary Admission Centre offer dates,
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securing a place to study before VCE exams are completed • Access to the Business mentoring program and business seminars and workshops with links to industry, corporations and organisations, opportunities at state, national and international level • Access to the Student Leadership Professional Development Program; consolidation of professional skills, leadership, ethical and sustainable decision making and communication skills • Textbook Voucher: ALL Semester 1 textbooks provided free! • Invitation to the welcome to ACU P4B event, includes transitional support program (high school to university) conducted on campus To apply, students must complete the P4B online application which closes on 31 August 2015. Visit P4B Application to apply!
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Days OPEN DAYS 2015 2015 Open INSTITUTION Australian Catholic University Melbourne Campus Ballarat Campus Australian National University
TIME
CONTACT DETAILS
10am – 4pm 10am – 3pm 10am – 4pm 2pm – 8pm
Sun 23 August Thurs 13 August
TBC 2pm – 6pm
Sat 22 August Sun 2 August Sun 9 August Sun 23 August Sun 30 August
11am – 3pm 10am – 3pm 9am – 3pm 9am – 4pm 10am – 3pm
16 July 13 August 17 September 22 October 19 November Sun 22 August
10am – 6.30pm
La Trobe University & La Trobe Melbourne Shepparton Campus Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus Bendigo Campus Mildura Campus Albury-‐Wodonga Campus Monash University Berwick Open House Peninsula Campus Clayton & Caulfield Campuses Parkville Campus (Pharmacy Focus) RMIT City, Bundoora & Brunswick Campuses
Fri 7 August Sun 9 August Sun 16 August Sun 19 August Fri 28 August Wed 29 July Sat 1 August Sun 2 August Sun 16 August Sun 9 August
TBC
4pm – 8pm 10am – 4pm 10am – 4pm 10am – 4pm 10am – 4pm
1800 666 274 www.monash.edu.au/openday
Swinburne University Hawthorn
Sun 2 August
10am – 4pm
1300 275 794 www.swinburne.edu.au/openday
University of Melbourne Parkville & Southbank Campuses Burnley Campus Victoria University Footscray Park campus William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Sun 16 August Sat 5 September Sun 23 August Sun 9 August
9am – 4pm 10am – 2pm 10am – 3pm 10am – 4pm
1800 801 662 https://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/exp lore/events/victoria_and_interstate/victori a/university_of_melbourne_open_day
Bond University
Box Hill Institute Central Queensland University (Melbourne)
Chisholm Institute Deakin University & MIBT Warrnambool Campus Geelong Campus (Waurn Ponds & Waterfront) Melbourne (Burwood) Campus Federation University of Australia Mount Helen Campus; SMB Holmesglen Institute Open Thursday’s – all campuses
JMC Academy
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DATE Sun 9 August Sun 30 August Sat 29 August Sat 25 July
10.30am – 3.00pm
1300 ASK ACU Email: opendayvic@acu.edu.au www.acu.edu.au/openday http://www.anu.edu.au/study/events/anu-‐ open-‐day-‐2015 1800 074 074 https://bond.edu.au/future-‐ students/study-‐bond/see-‐yourself/open-‐ day-‐bond-‐university 1300 269 445 www.boxhillinstitute.edu.au https://www.cqu.edu.au/calendar/event-‐ items/graduation/melbourne-‐open-‐ day?SQ_CALENDAR_DATE=2015-‐08-‐13 http://www.chisholm.edu.au/open 1800 334 733 http://openday.deakin.edu.au/
1800 333 864 http://federation.edu.au/future-‐ students/study-‐at-‐feduni/open-‐day 1300 MY FUTURE http://www.holmesglen.edu.au/open
1300 410 311 http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/o pen-‐days/register-‐for-‐our-‐next-‐open-‐day-‐ 2015.aspx 1300 135 045 http://www.latrobe.edu.au/openday
9925 2260 www.rmit.edu.au/openday
1300 VIC UNI www.vu.edu.au/open-‐day 1300 ANGLISS http://www.angliss.edu.au
Addresses of tertiary institutions are available via VTAC on www.vtac.edu.au or by ringing the institution directly or visiting their website.
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Getting the most out of an Open Day Most institutional Open Days are held in late July and August. However, you are more than welcome to contact an institution to arrange a visit any time. What happens on an Open Day? On Open Day you can visit an institution when it’s at its best. Everyone is there – academics, lecturers, current students and information officers. More importantly, you can talk with academics, lecturers and current students about what certain courses are actually like, and what is required to get into them. Who should attend an Open Day? Anyone who is considering studying at a tertiary level in the next few years should attend. Why should you attend an Open Day? Apart from the opportunity to obtain course information there are many other reasons why attending an Open Day is a good idea: • You are going to feel more comfortable arriving at a university or TAFE institute on the first day of classes if you have been there before. • What is really involved in the course or courses you are interested in? • If you have to move away from home, where are you going to live? • Will you be happier studying in a large metropolitan institution or a smaller, perhaps rural institution? • What does the place ‘feel’ like? Is it a bustling environment with lots of activity or a quieter, more relaxed campus set in landscaped grounds? • How are you going to get there? Is it close to public transport or should you start saving now for a car?
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If you don’t know the answers to any of these questions, then you should attend an Open Day! How to make the best of Open Days To make your Open Day visits fun and informative, here are some pointers: • Write down a list of questions you would like to ask about particular courses • Be there early. Crowds tend to develop as the day progresses • On arrival, get a map from a central point and ask for directions to the relevant faculties or schools • Ask questions! • Don’t spend the day collecting printed information only. Use the opportunity to speak directly with academics before applications close • Introduce yourself to selection officers if you feel it is appropriate, but don’t be pushy • Check out the residential colleges, if available. After all, it is you that will be living there. • Walk around the campus. Have a good look! See what sporting facilities and other services are available. Enjoy the visit! Not everyone can attend every Open Day and various Institutions hold their Open Days on the same date! If you can’t attend an Open Day and you are interested in a particular institution, you may visit at other times. If you wish to speak to a particular person, it is essential to make an appointment first.
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