Career Information No 22 2018

Thomas Reddall High School Careers Information No 22 2018

APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS

• Fee-Free Apprenticeships – 100,000 new Apprentices funded by ‘Smart and Skilled NSW' www.vet.gov.au/fee-free  132811

   

• HIA (Housing Industry Association) – Trades Career Event – Careers in the Building Industry, Sept 13 018, Novotel Sydney Olympic Park https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hia-trades-career-event-tickets-47702937771 www.hia.com.au

   

• Australian Refrigeration Council – Climate Control Industry – Without the Climate Control Industry you could not grab a cold drink from the fridge and you could not escape from the freezing weather outside without indoor heating in your home. In addition, surgical operations and the transport of food rely on the necessity of refrigeration. The Climate Control Industry is ever growing. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning are occupations in demand, with a wide array of Career Pathways e.g. own your own business, work for a big firm specializing in building management, or focus on supplying medical equipment for surgical operations, or become a project manager overseeing large developments. In addition, your skills are easily transferable all over the world. Study Certificate III Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, or an Engineering Degree www.arcltd.org.au/careers 1300884483 ARC (Australian Refrigeration Council)

   

• Sydney Trains – Apprenticeships available https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/sydney-trains-apprenticeship-2019-117838 Opportunities include Telecommunications, Signal Fitting, Signal Electrical, Substations, Rail Traction, Automotive Electrical, High Voltage Cables, Rail Maintainer (Fitter or Electrical) https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains

   

• Electrical Group Training (EGT) – Apprenticeships and Traineeships www.egt.net.au   

• Australian Training Company – Apprenticeships: Flooring, Parks and Gardens, Landscape, Wall and Floor Tiling, Civil Construction, Automotive Mechanical, Electrical Fitter, Sheet Metal. Traineeships: Aged Care, Sport and Recreation, Lifeguard, Drafting, Marketing and Communication, Leisure and Health, Information Technology, Engineering Drafting, Business https://austrg.com.au Click on ‘Job Vacancies' http://austrg.com.au/job-vacancies

   

• Australian Industry Group – Build an Apprenticeship or Traineeship Career http://www.aigroupapprentices.com.au/build-a-career

   

• My Gateway - Apprenticeships: Bricklaying, Carpentry, Electrical, Fitter Machinist, Greenkeeping, Horticulture, Painting and Decorating. Traineeships: Business Administration, Childcare. www.mygateway.org.au Resumes to jobs@mygateway.org.au

   

1. Australian College of Applied Psychology – Information Sessions http://www.acap.edu.au  Study Psychology, Counselling, Criminology and Justice, Social Work

    

2. Australian Defence Force Academy, UNSW Canberra. Information for Future Undergraduate Students http://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/study/undergraduate/defence/apply-now

    

3. Australian Maritime College – Short Courses https://www.amc.com.au

    

4. Central Queensland University – Online Open Days https://www.cqu.edu.au/campaigns/open-days

    

5. Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand www.charteredaccountantsanz.com

    

6. Fair Work Ombudsman – Australian Government – Helping Employers and Employees understand and follow Australian Workplace Laws https://www.fairwork.gov.au

    

7. Ground Cover Magazine – Grains Research and Development Corporation www.grdc.com.au 

    

    

8. Indigenous Students – Accor Hotels – Indigenous Employment Program – Careers in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry www.accorhotels.com    

    

9. Information Technology Careers www.careersfoundation.com.au www.thebigdayin.com.au

    

10. Is Social Media Bad for Us? – University of Technology Sydney, July 31 018, 6-7.30pm https://www.uts.edu.au

     

11. Le Cordon Bleu Australia – Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts www.cordonbleu.edu/australia Bachelor of Business Scholarships (International Hotel Management, International Restaurant Management) https://www.cordonbleu.edu/australia/scholarships-australian/en Also offered are Diploma of Hospitality Management, Certificate III in Patisserie and Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

     

12. Macleay College – Open Day Aug 11 018 – Careers in Journalism, Advertising, Digital Media, Marketing, Business, Public Relations, Sports Business, Entrepreneurship, Event Management, and Accounting https://www.macleay.edu.au/events/open-day-industry-panel-sydney

     

13. Macquarie University – Open Day Sat Aug 18 018, 10am – 4pm www.mq.edu.au any questions futurestudents@mq.edu.au 0298506767

     

14. Parents – "PARENTS ARE THE NUMBER ONE INFLUENCE ON A STUDENT'S CAREER PLANNING." Career Industry of Australia

     

15. Raffles College of Design – Early Entry Applications – NOW OPEN www.raffles.edu.au

     

16. School Leavers – It is a great time to be studying ENGINEERING (e.g., New Mining Projects require Engineers – and plenty of them!) Study at TAFE https://www.tafensw.edu.au/courses or University.

     

17. Science in Focus – National Science Week Ultimate Trivia Super UTS Challenge. Register by Fri Aug 3 018 science@uts.edu.au

     

18. Student Exchange – WEP (World Education Program) – 26 countries www.wep.org.au

     

19. Sydney University – Innovation Week – Re-Engineering Humanity www.sydney.edu.au

     

20. TAFE OPEN DAY – Saturday Aug 18 018, 10am-2pm www.tafensw.edu.au/open-day (Ultimo Campus Open Day will be held on Aug 25 018.)

     

21. The Coffee School – Barista Course and Coffee Art Course as well as RSA, RCG, Bar and Cocktail Course, Food Safety Supervisor Course, and Food Hygiene Course https://ww.coffeeschool.com.au 0416073071

     

22. The Good Careers Guide https://www.goodcareersguide.com.au

     

23. The Hotel School – The Tourism and Hospitality Industry will create more than 120,000 NEW JOBS by 2020 www.hotelschool.scu.edu.au

     

24. Torrens University – Sydney Campus – Design and Technology Open Day, and Health Open Day, Aug 4 018 www.torrens.edu.au

     

25. UNSW Law Admission Test (LAT) www.latreg.acer.edu.au

     

26. UOW Early Admission https://www.uow.edu.au/early

     

27. Vocational Education and Training (VET) – Lots of Career Pathways including Finance, Technology, Engineering, Aviation and many more, as well as Traditional Trades https://www.training.nsw.gov.au/vet

     

28. Vocational Education and Training www.vet.nsw.gov.au/news

     

29. Year 10 – TAFE NSW – OPTIONS AFTER COMPLETING Year 10 – https://www.tafensw.edu.au/study/pathways/school-to-tafe

     

30. Year 10 – Warakirri College – HSC classes for Year 11 2019 commence Nov 19 018 – ENROL BY AUG 3 018. The College is a different kind of school where students are encouraged to be themselves as they study in a flexible adult learning environment www.warakirri.college.nsw.edu.au 0299143250

     

1. Year 10, 11 and 12 – CREATIVE CAREERS EXPO – CAMPBELLTOWN ARTS CENTRE Aug 16 018, 9.30am – 3pm. Enquiries – Edwina Hill 0246454298 FREE EVENT BUT BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au 

    

2. Year 10, 11, 12 2019 – TAFE NSW TVET COURSES FOR COMENCEMENT IN 2019 – See the TVET 2019 Guide for a list of courses https://www.tafensw.edu.au/study/types-courses/tvet

    

3. Year 11 and 12 – Design and Technology Competition – The Bright Awards – Now open and will close Dec 1 018 – Graphic Design, Web and Interactive, Photography, Animation, Games, Fashion and Interior Design. Monetary prizes http://www.brightawards.com.au

    

4. Year 11 and 12 – Western Sydney University Open Day, Sunday Aug 19 018, Parramatta South Campus https://www.westernsydney.edu.au.future.html

    

5. Year 12 – EAS (Educational Access Schemes) NOW ONLINE, as part of a student's UAC Application. Once students have submitted their undergraduate application, they will have the option to access, immediately, the EAS application via the "Apply for EAS" button (OR students can log back in to their undergraduate application at any time to apply for EAS.) Applicants will be able to download the necessary forms, including the Educational Impact Statement (EIS) form, to give to their school, and then upload their completed application when done. www.uac.edu.au

    

6. Year 12 – HSC Exam Tips – Information sessions providing strategies for answering multiple choice, short answer and extended responses more effectively. Also tips on managing anxiety. Workshops at 10am and 3pm at the University of Wollongong Open Day, Sat Aug 11 018 www.uow.edu.au

    

7. Year 12 – Not sure what to do after the HSC? University of Wollongong FREE one-on-one Careers Counselling at the UOW Open Day, Sat 11 Aug 018. Find out which degrees match your passion and interest www.uow.edu.au

    

8. Year 12 - Society and Culture – HSC Enrichment Day, Western Sydney University, Liverpool Campus, Aug 31 018 www.westernsydney.edu.au

    

9. Year 12 – Southern Cross University Special Bonus Schemes https://www.scu.edu.au

    

10. Year 12 – SRS (Schools Recommendation Schemes) – Schemes used by institutions to make EARLY OFFERS of undergraduate admission to Year 12 students. Institutions will then make offers on the SRS criteria and/or ATAR and/or Equity criteria. SRS IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL COURSES. See https://www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/scholarships-and-schemes/schools-recommendation-schemes/institution-specific-srs-criteria and you can also download the "Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS) 2018" booklet https://www.uac.edu.au/assets/documents/srs/Schools-Recommendation-Schemes-2018-19.pdf SRS applications open Wed Aug 1 018 and close at midnight Fri Sept 28 018

     

11. Year 12 – UAC New Course Recommendation Service – for Year 12 students, to help them choose their preferences based on the subjects they are studying for the HSC. Following the recommendations has a strong correlation with subsequent retention and success at university. The tool should be available in October 2018, in advance of preference deadlines for the major Year 12 Offer Rounds www.uac.edu.au

     

12. Year 12 – University of Notre Dame Early Offer – Secure your place www.notredame.edu.au/study/early-offer-sydney

     

13. Year 12 – University of Sydney - Scholarships Information Evening Aug 14 018 www.sydney.edu.au

     

14. Year 12 – University of Wollongong – Early Admission – Attend an Early Admissions application information session at UOW's Open Day Sat Aug 11 018. Hear from the people who assess applications and conduct the interviews. ALSO, hear from Early Admission Alumni who have previously been successful in the application and interview process www.uow.edu.au

     

15. Year 12 – University of Wollongong Open Day https://openday.uow.edu.au Use the DAY PLANNER to make the most of your day.

     

16. Year 12 – UOW Early Admission – Select a Study Area: Arts and Humanities, Business, Communication and Media, Creative Arts, Education, Engineering, Health and Medicine, Information and Communication Technology, International Studies, Law, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychology, Public and Population Health, Science, Social Sciences and Geography, Social Work https://www.uow.edu.au

     

17. Year 12 – Western Sydney University – Design (Visual Communication) – Register for the upcoming Design Portfolio Day, Sept 7 018. Registrations close Aug 20 018. SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE AN EARLY OFFER TO THE COURSE https://www.westernsydney.edu.au

     

18. Year 12 – Western Sydney University - Music Auditions – Sept 24 – 28 018 and Dec 3 – 7 018 https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/study/how-to-apply/music-applicants.html

     

19. Year 12 – Western Sydney University – Refugee Scholarships for Degrees in Education, Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery, Science, and Health https://www.westernsydney.edu.au

     

20. Year 12 – Western Sydney University Scholarships https://westernsydney.edu.au/future/why-western/scholarships.html

     

21. Year 12 – You will soon receive the UAC Guide 2018 – 19, which will incorporate NEW TERMINOLOGY to meet the Government's transparency requirements. You will see that certain terms have changed. (It is important for students to understand that the "Lowest ATAR" MAY NOT BE WHAT YOU NEED TO GET INTO A COURSE AS IT DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY ADJUSTMENT FACTORS.) Some universities have listed "Guaranteed ATARs" which will be helpful to students interested in those courses www.uac.edu.au