Careers
UAC News September 2015
http://www.uac.edu.au/media-hub/newsletters.shtml
See above or go to UAC News September 2015
http://www.uac.edu.au/documents/publications/news/2015/september.pdf
Please read: The September UAC news includes information about the Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS), Equity Scholarships and Educational Access Scheme (EAS) – page 1. It also includes scholarship information as well as Institution News and Updates which includes new courses for 2016 (pages 2-4) and Key dates for 2015–16 admissions (page 4).
It also includes information on Requirements for teaching courses in 2016 (page 2) as below.
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Requirements for teaching courses in 2016 There are specific admission requirements for entry into teacher education courses next year. The requirements vary between institutions so students applying for teaching courses need to check the relevant requirements at each institution. As a useful starting point, a page is now available on UAC’s website at www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/admission/teaching-requirements.shtml with a list of links to each institution’s information about their specifi c entry requirements. |
MHSCareers website Calendar for more calendar events
Please select the relevant state – NSW, to refine your search.
Go to: http://www.calendarwiz.com/calendars/
List of all Open Days and Key dates for 2015–16 admissions:
http://www.uac.edu.au/media-hub/newsletters.shtml
Go to UAC News July 2015 p. 4
http://www.uac.edu.au/documents/publications/news/2015/july.pdf
University of Western Sydney – Name and identity change for UWS
The University of Western Sydney (UWS) has a brand new identity. As of
30 August the University became Western Sydney University.
University of Wollongong – New course
757500 – B Pre-Medicine, Science and Health
This course provides the foundation knowledge and skills to pursue
postgraduate studies in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and other
professional career options. For further information email smahstudents@
uow.edu.au or call (02) 4221 3492.
UWS Day Campbelltown
Date : 28th Oct 2015 Time : 9.30 am – 2.00 pm
Venue : Campbelltown Campus, Goldsmith Avenue, Campbelltown Cost : FREE
Contact : PSA Team : forschools@uws.edu.au
The University of Western Sydney is hosting UWS Day, a hands-on event allowing high school students to find out about UWS courses, scholarships and career pathways! The day will be filled with interactive workshops and the opportunity to speak one-on-one with current UWS students.
To find out more, visit http://www.uws.edu.au/uwsday.
UWS Day Bankstown
Date : 29th Oct 2015 Time : 9.30 am – 2.00 pm
Venue : Bankstown Campus, Bullecourt Ave, Milperra Cost : FREE
Contact : PSA Team : forschools@uws.edu.au
The University of Western Sydney is hosting UWS Day, a hands-on event allowing high school students to find out about UWS courses, scholarships and career pathways! The day will be filled with interactive workshops and the opportunity to speak one-on-one with current UWS students. To find out more, visit http://www.uws.edu.au/uwsday.
UTS ACE the HSC Seminars
Date : 1st Nov 2015 Time : 10am-2pm Venue : UTS Broadway Campus Cost : $10
Contact : Shane Hardcastle : info@hscintheholidays.com.au (1300 677 336)
Our popular “ACE the HSC” seminars are designed for both students and parents who are beginning their HSC Year (and those in Year 11 next year). Each session will provides an insight into the most important aspects of HSC success. These include how to maintain a “Stress Free HSC”, secrets to HSC success, HSC English (Standard and Advanced) and Mathematics (General and 2 unit). All of our presenters are experts in their respective fields. The cost is just a $10 donation going directly to Father Chris Riley’s Youth off the Streets charity. To read more and to register, go to https://hscintheholidays.com.au or call 1300 677 336
The University of Notre Dame – Getting to Know Nursing
Date : 2nd Nov 2015 Time : 6.00pm
Venue : 160 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 Cost : FREE
Contact : Anne-Maree McCarthy : sydney@nd.edu.au / 02 8204 4404
Thinking of a career in Nursing? Join us at ‘Getting to Know Nursing’ and find out what it’s really like!
Students attending this session will learn about nursing as a profession and the many and varied areas in which nurses are able to practice.
University of Norte Dame: New Bachelor of Business Administration
With electives in areas such as Business Research Methods, Event Management, HR Development and Finance, students are provided with an extensive mix of theoretical and practical experiences taught by leaders of their fields.
Applications for Semester 1, 2016 are now open.
To apply or for further details visit our website www.nd.edu.au/applynow or call the Prospective Students Office on 02 8204 4404.
Macquarie University ACE the HSC Seminars
Date : 8th Nov 2015 Time : 10am-2pm
Venue : Macquarie University Cost : $10
Contact : Shane Hardcastle : info@hscintheholidays.com.au ph – 1300 677 336
Our popular “ACE the HSC” seminars are designed for both students and parents who are beginning their HSC Year (and those in Year 11 next year). Each session will provides an insight into the most important aspects of HSC success. These include how to maintain a “Stress Free HSC”, secrets to HSC success, HSC English (Standard and Advanced) and Mathematics (General and 2 unit). All of our presenters are experts in their respective fields. A $10 donation will go directly to Father Chris Riley’s Youth off the Streets. To read more and to register, go to https://hscintheholidays.com.au or call 1300 677 336
Free Automotive Pre Apprenticeship Course – Gymea and Parramatta
Date : 9th Nov 2015 Time : 9:00am Venue : Box Road, Taren Point
Date : 9th Nov 2015 Time : 9:00am Venue : Level 2, 8-10 Palmer Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 Cost : FREE Contact : Michael Wentworth : mwentworth@mtaplus.com.au
MTA Apprenticeships Plus is part of the Motor Traders Association of NSW and ACT. We place over 300 school leavers into apprenticeships in the automotive industry each year. This is a 3 week Automotive Pre Apprenticeship Course for school leavers looking to secure an apprenticeship in the automotive industry. At the completion of the 3 weeks training each student will be placed on work experience with an employer seeking an apprentice with a view to the student gaining the apprenticeship they are looking for.
Each student on completion of the course will receive a Statement of Attainment in Automotive and will have completed 7 Units of Competence from the Automotive Training Package.
Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) Information Evening
Date : 11th Nov 2015 Time : 6pm
Venue : Level 5, 11 York St Sydney, NSW 2000 (above Wynyard Station)
Cost : FREE Contact : Carolyn Chandler : carolyn.chandler@navitas.com
Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) Information Evening – Wednesday 11 November at 6:00pm. Come along to ACAP’s Information night and find out more about our VET, Bachelor, Honours, Graduate Diploma and Masters programs. Meet our academic team and take a tour of the campus; ACAP staff will be on hand to answer your questions. Level 5, 11 York St Sydney, NSW 2000 (above Wynyard Station). RSVP athttp://www.acap.edu.au/future-students/info-sessions/. Emailinfo.acap@navitas.com or call 1800 061 199 for more information.
2016 HSC & TPC Course Information Evening – TAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute
Date : 11th Nov 2015
Time : 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Venue : TAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute – St Leonards Campus – J Block
Cost : FREE
Contact : Colin Frederick : colin.frederick@tafensw.edu.au
The Prevocational Studies Section will once again be offering students the opportunity of studying units in the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (TPC) and the Higher School Certificate (HSC) in 2016. Our Teaching staff will be available on the night to answer any questions you may have about both these Year 12 equivalent courses.
Bedford College Glebe Campus Information Evening
Date : 12th Nov 2015 Time : 5pm-8pm
Venue : 54 Parramatta Road, Glebe NSW 2037 Cost : FREE
Contact : Georgia Oehme : 1300 174 174 or georgia@bedford.edu.au
Come along to our Glebe Campus Information Evening to find out how students can complete a Diploma of Business or a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care in just one year. Campus tours and information seminars will be run throughout the evening, meet current and past students, speak to teachers about the courses and check out our facilities.
Defence Careers Australia: Information Sessions
Canberra – Army Careers: Thu 20th October, 6.00pm, 64 Northbourne Avenue
Wollongong – Army Reserve: Tue 20th October, 6.30pm, 91 Gipps Street
Parramatta – Aviation Careers: Wed 21st October, 6.30pm, 9 George Street
Parramatta – Trade Careers: Thu 22nd October, 6.30pm, 9 George Street
Parramatta – Australian Defence Force Academy: Mon 26th October, 6.30pm, 9 George Street
Newcastle – Defence Careers: Wed 28th October, 6.00pm, 528 Hunter Street
https://www.facebook.com/DefenceJobsAustralia/events
UTS: New Bachelor of Health Science
A flexible and innovative degree that equips students with qualifications to help make a difference across diverse health care settings.
http://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/health/study-areas-and-strengths/health-science
UTS: Fashion 2015
Thu 29th October, 7.45pm, UTS Great Hall
Cost: $30
An annual showcase of work from graduating fashion and textiles design students. The two catwalk shows will reveal bold and experimental collections from a new generation of young design talent.
http://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/uts-fashion-2015-show-a/81092
The University of Newcastle: UAC October Round Live Chat
Thu 22nd October, 6.00pm – 9.00pm
A live chat for non-school leavers who may have submitted their application by September 30, and who would like to have questions answered about accepting early offers.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1496824667277826/
CSU: Live Chats
Offers, Accommodation and Scholarships
Mon 7th December, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Speak to student advisers and current students about accommodation, scholarships, and life at CSU.
ATARs
Mon 21st December, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
An opportunity to speak to students advisors once ATARs have been released.
https://www.facebook.com/csufuture/events
CSU: Scholarship Search
Prospective students can use CSU’s scholarship search to view the scholarships which may be applicable to them. The search can be refined by student type, course level, faculty, and study mode.
http://www.csu.edu.au/oncampus/help-with-costs1/scholarships
Macquarie University Bachelor of Archaeology Online Video
Break old ground and gain new insights into the past through the study of ancient artefacts with the Bachelor of Archaeology from Macquarie University.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjQKYeDmuHY&feature=youtu.be
The University of Notre Dame Australia: Academic Merit Scholarships for Commencing Students
Applications close Thu 31st December
The scholarships provide students who intend to study a single degree program with a fee paid year of full-time tuition. Successful applicants will have either a high academic ability demonstrated by their ATAR, IB result, a pre-tertiary qualification of Cert IV level or higher, or a combination of the above.
http://www.nd.edu.au/scholarships/academic-merit-scholarships
Bond with Bond Sydney
Tue 10th November, 6.30pm – 8.30pm, Sheraton on the Park, 161 Elizabeth Street
Bond University will be hosting an evening designed to give prospective students and their families the opportunity to meet with others who are considering attending Bond in 2016.
Contact: (07) 5595 3090 or centralevents@bond.edu.au
https://bond.edu.au/event/47228/bond-bond-sydney
The University of Sydney: Sydney Summer School
The University of Sydney’s intensive Summer School is offered over three sessions from December to February.
Students may study as a non-award student and get a taste of the diverse academic offerings and even get a head start on their degree if they’ve just completed Year 12.
Bateman Battersby Lawyers Law Bursary
Applications close: Sat 31st October
Bateman Battersby Lawyers provide a $10, 000 bursary to a student who, upon completion of their Higher School Certificate or International Baccalaureate, apply for admission to a full-time University law course in Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle or the ACT. The bursary is awarded to the applicant who receives the highest ATAR or IB equivalent.
http://www.batemanbattersby.com.au/copy.asp?key=bursary
Cambridge Immerse
This program allows students aged 15 – 18 to live in a residential college at Cambridge University and participate in world-class tutorials and seminars. Students will also participate in extra-curricular activities to give them an understanding of what university is like. The programs will take place from 24th July – 6th August and 7th August – 20th August 2016.
https://www.cambridgeimmerse.com/
Commonwealth Scholarships
There are a number of University Scholarships offered by the Commonwealth government. These include ABSTUDY, Austudy, Youth Allowance, Fares Allowance, Education Entry Payments and more.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/
PGA International Golf Institute Scholarships
Applications close Sun 15th November
Scholarship recipients will undertake the Diploma of Golf Management through the PGA IGI, who are based at the International College of Management Sydney.
Kenvale College: Be the Chef
Applications close Fri 30th October
A scholarship program run by Kenvale College to give Year 12 students exposure to what it may be like to be a chef. Ten students will be selected to participate in the two-day interactive program.
http://www.kenvale.edu.au/#!be-the-chef/c1bb0
Kenvale College: The Get Real Events Experience Program
Applications close: Tue 10th November
An innovative program for year 11 students looking forward to a career in event management. Participants will be awarded a partial scholarship to begin a career in events and also be provided with the opportunity to spend a week gaining experience in event management.
http://www.kenvale.edu.au/#!get-real-events-experience/ck7n
Australasian College of Natural Therapies: Scholarships
Applications close: Sun 17th January 2016
The Australasian National College of Beauty is offering one scholarship in each of the Bachelor of Health (Naturopathy), Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Medicine), and Diploma of Health Science courses. Scholarships cover the first year of tuition with recipients also required to become college ambassadors. Applicants will be required to demonstrate their academic drive, industry passion, and commitment to their community.
http://www.acnt.edu.au/student-centre/scholarships
Australian National College of Beauty: Scholarship
Applications close: Sun 17th January 2016
The Australian National College of beauty is offering one scholarship for study in term 1 2016.
The scholarship provides tuition for one term, with the recipient also required to act as a college ambassador. The scholarship will be awarded to the individual who can best demonstrate academic drive, industry passion, and commitment to their community.
http://www.ancb.edu.au/about-beauty-college/scholarships
St Patrick’s Institute of Education: 2016 Diploma Information Session
Sun 15th November, 11.00am – 1.00pm, Level 1, 65 York Street
Learn about applying for the Diplomas in Business, Management, and Business Administration for study in 2016.
http://www.spie.edu.au/BookingRetrieve.aspx?ID=34017
Australian Institute of Architects NSW
The Australian Institute of Architects NSW provides a range of resources for students interested in the industry. Information about events, studying architecture at university and more can be found at the website.
http://www.architecture.com.au/nsw/
Essential Guide for Graduates
The Workforce Development Services’ Essential Guide for Graduates resource was written by a university student to provide some tips and tricks for students who are about to complete their course from school, university, or technical college/institute.
http://cciwa.com/students/working-matters/the-essential-guide-for-graduates
Careers with Woolworths
Woolworths Limited (Woolworths, Big W, BWS, etc) has a range of job options available, from apprenticeships & trade roles to casual, part time or full time positions.
Myfuture: Case Studies
The Myfuture Case Studies page highlights the career paths and achievements of a number of people in different stages of their career.
National Skills Needs List
A list of 65 traditional trades that are experiencing a skills shortage. Some of the occupations included are electrical lines worker, baker, bricklayer, joiner and panel beater.
http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/national-skills-needs-list
Ms Viviene Gereige
Vocational Learning Coordinator
