Career Development 'Ask the Practitioner': Friday June 18 (Posted: 18/06/2021)

Because of the amount of questions we still have to respond to, we will send out a final A.T.P. post for Term 2 next Thursday June 24

• From KBC Yr9: I'm almost at the age that I can get a part-time job, how do I get a job? (sic)
  • Response from Ms. Yucel: Along with the taking on advice the other Career Development Practitioners have given, you should also prepare a resume. There are plenty of videos and guides online about high school student resumes. If you have a resume already prepared, it means you're ready to apply as soon as you have found a job.
  • Response from Mr. Mithat: You can work once you are 11 years old - Lots of jobs are found via people we know so let people know you are looking. A lot of them are online; seek.com is a good site. Also check out: https://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobs-and-careers/your-rights-at-work/employment-rights-for-under-15s
  • Response from Ms. Whitworth: Start by telling everyone you know you are looking for work. Many jobs are found by word of mouth. Maybe a friend already has a job and can ask at their workplace about upcoming vacancies. Maybe a family member needs a hand with something on a regular basis. Part time jobs for students aged 14 years and 8 months usually require you get a Tax File Number and you can get this at: https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/tax-file-number/apply-for-a-tfn/

• From MFC Yr12: How do i get into a course which requires methods. Possible pathways? Specifically Monash (sic)​​​​​​
  • Response from Ms. Yucel: If Methods is a prerequisite, you have to undertake it. If you're asking about how to get into a course that requires Methods but without taking Methods, Monash has a pathway option at Monash College. It costs around $1000 though, so keep that in mind.
  • Response from Mr. Mithat: You can do research via https://delta.vtac.edu.au/CourseSearch/searchguide.htm and search for some courses. They will show you the subjects that you require & you can filter by single subject or your whole list of subjects and choose Monash Uni, and it will list all the courses available to you.
  • Response from Ms. Whitworth: It sounds like Maths is something that really interests you. There are courses at Monash that require Maths Methods and these are often courses like Accounting, Applied Data Science, Business, Commerce, Actuarial Science, Engineering, Biomedical Science. Pick up one of our Monash Guides or go to their website to find out what study scores you need for these courses and the ATAR requirement. If you haven't got Methods and you want to do a course that requires it there are a couple of Universities that offer bridging courses - one of these is Swinburne and another is the University of Melbourne. Monash don't have a bridging course.
  • Response from Mr. Scott: I'm assuming you've not picked Methods, and now you realise you need Methods for some of your 2022 thoughts. A common oversight made (unfortunately). Firstly, see if there are any ways to get to where you want next year without Methods, or not via Monash - these are more logical than doing extra studies. If extra studies are needed, Swinburne has a 'crash course' for Methods: https://www.swinburne.edu.au/study/course/MathsLink-Methods-NN-MLMTH/local, and Monash may recognise it; you'll need to confirm with the Monash future student representatives. Another option that could work is via UniLearn: https://unilearn.net.au/course/senior-mathematics/; same deal with checking about recognisability of course for Monash.

• From EMC Yr9: What if I don’t know what to become at all and have no clue?
  • Response from Ms. Yucel: Majority of students do not know what they want to become when they're in Year 9. Some figure out eventually, whereas others may not ever find a "passion", but they narrow down on what they're capable of becoming or what they're willing to do. Some people find out while they're studying or while they're working. Everyone's path will be different. There are many things you can do to help yourself learn what may work for you. Reading what comes out on the Newsfeed or the information on the Sirius College Careers website is one thing you can do.
  • Response from Ms. Whitworth: You are asking this question at just the right time. In Term 4 we give all Year 9 students the Morrisby Career Tool which gives you a very indepth report on your strengths. It's a type of career quiz that asks you lots of questions to determine what type of career would suit those strengths. You can find out more about it at: https://www.morrisby.com/ This tool is paid for in your school fees so be patient; we will be doing it in Term 4.
  • Response from Mr. Scott: Be open to opportunity. Start to reflect on what you enjoy & what's important to you. Seek Work Experience (when we can do it again) to 'road test' some of these thoughts. Importantly, don't stress - as Ms. Whitworth spoke about, we've got a massive resource coming your way later this year, which is one of the world's best career planning tools to help you get started (and you can also re-use it for the rest of your life as well). Right now, change the question from "What do I want to become?" to "What problems do I see that I want to help solve?" That'll start you thinking.

• From MFC Yr7: What age can I find a part-time job?
  • Response from Mr. Mithat: See answer to first question above.
  • Response from Ms. Whitworth: It's never too soon to start looking for a part-time job if that's what you want. Start by letting everyone you know that you are looking for work - many jobs are found through word of mouth. You can do simple delivery jobs like delivering junk mail from 11 years old. To work somewhere like McDonalds, you have to be 14 years and 8 months and you will need a tax file number. You can apply for this now while you look for work. https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/tax-file-number/apply-for-a-tfn/
  • Response from Mr. Scott: Three ways to find part-time work: 'Networking' (asking who you know if they know of any opportunities), 'Cold Calling' (dropping your resume off to as many potential employers as possible), and 'Research' (looking in the front window of stories at your local shopping entre, using employment websites of large companies, checking our job ad pages like Seek & Indeed). Cold Calling is not as useful as the other 2 ways. As Mr. Mithat said, you can start from 11yrs old, but most companies will start looking when you're 15.

• From MFC Yr11: How do I become a GP? 
  • Response from Ms. Yucel: Along with following all the other steps required, you have to become a disciplined learner. Most students who get into medicine wake up early, structure their days and sacrifice short term pleasure for long term goals. Discipline is a muscle that gets stronger as you work at it.
  • Response from Mr. Mithat: There are several pathways to become a doctor & in Vic. most direct way is the Monash Uni Medicine - CSP Bonded School Leaver Entry - Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine: 5 years minimum duration - Monash University Clayton campus course code - 2800311251. The prerequisites are listed for Australian Year 12 students as Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 35 in English (EAL) or at least 30 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in Chemistry (t.ly/uTYR). More info at https://thefootnotes.com.au/how-to-become-a-doctor/ 
  • Response from Ms. Whitworth: Training to become a GP is a long and competitive journey. If you are good at sciences then that's a start. However just being good at science is not enough. To get into medicine straight from school you will need a very high ATAR, a good score on the UCAT examination, and be successful in a round of interviews. These are very competitive steps and out of thousands of applicants only 235 get a place to study undergraduate Medicine at Monash University each year. There are alternative pathways to Medicine and you should explore these too, for instance, studying Science or Biomedical Science and then doing postgraduate medicine. Obviously this takes longer but it is one of the ways to become a doctor. Once your medical training has finished, you then go on to train to be a GP - more study and placements in surgeries. This will require more learning and more study - as I said, it is a long journey.
  • Response from Mr. Scott: You'll need to study Medicine at uni. In Victoria, Monash, Uni of Melb & Deakin are the 3 universities that offer it. Go to https://www.myhealthcareer.com.au/become-a-general-practitioner/ to have a closer read over the steps - be aware that it takes more than a pretty ATAR at the end of Yr12 (doesn't even need that to be honest...) and a Medical Doctorate to become a GP...

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Career Development Daily News Fix: Thursday Jun 17 (Posted: 17/06/2021)

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• Yrs 10-12: Course Guides from recent weeks - Over the last 2-3 weeks, we've shared a number of course guides for various areas of study through the Daily News Fix / News Feed. These have been very well-received & downloaded, so as a courtesy to those who may not have thought about them at the time, we're providing all of these course guides one final time listed below:
  - Medical Radiation & Medical Ultrasound: Click here
  - Nursing & Midwifery: Click here
  - Nutrition & Dietetics: Click here
  - Occupational Therapy & Speech Pathology: Click here
  - Oral Health & Dentistry: Click here
  - Orthoptics/Optometry/Clinical Audiology: Click here
  - Paramedicine: Click here
  - Pharmacy/Laboratory Medicine/Biomedical Science: Click here
  - Physiotherapy/Chiropractic/Osteopathy/Myotherapy: Click here
  - Podiatry: Click here
  - Prosthetics & Orthotics: Click here
  - Veterinary Science: Click here
  - Youth Work & Social Work: Click here

• Yrs 9-12: Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Science - what's the difference? Many students who are interested in a career relating to Pharmacy have asked this exact question, as they're not sure which option would be best for them. Whilst there are some similarities, there are also some major differences & as such, it is best to do your research into both what the differences are, and which providers offer one/both options. Earlier today, one of the current providers of Pharmacy-related courses provided the Career Dev. Dept. with a very easy-to-understand image to get you started on the differences between Pharma. & Pharma. Sciences; use this to get the ball rolling on which direction you'd like to take:

• Yrs 10-12: Monash Uni 'Course maps' - Course maps are a great way for prospective students to better understand the courses that interest them and the structure of university study. Monash University has compiled course maps for all of their degrees on one website, so you can easily see exactly what you'd be studying semester by semester, year by year, if you ended up undertaking a Monash Uni course. To access these very useful pieces of information, click here.

• Yrs 7-12: Ask the Practitioner for tomorrow - As a ‘teaser’, here’s the 5 questions we’re responding to tomorrow. We’ll let you know each Thursday what they will be:
  - KBC Yr9: I'm almost at the age that I can get a part-time job, how do I get a job?
  - MFC Yr12: How do I get into a course which requires Methods. Possible pathways? Specifically Monash.
  - EMC Yr9: What if I don’t know what to become at all and have no clue?
  - MFC Yr7: What age can I find a part-time job?
  - MFC Yr11: How do I become a GP?

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Career Development Daily News Fix: Wednesday Jun 16 (Posted: 16/06/2021)

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• Yrs 10-12: Social Work & Youth Work Course Guide - Over the last few weeks, we've distributed a series of course guides for specific groupings of courses. These guides will assist domestic students and their families in researching course options across a number of states, including Victoria. Whilst not universities wished to participate, the vast majority did & this should provide you a broad overview about your course options. The final of these guides is for Social Work & Youth Work. To download your copy, click here. Tomorrow, we'll re-send all the guides we've produced for you one last time.

• Yrs 9-12: What is 'Allied Health?' You might have come across the term ‘allied health’, or ‘allied health professional’. But who are these people and what do they do? Simply put, allied health practitioners are trained health professionals who are not doctors, dentists or nurses. The allied health sector is extremely diverse; in fact, there's 21 different categories of allied health professional. Some you would know (eg. Physiotherapist, Chiropractor), and some you might not know of (Perfusionist, Music or Art Therapist etc.) What do you need to study to become a podiatrist? Which website has good information about optometrists? What do perfusionists do? You can learn all these and more information about Allied Health careers by clicking here.

• Female Yrs 11&12: Economics & Policy 'Mentoring Women' - The Victorian Govt. Department of Treasury & Finance's 'Mentoring Women' program is a six month program which provides an opportunity for women in high-school to connect with female economists & policy developers at the Department. Mentoring sessions are tailored to suit the needs and goals of individual students. This allows mentees to gain relevant career and educational guidance, and an insight into the diverse pathways to economics and possible careers available to them. The Mentoring Women program can either be in person or held virtually so that young women can participate regardless of where they live or study. Student mentees do not need to be studying economics to participate in the program but should have a genuine interest in exploring what a career in economics and public policy might look like for them. For more information & to apply (applications close Friday July 2), click here.

• 15yrs & above: Virtual Tech Games Fest Work Experience - Tech Games Fest (TGF) is an exciting three-day event during the school holidays (June 26-28) for those interested in ICT and Gaming Culture, run by the Chisholm Institute. In 2021, the event will be Virtual. You have the opportunity to participate in work experience at TGF 2021 from home. Participate in the setup, help run different activities from tournaments, IT support, photography and many other areas. You also get the opportunity to participate in the event and join in. Work Experience students will prepare logos and other material to be used in the broadcast and also support the live stream from home. For more information & to register your participation, click here.

 

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Career Development Daily News Fix: Monday Jun 15 (Posted: 15/06/2021)

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• Yrs 10-12: Veterinary Science Course Guide - Over the last few weeks, we've distributed a series of course guides for specific groupings of courses. These guides will assist domestic students and their families in researching course options across a number of states, including Victoria. Whilst not universities wished to participate, the vast majority did & this should provide you a broad overview about your course options. The next of these (1 more to go) is for Veterinary Sciences. To download your copy, click here.

• Yrs 7-12: 123 Film Competition - One of our Sirius alumni is asking you to send your 3-minute short films in! The 123 Film Competition is open to ages 12-25. The competition requires all submitted works to engage with cultural and linguistic diversity, inclusive of First Nations. Intersectionality is encouraged! Entries close on 28 June, and cash prizes will be awarded (plus professional opportunities). For more information, email Sirius Alum Nazli Sevinc (naz.sevv@gmail.com) or click here for more information.

 

• Yrs 10-12: AIT | Industry Speaker Series - Starting this Wednesday at 6pm & running for the next week, AIT is teaming up with some of the biggest studios, production houses and agencies across Australia to bring you an exclusive free Virtual Industry Speaker series. This is a golden opportunity to go behind-the-scenes on their latest projects and gain industry insight into what it takes to land your dream role! If you are considering a future in creative industries (drawing, illustration/manga, app development, gaming, 3D design etc.) this is an excellent opportunity for you. Find out more & register by clicking here.

• Yrs 10 & 11: Monash Uni 'Conquering Code' - An ideal school holiday activity, Conquering Code on Thursday July 8, is an opportunity for you to get hands on, have fun and explore what you can create with code. No experience required! During the day, you’ll take part in a range of workshops held by Monash Uni's leading IT academics and friendly student clubs. They’ll focus on getting you to build with code, whether it’s a website, 3D model or something else.
  In a supportive environment, Conquering Code is also a fantastic opportunity to:
  - explore our Clayton campus, so big it has its own postcode!
  - learn more about life at Monash
  - discover what opportunities and amenities are available to you
  - befriend current students and hear about their experiences in university
  - get information on Monash’s IT courses and the careers they can lead to.
  For more information & to register for this free opportunity, click here.

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Career Development 'Ask the Practitioner': Friday Jun 11 (Posted: 11/06/2021)

• From EMC Yr9: What subjects would I need to complete in VCE, for me to get into a job regarding in the medical field, for a neurosurgeon?
  • Response from Ms. Yucel: There are many jobs in the medical field: nursing, physiotherapy, audiology, podiatry and more. It helps to undertake science subjects, especially Biology and Chemistry, as well as Psychology, because you're going to need to understand how people think and act. Maths Methods is a requirement for several health fields, like medicine, which you need to undertake in order to become a neurosurgeon.
  • Response from Mr. Mithat: Methods, Chem & Bio & do well in English to boost your ATAR & check out thefootnotes.com.au/how-to-become-a-doctor/
  • Response from Ms. Whitworth: A neurosurgeon is a field of medicine so you would need to gain a medical degree at university to begin this career. Getting into medicine is very competitive and you need to be an excellent student in English, Chemistry and preferably Math Methods. However there are several pathways to medicine, but all require high performance in your studies.
  • Response from Mr. Scott: Work backwards. What qualifications do you need to enter a neurosurgery study? Now, what qualifications do you need to enter that? Now, what qualifications do you need to enter that? etc. You'll eventually get down to what you need to enter your first university course (a Bachelor of ...), and for that, you'll need to know your VCE prerequisites. For entry in 2025 (ie. Yr9 now), you'll know them in July(ish) next year, but you can use the 2023 prereq. list as a guide; 2024's list (another guide only for you) will be out in July(ish) this year. They're under 'Senior School' on siriuscollegecareers.com ('VTAC - Info for Year 10').

• From EMC Yr9: Im currently interested in law and i would love to study it at uni but im not sure what subjects require it (sic)​​​​​​
  • Response from Ms. Yucel: Only English. It would be good to take Legal Studies as well, but it's not required.
  • Response from Ms. Whitworth: Being good at English is the main requirement. To study Law, English at a high standard is required because you have to do a lot of reading and you need to be able to present an argument in a well structured way. Of course an interest in Legal Studies would probably help too.
  • Response from Mr. Scott: Generally speaking, Law only requires English. Go to vtac.edu.au, and use the 'CourseSearch' tool to look for Law degrees. Look for the 'prerequisite' subjects to see exactly what school subjects you need - each course has their own rules, so don't assume 1 course's subjects = all course's subjects.

• From EMC Yr8: When and how should I/can I find a job, (like at McDonalds, etc.) as a part-time thing?
  • Response from Mr. Mithat: You can work once you are 11 years old - Lot of jobs are found via people we know so let people know you are looking and a lot of them are online like seek.com is a good site - also check out https://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobs-and-careers/your-rights-at-work/employment-rights-for-under-15s
  • Response from Ms. Whitworth: It's never too soon to start looking for a part-time job if that's what you want. Start by letting everyone you know that you are looking for work - many jobs are found through word of mouth. You can do simple delivery jobs like delivering junk mail from 11 years old. To work somewhere like McDonalds, you have to be 14 years and 8 months and you will need a tax file number. You can apply for this now while you look for work. https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/tax-file-number/apply-for-a-tfn/
  • Response from Mr. Scott: Three ways to find part-time work: 'Networking' (asking who you know if they know of any opportunities), 'Cold Calling' (dropping your resume off to as many potential employers as possible), and 'Research' (looking in the front window of stories at your local shopping centre, using employment websites of large companies, checking out job ad pages like Seek & Indeed). Cold Calling is not as useful as the other 2 ways. As Mr. Mithat said, you can start from 11yrs old, but most companies will start looking when you're 15.

• From EMC Yr7: As a year 7, when you go to university or collage, do your grades matter, or affect you? (sic)
  • Response from Ms. Yucel: Your learning matters for your future. Grades are a partial reflection of that. If you do your best to learn well from Year 7 onwards, it's easier to learn in Years 8-12 than if you didn't care about your learning in Year 7 and tried to catch up later on. Your grades matter if you're aiming for a university course that requires an ATAR. Some courses require higher ATARs than others.
  • Response from Ms. Whitworth: If you are asking if your Year 7 grades matter when you go to university or college, no, not really. But at some point you are going to have to build on that foundational knowledge from earlier in your education so that you have a level of understanding ready to tackle your studies at university or college. These institutions are places of study, the same as school - you still have to work hard but by then you have chosen an area of study that you are interested in and want to learn more about. While at university you still have to pass subjects to get your qualification. There is no shortcut to gaining qualifications - it requires hard work and dedication.
  • Response from Mr. Scott: Without the building blocks of Year 7, then Year 8, then Year 9 etc. (and we're talking about developing a love of learning, an ability to think for yourself etc.), anything university-related after school is out of the question. They won't look at those grades when you apply in Year 12, but if you're thinking you'll only worry about taking school seriously in the 'pointy end' years, you need to strongly reconsider your priorities.

• From EMC Yr7: Do I need to prepare for anything to become a lawyer from now?
  • Response from Ms. Yucel: Read. Read. Keep reading. Lawyers do a lot of reading. They need to be able to understand a lot of information in a short amount of time, so develop your love of reading and your desire to understand what you read. Read things you like, as well as things you don't enjoy. Read widely: novels, manuals, articles, textbooks, advertisements, maths problems, blog posts, lists and more. If you know another language, read things in that other language as well.
  • Response from Ms. Whitworth: As a Year 7 student you should start to learn more about yourself, as well as how best you learn and study. Get into good study habits because studying Law will require a lot of reading and researching. Another good idea would be to join the debating team at school, find your voice and demonstrate that you can make a strong argument.
  • Response from Mr. Scott: Learn to think for yourself. Working in a law-based job (lawyer or otherwise) demand that you have the ability to have an opinion & back it up with evidence/proof. This is simply not possible if you can't think for yourself. Subjects like English, Humanities etc. are the ones that are most connected with this idea, but every subject needs you to not just do what the teacher suggests, but what you think is right. And as has also been said, read, read, read.

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Career Development Daily News Fix: Thursday Jun 10 (Posted: 10/06/2021)

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• Yrs 10-12: Prosthetics and Orthotics Course Guide - Over the next few weeks, we're distributing a series of course guides for specific groupings of courses. These guides will assist domestic students and their families in researching course options across a number of states, including Victoria. Whilst not universities wished to participate, the vast majority did & this should provide you a broad overview about your course options. The next of these (2 more to go) is Prosthetics and Orthotics. To download your copy (single page), click here.

• Yrs 7-12: Alumni stories - An 2012 Eastmeadows graduate who finished a degree in mechanical engineering is now working as an acoustic engineer. Here's what she shared:
  
  Any engineer can head into it. I was doing mechanical engineering and I found an internship in acoustic engineering in Germany. That was the first time I was introduced to the field.
  
  Acoustic engineering is mainly based in Germany. Germany is great because they have many opportunities especially in the engineering field. I do believe that doing an internship in another country helps develop your career and personal skills. I also believe it adds that extra impact you need on your resume to make you stand out. Either way it’s the experience you get that counts in the end and having good referee at each instance. Even though it’s not compulsory anymore to do internship during university, it’s definitely needed to land you a job.
  
  They have no specific university course for acoustic engineering in Melbourne. They have online courses and clubs you can join once you've had some experience. They have different fields. One is built environment (for buildings) and the other for vehicles. There doesn’t seem to be many opportunities in vehicle sector here in Australia. You do have a few in built environment. I work in the built environment sector with a consulting firm. My usual work is setting up equipment, measure noise during the day, evening and night, and write reports to clients about results.

• Yrs 10-12: Business & Economics at Australia National University - ANU College of Business and Economics (CBE) offer a wide range of business, economics and commerce degrees and majors. The College is offering virtual one-on-one appointments with secondary students to provide them with information, clarity and reassurance regarding their decision to study business and economics degrees at ANU. You can book an appointment time at by clicking here.

• Yrs 7-12: Ask the Practitioner for tomorrow - As a ‘teaser’, here’s the 5 questions we’re responding to tomorrow. We’ll let you know each Thursday what they will be:
  - EMC Yr9: What subjects would I need to complete in VCE, for me to get into a job regarding in the medical field, for a neurosurgeon?
  - EMC Yr9: I’m currently interested in law and I would love to study it at uni but I’m not sure what subjects require it.
  - EMC Yr8: When and how should I/can I find a job, (like at McDonalds, etc.) as a part-time thing?
  - EMC Yr7: As a year 7, when you go to university or college, do your grades matter, or affect you?
  - EMC Yr7: Do I need to prepare for anything to become a lawyer from now?

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Career Development Daily News Fix: Wednesday June 9 (Posted: 09/06/2021)

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• Yrs 10-12: Podiatry Course Guide - Over the next few weeks, we're distributing a series of course guides for specific groupings of courses. These guides will assist domestic students and their families in researching course options across a number of states, including Victoria. Whilst not universities wished to participate, the vast majority did & this should provide you a broad overview about your course options. The next of these (3 more to go) is for Podiatry. To download your copy, click here.

• Yrs 10-12: VU Campus Tours - The Victoria University Future Students Team are excited to offer guided campus tours across multiple VU campuses between Monday 28 June to Thursday 8 July. On the day, you will be welcomed by a Future Student Adviser who will share a short presentation with your tour group before you begin your tour with a current VU student. During the tour you will:
  - explore VU’s state-of-the-art facilities, including laboratories, gymnasiums, classrooms and tech innovations
  - check out the campus cafés, libraries and shared spaces
  - learn all about studying one subject at a time with the VU Block Model; and, at VU Polytechnic, with their hands-on, award-winning Blended Learning model
  - find out why VU are the No.1 university in Australia for employability.
  All campuses are easy to get to by public transport. You can choose to attend multiple tours across Footscray Park, Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Werribee and City Queen St. For more information & to register, click here.

• Yrs 10-12: Deakin Uni Law course information webinar TONIGHT - Want a world-class law degree? Secure your place in the competitive legal field with one of Australia’s leading law schools. Designed and taught by practising lawyers and academics, Deakin’s accredited Bachelor of Laws integrates sound legal training with real-world experience, developing key skills in problem-solving, analytical thinking and ethical reasoning. Deakin's Bachelor of Laws graduates enjoy high employment rates in dynamic roles across law, business, journalism, public administration, private enterprise and politics. In this course's information webinar TONIGHT from 6pm-7pm, you’ll explore:
  - what you learn from Deakin’s law degree
  - course overview, structure and entry requirements
  - double degrees in law at Deakin
  - Deakin's innovative and flexible online learning experience
  - the Deakin Law Clinic
  - the opportunities and interactive experiences on offer
  - career outcomes for course graduates
  For more information & to register, click here.

• Yrs 10-12: Study security studies at university - Are you interested in humanities, politics, foreign affairs and law? Are you ready to meet the challenges, opportunities and diversity of a dynamic and every-changing global environment? Maybe you should consider studying security studies? The following are examples of courses you can study:
  - Australia National University, Canberra: Bachelor of International Security Studies. You can combine this degree with a second Bachelor degree in a study area such as: Asian Studies, European Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Laws (Honours), and Criminology. You can complete a Diploma of Languages concurrently with the degree. For more information, click here.
  - RMIT University: Bachelor of International Studies (Global Security). Students will complete an internship with an international-security related organization in Australia or overseas. For more information, click here.
  - Monash University, Clayton: Master of International Relations (specialising in Governance and Security or Political Violence and Counter Terrorism). You will need to complete a Bachelor degree first. Ideal courses are Criminal Justice, Law, International Relations, International Studies etc. For more information, click here.

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Career Development Daily News Fix: Tuesday Jun 8 (Posted: 08/06/2021)

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• Yrs 10-12: Physiotherapy / Chiropractic / Osteopathy / Myotherapy Course Guide - Over the next few weeks, we're distributing a series of course guides for specific groupings of courses. These guides will assist domestic students and their families in researching course options across a number of states, including Victoria. Whilst not universities wished to participate, the vast majority did & this should provide you a broad overview about your course options. The next of these is for Physiotherapy / Chiropractic / Osteopathy / Myotherapy. To download your copy, click here.

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• Yrs 9-12: How to become an Urban Planner - Design functional and enjoyable areas to live, work, and play. Urban Planners develop the plans and programs to make the best use of land. Their planning skills are needed to develop infrastructure and services to create communities, accommodate growth, or revitalise physical facilities in towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas. Regional planners work outside these areas. If you are logical, innovative and great at solving problems, becoming an Urban Planner could be a rewarding profession to consider. To learn more about this career option (which is growing...), click here.

• Yrs 10-12: Federation University’s Bachelor of Education Studies - The Bachelor of Education Studies is a 3yr generalist degree that prepares students for work in Learning and Education and discover more about the education system. This degree will qualify students to work in many roles including as an Education Officer developing programs for a wide range of industries or as an Education Support Officer (Integration Aide) working to support students within a school setting. Importantly, this degree is an excellent pathway into a teaching degree for students who do not meet the prerequisites to go straight into a teaching course. At the completion of first year, and if good academic grades have been maintained throughout the year, students may be eligible to apply for a transfer into the second year of a FedUni teaching degree. This also means that students may still qualify as a VIT registered teacher within 4 years of study. To learn more about this excellent course option (either as a direct pathway to a career in education, or as a pathway to teaching), click here.

• Yrs 7-12: 'Ask the Practitioner' update - A general reminder to keep your questions rolling in for 'Ask the Practitioner', but also to please be patient in waiting for your response. As of right now, we have responded to approximately 35 questions...but as of this point, we still have close to 70 still to respond to! We're loving the curiosity that so many of you (students & parents) are showing to your future, and this is why we have so many questions still to go. We're particularly loving the fact that so many of the questions are coming from our junior years (eg. this week's questions - answered in the order they're received - are all from Years 7-9); getting interested in your future early can only be to your benefit. Please make sure you're reading what other students are asking each Friday, as someone might have asked a question that's relevant to you! To submit a question, click the button at the top of each Daily News Feed / News Feed post each Monday-Thursday, or at the bottom of the A.T.P. post each Friday.

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Career Development Daily News Fix: Monday Jun 7 (Posted: 07/06/2021)

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• Yrs 10-12: Pharmacy / Laboratory Medicine / Biomedical Science Course Guide - Over the next few weeks, we're distributing a series of course guides for specific groupings of courses. These guides will assist domestic students and their families in researching course options across a number of states, including Victoria. Whilst not universities wished to participate, the vast majority did & this should provide you a broad overview about your course options. The next of these is for Pharmacy / Laboratory Medicine / Biomedical Science. To download your copy, click here.

• 15yrs and older: OECD 'I am the future of work' - The way we learn, work and live is changing faster than we even realise. How does it affect you? At the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, one of the world's largest intergovernmental groups designed to help the world's economy; now led by an Australian), we can help young people to make sense of the public debates on jobs and learning. Through this platform, our goal is to give you the tools to understand these issues and the means to contribute to the conversation. If you are 15 years or older, whatever your current situation or background may be, share your insights with us by taking the 'I am the future of work' survey. Your opinions will reach those who are shaping tomorrow’s world of work. Understanding your expectations and hearing your ideas will help us to design better policies. To learn more, including taking the survey, as well as potentially being able to tell global political leaders what to do now for your future, click here & click the 'Take the Survey' link.

 

• Yrs 9-12: Push Music Careers Expo - If you love music and want to pursue a career in the music industry, this is for you! Presented in partnership with Ableton, Australian Institute of Music, JMC Academy, Collarts, Box Hill Institute and RMIT University, this free, one-day event on Tuesday June 29 will provide you with insights and information on how to get a start in the Australian music industry and the various career paths that are available to you...there's sooooooo much more than just 'playing' music, including careers in sound engineering, artist and event management, journalism and more! Featuring keynote presentations, workshops, panel discussions and more, the Push Music Careers Expo is a fun and interactive way for you to learn about the various professions within the music industry and the opportunity to meet one-on-one with education and training providers who can provide you with tailored advice. The Music Careers Expo is your ticket to a career in the Australian music industry. For more information & to register (registrations are essential due to COVID restrictions), click here.

• Yrs 10-12: Commerce Degrees in Victoria in 2021 - Last Thursday, we provided a list of potential Business degrees; Commerce today. Students will note that in many cases the majors offered in Commerce degrees are similar to those offered in Business degrees. However as alluded to last Thursday, one particular difference between a Business degree and a Commerce degree is often the VCE maths prerequisite entry requirement. For a comprehensive list of all courses, their majors and double degrees on offer, visit VTAC.

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Career Development 'Ask the Practitioner': Friday Jun 4 (Posted: 04/06/2021)

• From EMC Yr8: What Electives Do I Choose If I Am Aiming To Become A Doctor? (sic)
  • Response from Ms. Yucel: Generally science ones, but bear in mind you learn a lot from all electives. Doctors are people who use a wide range of skills that can be gained from things beyond sciences. They can learn endurance from sports, problem solving in IT, creativity in the arts, all skills which they will use in the profession.
  • Response from Mr. Mithat: Science related ones would be your best bet. For the Monash University - Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine prerequisites are listed as Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 35 in English (EAL) or at least 30 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in Chemistry. More info at t.ly/8KeN
  • Response from Ms. Whitworth: Electives are subjects of choice in high school. These are not requirements or prerequisites to study medicine. Choose things you enjoy or that you are good at. The subjects you need to study at VCE are more important for university entrance, as previously said.
  • Response from Mr. Scott: A Doctor of what? It's just a qualification, not a job title...

• From EMC Yr10: The best way (defined as respectable and fast) to get into Medicine?​​​​​​
  • Response from Ms. Yucel: Becoming a medical practitioner is a long process. On top of what the other Career Practitioners have written, I want to add this: you never stop studying as a doctor. You have to keep up with all the changes and developments in the field of medicine. While you have to do that in most fields you work in, it's most regulated and required in the field of medicine. So while you may undertake the "fast" ways to get into medicine, it takes consistent effort and time to be able to stay in medicine.
  • Response from Mr. Mithat: There is no "respectable" way to get into medicine as the field is so highly regulated that it is almost impossible to "fake" or "shortCUT" your way into it. So all ways are ok. The reason that there are so many ways is not because people fail in one way, and they try another - it is because people don't realise that they want to be a doctor until the different stages of their life just like they realise that they DON'T WANT TO BE A DOCTOR AS WELL SOMETIMES; see this well written article for more info: https://thefootnotes.com.au/how-to-become-a-doctor/
  • Response from Ms. Whitworth: All pathways to medicine are respectable - and it is always a long journey as well as requiring a lot of hard work. The initial degree is five years if you go straight from school but this is very competitive and there are many more years of training after that as you start to specialise, be that General Practice or a specific area of medicine. And to keep your knowledge up to date you have to continually keep learning and studying. Ask yourself if you enjoy studying and are prepared to keep studying throughout your working life in order to succeed in this field.
  • Response from Mr. Scott: Depends on what you see as "respectable" & - that's not for us to judge. "Fast" right now is Monash straight from the end of Year 12 - 5 years to complete formal training (but a lot of years after that of on-the-job training, Monash or not). Be aware for that course, 5000ish apply for approx. 230 places each year.

• From KBC Yr11: What are the different levels of Uni?
  • Response from Ms. Yucel: Not sure what you mean by different levels of uni, but there are different levels of education you can complete. Check out the Australian Qualification Framework Levels for more information: https://www.siriuscollegecareers.com/aqf-levels.
  • Response from Ms. Whitworth: You usually enter university by starting an undergraduate degree or a Bachelor degree. However, many universities offer qualifications that are below this level as pathways. These range from certificates to diplomas, as well as Associate Degrees. After an undergraduate degree you can go on to postgraduate study right up to a PhD.
  • Response from Mr. Scott: Furthering what Ms. Yucel & Ms. Whitworth have said, you can group university courses into 2 groups: "Undergraduate" & "Postgraduate" (sometimes just called "Graduate"). Anything at or below Level 7 on the AQF is "undergraduate" (see the link Ms. Yucel suggests). Some unis only offer Level 7, some will go down to Level 5, some will go down even further. You must have a Level 7 qualification to be allowed to enter anything from Levels 8-10, which is "postgraduate".

• From EMC Yr7: Which subjects should I study to become a doctor (GP)?
  • Response from Ms. Yucel: In terms of VCE subjects, Methods and Chemistry. In terms of subject before VCE, you could focus on electives that give you a wide range of skills. Doctors aren't just good at science, after all. They have to understand how to work with other people, how to work on projects, how to take care of their mental health, among many others. You can learn these in various subjects.
  • Response from Mr. Mithat: Methods, Chem & Bio & do well in English to boost your ATAR & check out https://thefootnotes.com.au/how-to-become-a-doctor/
  • Response from Ms. Whitworth: The subjects already mentioned are requirements to becoming a doctor, but studying them alone will not necessarily get you a place at university to study medicine. It is very competitive and there are other entry requirements, for example and interview process and an external exam (the UCAT or the GAMSAT). There are different pathways to becoming a medical doctor and it is worth exploring the different ways. You have time to do this but for now work hard and be the best you can be in the subjects you enjoy.
  • Response from Mr. Scott: You have 6yrs at school to figure out if that's the direction you want to take yourself, then at least 3 years at university before even worrying about entering a doctorate-level course. Slow down & enjoy school, and figure out over time what works best for you. Don't fall into the trap of being attracted to a career option because of what it is - work out first what works for you, and go from there. The subjects you choose will then answer themselves.

• From KBC Yr8: How can you decide what career to choose in the future? Should this decision be based on skills or interest?
  • Response from Ms. Yucel: Both and more. Some people decide on what they want to do based on what they think the world needs. Sometimes, you can combine skills and interest and mission. Your first job might utilise your skills more, whereas your second may utillise your interests more.
  • Response from Mr. Mithat: You are not the first to be stuck for answers and the science of 'Career Development' has some answers in the shape of fun Quizzes and questionnaires. Go onto our website www.siriuscollegecareers.com & do the fun careers quizzes in the student section as these and similar quizzes will begin your process of identifying the particular special bend of your mind that makes you special at some things compared to others. This is a good start to any career journey...
  • Response from Ms. Whitworth: Some people seem to know exactly what they want to do in life, others are overwhelmed by the variety of careers available. Some fall into a career and others actively seek one out. At Year 8 you should be noticing what is out there, asking questions about jobs you think sound interesting, and starting to understand yourself a bit better. What are you interested in, what are you good at (both in school and out of school)? Explore these interests and dig a bit deeper to see whether or not they could lead to a career. Talk to people who work in the areas that interest you. Career choices will become a little clearer as you start to research and we are here to guide you in that research.
  • Response from Mr. Scott: Both. You need to enjoy what you are doing day-to-day, and you're not going to be able to do that if you don't have the skills for it! Know yourself first & foremost - your strengths, your skills, your values etc. We'll do more about the 'world of work' part in Year 9 onwards.

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Career Development Daily News Fix: Thursday June 3 (Posted: 03/06/2021)

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• Yrs 10-12: Paramedicine Course Guide - Over the next few weeks, we're distributing a series of course guides for specific groupings of courses. These guides will assist domestic students and their families in researching course options across a number of states, including Victoria. Whilst not universities wished to participate, the vast majority did & this should provide you a broad overview about your course options. The next of these is for Paramedicine. To download your copy, click here.

• Yrs 9-12: Have you considered vocational education and training (VET)? This includes – apprenticeships, traineeships and TAFE study. Did you know that 77% of VET graduates secure employment after training? (This is better than most university degrees…) VET is one of the most progressive forms of education available to school leavers. It’s in touch with the realities of the current and future employment market – because it’s entirely driven by the employment market. If you would like to learn more about VET and why you should consider gaining a VET qualification after school, click here to check out the ‘VET. It’s Right Now’ video initiative.

• Yrs 11 & 12: Uni of Melb Maths & Statistics Experience - The Uni of Melbourne is hosting a 2-day undergraduate Mathematics & Statistics experience for students on Thursday July 1 & Friday July 2. Throughout the event, students will gain insight into the mathematical and statistical courses UoM offers in their undergraduate degrees. Students will be able to choose what lectures they attend (just like a University student!) and work with academic staff and current undergraduate students in the tutorials and seminars that follow. Given that the lectures provided are of an undergraduate level, students should be comfortable with most topics within VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 & 4 (or equivalent). Registrations are limited, so to express your interest for this opportunity, click here.

• Yrs 10-12: Business Degrees in Victoria in 2021 - Business degrees are like Arts/Science/Health Science etc. in that they're very broad, and can be tailored to your own personal interests. Some universities will call them "Business"; some will call them "Commerce"; some will have both of these. In these cases, the general differences lie in the ATAR (generally, Business is lower) & prereqs. (usually Maths requirements are stronger for Commerce). Below is a list of some Business degrees available across Victorian universities in 2021; for more precise information you should visit VTAC:

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Career Development Daily News Fix: Wednesday Jun 2 (Posted: 02/06/2021)

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• Yrs 10-12: Orthoptics, Optometry, and Clinical Audiology Course Guide - Over the next few weeks, we're distributing a series of course guides for specific groupings of courses. These guides will assist domestic students and their families in researching course options across a number of states, including Victoria. Whilst not universities wished to participate, the vast majority did & this should provide you a broad overview about your course options. The next of these is Orthoptics, Optometry, and Clinical Audiology. To download your copy, click here.

• Yrs 10 & 11: A Day at Melbourne - Year 10 and 11 students are invited to get a taste of the university experience at the Uni of Melbourne on Thursday July 8 (obviously bound by potential COVID-19 restrictions). You will have the opportunity to attend lectures and interactive workshop sessions that will challenge you to think critically and gain insight into the broad areas of study available to you. You'll also have the chance to chat with Uni of Melb staff about studying with UoM, including their courses, student societies and support services at their course and student services expo. All students will also enjoy a tour of their beautiful Parkville campus. There are 2 sessions: morning (10am-2pm) & afternoon (12pm-4pm). For more information & to register for either of these (numbers are strictly limited):
  - Morning: Click here
  - Afternoon: Click here

• Yrs 9-12: Swinburne Uni Work Integrated Learning Guarantee - Did you know that Swinburne guarantees that all students studying a Bachelor degree will have access to industry experience through placements, internships or industry-linked projects? It’s called the ‘Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Guarantee’. Prospective students and their families can find out about this program through an online webinar being run on Wednesday June 16 at 4pm. This is what you want out of a degree - more than just theory. Otherwise, all you have at the end of years of study is a piece of cardboard, and no experience to show for it...employers want soooooo much more than a piece of cardboard alone! To register your attendance at this webinar, click here.

• Yrs 9-12: Interested in Veterinary Nursing? This is a fantastic occupation for those who are passionate about working with animals. Veterinary nurses assist veterinarians in all aspect of animal patient care, including surgical procedures, laboratory testing, medical treatment, and consultations. To become a qualified veterinary nurse, you usually have to study the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing whilst undertaking employment, work placement in a Vet clinic. This can be completed through a traineeship, VET study or online study. Once qualified, you can undertake further study to specialise in dental, surgical or emergency and critical care. For information on this occupation, click here. You may also consider studying a Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing at La Trobe University; click here for information on this degree.

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Career Development Daily News Fix: Tuesday Jun 1 (Posted: 01/06/2021)

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• Yrs 10-12: Oral Health & Dentistry Course Guide - Over the next few weeks, we'll be distributing a series of course guides for specific groupings of courses. These guides will assist domestic students and their families in researching course options across a number of states, including Victoria. Whilst not universities wished to participate, the vast majority did & this should provide you a broad overview about your course options. The next of these is Oral Health & Dentistry. To download your copy, click here.

• Yr12: ACU Guarantee NOW OPEN - ACU's flagship early entry program, 'ACU Guarantee' opened today. Guarantee your place at ACU, even before your Year 12 exams. The ACU Guarantee program offers eligible Year 12 students a place at ACU based on your Year 11 results. Offers may be made as early as July. While successful applicants must still complete their Year 12 exams, you can do so secure in the knowledge that your marks from Year 11 meet ACU's entry requirements (note, you still need to hear course prereqs; just not the ATAR). You may also enhance your entry score by including a short personal statement that gives ACU an insight into your personal circumstances and motivation for university study. Applications are open until the end of September. For more information & to apply, click here. As with all other early entry programs, if any course at ACU (except Physio & Teaching/Education) is on your radar for 2022, you really, really, really should look at applying - what's the harm???

• Yrs 10-12: Chat with a VU student - Vic Uni are offering a unique opportunity to their VU Guarantee schools (that's us!) as students to learn more about life and study at VU. During June, you can book in for a phone chat with a current VU student, and have all your questions answered about what life at VU is really like. Bookings are open from June 14-25 in the following areas:
  - Business and Laws
  - Criminal Justice and Psychology
  - Dermal Science
  - Paramedicine
  - Science and Education
  - Sports and Exercise Science
  For more information & to book your phone appointment, click here. Side note, congratulations to the 22 Years 11 & 12 students who have already secured a VU Guarantee spot. If you’re interested in applying for VUG (again, what’s the harm???) click here.

• Yr12: VTAC Information Session update - Based on both face to face & survey feedback, here's how we're going to operate the VTAC information sessions later on this year. Make a note in your calendar/diary:
  - Monday August 2: EMC face to face.
  - Tuesday August 3: MFC virtual (Zoom).
  - Wednesday August 4: KBC face to face.
  All sessions will start at 7pm.

 

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Career Development Daily News Fix: Monday May 31 (Posted: 31/05/2021)

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• Yrs 10-12: Speech Therapy & Occupational Therapy Course Guide - Over the next few weeks, we'll be distributing a series of course guides for specific groupings of courses. These guides will assist domestic students and their families in researching course options across a number of states, including Victoria. Whilst not universities wished to participate, the vast majority did & this should provide you a broad overview about your course options. The next of these is Speech Therapy & Occupational Therapy. To download your copy, click here.

• Yrs 7-12: Does a course with a high ATAR guarantee better job prospects? In short, not always. Remember, the ATAR is just supply & demand to get in, nothing else, and certainly nothing to do with exiting the course. The cold hard truth is, when looking at graduate outcomes, such as employment rate or a high starting salary, the courses with high ATAR requirements don’t necessarily deliver the best outcomes. Numbers and cut-off scores aren’t the be-all and end-all when it comes to what happens after you graduate - it's what you do with the qualification & your passion for your area of study that counts faaaaar more. To read more, click here.

• Yrs 9-12: 5 Reasons Why: Psychology - Psychologists assess and work with clients to facilitate optimal mental, social and occupational health. They use a variety of treatments to ensure people can function effectively in society.  Here are five reasons why you may wish to consider a career in the field of psychology. Click here to read more.

• Yrs 9-12: 4 tips to help get smart about money - By the time you leave high school and often before, it’s important to learn how to manage your money and make decisions that make financial sense for your situation. If you can budget, manage your money, make wise decisions about your spending and saving habits, then you’re well on your way to being financially literate. Having these skills are a huge advantage all through life and could help to prevent you falling into masses of debt. To read about 4 very simple steps that can help you start to become smart about your money, click here.

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Career Development 'Ask the Practitioner': Friday May 28 (Posted: 28/05/2021)

Please stay home & stay safe through our hopefully short 'circuit-breaker' lockdown.

• From EMC Yr12: Is it wrong to stick with a career you know you don't like, only because you don't know what you do like?
  • Response from Ms. Yucel: You may not last long in a career you do not like and potentially end up wasting time and money as well. It's best to look for something that you either may like or are capable of doing. You don't have to love your career, but you should not dread it either. There are things you can do now to start looking for careers that you may end up liking.
  • Response from Mr. Mithat: It is ok to be confused - most people are. So, Career Development science has some tools to help people figure out their special talents & intellectually strong points to help you craft a career suitable to your special powers & these are called career quizzes. The more you do, the better idea you will have - log into your student account at www.siriuscollegecareers.com and do some there as a start; come see us as well about the best one called 'Morrisby' which you will never be the same after doing it.
  • Response from Ms. Whitworth: I don't think you should stick with a career you don't like - that makes no sense. However, you might have to stay in a particular job (to earn money) while you sort out what you really want to do. Determining that is not that hard when you start to think about what you love doing, your strengths, and what your values are. If this sounds a bit daunting you can always start by eliminating the types of work that you would definitely not want to do and then see what is left. There are many tools (career quizzes) that will show you your strengths and preferences - start with the one on JobOutlook https://joboutlook.gov.au/career-tools/career-quiz. There is another one on Explore Careers https://explorecareers.com.au/career-quiz/, and of course the Morrisby Online tool is the one we promote at school - click here for Morrisby Online.
  • Response from Mr. Scott: It's all good to not know what you want to do 'in the future', but it's not good to not doing anything about trying to figure it out. How about changing the question from "what job should I be doing?" to "what problem/s can I help solve?" That's going to spark your interests & values, and from there see what 'job' options help to solve those problems. Short-term, you'll need to take everything in your life into account when deciding to stick with a career trajectory you're not a fan of (Living out of home? Having a 'life'? Paying for a car? etc.). If you can move on quickly all factors considered, go for it. Otherwise, work on your ideal situation in the background.

• From Yr9 (no campus): do (sic) ALL doctors get paid well (GP)?
  • Response from Ms. Yucel: It depends on your definition of "well". Some doctors are paid more, especially if they're worked longer and specialised in particular areas.
  • Response from Ms. Whitworth: A GP is not the most well paid doctor. Those who have trained to become a doctor of medicine can go on to earn very high salaries depending on their specialisation. Wealth is not necessarily the privilege of those who have a high paying salary. You can be wealthy on an average salary if you use your money wisely and save for the future.
  • Response from Mr. Scott: Given you've said "GP", that helps to know what 'doctor' you're talking about, so thank you. The most accurate information on average pay for a GP in Australia can be found at https://joboutlook.gov.au/occupations/general-practitioners-and-resident-medical-officers?occupationCode=2531; whether that's being "paid well" is up to you.

• From Yr9 (no campus): what (sic) exactly happens at uni?
  • Response from Ms. Yucel: Just like high school, you take classes and do assignments or projects. That's the bare minimum you have to do in order to get a university degree. However, most uni students also do a lot after class, such as taking responsibility in student clubs, working part-time, getting internships at companies, so they can build up their skills.
  • Response from Mr. Mithat: 1 of the best ways to know things is how different they are to what you already know; So how it is different to high school is that there are about 4 to 5 classes a week called 'Lectures" where a professor lectures students on a subject you chose to enrol in. You don't have to go (but you should!) so only those who want to go & want to learn attend and learn. The others just fall behind & drop out of uni. You do your study & work on your own timetable, so time management is a must if you want to graduate. Whenever you get stuck, the uni also runs subject tutorials where smaller groups of students who want to study, gather & study together with a tutor on that subject, so they can learn from each other & overcome those points they were stuck on. So university is a place for people who really want to learn something & they need to show that they have learned it via tests & projects etc. to graduate. Now you can't do this unless you are passionate about something so that's why the Career Dev. Dept. is always talking about your passion and your drive, so you don't have to fake it when you get to university; you are passionate about something or issue, and you want to learn it more than others, so you go to uni and study it & graduate & become 1 of the best in that field hopefully...
  • Response from Mr. Scott: Have a read of the following 2 articles to help you with this. First, "What my first year of uni was really like" from Year 13 - hear it from someone who has just been through it. https://year13.com.au/articles/first-year-uni-really-like. Second, "An insider's guide to life at uni" from the Good Universities Guide: https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/education-blogs/student-life/an-insider-s-guide-to-life-at-uni. Keep in mind that everyone at uni (well, hopefully everyone) is there because they want to be, so there's no real space for stupidity or nonsense - you'll stand out like a sore thumb.

• From EMC Yr8: What Do I Need To Know To Become A Doctor? (At a Medical Centre)
  • Response from Ms. Yucel: The Career Dev. offices on all campuses have a book called "What it takes to be a doctor". You could go to the Career Dev. office during recess and lunch to read that book. To become a doctor, you'll need top level academic capability and scores, a love of reading and studying, and great motivation to undertake the journey to becoming and being a doctor. There's more to this topic, so feel free to chat with a Career Development Practitioner on your campus to learn more.
  • Response from Mr. Mithat: There are several pathways to become a doctor & in Vic. one of the most direct ways is the Monash Uni Medicine - CSP Bonded School Leaver Entry - Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine: 5 years minimum duration - Monash University Clayton campus course code - 2800311251 - & the prerequisites are listed for Australian Year 12 students as Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 35 in English (EAL) or at least 30 in English other than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in Chemistry (t.ly/uTYR). More info at https://thefootnotes.com.au/how-to-become-a-doctor/.
  • Response from Ms. Whitworth: In addition to the answers already given, try to talk to a doctor about their career journey. Maybe you could chat with your local GP. There are many online resources where you can find out about this profession, starting with our own Career Development website under the 'For Students' tab. Click on 'Career Targets' and go look under the Health target. Here you will find many types of medical doctor that you can research. https://www.siriuscollegecareers.com/career-targets/16

• From EMC Yr11: How does the GAT work? Does it contribute to our study score? Or the 3 and 4 subjects were doing in year 11? Also how hard do you recommend us to study for it?
  • Response from Mr. Scott: I'll take this one, as I have years of experience as a VCE Coordinator in a previous school. The short answer is, it might contribute, or it might not contribute. It all depends on what happens later in the year (ie. Your Units 3/4 exams). It only applies to the Units 3/4 exams you're going to sit in the year you sit the GAT (ie. This year's GAT for this year's subjects; next year's GAT for next year's subjects).
    The best way that I recommend you think about it, is that it's your 'insurance policy': should something happen later this year that legitimately prevents you from attending your Units 3/4 exams (or doing as well in them as you should be able to), the GAT will be used (amongst other numbers & grades) to create a Study Score for you. Unis could also call on it (one or both) as a way to determine who gets a spot in a course, if all other measures (ATAR, Study Scores etc.) are the same.
    Based on that (and the fact that you just don't know what could happen to you in Oct/Nov) - and I can't emphasise this enough - you'd be seriously shortsighted/foolish/immature to not take it as seriously as any other assessment. Revise over previous GATs to 'study' (it's not a 'normal' exam to study for, in that you have subjects to revise content from); click here to access them.

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Career Development Daily News Fix: Thurs May 27 (Posted: 27/05/2021)

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• Yrs 10-12: Nutrition & Dietetics Course Guide - Over the next few weeks, we'll be distributing a series of course guides for specific groupings of courses. These guides will assist domestic students and their families in researching course options across a number of states, including Victoria. Whilst not universities wished to participate, the vast majority did & this should provide you a broad overview about your course options. The second of these guides is for Nutrition & Dietetics. To download your copy, click here.

• Yrs 9-12: Aust. Signals Directorate 'CyberEXP' - ASD CyberEXP will take you through a day in the life of five cyber specialists experts working in the Australian Signals Directorate (the front line of Australia's cybersecurity defence) helping to secure the government’s information, services and personnel. It enables you to test drive a day in the life of five ASD cyber professionals. You will participate in challenging real-life cyber scenarios, discover the skills and tools used by these ASD cyber mentors, and explore the vast number of careers available in cybersecurity today. For more information & to give this a go, click here.

• Yrs 11 & 12: SEQTA polls reminder - A reminder that the following polls close at 3:30pm tomorrow (Friday May 28); these were sent to you via SEQTA on Monday from Mr. Scott:
  • Yr11: Monash University webinar next Thursday (this will still go ahead, be it in lockdown or back on campus).
  • Yr12 (all): Monash University webinar next Friday.
  • MFC & KBC Yr12: VTAC information seminar mode (in person or virtual).

• Yrs 9-12: Snapshot of La Trobe University in 2021 – Key information about La Trobe University:
  - La Trobe University is just over 50 years old having enrolled its first students in 1967
  - LTU has been ranked in the world’s top 1.1 per cent of the world’s universities in the Times Higher Education Universities Rankings, and is one of the world’s best young universities
  - LTU is now ranked in the world’s top 250 universities by Times Higher Education World University rankings 2021 - Rankings & Ratings
  - LTU has more than 36 000 students and over 3,000 staff, with many courses on offer including numerous double degree options
  - LTU has a number of campuses and residential facilities
  - Over 55% of students who study at the Bendigo campus come from outside of Bendigo - La Trobe - Bendigo with over 500 students living on campus - La Trobe Bendigo Accommodation
  - La Trobe offers many scholarships including access and equity scholarships, as well as academic merit scholarships
  - Student Exchange opportunities are extensive at LTU
  - LTU ensures that there are opportunities for students to develop skills beyond the knowledge they are gaining at university through work experience, volunteering, and student exchange opportunities, etc.  The excellent Accelerator Program provides  mentoring, workshops, legal and grant application assistance, financial assistance, and co-working spaces for entrepreneurial students who hope to start a business
  - LTU has two colleges: Arts, Social Sciences and Commerce (ASSC) and Science, Health and Engineering (SHE) - La Trobe Colleges:
         - The College of Arts Social Sciences and Commerce (ASSC) is made up of 4 schools and 12 departments, and offers a range of specialised study options across all of LTU’s campuses - La Trobe ASSC Schools & Departments
           - The College of Science, Health and Engineering (SHE) contains nine schools and offers a range of general and specialist undergraduate and postgraduate courses across LTU’s multi-campus operations - La Trobe SHE Schools & Departments
  - LTU’s Student Excellence Academy provides life changing support and enrichment opportunities that expand current study and employment advantages to students.
  - LTU also offers an Early Admissions program called Aspire. This program is designed to acknowledge secondary students who work hard to make positive changes in their schools and communities through volunteering. The Aspire Early Admissions Program acknowledges a student’s volunteering efforts when they apply. As a successful applicant, students receive an offer into their course in September before they receive their ATAR - Aspire Early Admissions Program and are eligible for one of 40 Aspire Scholarships
  - Recently introduced courses include archaeology, business analytics, innovation and technology, languages and linguistics, sports analytics.
  - There has also been a recent restructure of some courses offered in Allied Health - Health
  - The Carlton College of Sport offers a unique tertiary program in partnership with LTU, which provides the ultimate learning experience in a high-performance environment.

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Career Development Daily News Fix: Wednesday May 26 (Posted: 26/05/2021)

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• Yrs 10-12: Nursing & Midwifery Course Guide - Over the next few weeks, we'll be distributing a series of course guides for specific groupings of courses. These guides will assist domestic students and their families in researching course options across a number of states, including Victoria. Whilst not universities wished to participate, the vast majority did & this should provide you a broad overview about your course options. The second of these guides is for Nursing & Midwifery. To download your copy, click here.

• Yrs 9-12: Alumni stories - Ms. Yucel recently chatted with a 2014 MFC alum who finished construction management at RMIT and is working in the field. Here's what he said:
  - Commercial construction is still booming but there’s a lot of people who are applying for the same position.
  - The industry itself is very competitive and extremely difficult to find employment and that’s naturally because most employers request experience for graduates.
  - If I were to give any advice it would be to start an internship early during studies which would put those ahead of the pack. Internships are much easier to find and that should kickstart their careers moving forward.
  - Majority of the tier 1 companies (who do the biggest projects) and  tier 2 companies now are growing within and want to train their staff from very early.
  - Starting 2-3 days a week during studies then moving onto full time is what usually happens. 
  If anyone wants to chat further with this graduate of Sirius College about Construction Management, he's happy to do so - you just need to let your Career Development Practitioner/s know!

• Yrs 10-12: Superannuation program ‘Super Aware’ - Superannuation (aka super) is something that often feels like a ‘future-you’ problem. Like, about-to-retire-to-a-small-coastal-town future-you. But super is like opinions - everyone has one, and what happens to your money can have a big impact on not just your retirement, but the planet as well. Aware Super has teamed up with Year 13 and built Super Aware, an e-learning program that is designed to show you what super is, how it works and how you can tailor it to your goals and values. Super Aware is all about getting you in the know about how to make your money work for you, so you can rest easy. Oh, and there's $1,000 on offer to a student who completes the 4 modules listed below:
  The modules are:
  1. What’s the 411 on super
  2. Caring about your super
  3. Taking control of your super
  4. Finding the right super for you
  The earlier you start, the more money you'll have to live off when you've finished working. So, get started on learning about what you'll need to retire comfortably by clicking here.

• Yrs 10-12: Performance Degrees in Victoria in 2021 - The range of courses listed below are performance-related degrees, in acting, drama, theatre, dance and music performance offered by Victorian universities. A limited number of courses require an ATAR only; most courses have a range of selection criteria, such as submission of a supplementary form, an audition, an interview, etc. The only VCE prerequisite for the courses listed below is English/EAL. For a comprehensive list of all courses with performance-related subjects, visit VTAC:​​​​​​​

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Career Development Daily News Fix: Monday May 24 (Posted: 24/05/2021)

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• Yrs 10-12: Nuclear Medicine / Radiation Therapy / Radiography / Medical Ultrasound Course Guide - Over the next few weeks, we'll be distributing a series of course guides for specific groupings of courses. These guides will assist domestic students and their families in researching course options across a number of states, including Victoria. Whilst not universities wished to participate, the vast majority did & this should provide you a broad overview about your course options. The first of these guides is for Nuclear Medicine / Radiation Therapy / Radiography / Medical Ultrasound. To download your copy, click here.

• Yrs 10-12: VU Undergraduate Webinar Series - Learn how VU can help you develop your skills with an undergraduate course. Hear from the experienced VU Course Chairs about the benefits of VU's undergraduate courses. Expand and discover your skills and interests in a variety of fields and disciplines and how VU can assist you in building industry opportunities and connections. With their revolutionary VU Block Model, their state-of-the-art facilities and support services, VU can help you reach your study and career goals. These 30min webinars run through June, all starting at 5:30pm, and focus on:
  - Early Childhood Education
  - Law, Criminology and Legal Services
  - Creative Arts, Screen Media and Animation
  - Building Design, Building Surveying, Construction Management and Engineering
  - Science: Biomedical and Health Sciences
  - Primary and Secondary Education
  - Community Development, Social Work, Youth Work and Criminal Justice
  - Information Technology and Cyber Security
  - Sport, Exercise Sciences and Outdoor leadership
  - Business
  - Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
  - Nutrition
  To register for any of the these course webinars, click here.

• Yrs 10-12: Inside Monash: Advanced Science Degrees seminar - This Wednesday May 26 at 6:30pm, Learn about Monash’s premier degrees in research, global challenges, and data science. Course directors and current students will be available to give you the inside information on the Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours); Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours); and the Bachelor of Applied Data Science Advanced (Honours). This is a seminar (not webinar) at their Clayton campus; for more information & to register, click here.

• Yr12: VTAC Planner postcard - VTAC produces a 'VTAC Planner' postcard which is distributed at expos and events throughout the year. The card contains an high-level overview of the application process and key dates between July and January, with other reminders and information on the reverse. You are also encouraged to visit the VTAC website throughout the year for a comprehensive list of dates - these will be ready for the 2021/22 application cycle by the start of August when VTAC opens. To download a copy of the VTAC Planner postcard, click here.

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