Careers & Vet Information
Careers Corner
The end of Term 2 is at hand and so we are half way through the year. Students and teachers are very much looking forward to the holidays.
White Card Course
As I mentioned in the last chapter of Careers Corner, we have the opportunity to take advantage of the Government’s subsidised White Card Course. We are offering this via a company called Men at Work and will be running the course on Wednesday, 21 July. We were hoping to run two courses and involve students in Year 9, unfortunately the subsidy only covers those students who will be turning 16 or above this year. We will look at running another course at the end of the year which will cost approximately $125 for the students.
The White Card is necessary to be able to do Work Experience in any aspect of the Construction Industry and is a compulsory component of the Certificate II in Construction Pathways course which is offered in Year 11 and Year 12 at St Clare’s.
There is a Careers OneNote for students in Years 10, 11 and 12. Have a look at this as there may be information about something you would like to do and have not considered.
I will continue to bombard the students with emails as soon as I receive relevant information. So please check your emails carefully so that you don’t miss out on an opportunity if it becomes available.
University Early Entry/Scholarships
Several universities are now open for early entry and several of these universities have their early entry separate from UAC. UNE, Southern Cross and Charles Sturt have various pathways and are worth considering (if not your first choice) as a back-up if you don’t get your first choice.
University scholarships have begun to open up so if you want to choose that pathway it is very important to keep checking university websites.
APPLY, APPLY APPLY!
Many scholarships go “untaken”. You have to be in it to win it and have nothing to lose by applying.
There are also quite a few TAFE scholarships available in different areas. I can’t stress enough the importance of looking on the appropriate websites.
UCAT
Those who have registered for the UCAT can access practice papers either on the UCAT website or other websites such as NIE. Be aware that most of these other websites charge money for the papers and workshops.
If anyone needs assistance with this, please come and see me.
UAC
I would also like to encourage those Year 12 students who are applying for University to register on UAC ($70 before 30 September and $200 after this date) if they have not already done so. Once you have done this you can apply for SRS (Schools Recommendation Scheme). As students of St Clare’s, you automatically get the EAS consideration for being a student at a disadvantaged school and don’t have to apply for this. There are also various other forms of disadvantage, so if you think you qualify for any of these come and see me and we will go through the application process.
Thanks to the CAA for the following information:
Course Changes & New Courses
Australian College of Applied Psychology Curious about how the mind works and why people act the way they do? An 'Experience' with ACAP may shift the way you think! ACAP dares its educators to examine real-world social issues through their latest online 'Experience ACAP' sessions. With limited spaces available, starting Tues 29 June, you'll want to save your spot today. Visit ACAP's website for topics and more info
Courses & Workshops for Students
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand INSPIRING THE DIFFERENCE MAKERS OF TOMORROW Chartered Accountants ANZ is excited to bring to you the illuminate: next gen Challenge. This entrepreneurship program fully aligned with the Australian Curriculum is returning in 2021 for students in years 9, 10 and 11. Discover why your school and students should participate in this impactful experience
Engineers Australia Discover Engineering 18 August - zoomed into school classrooms for Years 7-10. Activities use Engineering Design Process (design thinking/project based learning); tasks include EWB - floating houses; Cool Aeronautics - design, build, test your own plane; and Quantum Gamification! by Sydney Quantum Academy. Groups of 20-40 students in Years 7-10. more info:
Academy of Interactive Entertainment Get Started in Games & Film - Holiday Courses at Academy of Interactive Entertainment Learn how to 3D model and texture your own pocket monster! Then animate and bring your pocket monster to life. See what goes on behind the scenes of Animation. Available for Ages 12+ Visit:
Le Cordon Bleu Australia Enter the World of Le Cordon Bleu Careers Residential
ACMUSE ACMUSE School Holiday workshops 6,7,8 July - Learn something fun, different and creative this school holidays at a leading make-up school at Broadway: make-up skills, life drawing and basic special effects.. all designed for young adults in years 9-12. Email courses@makeupcollege.com.au or phone 9518 8003.
SAE Creative Media Institute 3 JULY 10AM- 3PM SAE Sydney is opening its doors this July for the SAE Create for A Day, a one-day workshop for students to expand their skills and work on inspiring creative projects in the fields of Animation, Audio & Music, Design, Film, Games, Music Production or Songwriting. Purchase tickets at
UCAT NIE UCAT, Interviews, and Pathways into Medicine / Dentistry. UCAT NIE presenting a free webinar for students and parents about UCAT, interviews, and pathways into medicine / dentistry. This is NOT an advertising seminar. The session is packed with invaluable information.
Ph: (02) 4367 0404 / enquiries@nie.edu.au /
UCAT NIE Attention Year 11-12! Considering a career in medicine or dentistry? If so, then you should be starting your medical interview preparation now. Don't miss! August workshop is full, and only few spots left in the September dates.
Ph: (02) 4367 0404 / mob: 0404 197 178 / 0412 439 115 / enquiries@nie.edu.au
Charles Sturt University Online Study Expo – see what’s possible Do you have students interested in studying an online university degree? Perhaps they’re looking to sharpen your knowledge in a particular area? Come along to our Online Study Expo and see where online study can take you!
Tuesday 22 June 2021
To book a spot:
Torrens University – School Holiday Workshops, 28 June – 15 July Not sure what to study after school? Visit us on campus to experience the day in the life of a Torrens University student. Participate in activities, chat to academics and Course and Careers Advisors, and enter cool competitions. Lunch and a goodie bag is provided. Register now:
Wednesday Webinars | 4pm AEST every Wednesday within NSW school term Upcoming webinars include: Become a Dalyell Scholar, Languages at Sydney, Economics at Sydney, Your Future in Business, Pathways to medicine and health. For dates and to register visit:
Information Sessions for Students & Parents
SEDA College NSW SEDA College is taking enrolments for Year 11 2022. Scholarships are available (with entry criteria). Join Principal Kate for our next virtual information session on Tuesday 13th July at 6pm-7:15pm. Register here:
SEDA is for students interested in sport and the sport and recreation industries. Students do not need to be high level sportspeople."
Sydney Design School Info Session
Register now for Experience ACU Day! Tailored to your study area of interest, the day will give you an insight into campus life as a uni student. Register now to attend the North Sydney campus on the 6th July, or the Blacktown Campus on the 30th June. Register here
ACU Year 12 Revision Workshops Worried about exams? Register now for a series of free online webinars run by experienced Year 12 exam markers and assessors. They’ll guide you through how to respond to possible exam questions, help you get your head around the class content to deepen your understanding, and offer plenty of tips and strategies along the way.
Bond University Save the date for Bond's Open Day experiences. In 2021, we're bringing you a full line-up of Open Day experiences. From an exciting virtual broadcast to an on-campus extravaganza, you can get to know Bond University whichever way you choose. Open Day Live broadcast: Saturday, 24 July & Open Day on-campus experience: Saturday, 7 August. Learn more:
UCAT NIE UCAT, Interviews, and Pathways into Medicine / Dentistry. UCAT NIE presenting a free webinar for students and parents about UCAT, interviews, and pathways into medicine / dentistry. This is NOT an advertising seminar. The session is packed with invaluable information.
Ph: (02) 4367 0404 / enquiries@nie.edu.au /
July Auditions for Sydney Conservatorium Students who would like to study at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 2022 will need to register to attend an audition or interview. Registrations for the July auditions are now open and close on 27 June.
Jobs & Work Experience for Students
Ostara Australia Ostara Australia offers employment services to assist people disadvantaged through age, health, disability or cultural background with finding and keeping sustainable employment. They tailor their fully Government funded services towards the job seeker's specific training, health and living needs. To find out more visit ostara.org.au or email info@ostara.org.au
Ability Connex Introducing Ability Connex. A registered NDIS provider with a range of skill development programs for job readiness including work experience, skill training and personal development. Refer to become part of their School Leavers Employment Supports program that empowers and is as unique as each client. For more information visit abilityconnex.com.au or email info@abilityconnex.com.au
Resources for Students
The University of Sydney Health Economics | Online, Tuesday 20 July, 4 – 4.45 pm | Healthcare is a rich setting in which to study economics. This webinar will examine the key questions of who decides what is fair and how using examples from the COVID-19 policy response. Free and suitable for Year 11-12 students
Scholarships, Early Entry, Alternative Pathways
Applications for the NSW Department of Education’s School Counsellor Sponsorship Programs are now open. Successful applicants will be supported while they study and receive a permanent position as a school counsellor in a NSW public school upon completion of their degree. To find out more and apply visit:
University of Tasmania Applications for the UTAS Schools Recommendation Program 2022 are now open. Early offers will be issued for all undergraduate courses except Medicine and Paramedicine from July onwards in monthly offer rounds. For more info, please go to
SEDA College NSW SEDA College Merit and Kickstart scholarships are now open for applications.
KICKSTART is for current year 10 students who are:
-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and/or
-from any background where one or both parents have not completed Year 12, and/or
-economically disadvantaged.
Applications close July 23, 2021 for year 11 2022.
Phone: 9518 4888
University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Rd 2 applications for the Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) Co-op Scholarship Program will open on 1 August. For more information, kindly email Carin.Alberts@uts.edu.au
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. Applications are open NOW!
Bedford College UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS FOR ALL DIPLOMA GRADUATES
Bond University Students have shown incredible resilience in adapting to the ongoing challenges presented by the events of recent years. Year 12 students can be assessed now for an early guaranteed offer for 2022 conditional on the completion of Year 12. Applications will be assessed based on Semester 1 Year 12 results and meeting any subject prerequisite requirements for their program. Learn more:
Western Sydney University - Free HSC Study Sessions Western is offering free HSC study sessions run by qualified teachers and HSC markers online covering 14 subjects such as Chemistry, English, Maths and more. The sessions will run from 20-24 September. Visit here for a full list of subjects and more information:
Western Sydney University - HSC True Reward Early Offer Program, Applications open now Western's Early Offer program gives students an early offer into university based on corresponding HSC subject band outcomes in Year 11 and 12, not the ATAR. For further information, visit the HSC True Reward page:
TAFE NSW and UTS Engineering Pathway Program TAFE NSW and the University of Technology have partnered to bring your students an innovative pathway towards a great engineering qualification. By successfully completing the Dip of Engineering–Technical (MEM50212) course and an integrated UTS Foundation Maths subject (35010) students will receive 24 credit points (equiv of 6 months) for a range of UTS Engineering programs.
Early offers for Visuals Arts and Music students The Creative Arts Special Admissions Scheme (CASAS) offers talented Year 12 students a chance to receive an early offer to study music or visual arts based on their audition or portfolio and their academic performance in year 11 and 12 so far, prior to getting an ATAR.
Apply to the Con:
Apply to the SCA:
Traineeships, Cadetships, Apprenticeships - Information & Opportunities
Apprenticeships R Us Group Training Organisation (GTO) that has been supplying quality apprentices to the automotive industry for over a decade. With monthly visits and an integrated approach, they place each apprentice with trusted host employers and nurture each apprentice so that they can complete their apprenticeship. To find out more visit apprus.com.au or email career@apprus.com.au
MAKE YOUR MOVE - International Freight, Transport & Logistics Traineeship Opportunities - International Freight, Transport & Logistics
Transport for NSW Excellent career opportunities for those interested in Engineering Transport for NSW The Road/Electrical Designer and Traffic Engineering Officer in Training Programs are offered by Transport for NSW in conjunction with Western Sydney University, The College. These programs are available to people looking for a career in engineering, while at the same time studying towards a Civil/Electrical Engineering degree. Please contact
for more details
Year 10 – Senior Studies
Year 10 students have begun their mentoring and subject selection process and have been given access to their Year 10 Careers OneNote through their Year 10 Careers Team. It is very important that each student look at their strengths, passions and what they like when considering subject choices. Students have been working through a booklet regarding this.
There is also a UAC guide in the Content Library which shows various university courses and their requirements as well as a 10 Step Guide to making choices for Year 11. Information about TAFE and other pathways has also been provided. If any student is unable to access this OneNote, please come and see me.
If any Year 10 student would like to do a “TVET” course throughout 2022 and 2023, they need to come and see me to get an expression of interest form. I have put a booklet in the Team OneNote which outlines the courses available for next year. Students attend TAFE one day a week and school four days a week. This usually occurs on a Friday, however over the past couple of years Electrotechnology has run on a Wednesday.
There is a cost associated with these courses. These courses incur a cost and this depends on the course. The Catholic Schools Office will subsidise these courses, however parents are expected to contribute $300 per unit per year.
Most of the courses are two units per year which means parent contribution is $600 per year.
- Some EVET courses are four units x one year. This means there is a bigger workload over the year and a parent contribution of $1200 for the year.
- Some courses have the option of an HSC Exam, others don’t. This is written on the information sheets available for each course.
- If a student wishes to gain an ATAR, then only two units can be Category B Board Developed. Only one subject can be done in this area (EVET/VET).
- If a student does not wish to gain an ATAR, then more than one Category B (Board Developed) or Board Endorsed subject can be done.
- Work missed at school has to be caught up.
- Compulsory Work Placement means a week out of school (35 hours per year) each year for each two units. If the first year is missed, then the 70 hours have to be made up in the second year. If the course is four units x one Year, then 70 hours of Work Placement is necessary.
- If a student does an EVET course and a VET course that means 70 hours per year Work Placement
- The EOI forms are due back to Mrs McCann (Mrs Avery) by Thursday, 13 August to be considered and a deposit of $300 is due by the end of Term 3.
Work Experience is available for students and provides an insight into various careers. Please come and see me if you are interested in this.
I am happy to meet with anyone who has questions. The students can
write their names in one of the “white spaces” on the timetable on my office door and I can be contacted by phone (6552 3300) or email karen.mccann@mn.catholic.edu.au.
Karen McCann
Careers/VET Adviser