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Highlights in this issue:
- Information about the RSA RGS Course - see this in the ACW Careers Events section
- The University of New England is now taking applications for early entry - see this great opportunity in the University section of the newsletter
RSA & RGS COURSE
11 March 2024
Year 12 students attended the annual ‘University Showcase’. The University Showcase is a collective display of institutions visiting local high schools to provide tertiary education information to young people. It included a short presentation by touring university representatives and other tertiary education providers. The presentation encompassed both a freestyle presentation and an expo style component. Each represented institution presented a different topic such as student life, costs, scholarships, how to apply and securing accommodation.
This was then followed by a small expo for students to meet institution representatives and collect information. Students were able to obtain information about university and tertiary pathways and ask any questions they had about education and training after Year 12.
UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND ACCOMODATION
College Reps Visit to ACW On Wednesday, 27 March 2024, representatives from St Leo's College and the Women's College at the University of Queensland, will be at Assumption College to meet with any students interested in applying to the university and/or applying for on-campus accomodation.
Year 12 students are invited to attend the meeting at lunch time on the day to find out more information about campus student accomodation.
TERM 2 ACW CAREERS EVENTS
Keep an eye out in Term 2 for the following careers events at Assumption College:
- Construction industry 'White Card' course
- First Aid Skill Set Course
- Excursion to the Brisbane Careers Expo
- Espresso Machine Operation Course (Barista)
- Year 10 Work Experience (block week) 10 - 14 June 2024.
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TAFE South West have launched the 2024 Year 10 Taster Programs across the South West region.
This program allows eligible high school students in Year 10 to try out an industry area without needing to commit to a full qualification or apprenticeship.
Please find below the available locations for the Year 10 Taster Programs in 2024 at Warwick, please note offerings differ across campus locations:
- Trade Taster Program (Including General Construction Induction Training Card)
- Skills Taster - Kitchen Operations
- Skills Taster - Salon Assistant (Hairdressing)
For more information please contact the College Careers Department.
How to Apply
To submit an application for the Year 10 Taster Programs, students will need to:
- Go to tafeapply.com
- Enter application code of TQSWTASTER24
Applying for a Taster program does not guarantee entry into the program. Applications are not a Confirmation of Enrolment. Places are limited and waitlisting will be utilised in this enrolment process.
TAFE South West are offering a Term 2 intake for MSL20122 Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement at the Toowoomba campus. This VETiS eligible program will run over 2 terms commencing on 17 April 2024, concluding on 11 September 2024. Students in Year 10, 11 or 12 are welcome to apply.
COURSE: MSL20122 Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement
LOCATION: Toowoomba
DATES: 17 April 2024 – 11 September 2024*
TIME: 9am – 3pm
DAY: Wednesday
*Subject to sufficient enrolment numbers.
PATHWAY OPTIONS
Certificate III in Laboratory Skills MSL30122 (Laboratory technicians, instrument operators, laboratory assistant)
Certificate III in Pathology Assistance HLT37415 (Pathology specimen collector, pathology laboratory assistant)
Certificate III in Pathology Assistance HLT37415 (Pathology specimen collector, pathology laboratory assistant)
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques MSL40122 (Biological technical assistant, food testing technical assistant, technical assistant (mineral assay), environmental technician, laboratory technician)
Diploma of Laboratory Technology MSL50122 (Technical officer, laboratory, technician, analyst)
UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science – Griffith University
- Bachelor of Science – Queensland University of Technology
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science – Australian Catholic University
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science – University of the Sunshine Coast
- Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences – University of Southern Queensland
HOW TO APPLY
Applications can be submitted online via https://tafeapply.com/ using application code TQSW24SAMPLE. Applications close on Thursday 28 March 2024.
Interested students can visit www.connectngrow.edu.au or see the Careers Department for more information.
ENGINEER YOUR FUTURE
Queensland University of Technology
23 March, 2024
An engineering experience day at QUT that will open your eyes to a possible career path in Engineering.
QUT are partnering with The Engineering Link Group and Engineers Australia to deliver hands-on experiences for Years 9 to 12 students to showcase engineering as it really is – exciting, challenging and world-changing.
During this full day experience students will participate in two hands-on workshops facilitated by QUT Ambassadors and real engineers. Students will also have an opportunity to connect with professional engineers over lunch and during the workshops.
INTERESTED IN AGRICULTURE?
University of Queensland
23 June - 26 June 2024
Future Experiences in Agriculture, Science and Technology (FEAST) is a four-day residential program to inspire high school students about rewarding science careers in the agriculture, animal, plant and food industries.
FEAST is open to students in years 11 and 12 and is held each June/July at UQ Gatton.
By participating in FEAST students can:
- test-drive university and meet other students with similar interests
- explore science disciplines through practical activities and workshops
- meet UQ students and staff and attend industry-run sessions
- experience living in the UQ Halls of Residence and take part in social and sporting activities
- expand their knowledge of UQ Science study options and programs
- learn about current challenges faced by scientists, including climate change, biosecurity, feeding the world and protecting endangered wildlife.
Numbers are limited, and due to high demand, students can only attend FEAST once.
Registration
Registrations for FEAST 2024 are now open. Register Now
Registrations close Friday 3 May 2024.
Cost
The program fee for 2024 is $700 (incl GST). Program fee covers:
- three nights' accommodation on campus in the UQ Halls of Residence (all linen and bedding provided)
- all meals from Sunday night to Wednesday lunch
- all program activities and tours.
Students must make their own travel arrangements to and from the event.
Visit FEAST - Faculty of Science - University of Queensland (uq.edu.au) for more information.
ENGINEERING, DESIGN & COMPUTING
School Holiday Program
June 2024
Designed for Year 9 and 10 students, the 4-day University of Queensland school holiday program follows our study areas of Engineering, Design and Computing. You will learn to think like engineers, architects, designers and planners, and computing professionals through hands-on and interactive workshops and presentations, facilitated by lecturers and our wonderful Student Ambassador team. You’ll also have the chance to explore UQ’s engineering, design and computing precinct including the state-of-the-art makerspace facility, UQ Innovate and the Andrew N. Liveris Building.
You can enrol in one, two, three or four days.
- Tuesday 25 June - Engineering School Holiday Program Day 1
- Wednesday 26 June - Architecture + Planning School Holiday Program
- Thursday 27 June - Design and Technology School Holiday Program
- Friday 28 June - Engineering School Holiday Program Day 2
Cost: $35 per day.
Registration
Registration for this event will open in early May 2024. Please note that registering interest does not guarantee a place in the program, bookings and payment will still be required once registrations open.
DISCOVER ACU BRISBANE
10 April, 2024
Join the Australian Catholic University for a free event tailored to provide an insight into life as a uni student. The Brisbane event has a range of sessions available including business, education, midwifery, nursing & paramedicine, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech pathology, as well as campus tours.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND
Open Day
3 May, 2024
For more information visit Open Day - University of New England (UNE)
CREATIVE ARTS OPEN DAY
Griffith University
19 May, 2024
Explore a world of artistic innovation and creative expression as Griffith University showcases its artists, designers, performers, and writers. The Creative Arts Open Day will include interactive workshops, exhibitions, and demonstrations across a spectrum of disciplines, from visual and performing arts to film and animation, industrial design, architecture and more.
BRISBANE CAREERS & EMPLOYMENT EXPO
24 May - 25 May, 2024
The Brisbane Careers & Employment Event is open on May 24 & 25, 2024 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. The Expo will host over 130 organisations and employers with career opportunities for all ages. Entry is free.
The event is for school students, parents, teachers, graduates, job seekers, people looking for courses and workers seeking new opportunities.
Information about School-based Traineeships & Apprenticeships (SATs)
Information as at 6 March 2024 at School-based apprenticeships and traineeships | Education and training | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs) allow high school students (in Years 10, 11 or 12) to earn a wage, train towards a nationally recognised qualification and study towards their Queensland Certificate of Education at the same time.
Traineeships
A school-based traineeship usually takes 2–4 years for a student to complete, depending on when they start it and the type and level of the qualification. If it isn't completed before school graduation, the traineeship can continue by converting to part-time or full-time and continuing to work with the employer until completed.
Apprenticeships
Students can't complete their apprenticeship during high school because apprenticeships take longer than that; but an apprenticeship can be started at school, converted to part-time or full-time after graduation and completed after another 2–3 years.
For example, if a student starts a 4-year full-time apprenticeship at the start of Year 11, they will usually have finished 1-year full-time equivalent by graduation (because school-based apprenticeships take twice as long). To continue it after school, students need to do approximately another 3 years full-time. So, in total, it may take 5 years to complete.
Minimum Age
High school students must be in Year 10, 11 or 12. School-based apprentices in electrotechnology must be in Year 11 or 12.
Apprenticeships and traineeships can start before Year 10, but this requires a special business case. Contact Apprenticeships Info before commencing.
Learn more about:
Permission
Students must have:
- support from their school
- permission from their parent or guardian, if under 18.
Schooling
Students must be enrolled and/or registered in Years 10 to 12.
Work Hours
Trainees and apprentices are required to work at least 7.5 hours a week, averaged over every 3 months, for every 12 months of their training contract. Each training contract includes a minimum number of hours that must be met in the traineeship or apprenticeship.
Apprentices in the electrotechnology industry are required to work more hours.
Learn more about required working hours.
On-The-Job Training
A training organisation will work with the trainee/apprentice and their employer to develop a training plan, which describes what, when and how training will be delivered and assessed.
Training may be:
- online, with a trainer checking in regularly
- at work, with an on-site trainer
- in a class at a training organisation, like TAFE.
Attendance at Training
Depending on the apprenticeship or traineeship and training organisation, training may be completed:
- online during a spare period at school each week
- in the workplace, with a trainer who visits regularly
- with other students in a class environment on campus, either 1 or more days a week, or for a block (e.g. a 2-week block of classes).
Training and The QCE
Training may count towards final Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) credit points. Credits are based on the number of 'competencies'—knowledge or skills completed and/or the number of hours worked.
For more information about QCE credits, refer to the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA).
The Cost
Some traineeships and apprenticeships may cost. This cost will depend on the price of the training organisation delivering the training and may be paid by the student or the employer. Some apprenticeships and traineeships may be fully or partially funded by the government.
Who Is Involved
SATs are a training contract between:
- the student (and your parent/guardian if applicable)
- the student's school
- an employer
- a training organisation
- an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) provider.
To commence, the student and parents/guardians sign a training contract with the chosen employer. This is a formal agreement that is lodged and monitored by the Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training.
Read about each party's role and responsibilities.
More information:
Types of apprenticeships | Australian Apprenticeships
Australian_School_based_Apprenticeships.pdf
For detailed requirements on school-based arrangements, view:
If students would like to experience working in a career in which they are interested, they can visit the Careers office (Room 104) for discussion and support. The Careers Department assists students with work experience, including choosing pathways best suited to their career interest and preparing them with work skills to make the experience both enjoyable and successful.
Real Futures Grant
Opens: February 26, 2024
Closes: October 31, 2024
The Real Futures Grant is an annual one-off $5,000 prize, awarded to a student studying full-time for a certificate, diploma, degree or traineeship in one of the following fields: healthcare, medicine, business, or finance.
There are several key subsidised training and incentive opportunities for both young people and employers. Click here and read the section in the 2024 School Leavers' Guide which outlines the following subsidised training and incentive opportunities:
- Free apprenticeships for under 25s
- Fee Free TAFE
- Certificate 3 Guarantee (C3G)
- Higher Level Skills
- VET Student Loans
The Australian National University (ANU) Tuckwell Scholarship Program is one of the most transformational undergraduate scholarship program in Australia. Recipients receive:
- $24,700 per annum (2023 rate) (increasing with inflation) each year for the length of your undergraduate degree program (studying full-time), to cover on-campus residential costs, books and general living expenses
- guaranteed access to ANU-approved student accommodation
- an allowance to assist with your move to Canberra and to support two annual return journeys (e.g. airfares) between your home and the University for each year of your degree.
- an allowance to help cover the transport costs for your parents to attend Commencement Weekend at the start of the program
Click here for more information about the Tuckwell Scholarship Program, eligibility, the application process and other opportunities including:
- Leadership development and enrichment
- Mentoring and support
- Health and wellbeing
- Scholars house
Applications must be submitted by 8 April 2024 and Stage 1 applications close on 11 April, 2024.
UNIVERSITY AT SCHOOL
Applications Open
Students can study university subjects whilst at school.
Most programs are for Year 11 and 12 students; however, some are also available to Year 10 students.
The benefits of completing a university subject whilst at school include:
- Studying the subject can be one less subject to study and pay for during later studies at university
- Some university programs offer a QCE point for successful completion
- Students can experience what university study may involve
- Successful completion of subjects at some universities can improve chances of entry to the relevant course or university after Year 12.
Assumption College Students have access to the 'Uni at School Guide' on the Careers Canvas Page.
THE MOST POPULAR UNIVERSITY COURSES
The Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) made over 15 000 university course offers in their January offer round earlier this year. Here were the 12 most popular university courses from that round:
Students can apply for the 2025 Australian Defence Force (ADF) Gap Year and experience life in the Navy, Army or Air Force without committing to a longer period by 'signing up'. An ADF Gap Year is a way to have an adventurous year, gain valuable skills and work experience and get paid for it. Currently there are 18 roles to choose from for your 2025 Gap year experience including administration, cabin crew, artillery operator, driver, engineer and more. Applicants must be an Australian citizen, aged between 18 and 24 years on admission and have completed Year 12 (required passes vary by job). Click here to find out what jobs are available, how to apply and answers to frequently asked questions.
Max and Betty
School-based Traineeship available
Max and Betty are a local news agency with giftwares, occasion wares, accessories, cards and gift hampers. They are seeking someone with a great work ethic and a willingness to learn as a school-based trainee.
The Aurora Education Foundation is a First Nations Peoples organisation that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to realise their full education and employment potential. Through their interconnected programs and pathways, they walk with students from high school through to university and the workplace, redefining Indigenous educational and employment success. Click here to read more about the foundation and what they can offer you including the following programs found under Our Work located on the top navigation bar:
- Rise
- High School Program
- Internships
- Scholarships and Study Tour
- Indigenous Pathways Portal
JCU WINTER SCHOOL
June 2024
The JCU Winter School for Year 10, 11 and 12 Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students
This program is run over a five-day period during the school holidays and is a residential prepatory program for high school students. The students will live on campus and take part in academic lectures and team-building activities. This interaction provides opportunities to meet University staff and students and form bonds with other students in the program.
For more information visit JCU Winter School for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students - JCU Australia
Anthology Art Competition 2024
Closes: October 31, 2024
The Anthology Art Competition is established to foster and support both established and emerging visual artists and provide a platform for publication. The competition is open to multiple genres including painting, printmaking, mixed media, photography and digital media.
Anthology Poetry Competition 2024
Closes: October 31, 2024
Established to recognise and encourage excellence in the craft of poetry writing and to provide a platform for publication, the Poetry Award is open to original and previously unpublished poems in the English language.
Wombat Books Illustration Challenge 2024
Closes: July 1, 2024
Wombat Books are seeking original illustrations from Australian school-aged students (aged 5-18) to publish in a unique picture book.
The Challenge has been established in order to provide aspiring young illustrators with the opportunity to be published in a professionally produced children’s book and gain an introduction into the world of illustrating.
Mocktail Film Award
Closes: June 30, 2024
High school students in years 9-12 are invited to submit their best short fiction, short documentary, short animation, television commercial, or music video clip to be reviewed by industry professionals.
Shortlisted films will be shown and the winner will be announced at the Martini Film Awards to be held in Melbourne and Brisbane.