MELBOURNE POLYTECHNIC TRADE TASTER DAY 2018 Event to Be Held at the Following Time, Date and Location

Issue No. 5 Friday 29th March, 2018

Welcome to the final Careers Newsletter for this term. There are a number of activities available over the school holidays for students to experience various courses at difference universities. These sessions are free (usually lunch is provided) but students do need to register for a place. Some of these Experience Uni days are listed in this Newsletter. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience university before registering course preferences.

May I take this opportunity to wish you all a blessed Easter and holiday break.

Dates to Diarise in Term 2 • ACN Nursing & Health Expo – Saturday 28 April, MCEC • VCE & Careers Expo – 3 May to 6 May, Caulfield Racecourse • Law Week – 14 to 20 May, various locations • Year 10 Work Experience - Monday 25th June – Friday 29th June • Melbourne Polytechnic Trade Taster Day – Thursday 10th May

For Years 9 – 11 students – Register your interest by emailing mailto:[email protected]

MELBOURNE POLYTECHNIC TRADE TASTER DAY 2018 Event to be held at the following time, date and location:

Thursday, 10 May 2018 from 10:00 am to 2:45 pm (AEST)

Heidelberg Campus

Cnr Waterdale Rd & Bell St Heidelberg, Vic 3081 Australia

Trade Taster Day - Melbourne Polytechnic

Thursday 10th May

We will be running two groups in the morning session and two groups in the afternoon session. Groups will consist of 7 trade activities (15 minutes per activity) with both morning and afternoon options available for each group.

MORNING SESSIONS 9.45am GROUP 1 Registrations GROUP 2 Registrations - sharp GROUP 1 GROUP 2 • Hospitality • Culinary • Agriculture • Animals • Painting & Plastering 10.00am - • Plumbing • Carpentry, Joinery, Furniture & 12.00pm • Jewellery Cabinet Making • Horticulture (Landscaping) • Bricklaying • Locksmithing • Hair & Barbering • Electrical • Fabrication

12.00pm – Lunch Break 12.45pm AFTERNOON SESSIONS 12.30pm GROUP 3 Registrations GROUP 4 Registrations - sharp GROUP 3 GROUP 4 • Hospitality • Culinary • Agriculture • Animals • Painting & Plastering 12.45pm- • Plumbing • Carpentry, Joinery, Furniture & 2.45pm • Jewellery Cabinet Making • Horticulture (Landscaping) • Bricklaying • Locksmithing • Hair & Barbering • Electrical • Fabrication

FREE EVENT- For further information please contact Helen Madden.

News from ACU

 ACU at the ACN Nursing & Health Expo ACU’s School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine is sponsoring the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Nursing and Health Expo.

Check out the expo and drop by the ACU stand for an opportunity to speak with knowledgeable staff about career and study options.

When: Saturday 28 April 2018 Time: 8.30am – 1.30pm Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Exhibition Bays 1 & 2, 2 Clarendon Street, South Wharf Cost: Free entry

Find out more at ACN Nursing & Health Expo

 Community Achiever Program (CAP) Formerly known as the Early Achievers' Program (EAP), the Community Achiever Program (CAP) is designed to acknowledge students’ commitment to their local communities. Regular volunteer work in your community – through a social justice organisation, sporting, performance, cultural or religious group – may be rewarded through our Community Achievers' Program with entry into an undergraduate degree. A successful CAP application means students could receive an offer as early as August to study at ACU. Being part of this CAP group also offers unique opportunities to enhance their leadership and volunteering skills, while they study at ACU.

Find out more at Community Achiever Program (CAP).

News from Bond University

 Update from the Bond Business School Under a new structure for undergraduate degrees, students will now be able to take any of the majors (6 subjects) available in the Bond Business School. For example, students can combine their Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management with a major in Marketing, International Business or Entrepreneurship. Similarly, students might wish to access a Tourism Management major in a general business program. Learn more by browsing Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management.

 Build your own Brochure Start building your own personalised Bond University brochure for yourself or for a friend. Students can log on to Build Bond Brochure, select up to three areas of interest, and follow the prompts.

 Scholarships at Bond Bond University offers an extensive scholarship program to both domestic and international students, with values ranging from 25% scholarships to 100%. It is important to note that applications for the 2019 Scholarship Program for Australian Year 12 students open on 1 April 2018, and close on 31 July 2018.

Some of the scholarships on offer include:

• Vice-Chancellor’s Elite Scholarships This 100% scholarship is available to all Year 12 students with an anticipated ATAR above 95.00; with demonstrated strong leadership skills, and extensive involvement in extra-curricular activities. Open to all undergraduate degrees excluding the Bond Medical Program.

• The Padma and Hari Harilela Scholarships Awarded to outstanding students from around the globe, looking to study at either undergraduate or postgraduate level. These scholarships open the door to applicants with strong achievements in both community involvement and contribution, and academia. Applicants must meet the prerequisites and the admissions entry standard for their chosen degree. Submission of a 500-word personal statement outlining the applicant's community involvement and contribution, as well as personal attributes and academic achievements. Awardees received a total of $10,000 (domestic students) and $15,000 (international students). Open to all undergraduate degrees excluding the Bond Medical Program.

• Excellence Scholarships Awarded to Year 12 students with an anticipated ATAR of over 91.00, demonstrating exceptional potential, strong leadership skills and extensive involvement in extra-curricular activities. The value of the scholarships is 50% of tuition fees for any single or combined degree (Bond Medical Program).

• Indigenous Scholarships These scholarships, valued up to 50% of tuition fees for any single undergraduate degree (excluding the Bond Medical Program) or 100% tuition for any diploma program, are awarded to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students who have demonstrated extracurricular involvement, leadership potential and academic achievements.

• ADCO Sports Excellence Scholarship The ADCO Sports Excellence Scholarship celebrates this by awarding sporting scholarships to outstanding sports men and women from around Australia with the chance to help fund their tertiary studies. Valued at 50% of the cost of any single undergraduate degree or single postgraduate degree (excludes the Bond Medical Program, Doctor of Physiotherapy, Master of Psychology; Clinical and Forensic and Master of Creative Arts), as well as a $10,000 cash bursary will be awarded per year of study for a maximum of 2 years.

Year 12 students are able to apply for any of these scholarships until the closing date. Scholarship applications should be submitted online and applications open soon. Students should note that only one applications needs to be made, and students can apply for as many scholarships they are eligible for. Visit Bond University Scholarships for a comprehensive list of scholarships, including other sport scholarships, and/or to apply! Also visit Bond Scholarship Application Tips to read through useful tips on applying effectively. For further queries, email [email protected] or phone 1800 074 074 toll-free (within Australia).

What can I do with an Arts Degree? There is often the debate about the value of an Arts Degree and what kind of role an Arts graduate could find in industry. The list of roles is quite varied, and includes -

• Teaching & educational administration • International aid and trade agencies • Arts production and management • Public service and social welfare agencies • General management and administration (local and global) • Communications industry, publishing, media and public relations • Tourism and hospitality

One of the very important things for students to note, is that an Arts student learns skills that are very transferrable in industry. These include communication skills, critical thinking and reading skills, analytical skills, and research skills – browse Career FAQS - What to do with your Arts Degree to learn more!

Monash University recently shared this YouTube video about a Career with a Bachelor of Arts.

Arts Degrees on offer in Victoria Most universities in Victoria offer an Arts degree, and some of these are listed below. Students should note that the prerequisite VCE subject for most Arts degrees is only an English or EAL. For a comprehensive list of courses (including double-degree options) on offer at universities, visit VTAC.

INSTITUTION MAJOR STUDIES ATAR 2018 ACU Business studies, Drama, Economics, Education Studies, History, Literature, 58.50 (M) M – Melbourne Campus Mathematics, Media, Music, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Sociology, Study of Religions/Theological Studies, Visual arts. DEAKIN Advertising, Animation, Anthropology, Arabic, Australian studies, Children's 60.80 (G) G – Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus literature, Chinese, Criminology, Dance, Drama, Education, Film and 60.10 (M) M – Melbourne Campus television, History, Indonesian, International relations, Journalism, Language and culture, Literary studies, Media studies, Middle East studies, n/a (W)

Philosophy, Photography, Politics and policy studies, Professional & Creative Writing, Public relations, Sociology, Spanish, Study of religion, Visual arts, Visual communication design. FEDERATION UNI Global and international studies, History, Indigenous Studies, Japanese, n/a (G) G – Gippsland Campus Literature, Media and Screen Studies, Philosophy, Psychology (APAC n/a (MH) MH – Mount Helen Campus accredited), Sociology, Writing. LA TROBE Aboriginal Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Asian studies, Chinese, 50.00 (M) M – Melbourne Campus Creative and professional writing, Crime, justice and legal studies, Economics, English, French, Gender, sexuality and diversity studies, History, Human geography, Indonesian, International studies, Italian studies, Japanese, Linguistics, Mathematics, Media studies, Modern Greek, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Screen studies, Sociology, Spanish, Sustainability and development. MONASH Anthropology, Archaeology, Arts, Australia in the world (minor), Australian 76.15 (Ca) Ca – Caulfield Campus studies, Behavioural studies (minor), Bioethics (minor), Chinese studies, 81.00 (Cl) CL – Clayton Campus Communications and media studies, Criminology, Digital humanities, English

as an international language, Film and screen studies, French studies, German studies, History, Holocaust and genocide studies (minor), Human geography, Human rights, Humanities, Indigenous cultures and histories, Indonesian studies, International relations, International studies, Islamic studies (minor), Italian studies, Japanese studies, Jewish studies (minor), Journalism, Korean studies, Languages, Linguistics, Literary studies, Music, Performance (minor), Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Religious studies, Social science, Sociology, Spanish and Latin American studies, Theatre, Ukrainian studies (minor). SWINBURNE Advertising, Chinese, Cinema and screen studies, Creative writing and 60.15 (H) H – Hawthorn Campus literature, Criminology, Digital advertising technology, Environmental sustainability, Games and Interactivity, History, International studies, 82.35 (H)* Professional Degree * Japanese, Journalism, Media industries, Philosophy, Politics and international relations, Professional writing and editing, Social media, Sociology. UNI MELBOURNE Ancient world studies, Anthropology, Arabic studies, Art history, Asian 85.00 (P) P – Parkville Campus studies, Australian Indigenous studies, Chinese societies (minor), Chinese studies, Classics, Creative writing, Criminology, Development studies (minor), Economics, English and theatre studies, English language studies (minor), Environmental studies (minor), European studies (minor), French studies, Gender studies, Geography, German studies, Hebrew and Jewish studies, History, History and philosophy of science, Indonesian studies, Islamic studies, Italian studies, Japanese studies, Knowledge and learning (minor), Law and justice (minor), Linguistics and applied linguistics, Media and communications, Philosophy, Politics and international studies, Psychology, Russian studies, Screen and cultural studies, Sociology, Spanish and Latin American studies. VICTORIA UNI Communication studies, History, Literary studies, Political science, n/a (FN) P – Footscray Park Campus Psychology, Sociology, Vietnamese, Visual art, Writing. n/a (FP)

Snapshot of RMIT University in 2018 • One of Australia’s original educational institutions founded in 1887, RMIT University now has more than 83,000 students, including more than 12,000 at postgraduate level • Based on the QS World Rankings by Subject, RMIT ranks # 1 in Australia and #17 worldwide in Art & Design, and #6 in Australia in Business Studies, and Computer Science, and #13 for Accounting, Finance, Economics and Econometrics • RMIT provides you with a range of education options, from an apprenticeship, traineeship or certificate, to an associate or bachelor degree, or a postgraduate degree by coursework or research - RMIT - Levels of Study • RMIT is regarded as a world leader in Art and Design; Architecture and the Built Environment; Engineering; Computer Science; and Business and Management Studies. • RMIT has a reputation for delivering innovative academic programs within stunning modern and historic buildings located in Melbourne’s CBD. The New Academic Street project has transformed the heart of the RMIT City campus creating laneways, gardens, new student spaces and better library facilities. • RMIT University offers programs of study in 23 schools across three academic colleges - RMIT - Academic Colleges • RMIT has three Melbourne campuses, made up of vibrant student communities, modern learning and teaching facilities and open and informal social spaces - RMIT Campuses • RMIT engagement with industry has always been central to RMIT’s mission, and industry and enterprise is at the heart of every RMIT program - RMIT and Industry

• Work Integrated Learning (WIL) at RMIT makes up a significant component of a student’s program, whereby they use their academic learning in a ‘real life’ situation with a real industry or community partner • RMIT Activator is a unique experience designed by RMIT to connect students, staff and alumni to a network of transformative experiences all designed to help students, staff and alumni learn enterprise skills, innovate alongside industry and innovation experts and launch new businesses • RMIT has a strong pathway program to courses providing students an opportunity to transfer from one RMIT program to another - RMIT and Recognised Pathway Courses and Student Experience • RMIT offers students a world of global opportunities and adventure through exchange and study abroad opportunities. Students get to expand their horizons: immerse themselves in a different culture and experience the world through the eyes of others. • Information about student accommodation options for Melbourne City campus students and visitors can be found at RMIT Student Accommodation • RMIT makes sure its support services and networks help students to succeed at university and stay healthy and happy - RMIT Support Services. RMIT Connect is a great platform for students to access these student services and support

Deakin Step on Campus Students can find out more about university life, study areas and what it’s really like to be a student at Deakin! During these upcoming school holidays, Deakin will be running its Deakin Step on Campus event. Students will have a personalised tour of the campus with a current Deakin student, as well as learn more about Deakin’s study areas, campus life and how to make the best transition into university.

Where: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront and Warrnambool campuses Dates: Melbourne Burwood Campus, Thursday 5 & 12 April 2018 Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, Friday 6 & 13 April 2018 Geelong Waterfront Campus, Wednesday 11 April 2018 Warrnambool Campus, Wednesday 11 April 2018 Times: 10:00am & 12:00pm (Daily)

A Career in Forensic Medicine The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) is hosting a Career Information Afternoon for students in Years 10 -12. It is aimed at providing an insight into the various career options in forensic sciences. Speakers include a forensic pathologist, forensic toxicologist, a mortuary technician, a physician from clinical forensic medicine, and a representative from the Donor Tissue bank of Victoria. The Institute usually only hosts two of these afternoons a year and interested students should register soon as places are limited.

When: Friday 13 April 2018 Time: 12.30pm – 4.00pm Where: VIFM Lecture Theatre, Coronial Services Centre, 57-63 Kavanagh Street in Southbank Registration: Complete the registration form found at Career Information Afternoon as soon as possible.

For more information, visit Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) or call (03) 9684 4342.

A Day in the Life of a Fashion Illustrator During these upcoming school holidays, Box Hill Institute will be hosting A Day in the Life of a Fashion Illustrator and Developing Your Fashion Portfolio. This hands on 1-day workshop will provide students with the opportunity to experience life as a fashion illustrator and develop skills to present their creative ideas for their portfolio.

Date: Wednesday 11 April 2018 Time: 9.30am – 3.00pm Venue: Box Hill Institute - Nelson Campus, 853 Maroondah Highway in Box Hill

Tickets cost $75 and students must register at A Day in the Life of a Fashion Illustrator

Chartered Accountants Why accounting? Accounting can be regarded as the language of business. Accountants analyse, report and give advice about the financial dealings of organisations and individuals, and advise on associated record-keeping and compliance requirements*. Chartered Accountants hold the highest professional qualifications available to accountants in Australia, and are valued for their commercial know-how, analytical thinking and leadership abilities. A career as a Chartered Accountant is a fantastic choice for those who want to:

 Earn good money  Have job security  Have the opportunity to travel and  Enjoy a challenging, interesting and work overseas diverse career Some of the potential roles for a Chartered Accountant include –

 Financial planner  Forensic accountant  Financial office  Management accountant  Tax specialist  Stockbroker  Business analyst  Risk analyst  Auditor The Good Universities Guide - Accounting *

So, how does one become a Chartered Accountant? Step 1: Choose an approved university business or commerce or finance degree Step 2: Complete the degree with an accounting major Step 3: Begin the Chartered Accountants Program - Chartered Accountants Program Step 4: Complete the Chartered Accountants Program while accumulating three years of work experience with a Chartered Accountant mentor

Students wanting to be kept informed about career events, etc. run by the Institute of Chartered Accountants should regularly browse Chartered Accountants

News from Monash University  News from the Science Faculty Monash Science recognises the importance of industry based experience and knowledge to prepare students for their future careers. Students can complete an industry project, or build their employability skills with career focused units including:

 Science Schools Project – students are placed in teams in a school environment where they teach science to school students. This immersive experience develops highly transferable skills including communication, project and time management and teamwork. Students may use this opportunity to get a taste for teaching as a possible career.

 Science Industry Placement Unit – this credit unit enables students to undertake a science-based industry placement of at least 80hrs. Students have the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge and skills developed in their course.

 Career Skills for Scientists – this unit uses work-related activities to enhance transferable skills including commercial awareness, leadership, teamwork and communication. Through scenarios and creative problem solving activities, students learn about the business environment. Students will also gain training in writing a CV and job applications.

For more information about studying Science at Monash, visit Monash Science

 Studying Health at the Peninsula Campus Monash Peninsula is home to a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences including Paramedicine, Nursing and Midwifery, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.

Located in Frankston, our Peninsula campus is a great place to study, offering all the amenities students need within a small, friendly community.

Interested in finding out more about what’s on offer at Peninsula, but no time to visit? Take a 360° virtual tour of the learning spaces Studying Health at the Peninsula Campus - YouTube Clip

Health Science Degrees in Victoria Below is a list of many health science degrees offered at Victorian Universities. For a comprehensive list of health sciences courses, including double degrees, on offer at both TAFEs and universities, visit VTAC.

INSTITUTION COURSE VCE PREREQUISITES MAJOR STUDIES IN 2018 ACU Physical Activity & Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least Physical Activity Health Science 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. CHARLES Health and n/a Health sciences, Human biology, Rehabilitation. STURT Rehabilitation Science DEAKIN Health Sciences Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least Disability and inclusion, Environmental health, 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in Exercise science, Family, society and health, Food English other than EAL. studies, Health and sustainability, Health promotion), Medical biotechnology, Nutrition, Physical activity and health, Psychological science, Psychology for professional Development. FEDERATION Health Sciences Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least Leading and Managing Health Services, 18 in any English. Psychology, Sport and Exercise Science, e-Health and Informatics. LA TROBE Health Sciences Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least Health and sustainability (Bendigo only), Health 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in promotion (Bendigo and Melbourne), Human English other than EAL; and a study physiology and anatomy (Melbourne only), Public score of at least 20 in one of Biology, health (Bendigo and Melbourne), Rehabilitation counselling (Melbourne only), Sports counselling Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical & athlete welfare (Melbourne only). Education or Physics. MONASH Health Sciences Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least Epidemiology, Global Health, Health and Human 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in Development, Health promotion, Health sciences, English other than EAL. Healthcare, Human health, Public health. RMIT Health Sciences Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least Chronic diseases, Evidence based health practice, Health and nutrition, Human biology, Law and (Associate Degree) 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL. ethics in health, Multidisciplinary health care in Australia, Understanding disease processes and treatment, Understanding the psychology of health. SWINBURNE Health Science Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least Applied statistics, Biomedical and clinical technologies, Biomedical science, Exercise 3-year degree 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. science, Health across the life span, Health communication, Neuroscience, Nutrition, Psychology and forensic science , Psychology and psychophysiology, Public and environmental health.

Health Science Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least Applied statistics, Biomedical and clinical technologies, Biomedical science, Exercise (Professional) 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. science, Health across the life span, Health 4-year degree paid communication, Neuroscience, Nutrition, work placement Psychology and forensic science , Psychology and psychophysiology, Public and environmental health. VICTORIA Health Science Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least Biosciences, Health research, Indigenous health, 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in Population health, Program evaluation, Project English other than EAL. management.

Nutritionists and Dietitians According to the Dietitian Association of Australia (DAA) - Dietitian Association of Australia (DAA), there is a distinction made between dietitians and other occupations in the nutrition and food science field, including that of nutritionist. The key difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist is that, in addition to or as part of their qualification in human nutrition, a dietitian has undertaken a course of study that included substantial theory and supervised and assessed professional practice in clinical nutrition, medical nutrition therapy and food service management. So, in Australia, all dietitians are nutritionists however nutritionists without a dietetics qualification cannot take on the expert role of a dietitian.

Victorian universities offering undergraduate courses in nutrition, food science and/or dietetics include:

UNIVERSITY COURSE VCE PREREQUISITE SUBJECTS ATAR 2018 ACU Nutrition Science Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in 58.75 (M) English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other

than EAL. (M) – Melbourne Deakin Nutrition Science Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in 56.10 (M) English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other (M) - Melbourne than EAL. Federation Food & Nutritional Science Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in n/a (Mt, H) any Mathematics; Units 3 and 4: a study n/a (G) score of at least 18 in any English. (Mt. H) – Mt. Helen (G) - Gippsland

La Trobe Applied Science/Dietetic Practice Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in 90.95 (M) English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other

than EAL.

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in Human Nutrition 61.00 (M) English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other

than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at

least 25 in two of Biology, Chemistry, any

Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics. (M) – Melbourne

Monash Nutrition Science Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in 76.25 (C) English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other

than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at

least 25 in one of Biology or Chemistry.

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in Nutrition Science - Scholars 90.35 (C) English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other Program (Dietetics Pathway) than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at (C) - Clayton least 25 in one of Biology or Chemistry.

RMIT Science (Food Technology & Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in 68.15 (C/B) English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other Nutrition) than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at (C/B) – City/Bundoora least 20 in any Mathematics. Victoria Human Nutrition Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in n/a (F) English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other

than EAL; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at

least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Health

And Human Development, any Mathematics (F) - Footscray or Physical Education.

Students are encouraged to browse VTAC for a comprehensive list, including double degrees!