Careers News

Year 10 Careers Education

The focus of our career lessons this term will be the Subject Selection process.  Students will engage in a range of activities designed to help them choose a pattern of study for Years 11 and 12, suitable to their interests and potential career pathway.  Topics covered will include:  

  • Unravelling the jargon:  understanding the language used by UAC (University Admission Centre), TAFE and other tertiary education providers
  • What subject do I need to study for …? Tips on how to choose the right subjects for study post-school
  • Exploring course options
  • Developing a Career Action Plan

Lunchtime information sessions will be held later in the term to explain the different courses available through our external providers such as Southern Cross College Burwood, TAFE, TAFE Digital and the Australian Training Company (traineeships).  Dates and times will be published once the Subject Selection process begins.

UAC Presentation for Year 10 Parents and Students 

On Tuesday 15 June a representative from the University Admissions Centre (UAC) will be available to explain the HSC process.  During this online session a Community Engagement Officer will provide you, and your daughter, with important information regarding HSC marks, the ATAR process, common HSC myths as well as schemes such as EAS (Educational Access Scheme).  The session will begin at 6.30pm and will run for approximately 45 minutes.  

MSCW Post-school Pathways website 

Each fortnight the latest career information will be made available in an extended career newsletter, whilst highlights will be posted in the school newsletter. A few key features of the site are: 

  • Events Calendar:  see all the upcoming events (for a 2 week period) from the Careers Calendar.  Students can see the upcoming events at a glance.  The full calendar of events can be located under the “Important Information” menu tab on the site.
  • Course Seeker portal:  Not sure what to study?  Search for courses right across Australia. Covers University, TAFE and many Private Training Providers. 
  • Career Targets:  This leads students to the interactive versions of the old Career Bullseye Charts.  Students select which subject area they want to investigate,   the possible jobs and careers and are taken to that target chart. When they click on the job of their choice, they are taken to a page of information all about that job – including Duties and Tasks, Working Conditions, Personal Requirements and a listing of all courses they can do to get into that career.  Students are currently using this facility in class. 

Information videos are also available on the main page.  This week’s topic is “UAC’s guide to applying for uni as a Year 12 student”.  New videos will be posted each fortnight/month so remember to visit the site on a regular basis to view our entire collection.

UAC news

Applications for university in 2022 have now opened.  To start their application students will need their Year 12 student number (issued through their school) and their UAC PIN, emailed recently to all students by UAC.  Once students apply they select ‘Undergraduate application’, and then click on the ‘Start’ button. Early Bird applications ($70) close on 30 September.

Once they’ve created their application, they then log in using ‘Manage your application’. If students have any issues with logging in they can find helpful information on UAC’s website under the ‘Frequently asked questions’ section or contact UAC directly on (02) 9752 0200 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Institutions haven’t provided all 2022 course information to UAC, however, students can still complete their application. All courses will be available by August and students are able to access their account at any time to review and update preferences.

EAS (Educational Access Scheme) update

The JobKeeper disadvantage introduced last year as part of EAS has been retained by UAC for 2022 admissions. Students will be able to apply if a parent or carere received JobKeeper for at least three months, or has received JobSeeker for at least three months from March 2020 onwards.

Upcoming events (for extended version on MSCW Career website)

Study Medicine Deadlines: May marks the start of the 2022 medicine application cycle 

Find the latest information May marks the beginning of the 2022 medicine application cycle in Study Medicine https://www.studymedicine.com.au/deadline-info .  A detailed list of May university application deadlines, interviews, notable events, and medicine offers for all Australian medicine degrees and degrees leading to medicine (entry in 2022) can be found by subscribing to Study Medicine. Contact admin@studymedicine.com.au

Sydney University Year 12 Information Evening Tuesday 18 May, 4-7pm 

Find out about undergraduate course options, admission pathways, scholarships and more. Hear from current students about their university experiences. https://www.sydney.edu.au/study/events-for-prospective-students/undergraduate.html

Sydney Design School Open Day Saturday 29 May 2021, 10am

Sydney Design School, St Leonards ~ Join us for our biggest day of the year! Our Director will take you through our courses and give you a comprehensive introduction to our School community. Meet our passionate Educators and explore our inspiring student work. This event may be held on campus or online.

Find out more: https://sydneydesignschool.com.au/information-sessions/

Ms Leonie Clarke, Post-School Pathways Coordinator

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