CAREERS

YEAR 12 CAREER INTERVIEWS

Over the next two terms, students are encouraged to start researching options in preparation for University applications which open in early August. University applications close by the end of September, so most students should be using Semester One to research their options and determine their top six preferences for courses in Queensland. Each state is slightly different when it comes to applications, so please make sure to access this information on the St Patrick’s College Careers Website, university websites and tertiary admissions centres.

During Terms 2 and 3, I will be meeting with Year 12 students and parents for their Career Preparation Interviews to discuss post-schooling options, including providing guidance regarding the tertiary application processes. These appointments will take place after school, before school, morning tea and lunch. Appointment availabilities will be published and a Career Interview will be able to be booked the same way as Academic Conferences can be booked.

Students intending to start an apprenticeship next year are encouraged to submit their resumes online to register with apprenticeship groups such as Skills360, TORGAS or MEGT.

UCAT FOR MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY

Most universities (except JCU and Bond) offering medicine or dentistry courses will require students to sit the UCAT. The UCAT is an aptitude test undertake between 1 and 31 July.

Year 12 students considering a course in medicine or dentistry should consider taking the UCAT. 2021 registration for the UCAT is now open. Students are encouraged to register early for the UCAT test, so that they can nominate their preferred test appointment times. Regular UCAT preparation should now be underway for any student seriously considering a career in medicine or dentistry. For students in Year 11, they should be finding out about the UCAT process and begin implementing a study routine to practice mock exams and questions. Resources can be found on websites with the following organisations: UCAT, MedEntry and the National Institute of Education (NIE).

DEFENCE FORCE RECRUITMENT & THE AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE ACADEMY

Defence Force Recruitment has been conducting a series of information sessions in Townsville regarding entry into the Defence Force and ADFA. If your child is in Year 12 and interested in applying to Defence Force or ADFA, they need to begin the application process as soon as possible by arranging a YOU session at their nearest Defence Force Recruitment Centre. It is highly recommended that students commence this process in Year 11, particularly if they are interested in applying to ADFA.

Applications are also now open to current Year 12 students for the ADF Gap Year Program. An ADF Gap Year is a unique opportunity for students to experience life in the Navy, Army or Air Force, without needing to make a long-term commitment.

INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERING PROGRAM

From the 6-8 July 2021, the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sydney will host the Indigenous Australian Engineering School (IAES) Online, funded by Engineering Aid Australia (EAA).

The IAES Online will give 20 Indigenous high School students from QLD, NT, ACT, VIC, TAS and SA, who are in years 10, 11 and 12 in 2021, the opportunity to explore the possibilities of studying and working within various fields of engineering. The three-day virtual program will run for three hours per day and involve: Introduction to engineering; community sessions; virtual site visits to major engineering companies; careers session and how to study tips. Applications close 5 May.

Ms Catherine Rentoule

HEAD OF FACULTY – CAREERS & VOCATIONAL TRAINING. E: crentoule@stpatscollege.qld.edu.au