Welcome to 2018, I trust you all had a wonderful break. My name is Renee Campbell and I am the Careers Coordinator for Middle and Senior Years. I would like to take this opportunity to advise you of my role; and, how I can assist both students and parents here at the College.
Blog Topics:
- My Introduction
- Graduating Class of 2017
- Helpful Websites
- Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) - Year 12 Students
My role as Careers Coordinator is to:
- Implement work and career education programs for Year 8-12,
- Monitor and implement SET plans for Year 10,
- Organise Career/QTAC information sessions for parents and students,
- Organise guest speakers,
- Liaise with VET Coordinator regarding work experience,
- Participate in subject selection evenings,
- Track QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) applications for Year 12,
- Coordinate meeting times with students and parents to discuss vocational pathways,
- Collate data regarding university offers for exiting cohort,
- Manage/organise scholarship applications,
- Disseminate information about universities and ADFA to students and parents,
- Organise excursions to Careers Expo and university information sessions and open days,
- Liaise with Year Coordinators, VET Coordinator, Learning Support Coordinator, Indigenous Liaison, Heads of School and other staff members to help individual students develop career pathways for the future.
I am here to help with:
- QTAC and other tertiary applications,
- Australian Defence Force Applications,
- Subject selection,
- Career pathways,
- Applying for a job,
- Scholarships,
- University information from all over Australia,
- Providing information on anything specific to individual student vocational needs,
- Ensuring students are aware of important dates, ie. QTAC, UMAT, scholarship cut offs, etc.
Students and parents can access information from me by setting up a meeting (my office is at the end of L Block, directly opposite the red Music building), reading the Careers’ noticeboard, email, school blog, brochures in my office, guest speakers, school portal and parent information sessions.
I can be contacted by email: rcampbell@standrewscc.qld.edu.au or by phone: 40 395270. I look forward to helping St Andrew’s Catholic College students develop career goals and strong vocational pathways.
The Queensland Tertiary Application Centre (QTAC) had their major offer round on 16 January 2018.
77 students applied through QTAC (others may have only applied at interstate tertiary institutions). Out of the 77 who applied, 75 of our students received an offer (97.4%). What was even more impressive was that 75 (74%) of our students received their first preference! Students, who have not yet received an offer, may still receive an offer in subsequent offer rounds.
The majority of preferences from our students were to James Cook University and CQ University, demonstrating that many of students are choosing to stay local. The University of Queensland came in a close third to CQ University.
Quite a few of our students were given an early offer in the November and December offer rounds which they were keen to accept and meant that they could start planning early for their tertiary studies and any accommodation and relocation required. To date, we are proud to announce that four of our students have been awarded significant scholarships from Bond University, Ronald McDonald House, Far North Queensland Youth Assistance Fund and the QUT Vice-Chancellor Scholarship.
Interestingly, the field of education with the most preferences from 2017 St Andrew’s students was in the area of Health (Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Naturopathy, Speech Pathology) with Management and Commerce (Hospitality Management, Banking and Finance) and Engineering (Chemical, Automotive, Civil, Aerospace, Biomedical, Surveying) also showing strong numbers.
Not everyone has a clear plan for the future. These websites give you some insights into post-school options and career pathways:
- abc.net.au/acedayjobs
- apprenticeshipsinfo.qld.gov.au
- joboutlook.gov.au
- myfuture.edu.au
- skillsgateway.training.qld.gov.au
- skillsone.com.au
- tafeqld.edu.au
- gooduniversitiesguide.com.au
UNDERGRADUATE MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES ADMISSION TEST (UMAT) – YEAR 12 STUDENTS
If you are interested in studying Medicine and some other Health Sciences you may be required to complete the UMAT test as a prerequisite for some universities around Australia. The UMAT test is developed each year by ACER. The test is developed and used specifically to assist with the selection of students into medicine and health science degree programs at the undergraduate level at some universities.
Registrations are now open and an Information Booklet can be downloaded from the UMAT website at https://umat.acer.edu.au – please ensure you read this booklet thoroughly before applying.
Below are UMAT2018 Key Dates:
- Registrations open - First week in December 2017
- Registrations close - Friday 1 June 2018 – 5pm AEST
- Late registrations close - Friday 15 June 2018 –
5pm AEST - Applications for Special Testing Conditions close - Friday 15 June 2018 –
5pm AEST - UMAT test date - Wednesday 25 July 2018
- Results released - Mid September 2018
For more information, please see the poster outside the Careers’ Office or send me an email to make an appointment time.
Enjoy your week,
Renee Campbell
Careers Coordinator
