Careers & VET - Term 1 Week 7

BOND UNIVERSITY VISIT TO CAIRNS

Any students interested in studying at Bond University can have the opportunity to meet

with Jennifer Latorre, Manager of Schools and Community – Regional Queensland and Western Australia.  Jennifer will be in Cairns on March 12 & 13.  If you’d like to book an appointment please email Jennifer on: jlatorre@bond.edu.au

SCHOLARSHIP NEWS

Mr Brad Greene and myself had the honour of attending the Far North Queensland Youth Assistance Fund’s 46^th Annual Tertiary Scholarships and Youth Achiever Awards.  2017 College Graduate, Lauren Formosa was awarded the Jim Nimmo Memorial Fund Scholarship to use towards her 1^st Year Bachelor of Business – Human Resource Management course at the University of Sunshine Coast.  Well done Lauren.

UQ UPDATE – VETERINARY SCIENCE

In 2018, The University of Queensland will be introducing an additional entry requirement for prospective students applying for the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours). This change will impact current Year 12 students applying for study in 2019.

This new entry requirement, a Situational Judgement Test (SJT), is an on-line, video-scenario based test with 12 sections and open-ended questions.

The University recognises that attributes such as resilience, critical thinking and communication skills that are essential for veterinarians are not reflected in academic performance alone. The SJT will be used to assist in the selection of a student cohort best equipped for the rigours of the profession.

The test will be held between July and September 2018 with multiple tests dates. Students need to have access to a computer with reliable internet connection, a web-cam and hold photo identification and can be completed at home or at a library/community centre or another suitable location. The cost to complete the test is approximately $80 and students should allow 90 minutes to complete the test.

 Further details about how and when to complete the SJT will be available soon on https://future-students.uq.edu.au/study/program/Bachelor-of-Veterinary-Science-Honours-2378.

Some frequently asked questions regarding the test platform (CASPer®) have been included below, however if you do have additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the School Liaison team on 07 3346 9649 or email school.liaison@uq.edu.au.

AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (ACU)

On Thursday 22 February, I was fortunate to travel to the ACU Guidance Officer Day in Brisbane.  On the day, I heard about many of their wonderful courses including, Bachelor of High-Performance Sport, Exercise and Sports Science, Business, Paramedicine, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy,  Biomedical Science and Nursing.  I was impressed by, the beautiful grounds, the location and the small class sizes.  If you are interested in learning more about this university, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

The University of Melbourne would like to invite students to attend their Information Day for interstate students and their families at our Parkville campus on Monday 16 April from 8:30am.

Rather than focusing on course information readily available on our website, this event looks specifically at the Melbourne experience for interstate students.

The program includes information about the application process, scholarship opportunities, student services, accommodation options and financial assistance. They will also have the chance to ask current interstate students about their experiences and hear how they managed the transition to Melbourne and experience what it’s like to live in one of our Residential Colleges with lunch in a college dining hall as well as a college tour.

When the main program finishes at 3.30pm participants can also opt to stay on for extra tours of our Residential Colleges or the Victorian College of the Arts at the beautiful Southbank Campus

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Monday 16 April 2018

Location: University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010

REGISTER NOW

https://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/events/victoria_and_interstate/victoria/interstate_student_and_family_information_day

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY

Enrolments for Cambridge Immerse 2018 are open to students at ST ANDREW'S CATHOLIC COLLEGE, REDLYNCH!

Cambridge Immerse is a unique two-week residential educational experience that allows participants to gain an unrivalled insight into a chosen discipline, ranging from the arts to the sciences. Subjects offered include Computer Science, Medicine, Law, Economics, History, Engineering, and many more. Academic sessions are designed and taught by highly regarded tutors from Oxford and Cambridge University in an optimal learning environment that stimulates academic enquiry. The carefully planned schedule ensures that the programme not only meets the academic needs of the participants but also provides a unique insight into the university city through an abundance of activities.

Students reside in one of the Cambridge Immerse Campus colleges: Queen’s College, Christ’s College, Sidney Sussex College, and St Catharine’s College. All are prestigious and central colleges of Cambridge University. Within their historic walls, we pride ourselves on providing unique experiences of leadership and academic excellence through a programme for participants that instills the confidence and passion for learning that are essential to success in higher education.

 To find out more & to enrol

Enrolment for Cambridge Immerse 2018 is now open and students aged 15 and above are welcome to apply at www.cambridgeimmerse.com. A PDF version of our prospectus is also available to view at https://www.cambridgeimmerse.com/Prospectus2018.pdf If you are interested in enrolling, please do so online through our website or, alternatively, if you require further information please don't hesitate to email enquiries@cambridgeimmerse.com.

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2017 VET Statistics

Both OP and Non-OP students completed VET certificates through the College or with outside providers. A total of 131 certificates were banked in the students learning accounts with 28 Certificate I courses being completed, 45 Certificate II, 36 Certificate III courses and 2 Certificate IV course completed. (A total of 111 completed certificates). The Certificate III/IV courses are a powerful training package as it provides a University pathway for students in Queensland and provides a selection rank of around 68/75. In fact, in the new assessment and tertiary entrance system that is about to hit Queensland in 2020, Certificate III and IV courses will still contribute to an ATAR or act as a stand-alone pathway to university.

School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships

5 Students have commenced School Based Traineeships and Apprenticeships this year including:

• Jai Watts – Cert III Glass and Glazing
• Toby Williams – Cert III Cabinet Making
• Lochlainn Beynon – Cert III Electrotechnology
• Maddison Stammers – Cert III Sport and Recreation
• Isabel Azcune – Cert III Early Childhood Education and Care

Completed School Based Traineeship

David Dunworth Cert II Retail – The Friendly Grocer Freshwater

Congratulations Emily Mullan – completed all TAFE possible while still a School-Based Hairdressing Apprentice

VET Student Awards

Cairns VET Student of the Year 2018 

Congratulations Ashleigh McKenzie on being named the Cairns BLA VET Student of the year. While at school Ashlee completed a Cert I, II & III in Hospitality as well as a Cert III Events Management. Ashlee is currently still working with Shangri La in the Events Department

Queensland Training Awards

We currently have a number of year 12 students applying for the Queensland Training Awards, we wish them all the very best in their applications