VIEWBANK COLLEGE CAREER NEWSFriday 24 April

Items in the Career News include -

*Dates to Diarise in Term 2*The VCE & Careers Expo*The International College of Hotel Management (ICHM)*Women in Career Firefighting*Careers in the Army*News from Monash University

Prerequisite change: Engineering (Honours)/Pharmaceutical ScienceNew Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Music

*Career as a Speech Pathologist*News from RMIT University

*Big Picture Experience 2015 *Science in the City Lab Tours *Swinburne Senior Secondary College’s Information Evening *Victoria University’s Experience Uni & Be You at VU *'Focus on Melbourne' Series *'At Monash' Seminar Series *News from Bond University 2016 Scholarships at Bond & its Law Info Session in Melbourne

Dates to Diarise in Term 2 Swinburne Senior Secondary College Info Evening for Prospective

Students Tuesday 5th May College Auditorium 505 Burwood Road Hawthorn

The Age VCE & Careers Expo – 7 May to 10 May, Caulfield Racecourse Law Week - Monday 11 May – Sunday 17 May, various locations RMIT’s Big Picture Experience on individual days 29 June to 3 July ACU Melbourne Campus University Experience Day Monday 29 June ACU Ballarat Campus University Experience Day Tuesday 30 June Experience Uni & Be You at VU Wednesday 8 July Footscray Park

Campus * Experience La Trobe Bundoora (Melbourne Campus) Thursday 9 July

The VCE & Careers ExpoAll VCE students are encouraged to attend the upcoming VCE & Careers expo at the Caulfield Racecourse from 7 May – 10 2015. There will be exhibitors with -

Information and resources for the VCE Information about university, TAFE and training courses Career advice Study advice International exchange and gap year programs

There will also be over a 150 seminars on topics including –

VCE subjects including English, Maths, Biology, Business Management, Psychology, Health and Human Development

Tertiary courses Careers Gap year options

Tickets are $10 per person and are valid for all four days. Visit The VCE and Careers Expo to find out more!

The International College of Hotel Management (Adelaide)The International College of Hotel Management (ICHM) and Swiss Hotel Association (SHA) degrees are based on the philosophy that a commitment to excellence and the finest education and training are essential for those people seeking the most sought after positions in the highly competitive hospitality industry. International College of Hotel Management (ICHM) students are taught about all aspects of the international hospitality industry – from a basic operational perspective right through to a senior managerial level within broader social, cultural and economic contexts. They are then provided with real industry placements within Australia or overseas that allow them to learn the industry first hand. This real world experience is invaluable in helping them understand the theoretical concepts they have learnt within a working environment; it also allows them to build significant industry networks. ICHM graduates are working globally as supervisors and specialists right through to senior and general managers. A number also work outside the industry is areas such as marketing, IT, human resources and their own business’s.Open to domestic and international students (who completed their last two years of high school in Australia), International College of Hotel Management (ICHM) offers scholarships, valued at $20,000, aimed at supporting, recognising and providing for outstanding students who aim to become professionals in the growing hospitality and

tourism industry. More about scholarships and ICHM can be found at ICHM Scholarships 2016 and ICHM

Women in Career Firefighting Ever thought about a career as a firefighter? The CFA is always keen to increase the number of women amongst its career firefighter ranks and actively encourages women to apply. An interesting link that addresses a number of frequently asked questions is Women in Firefighting.The CFA is hosting an Information Session whereby female students can learn more about the role; learn from current firefighters, and learn about the recruiting process.

Date: Saturday 9 May 2015Time: 10.00amVenue: VEMTC Bangholme, Cnr Thompson and Worsley Roads in Bangholme

To register for the Information Session and to reserve a seat, please register at CFA Women Career Firefighting Info Session

Careers in the ArmyThe Army is more than just a dynamic place to work. You'll also love our unique culture of adventure, sports and friendships.

There is a wide range of jobs in the army including aviation, logistics, trades, engineering and medical, to name but a few!

Below are some useful links students might like to browse to learn more!

About the Army http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/army/about-the-army/Army Life http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/army/army-life/Training & Education http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/army/training-education/How to Join the Army http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/army/how-to-join/Women in the Army http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/army/women-in-the-army/Jobs in the Army http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/army/jobs/All other FAQs http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/army/faq/

News from Monash University Prerequisite change - Engineering (Honours)/Pharmaceutical Science

From 2016, the prerequisite requirement for the Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science will be:VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 25 in Maths: Mathematical Methods (CAS); and a study score of at least 25 in Chemistry. Find out more about the course at Engineering/Pharmaceutical Science

New Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Music Combine your passion for music with a solid foundation in the sciences: the new Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Music. There is a wonderful synergy between the passion for creating music and a love of scientific knowledge. Choosing between the two can be difficult, so why not consider making the most of your talents and study both science and music in a double degree course.

The new Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Music is a 4-year degree and the prerequisites are Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Maths: Mathematical Methods (CAS), Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. All applicants must also complete an audition/composition submission.

Career as a Speech PathologistSpeech Pathology is offered as an undergraduate course at the following Victorian institutions –

INSTITUTION VCE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 2015 ATARAustralian Catholic UniSpeech Pathology

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Health And Human Development, Physical Education or Physics

83.05

Charles Sturt UniSpeech Pathology

n/a 75.00

La Trobe UniSpeech Pathology

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 35 in English (EAL) or at least 30 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics.

86.35 (M) 80.65 (B)n/a (AW)n/a (Mi) (S)

M – Melbourne B – Bendigo AW – Albury-Wodonga Mi – Mildura S – SheppartonSpeech pathology is offered at a number of interstate universities too.

ACT and NSW http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/course-search/South Australia http://www.satac.edu.au/tabbed_pages/explore

Western Australia https://www.tisc.edu.au/static/home.tiscQueensland http://www.qtac.edu.au/oaApps/jsp/course_search.jsp

The Job Guide indicates that speech pathologists diagnose, treat and provide management services to people with communication disorders, including speech, language, voice, fluency and literacy difficulties, or people who have physical problems with eating or swallowing. Speech pathologists may perform the following tasks:

establish the exact nature and severity of each client's communication problems, which may require the use of special equipment and tests

plan and carry out treatment and management, taking into account age, past and present social environment, and physical and intellectual abilities

treat children who are unable to communicate effectively due to conditions such as cleft palate, hearing loss, delayed speech or language development, cerebral palsy or emotional disturbances

treat adults whose language, speech or voice has been affected by surgery, disease or disorders of the nervous system, brain damage or hearing loss

help children and adults overcome stuttering assess and treat children and adults who have difficulty chewing and swallowing act as a consultant to education, medical, dental and other health professionals provide ongoing counselling, advice and information to clients and families as a part of

overall treatment

News from RMIT University Big Picture Experience 2015

RMIT University offers a number of free events designed to give students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to engage in real hands-on workshops, explore life on campus, and get behind the scenes. These events will run during the upcoming Term 2 school holidays. These activities are free but students are encouraged to register early as numbers are limited and these workshops are very popular. The following ‘Experience Days’ include –

WORKSHOP YEAR LEVELS DATE LOCATIONBusiness 10, 11 & 12 Monday 29 June City CampusEngineering 11 & 12 Monday 29 June City CampusHealth and Medical Sciences 10, 11 & 12 Tuesday 30 June Bundoora CampusJustice and Legal 10, 11 & 12 Wednesday 1 July City CampusMusic, Sound & Live Production 10, 11 & 12 Wednesday 1 July City CampusScience 10, 11 & 12 Wednesday 1 July City CampusAdvertising, Marketing and PR 10, 11 & 12 Thursday 2 July City CampusEngineering 11 & 12 Thursday 2 July Bundoora CampusSustainability 10, 11 & 12 Thursday 2 July City CampusArt and Design 10, 11 & 12 Friday 3 July City CampusProject Management 10, 11 & 12 Friday 3 July City Campus

To register or to learn more, visit Big Picture Experience Days.

Science in the City Lab Tours Students, parents and teachers are invited to visit RMIT’s cutting edge learning laboratories and discover the range of programs on offer including: biology, biotechnology, chemistry, environmental sciences, food science, nanotechnology and physics.

Tour dates: Monday 29 June 2015, 11.00 am to 2.00 pmMonday 21 September 2015, 11.00am to 2.00pm

Visit Science in the City Lab Tours

Work Experience Opportunity with a SurveyorInterested in Geography, Maths, Science or the outdoors? Looking for a work experience placement that won’t tie you to a desk? If this sounds like you, why not try out Work Experience at a Surveying company.Students keen on finding out more about a career in surveying might like to take up the opportunity to apply for a Work Experience placement with a local Surveyor. Visit Surveying Work Experience and register to receive information about available places. Applications for 2015 are already open!Students who wish to find out what surveying is, what surveyors do, where to study and what it takes, might like to browse A Life without Limits and also view the videos available.

Swinburne Senior Secondary College’s Info Evening Tues May 5 at 6:30pm

On Tuesday 5 May at 6:30pm in the College Auditorium Swinburne Senior Secondary College will hold its Information Evening for 2016 Prospective students. It will also give those currently in Year 11 and seeking to change schools in Semester 2 an opportunity to see what the school has to offer. Note the school is located at 505 Burwood Road Hawthorn. Tours of the College will be conducted before the info session at 6pm. Swinburne Senior Secondary College offers a broad range of VCE studies with a special focus on the Visual & Performing Arts and Humanities. Swinburne Senior Secondary College offers opportunities for enrolment in:

Year 11 VCE Semester 2 2015 Year 11 & 12 VCE 2016

Intermediate & Senior VCAL 2016 VETiS 2016

If you would like to be placed on the college programs & promotions email distribution list please email bailey.gail.p@edumail.vic.gov.au

Victoria University’s Experience Uni & Be You at VU Wed 8 th July

On Wednesday 8 July at the Footscray Park Campus of Victoria University there will be an opportunity to take part in a series of workshops with current students & staff and explore your passions interests and career options.

Register for BE YOU AT VU at vu.edu.au/be-you-at-vu

‘Focus On Melbourne’ Series Over the next few weeks the University of Melbourne will be hosting a series of free ‘Focus on…’ Information Sessions aimed at informing prospective students about the courses on offer; hear from current students, academic staff and recent graduates about what it is like to study that degree or course at Melbourne, and the career and personal development opportunities available to graduates.

Date Event Campus

Thursday 14 May Focus on Biomedicine Parkville

Wednesday 20 May Focus on Arts Parkville

Thursday 21 May Focus on Agriculture Parkville

Tuesday 26 May Focus on Commerce Parkville

Wednesday 27 May Focus on Environment Parkville

Tuesday 2 June Focus on Science Parkville

Thursday 4 June Focus on Law Parkville

Thursday 11 June Focus on Engineering Parkville

Thursday 11 June Focus on IT Parkville

All sessions will run from 6.30pm – 8.00pm, and registration is important. To register for one or more of these sessions, visit Focus on Melbourne Events

Upcoming ‘At Monash’ SeminarsYear 11 and 12 students are reminded of ‘At Monash’ seminars taking place this term and next, and students who have not yet registered to attend one, are recommended to do so soon! A reminder that these seminars provide students and parents with an insight into the courses and career options within discipline areas. The seminars are presented by academics in conjunction with current university students and graduates, and are held in various locations across the Caulfield,

Clayton and Peninsula campuses. Seminars with the same title have the same program.

DATE EVENT CAMPUS

Tuesday 28 April Architecture Caulfield

Wednesday 29 April Interior Architecture Caulfield

Thursday 30 April Psychology Clayton

Tuesday 5 May Medicine and Biomedical Science Clayton

Wednesday 13 May Law Clayton

Thursday 14 May Teaching (focus on all education courses offered at all campuses) Clayton

Tuesday 19 May Health Science (Radiation Science, Public Health, Emergency Practice, Human Services) Clayton

Tuesday 26 May Nursing Berwick

Wednesday 27 May Biomedical Science, Radiography, and Nutrition and Dietetics Clayton

Thursday 28 May Engineering Clayton

Wednesday 15 July Business and Economics City

Tuesday 18 August Theatre, Performance and Music Clayton

Thursday 27 August Science Clayton

Tuesday 1 September Teaching (education courses offered at the Clayton Campus) Clayton

Thursday 3 September Teaching (unique dual sector qualifications offered at the Berwick Campus) Berwick

Tuesday 8 September Teaching (education courses offered at the Peninsula Campus) Peninsula

Thursday 17 September Engineering Clayton

All seminars commence at 6.30pm and finish at 8.00pm. Seminars with the same title will have the same program. Exact venue details are available online! Registrations are essential and can be completed online at At Monash For more information call 1800 Monash.

News from Bond University 2016 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 2016 Scholarship Program for Australian Year 12 students are now open and close on 31 July 2015. Some of the scholarships on offer include:

1. Vice-Chancellor’s Elite Scholarship – awarded to a Year 12 student with exceptional academic achievements, an expected ATAR of over 94.95, proven

leadership ability, personal character and extensive involvement in extra-curricular activities. The value of this scholarship is 100% of tuition fees for any single or combined degree (excluding MBBS).

2. Excellence Scholarships – awarded to Year 12 students with an anticipated ATAR of over 90.85, 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 (excluding MBBS).

3. John Burton Cadetship – awarded to a high-achieving Year 12 student who has strong academic credentials, and a demonstrated commitment to a career in journalism and apply for the Bachelor of Journalism. The value of this scholarship contributes 50% towards tuition fees and the student is expected to work at the Gold Coast Bulletin as a paid cadet on a semester-on, semester-off basis.

Year 12 students are able to apply for any of these scholarships until the closing date. Scholarship applications should be submitted online! Visit Bond Scholarships for a comprehensive list of scholarships and/or to apply!

Also visit Bond Scholarship Tips on Written Application to read through very useful tips on applying effectively. Another useful resource is Your Journey to Success For further queries, email scholarships@bond.edu.au or phone 1800 074 074 toll-free (within Australia).

Law Information Session – for Bond Uni (Melbourne) The knowledge and skills gained from a Bachelor of Laws degree can most certainly lead to an exciting and challenging career as a solicitor or barrister, but can also open the door to a wealth of opportunities in almost every industry sector you can think of.

Bond University will be hosting an Information Session early in May, and students are encouraged to register their attendance early! Attendees will learn about–

The top reasons to study law Bond’s Bachelor of Laws program Graduate outcomes Alumni perspective of law ‘Bondies’

Date: Thursday 7 May 2015Time: 5.45pm (arrival), 6.00pm – 8.00pm (presentation)Venue: The Westin Melbourne, 205 Collins Street in Melbourne (Map & Directions)

Register for the event at Bond University Law Information Session - Melbourne