News Letter

Principal’s Message

Welcome to the January 2020 edition of our very own newsletter-

Pacific Reflections!! I am extremely grateful and honored to say

that PCT is about to turn 18 years and we have students from

over 30 different countries and it’s growing. This is all due to hard

work and support from PCT students and staff, recruitment

partners and well-wishers and I thank everyone for the tremendous support

At Pacific College, we endeavor to help you achieve your career

and educational goals by providing top quality vocational training.

I sincerely hope all our students have a rewarding and memorable

experience at Pacific College of Technology and I look forward to

celebrating all your future successes.

I wish everyone a very happy New Year 2020.

Pradip Dhakal, Principal

Contents

Principal’s Message

Events at Pacific College

Graduation Day

Sports Day

Food Festival

Bushfires appeal Useful Information for

PCT APP Facebook/Twitter

New Graduate Diploma

FNS15 to FNS17

WSU Pathways

Message from SCO

General News Sports news

Scam Alert

Featured staff Photo Gallery

January 2020

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Students

and hope to receive same level of support ahead.

Pacific Reflections www.pct.edu.au January 2020

New Course- Graduate Diploma course at PCT

PCT is proud to announce that we have BSB80615 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) available for our students starting from February 2020. Please contact our friendly marketing staff to know more about the new course and special promotions.

Transition from FNS15 to FNS17 We have upgraded superseded FNS15 courses with new FNS17 courses as follows:

• FNS40217 Certificate IV inBookkeeping andAccounting 52 weeks

• FNS50217 Diploma ofAccounting 52 Weeks

• FNS60217 AdvancedDiploma of Accounting 52Weeks

Pathways with WSU

PCT is proud to share that Western Sydney University’s School of Business has recently undertaken a review of academic pathways into the Bachelor of Business 2786. As a result, the total amount of credit to be awarded under the pathways has been increased. The table below indicates the total amount of credit that can now be awarded under each pathway that currently exists for graduates from Pacific College.

PCT Sports Day During 2019, students, trainers andstaff of Pacific College of Technology gathered in the beautiful, green Auburn Park for the PCT Fun Day.

They joined in playing a fantastic game of cricket,football and then enjoyed BBQ and drinks. Congratulations to the winning team

International Food Festival

As part of ongoing tradition, PCT organizes International Food Festival and regular social events. The students and staff enjoy the evening with music,dance, food and refreshments. Here are some snaps from the latest International food festival at PCT.

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES AT PCT

PCT Graduation Day 2019 PCT organized a graduation ceremony for 2019 graduates on 20 September 2019 at Bardali Function Centre, Merrylands NSW. Mr Pradip Dhakal, Principal and Founder of PCT presented certificates to graduates and extended congratulations to graduates and wished them well for future endeavors. It was a fantastic event with all PCT team members and students along with musical and talent show. Here are few snaps from graduations day:

Advanced Diploma of Accounting (FNS60215)

17L0111 50 credit points

guaranteed

Diploma of Accounting FNS50210 (FNS50215)

15L0156

15L0157

50 credit points

guaranteed

17L011150 credit

points guaranteed

Diploma of Accounting FNS50210 (FNS50215)

15L0156

15L0157

50 credit points

guaranteed

Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB61015)

15L0192 80 credit points

guaranteed

40 credit points

negotiable

Advanced Diploma of Management (BSB60407)

15L019180 credit

points guaranteed

40 credit points

negotiable

Diploma of Business

15L0162 80 credit points

Do not forget to download PCT APP!

Now you can download on your Smartphone the PCT APP, it’s available on Google play and App Store. It is important that our student’s make a maximum use of it,

If you need some assistant, please go to the reception and they can help you.

WHY CHOOSE PCT?

For your next course or if you have relatives wishing to Study in Sydney, Pacific College of technology is your college of choice.

Why choose PCT?

• Award Winning College(winner of the CumberlandLocal Business Awards)

• Finalist in The WesternSydney Awards for BusinessExcellence

• Award winning principal asBusinessperson of the year

VET Qualification

PathwayCode

Credit Awarded

Administration(BSB50407)(BSB50415)

15L0163guaranteed

USEFUL INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

AdvancedDiploma of Accounting(FNS60215)

• Conducive learningenvironment equipped withcutting edge technology

• Flexible Class timetablesEvening including weekends

• Responsive to markettrends and demands.

Connect with us on

/PacificCollegeSydney

/PacificCollegeSydneyey

NSW PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2020

SPORTS NEWS

BIG BASH LEAGUE 2019-20

The 2019–20 Big Bash Leagueseason or BBL|09 is the ninth season

of the KFC Big Bash League, the professional men's Twenty20 domesticcricket competition in Australia.The tournament started on 17 December2019 and will conclude on 8 February 2020. The length of the season has been shortened compared to that from the last year while the number of matches would be increased from 59 to 61 from the previous season. The knockouts have been revamped into a play-off

system where the top two teams in the league will get a second chance to make it to the final even if they lose the first match in the play-offs. The play-off matches have all been given unique monikers, namely The Eliminator, The Qualifier, The Knock-Out, The Challenger followed by The Final. Melbourne Renegades are the defending champions (Source: cricinfo.com)

2020 European UEFA Football

The 2020 UEFA European FootballChampionship, commonly referred to as UEFA Euro 2020 or simply Euro2020, is scheduled to be the 16th UEFA European Championship, the quadrennial international men's football championship of Europe organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

The tournament is scheduled to be held in 12 cities in 12 UEFA countries from 12 June to 12 July 2020. Portugal are the defending champions, having won the 2016 edition. For the first time, the video assistant referee (VAR) system will be used at the UEFA European Championship.

Former UEFA President Michel Platini said the tournament is being hosted in several nations as a "romantic" one-off event to celebrate the 60th "birthday" of the European Championship competition.Having the largest capacity of any of the stadiums entered for the competition, Wembley Stadium in London will host the semi-finals and final for the second time, having done so before at the 1996 tournament in its former incarnation. The Stadio Olimpico in Rome will host the opening game, involving Turkey and hosts Italy (Source: Wikipedia).

The ICC T20 World Cup is the pinnacle global event for the fastest growing format of the game. In 2020, the world's best cricketers will be on show in Australia for two World Cups! ICC Women's T20 World Cup: 21 Feb - 8 Mar 2020ICC Men's T20 World Cup: 18 Oct -15 Nov 2020The Women's and Men's events willbe standalone Tournaments held rightacross Australia in eight host citiesand 13 venues. Both Finals will beplayed at the biggest cricket stadiumin the world, the Melbourne CricketGround.

The Final of the Women's T20 WorldCup on International Women's Day2020 presents a ground breakingopportunity to set a world record forattendance at a women's sportingevent of 90,186.The Men's Tournament will be a spectacular global celebration with 45 matches, featuring 16 teams taking place across the country (source: cricinfo.com)

T20 World Cup

“People need to update their idea of what a scam is so that we are less vulnerable. Scammers are professional businesses dedicated to ripping us off. They have call centres with convincing scripts, staff training programs, and corporate performance indicators their ‘employees’ need to meet.”

Investment scams are one of the most sophisticated and convincing scams and continue to have the highest losses. Nearly half of all investment scams reported this year resulted in a financial loss.

These scams are prominent on social media, with ‘Facebook lottery’ scams, the ‘Loom’ pyramid scheme, and cryptocurrency scams particularly common.

Cryptocurrency investment scams have seen record losses, with reports to the ACCC alone of $14.76 million between January and July 2019. Many use social media platforms, fake celebrity endorsements or fake online trading platforms that are made to look legitimate.

“Our advice is to be wary of ads you see on the internet. Don’t be persuaded by celebrity endorsements or ‘not to be missed’ opportunities. You never know for certain who you’re dealing with or

whether they’re credible,” Ms Rickard said.

“If you think you’re speaking to a friend on social media, call them, or find another way to contact them before acting on any advice that might result in you giving away your personal details or money.”

Scamwatch also suggests that people check ASIC's list of companies you should not deal with. If the company that contacted you is on the list — do not deal with them, and even if they are not listed, continue researching and speak to a financial advisor before investing.

Be vigilant on social media, when shopping online and when answering the phone, and never give anyone who has contacted you out of the blue your personal details, banking details or remote access to your computer, no matter who they say they are. It’s best to assume scammers are everywhere, waiting for you to let your guard down.

“Remember, anyone could fall victim and no one is ‘too smart to be scammed’. Always ask yourself, ‘could this be a scam?’ and if you’re ever in doubt, decline the contact or hang up the phone — it’s often the safest option,” Ms Rickard said.

The ACCC has produced a series of videos with tips and tricks on how to spot a scam, and to test people’s awareness of scams. The full series is also available on YouTube.

Message from SCO

Dear Students,

I hope you have had a good during the holidays.

I would like to remind you that Term I 2020 will commence from Monday, 03 February 2020. By the second week of January you should check your schedule, register for class and know which classes you should be attending.

All students enrolled in Term I 2020 must pay fees according to the Tuition fee payment plan of PCT.

Students are to maintain their attendance and course progress during each term.

As always, it is our commitment to provide the best possible service, and we appreciate your co-operation in these matters. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact us. Once again, welcome to Term I 2020, and best wishes for your studies.

Best wishes,

Sujan Acharya Student Contact Officer

Record losses expected as scammers target Australians

Australians are set to lose amount to scams in 2019, with projections from losses reported to Scamwatch and other government agencies so far expected to exceed $532 million by the end of the year, surpassing half a billion dollars for the first time.

Phil Win

Where are you from?

I'm from the capital of Myanmar- (Yangon)

What can you share about your hometown? If you learn just one word, make it "mingalaba" – the greeting is always returned with a smile. You can start the day with Mohinga breakfast and Burmese tea is popular on the street. Also you can visit and experience the calmness of shwedagaon pagoda at night. You can feel quiet calm of visiting after dark and you cannot resist calling the aroma of Yangon street food and street stall offerings taste as delicious food.

What made you come to Australia?

Just like you, great opportunity to study, Australia has an impressive number of study options, Human development countries top 3 in the world in terms of income, life expectancy, education, quality of life.

What do you do in PCT?

I am very proud to be part of award winning team PCT and I am a trainer and assessor for more than 5 years. Also I am an accredited career coach and director of winning ways global helping people to land a career they want as well.

What is the best thing about working at Pacific College?

I think that the best is the multicultural environment. I meet colleagues from all over the world ( such as Nepal, India, USA, Korea, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and great opportunity to learn from different culture, countries, traditions. Everyone is so nice here and helpful and they make you that you feel like at home.

Could you share your favorite PCT memory?

There are so many memories in PCT during my 5 years’ experience. Everyday is grateful day and I feel everyday family environment. PCT badminton competition, food competition, birthday celebration and support each other.

Do you have any tips to share with someone coming to Australia this year?

Australia also offers excellent value for money and a standard of living that is among the highest in the world. It is famous for some of greatest beaches in the world Bondi beach, manly beach, sporting culture is second to none such as rugby, football. And you can choose more than 500 national park and famous for Australian wine and Kangaroo and Koala. Australian animals the kangaroo and the emu are very famous and chosen to symbolise moving forward.

Staff Focus

PCT fundraiser for Bushfires 2020

Australian Bushfires crisis

Australia is facing an unprecedented national crisis, as bushfires tear through rural communities across the nation. Since September 2019, at least 25 people have died, and more than 2,000 homes have been destroyed.

Entire towns have been flattened due to raging fires. In New South Wales and Victoria, the most populous states in the country, people tried to outrun the blaze and highways were clogged with cars. South Australia's Kangaroo Island experienced some of the worst conditions in early January, with a third of the island ablaze.In NSW, have burned over half a million hectares, and scientists suggest it could be the largest single-ignition point fire in Australia's history. The total area that's been burned is rapidly approaching 8 million hectares (almost 20 million acres). That's almost ten times the amount of burnt area the Amazon experienced in 2019 and about three times the amount burnt in California's 2018 wildfires.

An ecologist at the University of Sydney estimates that up to 480 million animals may have perished or will die in the conflagrations, including up to 8,000 koalas, based on a methodology used to estimate how many animals live within the fire zone.

Australia is thankful for the firefighters who work tirelessly to protect people and all creation; for the volunteers and those who donate money, supplies to assist those in need. Let’s pray for Australia in this moment of unprecedented crisis and hope the much needed rain comes in soon.(Source: Guardian.com)

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Disclaimer:

The College does not represent or guarantee that the information provided In this Newsletter is accurate, up-date and complete. The College does not accept any liability whatsoever arising owing to information contained in this newsletter.

Acknowledgement: The College expresses acknowledgement to the sources whose material has been used from the internet.

Newsletter Team:

Graphics & Layout: IT Department

Compilation & editor: Dipendra Sharma

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