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AcknowledgmentsYoung people require as many opportunities as possible to experience the world of work in order to become well informed before developing a career pathway plan for their futures. This workbook has been developed to provide secondary students in Year 7 to 10 with a range of activities to explore the exciting career opportunities available in Victoria. It presents career information on one of the 11 industries that are experiencing exponential growth. The Career Education Association of Victoria wishes to acknowledge the support of the Victorian Department of Education and Training in the development of this IIEP Student Workbook.
CEAV Industry Immersion Experience Program Team
CEO: Bernadette GigliottiBusiness Manager: Lee PonsioenProject Officer: Tabitha DaviesEditor: Bernadette Gigliotti
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Industry Immersion Experience Program
What will I do for a job in the future?This is a BIG question! But also a very important one.
Getting ready for the world of work includes understanding who we are and what we value. We need to know why we work but also who we would like work for. The Industry Immersion Experience Program will help you in researching future careers and perhaps life options!
What is an Industry Immersion Experience?An Industry Immersion Experience is an opportunity to actively engage in a morning, an afternoon or a day on site in industry. It is an opportunity to see how industry operates to give you a better understanding of the world of work in order to help you make decisions about future subjects, courses and training. You will be able to hear directly from Managers, CEOs and staff regarding areas of current and future skills needs in industry, as well as ask questions about working in the industry. You can find out ‘first hand’ what skills and training are required and what employers look for when recruiting. The Industry Immersion Experience Program is an ideal opportunity to gather information to help you with your future career and pathway planning.
What can I do to prepare for an Industry Immersion Experience?It’s a great idea to do your own research in order to help you formulate questions you can ask on the day. Conduct a web search of the company you are going to visit. What do you think might be some of the careers that exist in that industry? What do you want to know about those careers? What is it like for the people that work in those positions? Do they get to travel a lot? Do they work long hours? Do they sometimes have to work at night? How long did it take them to find a job in the industry? What was the first job they ever did and what did they learn from that job that helps them in the role they have now? There are many questions you could ask that will help you decide whether it is an area you would like to research further.
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Medical Technology &
PharmaceuticalsConstruction Technology
Transport Technology
Visitor Economy
Creative Industries
Digital Technology
Defence Technology
International Education
Professional Services
Food & Fibre
In Victoria, there are 11 industries that will experience substantial future growth.
Retail, Transport Distribution & Logistics and Postal
You will have visited one of these industries on your Industry Immersion Experience. Was it an industry you would like to know more about? What are other jobs that might exist in this industry?
You can use the following websites to research careers and pathways into that industry.
My futurewww.myfuture.edu.auVictorian Skills Gatewaywww.skills.vic.gov.au/victorianskillsgateway/Jobs Outlookwww.joboutlook.gov.au
Australian Apprenticeships Pathwayshttps://www.aapathways.com.au/
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Jobs outlookDigital TechnologyDigital Technologies can be found in all areas of our daily lives, and digital technology careers span all industries and sectors. They can include software and website development, social media production and analysis and gaming design. What they have in common is their use of data and information and the use of digital solutions to solve problems or make processes easier.
Occupations in this industry include:Digital Marketing ManagerApp Designer
Fast Facts:• The Digital Technology Industry employs approximately 85,000 people in Victoria• Laptops and Desktops are the most commonly used technology to access the internet followed by
mobile or smart phones, tablets, internet connected TV, Internet connected music/ video players and internet connected games consoles
• 30% of staff employed in Information & Communication Technology (ICT) positions are female• The Victorian ICT industry generates annual revenue of around $35.3 billion!• 86% percent of Australians have internet at home• As at 31 December 2017, there were approximately 26.7 million mobile handset subscribers in
Australia. That is approximately 2 million more handsets in Australia than people!
Subjects to focus on to help develop skills for this Industry Include: Computer Science, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Economics, Music, VET Multimedia, Information Technology, Mathematics, Science
Focus on a CareerMultimedia/ Web Developer Average Wage: $83,876 – Employment Prospects: Strong
What does a Multimedia/ Web Developer do?Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers create computer animation, audio, video and graphic image files for multimedia presentations, games, motion pictures, CD-ROMs, information kiosks and the web. They plan, produce and maintain websites and web applications using web programming, scripting, authoring, content management and file transfer software.
Tasks include:• Using a mixture of creativity and software programming to create internet sites and applications• Designing multimedia software in order to create digital animations, games, audio files, video clips• Working with network specialists regarding the security and hosting of websites, user access and
back up and disaster recovery planning• Analysing and reporting on the use and effectiveness of digital programs and applications
Possible Pathways into this IndustryCertificate IV in Digital Media TechnologiesDiploma of Website DevelopmentBachelor of Information Technology
Social Media ManagereCommerce Manager
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BEFORE your Industry Immersion Experience…
Activity #1
What do I want to find out about the Digital Technology Industry?Write down 5 questions regarding the Digital Technology Industry to ask staff on your Industry Immersion Day:
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Also, jump online and complete the PRE Industry Immersion Experience Survey. This will help us understand what you already know about the industry you are going to visit. You can find the link on our website or your career advisor/teacher will email it to you:
Website: www.ceav.vic.edu.au/industry-immersions
Survey Monkey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/KVT9WB8
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Be Curious DURING your Industry Immersion Experience
Activity #2
Take notes and jot down any questions you may like to follow up with your teachers and careers practitioner when you return to school.
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Reflect!• Is there a role in this industry
that would suit me?• What subjects might I choose
to help me develop learning for this industry?
• What are some of my subject/pathway options into
this industry?
Make sure you ask your questions on your Industry Immersion Experience day! This is a really good opportunity to gather as much information as you can to help you make decisions about your future subject and course choices.
Observe!• What is the
industry site like? • Is it noisy?
• Do you have to wear special clothing or
a uniform?
Ask questions!• What do you want to know
about this industry?• What skills do you need?
• What are some of the pathways into
this industry?
AFTER your Industry Immersion Experience…
Activity #3
Pathway PlanningWhat are the key messages regarding the Digital Technology Industry you heard on this Industry Immersion Experience?
Take a few minutes to reflect on your Immersion Experience and record any new information you gathered.
What are three things you have learnt regarding this industry that you didn’t know before?
Name 3 of the key skills required to work in this industry
Do you have these skills now?Yes, I have ALL of these skills!Yes, I have some of these skills (List the skills you have)
No, but I would like learn these skills (List the skills you would like to learn)
What subjects do I need to learn these skills?
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My Career Action Plan
Activity #4
My career plan into the Digital Technology Industry could be:
What companies do you think you could approach to participate in work experience, or what industry immersion experience could you attend that would give some idea of what it would be like to work in the Digital Technology industry?
Work Experience at:
Industry Immersion Experience at:
Hint: Remember to access your allies. Who could you talk to regarding getting some work experience in this industry?
What subjects will you need to help you move into the Digital Technology Industry?:Research your senior school subjects and add related subjects here:
VCE
VCAL
VET
SBAT (School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship)
What kind of apprenticeships/traineeships are available in the industry? List these below:
Hint: Check out Australian Apprenticeships https://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/
Certificates/ Diplomas/ Bachelor DegreesCan you list a tertiary institution that offers one of each?
Certificate:
Diploma:
Bachelor Degree:
Are there other training requirements that are compulsory or could be of benefit to you in this industry? For example, digital software short courses, online tutorials etc.
STEP 1:
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STEP 5:
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POST Industry Immersion Experience
Activity #5
Jump back online and complete the POST Industry Immersion Experience Survey.This will help us understand what you have learnt from your visit and how industry can provide additional information to help you plan a future career in this industry.
Website: www.ceav.vic.edu.au/industry-immersions
Survey Monkey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/KVT9WB8
Are you interested in exploring another industry?Talk to your teacher/career advisor about attending another Industry Immersion Experience.All upcoming Industry Immersion days are listed on our website and new ones are being added all the time!
www.ceav.edu.au/industry-immersions
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Classroom Based Industry Explorer
Activity #6
Each Industry Immersion Experience features activities to build your skills and knowledge about work in this industry. Your teacher will take you through these activities back at school.
Activity A (designed for Levels 7 & 8)DESIGN & TECHNOLOGIES – Technologies & Society
Watch the BRIGHT SIDE YouTube video “13 Ordinary Things That Have Changed Beyond Recognition” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJs60PK7Dbo
With a partner select an item featured in the video or another item you can think of.
Research the evolution over time of this object.
Select 5 stages at which the object has changed over time and explain the upgrade of the object.
Why were changes made at each stage?
What was the problem discovered and solved at each stage?
What are the advantages of each stage compared to how the item used to be?
Create a Powerpoint presentation on your item to present to the class.
Activity B (designed for Levels 9 & 10)VISUAL COMMUNCIATION DESIGN – Explore and Represent
Select an item or object that has significantly changed over time as a result of digital innovation, for example the telephone.
Research how the item or object has changed and why.
You are to create a billboard advertisement based around that object that highlights the strengths of the current model as opposed to how it existed in the past. You want to sell this item to the world so that everyone has one!
You must consider your audience, taking into account where the billboard will be. This will influence the style of your advertisement. Create a hand drawn/ digital mock-up of your advertisement. Present your design to the class and explain why you have chosen:
a) the object, b) the highlighted strengths of the latest model c) the style of your advertisement.
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A Employer
B Employee
C Employment Agreement
D Full-time Position
E Part-time Position
F Casual Position
G Modern Award
H Pro Rata Wage
I Qualification
J Apprenticeship
K Trainee
L Degree
M Upskill
How good is your work words knowledge?
Activity #7
The following terms are used when referring to education, career development and the world of work.
With a friend, match the word to the definition.
A person or organisation that offers wages and salaries to workers in exchange for their work
Ongoing employment of an average of 38 hours per week. The hours are agreed on between the employer and the employee
Employment undertaken for part of a day or part of a week, but usually at the same time each time
A wage that is calculated to match the % of time you spend at work
A person who provides labour for a person or organisation in exchange for a wage
A position that is undertaken on a needs basis
The minimum wage and conditions an employee is entitled to receive for their work
The skills and knowledge received to complete a certain kind of work
A mix of ‘on-job’ experience (workplace) and 'off-job’ (classroom) learning
A person who is training for a particular job or profession
An award conferred by a University or College that identifies that the recipient has successfully completed a course of study
To complete additional training that improves an employee’s skills and knowledge
A contract signed by the an employer and employee that sets out the terms and conditions of employment
*Answers can be found in STUDENTS RESOURCES under the Industry Immersion Experience tab on our website: www.ceav.vic.edu.au/industry immersions
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Useful Websites: #7
Want to know more?Explore the following websites for more information on careers in the Digital Technology Industry.
myfuture myfuture.edu.au/occupationsJobs Outlook joboutlook.gov.au/occupation Victorian Skills Gateway skills.vic.gov.au/victorianskillsgatewayAustralian Apprenticeships Pathway www.aapathways.com.auWired www.wired.comMashable Australia www.mashable.comDigital Technologies Hub www.digitaltechnologieshub.edu.au
ReferencesFast Facts References
https://economicdevelopment.vic.gov.au/priority-industries-sectors/digital-technologies
Work Words References
Fair Work Australia Websitehttps://www.fairwork.gov.au
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