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Career News 2012

Thursday 25th

October 2012 February, 2011

Issue 14 - Term 4 - Week 3

Career Advisers Message Highlighting your life

Througout the year you will be given many dates to stick to assessment tasks, exam timetables and dates related to job, university and TAFE applications. Mark or highlight these in your diary or on a calendar so you do not miss an opportunity! Clever planning is needed in completing application forms, so plan ahead, especially if you have to gather reports and references from others. This can sometimes take a long time to complete.

Career Hotspot…Make-up

Artists

Make-up artists apply make-up to fashion and photographic models, actors and other performers involved in stage, film and television productions, as well as brides and other clients for special occasions.

Personal Requirements:

artistic ability

good colour perception

patience and tact

good communication skills

good hand-eye coordination

able to work under pressure

Education and Training:

You can work as a make-up artist without formal qualifications. You will probably get some informal training on the job through experience in beauty salons, cosmetic companies or amateur theatrical companies. However, there are courses available that may improve your chances of gaining employment. You can also become a make-up artist through a traineeship in

Makeup Services. Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require Year 10. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.

Employment Opportunities:

Make-up artists are employed in the film, stage and television industries. They may also work on photographic shoots, promotions, fashion parades and cosmetic retailing industry. They are often self-employed and work freelance. Competition for jobs is strong and interstate and/or overseas experience is often needed to enhance employment opportunities. For any additional information please phone 1300656512 or visit www.ibsa.org.au www.alliance.org.au www.serviceskills.com.au

In this issue…

ArchiCAREERSDay... Page 3

Australian Training Company.... Page 2

Ausgrid Work Experience. Page 6

Become a Bricklayer... Page 2

Careers Advisory Service... Page 6

Design Centre Enmore ... Page 5

Financial Engineer... Page 2

Makeup Artist... Page 1

National Disability Coordination Program. Page 7

Skillset... Page 4

Sydney College of Event Management. Page 3

TAFE Western ... Page 5

Worldskills Australia... Page 7

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Jobs of

the

Future

Sydney

Financial Engineer

Financial engineers are well-versed in

finance and mathematics, money and

technology, and the relationship

between them. They utilise various

methods of computational finance

and aim to precisely determine the

financial risk that certain financial

instruments create.

Become a Bricklayer

With industry gaining momentum in New South

Wales, the opportunities are endless. And with a

NSW Apprenticeship in bricklaying you can build

the future you want.

You’ll earn while you

learn and as your

skills improve, so do

the rates of pay. Of

course your future

doesn’t end there. A

trade certificate qualification provides

opportunities to challenge yourself, become your

own boss, work towards becoming a builder - or

take your skill travelling. So lay the foundations

for your own success and complete a NSW

apprenticeship in bricklaying!

Interested in trying out the trade? Please call

1300 304 477 or for more information please

visit. www.becomeabricklayer.com.au

Apprenticeship and Traineeship Information Sessions

Australian Training Company invites you to discuss your future traineeship and apprenticeship opportunities in a wide variety of industries. The information sessions will conclude with one-on-one interviews. Dates are: Traineeships: Monday 19th November, 2012 Wednesday 23rd January, 2013 Monday 18th February, 2013 Time: 9.30 am – 12 noon Apprenticeships: Wednesday 21st November 2012 Monday 21st January 2013 Time: 9.30am – 12 noon Traineeships are in sport and recreation; business administration; fitness; community recreation; aged care; information technology; telecommunications; warehousing and storage. Apprenticeships are in automotives; refrigeration/air conditioning; telecommunications; horticulture; carpentry; electrical/electronics; plumbing. For more information please call Phyllis on 9704 1500, or email: pamanaki@austrg.com.au www.austrg.com.au

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Sydney College of Event Management is Australia's first and only vocational education college specialising solely in event management courses. Our aim is to produce Australia's most sought after, job ready event management graduates.

We live and breathe events. From the first day of your study with us you will be immersed in the world of event management in theory and practice.

Sydney is the nation's event capital and you will be out there on the streets and in the venues learning through close observation of real world case studies.

We pride ourselves on the high quality of our graduates and we will assist you in reaching the height of your potential during your time with us.

Our class sizes are small which means you benefit from ongoing, direct access to your teachers and a personalised approach to your training which helps you stay focused on your study at the highest possible standard.

Strong industry contacts will ensure you have high exposure to the right people at the right time. Want to know more?

Visit www.collegeofeventmanagement.com.au

or come to the next information session on:

November 21st 6.30pm

If you are serious about studying architecture and building our cities of the future, come to the Institute’s ArchiCAREERSDay Day and have one-on-one discussions with the head teachers at all four NSW universities (university of Sydney, UNSW, UTS and Newcastle University) offering courses in architecture, planning and the built environment. You will hear from students who have just finished their first year and students who have graduated with a Master’s degree in architecture. ArchiCAREERSDay is targeted towards high school students from years 10 to 12. When: Saturday 3rd November 2012 Where: Australian Institute of Architects NSW Chapter Tusculum 3 Manning Street Potts Point Time: 12 – 3.00 pm For more information please visit: www.architecture.com.au or call 02 9246 4008 dominique.kelaher@architecture.com.au

Editor’s note:

This newsletter is produced and distributed by

Tracey Bugden of Thomas Reddall High

School. It may not be placed on your website,

but may be reproduced by subscribing schools

for their own school use.

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Position Location Vocation Closing Date

Butcher x2 Orange -

January

Start

Apprentice 20/12/12

Drafting

Trade

Certificate

III

Orange -

January

Start

Apprentice 20/12/12

Retail

Baker x2

Orange -

January

Start

Apprentice 20/12/12

Arboricultur

e Cert II

Orange-

January

Start

Trainee 20/12/12

Welding

Apprentice

ship

Parkes Apprentice 07/12/12

Light

Vehicle

Mechanic

Orange Apprentice 23/11/12

School

based

Business

Trainee

Orange Trainee 23/11/12

Plumbing

Apprentice

ship

Wellington Apprentice 23/11/12

Heavy

Vehicle

Apprentice

ship -

Western

Regional

Council

Mudgee Apprentice 16/11/12

Business

Services

Cert II or

III

Orange Trainee 15/11/12

Administra

tion/

Business

Traineeship

Lithgow Trainee 05/11/12

Chef -

qualified

Dubbo - Select - 02/11/12

Bricklaying

Apprentice

Dubbo Apprentice 02/11/12

Chef Dubbo Apprentice 02/11/12

Certificate

II Retail

Services

Lithgow Trainee 31/10/12

Cadetships A number of larger companies in western NSW offer cadetships in conjunction with Skillset. These usually take the form of a scholarship to assist you whilst you are studying at university plus a work placement program whilst you are on University holidays. Once you've completed your degree you may be offered a job with the company that has provided the cadetship. Cadetships are usually offered to year 12 students before they go to University and are conditional on the student getting their predicted ATAR and gaining admission to the relevant course. Cadetships are highly sought after because they offer generous financial support and a career pathway. They are most commonly available in professional skills shortage areas such as Mining Engineers, Water Engineers and Electrical Engineers. If you are planning a career as an Engineer you can register your interest in advance by emailing us. We will then contact you and invite you for a background interview.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO APPLY GO TO www.skillset.com.au

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The Design Centre Enmore (DCE) is a specialist

centre of education, dedicated to achieving excellence in design at all levels. It offers some of the best-known design courses in Australia. We help people with passion and talent gain practical career skills and nationally recognized qualifications in an exciting learning environment.

Sydney Institute’s creative hub, home to many of the best-known design courses in Australia. Located in Sydney’s vibrant inner-west, the Design Centre Enmore has developed a reputation for producing some of Australia’s most talented designers.

If you have a passion for innovation and the desire to join the ranks of the international design industry, the Design Centre Enmore is for you.

Design courses If you are seeking your first design job, new skills to advance your career or a new career path, and you want a level of practical training that universities don’t provide, our courses deliver. We offer some of Australia’s best short courses and nationally-accredited training programs in areas including graphic design, interior design, 3D art and animation, product design, events and entertainment design, jewellery and object design and web design, including the Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) and our new Bachelor of 3D Art & Animation. We teach practical and adaptable skills that employers want. We offer selected courses as either full-time or part-time study options. For more information, please call Enmore Design Centre 02 9394 5700 or TAFE 1300 360 601 or visit: www.sit.nsw.edu.au/enmore/dce

TAFE Western

Connect

TAFE Western Connect will provide

opportunities for students in our communities to

be able to complete their TAFE training without

having to attend class in traditional ways.

TAFE Western has a strong tradition of

developing and offering training and assessment

using flexible methods and the latest

technology. The Institute is now offering at all

its colleges an increased range of courses

including:

New online courses in all

subject areas

Courses delivered by mobile

learning units

Courses delivered by connected classroom

TAFE Western Connect will allow students to:

Access training where they live

Access training when it suits them

Choose from a wider range of courses

Choose training that will provide

pathways to qualifications and

employment

Whether you are embarking on your first

career, looking for a change of direction, seeking

more skills or a higher qualification you will find

opportunities to fulfill your aspirations amongst

the courses we offer.

Vocational education and training programs are

offered at our 24 colleges and flexible delivery

further increases the available options. For

more information visit:

http://tafewesternconnect.tafensw.edu.au/ or

call TAFE Western 1300 823 393

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Ausgrid’s Women in Trades Work Experience Program

Ausgrid’s Women in Trades Work Experience

Program offers female students interested in

pursuing an electrical trade as a future career, the

opportunity to experience these trades and learn

more about the Electrical Supply Industry in NSW.

Date: 26 – 29 November 2012

Location: Ausgrid Learning Centre,

48 – 50 Holker Street, Silverwater

Hours: 8.00am – 3.00pm

Work experience overview, during the week

students will:

be exposed to electrical mechanic, cable

jointer and line worker trades

gain an understanding of Ausgrid’s

electricity distribution network

receive a practical introduction to electrical

components and safety

gain hands-on experience in wiring of light

and power circuits and construct an

extension lead

learn about overhead work e.g.

familiarisation with overhead mains and

voltage recognition, pre-climbing

procedures, ropes and knots

learn about cable jointing e.g. types of

cables and jointing techniques

tour a substation

tour Ausgrid's Energy Efficiency Centre

meet with and hear experiences from female

apprentices and trade staff

Receive a Certificate of Completion of

Work Experience.

Who should apply?

If you’re female, 15 years of age or older, are

currently enrolled in school or TAFE and want to

try your hand at an electrical trade, then the Ausgrid

Women in Trades Work Experience Week is for

you!

How to apply?

Apply online using our work experience application

form.

More information

For more information about the Women in Trades

Work Experience Week, email

OD_training@ausgrid.com.au

Ausgrid Women in Trades Work

Experience Week - Apply now!

The Careers Advisory Service offers professional, friendly and impartial advice following the release of

your HSC results. This free service is available by phone or through the Careers Advisory Service website www.cas.det.nsw.edu.au from Thursday 20th December 2012 until Monday 24th December 2012 between 9am & 5 pm careers advisers will be available on 1300 300 687 or via email to answer your enquiries. Parents and carers may also use this service if they are seeking advice on your behalf. The Careers Advisory Service website also contains helpful information to assist you in clarifying course choices, employment opportunities, career pathways and training options.

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INCLUDING VETS IN SCHOOLS

The WorldSkills Australia Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) program is a series of work-simulated projects based on industry standard frameworks which are designed and administered by practising teachers and industry professionals. The competitions are open for students still attending secondary schools and colleges undertaking a VETiS course. WSA VETiS competitions operate on the same two year cycle as WSA Regional Competitions. VETiS Medallists from State and Regional competitions are eligible to compete against their peers from around the country in the 11 VETiS categories offered at the WorldSkills Australia National Competition. VETiS National Categories include:

VETiS Automotive Services VETiS Business Services VETiS Commercial Cookery VETiS Construction VETiS Electro technology VETiS Food & Beverage VETiS Information Technology VETiS Metals & Engineering VETiS Primary Industries VETiS Retail VETiS Tourism

For more information please visit: www.worldskills.org.au

National Disability Coordination Officer Program

The Australian Government’s National Disability

Coordination Officer (NDCO) Program targets the

barriers that people with disability face in successfully

accessing and completing post-school education and

training and subsequent employment.

A national network of NDCOs works within 31 specific

regions across Australia to improve the coordination and

delivery of support services to help make it easier to

enrol or participate in post-school education, training

and employment.

The goals of the NDCO program are to:

Improve transitions to help people with disability move

from school or the community into post-school

education and training and subsequent employment.

Increase participation by people with disability in higher

education, vocational education and training and

employment.

Establish better links between schools, universities,

TAFEs, training providers and disability service providers

so that they can work together to provide the best

possible assistance for people with disability.

NDCOs perform a range of functions to help people with

disability gain access to and successfully complete post-

school education and training, and employment. NDCOs

can provide practical assistance and advice to individuals

with disability and their families, education and training

providers, as well as employment and community

support agencies. Where can I find an NDCO?

For more information please visit: www.innovation.gov.au