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Careers News – 19 September 2019
APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS
Australian Apprenticeships Pathways Website ............................................................................... 4
Being Paid the Right Amount .............................................................................................................. 4
CAREER EXPLORATION
Do you know about ... Sales Representative, Agricultural and Forestry Scientist, or
Television Equipment Operators? ..................................................................................................... 4
ICT Careers Resource ......................................................................................................................... 5
Skillsroad Website for Career Exploration ..................................................................................... 5
The Year13 Website............................................................................................................................. 5
USQ's Career Exploration Tool for Young People ....................................................................... 5
DISABILITIES
Employment Support through Epic Assist ....................................................................................... 6
QUT: We’re Here to Help—Support, Disability Services, and Accommodation .................. 6
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Access and Equity Schemes for Entry to University ...................................................................... 7
AIS Local Sporting Champions Program .......................................................................................... 7
Applications Open for UQ LEAD Scholarships .............................................................................. 7
Applying for Scholarships at QUT ..................................................................................................... 8
Commonwealth Scholarships.............................................................................................................. 8
CQUniversity Equity and Financial Scholarships ............................................................................ 8
CQUniversity Scholarships Guide ..................................................................................................... 8
CQUniversity Vice-Chancellor’s Pathways Scholarship Program .............................................. 9
Griffith University Uni-Start Equity Scholarships ........................................................................... 9
Griffith University’s Deans Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarships ........................................................ 9
Queensland University of Technology Equity Scholarships ......................................................... 9
QUT Business Scholarships ................................................................................................................. 9
SAE Creative Media Institute Scholarships .................................................................................... 10
University of Queensland Link Program ........................................................................................ 10
University of the Sunshine Coast Equity Bursaries ...................................................................... 10
University of the Sunshine Coast’s Scholarships .......................................................................... 10
USQ Pinnacle Foundation Scholarships .......................................................................................... 11
William Blue College of Hospitality Management: Scholarships ............................................... 11
Year 12 Students Need to Know about Tax File Numbers ...................................................... 11
QTAC AND TERTIARY ENTRY
Additional Criteria for Teaching Applications .............................................................................. 11
Educational Access Scheme (EAS) ................................................................................................... 12
Elite Athlete Entry Adjustment Factor Schemes for Students Applying to University ........ 12
QTAC Application Course Preference Checklist ........................................................................ 12
Questions from Year 12 Students ................................................................................................... 13
Academic, Equity, and Bursaries Scholarship Information ......................................................... 14
Ascension Education Pathway Programs - Medicine,Law, Engineering, Allied Health,
Business.................................................................................................................................................. 15
UNIVERSITIES
CQUniversity
Bachelor of Arts ...................................................................................................................... 15
Certificate and Diploma Pathway Courses ....................................................................... 15
STEPS Information Session. .................................................................................................. 15
Griffith University
GUESTS Trimester 3 ............................................................................................................. 15
Musical Theatre Summer School 2020. ............................................................................. 16
James Cook University (JCU)
Accommodation ...................................................................................................................... 16
GetReady4Uni Program ........................................................................................................ 16
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
ATAR Notes – Free QCE Lectures in School Holidays ................................................ 16
Bridging Programs to Meet Uni Subjects. .......................................................................... 16
Deciding on your next move? Upcoming QUT Career Appointments .................... 16
Entry and Support for Difficult Circumstances ................................................................ 17
Focus on Bachelor of Creative Industries. ........................................................................ 17
Get Ready for QUT – Registration Now Open .................................................................. 17
Help with Decision Making ................................................................................................... 17
Information about Entry to QUT in 2021 and Beyond .................................................. 17
Upcoming Events .................................................................................................................... 17
School Holidays ....................................................................................................................... 17
College Tertiary Preparation Program .............................................................................. 18
University of Queensland
Book a UQ Shuttle Tour ....................................................................................................... 18
Diploma of Agribusiness Management. .............................................................................. 18
Public Health Hackathon ....................................................................................................... 18
Scholarships for Studies in Western Civilisation ............................................................. 18
Women in Engineering Workshop. .................................................................................... 19
Accommodation. ..................................................................................................................... 19
Experience Days - Register Now ........................................................................................ 19
Business, Commerce and Tourism ..................................................................................... 19
Civil Engineering ...................................................................................................................... 19
Need to Meet a Subject Prerequisite for a UQ Course?. ............................................. 19
Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP) .................................................................................. 19
Australian Apprenticeships Pathways Website
This Australian Government-funded website acts as a one-stop shop for information on Australian apprenticeship and traineeships. The apprenticeship and traineeship information is
targeted towards four core groups–
• Students;
• Job Hunters;
• Employers; and
• Industry insiders.
The Student entry point will provide you with the tools and resources needed to explore
apprenticeship and traineeship career pathways in Australia. The Job Hunters page is worth
looking at as well because it includes topics on job hunting and pre-apprenticeships. You can
also use the site to find service providers and training options based on industry groups.
Being Paid the Right Amount
Visit the Pay page of the Fair Work Ombudsman website for information about pay
obligations, including minimum wages and the rules regarding unpaid work. To test your
knowledge about pay entitlements, do the Workplace Basics quiz available on the page.
Do you know about ... Sales Representative, Agricultural
and Forestry Scientist, or Television Equipment Operators?
Sales representatives represent companies to sell their goods and business services to
wholesale and retail establishments. You can work as a sales representative without formal
qualifications however, they may be useful. Training may also be available through VET
(Vocational Education and Training). Click here to read about the tasks, prospects, pathways,
skills and knowledge, and work environment.
Agricultural and forestry scientists advise farmers, rural industries, and government on
aspects of farming, develop techniques for increasing productivity, and study and develop plans
and policies for the management of forest areas. A bachelor degree in agricultural science,
or a science degree with an agriculture major is needed to work as an agricultural or forestry
scientist. Some agricultural and forestry scientists complete postgraduate studies. Click
here to read about the tasks, prospects, pathways, skills and knowledge, and work
environment.
Television equipment operators operate television equipment to record, edit, mix, and
prepare material for broadcast. You can work as a television equipment operator without
formal qualifications; however, they may be useful. VET (Vocational Education and Training)
and university are both common study pathways for television equipment operators. Click
here to read about the tasks, prospects, pathways, skills and knowledge, and work
environment.
ICT Careers Resource
The ACS Foundation has a Careers Foundation website with an interactive career
wheel. Using this wheel, you can explore careers in ICT sectors involving the following
sectors:
• Software;
• Hardware;
• Security;
• Specialties;
• Digital Design;
• Content;
• Industry; and
• Marketing/Consulting sectors.
For example, cloud computing is in the Specialities sector. When you click on Cloud Computing
you will find a list of jobs and courses you could do to gain entry to the jobs.
Skillsroad Website for Career Exploration
The Skillsroad website allows you to do a career quiz, explore occupations and industries,
and learn about study and training pathways. The Apply for Jobs section provides information
about job search skills, including job search techniques, how to write resumé and cover
letters, and preparing for a job interview, as well as a jobs board. The Life Hacks section also
has valuable life skilling information.
The Year13 Website
Year13 is an online resource for post-school options. It provides information on jobs, gap
year programs, job vacancies, studying, money advice, internships, and more. The site has a
Get Advice section with many articles you might find interesting and informative. Visit the
Study section for useful information about industries and occupations.
USQ's Career Exploration Tool for Young People
If you are unsure of what you may like to study, USQ offers a Career Explorer to hone in on
your interests. Try the Career Explorer Tool here.
Employment Support through Epic Assist
EPIC Assist is a disability employment specialist offering support to people with disability to
obtain suitable and sustainable employment. It delivers the Career Start Program, designed
for students currently in Year 12 who have a disability, and funded under the Education
Adjustment Program. This program is delivered at no cost to the student, and aims to assist
students to learn core skills and providing support while transitioning into employment.
The Career Start Program has three stages:
Stage 1: Term 3 and prior to commencing on the DES program students participate in a four-
week course designed to enhance core skills, after which they are assisted to construct a
resume and cover letters. This is delivered at school and are no cost to student or school.
Stage 2: At the beginning of Term 4, students are commenced on the Disability Employment
Services (DES) program, and can sample a range of courses designed to give them an
introduction to their desired career.
Stage 3: Introduction to the wider DES team to actively engage and support the student in
their chosen career field.
For further information or to register your interest, phone 133 742 or
email: [email protected]
QUT: We’re Here to Help—Support, Disability Services,
and Accommodation
Many students think they won’t receive much support at uni to help them with their studies
and life experiences—but at QUT this isn’t the case. Read or watch the video about the QUT
support services to help students succeed. Students with a disability, injury, or health
condition can make pre-enrolment appointments to discuss support options, and the QUT
Accommodation Service provides advice, an accommodation database, and its top 5 tips for
finding accommodation.
Access and Equity Schemes for Entry to University
These schemes aim to assist applicants who have experienced some form of educational
disadvantage - particularly financial difficulties. Some of these schemes provide bonus points
to aid entry into courses and/or scholarships. Some of these schemes use QTAC’s Education
Access Scheme (EAS) as part of the application process, but check out each university for
details of their Access and Equity schemes.
AIS Local Sporting Champions Program
This program provides financial assistance for young people aged twelve to eighteen years
towards the cost of participating as an athlete, coach, or match official in either:
• an official state championship (endorsed by the relevant national sporting
organisation);
• an official national championship (endorsed by the relevant national sporting
organisation); or
• an international competition as a member of an official Australian team.
To find out more, visit the website.
Applications Open for UQ LEAD Scholarships
Students who experience difficult circumstances or setbacks during their schooling can now
apply for UQ's Leadership, Excellence and Diversity (LEAD) Scholarship. Previously, this
scholarship has only been available to those students enrolled in an Australian state high
school. This year, UQ is pleased to extend this opportunity to students from all schools
across Australia. Each LEAD Scholarship offers financial assistance of $8000 per year for up to five years, a dedicated academic mentor, a support network through non-residential
membership of a UQ college, and priority access to valuable internship and career planning
assistance. Applications for the LEAD Scholarship close on 15 November. Discover more
Upcoming Event:
15 November Applications close for UQ's LEAD Scholarship program
Applying for Scholarships at QUT
Applications for many scholarships are now open. Now is the time for students to explore
the opportunities and apply for any that are relevant. Take a look at:
• QUT Excellence Scholarships (academic and creative industries);
• Sport Scholarships, Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship;
• Equity Scholarships for students facing financial hardship; and
• check out the full range.
Commonwealth Scholarships
There are three types of Commonwealth scholarships:
Student Start-Up Loan – This loan is available to eligible full-time students in higher
education who receive Youth Allowance, Austudy, or ABSTUDY Living Allowance. It is not
paid automatically. You must apply for it. The loan is administered by Centrelink. See the
website for more information about this loan.
Relocation Scholarship – This is an annual payment to help eligible ABSTUDY or Youth
Allowance students with their higher education if they have relocated to or from a regional
or remote area to study. This loan is administered by Centrelink. More information can be
accessed on the website.
Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships - These scholarships assist Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander students from low socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those from
rural and regional areas. They are administered on behalf of the Commonwealth Government
by eligible universities. Contact the institution to which you have applied for more
information.
CQUniversity Equity and Financial Scholarships
The due dates for some of the applications for CQUniversity’s Equity scholarships and
financial support will start from 15 September. To view all available equity and financial
scholarships, visit the CQU scholarships page and filter the Scholarship Category by Equity and
Financial.
CQUniversity Scholarships Guide
Scholarship information is available on the Scholarships webpage. This site has a search
function.
CQUniversity Vice-Chancellor’s Pathways Scholarship
Program
This scholarship program recognises and rewards students who have undertaken and success-
fully completed prior study in one of the following pathway options available at CQU: SUN,
STEPS, TEP, or VET programs. The Vice-Chancellor’s Pathways Scholarship program aims to
assist students with the costs of university as they continue their learning journey by
transitioning into a CQU degree in 2020. It is valued at $18,000 for up to four and a half
years full-time (up to $6000 per year). More information will be available on the Scholarships
page shortly.
Griffith University Uni-Start Equity Scholarships
The Uni Start Equity Scholarships are for students whose ability to achieve has been hampered
by financial hardship or educational disadvantage. Applications are now open and will close
on 13 December.
Griffith University’s Deans Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarships
The Deans Sir Samuel Griffith and the Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarships are awarded to school
leavers with outstanding academic records and high-level leadership and community
engagement. These scholarships are worth from $24,000 to $60,000, and include member-
ship of the Griffith Honours College. Applications for these scholarships close on
16 December. Find out more about the full range of scholarships at Griffith at
https://www.griffith.edu.au/scholarships.
Queensland University of Technology Equity Scholarships
All eligible low-income applicants are encouraged to apply for QUT’s Equity Scholarships
Scheme. Applications for this scheme will open mid-October. Q-Step applicants are
automatically considered for this scheme when they apply for QTAC’s Educational Access
Scheme, Financial Hardship category.
QUT Business Scholarships
The Queensland University of Technology’s (QUT) Business School offers the following
undergraduate scholarships for school leavers commencing their studies in 2020.
• Corporate Partners in Excellence: This scholarship is valued at $36,000 and paid
in semester instalments over three years. It includes two fifteen-week
internships with QUT’s corporate partners. Applications close on 8 November.
• Dean’s Honours Program: Valued at $20,000 paid over four years. Other
benefits include membership of the QUT College of Excellence as well as other
leadership and development opportunities. Applications for Semester 1 2020
will open mid-October. Apply for the B Business (Dean's Honours) through
QTAC.
• Business Academic Excellence Scholarship: Awarded to eligible OP 1–2 students,
valued at $5000 and paid over two semesters. Benefits include membership of
the QUT College of Excellence along with leadership and development opportunities. Applications for 2020 are currently open and close on
15 November.
SAE Creative Media Institute Scholarships
SAE Creative Media Institute offers scholarships to outstanding creative media applicants who
are commencing study in the February 2020 intake. Applications for these scholarships close
on 31 October.
There are several scholarship full-tuition and partial-tuition programs available for 2020:
• Creative Media Scholarships – One full scholarship and three partial scholar-
ships will be offered. These are awarded to current high-achieving Year 12
students who have demonstrated outstanding scholarly ability as well as strong
leadership skills and creative potential. Visit the website for more information and
to download the application.
• Creative Indigenous Scholarship – One full Indigenous scholarship is awarded
to a current Year 12 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student who has shown
high academic achievement, strong leadership skills, and a creative passion. Visit
the website for more information and to download the application.
• Master of Creative Media Scholarships – Two partial scholarships will be
offered to high-achieving postgraduate applicants who have shown their creative
potential with outstanding industry engagement, professional achievement, and
leadership skills. Applications for this scholarship is by invitation only. Visit the
website for more information and to download the application.
University of Queensland Link Program
The UQ-Link Program is for applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage
caused by financial hardship. Applicants are automatically considered for this scheme when
they apply for QTAC’s Educational Access Scheme, Financial Hardship category.
University of the Sunshine Coast Equity Bursaries
USC Equity Bursaries are now open for studies commencing in Semester 1,
2020. Applications close on 30 November.
University of the Sunshine Coast’s Scholarships
USC Semester 1, 2020 undergraduate scholarship applications are now open and will close
on 30 November. USC offers scholarships based on merit, equity (eg financial hardship),
honours, rural and remote placement, sporting achievement, indigenous, and more. You can
apply for most scholarships through one online application. Visit the Scholarships website for
details about the various scholarships available and to access the application.
USQ Pinnacle Foundation Scholarships
Pinnacle Foundation Scholarship applications for 2020 are now open. The scholarships can
help light the spark within and enable recipients to reach their full potential. To be eligible,
students need to comply with the selection criteria and complete the online application form.
Applications close on 15 September.
William Blue College of Hospitality Management:
Scholarships for the Hospitality Industry
If you are interested in a future career as a hospitality or tourism manager, you are invited to
apply for a scholarship at the William Blue College of Hospitality Management, Sydney
campus. Applications for 2020 are now open and will close on 13 December. Visit the
website for more information and to apply.
Year 12 Students Need to Know about Tax File Numbers
Prospective university and TAFE students will need a Tax File Number (TFN). Students who
gain entry to a university or TAFE course must have a TFN to be able to defer their fee
payment through HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP, VET FEE-HELP or a VET Student Loan. These
loans are made on the basis you pay it later through the tax system. So, if you don’t have a
TFN, you won’t be able to finalise a government loan for study. There are several ways to
apply for a TFN. Visit the Australian Tax Office website for details. You need to apply early
as it will take some time to receive your TFN.
Additional Criteria for Teaching Applications
Students applying for teaching degrees are required to complete an online questionnaire and
two 500-word personal statements in addition to meeting subject prerequisites. The Fact
Sheet on the QTAC website will help students with their statement by showing them how to
reflect on why they would make a good teacher. Students upload their completed personal
statements to their QTAC applications. See pages 20 and 21 of the 2020 Year 12 Guide for
due dates for submitting on-time documentation.
Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
The EAS provides adjustment factors for applicants who have experienced circumstances
negatively affecting their studies. When applying for this scheme, it is important to be aware
of the following:
• You lodge your documents for this scheme electronically through your QTAC
application.
• A relevant cover sheet must be completed for each EAS category you apply for.
• In the Financial Hardship category, where a current financial year’s Income Tax
Return is required, this means for the 2018/2019 financial year.
• Applicants who have experienced disruption due to leaving foster care/out-of-
home care are encouraged to apply in the Home Environment and Responsibilities
category. There is a separate tick box on the cover sheet for this situation, with
an additional section to indicate that the applicant is willing to be contacted by
institutions about available support.
Visit the EAS site for more details.
Elite Athlete Entry Adjustment Factor Schemes for
Students Applying to University
Elite athlete programs recognise sporting excellence. Successful applicants have usually
competed at the state, national, or international level in their chosen sport. While many
universities are recognised as Elite Athlete Friendly institutions and offer sports scholarships and
support to athletes, the following universities offer adjustment factors for elite athletes:
• Australian Catholic University’s Elite Athlete and Performer Program;
• Queensland University of Technology’s Elite Athlete Entry Adjustment
Scheme;
• Griffith University’s Elite Athletes Program through the Griffith Sports
College;
• Southern Cross University’s Elite Athletes and Performers Scheme; and
• University of the Sunshine Coast’s Elite Athlete Adjustment.
QTAC Application Course Preference Checklist
Have you submitted your QTAC application? While the final date to apply and to
submit documents for the January offer round is 13 December, it is recommended that Year
12 students apply early. Some courses have early and/or fixed closing dates (see pages 20 and
21 of the 2020 Year 12 Guide). Also, if you are competitive (OP results), you may be offered
a place before the major offer round in January. View the key dates here.
Did you use the ‘desired – back-up - pathway’ plan when organising your
preferences? Go to the QTAC website and scroll down to How should I order my
preferences? for information about this plan. Your sixth preference should be one that you
have a very good chance of gaining entry given its previous adjusted OP/rank threshold and
your results. You also need to check the offer round dates of your preferences and make
changes if the dates differ (preferences need to be chronologically organised according to the
offer round of the courses for which you are applying). Courses you are offered in early offer
rounds can be conditionally accepted and your preferences can be changed for subsequent
offer rounds if necessary.
Have you deleted all wasted courses? Wasted courses include those that:
• You do not meet the entry requirements;
• You would not do if you got an offer for them;
• Are full-fee or located in regional centres about which you have not consulted
your parents/guardians;
• Are too difficult or impossible to commute to given where you live; or
• Are very competitive, and you listed them below much less competitive courses.
Questions from Year 12 Students
Q. I have successfully completed two uni subjects this year. How do I let QTAC
know about this?
A. You need to put the subjects you are doing through uni in the Education and Experience
section of your QTAC online application. The university will provide your results to QTAC.
Refer to page 11 in the QTAC 2020 course guide for more information.
Q. How do I go about adding any extra qualifications to my QTAC application
that I have gained during Years 11 and 12?
A. Any qualifications already in your QCAA Student Connect learning account will
automatically appear in your QTAC application when you apply; you won’t have to add them.
You will have to check your Student Connect account carefully and, if you have a problem,
speak with your Guidance Officer or Career Advisor.
If you have qualifications that won’t be included in your QCAA Student Connect account you
will have to add them to your QTAC application. For more information see Page 11 in the
QTAC 2020 course guide.
Q. I am an international student completing Year 12 in Queensland. Should I
apply for university and TAFE courses through QTAC?
A. For most universities in Queensland, you can apply through QTAC. Check this with the
universities to which you wish to apply. When you apply through QTAC, your application
information will be provided to the institutions to which you applied. These institutions will
make course offers directly to you. This means you can receive more than one offer, usually earlier than offers given to domestic students. Most universities provide specific web pages
for international students.
If you are applying to TAFE you will have to put in a direct entry application.
Q. I heard that the Certificate III I am doing at school could be used as part of
my QTAC application. Is this true?
A. Yes. Up until 2020, additional qualifications may be assessed separately by QTAC when
you apply for tertiary entry. These qualifications include Certificates III and IV; music, dancing
and speech and drama qualifications (eg AMEB completed 7th or 8th grade) or tertiary study
(eg Diploma). Find out more about providing QTAC with this information on page 11 of the
2020 Year 12 Guide.
Q. I have completed AMEB Speech and Drama Grade 7. Will this help my OP?
A. No. However, QTAC will allocate a Rank of 84 (comparable to OP 8 in 2018) for this
qualification. This is a separate score to your OP. The rules of the institutions to which you
are applying will determine if this score or your OP will become the first order or primary
rank for the courses for which you have applied. In most cases, the best score will be
used. Note that you still must meet the course’s prerequisites and entry requirements.
Q. I didn’t study Chemistry in Years 11 and 12. I want to do a course that has
chemistry as a prerequisite at the University of Queensland. How can I pick up Chemistry?
A. University of Queensland has an information sheet on the bridging courses acceptable for
entry to its courses. You can download it here. You can also do a bridging course through
several private providers such as Hubbard’s School.
Q. Does the University of Queensland Subject Incentive Scheme apply to the MD
(Provisional Entry for School Leavers) course?
A. Yes. Click here for more information about this. Scroll to Doctor of Medicine (Provisional
Entry).
Q. Does the Griffith University Year 12 Adjustment Factor Pathways Scheme
apply to entry to its B Medical Science (MD Provisional Entry for School Leavers
course)?
A. No. See the Exclusions section on the Griffith website.
Academic, Equity, and Bursaries Scholarship Information
All scholarship, equity, and bursary scholarships for all universities and private providers can
be found in the Financial Assistance and Scholarship section of this bulletin.
Ascension Education Pathway Programs - Medicine, Law,
Engineering, Allied Health, Business
Ascension are running one-day workshops which allow students to practically taste-test a
university degree before they finalise their QTAC preferences. Workshops include pathways
to Medicine, Law, Engineering, Allied Health, and Business. They will be held at the University
of Queensland, St Lucia campus on 19 October, from 10.000am to 4.00pm. Classes are small,
and cover transitioning to university life, career options, course content, and admission
requirements, and feature tutorial/lecture simulations to give students a practical under-
standing of the degree in which they are interested. The program cost is $90 per student and
is open to Years 10, 11, and 12. Click here to find out more and to register or email Ascension
Education.
CQUniversity
Bachelor of Arts: The Bachelor of Arts provides you with a varied and multidisciplinary
education, as well as the opportunity to gain knowledge in a range of humanities and social
sciences disciplines.
You will experience a variety of perspectives, methodologies, and learning styles, and explore
disciplines that study the way humans recognise, record, and debate human practices,
meanings, and values. This will aid you in developing a contemporary understanding of both the human condition and how society operates. OP17 entry for 2019, offered online or at
their Rockhampton campus, and prerequisite is a pass in Authority English. Click here for
more information.
Certificate and Diploma Pathway Courses: Looking for the right course to
help you find a job, improve your skills, or help you move up in the workforce? When you
choose to train with CQUniversity, you will receive quality education and training.
Their certificate courses are designed with industry input and range from nursing, hospitality,
kitchen operations, commercial cookery, and more. Whether you are looking for entry-level
Certificate I and II courses, or if you wish to upskill with Certificate III and IV courses, you
will be sure to find the level you seek. Plus, with seamless pathways between these courses, you can work towards higher level qualifications. Click here to find out more.
STEPS Information Session: The Skills for Tertiary Education Preparation Studies
(STEPS) course is an enabling course that prepares students for entry to degree programs
at CQU. It could be a pathway for students who do not gain entry to their preferred course
the first time. Other universities may accept STEPS as a pathway to their courses (check with
the relevant institution). CQU is holding an information session specifically for the STEPS
course from 9.30am to 10.30am on 20 September at multiple campuses and on 27 September
from 12 noon to 1.00pm on line.
Griffith University
GUESTS Trimester 3: The Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Studies
(GUESTS) program provides senior students the opportunity to study a single Griffith
university subject while still at school. Current Year 11 students are invited to apply for
Trimester 3 (28 October 2019 – 31 January 2020). Year 11 applications for Trimester 3 are
due by 29 September. Visit the GUESTS website for more details and to apply.
Musical Theatre Summer School 2020: The Queensland Conservatorium,
Griffith University, is running a week-long summer school for students aged thirteen years
and above who have a passion for musical theatre. The workshop will run 9.00am to 5.00pm
from Monday 20 to Friday 24 January at the Burke Street Studios, 8 Burke Street,
Woolloongabba. If you are passionate about singing, dancing, acting, and performance, this is
the event for you. Find out more and book your position on the event website.
James Cook University (JCU)
Accommodation: JCU has an accommodation service that can assist you with
organising on- and off-campus accommodation options. Applications for the on-campus
residential colleges and halls in Townsville and Cairns are now open. Find out more on the
Accommodation website.
GetReady4Uni Program: This program is designed to assist new students with the
transition to university life at JCU. The program’s web page has six modules to help you
settle into university study and living.
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
ATAR Notes – Free QCE Lectures in School Holidays: On Saturday 28
and Sunday 29 September, QUT will host ATAR Notes, presenting free QCE head-start
lectures to students currently in Year 11. The lectures have been designed to help students
go ahead in their subjects, transition to the new QCE system, and attain an ATAR advantage
going into 2020. A range of QCE subjects will be covered, and the event also features advice
about course and career decision-making. The lectures are expected to book out so students
are encouraged to register now.
Bridging Programs to Meet Uni Subjects: Students in Year 11 or 12 who have
a university course in mind, but didn't choose the prerequisite or assumed knowledge subjects
at school, can gain this knowledge through a bridging program before they start university.
QUT offers bridging programs in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics. Assumed knowledge
means that QUT don’t use specific school subjects as entry criteria; however it is assumed
students have this knowledge when they start their study. Students may struggle with their
studies if they don’t have the assumed knowledge. QUT recommend bridging pro-
grams through QUT or other recognised providers.
NB: Bachelor of Education courses have prerequisite subjects that you must have studied in
order to gain entry to the course. To find the assumed knowledge or prerequisite subjects,
check the online course information on the QUT study website. Click here to register for bridging programs.
Deciding on your next move? Upcoming QUT Career Appointments: Considering your next move? Find advice on taking the next step and help in decision-making
around study and careers. Parents and carers can come along and learn how to support
young people to make good decisions about study and careers - Tuesday 17 September, 4:30–
6:00pm, QUT Library (V Block), Gardens Point Campus. Click here to register.
Entry and Support for Difficult Circumstances: The Educational Access
Scheme (EAS) provides students who have faced difficult circumstances prior to studying at
QUT with an OP/selection rank adjustment, which can help them gain entry to their chosen
course. Once enrolled at QUT, there is free, confidential ongoing support relevant to their
situation.
Focus on Bachelor of Creative Industries: The first degree of its kind, QUT's
Bachelor of Creative Industries allows you to develop your own creative niche by providing
diverse knowledge, creativity, and practical skills across a range of selected creative disciplines.
You’ll be prepared for the real world with studio-based learning, skills in entrepreneurship,
real industry challenges, work integrated learning (WIL) opportunities, and links to creative
start-ups. With a focus on transferable skills in enterprise and entrepreneurship, working on
projects with industry partners like Creative Enterprise Australia, Lendlease, Brisbane Power-
house, transdisciplinary studio-based experiences, and a common final year capstone
experience, you’ll have a head start to succeed in a career with flexibility. The 2019 Entry
Thresholds was OP 13/ Selection rank 72; it is a three-year full-time course and is offered at
the Kelvin Grove campus.
Get Ready for QUT – Registration Now Open: Registration for Get Ready for
QUT days across the school holidays is now available online. Come on campus at both Kelvin
Grove and Gardens Point on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 September to check out our facilities,
have questions answered about getting into university, and find out what it’s like to study
at QUT. Register online now.
Help with Decision Making: It’s a big decision choosing what to study at university.
To help with finalising QTAC preferences, you can attend a career workshop, take the Match
My Skills quiz, complete the Kickstart Your Career online course, or make a face-to-face or phone appointment to have your questions answered. Find out more on the Need help
deciding? website.
Information about Entry to QUT in 2021 and Beyond: There are some
changes to subjects and the qualifications (including VET qualifications) that QUT will consider
for entry from 2021 and beyond. To find out more about how the changes will affect high
school students and advice about selection ranks visit the Starting uni in 2021 and beyond
website.
Upcoming Events: Check out the following events in September and October:
• Free lectures about QCE subjects for Year 11 students focusing on key content
with tips and tricks from a past high achiever;
• School holiday design workshops for students who love to think of new ideas,
design and create; and
• International high school day for international students studying Years 11 and 12
in Australia.
School Holidays: See Campuses and Find Out about Entering QUT
Students considering QUT can visit QUT during the school holidays to tour the campuses,
collect course information, and attend a seminar about applying to QUT, upgrading pathways,
life as a university student, study costs, and more. Register now for Get Ready for QUT
College Tertiary Preparation Program: UQ College also delivers a 28-week,
two-trimester program offered on the St Lucia campus. This program has three intakes per
year: January, May, and September 2020. Upon successfully completing the program, students
can use their grade point average and prerequisites attained in this program to apply for entry
into a UQ degree. This program may also be accepted by other universities as a pathway for
entry (check with the relevant institution). Applications are currently open for the January
program and will close on Monday 20 December. Click here for more information.
University of Queensland
Book a UQ Shuttle Tour: This school holidays, you can see the highlights of the UQ
St Lucia campus on a one-hour shuttle tour, departing Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at
10.00am. Led by a knowledgeable guide, tours will allow students to discover UQ's historic
Great Court, state-of-the-art teaching facilities, and student recreational areas. Book a tour,
Diploma of Agribusiness Management: The Diploma of Agribusiness
Management is a one-year, full-time, face-to-face trimester program offered at the University
of Queensland Gatton Campus via blended modes (lectures, tutorials, practical classes).
The program contains ten units of competency, which blend required theory and applied
practical skills. Students will be equipped to undertake a range of careers in the rural business
and technical fields of agriculture, including farm enterprise management, agribusiness
services, rural merchandising, research support, and local government. The next program
will commence on Monday 24 February. For further information, please contact UQ Skills on
(07) 5460 1353 or [email protected] or discover more here.
Public Health Hackathon: Students in Years 11 and 12 are invited to attend the
upcoming Public Health Hackathon on Monday 30 September from 9.00am to 3.00pm where
teams will work together to solve a contemporary health issue facing Australia. Teams will
be briefed on the issue on the day of the competition and will race the clock to prepare a
recommendation which will be presented to a panel of public health experts from both UQ
and government. Students will rub shoulders with some of the world's leading public health
minds and the winning team will be crowned the inaugural hackathon champions, receiving
more than $,000 in cash prizes and merchandise. Register now.
Scholarships for Studies in Western Civilisation: Students interested in the
humanities will soon be able to undertake two new programs of study and have the
opportunity to apply for one of Australia's most generous scholarship schemes offered by the
partnership between UQ and the Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation. 30 scholarships
of approximately $30,000 per year for the duration of the program are planned to be offered
to students commencing studies in Western Civilisation in 2020. Students will be able to
study Western Civilisation in two ways - as an extended major in the Bachelor of Advanced
Humanities (Honours) or in the new Bachelor of Humanities/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
dual program. Click here for more information about the program and here to register your
interest.
Women in Engineering Workshop: The University of Queensland's Women in
Engineering team facilitates a free hands-on Renewable Energy workshop which allows high
school students to discover new ways to generate power. The workshop is an introduction
to engineering and how various disciplines such as electrical and chemical engineers are
needed to explore and develop alternative and efficient energy sources in real world
applications. The workshops are suitable for Years 7 - 10. See your guidance officer or school
counsellor if you would like to atttend.
Accommodation: UQ has ten residential colleges on its St Lucia campus and a Halls of
Residence on the Gatton Campus. Interested students can organise a visit of these places
during school holidays. Most colleges provide pastoral care, academic guidance, tutorial pro-
grams, community service activities, and inter-college cultural, sporting, and social pro-
grams. Visit the Live UQ website for information about the colleges and to apply. It is
important to apply early.
Experience Days - Register Now
Business, Commerce and Tourism: At these free, interactive sessions, students will
have the opportunity to understand and experience what it means to study, work and succeed
in the fields of business management, commerce, and tourism at UQ. The day will be held on
Sunday 8 September from 10.00am to 1.00pm at the St Lucia campus. Register here
Civil Engineering: Tour the Advanced Engineering Building, engage in workshops, and talk
one-on-one with current students to discover how UQ's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
can provide the technical and professional skills needed to shape our society for a better
tomorrow. The day will be held on Saturday 14 September from 1.00pm to 4.00pm at the St
Lucia campus. Register here.
Need to Meet a Subject Prerequisite for a UQ Course? UQ College
delivers intensive university courses to satisfy the prerequisite requirements for Mathematics
B, Biology, or Chemistry over four weeks from Tuesday 19 November to Saturday
14 December at the St Lucia Campus. Applications close on Friday 8 November. See the
UQ College website for more details and to download the application form.
Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP): Are you looking for alternative pathways
to uni? Applications are now open for the January 2020 intake of the Tertiary Preparation
Program which is delivered by UQ College. The program will commence on 20 January. This
28-week program is a pathway to The University of Queensland where students can increase
their rank and obtain relevant prerequisites for their degree of choice. Applications close on
20 December. Discover more