Careers News – 28 November 2019

APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS

Free Apprenticeships for Under 21s - for Apprenticeship Seekers .................................................. 4

Resources to Help You Find an Apprenticeship/Traineeship ........................................................... 4

CAREER EXPLORATION

Fierce Girls Podcast ........................................................................................................................ 5

Have You Heard about Gallery or Museum Tour Guides, Housekeepers, or Ticket Salespersons? ... 5

How do I Find a Job with Good Employment Prospects? ................................................................ 6

Skills for Finding a Job – Full-time/Part-time/Casual ........................................................................ 6

What are Employers Looking For? ................................................................................................ 7

Where can I Find Information about the Jobs in which I’m Interested? ............................................ 7

EMPLOYMENT

Your Unconventional Career Path Does Not Reflect a Lack of Focus ............................................. 8

Employment ............................................................................................................................. 8

Graduate Stats and Salaries ........................................................................................................... 8

How to Sell Yourself in 25 Words of Fewer to an Employer - Your Elevator Pitch .......................... 8

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Financial Assistance and Scholarships .................................................................................... 9

ANU National University Scholarship ............................................................................................ 9

Education Scholarships .................................................................................................................. 9

Griffith Uni Scholarships ............................................................................................................. 10

Spotcap Fintech Scholarship ........................................................................................................ 10

UQ Western Civilisation Scholarships Now Open ....................................................................... 10

You to Uni: Scholarships ............................................................................................................. 10

SELECTED GAP PROGRAM UPDATES ............................................................................ 11

INDIGENOUS

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Achievement Scholarship ..................................................... 11

Aurora Indigenous Scholarships Portal ......................................................................................... 12

John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship ............................................................................ 12

JOB INFORMATION

The Future of Work for Australian Graduates ............................................................................. 12

LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION

Did You Know about the Public Administration and Safety Industry? ............................................ 13

National Industry Insights Report ................................................................................................ 13

QTAC AND TERTIARY ENTRY

Connect with QTAC .................................................................................................................. 14

General Tips for a Successful Transition to University .................................................................. 14

How does QTAC Work Out if you’ll Receive an Offer? ............................................................... 14

How will I Know if I Have an Offer? ............................................................................................ 15

Snippets for Beginning University Students ................................................................................... 15

When will Offers Be Made to Year 12 Students? .......................................................................... 15

QUEENSLAND CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY

Student Connect Hotline ............................................................................................................ 16

TAFE QUEENSLAND UPDATES

Fee-free TAFE Queensland Qualifications for Year 12 Graduates.................................................. 16

UNIVERSITIES

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Accommodation .................................................................................................................... 17

Have a question about ACU? ................................................................................................. 17

Bond University ...................................................................................................................... 17

Campus Tours ...................................................................................................................... 17

Central Queensland University (CQU) ................................................................................ 17

New Students ....................................................................................................................... 17

Griffith University .................................................................................................................. 18

Student Support .................................................................................................................... 18

VET Pathways for School Leavers ........................................................................................... 18

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Helping Entering Your Course ............................................................................................... 18

Information for Parents ......................................................................................................... 18

Real Decisions Event ............................................................................................................... 18

University of Queensland (UQ)

Campus Tours ...................................................................................................................... 18

UQ College: Subject Bridging Courses ................................................................................... 18

Summer High School Language Program ................................................................................. 19

2020 UQ Science Ambassador Program ................................................................................. 19

Criminology and Criminal Justice............................................................................................ 19

Need to Talk about your OP before OP Results Advice Night? ............................................... 19

Responding to your QTAC Offer ........................................................................................... 19

STEAM Day ........................................................................................................................ 19

University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

International Students ............................................................................................................ 20

Semester 1 2020 Orientation ................................................................................................. 20

Support Services ................................................................................................................... 20

Brisbane Universities Languages Alliance ........................................................................... 20

What Foreign Languages can I Study at University? .......................................................... 20

New Arrangements for the Bonded Medical Program ...................................................... 20

Free Apprenticeships for Under 21s - for Apprenticeship

Seekers

Free apprenticeships for under 21s will cover the cost of training for Queensland apprentices

and trainees who commence or are undertaking a priority apprenticeship or traineeship

qualification from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2023. To be eligible for free apprenticeships under

21s, you must be employed in Queensland as an apprentice or trainee under a training

contract in one of the 139 priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications on or after

1 July 2019. Apprenticeship and traineeship qualifications on offer include traditional trade

areas such as electrical, plumbing, and engineering, as well as non-trade areas including early

childhood, and aged and disability care. There are 139 apprenticeship and traineeship

qualifications from which to choose.

Resources to Help You Find an Apprenticeship/Traineeship

Want an apprenticeship or traineeship? Don’t know where to start? The following websites

will help you:

• Job Hunting Tips on the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website has advice

and links to help you get an apprenticeship or traineeship.

• Steps to get started on the Queensland Apprenticeship Info website has a four-

step approach to gaining an apprenticeship or traineeship.

• Apprenticeship Central has a job search function specifically for apprenticeships

and traineeships. It also has a resumé builder.

reer Exploration

Fierce Girls Podcast

From athletes to aviators, scientists to spies, Australia is full of girls who dare to do things

differently. ABC has released a podcast series, Fierce Girls, aimed at kids aged seven to eleven

years old (and their parents) to tell the inspiring stories of some of Australia’s extraordinary

women. The series includes the stories of Amy Shark, Yael Stone, Dame Quentin Bryce,

Claudia Karvan, Turia Pitt, Stephanie Gilmore, and Leah Purcell. Click here to listen.

Have You Heard about Gallery or Museum Tour Guides,

Housekeepers, or Ticket Salespersons?

• Gallery or museum guides answer inquiries and direct and guide visitors in galleries or

museums. Click here for more information.

• Tour guides escort visitors on sightseeing, educational, and other tours, and describe

and explain points of interest. Click here for more information.

• Housekeepers perform cleaning and housekeeping duties in hotels, motels, and other

commercial premises, and in private residences. Click here for more information.

• Ticket sellers sell tickets and make reservations for services such as travel and

admission to sporting and entertainment venues. They may take tickets, issue boarding passes, or assist in the use of self-check systems. They may also work in call centres.

Click here for more information.

How do I Find a Job with Good Employment Prospects?

Rapid changes in the world of work and emerging new technologies mean that we need to

try and stay ahead of the game by looking for occupations that have better job prospects than

others. How do we do this? We should be taking the following factors into account when

looking for a job with good employment prospects:

• Number of people - The more people employed in an occupation, the more

likely there will be jobs in every location.

• Employment growth – Historical information tells us how many new jobs

have been created in an occupation. Projected growth information can indicate

how many additional jobs there are likely to be in the future.

• Skills shortages – These indicate good opportunities in an occupation for

people with the skills and experience needed. Shortages vary by location and

change over time.

• Job turnover - This is the annual percentage of employees who move out of

the occupation into other occupations, retirement, or unemployment plus

employees who change jobs within the same occupation. Turnover creates

opportunities in all occupations when employees need to be replaced.

Skills for Finding a Job – Full-time/Part-time/Casual

The following are resources you can access to help you gain the skills you need for your job

search:

• Finding a Job on the WA Career Centre website has a ten-step job search plan,

a resumé builder, example resumés, interview advice, and other helpful job

search tools.

• Applying for a Job on the Youth Central website has information and examples

for developing a resumé and writing cover letters as well as other tips to help

you find a job and more.

• I’m looking for a Job on the Job Jumpstart website has information on most job

search strategy. It can help you build your resumé.

• Advice and Tips on the Seek website is good to check out for tips on job search.

Seek also has a job search function.

• Career Advice on the Careerone website has useful tips on resumés and job

interviews. Careerone also has a job search function.

• The Job Hunting section on the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website has

a step-by-step approach to gaining an apprenticeship or traineeship.

• Steps to Get Started on the Queensland Apprenticeship Info website has a four-

step approach to gaining an apprenticeship or traineeship.

• Apprenticeship Central has a job search function specifically for apprenticeships.

It also has a resumé builder.

What are Employers Looking For?

The findings of a Department of Employment survey of employers’ recruitment experiences

suggests that, for school leavers, they are looking for:

• Experience – through work experience, voluntary work, or transitional jobs

(jobs you have before the job you really want), part-time work, internships.

Experience is essential for some jobs.

• Employability skills – team work and communication, work ethic, reliability

and motivation, creative thinking and problem solving, personal presentation and

organisation. You need to be able to demonstrate these to employers (ie tell

them when you used these skills and how successful they were)

• A good application – Research the job and business, tailor each application to

the job, pay attention to spelling and grammar. You are unlikely to have an

interview and keep a job if you don’t display these traits.

• Education and training – complete Year 12 and gain a post-school

qualification. Depending on the job you are seeking, pre-apprenticeship

certificates, certificates III and IV, diplomas, and degrees open the door to more

job opportunities.

The above information was adapted from What are Employers Looking For? on the Department

of Employment website and click on the sixth link.

Where can I Find Information about the Jobs in which I’m

Interested?

• myfuture website - Sign up for free if this is your first time on the website. Go to the

Occupations section and search for your job of interest. Click on the Prospects tab.

• Job Outlook provides occupational information, including job prospects.

• The Australian Jobs publication provides information about the labour market for

industries and occupations as well as states, territories, and regions of Australia.

It also provides occupational and industry information that will help you understand

where the jobs will be in the future.

• The Labour Market Information Portal provides you with up-to-date information

about your local labour market. It provides information at the national, state, and

regional level.

• Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business - National, state and

territory skill shortage information provides skill shortage lists for the state, territory,

and national levels.

Some cautions:

• Fast growth within an occupation does not guarantee more job opportunities because

the number of people seeking work may outnumber the job openings.

• Even occupations with declining job prospects can offer job opportunities as people

move across jobs.

• It is difficult to accurately predict long-term job prospects. Unexpected events can

have an enormous impact on the labour market (eg very few people predicted the

global financial crisis).

Consequently, when you are making career decisions, the issue of job prospects is just one

piece of information you need to consider. Other information includes your interests, skills,

values, aspirations, work preferences, education, and training requirements.

Your Unconventional Career Path Does Not Reflect a Lack

of Focus

Shalini Govil-Pai General Manager of Android TV, shares her thoughts about her career

mapping process. She suggests that an unconventional, multi-faceted career does not reflect

a lack of focus—quite the contrary. Success is not linear. You have to take charge of your

career, own your differences, and cultivate habits that will allow you to succeed in any

environment. Here are a few ways that she maintained focus and perspective, even when

success seemed a long way off. Click here to read more:

Employment

Graduate Stats and Salaries

Knowing the destination of graduates in the university courses you are considering can be

helpful for your decision making. Graduate Careers Australia (GCA) surveys university

graduates throughout Australia. Participants are asked about themselves, including whether

they are in full-time or part-time employment, in further full-time study, or are unavailable for

either. The survey findings on 40 fields of education, from Accounting to Visual and

Performing Arts, can be accessed from the GCA website. Salary levels are included.

How to Sell Yourself in 25 Words of Fewer to an Employer -

Your Elevator Pitch

The online world has fast become the ‘elevator’ of today, where we have just a few lines of

text on a computer screen to make a striking impact on potential employers. With more

pressure on people’s time than ever before, recruiters and employers can benefit from

knowing your unique experiences, ambitions, and strengths in 25 words or less. SEEK.com

has put together some ideas to make your Personal Summary the lasting first impression it

should be. Written for current job seekers everyone should develop their 'elevator speech'. Click here to check out these tips and examples to help you stand out from other

candidates.

Financial Assistance and Scholarships

ANU National University Scholarship

The Australian National University (ANU), located in Canberra, annually offers the National

University Scholarship based on academic excellence in secondary school studies. Selection

is based on an ATAR of 99.90 and above (or equivalent OP). The scholarship is valued at

$12,500 per annum, paid for up to five years. You don’t apply for this scholarship. All eligible

applications made with ANU as a first, second, or third preference when applying through

UAC will be automatically considered. Visit the ANU Scholarship page for more information.

Education Scholarships

Applications are now open for the Department of Education’s 2020 scholarship and grant

programs. These scholarships and grants reinforce the Department’s dedication to providing

the best teachers for all state schools while promoting teaching as a career path. The scholar-

ships and grants on offer include:

• the Aspiring teacher grants, valued at $2500 which support high-achieving

secondary graduates from 2019 commencing their studies in 2020 to become

teachers;

• Beyond the Range Professional Experience Grant, valued at $5000 per

professional experience placement, supports you to experience living and

teaching in a priority community across Central Queensland, Darling Downs-

South West, Far North, or North Queensland regions.

• Future Teachers’ Bursary is designed for Years 11 or 12 students who want to

become a teacher. Some universities offer programs that allow you to start

studying subjects toward your teaching degree before you graduate high school.

• Rural and Remote STEM Graduate Teacher Scholarships will see you start your

teaching career with permanent employment and a one-off payment to assist you

with study and employment expenses.

• the Pearl Duncan teaching scholarships support Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander people to gain an initial preservice teacher education qualification; and

• also for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is the Lambert McBride

Perpetual Bursary which will provide a one-off grant to assist with tertiary

expenses for study in any discipline.

Online applications close Friday 13 December. Further information is available from

the Teach Queensland website.

Griffith Uni Scholarships

It is not too late to apply for scholarships. The due date for 2020 students to apply for the

Deans Sir Samuel and Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarships is 16 December. The Unistart Equity

Scholarships close earlier on 13 December. Visit the Griffith Uni Scholarships webpage for

more scholarship information.

Spotcap Fintech Scholarship

Spotcap offers this scholarship to anyone who may be interested in a career in the financial

technology industry, and planning to study fields such as finance, business, management, law,

design, computer engineering, innovation, or entrepreneurship at any Australian university.

There is usually one scholarship available valued at $10,000 (which goes towards the cost of

the applicant’s bachelor degree). Applications close on 20 January 2020. Visit the Scholarship

website for 2020 details.

UQ Western Civilisation Scholarships Now Open

Applications are now open for one of Australia's most generous scholarship schemes.

30 scholarships of $30,000 per year for the duration of the program (up to five and a half

years) are now available to high achieving students who study Western Civilisation at The

University of Queensland from 2020. To be eligible for a scholarship, students must study

one of the following approved programs:

• Bachelor of Advanced Humanities (Honours) (extended major in Western

Civilisation) - QTAC code 757201; or

• Bachelor of Humanities/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - QTAC code 707402

Click here for full details and to apply online, students should visit the link. Closing date for

applications is 8 December.

You to Uni: Scholarships

The You to uni website has been developed primarily for adult learners in Queensland.

However, much of the information on the site is of interest to Year 12 students. The Scholar-

ships section is particularly useful as it has links to Queensland public universities and to TAFE

Queensland scholarship websites. The scholarship links are organised under the following

categories:

• Academic Scholarships;

• Equity Scholarships;

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarships;

• Refugee and/or CALD Scholarships; and

• Other Scholarships/ Financial Support.

Selected Gap Program Updates

Camp America will hold an online Info Session from 6.30–7.30 pm on 9 January 2020. Visit

the Event website for more information and to register for the online session.

Lattitude Global Volunteering is currently advertising 2020 Gap Year volunteer

placements to Argentina, Australia, Canada, Ghana, Japan, New Zealand, Poland, Spain, UK,

Project Asia, Summer Asia, and Summer Europe. Find out more here.

Letz Live has recently opened its applications for July 2020 and January 2021 Gap Year and

working holiday placements. Gap Year placements are open for Australia, New Zealand,

Thailand, and the UK. Visit the website for details.

Southern Cross Cultural Exchange (SCCE) scholarships are open for placements in 2020.

These scholarships provide an opportunity to live and study overseas through a student

exchange at a significantly reduced cost. Find out more on the SCCE website.

Holidaprograms and short courses

Indigenous

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Achievement

Scholarship

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Achievement Scholarships aim to encourage

academically gifted Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are either

commencing or continuing their tertiary education at Western Sydney University. Click here

to find out about:

• eligibility;

• courses;

• benefits;

• duration;

• criteria; and

• application and selection process.

Aurora Indigenous Scholarships Portal

The Portal lists resources and opportunities such as scholarships, internships, and cadetships

for Indigenous Australians.

You may also find other opportunities open to all Australians where Indigenous students are

encouraged to apply. By answering nine short questions you can find some opportunities for

you and subscribe to keep updated on opportunities as they arise. Click here to visit the

portal,

John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship

The John Koowarta Reconciliation Law Scholarship is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander students enrolled in an approved course of study that is a prerequisite to admission

as a legal practitioner in any Australian jurisdiction at or through an Australian tertiary

institution. The next round for the John Koowarta Scholarship will be announced in mid-

2020 and, if you would like to be notified when the next round opens, please send an email

to koowarta@lawcouncil.asn.au.

Job Info

The Future of Work for Australian Graduates

The Centre for Future Work, The Australian Institute 2019 has published its 2019 report,

The Future of Work for Australian Graduates: The changing landscape of university-employment

transitions in Australia. This report begins with a general overview of the major forces driving

disruption and change in the Australian labour market. One, of course, is technology: rapid

evolution in the scope, capacities, and employment impacts of new innovations like artificial

intelligence, advanced robotics, and big data analysis. However, technology is not the only

disruptive force at work. Dramatic changes in work organisation, business models, and

employment relationships are also changing jobs and how we perform them - and all this

change occurs in the context of a world grappling with other structural change: from

demographic change, environmental change, globalisation, and more. Click here to read the

report in full.

Labour Market Info

Did You Know about the Public Administration and Safety

Industry?

This small industry covers many services like office administration, debt collection, call

centres, travel agencies, building cleaning, pest control, and gardening services. There are

good part-time employment opportunities, and many of the jobs do not need post-school

qualifications. Jobs like cleaning and gardening can be physically demanding. Click here to

read more about job profiles within this industry including weekly pay, future growth, and skill

levels.

National Industry Insights Report

The AISC National Industry Insights Report presents skills, training, employment, and labour

market data, listed by industry. New content is being added to the Industry Directory over

the coming months, with several industry clusters updated already. Check out what's new:

• Agriculture

• Amenity Horticulture and Conservation

• Forest and Wood Products

• Pulp and Paper Manufacturing

• Aquaculture and Wild Catch

• Animal Care and Management

• Racing

• Sport, Fitness and Recreation

• Retail and Wholesale

• Business Services

• Financial Services

• Government

• Information and Communications Technology

• Mining, Drilling and Civil Infrastructure

• Utilities

Miscellaneous

QTAC and Tertiary Entry

Connect with QTAC

If you have any questions about your QTAC application, visit page 4 of the 2020 Year 12 Guide

for all the ways you can be in touch with QTAC.

General Tips for a Successful Transition to University

• Familiarise yourself with the campus before the semester starts.

• Attend Orientation week events. This is where you find out about the student

support services, social clubs, and other activities available at your university. Check out the Career and Employment Services. These are the people who can

help you find a job.

• Identify any study skills on which you need to polish and book into a workshop.

• Register with your university’s Disability Services if applicable.

• See the university’s financial or counselling services if you are worried about

money or you have other concerns.

• Find students in the same course and attend student-run social activities.

• Visit the library (virtual and physical) and attend workshops on how to use the

library effectively.

• Attend all tutorials.

• Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Other tips for first year university students can be found in UQ’s The ultimate first year

bucket list, QUT’s What to expect at university, and the ABC’s Top tips for first year uni

students. For a bit of comic relief, visit the Collective Noun Facebook page.

How does QTAC Work Out if you’ll Receive an Offer?

QTAC uses eligibility and merit to decide if you can enter a course. Eligibility is determined

by prerequisites and the institution’s admissions rules. Merit is based on your OP/ATAR or

selection rank. More details about this process can be accessed on the Entry requirements

webpage. You can go into your QTAC Application Services account to check the status of

the courses for which you have applied.

How will I Know if I Have an Offer?

QTAC will send you an email (or an SMS). In most cases, you will have four days to respond.

It is essential to monitor your emails to avoid missing an offer. If you don’t respond by the

due date, your offer will lapse and your application will become inactive. If this happens,

contact QTAC immediately, as they may be able to reinstate your offer.

Snippets for Beginning University Students

The following are summaries of recent articles on tertiary entry. Five Ways to Tell if a Uni is

Perfect for You – an article from the Year 13 website - lists the following five criteria for

selecting your perfect university:

• Course selection – Does the uni have the perfect course for you? Does the teaching environment meet your learning style (eg purely academic or more

hands-on)? Will you have an opportunity to study overseas as part of the course?

• Uni vibes – Because uni is different to high school, you need to make sure the

uni you pick will give you every chance to ace the course (upgrade pathways,

bridging courses, assignment support, etc).

• Support – What support services are provided (eg career support, mental health

and counselling options)?

• The fun stuff - Sus out things like clubs and societies, sports teams, uni games,

the uni bar, open days, orientation weeks, career seminars, and all the other

events the uni might offer.

• Location – Can you realistically get to the uni? Are you prepared to leave home?

If you don’t like to travel much, check out unis that are close by.

You could also check out Art of Smart’s The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right University

as they have ten steps you could follow.

When will Offers Be Made to Year 12 Students?

Students applying for courses not requiring Year 12 results will have started to receive their

offers from Friday 15 November (their last day at school). Offers will also be made between

the release of Year 12 results on 14 December and the 15 January 2020 offer round. Don’t

panic if you don’t receive an early offer, as course offers will be made on all offer-round dates

(as published in the 2020 Year 12 Guide P20). Check the Course Offer Dates page to find out

when your institution will make offers.

Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority

Student Connect Hotline

Students with questions about their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), Senior

Statement, Tertiary Entrance Statement, or other results in their learning account can contact

the QCAA Student Connect hotline on 1800 804 991 or email

studentconnect@qcaa.qld.edu.au. For answers to questions about tertiary selection ranks or

bonus ranks, contact QTAC on 1300 467 822.

tudy Skillsdates

Fee-free TAFE Queensland Qualifications for Year 12

Graduates

To support Year 12 graduates into work, the Queensland Government offers free TAFE in

high priority areas. If you finished school in 2018 or 2019, you can kickstart your career by

getting the skills employers want without the fees. Eligible Year 12 graduates must enrol and

start training in a high priority qualification within the calendar year after leaving school to

take advantage of this great opportunity. Study areas included in this program are:

• Automotive;

• Agriculture and Horticulture;

• Beauty and Hairdressing;

• Building and Construction;

• Childcare;

• Community Services;

• Creative;

• Electrotechnology and Utilities;

• Engineering;

• Hospitality and cookery;

• Nursing and Health; and

• Manufacturing and Design.

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Accommodation: If you need to live away from home to attend ACU’s Brisbane

campus, be aware that, while there isn’t on-campus accommodation currently, you do have

several other options. These include:

• Purpose-built student accommodation;

• Local residential colleges;

• Homestay; and

• Rental accommodation (shared and private).

To read more into accommodation at ACU, click here.

Have a question about ACU? Click on Ask ACU at the bottom of the home page to

search for answers to your questions about courses, applications, offers, etc.

Bond University

Campus Tours: If you want to discover more about what it's like to study at Bond, you

can book a tour for yourself, your family, and friends. The tour will be tailored to meet your

individual interests. It will take approximately 45 minutes to one hour. Your guide (a current

Bond student) will show you around the facilities, the practical teaching spaces, and your

faculty of interest. You can also ask to check out the Student Accommodation, the new

Sports Centre, and the libraries. Find out more here.

Central Queensland University (CQU)

New Students: Students new to CQU can find the following information and more on

the New Students webpage:

• Help with enrolling;

• Access to the Student Portal;

• Links to student support services;

• Planners and profiles;

• Academic calendars; and

• Link to the CQUniLife blog to catch up on the latest news, announcements,

promotions, etc at CQU.

Griffith University

Student Support: The Student Services webpage lists the personal, academic, and

financial support services available to Griffith students – such as GP clinics, counselling,

interest-free student loans, textbook exchange, and JP services, to name a few. You will hear

more about these services during Orientation Week.

VET Pathways for School Leavers: Griffith Uni has a long tradition of recognising

the skills and knowledge gained through Vocational Education and Training (VET) as a highly

effective pathway to university. Griffith will continue to accept stand-alone Vocation

Education and Training (VET) qualifications completed at high school, with private providers,

and at TAFE Institutes for admission in 2019 and 2020. For more information visit VET

qualifications.

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Helping Entering Your Course: There are many pathway options if you don’t

receive an offer for your preferred course. Visit the QUT website to read about them.

Information for Parents: The Parents and Guardians webpage has everything a parent

needs to know about study and life at QUT. On this page, parents can register to receive

parent newsletters to stay connected.

Real Decisions Event: After you receive your Year 12 results, you may have questions

about courses, ordering preferences, upgrading, offers, and what uni will be like. QUT’s Real

Decisions event, on Tuesday 17 December from 9.00am to 1.00pm, will be able to answer all

your questions regarding these matters.

University of Queensland (UQ)

Campus Tours: Do you have questions about university? Students and their parents

are invited to join us at UQ St Lucia Campus for a personal campus tour - see world-class

teaching facilities and discover what it’s like to be a university student. Between now and

Christmas you can book a free guided tour of the University of Queensland’s St Lucia Campus

on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:00am for approximately one hour. You are also

able to undertake a self-guided tour or download a walking tour from the UQnav app.

Family members are also welcome to come along and enjoy a great day out on campus where

you will find cafés, perfect picnic spots, art and antiquities museums, and much more.

To book your campus tour simply visit https://future-students.uq.edu.au/campus-tours.

UQ College: Subject Bridging Courses: UQ College is offering intensive four-

week courses in Maths B, Biology, or Chemistry. The courses will be held from 19 November

to 14 December. Students who successfully complete an intensive course will have their

results ready for the QTAC 2020 Offer round in January. The cost per course is $1500, and

for further information visit www.uqcollege.edu.au or contact UQ College on ph 3346 8222.

Summer High School Language Program: The UQ Institute of Modern

Languages (IML) invites 2020 Years 11 and 12 students studying Chinese, French, German,

Japanese, and Spanish to enrol in the 2020 IML Summer High School Enrichment

Program delivered at The University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus. These courses are

suitable for students who wish to enrich their knowledge of the language and culture they

have been studying in previous years, and practise their language skills over the summer

holidays. The classes have a focus on enhancing fluency and accuracy. The content is based

on themes and topics specified for the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and the

International Baccalaureate (IB). The courses will be held between 13 and 17 January 2020 from 9.00am to 12.30pm (Monday to Thursday), 9.00am to 3.00pm (Friday). Early Bird -

$295, Full Fee - $320; and early bird applications close on Monday 16 December. Click here

to read more.

2020 UQ Science Ambassador Program: Expressions of interest are now open

for this Program for 2020. This program allows science teachers to nominate Year 11

students to interact with UQ and assist science teachers to raise the profile of science in their

school. If you will be in Year 11 in 2020 and are interested in being a part of this program,

talk to your science teacher. On the website above, click the link Nomination form for the

2020 intake. Applications close on 1 March 2020.

Criminology and Criminal Justice: The B Criminology and Criminal Justice

(Honours) prepares you for a career as a criminologist. It is also a pathway to post- graduate

Law. Graduates have a wide range of job prospects across several industries. Watch the

YouTube video to find out what the students say about the course.

Need to Talk about your OP before OP Results Advice Night? The UQ

Contact Centre will be open with student advisors beforehand to answer any urgent

questions you may have following the announcement of your OP result. Call 3346 9872, email

ask@uq.edu.au, or visit the future students Contact Centre website for information.

Responding to your QTAC Offer: Visit UQ’s Applying for Undergraduate Study

webpage for information about responding to your QTAC offer for a UQ course place. There

is also information on this site for students who don’t receive an offer to UQ.

STEAM Day: The University of Queensland and Dream Big Australia invite students

to the upcoming STEAM day event. If you are in Years 10 or 11 you can attend an interactive

workshop designed to ignite our engagement, passion, and excitement about Science,

Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) fields. Participants will have the

opportunity to connect with industry professionals and current university students, giving you

the opportunity to develop your ability and aspirations for the future whilst obtaining an

‘industry to classroom experience’ about STEM-related fields and what the path-ways can

offer for their future. The event will be held on Wednesday 27 November from 12.00p noon

to 5.00pm at the St Lucia Campus. It is a free event. Click to register.

University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

International Students: Visit the International Students site on the USC website for

information about courses, costs, and how to apply for information specifically tailored to

international students.

Semester 1 2020 Orientation: This will be held from 17 to 21 February 2020. Find

out more about Orientation at USC here. Also, check out Getting Started at USC Sunshine

Coast.

Support Services: There are several ongoing support services available to USC

students. These include Academic and Study Support, Counselling, Careers and Employment,

and more.

Brisbane Universities Languages Alliance:

What Foreign Languages can I Study at University?

Students studying at Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology, and The

University of Queensland can study a broad range of languages as part of, or in addition to,

their normal coursework. If the language you want to study is not available at your university,

you can study it at another university through the Brisbane Universities Languages Alliance

(BULA).

Available languages include Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese, French, German,

Indonesian, and Spanish. All languages are available from beginner to advanced, to native level.

If you want to study a language not offered by your university, it's easy! You cross-enrol

through the BULA website. No matter where you undertake your language study, you will

gain credit toward your degree program at your home university. Visit the BULA website for

more information.

New Arrangements for the Bonded Medical Program

Under the new arrangements for the Bonded Medical program, there are two schemes; the

Medical Rural Bonded Scholarship (MRBS) scheme, and the Bonded Medical Places (BMP)

scheme. From 1 January 2020, the new program will come into effect and, from this date,

existing participants will be able to choose to opt in to the new arrangements, should they

wish to do so. From 1 January 2020, all new applicants to the Bonded Medical Program will

enter under the new arrangements.

The Bonded Medical Program provides students a Commonwealth-supported medical place

at an Australian university in return for a commitment to work in regional, rural, and remote

areas for a specified period. The key highlights of the reforms are:

• a consistent three-year Return of Service Obligation (RoSO). BMP participants

who have a twelve-month RoSO will keep this under the new arrangements;

• more options and flexibility so it is easier for participants to complete their

RoSO;

• replacement of the individual contract/deed of agreement with a statutory

scheme;

• a program specific online web portal (BRoSS) and mobile phone application to

allow participants to self-manage their RoSO; and

• support to all bonded participants through the Rural Workforce Agencies.

Click here for more information and details on the new program.