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Directions Newsletter

Term 3, 2012 Welcome to the Term 3, 2012 edition of the Directions newsletter. This newsletter is for

stakeholders involved in and supporting vocational learning and career education in ACT schools.

Contents Transitions, Careers and Vocational Learning Update ............................................................................. 2

VET in Schools .......................................................................................................................................... 3

Structured Workplace Learning ................................................................................................. 3

2011 Australian Vocational Student Prize ................................................................................. 4

CIT Central Courses .................................................................................................................... 4

WorldSkills 2012 ........................................................................................................................ 4

Course Writing ........................................................................................................................... 5

Careers and Transitions ........................................................................................................................... 6

CareersXpo ................................................................................................................................. 6

Deanne Reynolds Career Development Award ......................................................................... 6

Work Experience ........................................................................................................................ 7

Careers with Animals ................................................................................................................. 7

Territory and Municipal Services (TAMS) Apprenticeships ....................................................... 7

The Chocolate Experience.......................................................................................................... 8

myfuture Occupation Video Project .......................................................................................... 8

Important information and dates for UAC and VTAC applications ............................................ 9

Step Out Program (Brick and Block Program) .......................................................................... 10

Moving Forward Budget Initiative ......................................................................................................... 11

2012 T10 Program .................................................................................................................... 12

Youth Attainment and Transitions National Partnership ...................................................................... 13

University of Canberra High School Kaleen Year 9 Futures Forum and Year 10 Signing

Ceremony ................................................................................................................................. 13

YAT Strategic Funding Pool (SFP) 2012‐13 ............................................................................... 13

Pathways Planning ................................................................................................................... 14

Approval Statements ............................................................................................................... 15

Re‐engaging Youth Network Boards ........................................................................................ 17

Alternative Education Programs .............................................................................................. 18

Important Dates ..................................................................................................................................... 22

Transitions, Careers and Vocational Learning Contacts ........................................................................ 23

VET in Schools Contacts ......................................................................................................................... 23


Transitions, Careers and Vocational Learning Update

Once again, as you read through this Directions newsletter, you will see what a busy time it

has been for schools in the area of transitions, careers and vocational learning. We all know

how important these aspects of school life are if we are to effectively support successful

transitions for all students and realise the Education and Training Directorate’s vision:

‘that all young people in the ACT learn, thrive and are equipped with the skills to lead

fulfilling, productive and responsible lives.’

The Canberra CareersXpo, (formerly the Canberra Careers Market) is an annual event which

is organised jointly by the Rotary Club of Canberra City and the ACT Education and Training

Directorate.

The CareersXpo this year was a wonderful example of supporting successful transitions for

students. Sam Cawthorn's presentations were inspiring. For those who attended I am sure

they would have gone away enriched and motivated.

I would like to extend our thanks to the Media and Communications section of the

Directorate; we are very proud of the successful change of venue and the rebranding the

event for the future.

Melanie Selems is to be congratulated for her tireless work with schools in scheduling their

attendance, and coordinating the wide range of the career options and opportunities on

offer for students. I know you all join me in thanking her and wishing her and David all the

best for the impending birth of their second baby. Mel will be on maternity leave from the

beginning of September.


VET in Schools

Structured Workplace Learning

A huge thank you must go to Lucia Ciccarone who so capably filled in for Kerrie Sollis

while she was on long service leave last term.

All paperwork for SWL placements, including the guidelines and requirements for

schools can be found at:

http://www.det.act.gov.au/school_education/vocational_learning_in_schools/struct

ured_workplace_learning

Please make certain all documents have 2012 at the top of the page.

Media and IT placements continue to be difficult to find. All primary school

principals have been contacted to seek their assistance to place students in the

primary school environment. Several schools have responded and we are in the

process of matching schools with an appropriate college student.

The Business Requirement Specifications (BRS) for a new WEX/SWL database are

almost complete. Many thanks to Beth Peters at Hawker College for assisting with

this process. The next step is the design and development of the new system, though

it may be possible to find an off‐the‐shelf system that suits our requirements.

The Vocational Placement Officers (VPOs) in our ACT public schools have been

working hard to assist VET teachers in making SWL placements. A special thank you

to Erin Manton, the VPO at Canberra College, who spoke to VET Coordinators at the

VET and Careers Network Meeting in June. VPOs will continue to work closely with

VET teachers and SWL administrators to facilitate SWL placements at the

school/college level. And thank you to Alliyah Ivanovic, an ASBA at Hawker College,

who spoke about the benefits of being an ASBA at this meeting.

All SWL coordinators have been sent competency checklists and logbook cover

sheets that were created at SWL workshops over the last 12 months. Students who

are doing a SWL placement need to have competencies assessed by the teacher and

these checklists are designed to assist this process.

Please be mindful of the different opportunities available to students who are

completing a SWL placement. These include recognition of paid part‐time

employment and recognition of SWL placements where a 4‐way agreement has not

been generated. For both of these types of placements, records of the competency

achieved while in the workplace must be kept at the school. Kerrie will be requesting

information from all schools on the number of students who participated in these

placements this year.


If you have any queries regarding SWL please contact Kerrie on 6207 2300, Di on

6205 7960 or Marijke on 6207 6344 or email [email protected].

2011 Australian Vocational Student Prize

The Australian Vocational Student Prize (AVSP) promotes the value of gaining

vocational skills while at school and recognises the important role vocational

education plays in preparing students for further training and employment. We are

pleased to announce that Kimberley Budgen was an ACT recipient of this prize. Kim

completed an ASBA with TCVL while studying at St Mary MacKillop College. She is

currently completing a Certificate IV in Government with Training and Tertiary

Education where she is responsible for managing a small team of two trainees and

three ASBAs. Congratulations Kim!

CIT Central Courses

There are 75 Year 10 students from ACT schools who have been given the

opportunity, with support from the Education and Training Directorate, to

participate in courses at CIT this semester. These courses are:

• Start your Engines

• Caring for your Pets

• Introduction to Hairstyling

• Avatars and Animation.

These are nine week courses and the students will achieve a Statement of

Attainment listing all the competencies achieved during the course.

WorldSkills 2012

Dates have been set for four of the 2012 WorldSkills VETiS

Competitions. Please complete the Expression of Interest form at

the end of the newsletter for any interested students.

WorldSkills VETiS Construction Competition

Date: 23 October 2012

Orientation: TBC

Venue: MBA Fyshwick

WorldSkills VETiS Business Services Competition

Date: 23 October 2012

Orientation: TBC

Venue: MBA Fyshwick

WorldSkills VETiS Commercial Cookery Competition

Date: 14 September 2012

Orientation: 9.30am, 31 August 2012

Venue: CIT Reid


WorldSkills VETiS Food & Beverage Competition

Date: 14 September 2012

Orientation: 9.30am, 21 August 2012

Venue: CIT Reid

The Electrotechnology Competition will be hosted by ElectroGroup but a date has

not been set at this stage. The VETiS Automotive Competition will unfortunately not

be going ahead this year. For more information please contact Melanie Selems on

6205 3601.

Course Writing

Thank you to all teaching staff who have contributed to the update of the Year 10

Hospitality and IT courses. These courses now have competencies from the training

packages SIT07 (Tourism, Hospitality and Events) and ICA11 (Information and

Communications Technology). The final draft of these courses is taking place and

they will be available for the 2013 school year.


Careers and Transitions

CareersXpo The 2012 CareersXpo on 1 and 2 August was a huge success with

nearly 8000 students attending the event at EPIC. The Minister

for Education and Training, Dr Chris Bourke visited the Xpo on

Wednesday morning to meet with the national and local exhibitors as well as engage

with students as they considered their post school options. Both WIN television and

ABC radio provided coverage of the event.

Deanne Reynolds Career Development Award

Congratulations to Jo Wisdom, the Moving Forward Officer and Careers Advisor at

Erindale College, who is the inaugural recipient of the Deanne Reynolds Career

Development Award for excellence in the provision of career education in schools.

On Wednesday 1 August at the 2012 CareersXpo, the Minister announced the

winner of the Deanne Reynolds Career Development Award which was presented by

Mr Don Hutcheson, Deanne’s father, and Mr Peter Reynolds, Deanne’s husband. The

Award is sponsored by the Education and Training Directorate and the ACT & Region

Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Jo is highly regarded by students, parents and her peers. Her commitment to

students at Erindale College commences well before they have even arrived at the

college and she supports parents, colleagues and the wider community to assist

young people to make informed career decisions.

Jo not only advises and assists students to find the best option to suit their needs but

also encourages them to take responsibility for their future. Jo provides students

with the skills and knowledge to achieve their goals through programs such as her

Personal Career Development and Pathways Planning units.


Jo’s knowledge of career and vocational pathways and her extensive networks

ensure that students at Erindale College are provided the best possible outcomes. Jo

has a Graduate Diploma in Career Education and Development and her continued

engagement in professional learning ensures her students are provided with the best

information when making career decisions.

Jo’s passion for social justice has seen her involved in the development of a number

of programs to support disadvantaged students. One such program is the

partnership with the Indigenous Social Inclusion Company which has supported

about 20 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students each year over the past three

years to access Australian School‐based Apprenticeships in Community Recreation.

Work Experience

Deb Sullivan and Amy Woodcock continue to be busy placing students in work

experience (WEX). So far this year they have placed 1654 students in work

experience.

Careers with Animals

The Careers with Animals Day Out is a popular program which will be held on

Wednesday 26 September 2012 (Week 10 Term 3). There are still 13 places available

on the north side and 22 places on the south side. Students will visit areas of animal

wellbeing such as the National Zoo and Aquarium, Reptile/Pet shop, Domestic

Animal Services (DAS), Weston Creek Veterinary Hospital and CIT. Only two places

can be reserved from each school and each nominated student must complete the

Expression of Interest form at the end of this newsletter.

Territory and Municipal Services (TAMS) Apprenticeships

TAMS would like to advise recruitment for their 2013 intake of apprentices is

underway in the areas of:

• Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanics – ACTION

• Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) – Parks and City Services.

TAMS are advertising in the Canberra Times from 4 to 25 August with a closing date

of 31 August 2012. All information is now available on the www.jobs.act.gov.au

website. Below are the links to the jobs website, application documents and

information for the above listed positions:

http://www.jobs.act.gov.au/jobs_by_agency/territory_and_municipal_services

(Apprentice Positions are listed near the bottom of the page)

http://www.jobs.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/330299/APP002,_several_

EAPY11_EAPY4G.pdf (Position Description – ACTION – Heavy Vehicle Mechanic)

http://www.jobs.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/330329/TD_P40919,_seve

ral_Apprentices.pdf (Position Description – Parks and City Services – Horticulture)


The Chocolate Experience

Kenvale College of Hospitality and Event Management are hosting ‘The Chocolate

Experience’ at the Hedley Beare Centre for Teaching and Learning on Wednesday 29

August at 4.30 to 6.00 pm. Come along and enjoy the chocolate tasting and hear

about Kenvale’s courses and scholarship opportunities. Please RSVP to

[email protected] by Thursday 23 August.

myfuture Occupation Video Project

DEEWR funded Education Services Australia to develop a range of new career videos

including:

• several videos featuring popular occupations:

Accountant

Zoologist

Psychologist

Nurse

Child Care Worker

Nutritionist

Carpenter

Interior Designer

Chef

Flight Attendant (delayed).

The videos can be found via the occupation video search page:

http://www.myfuture.edu.au/OccupationVideoSearch

• a number of videos featuring emerging occupations that currently do

not exist on the occupation database:

Social Media Manager

Community Engagement Officer

Online Business Entrepreneur

Data Miner (delayed).

View the emerging occupation videos via this link:

http://www.myfuture.edu.au/EmergingOccupations

• five career tip videos featuring a young person seeking advice from a

career practitioner.

Watch the video tips via this link: http://www.myfuture.edu.au/CareerVideoTips

For more information on myfuture please contact Melanie Selems on 6205 3601.


Important information and dates for UAC and VTAC applications

UAC Applications

Applications open: Wednesday 8 August 2012 (9am)

On‐time close: Friday 28 September 2012

Final applications close: Thursday 3 February 2013

Equity Scholarships close: Friday 30 November 2012

EAS main close: Friday 28 September 2012

ATARs released: Tuesday 18 Dec (ACT), Thursday 20 December

2012 (NSW)

Change of preference close: Friday 4 January 2013

Main Round offers: Wednesday 16 January 2013 (9pm)

Late Round offers: Wednesday 30 January 2013 (9pm)

Final Round offers: Wednesday 6 February 2013

Applications close at midnight on the relevant date (except EAS, which closes

at 4.30pm).

VTAC applications

Applications open: Monday 6 August 2012 (9am)

On‐time close: Friday 28 September 2012 (5pm)

Special Entry Access Scheme applications

Open: Monday 6 August 2012 (9am)

Close: Tuesday 9 October 2012 (5pm)

Scholarships applications

Open: Monday 6 August 2012 (9am)

Close: Friday 19 October 2012 (5pm)

Main round offers: January 2013

Round Two offers: February 2013

For further information go to: UAC website http://www.uac.edu.au/

VTAC website http://www.vtac.edu.au/


Step Out Program (Brick and Block Program)

The Step Out Program allows students the opportunity to experience hands on

training within their school environment, by constructing a permanent project on

the school grounds. The Australian Brick and Blocklaying Training Foundation

(ABBTF) will cover the cost of a trainer and building materials for a small project.

Step Out Program participants will learn how to:

Comply with OH&S requirements

Plan and organise work

Read and interpret plans

Use hand and power tools

Lay bricks and blocks

Step Out Program details are as follows:

Duration – five days

Group size – approximately 12 students

Location – your school.

Please contact Deb Sullivan on 6205 9352 if you have not received this information

or fax the completed form to 6207 2980.


Moving Forward Budget Initiative

Moving Forward Officers continue to develop and lead programs which assist with

student transitions and enhance the vocational learning and career opportunities for

young people in the ACT. The Moving Forward Officers play an integral role in

supporting young people in the ACT to achieve their potential.

Moving Forward Officer supports the ERINDALE COLLEGE Indigenous ASBA

Program

The Erindale College Indigenous ASBA program is featured on the DEEWR website on

the Youth Attainment and Transitions page.

The Moving Forward Officer at Erindale College (known as the Transitions and

Careers Coordinator) has invested considerable time to support the Indigenous

students undertaking this program including assisting them to develop an individual

Pathways Plan.

Below is an extract from the report, to access the whole report go to:

http://www.deewr.gov.au/youth/youthattainmentandtransitions/pages/indigyear12attainm

ent.aspx

In 2010, Erindale introduced a pilot Certificate II in Community Recreation to provide

students, who had a passion for outdoor life, with hands‐on experience that would

help them to work towards a Year 12 Certificate. Indigenous Social Inclusion

Company (ISIC) employs students to plan and deliver outdoor activities once a week

at local primary schools. In addition to their paid on‐the‐job training, students

received training, tutoring, mentoring, career development and cultural activities.

Eighteen Year 11 and 12 students participated in the pilot program. Seven of the

nine Year 12 students earned their ACT Year 12 Certificate, as well as a Certificate II

in Community Recreation. These seven have gone on to university, TAFE or public

service traineeships. In 2012 ISIC employs over 20 Erindale College ASBA students.


2012 T10 Program

The T10 Program supports the positive transition of ACT public high school students

into ACT public colleges. The program connects participating students with students

from other high schools and assists them to navigate the early stages of college life.

It exposes them to a variety of experiences aimed at encouraging the students and

empowering them to make a positive transition into college.

The program is based on a cluster model and is designed to support a cohort of

approximately 10‐15 ‘at risk’ students from each ACT public high school in their

transition to college. In this context ‘at risk’ refers to students who are at risk of

making a poor transition into college.

The program would normally span a 12 month period – the final semester of Year 10

and the first semester of Year 11.

Successful programs require a commitment from all schools involved in the cluster.

This support comes in the form of assisting in the planning of the program as well as

releasing at least one staff member from each high school and college in the

program.

The program is supported by funding from the Education and Training Directorate

through the Moving Forward Project. This funding is available for relief in the high

school sector, catering and guest speakers. For more information please contact

Pauline Luchetti at [email protected] or on 6205 7928.


Youth Attainment and Transitions National Partnership

University of Canberra High School Kaleen Year 9 Futures Forum and

Year 10 Signing Ceremony

The Student Pathways program at University of Canberra High School Kaleen

(UCHSK) is supported by the Beacon Foundation. Two major events sponsored by

Beacon are the Year 9 Futures Forum and Year 10 Signing Ceremony. Two members

of the TCVL team, Pauline and Beth, had the pleasure of participating in the Year 9

Futures Forum lunch held at the University of Canberra at the end of July and

attending the Year 10 Futures Signing Ceremony in early August.

It was delightful engaging in conversations, in a social setting, with Year 9 about their

career and educational aspirations. The young people involved, their parents and

teachers should be very proud of the way in which they conducted themselves.

The Year 10 Futures Signing Ceremony is a major event on the school’s calendar and

a very important part of the Beacon philosophy. At the ceremony, students

committed to remaining engaged with education, training and/or employment and

teachers, parents and members of the community committed to supporting the

students in this endeavour. Perhaps more significantly, the Principal, Denis

Dickinson, stressed the underlying meaning of the school’s commitment to the

students. This was that the relationship between the student and the school does

not cease when the young person leaves the school. All UCHSK students know that

they can return to the school once they have graduated if they need help with

anything.

UCHSK is a fine example of the ACT Youth Commitment at work.

YAT Strategic Funding Pool (SFP) 2012‐13

The SFP is a four‐year initiative that expires at the end of 2013. Given the quality of

applications received this year and the fact that funding would only be available for

one semester in 2013, it was decided by the Joint Working Group (JWG) to combine

the funding allocation into one, making the total funding available in the order of

$386 000. This allows for all successful projects to run until the end of next year.


Twenty two applications were received valuing in excess of $1.4 million. The

successful projects are required to address as many of the criteria as possible. They

include the positive participation of young people in school (particularly for those

disengaged from school), increasing the number of young people successfully

achieving a Year 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification and supporting the positive

transition of young people through school or from school into further education,

training or employment.

The final round of SFP funds went to:

1. Alternative Education Transitions Project – CIT Transitions (in collaboration

with Volunteering ACT)

2. GR8 4 U – Capital Careers

3. Raising Hope Mentoring Program – Raising Hope Foundation

4. Reducing the Stigma of Seeking Help Amongst Young Men – Menslink (in

collaboration with the Canberra Raiders)

5. Trade Up 4 a Trade – Melba Copland School (Junior Campus)

6. Gungahlin RAP ‐ The Gungahlin Regional Community Service (in collaboration

with Menslink).

Pathways Planning

The Pathways Planning is a significant element of the ACT Youth Commitment and

from 2012 all students in Year 6, 9, 10, 11 and 12 should be participating in Pathways

Planning.

Pathways Planning and Transitions Guides were distributed to all primary schools

and high schools in May of this year. These documents are in addition to the current

Pathways Plan pack and should be used as working documents while we work

collaboratively to develop more definitive documents ready to use from the

beginning of 2013. If you have already modified the working documents please email

the new version to [email protected]. If you have not received the working

documents, please contact Beth Craddy on 6205 6759.

The current Pathways Plan pack is available on the ETD website.

The Facilitator’s Guide

http://www.det.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/185817/Pathways_plannin

g_facilitators_guide.pdf (All teachers should have a hard copy of the guide)


The Pathways Plan

http://www.det.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/185814/Pathways_plan_IN

TERACTIVE_FINAL.pdf (Students can type directly into this document)

The College Transition Plan

http://www.det.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/193016/College_Transition

_Plan.pdf

Updated Information

The pamphlet, Changes to the ACT School Leaving Age: What you need to know, has

been updated and the phone number (6205 2254) on the back of the original

pamphlet is no longer available. Please send them to the recycling bin. You can order

the new pamphlet, Stay on Track by contacting Beth Craddy on 6205 6759.

Approval Statements

If a young person decides to leave school before he/she turns 17

From 1 January 2010, all young people in the ACT are required by law to:

be in full time education until completing a Year 10 program of study AND

be in full time education, training or employment until completing Year 12 (or

equivalent) or turning 17.

If a young person finishes Year 10 and is under 17, they must be either be:

enrolled in full time education OR

participating in an apprenticeship (work related training) or employment OR

participating in a combination of education, training, an apprenticeship

and/or employment.

Where a young person is under 17 and intends to begin an apprenticeship (work

related training) or employment, parents or carers need to have an Approval

Statement from the ACT Education and Training Directorate.

The Approval Statement pack can be downloaded from: http://www.det.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/120355/Approval_Statement_Application_P

ack_2011.pdf

An Approval Statement means that any training or employment meets the

Directorate’s guidelines and is for at least 25 hours per week.

If a young person is doing a combination of training, employment and/or education,

then it needs to add up to a minimum of 25 hours per week.

Approval Statements are NOT needed:

to work part‐time in addition to full time studies OR

to study at a school, college, registered training organisation, university or

higher education provider.


For more information email [email protected] or phone

6205 6759.

In the ACT young people must stay in full‐time education until Year 10, unless they

receive an Exemption Certificate from the ACT Education and Training Directorate.

For more information on Exemption Certificates visit www.det.act.gov.au.


Re‐engaging Youth Network Boards

Four Re‐engaging Youth Network Boards (REYNBs) were officially launched by Dr

Chris Bourke, Minister for Education and Training on Monday 28 May 2012. The four

Re‐Engaging Youth Network Board areas align with School Networks and the

Community Services Directorate service delivery regions.

The Boards have been established to provide a greater level of cooperation and

collaboration across all providers and agencies to support young people who are

disengaged, or at risk of disengaging, from education or training. Board membership

is drawn from schools, government agencies, community organisations and youth

service providers. Each Board is limited to a maximum of 16 members and is

responsible for developing their own action strategy in response to the needs of

their local community. The strategies and action plans for marginalised or

disengaged young people align with the ACT Youth Commitment objectives.

Mr Julian Barrington‐Smith, the Director of the Good Guys Tuggeranong and Deputy

Chair of the ACT & Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry, was appointed as

the Chairperson of the Tuggeranong Board. Ms Kathy Kostyrko, Director, HAYS

Recruiting experts worldwide was appointed as Chairperson of the North/Gungahlin

Board. Mr John McGrath, Dealer Principal, John McGrath Auto Group was appointed

as Chairperson of the South/Weston Board. Mr Chris Taylor, Area General Manager,

Telstra Countrywide was appointed as Chairperson of the Belconnen Board.

Each Board has met for the second time and further meetings are scheduled. The

Boards have requested information on the services available to disengaged young

people.

The mapping of services in the Tuggeranong network has been completed by

Communities@work; mapping of services in the other networks is currently being

undertaken. For more information on RYNBs please contact Sally Rose on 6205 8354.


Alternative Education Programs

Alternative Program activity under the Youth Attainment and Transitions NP

provides support for existing alternative programs and stakeholders to assist

students at risk of disengaging from school to achieve nationally accredited

vocational qualifications.

Term 2 Activity:

Caloola Hairdressing Program

This program has given students the opportunity to experience the hairdressing

industry with students attending two days a week for five weeks. All 10 students

thoroughly enjoyed the program and gained a Statement of Attainment, with three

students being successful in gaining an ASBA at the end of the program. I would like

to thank Jodie, the trainer for making the program such a success.

Along with this, of the six students who attended the CHART Program in Term 1, this

resulted in a full time apprenticeship and one ASBA. I would like to acknowledge

John and Kathe’s efforts at CHART in making this happen.

Pace It Program – Campbell High School/Lyneham High School

“Pace It” program was delivered at Caloola Farm two days per week for seven weeks

and included a work experience placement. The program culminated with a

graduation BBQ at Caloola Farm with 9 of the 10 participants completing both their

White Card and Certificate I Business. I would like to thank Caloola and Leanne the

trainer for making the program a success.

Clubstart ‐ Wait Skills and Bar Skills Course

Three separate Clubstart courses (one Waiting Skills and two RSA) were delivered in

Term 2. All 27 students who participated received a Statement of Attainment toward

Certificate II Hospitality. I would like to thank Access Training and Rohan, the trainer

for making the program a success.

Farm Skills and Farm Animal Program – Westwood Farm Kambah

This program has given students the opportunity to experience working in a farm

environment with students attending one day a week for 15 weeks. Unfortunately

due to declining numbers, the program wound up at the end of Term 2 with a

graduation BBQ. I would like to thank Westwood Farm and Gerry, Ren and Weislaw

for their efforts.


Farm Skills Program Caloola Hair Dressing Pace It Program

Caloola Farm Clubstart RSA Program

Term 3 Program Activity:

CIT College Short Course Programs – Commence Term 3 (Year 11 – 12 students)

The following short courses commenced at CIT on Thursday 26 July. 64 students are

participating from public colleges and non government schools. There are still a few

vacancies in Business which is an 18 week course ($160) and Galileo ($200) if

students are prepared to start next week. These courses all contribute towards the

Year 12 Certificate.

Students are working toward a Statement of Attainment in:

• Cert III Fitness – Undertake client health assessment

• Cert III Construction (Glazing) – Glaze windows and doors

• Cert III Beauty – Design and apply makeup

Cert IV Business – Make a Presentation

Cert III Tourism – Galileo.


Pace It Program (Year 10 students) – Commences Term 3, Week 4

Expressions of interest in the Pace It Program are being sought for Term 3 and

Term 4

“Pace It” is a fully funded seven week program designed to re‐engage disengaged

youth with education, training and/or a vocational pathway. The program is

delivered flexibly at Caloola Farm two days per week. It also includes a five day work

experience placement. Students have the opportunity to gain their White Card,

Certificate I Business, and Certificate I Community Services. All training, transport

and a BBQ lunch each week is provided.

Each program accommodates 12 students; ideally six students from two different

schools. A youth worker or teacher from each school will be required to share the

supervision of the program (1 day week x 7 weeks per school).

Please complete the Expression of Interest form at the end of the newsletter and

send it to [email protected]

Caloola Hairdressing Program (Year 10 – 12 students)

Commences Week 5, Wednesday 22 August

Thinking about getting into a career in Hair or Beauty? Why not participate in the

training program at Caloola Tuggeranong Hair & Beauty Academy and achieve a

Statement of Attainment?

This program will involve two days per week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) for five

weeks where students will complete the first module in Hairdressing. There are 12

places available per program. The course will cover:

• shampoo/conditioner/treatments

• colour and colour techniques

• face shapes and styling

• basin skills/performing a scalp massage

• using hair appliances/blow drying/straighteners/curling irons.



Clubstart ‐ Wait Skills and Bar Skills Course (Year 10 – 12 students)

Fully funded Clubstart courses will be offered again in Term 3. Training will be

provided by Access Training. There are 10 places available in each program and lunch

is provided. Dates are as follows:

Week 8

10, 11, 13 September: Tuggeranong Southern Cross Club Bar Skills and RSA

Week 9

17, 18, 20 September: Belconnen Labor Club Waiting Skills


Week 10

24, 25, 27 September: Gungahlin Lakes Club Bar Skills and RSA



Careers Advice – Murrumbidgee School, Bimberi

Thank you to all staff who have volunteered their time to provide careers advice to

students at Murrumbidgee School, Bimberi. I have filled the roster but having a

reserve pool would be useful. If you hold your Certificate IV in Career Development

or higher and would like to participate in this initiative, please contact Alison Di

Berardino on 6207 0196.

Just a reminder that Alison works in this role three days week (Tuesday – Thursday).

Alison can be reached at Hawker College on Monday and Fridays if your enquiry is

urgent.


Important Dates

TERM THREE

Date

Location Purpose

25 August ADFA, Northcott Drive, Campbell ADFA Open Day

29 August Hedley Beare Centre for Teaching and Learning, Stirling

The Chocolate Experience

31 August Closing Date for TAMS Apprenticeship Applications

14 September CIT Reid WorldSkills VETiS Commercial Cookery Competition

14 September CIT Reid WorldSkills VETiS Food & Beverage Competition

26 September Various Locations Careers with Animals Day Out

23 October MBA Fyshwick WorldSkills VETiS Construction Competition

23 October MBA Fyshwick WorldSkills VETiS Business Services Competition

13 December Hedley Beare Centre for Teaching and Learning, Stirling

Excellence in Transitions, Careers and Vocational Learning Showcase Day


Transitions, Careers and Vocational Learning Contacts

Staff Member Position Phone

Pene Butt Manager (02) 6205 7873

Beth Craddy ACT Youth Commitment Program Manager (02) 6205 6759

Pauline Luchetti Moving Forward Project Officer (02) 6205 7928

Alison Di Berardino Alternative Programs Program Manager (02) 6207 0196

Gail Porter Acting ACT Youth Commitment Administrator/Approval Statements

(02) 6205 7920

Melanie Selems Careers and Transitions Officer (02) 6205 3601

Debbie Sullivan Work Experience Administrator (02) 6205 9352

Sally Rose Re‐engaging Youth Network Coordinator (02) 6205 8354

Amy‐Lea Woodcock Trainee (02) 6205 7044

VET in Schools Contacts

Staff Member Position Phone

Helen Witcombe Trade Training Centre Manager/VET in Schools Manager

(02) 6205 9256

Phill Dodd Assistant Manager (02) 6207 1804

Kerrie Sollis Structured Workplace Learning Program

Manager

(02) 6207 2300

Di Desmet Structured Workplace Learning Administrator (02) 6205 7960

Marijke O’Reilly Acting Structured Workplace Learning Administrator

(02) 6207 6344


EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM – ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS

Student Name: ____________________________________________

Year: ________ Age: ________

School:

Name of Referring Teacher at School:

Phone Number:

Brief Description as to why student should be supported in Program:

Name of Program Interested in: ________________________________________

Please explain why you would like to complete this program:

What do you hope to gain by completing this program?

Please list any allergies, health conditions or dietary considerations you may have:

Do you give permission for photographs to be taken during the program? Yes/No

I am willing to actively participate in the program and attend all sessions. I understand the transport

and clothing requirements of the program and agree to abide by these.

Student Signature: _____________________________________ Date:

Name of Parent/Guardian:

Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________ Mobile number:

Please fax the completed form to: 6207 2980


Please email or fax your completed form to [email protected] or 6207 2980.

Careers with Animals Day Out Program Expression of Interest Form

Name: Year Level:

School: Careers Advisor:

Have you participated in a Day Out Program before? Yes/No

Please explain why you wish to participate in the Careers with Animals Day Out Program.

What do you hope to gain from participating in the Careers with Animals Day Out Program?


EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM

2012 WorldSkills ACT Region

Vocational Education and Training in Schools Competition (VETiS)

Please complete the following:

Nominate Competition Category

General Construction

Business Services

Electrotechnology

Commercial Cookery

Food & Beverage

Nominate Year Level

Year 11

Year 12

School _______________________________________

Teacher Name

Phone No. ___________________________

Email address _____________________

Competitor Name/s

(if applicable)

Please fax or email your completed Expression of Interest Form to:

WorldSkills – ACT Region

Fax: 6207 2980

Email: [email protected]

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