explore uni caboolture year 11 and 12 - 13th june 2014
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Explore Uni!Clive May
Career Counsellor, QUT Your Future Careers Team
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Topics Today
• Career Planning • What do you want in life?• How are you going to pay for it?• Job / Apprenticeship / TAFE / University?• University Study & pathways
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Your Career Direction
• How clear are you about your future direction?
No idea..............................................................Very clear idea
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5 years from now…
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What do I want?
Who am I?How do I get it?
Career Planning
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Who am
I?
InterestsJob Guide Jobs Chart
Skills
Personality Values
Capabilities
Support people
Work preferences
Lifestyle preferences
Dreams
Goals
Attitudes
MotivationBeliefs
Self-conceptConfidence
Role models
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Target Your School SubjectsMyfuture Bullseye Targets
English
MathsSOSE
Home Economics Languag
es
Business
ICT
Geography
Health & PE
Science
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What
do I
want?
Lifestyle
Home
Leisure
Partner
Family
HolidaysLocation
Friends
Income
Travel
Transport/Car
Furniture
Surroundings
Pets
Work hours
Hobbies
Giving
How much do I need to earn?
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Weekly spend by life stage
Single <35
(no kids)
$869
Couple <35
(no kids)
$1,429
Couple
(oldest child
<5) $1,484
Couple
(oldest child
5-14)
$1,670
Couple
(oldest
child15-24)
$1,900
Centrelink
$203
Apprentice
Certificate
Diploma
$350-$884
Uni Graduate
$846-$1,250
Senior
Tradesperson
$1,250-$1,600
Senior
Professional
$1,600-$3800
Weekly IncomeSources: Australian Securities and Investments Commission:
https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/managing-your-money/budgeting/spending/australian-spending-habits; Job Outlook http://joboutlook.gov.au/
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Source: Data obtained from Australian Bureau of Statistics (2010). 6278.0 – Education and Training Experiences, Australia. http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/[email protected]/DetailsPage/6278.02009?OpenDocument
Postgraduate
Bachelor Degree
Diploma/AdvDip
Certificate III/IV
Certificate I/II
Year 12
Year 11
Year 10 or below
0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600
$1,438
$1,151
$920
$877
$500
$671
$640
$671
Median weekly earnings by level of education (2009)
Higher qualifications:
earning potential
job opportunities
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Average weekly earnings - Full-time adult $1485.80, All adults $1105.20
Accommodation & Food Services
Retail Trade
Arts & Recreation Services
Other Services
Administrative & Support Services
Health Care & Social Assistance
Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services
Education & Training
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
Transport, Postal & Warehousing
Public Administration & Safety
Financial & Insurance Services
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
Construction
Information Media & Telecommunications
Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services
Mining
All Industries
$0 $500 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500 $3,000
$540
$659
$808
$911
$926
$927
$1,027
$1,064
$1,223
$1,250
$1,329
$1,340
$1,417
$1,431
$1,451
$1,475
$1,674
$2,435
$1,105
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS, 2013) 6302 – Average Weekly Earnings, Australia, May 2013 http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/[email protected]/DetailsPage/6302.0May%202013?OpenDocument#Data
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Where will the jobs be in the future?
• Health Care and Social Assistance – largest growth (13%)– http://joboutlook.gov.au/industryspecific.aspx?industry=Q
• Construction (10.1%)– http://joboutlook.gov.au/industryspecific.aspx?industry=E
• Arts and Recreation Services (10 %) – http://joboutlook.gov.au/industryspecific.aspx?industry=R
• Retail Trade (8.9%)– http://joboutlook.gov.au/industryspecific.aspx?industry=G
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Paid Work
TAFEApprenticeship
University
Other training
Inheritance
Study & Work
Volunteer work
Lotto win
How do I get it?
Upgrade qualifications
Own business
Work experience
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Getting a jobMain points to consider:
• Lots of competition for jobs• May require formal qualifications or training• Great for building confidence, practical knowledge and
skills• Limited career prospects without higher qualifications
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Certificate 3 GuaranteeTo be eligible for the Certificate 3 Guarantee a person must:
• Not hold or be already undertaking a certificate III or higher level qualification (certificate III qualifications completed at school are not counted)
• Be 15 years of age or older • Have finished secondary school or left school • Queensland resident - an Australian Citizen or
permanent resident living in Queensland, or a New Zealand citizen permanently residing in Queensland
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Apprenticeships and TAFE
Main points to consider:• Usually one to four years of training• Training and studying at the same time• Practical on-the-job experience• Can help towards university entrance• http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/• http://www.bn.tafe.qld.gov.au/courses/
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University StudyMain points to consider:
• Check “Prerequisites” e.g. Maths, English or assumed knowledge • You can get into uni without an OP (rank score can be used)• Regional/metropolitan also On campus/Off campus• Career opportunities - national/global• Degree subjects • Degrees can take 3 to 7 years to complete (F/T)• 4 months after graduating university:
– 80.1% in full-time employment– 14.2% in further study
[Graduate Careers Australia (2013) survey of students who graduated in 2012 http://www.graduatecareers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/GCAGradStats2013.pdf ]
• Median salary (2013) for new graduates = $53,000
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School Vs University
SCHOOL UNIHow big is your school?
40,000 people
Classes of 25 – 30 students
Big lectures & small tutorials
Structure More freedom
Help often comes to you
Seek help when you need itGuild clubs & societies
Smaller social networkTuckshop and bookshop
Many services on campus
30 hours of school per week
Less contact time – you choose your own timetable
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Pathways into Uni or Upgrading • Certificate III = Min Rank 68 (Op 15)• Certificate IV = Min Rank 74 (OP 12/13) • Diploma = Min Rank 87* (OP 7) at QUT• Advanced Diploma = Min Rank 93 (OP 4/5)• One year or more of a full-time degree (passing grade) = Min Rank 93
(OP 4/5) A university Tertiary Preparation Program is another option
NOTE: • Ask your preferred uni about upgrading • Don’t forget – prerequisites must still be met! • *82 at other unis
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University Costs
• Course costs depend on course and subjects, examples: – 3 yr nursing $18,150 ($6,044 per year) – 4 yr education $24,174 ($6,044 per year) – 4 yr engineering $34,452 ($8,613 per year)
– 4 yr law $40,340 ($10,085 per year)
• Can defer course costs through HECS HELP (if eligible): – start repaying when income is $51,309 or higher (2013)– E.g., 4% repayment on $51,309 = $40/wk or $%2,452/yr
• Other costs: text books, prac uniforms, etc.
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Check the costsGeneral study costs:
• student tuition fees• text books• misc. course-related costs e.g. uniforms,
photocopying, equipment
Supporting yourself while you study:• living expenses e.g. rent or board• Utilities/bills if you share house• Travel expenses e.g. bus, car• Social activities/hobbies/sport
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Scholarships
• Academic scholarships (based on your marks)
• QUT Equity scholarships (based on financial hardship and other circumstances)
• Commonwealth Scholarships for students on Youth Allowance
• Start-up and Relocation
• check your eligibility with Centrelink
• Sporting scholarships
APPLY FOR EVERYTHING!
www.scholarships.qut.edu.au
There are lots of different types of scholarships to support you while you study
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Career Information Websites
Myfuture: http://www.myfuture.edu.au/
Job Guide: http://www.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au/
Job Outlook: http://joboutlook.gov.au/
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to take the plunge?
Are you ready……….
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