SUPPORT STAFF

Guidance Officers

David Ramsay

Snez Nastic-Kern Jessica Kane Student Health Worker

Sue Stevenson

School Chaplain

Naomi Dawkins

HEADS OF SOCIAL JUSTICE

Senior Secondary Tina Mackay

Junior Secondary Anthony Larkin

ADMINISTRATION

Director of School Organisation

Pam Lynch Director of Studies

Brendon Wolski Director Senior Secondary

Sarah Douglas Director Junior Secondary

Glenn Chippendale Business Services Manager

Gavin Hutson

INFORMATION BULLETIN

Queensland

12/07/2016 to 22/07/2016

BENOWA STATE HIGH SCHOOL contact information

Telephone +61 7 5582 7333

Facsimile +61 7 5582 7300

Emails office@benowashs.eq.edu.au reportbullying@benowashs.eq.edu.au

Website www.benowashs.eq.edu.au

Twitter https://twitter.com/BenowaStateHigh

EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL - Mark Rickard

Cricos Provider Name Department of Education, Training and the Arts Trading Name Education Queensland International CRICOS Code 00608A

To notify us of an absence please send a text message to 0417 159 081 Alternatively you can phone our Absence Line on 07 5582 7360 and leave a

message or send an email to studentabsences@benowashs.eq.edu.au.

Cashiers’ Office +61 7 5582 7302 or +61 7 5582 7348 Email accounts@benowashs.eq.edu.au

COORDINATORS

Head of Year Yr 7 Ainsley Thomson/ Stacey Ashley

Yr 8 Andrew Taylor Yr 9 Adrian Cominsky

Yr 10 Kylie Diviak

Yr 11 Deanne Thorsborne Yr 12 Sofie Bainbridge

Careers Centre

Louise Horan

French Immersion

Francoise Escot

International Students

Judi Goldfinch

Sport David Thomson

HEADS OF DEPARTMENT

Access Centre

Lieve Rimbaut

English (Communications) Claire Evans

LOTE and International Cathryn Cooper

Mathematics

Ben Callum

Industrial Technology

& Design Hospitality

Brian McErlean

Enterprise and Technology Infrastructure

Justin Hinton

Physical Education

Ian Hutchison

Professional Practice Adrian Hays

Science

Rob Keen

Senior Schooling

Andrew Jenner

SOSE

Anna Aldridge

The Arts

Bettianne Stuart

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Table of Contents

Apprenticeships and Traineeships ........................................................................................... 4

Australian Apprenticeship Support Network ...................................................................... 4

Brisbane City Council (BCC) trade apprenticeships ............................................................. 4

School leaver event in Brisbane ........................................................................................... 4

Australian Defence Force ......................................................................................................... 4

Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Open Day ....................................................... 4

Australian Defence Force Academy Education Award ........................................................ 5

Career Exploration .................................................................................................................... 5

Find careers that match your interests................................................................................ 5

Videos about jobs ................................................................................................................. 5

Competitions ............................................................................................................................ 6

ATOM Photo Comp 2016 ...................................................................................................... 6

Flicker Up .............................................................................................................................. 6

Course and Institution Updates ............................................................................................... 6

Applying for health science/veterinary courses at James Cook University (JCU) .............. 6

Ashmore Trades Training Centre Open Day ........................................................................ 6

B Agriculture at CQUniversity .............................................................................................. 7

Bond University upgrade pathways ..................................................................................... 7

Change Academy courses for helping people ..................................................................... 7

Engineering Link Projects ..................................................................................................... 7

Evolution Business College ................................................................................................... 8

Flight Centre Travel Academy .............................................................................................. 8

Global Academy of Fitness (GAF) ......................................................................................... 8

News from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) ............................................. 8

NIDA 2017 applications open ............................................................................................... 9

NIDA short courses in Queensland this term ...................................................................... 9

Notes from Griffith University ............................................................................................. 9

Pathways to medicine at the University of Queensland (UQ) .......................................... 10

Search for Australian tertiary courses ............................................................................... 10

Thinking of studying at the University of Tasmania (UTAS)? ........................................... 11

University of Melbourne snippets ..................................................................................... 11

Updates from the University of Queensland (UQ) ............................................................ 11

Employment ........................................................................................................................... 12

Job prospects ...................................................................................................................... 12

Opportunities for Engineers ............................................................................................... 13

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What are Transferable Skills? ............................................................................................ 13

Will a robot take your job? ................................................................................................ 13

Financial Assistance and Scholarships ................................................................................... 13

2017 Endeavour College of Natural Health scholarships .................................................. 13

2017 Scholarships at Marcus Oldham College .................................................................. 13

Bond University 2017 scholarships closing soon ............................................................... 14

University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Year 12 scholarships ..................................... 14

Indigenous .............................................................................................................................. 14

Bond University Indigenous scholarships for 2017 ........................................................... 14

Qantas Indigenous Program .............................................................................................. 14

National and State Weeks ...................................................................................................... 15

National ICT Careers Week 6 - 13 August 2016 ................................................................. 15

Occupational Information ...................................................................................................... 15

5 high-paying jobs that don’t require a degree ................................................................. 15

Careers in automotive ........................................................................................................ 15

Interested in accounting as a future career? ..................................................................... 15

Open Days, Expos and Career Markets ................................................................................. 16

Career Markets and Expos in July 2016 ............................................................................. 16

Queensland tertiary institution open days ....................................................................... 16

Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO) – THIS WEEKEND .............................................................. 17

Overseas Studies .................................................................................................................... 17

Thinking of studying overseas? .......................................................................................... 17

QTAC and Tertiary Entry ........................................................................................................ 17

Key dates for the QTAC application and offer process for 2016/17 (for Year 12 students)18

Special consideration through QTAC ................................................................................. 18

The QTAC Guide .................................................................................................................. 19

Study Skills .............................................................................................................................. 19

A bit of fun: Inside the mind of a master procrastinator .................................................. 19

BCC Libraries offer homework help ................................................................................... 19

Study tips from the University of Melbourne ................................................................... 20

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Appre ntice shi ps and Traineeships

Australian Apprenticeship Support Network

Australian Apprenticeship Support Network providers give advice and support services to apprentices and employers about all aspects and stages of an apprenticeship. Visit https://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/australian-apprenticeship-support-network to find your nearest Apprenticeship Network provider.

Brisbane City Council (BCC) trade apprenticeships

BCC employs a range of trade apprentices across Brisbane and within various industries, including:

Building - electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and decorating

Automotive - auto electrical, vehicle painting, panel beating, heavy vehicle mechanics, coach building

Horticulture - arboriculture, parks and gardens, sports turf management

Engineering - Fabrication.

BCC recruits throughout the year for apprentices. To apply you will need to submit a resume and cover letter outlining your personal attributes and interest in the particular apprenticeship on offer. For more information, visit https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/about-council/working-council/council-employment-programs/apprenticeships.

School leaver event in Brisbane

SCIPS (School Community Industry Partnership Service) will hold a School Leaver Event evening for students who wish to meet employers looking to recruit staff in 2017. The event will be held from 4.30 – 6 pm on Wednesday 19 October 2016 at St Laurence’s College, South Brisbane. To register to attend this event, visit http://www.scips.org.au/ and click on the links in the right hand column. This is a popular event, so register early.

Australian Defence Force

Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Open Day

On Saturday 27 August 2016, ADFA, located in Canberra, will open its doors to the general public. This is an ideal opportunity for potential students to experience the academy firsthand. Defence and university staff will be available to answer questions. Reasons you might want to study at ADFA, include:

get paid to study (and have your HECS-HELP loan paid for you)

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get a quality education and graduate with a degree

study with the best university teacher to student ratio in Australia

learn to be a leader

undertake adventure training and personal development

graduate with a guaranteed job.

Read about the open day program at https://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/openday/. Defence Force Recruiting will have a booth at the Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO) on 16 and 17 July 2016 (http://www.careersevent.com/tsxpo/) to answer questions about ADFA.

Australian Defence Force Academy Education Award

This award is presented to Year 12 students in recognition of leadership potential and academic and sporting achievements achieved during Year 11. The award includes a tablet device and certificate for you, along with a plaque for your school. There are up to 50 awards available on behalf of the Navy, Army and Air Force, which will be presented to suitable applicants who have applied for entry to the Australia Defence Force Academy (ADFA). Current Year 11 students have until 28 February 2017 to apply for this award. The award is unbonded. That means you do not have to accept an offer to attend the ADFA. Find out more at http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/adfa/howToApply/educationAward.aspx.

Career Expl oration

Find careers that match your interests

The Grow Careers website at http://www.growcareers.com.au/index.php?id=90 has recently included a career interest questionnaire called the RIASEC Career Interest Tool (click on ‘Read more’). The theory behind this questionnaire was developed by John Holland. It states that each person resembles one of six vocational personality types – Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional. Read more about these types on the website and then download the pencil and paper questionnaire. You can use the three-letter code (based on your three highest scoring personality types) that comes up after you complete the questionnaire to read about jobs you might be interested in. The website provides links to a few resources to help you do this.

Videos about jobs

One way to learn more about the jobs you are interested in is to watch videos about them. The myfuture website at https://myfuture.edu.au/ has information on over 500 jobs. You will need to ‘Sign up’ (free of charge) to enter the site for the first time. Otherwise ‘Log in’ and, once on the site, click on ‘Occupations’ and search for the jobs you are currently exploring. Most job descriptions on the site include a video. Each video lasts approximately three minutes. After you have viewed a video see if you can answer the following questions.

Name at least three of the main duties and tasks required in this occupation.

Would you like to do this job? Why or why not?

List some things you learnt about this occupation.

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Competiti ons

ATOM Photo Comp 2016

Entries are now open for this photography competition at http://atomphotocomp.org/. The theme for the competition this year is ‘A Sense of Place’. You are to:

Choose a location that is interesting or important to you

Take three original photographs that offer an interpretation of that place

Submit your photos online and include a short written statement.

Entries close on 19 September 2016.

Flicker Up

Flicker Up is a film competition for students enrolled in primary and secondary schools in Australia. It is a category within Flickerfest, Australia’s international short film festival to be held in Sydney in January 2017. Applications for Flicker Up are now open and will close on 30 September 2016. Visit http://flickerfest.com.au/entries/ for details.

Cour se and Institution Update s

Applying for health science/veterinary courses at James Cook University (JCU)

Course information sheets and 2017 application forms for the following courses are now available at https://www.jcu.edu.au/division-of-tropical-health-and-medicine/application-forms/domestic-applicants.

B Medicine/B Surgery

B Dental Surgery

B Veterinary Science

B Physiotherapy

You must submit the application form directly to JCU as well as apply to QTAC by 30 September 2016 for entry in 2017.

Ashmore Trades Training Centre Open Day

TAFE Queensland Gold Coast Ashmore campus will hold this event on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 August 2016. You will have an opportunity to explore the college facilities across a range of trades including automotive, electrical, plumbing, marine, horticulture, engineering, carpentry, cabinet making, painting,

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bricklaying, tiling and plastering. More information about activities at this event are at http://tafegoldcoast.edu.au/about-us/events/#.V4CDVdcbg3g.

B Agriculture at CQUniversity

This program provides students with the knowledge and skills required for employment in tomorrow’s technology driven Agribusiness, Cropping and Livestock industries. The course includes practical based training delivered in partnership with the Queensland Agricultural Training Colleges at Emerald Agricultural College. Students complete an embedded D Agriculture in the first year and mandatory industry placements as part of the second and third years. Visit https://www.cqu.edu.au/courses-and-programs/study-areas/science-and-environment/undergraduate/bachelor-of-agriculture for more information about this course.

Bond University upgrade pathways

Bond has two main pathways for students who do not meet the entry requirements for Bond degree programs. These are:

Bond University Preparation Program – This program can be studied on a full-time, flexible or part-time basis. Students gain the core skills required for university study and are guaranteed entry to Bond diplomas and degrees, depending on their results.

Bond University Diplomas – These diplomas provide work-ready qualifications as well as a pathway into a number of undergraduate degrees at Bond. Diplomas can be completed in eight months full-time. Successful students can then move straight into the third semester of their chosen degree at Bond.

Find out more about these pathways at https://bond.edu.au/future-students/study-bond/search-program/bond-university-pathways. Bond also has pathways for International students which can be found on this website.

Change Academy courses for helping people

Change Academy offers nationally accredited diplomas in Counselling, Community Services, Youth Work and Youth Justice. The Academy has campuses in Beenleigh, Caboolture, Cairns, Ipswich and Robina. See the Academy website at http://www.changeacademy.edu.au/ for details about courses, VET FEE-HELP and university pathways.

Engineering Link Projects

The Engineering Link Group, together with host universities, invite students in Years 10 – 12 (depending on location) who are interested in learning more about engineering to participate in one of the Engineering Link Projects (ELP) to be run in Queensland this year. Visit http://telg.com.au/register/ for more information about ELP. The dates and venues for upcoming ELPs are:

North Queensland Engineering Link Project – JCU Townsville – 18 – 19 July 2016

Far North Queensland Engineering Link Project – JCU Cairns – 21 – 22 July 2016

Registrations are now open for the Engineering Link China project. See http://telg.com.au/events/china2016/ for details.

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Evolution Business College

This college, located at St Paul’s Terrace, Brisbane, offers a four level program (Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree, Masters) in business with flexible entry and exit points. International internships are available during the program. VET FEE-HELP and FEE HELP are available for eligible students. Read about the program at http://www.evolutionbusinesscollege.com/.

Flight Centre Travel Academy

Flight Centre Travel Academy is the training and education arm of the Flight Centre Travel Group. Its Brisbane campus at St Paul’s Terrace offers the following nationally recognised qualifications:

Travel consultant program - Certificate II in Tourism

Travel and Business program - Diploma of Travel and Tourism/Diploma of Business

VET FEE-HELP is available for eligible students undertaking the diploma programs. Visit https://fctravelacademy.com/ for more information. You can join one of their brunch information sessions to get answers to your questions about the courses and their job outcomes.

Global Academy of Fitness (GAF)

GAF’s Brisbane campus offers a three term program during which students can gain Certificates III and IV in Fitness, a Diploma of Fitness and a Diploma of Business. Students can also register to undertake an overseas internship. VET FEE-HELP is available for some components of the program for eligible students. Find out more at https://globalacademyoffitness.com/.

News from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Open Day – QUT will hold Open Days at Gardens Point campus on 31 July and at Caboolture campus on 21 August 2016. Visit the website at https://www.qut.edu.au/study/events/qut-open-day to register for the Gardens Point event (you could win a MacBook Air!); to download the Open Day Program and to use your smartphone, tablet or desktop to create a personalised day planner for all the seminars and tours you'd like to attend on the day.

Start QUT – This program gives high-achieving students an opportunity to study up to two QUT subjects during Year 12. Once successfully completed, students may receive credit into their QUT degree studies for these subjects. Applications for Semester one 2017 open on 1 August and close on 31 October 2016. Details are at https://www.qut.edu.au/study/high-school-programs/start-qut.

CreateX – This event to be held from 10 am – 7 pm on 28 August 2016 will celebrate the launch of the new facilities at QUT’s Creative Industries Precinct. QUT invites you to come and enjoy a day where creativity meets technology. Visit the websites at http://www.createx.qut.edu.au/ and https://www.qut.edu.au/study/undergraduate-study/do-you-advise-school-students/news-and-events/news?news-id=107022 for more information about the program for the day.

Physics added to QUT Entry Bonus Scheme – Through this scheme you can be given bonus ranks for successfully completing certain subjects or university units during Years 11 and 12. Bonus points don’t apply to courses with additional entry requirements, Dean's Honours or Dean's Scholars programs or scholarships that require a minimum OP. The maximum bonus rank points you can achieve for entry to QUT is eight. Visit https://www.qut.edu.au/study/applying/undergraduate-applications/special-entry-programs/entry-bonus-scheme for details of this scheme.

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Registrations open for summer bridging courses – If you don’t meet the assumed knowledge or prerequisites for courses you wish to apply in 2017, you can do an intensive bridging course after you finish Year 12. QUT offers bridging courses in Maths B, Chemistry and Physics. These bridging courses will meet requirements for QUT courses and may satisfy prerequisites for other universities (check with the relevant university). Registrations for Maths B and Chemistry courses close on 10 October and 14 October respectively. Students can enrol in the Physics course any time and complete it online. Use the links on the website at https://www.qut.edu.au/study/undergraduate-study/do-you-advise-school-students/news-and-events/news?news-id=106786 for details.

Resources to help you make course decisions – Use the Match My Skills questionnaire on the ‘Help making a decision’ webpage at https://www.qut.edu.au/study/undergraduate-study/help-making-a-decision to generate a list of possible courses for next year. The site has links to course descriptions and associated employment outcomes.

NIDA 2017 applications open

Applications are now open for the National Institute of Dramatic Art’s (NIDA) B Fine Arts for entry in 2017. Specialisations are in Acting, Costume, Design for Performance, Properties and Objects, Staging, and Technical Theatre. NIDA offers a number of bursaries and eligible students can apply for FEE-HELP. Explore the course offerings at https://www.nida.edu.au/courses/undergraduate.

NIDA short courses in Queensland this term

NIDA will present acting and drama short courses in Brisbane during September and October 2016. See https://www.open.nida.edu.au/courses?near=brisbane/4101/10 for more information.

Notes from Griffith University

Open Day – This event will be held from 9 am – 2 pm on Sunday 24 July 2016 at Nathan, Gold Coast and South Bank campuses. Plan your day at https://www.griffith.edu.au/open-day. Once your plan is finished, enter your name and email on the site to save your selections. Griffith will send you your personalised Open Day plan, and you’ll go in the draw to win an iPhone7 or Galaxy S7.

Year 12 Parent Evenings – Students and parents can find out about university study, the options and support available as well as meet current students and their parents. These events will be held at Nathan campus on 23 August, Logan campus on 24 August and Gold Coast campus on 25 August 2016. More information should be available at https://www.griffith.edu.au/guidance-officers-teachers/events shortly.

Foundation first years – These are available for many of the degree programs available in 2017. They are designed to give you a chance to check out different study areas before you choose your specialisation. Search for courses of interest at https://www.griffith.edu.au/.

Audition applications for the Queensland Conservatorium – Applicants for the B Music, B Musical Theatre, B Music Technology and B Popular Music must lodge the Application for Audition/Folio with the Conservatorium by 15 August 2016 at http://www.griffith.edu.au/music-audition. Applicants are also required to apply to QTAC by 30 September 2016. Auditions will be held from 26 – 30 September 2016.

2017 Scholarship applications – These will open on 15 July 2016. 2017 information will be available on the website at https://www.griffith.edu.au/scholarships by that date.

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Careers in Commerce Experience Day – This day will be held on 15 July 2016 for Year 11 and 12 students. The program for the day will provide students with an insight into the range of career choices available for commerce and business graduates in accounting, economics, business law, finance and financial planning. Talk to your business subject teacher about attending this event. More information at https://www.griffith.edu.au/business-government/griffith-business-school/high-school-community-programs/careers-in-commerce.

Want to study engineering but don’t have the prerequisites? - Griffith University offers a pathway into its engineering courses through the Aptitude for Engineering Assessment (AEA) examination. Registrations to sit the exam opened in June and will close on 12 September 2016. The exam will be held on 24 September 2016 at various locations. Visit http://www.griffith.edu.au/engineering-information-technology/griffith-school-engineering/future-students/aptitude-engineering-assessment for more information.

Pathways to medicine at the University of Queensland (UQ)

There are several pathways to the four-year graduate entry Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at UQ.

Direct entry for students who have completed a minimum 3-year Bachelor Degree with a minimum GPA of 5.0 in the last 10 years. They must sit for GAMSAT. See https://future-students.uq.edu.au/apply/doctor-of-medicine/pathways-and-entry-requirements#direct.

Provisional entry for school leavers – Year 12 students can apply through this pathway. The requirements are OP 1 and a UMAT score. Once accepted, they must complete a minimum 3-year Bachelor Degree at UQ before commencing their medical studies. See https://medicine.uq.edu.au/pathways-medicine for a list of recommended Bachelor Degrees.

Alternative Entry Pathways Scheme for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students – For capable students who may not meet the usual MD entry requirements. See https://future-students.uq.edu.au/apply/doctor-of-medicine/special-entry-programs/atsi-alternative-entry-pathway.

The Bonus points can be applied to the MD program. They can be derived from the Educational Access Scheme, UQ Link Program and/or the UQ Bonus Rank Scheme. The maximum number of bonus points a student may receive is capped at five. See https://future-students.uq.edu.au/apply/doctor-of-medicine/special-entry-programs/bonus-rank-scheme.

Rural Background Sub-quota (RBS) - 25 % of MD places in each year’s intake are given to applicants who come from a rural background. See https://future-students.uq.edu.au/rural-background-sub-quota.

Bonded Medical Place (BMP) – 28.5 % of MD places are BMPs. Students are required to work in a rural area for a period of four years following completion of their professional training as a medical doctor. See http://www.health.gov.au/bmpscheme. For entry in 2016, the UMAT cut-off for Non-Bonded places was 187:69 and the UMAT cut-off for Bonded places was 181:67. A successful applicant can be both BMP and RBS.

Most of the above information can also be accessed from the UQ Health blog at https://blog.health.uq.edu.au/blog/2016/04/how-study-medicine-uq.

Search for Australian tertiary courses

The Hot Courses website has a number of search functions to help you find Australian tertiary institutions, courses and scholarships. Check out the website at http://www.hotcourses.com.au/.

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Thinking of studying at the University of Tasmania (UTAS)?

UTAS offers courses in the fields of Humanities, Business, Education, Health Science (including Medicine), Law, Science, Engineering, IT, Creative and Performing Arts, Environment, Journalism and Communication, Marine and Antarctic Studies, Maritime Studies, Tourism, Nursing and Midwifery. For information about the courses visit http://www.utas.edu.au/ and the UTAS stand at the TSXPO in Brisbane on 16 and 17 July 2016. It is advisable to apply for student accommodation as early as possible to avoid missing out. Accommodation information is available at http://www.utas.edu.au/future-students/accommodation. Also, check out the scholarships at http://www.utas.edu.au/scholarships-bursaries. UTAS will hold its Open Day on 7 August 2016 (see http://www.utas.edu.au/open-day). Applications for entry to UTAS open in August and close on 30 September 2016. You apply online directly to UTAS.

University of Melbourne snippets

Meet Melbourne in Brisbane – Representatives from the University of Melbourne will be at the TSXPO in Brisbane on the 16 and 17 July 2016 (this weekend). Visit their booth or attend one of the seminars they will be presenting (see http://www.careersevent.com/tsxpo/ for seminar times).

International student consultations – International students are invited to register for a one-to-one 20-minute interview with a representative from the University of Melbourne on Monday 18 July 2016 in Brisbane from 3 – 5.30 pm. Go to https://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/events/victoria_and_interstate/interstate/qld/international_student_consultations_in_brisbane to register.

Open Day – The university will hold its Open Day on Sunday 21 August 2016. See https://www.openday.unimelb.edu.au/ to sign up for updates about Open Day.

Access Melbourne – This is a special entry and access scholarship scheme which can help you gain entry to undergraduate courses even if your tertiary entrance score is below the ‘Clearly-in Rank’. See http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/access_melbourne_and_equity_programs for more information.

Updates from the University of Queensland (UQ)

UQ Health resources and expo quiz – If you are interested in health programs at UQ, you should subscribe to the UQ Health Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/uqhealth and the UQ Health website at http://health.uq.edu.au/undergraduate. Visit the UQ Health booths at TSXPO (16 and 17 July 2016) to go into the draw to win an Apple watch. All you have to do is use the iPads at the booths to complete a short six question quiz. Hint: brush up on your knowledge of the human body.

UQ Young Scholars Program (YSP) - Applications are now open for this program until Friday 12 August 2016. Online applications are open to all Queensland Year 11 students with B+ average results. Students can apply on the YSP website at https://young-scholars.uq.edu.au/. This program provides students with an opportunity to discover, learn and engage with UQ's academic community and like-minded students from across Queensland.

UQ Open Days - The 2016 Open Days are on Sunday 7 August (UQ St Lucia) and Sunday 21 August (UQ Gatton). You can get an Open Day Program from you school Guidance Officer/Counsellor. Alternatively, go to the Open Day website at https://future-students.uq.edu.au/open-day to download the Open Day App and the Open Day Program and start planning your day.

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UQ Enhanced Studies Program (ESP) – High achieving Year 11 students are invited to apply for this program which gives you the opportunity to study one UQ subject during Year 12 in 2017. You can view content from the 2016 program at http://www.uq.edu.au/esp/. The 2017 content will be available in early August when applications open. Applications close on 30 October 2016.

Date reminder for the following experience days at UQ:

14 July 2016 Economics Schools Day http://www.qeta.com.au/event-2240803

22 July 2016 Geography and Environment Day https://www.gpem.uq.edu.au/geography-day.

Employment

Job prospects

There are a number of resources you can use to research the employment prospects of jobs you are interested in. These include:

The Job Outlook website at http://joboutlook.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx provides information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics about job prospects. The information is based on trends in the employment market. Just go onto the website and search for the occupation you are interested in by the name of the occupation or alphabetically.

Labour Market Information Portal at http://lmip.gov.au/ presents employment information at national and regional levels. Two areas of interest for students are ‘Labour force region’ (learn about employment in your region) and ‘Employment projections’ (by industry, occupation, skill level and region for the next five years).

Department of Employment at http://employment.gov.au/skill-shortages gives current information about skill shortages in the Australian labour market, including skill shortages by occupation. This could be helpful information when making career decisions, but should not be the only criteria used.

The Australian Jobs 2016 can be downloaded at https://docs.employment.gov.au/system/files/doc/other/australianjobs2016_0.pdf. It will take about a minute to open. It gives an overview of the current labour market, highlighting major changes that have occurred in industries and jobs. The information is based mostly on Australian Bureau of Statistics data. The booklet includes a ‘Jobs in the Future’ section and links to other useful resources.

‘Grad Jobs and Dollars’ on the Graduate Careers Australia website at http://www.graduatecareers.com.au/research/gradjobsdollars/ provides information about the characteristics of graduates in specific occupations, their employment outcomes and their earnings.

It is important to remember that no graduate is guaranteed a job. It is recommended that students start their job search (do work experience or an internship, develop a network of contacts, gain part-time or holiday work in the industry of interest, etc.) during their course (whether it is at university, TAFE or a private college) not after they receive their qualification. Most institutions have Career and Employment Services that can help students with this process.

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Opportunities for Engineers

Engineering specialists in materials, biochemicals, nanotech and robotics will become critically important to industries by 2020, claims new research by the World Economic Forum. The report, titled ‘The Future of Jobs’, looked at how the 4th Industrial Revolution would disrupt business and labour markets over the next five years. The 4th Industrial Revolution will see the coming together of multiple fields, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, robotics, nanotechnology, 3D printing and genetics and biotechnology. Read more at http://telg.com.au/opportunities-for-engineers-as-the-fourth-industrial-revolution-hits.

What are Transferable Skills?

Transferable skills are the skills a worker has that can be adapted to different jobs. Common examples include social, communication, teamwork, leadership and organisational skills. All workers have transferable skills but many lack an awareness and understanding of what these skills are. You, as a student, have transferable skills. Visit the Princeton University’s Career Services website at https://careerservices.princeton.edu/undergraduate-students/resumes-letters-online-profiles/resumes/transferable-skills to identify your transferable skills.

Will a robot take your job?

The British Broadcasting Corporation has created a website at http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-34066941 which gives you the percentage chance that the job you are interested in could be automated in the future (based on UK figures). According to information on this site, jobs that require empathy (e.g. social workers, nurses, psychologists), creative and original ideas (e.g. artists, designers, engineers) and a high degree of social intelligence and negotiating skills (e.g. managers) have a lower risk of being taken over by robots.

Financi al Assi stance and Scholarships

2017 Endeavour College of Natural Health scholarships

Endeavour College is offering up to five scholarships for secondary school leavers and school gap year students from 17 - 19 years of age for studies in 2017. Endeavour will cover the cost of the tuition fees for the first year of study in any of the B Health Science degree programs in Naturopathy, Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine, Acupuncture, Myotherapy, and the online B Complementary Medicine. Applications open on 25 July and close on 28 November 2016. Visit http://www.endeavour.edu.au/scholarships/ for details.

2017 Scholarships at Marcus Oldham College

Marcus Oldham College, located near Geelong, Victoria, offers tertiary level courses in Agriculture, Agribusiness and Equine Management. The College offers a range of scholarships. Visit

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http://www.marcusoldham.vic.edu.au/courses-and-enrolment/scholarships/scholarships#Now-Available-2017 for a list of the scholarships available and their application due dates.

Bond University 2017 scholarships closing soon

The Bond University’s scholarship program for Year 12 students will close at the end of this month. Visit the scholarship website at http://bond.edu.au/future-students/study-bond/how-apply/scholarships for a list of scholarships; to download the 2017 Bond University Scholarship brochure; and for tips on applying. Interested students are encouraged to start their online application as soon as possible so they can ensure all sections are completed by the 31 July 2016 closing date.

University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Year 12 scholarships

Year 12 students can apply for the following scholarships for entry to USQ courses in 2017:

Future Community Leader Scholarships - These scholarships are offered in recognition of a student’s participation in the community. The closing date for this scholarship is 26 August 2016. For details and to download the application form, see http://www.usq.edu.au/scholarships/usq/future-community-leader.

Vice-Chancellor’s Principal’s Recommendation Scholarships – This scholarship is to reward high achieving students who receive a Principal’s Recommendation for 2017 entry to USQ courses. The closing date for this scholarship is 26 August 2016. For details and to download the application form, see http://www.usq.edu.au/scholarships/usq/vice-chancellors-principals-recommendation.

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Bond University Indigenous scholarships for 2017

These scholarships, valued up to 50% of tuition fees for any single undergraduate degree (excluding the Medical Program) or 100% tuition for any diploma program, are awarded to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students who have demonstrated extracurricular involvement, leadership potential and academic achievements. Applicants must have successfully completed, or be currently completing Year 12 at an Australian High School. Applications close on 31 July 2016. For further information and to apply, visit https://bond.edu.au/scholarship/bond-university-indigenous-scholarships.

Qantas Indigenous Program

The Qantas Indigenous Program offers a number of pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. These include an internship program for students at university and a school based traineeship program for students in Year 11. Find out more at http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/indigenous-overview/global/en#qantas-indigenous-internship-program.

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National and State Week s

National ICT Careers Week 6 - 13 August 2016

Each year during National ICT Careers Week, organisations and groups across Australia present an activity or event to encourage young people to consider studying ICT after they finish school and then going on to a career in ICT. With the rapid advances in technology innovation, this is an exciting time to get involved in ICT. If you are using Facebook, Twitter, an iPhone or the Internet, then you are using ICT. Read more about ICT and the activities that will be offered during careers week at http://www.acsfoundation.com.au/nictcw/.

Occupational Informati on

5 high-paying jobs that don’t require a degree

The Course Finder blog has posted an item by Andrea Riddell that lists five jobs that don’t require you to complete a university degree. These jobs are:

Real Estate Agent

Personal or Executive Assistant

Community Services Support Worker

Dental Assistant

Bookkeeper.

Read about these jobs at http://www.coursefinder.com.au/blog/5-high-paying-jobs-that-dont-require-a-degree/.

Careers in automotive

The automotive industry offers a broad range of careers. Visit the Auto Skills Australia website at http://asacompanionvolumes.com.au/careers to find out more.

Interested in accounting as a future career?

The Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand invite you to register with them as a Student Affiliate. As a Student Affiliate you'll have access to nationwide employment events where you will:

meet top employers and industry leaders

hear about vacation and graduate positions available to you

have access to career tips and job advice.

See http://www.charteredaccountantsanz.com/ (click on ‘Students’) for details.

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Ope n Days, Ex pos and Career Mark ets

Career Markets and Expos in July 2016

Don’t miss out on career expos in your area. The following expos/markets will be held this month.

July

19 - Sunshine Coast Daily Careers Expo at the University of the Sunshine Coast Sports Stadium at Sippy Downs campus http://www.careersevent.com/sunshinecoast/

26 - Stanthorpe Careers Market at the Stanthorpe State High School

26 - Warwick Careers Market at the Warwick Indoor Recreation and Aquatic Centre

28 – South Burnett Careers Market at TAFE Queensland South West Kingaroy http://tafesouthwest.edu.au/about-us/events/#.V39DHNcbg3g

28 - Logan Youth Jobs and Careers Expo at Logan Metro Sports Centre http://www.insportslogan.com.au/whats-on/calendar-events/major-events/logan-youth-jobs-and-careers-expo

Queensland tertiary institution open days

Term three is big on open days. It is a time to explore and confirm your options for 2017. Open days are important occasions for students considering future tertiary study. You can check out the campus and find out about courses, course outcomes (employment prospects), scholarships and entry and upgrade pathways. Open days also provide an opportunity to speak to lecturers and current students.

Spend time before the event to develop a checklist of what you want to find out. See tips for attending university open days on the My Health Career website at https://www.myhealthcareer.com.au/university-open-days-your-survival-guide/. Plan your open day strategies using the following web links for open days in July.

July

23 - Australian Catholic University, Brisbane campus Open Day, from 9 am – 2 pm. Download the program and open day app at http://www.openday.acu.edu.au/brisbane-campus.

23 - Bond University Twilight Open Day, from 2 – 6 pm. For a list of things to do on open day and to register, visit https://bond.edu.au/future-students/study-bond/see-yourself/open-day.

24 - Griffith University Open Day at the Gold Coast, Nathan and South Bank campuses, from 9 am – 2 pm. To plan your day and to register for a chance to win an iPhone 7 or Galaxy S7, go to https://www.griffith.edu.au/open-day.

28 - Queensland SkillsTech Open Day at Alexandra Hills, Acacia Ridge, Bracken Ridge and Eagle Farm training centres http://tafeskillstech.edu.au/

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31 - Queensland University of Technology, at Gardens Point Campus, from 9 am – 3 pm. Start planning your day and register for a chance to win a MacBook Air, at https://www.qut.edu.au/study/events/qut-open-day.

Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO) – THIS WEEKEND

This is a must attend event for Year 12 students in South-East Queensland. It will be held from 10 am – 4 pm on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 July 2016 at the Royal International Convention Centre, RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane.

Almost 200 organisations will be represented at the expo, including Queensland and interstate universities, Queensland TAFE, private education institutions, the Defence Force, Gap year program organisations and many more. Access a list of exhibitors from the website at http://www.careersevent.com/tsxpo/. You can also access the list of seminars to be held during the two days and find out about the competitions you can enter (an Apple watch is one of the prizes).

All this will be very confusing if you don’t prepare before you go. The expo site has resources to help you plan your visit in the ‘Visitor Information’ section.

Oversea s Studi es

Thinking of studying overseas?

You might find the following resources useful when you begin your search for an overseas university/course.

Trusted sources: Seeking advice on applying to universities in another country - The US National Association of College Admission Counseling (US spelling) has produced this brochure to help US students when applying to study at an overseas university. While the brochure is oriented to US students, it could be useful to Australian students and their parents. The brochure can be downloaded at http://www.nacacnet.org/International/InternationalInitiatives/Documents/TrustedSourcesFinal.pdf.

Study Overseas Web Portal - The Commonwealth Government has developed this portal at http://www.studyoverseas.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx for Australian university and VET students. It provides useful information for Australian students planning their overseas study, including information on Australian Government scholarships (e.g. New Colombo Plan).

QTAC a nd Tertiary E ntry

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Key dates for the QTAC application and offer process for 2016/17 (for Year 12 students)

2016

2 August QTAC online applications open at http://www.qtac.edu.au/

27 September If paying by BPAY, lodge and pay for your application by this date. Your payment must reach QTAC by 30 September to avoid the $138 application fee

30 September On-time application due date. $37 fee.

1 October Application fee increases from $37 to $138

18 November Depending on the courses you apply for; you could receive an offer from this date onwards

8 December Application and documentation due date (including the Educational Access Scheme documentation if requested by QTAC) for courses commencing in Semester 1 2017

15 December Major offer round for creative and performing arts and some other courses for entry in Semester one 2017

16 December Year 12 results mailed by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority

17 December Year 12 results available from Learning Accounts on the Student Connect website at https://studentconnect.qcaa.qld.edu.au/

Late December OP ineligible ranks will be available on your QTAC application

2017

9 January Change of preference final date for the major offer round on 16 January, before 10 am

16 January Major offer round for Semester 1 2017 courses

2 February Offer round for Semester 1 2017 courses with vacancies

Note: QTAC will notify you by email if you have received an offer. Year 12 students could receive an offer anytime from 18 November onwards. It is essential that you monitor your emails. If you receive an offer, but don’t respond to it, the offer will lapse and you will no longer be considered for a course. If this happens, contact QTAC immediately. Remember to use your private email address NOT your school email address on your QTAC application.

Special consideration through QTAC

QTAC's Educational Access Scheme (EAS) helps applicants who have experienced difficult circumstances that have impacted negatively on their senior studies. The categories of EAS are:

Financial hardship

Personal illness and disability

Home environment and responsibilities

Educational disruption

English language difficulty

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Through EAS you may receive bonus ranks towards entry to your preferred course. You apply for EAS as part of your QTAC application. QTAC will send you an email containing a cover sheet for each relevant category if you need to send documentation to support your EAS application. You then mail or deliver the required documents with the cover sheet(s) to QTAC. Read more about EAS in the QTAC Guide on p. 10 and on the QTAC website at http://www.qtac.edu.au/applications/application-resources/assistance-schemes/educational-access-scheme.

The QTAC Guide

The QTAC Guide has arrived. This book is a very important resource for students wishing to apply for Queensland tertiary courses that commence in 2017. The following are some of the items you can find in the Guide:

How to apply through QTAC and some myths about the process (p. 5)

Ordering preferences and how to reorder them for multiple offer rounds (p. 6)

Responding to an offer, including offer round dates (p. 14)

Key dates and fees (p. 19)

Courses that have fixed closing dates i.e. you must apply for them by a certain date or you miss out (p. 20)

Courses that have their major offer round on 15 December 2016 (p. 21)

A section on assistance schemes (p. 24). Institution websites will provide you with more information

Course descriptions and requirements (the index on p. 30 will help you navigate this section)

Information about tertiary institutions you apply directly to (i.e. not through QTAC) (p. 172)

Information about the tertiary institutions you can apply to through QTAC (p. 190).

Year 12 students are advised to read the information in this booklet carefully. Use the ‘Contents’ page on p. 3 to find specific topics. The on-time due date for QTAC applications is 30 September 2016. The application fee up to this date is $37. From the next day (1 October 2016) it is $138.

Study Skills

A bit of fun: Inside the mind of a master procrastinator

Tim Urban, the guy who put ‘pro’ in procrastination, talks about his unhelpful study practices in a Health TED talk at https://blog.health.uq.edu.au/blog/2016/06/ted-talks-students-interested-health. (scroll down to ‘A bit of fun’). The talk is very funny but also has some helpful insights into the mind of a procrastinator.

BCC Libraries offer homework help

Did you know that some Brisbane City Council (BCC) Libraries have homework programs? Visit the website at https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on/audience/youth-events?trumbaEmbed=search%3Dhomework%20help for a list of libraries that offer these programs.

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Study tips from the University of Melbourne

Unimelb Adventures is run by students for students. At https://unimelbadventures.wordpress.com/ it has information to help students with study and especially preparing for exams. Some of the ideas will be helpful for Year 11 and 12 students.

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