sudanese parents workshop boyd maplestone – western local community partnership friday 1 st august...
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Sudanese Parents Workshop
Boyd Maplestone – Western Local Community Partnership
Friday 1st August 2008
Summary for today
Straight Path or Winding Path
Secondary School
TAFE & University
Industries and their jobs
Where are the jobs?
The Straight Pathand
The Winding Path
Courtesy of Wyn Maddigan
Education in Victoria has two main roads (Pathways)
and
The Winding Pathway
The Straight Pathway
Courtesy of Wyn Maddigan
Education in Victoria – The Straight Pathway
Life Begins
Age 4
Kindergarten
Ages 5 to 12
Primary School
Ages 12 to 17
Secondary College/ High School
Ages 17 to 21
University
Good Job
Good Life
We all want this pathway for ourselves and for our children
butsometimes the winding pathway is better,
sometimes, the winding pathway is
and
necessary.
Education in Victoria – The Winding Pathway
Life Begins
Age 4
Kindergarten
Or maybe
or
Running to another countryor
War
Refugee Camp
Or maybe
Staying at home
Ages 5 - 12
Primary School
Or maybe stillWar
orRunning
or
Refugee Camp
or
Still at homeor
Having to work
Ages 12 to 17
Maybe
Come to Australia And then?
Language School
Western EnglishLanguage School
Special Bridging Courses – e.g. Debney Park, Kealba or River Nile Learning Centre.
High School / Secondary College
TAFEYouth Programs
Ages 17 to 20, 21, 22, 23 …
TAFE
University Degree
Adult Education Courses
Apprenticeships and Workplace Education
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So many questions.
So many choices.
What is the best thing to do?
Discuss the best pathways for yourself or your children with teachers and others who understand the Victorian education system.
My child is 17 but has missed a lot of school.
What do you suggest?
TAFE is probably better for your child. There are many very good courses
at TAFE for students who are 16, 17or 18 and have missed out on a lot
of schooling.
Be Realistic• Choose courses and pathways which will bring
success• Don’t waste time with unrealistic pathways. If
you do this, you or your child will only jump from one course of study to another and waste a lot of time.
• Listen to teachers and others who know the Victorian education system. They will give you good advice.
Realistic Choices
Good Job
Good Life
The path of life is never straight for anyone.
The best pathway in education is the one which starts from where YOU are NOW and leads you to somewhere BETTER.
The best pathway for you or your child may be different from that of someone born in Australia.
The best pathway for you or your child may also be different from the pathway of other members of your community.
HOWEVER,
the most important thing is reaching your destination successfully:
and maybe the Winding Pathway will help you achieve this.
VCE or VCAL (Year 11 & 12)Year 10
VCE (English, Mathematics, Science, Economics, History, Art)
Good Grades
University
Good Job
Year 10
VCAL (Literacy, Numeracy, Communication Skills, Workplace skills)
Good work experience
(School Apprenticeship)
TAFE or Apprenticeship
Good Job
TAFE & University
TAFE University
Certificate I = Yr 10 Bachelor Degree
Certificate II = Yr 11 Graduate Certificate
Certificate III = Yr 12 Graduate Diploma
Certificate IV Masters Degree
Diploma Doctoral Degree
Advanced Diploma
Different Industries
AdministrationAdministration
HealthHealth
Services (Retail)
Services (Retail)
ManufacturingManufacturing
TransportTransport
HospitalityHospitality
Building &Construction
Building &Construction
Jobs in the Service Industry include RetailThis means helping customers and giving advice to them onthe products they are purchasing. Retail assistants are trained to know about the products they sell.
Places where you may work include:• McDonalds• Coles• Telstra• Commonwealth Bank • Boost Juice
The jobs in this industry include a
Chef or a Cook. A Chef or Cook prepares and
cooks meals in Restaurants, Cafés, Pubs and some Bars.
They are highly trained. Other Jobs include
waiting and customer service.
The job that is shown here is a Carpenter.
A carpenter builds and installs the foundation of a house. They
install the doors, windows and the framing of homes and
buildings.
This job is in Automotive Engineering. An Automotive
Engineer makes, works and fixes motor vehicles. They are
also highly qualified, with
a 4 year Apprenticeship.
These job are in transport and logistics. This work involves transporting goods and freight all over the country.
Places where you could work Places where you could work include:include:
•TOLL TDT VictoriaTOLL TDT Victoria•Melbourne AirportMelbourne Airport
Jobs in this Industry include being a Customer Service
Officer or an Administrative Assistant. A worker in this area
may work on a computer, file important
and confidential information, make and answer telephone calls.
Skills you need to work in this job are:• Good Organisation• Clear confident communication• Fast Typing
Where are the jobs?(Skill Shortage)
Australia
Victoria
Melbourne
Australian Skill Shortage - 2008
• Automotive Electrician• Baker• Bricklayer• Butcher• Carpenter• Electrician• Plumber• Aircraft Maintenance
Engineer (Avionics)
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
• Hairdresser• Motor Mechanic• Pastry Cook• Refrigeration and Air-
conditioning Mechanic• Signwriter• Vehicle Painter• Wall and Floor Tiler
Source: DEEWR May 2008
Victoria– Child Care Worker (Diploma) -Chef– Nurse -Baker– Aged Care -Butcher– Midwife -Welder– Teacher (Maths & Science) - Joiner– Motor Mechanic -– Refrigirator & Air-conditioner mechanic– Electrician– Plumber
Source: DEEWR May 2008
West Melbourne
• Transport & Logistics
• Retail
• Health
• Community Services
• Manufacturing
What are the jobs in the future
70% of new employment to 2011-12 is expected to come from 4 main industries:
INDUSTRYINDUSTRY JOBSJOBS
Health & Community ServicesHealth & Community Services 170,000170,000
Property & Business ServicesProperty & Business Services 136,200136,200
Retail TradeRetail Trade 128,200128,200
ConstructionConstruction 82,50082,500Source: Australian Jobs 2007 - DEEWR
Themes of the Day
• Straight & Winding path – Both are good– Need patience
• Teachers and community workers– Provide Advice– Assist you and your child
• TAFE & University– Both are good
• Australia/Victoria/Melbourne– Many good jobs to equal good life
Thank you
Boyd Maplestone
Western Local Community Partnership
0409 169 531