CAREER MAILBOX

Wednesday 13th October, 2010

VTAC Applications
Those students applying for scholarships through VTAC need to make their
submissions by Friday 29 October 2010 at 5.00pm.

A reminder to all Year 12 students who made applications to VTAC that you can
make changes to your preferences up until Friday 29 October 2010 at 5.00pm.
Remember to pay the application fee or your preferences will not be processed.

The VTAC website is www.vtac.edu.au.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships Reminder
Year 12 students considering applying for a scholarship at the University of Melbourne should do so by
31 October 2010. Apply online at
http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/ugrad/future/national.html

Faculty of Law Relocation Scholarship

The Law Faculty at the University of Tasmania is offering a new Relocation Scholarship valued at
$5,000 to eligible students who choose to study law at UTAS commencing in 2011. The Relocation
Scholarship is designed to encourage interstate students to study Law at UTAS by assisting with the
financial costs of moving to Tasmania. Students must attain an ATAR of 90 or above to be considered
for the scholarship. There is no need to complete a separate application form as the scholarship is
awarded on an automatic basis to all eligible students who accept an offer and enrol to study Law at
UTAS. For more information about the scholarship e-mail Kira.White@utas.edu.au and/or visit
http://fcms.its.utas.edu.au/law/law/cpage.asp?lCpageID=450 . For more information about
studying law at UTAS, visit www.utas.edu.au/law.

Women in Engineering - $5,000 Scholarships

The School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering is offering five scholarships worth
$5,000 each to high achieving female students.
To be eligible to apply, students need to achieve a VCE ATAR of 95 or above and commence
engineering studies in 2011.
The scholarships recognise and reward talented female students with outstanding academic achievement.
Applications for the 2011 scholarships will open mid December 2010. For more information on the
scholarships and eligibility visit www.rmit.edu.au/aeromecheng
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RMIT Undergraduate Academic Merit Scholarships – Electrical Engineering
Professional engineering is a world-recognised career and provides students with the ability to work
internationally. RMIT's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) aims to produce high
quality graduates and strongly believes that top performing VTAC students should consider this career
option.

The School has created the Undergraduate Academic Merit Scholarships to encourage high achievers
to undertake the following programs:

 Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)

 Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
 Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Network Engineering)
 Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Communication Engineering)
 Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Network Engineering)/Bachelor of Business
(Management)
 Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)/Bachelor of Business (Management)
 Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)/Bachelor of Commerce

Successful applicants will be awarded an annual amount of $8,000 per year for the first two years
of their Electrical and Computer Engineering degree and there are various industry-based
scholarships on offer for later years of the degree. Applications are open and will close on Friday
12 November 2010. For more information, visit
http://www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships/elecengmerit.

DIARY DATES

Trial-a-Trade
William Angliss Institute is once again offering students aged 14-18 the opportunity to experience
foods and hospitality careers for a day. This unique program will give participants a hands-on feel for
working life as a chef, baker, waiter, barista, confectioner or patissier.
Priced at only $25 per Trial-a-Trade, the day is fun, affordable, and a great opportunity to learn new
skills, and explore the broad range of career options in the foods and hospitality industries. Due to the
popularity of this event, it is advisable to book early as places are filling up fast!

Date: Sunday 17 October

Time: 9.00am – 12.30pm
Venue: William Angliss Institute, Building A, 555 La Trobe Street in Melbourne
For more info at http://www.angliss.edu.au/Trial-a-Trade-October-2010, or call (03) 9606 2111.

Career Fire-fighter – Information Evening

Students keen on finding out more about a career as a fire-fighter, and how the application process
works, might like to attend a free Career Firefighting Information Session. Activities will include –

 Presentations from CFA fire-fighters

 Learn training & preparation techniques
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  Hear about the conditions and benefits of the role.
 The Information evening will be held at Deakin University (Burwood Campus) on Thursday 14
October from 6.00pm – 8.00pm.
To register your attendance call (03) 9262 8841 or visit http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/ to find out more!

News from Monash University

Faculty of Arts – Music Performance

Year 12 students are reminded that Music Performance auditions will be held between
Monday 23 November & Thursday 16 December. Composition submissions/folios are due Monday 8
November 2010.
Applications for auditions/submissions are available from the School of Music website at
http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/music/.

Mental Health Week

Did you know that 1 in 5 of us will experience mental health problems in their lifetime? To mark
Mental Health Week (10-16 October) the Monash University School of Psychology and Psychiatry is
inviting students from Years 10 to 12 to submit a creative piece - essay, poem, art or craft work - on
what mental illness or health means to them with a chance to win prizes! Entry is free and the
competition entry closes this Wednesday 6 October 2010.

Prizes will be awarded at the “My Brush with Mental Illness” evening on Thursday 14 October at
6:30pm at the Clayton Campus of Monash University.
For more information, visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/psych/.

News from RMIT University

Electrical and Computer Engineering - EnGenius 2010
Year 10 – 12 students are invited to attend an Information Session and discover what RMIT students
learn and create as part of electrical engineering degrees, and see devices and gadgets designed and
developed by these students. Students will also have an opportunity to engage with industry
professionals and view demonstrations of their products and services.

Date: Thursday 21 October

Time: 2.00pm – 5.15pm
Location: RMIT Storey Hall, 336 Swanston Street, Melbourne

ACROSS MY DESK

Alternative Entry to Australian National University

Students who do not attain the ATAR they are required for entry into their chosen course at ANU are
offered another chance through uniTEST – an aptitude test for university study.

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To be eligible to sit the test you must be:

 A current Year 12 candidate who is expecting to receive an ATAR of at least 65+

 A recent school leaver who has not undertaken any tertiary study and has an ATAR of at least 70
 Must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia (including a holder of an Australian
permanent humanitarian visa) or a New Zealand citizen. International students are not eligible to
sit this test.

No preparation is required for this test, but registration is essential and must be made by Wednesday
24 November 2010. The uniTEST will be held on Wednesday 1 December 2010.

Visit http://www.anu.edu.au/sas/admission/admissiontest/index.php to find out more and/or to

register. For further information can also be obtained by calling the ANU Admissions Office on (02)
6125 5594 or email admiss.app@anu.edu.au.

Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Courses

Year 12 students are to note an important change - Flinders University has removed the UMAT
requirement for applicants seeking entry to Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy courses in 2011.
This means that current year 12 students will be considered solely on the basis of their ATAR score.

Visit http://www.flinders.edu.au/courses/undergrad/bhsmot/bhsmot_home.cfm to find out more

about the Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Occupational Therapy course and/or visit
http://www.flinders.edu.au/courses/undergrad/bhsmpt/bhsmpt_home.cfm to find out more about
the Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy course.
Alternatively, contact the Admissions/Prospective Students Office for further advice on (08) 8201
3074 or 1300 657 671 (Local Call Cost) or email admissions@flinders.edu.au

News from the University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Science: More places in 2011
In 2011 there will be an increase in the quota into the Bachelor of Science to 1500 CSPs (up from 1462
in 2010). As a result, students considering applying for the Bachelor of Science for 2011 are advised to
base their application decision on the minimum ATAR of 85.00 for the degree.

Individual Consultation Sessions for International Students in Year 12

The University is running 30-minute individual consultation sessions for International Students every
Tuesday and Thursday until 20 December 2010 (when Change of Preference closes). International
Students studying Year 12 are invited to meet University staff in person at our Parkville campus. This is
a great opportunity to discuss your study options, obtain advice about your VTAC application, and find
out more about international support and services. To register to attend an International
Consultation Session, visit www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/events.

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 Career in the Police Force
Being a police officer no ordinary job! In fact, it is rather an extraordinary career. People who want to
be part of a dynamic organisation that is dedicated to making Victoria a safer place to work and live,
and who is looking to make a difference every day of their working lives, might like to visit
http://policecareer.vic.gov.au/ and find out more about the range of careers and application
requirements!
Students enquire as to the minimum levels of fitness they need to enter the police force. These are –

 Grip test - to test the strength of your fore and upper arm.
To pass the test: You will be required to squeeze 30 kilograms with each hand.
 Illinois agility run - to test your agility and speed.
To pass the test: You will be required to complete the course in less than 20 seconds.
 20m shuttle run - to test your aerobic fitness.
To pass the test: You will be required to run one kilometre in 6.20 minutes.
 Push ups - to test your upper body and core strength.
To pass the test: You will be required to perform five successive push ups while on your toes.
 Prone bridge - to test your core abdominal strength
To pass the test: You will be required to hold this position, with a straight line from the shoulders
through the hips to the knees, for 60 seconds.
 Obstacle climb - to test your functional ability to climb an object
To pass the test: You will be expected to climb over a 1.3 metre obstacle in a controlled manner.
 100 metre swim - to test your ability on water.
To pass the test: You will be expected to swim 100 metres unassisted, without stopping, in under four
minutes.
Visit http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=27017 to find out more!

News from the University of Tasmania (UTAS)

New Faculty of Business DVD from the University of Tasmania

‘Business is the art of making a living doing what you love’. Aimed at high school and senior
secondary students, the Faculty of Business have produced a new DVD to showcase the varieties of
ways that business is a part of everyday life and how students can turn their passions and ideas into a
career.
To view the clip, visit the UTAS YouTube page at
www.youtube.com/user/UniversityofTasmania.

News from Swinburne University

Regional Bonus Scheme
The Faculty of Higher Education, Lilydale is offering a five point ATAR bonus to students from
nominated regions applying for undergraduate courses commencing in Semester 1, 2011. Students
who meet the minimum ATAR for courses at the Lilydale campus will have their score adjusted by
Swinburne for the selection process. The scheme is designed to encourage students from local
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communities in the region to pursue a tertiary education. Students must reside within one of the
nominated postcodes and lodge their application through VTAC. For more information or a full list of
eligible postcodes call 1300 ASK SWIN or visit
www.lilydale.swinburne.edu.au/regionalbonus.

New Bachelor of Applied ICT

Swinburne University is offering a new Bachelor of Applied Information & Communication
Technologies degree commencing 2011. This innovative program is structured as an "integrated"
degree that provides an opportunity for students to receive a Diploma in IT whilst studying a Bachelors
degree in ICT. So, students can gain two qualifications in 3 years providing them with a significant
employment advantage. Students will study the first year of the program at Swinburne’s Lilydale or
Wantirna Campuses and the second and final year of the program are studied at Swinburne’s
Hawthorn Campus. To find out more, visit www.swinburne.edu.au/appliedict.

Spotlight on TAFE Advertising and Public Relations

Students are invited to Information Session to discover more about the advertising and public
relations courses at Swinburne TAFE. The session will cover courses, career outcomes and future jobs
in the field. Further information will also be covered including -
- Flexible study options
- Pathways into university
- Guaranteed Entry Scheme (GES)
Find out more information and/or register by contacting tgagali@swin.edu.au or calling (03) 9214
6584.

Bachelor of Social Science (Criminal Justice)

NCPS (formerly Australian Institute of Public Safety) offers the Bachelor of Social
Science (Criminal Justice) to students wishing to pursue a career in the criminal justice system in the
areas of law enforcement, courts and corrections and youth justice, or pathway into further studies in
Law, Criminology and Forensics.
Graduates have gone on to pursue careers in:
 State or Federal Police;
 Investigations in State or Federal agencies such as Customs, Immigration,
and the Australian Taxation Office;
 Paralegal work in courts and tribunals and many other fields such as law
offices;
 Youth justice, drug strategies, youth work or counselling.
The degree is offered on a trimester basis, meaning students can successfully complete their degree in
two years & FEE-HELP is available. For more information visit http://www.ncps.edu.au/

NCPS is conducting a series of Information Sessions on the Bachelor of Social Science (Criminal Justice)
aimed at providing information on the degree program, NCPS, how to apply and FEE-HELP.
The information sessions will be held 400 Queen Street, Melbourne on the following days:
• Friday 15 October 15 at 7.00pm
• Wednesday 17 November 17 at 7.00pm
• Thursday 16 December at 7.00pm.
For more information, please visit www.ncps.edu.au/justice or call 1800 783 661.
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 News from Deakin University
Food and Nutrition at Deakin has changed
Are your interested in nutrition but not keen on chemistry and food science?
Deakin’s new Bachelor of Food and Nutrition provides students with greater flexibility while reducing
the need to study chemistry and food science as core units within this three-year course.

How does the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition differ from the former Bachelor of Food Science and
Nutrition?

 there’s only one core unit of chemistry in the first year

 food science is now offered as an elective major sequence
 students now have twice as many elective units of study, which can be selected from any area
of the University.

After successfully completing this course, graduates will have the knowledge and skills to pursue
careers in food policy, food regulation, nutrition and consumer education, private practice, community
nutrition and nutrition awareness campaigns.
Graduates and enrolled students of the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition are eligible for membership of
the Nutrition Society of Australia.

More information visit http://www.deakin.edu.au/future-

students/courses/course.php?course=H315&stutype=local&keywords=food%20and%20nutrition or
call (03) 9251 7777.

News from the University of Melbourne

Residential Colleges
Applications for residential colleges are open and should be completed by the end of November. Visit
http://www.colleges.unimelb.edu.au/apply.html for more information!

Career Pathways Visualiser

The University has recently developed an online tool designed to clearly map out University of
Melbourne pathways to popular careers. The Pathway Visualiser enables students to clearly see the
recommended and alternative pathways to careers through the undergraduate and graduate
programs, as well as providing links to more information for the courses displayed. To find out more
visit http://pathways.unimelb.edu.au

New VCAM Website

The Faculty of the VCA and Music (VCAM) recently launched a new website with information about
courses and selection, as well as a full list of upcoming events.
VCAM will run its audition preparation workshops for prospective Bachelor of Dance and Bachelor of
Dramatic Art students in September and October.
For more information visit www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au

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 News from Monash University
Website for Year 12’s
The Monash 2011 website - www.monash.edu/monash2011 is dedicated to providing Year 12
students with the information and resources they are likely to need if they have applied to study at
Monash in 2011. This website includes a range of relevant information, such as new courses available
at Monash and contact details for enquiries, and will be a valuable resource both during Change of
Preference and the offer and enrolment period.

Course Update – Bachelor of Physiotherapy

The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences has modified the study score required for the
English prerequisite for the Bachelor of Physiotherapy.
The English study score required is now 30 (previously 25) and the English as a Second Language
(ESL) requirement is 35 (previously 30). Visit
http://www.monash.edu.au/study/coursefinder/course/3868/ to find out more or contact the
faculty on (03) 9905 4301.

New Course: Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Business

A new four-year degree - Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Business will be offered at the
Caulfield campus in 2011.
This course combines studies in business theory and skills with learning about health systems,
programs and policies. The Health Science degree offers major sequences in Clinical and Public Health
Sciences or Health Programs and Policy. By combining a business degree with health sciences,
graduates will acquire a broad base of commercial knowledge, making them attractive to employers in
these environments, and strengthening career options.
The Prerequisite requirements are Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in
English (any other) and a study score of at least 25 in mathematics (any).
Application for this course is through VTAC, course code 27381 (CSP). For more information, visit
http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/4503/.

News from RMIT University

Accommodation at RMIT Village
RMIT Village is located near Melbourne CBD. It is only a 5-minute tram
ride from RMIT University and offers fully furnished, self-contained
apartments to suit a range of preferences. Facilities include a student
lounge, e-library, high-speed internet, heated swimming pool and a new
gym (currently under construction).
RMIT Village Director, Michael Lynch, says, “The Village provides an
experience that rental properties do not. The support networks,
opportunities to meet new people and learn new things are what make us
unique.”
RMIT Village is conveniently located for RMIT’s City campus and
Brunswick campus.

Applications are now open for 2011 at www.rmitvillageom.com.au. For

more information call (03) 8330 2000 or e-mail info@rmitvillageom.com.au.

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UPCOMING GGS CAREER EVENTS
1. Ormond College Interviews - Wednesday 20th October 1.30-4.30pm Hawker Library. Year 12’s
who have submitted an application for 2011 will have an interview- your time will be emailed.
2. Final Year 12 Career briefing Tuesday 19th October 2010 – 3.30pm -4.00pm in the BW.
IB RESULTS
Release of Results Tuesday 4th January 2011
1. How to get your results
IB Diploma candidates’ results for 2010 are issued to the IB Coordinator on 4th January 2011. On this date, I will
view the results on IBIS. Students will then be able to telephone the IB Coordinator’s Office from 10.00am–
12.30pm on the following numbers where they will speak to Mrs Debbie Clingeleffer-Woodford (Director of
Learning), Mrs Ildi Anderson (Assistant to the Academic Office/Director of Learning) or me (IB Coordinator).
 +61 3 52739822 (Ross Featherstone’ s number)
 +61 3 52739259
 +61 3 52739387
The results released on 4th January 2011 are grades 1-7. On the 6th January (14:15 Greenwich Mean Time)
students will be able to access their results themselves at http://results.ibo.org. Candidates view their results
using a personal identification number (PIN) that the IBO has issued each candidate. In late January 2011 the
component grades will be sent to students detailing the results achieved for each part of assessment once these
have been released by the IBO.

2. University application questions

Mary-Anne Lewis (Careers) will be available from 4-5 January 2011 (9am-4pm on both days) to counsel students
about university applications. Her contact details are:
 Telephone +61 3 5273 9261
 Facsimile +61 3 5274 1695
 Email: mlewis@ggs.vic.edu.au

VCE RESULTS
1. How to get your results
Release of Results Monday 13th December 2011
There are four ways to receive your VCE results:
1. From 7am, log on to My Info on the VTAC site, enter your VCAA Number and Pin to receive your ATAR.
2. From 9am, log on to VCAA web site with your VCAA number and Date of Birth, to receive your individual
Study Scores.
3. From 7am, VCE results will be sent to your mobile phone provided you registered your mobile phone
number when you applied through VTAC.
4. Tuesday 14th December VCE results will arrive at your postal address, students with international and
interstate addresses will need to wait longer.

2. University application questions

Peter Craig and/or Mary-Anne Lewis will be in the Careers Office from Monday 13th December until Wednesday
15th December 2010 [9.00am – 4.00pm].

Peter Craig & Mary-Anne Lewis

Head of Careers Career Practitioner
Geelong Grammar School
Phone: +61 3 52739265 Phone: +61 3 52739261
Email: careers@ggs.vic.edu.au

Thanks to Jacky Burton & Martin Walker for additional items

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