INFORMATION BULLETIN - EDITION 18
Queensland
04/11/2013 to 15/11/2013
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Apprenticeships and Employment ........................................................................................... 4
Do you work in fast food? Do you know your rights? ......................................................... 4
Jobs for school leavers through group training organisations ............................................ 4
Australian Defence Force ......................................................................................................... 6
Find degrees and jobs available through ADFA ................................................................... 6
Career Exploration .................................................................................................................... 7
Changes to myfuture ............................................................................................................ 7
Interested in working in the community care and disability sector? ................................. 7
Competitions ............................................................................................................................ 9
BlueShift - QUT Business Case Competition for high school students................................ 9
Finishing Year 12? ................................................................................................................. 9
Course and Institution Updates ............................................................................................. 10
Aircraft maintenance engineering training at ATAE.......................................................... 10
Australian College of Massage ........................................................................................... 10
Australian Institute of Applied Sciences (AIAS) Open Day ................................................ 10
Aviation Australia Information Nights ............................................................................... 10
Billy Blue College of Design Open Day ............................................................................... 11
Brisbane College of Photography and Art (BCPA) summer holiday program .................. 11
Charlton Brown Open Day.................................................................................................. 11
Design College Australia Open Day .................................................................................... 11
Fame Theatre Company course ......................................................................................... 11
MSIT Options Evening ........................................................................................................ 12
NIDA summer courses Queensland ................................................................................... 12
Online children’s services course ....................................................................................... 12
Queensland School of Film and Television (QSFT) Open Day and Workshops ................ 12
SAE Qantm Open Day ......................................................................................................... 13
School versus uni ................................................................................................................ 13
Selected November 2013 events and due dates ............................................................... 13
Short courses in visual and creative arts ........................................................................... 14
Upgrading pathways ........................................................................................................... 15
UQ’s Community Access Program (CAP) ............................................................................ 15
What courses are offered at TAFE?.................................................................................... 15
Workshops for students interested in TV presenting, media or journalism .................... 16
Worried about getting lost on your university campus next year? .................................. 16
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Youth online........................................................................................................................ 16
Financial Assistance and Scholarships ................................................................................... 17
Adam Scott Foundation Sports Business Scholarship ....................................................... 17
Australian Catholic University (ACU) scholarship applications now open ....................... 17
Christian heritage College (CHC) Initial Teacher Education Scholarships ......................... 17
University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Phoenix $1000 Bursary ................................. 17
Gap Year Program News ........................................................................................................ 18
Upcoming gap year program information events ............................................................. 18
Occupational Information ...................................................................................................... 19
Emerging ‘green’ jobs ......................................................................................................... 19
What jobs are there in the forest and wood products industry? ..................................... 20
QTAC and Tertiary Entry ......................................................................................................... 21
QTAC updates ..................................................................................................................... 21
Changing preferences ............................................................................................................. 21
EAS – Educational Access Scheme.......................................................................................... 21
OP ineligible students can apply for tertiary study through QTAC....................................... 21
Checking for an offer .............................................................................................................. 21
Responding to an offer ........................................................................................................... 22
Enrolment ............................................................................................................................... 22
University information sessions for when you get your OP ............................................. 22
Australian Catholic University ................................................................................................ 22
CQUniversity ........................................................................................................................... 22
Griffith University ................................................................................................................... 22
James Cook University Information Session.......................................................................... 22
Queensland University of Technology Real Decisions .......................................................... 23
University of Queensland (UQ) .............................................................................................. 23
University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) Options Q&A Evening ............................................ 23
Study Skills .............................................................................................................................. 24
Online study/learning resources from the universities .................................................... 24
Staying sane during exams- some tips and strategies....................................................... 24
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Appre ntice shi ps and Empl oyment
Do you work in fast food? Do you know your rights?
The latest myfuture e-newsletter provides three important tips for young people who
work full-time or part-time in the fast food industry. These are:
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Talk to your employer to find out your job description, minimum wage and
mode of employment (full-time, part-time, casual).
Visit the Fair Work website at http://www.fairwork.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx
to learn more about your work rights and responsibilities.
Make sure your pay is correct – use the Fair Work website at
http://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment/employers/recordkeeping/Pages/pay-slips.aspx to find out how to do this.
Read the whole article at http://www.myfuture.edu.au/Events/eNews/Newsletters/2013/October/29/myfuture%20newsletter%20October%202013.as
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Jobs for school leavers through group training organisations
The following group training organisations provide training information and current
apprenticeship and traineeship vacancies for a range of industries.
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AFL Sports Ready http://www.aflsportsready.com.au/
All Trades Queensland http://www.atq.com.au/
Apprenticeships Queensland http://www.apprenticeshipsqld.com.au/
Australian Industries Group Training Services http://www.aigts.com.au/
Australian Training Company http://www.austrg.com.au/index.php?pid=001
East Coast Apprenticeships http://www.ectraining.com.au/
Electro Group http://www.electrogroup.com.au/
HIA http://hia.com.au/
Maxima Group Training http://www.maxima.com.au/
MEGT http://www.megt.com.au/Pages/default.aspx
MRAEL http://www.mrael.com.au
Timber and Building Materials Association http://www.tabma.com.au/
TORGAS http://www.torgas.com.au/
More information about group training organisations can be found on the Group
Training Australia website at http://www.grouptraining.com.au/.
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Australian Defence Force
Find degrees and jobs available through ADFA
Explore the range of degrees and career pathways available at the Australian Defence
Force Academy (ADFA) with the Degree and Job Match Tool at
http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/adfa/studiesTraining/DegreePlusJob.aspx.
Also, the ADFA Degree/Job Chart can be downloaded from this site.
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Career Expl oration
Changes to myfuture
This month (November 2013) myfuture, Australia’s career information and exploration
service website, will be updated. The new website will provide information and
resources in the following key sections:
Getting started will encourage career pathway exploration in secondary and
tertiary students and graduates. It will give tips for connecting with people in
industry and finding work experience, as well as practical tools like sample
resumes and cover letters for those entering the workforce for the first time.
Change direction will provide career information for people seeking a career
change, including those returning to work after an absence or those facing
retrenchment.
Assist your child will include activity ideas for parents and carers, from
introducing young children to the world of work to supporting older children with
their career decision-making.
Tools and resources will feature supportive tools and activities for career
practitioners and teachers to help primary and secondary students to learn about
careers and the world of work and to develop career plans.
Explore careers will allow you to browse occupation, industry and labour market
information, and search for university and VET courses and providers across
Australia.
My career profile (formerly My Guide) will continue as a free tool for
personalised career exploration. Activities in this section will help you develop
your career profile and explore career ideas and options in line with your profile.
You can watch a video describing the changes at
http://www.myfuture.edu.au/en/Events/News/myfuture%20is%20changing/Promotio
n%20Video.aspx. Keep up to date with the changes on:
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Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/findingmyfuture)
Twitter (https://twitter.com/findingmyfuture)
Google+ (https://plus.google.com/102154648582716171464/posts).
Interested in working in the community care and disability sector?
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This sector is one of the largest industries in Australia. It provides a range of services
aimed at improving the quality of life for people with support needs, including those
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are elderly, frail or infirm
have physical or intellectual disabilities
have mental health issues.
The sector employs people from a broad range of occupations, from project managers
to community care assistants. Do the Career Quiz on the Care Careers website at
http://www.carecareers.com.au/ to find jobs within the sector that suit your
aspirations and personality.
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Competiti ons
BlueShift - QUT Business Case Competition for high school students
BlueShift is a business case team competition for high schools, hosted by the
Queensland University of Technology’s (QUT) Business School. It gives Year 11 and 12
students the chance to tackle real problems facing real businesses and win prizes for
themselves and their schools. Applications for BlueShift opened on 1 October 2013
and will close on 28 February 2014. Learn more at
http://www.qut.edu.au/business/courses-and-study/secondary-schoolsguide/blueshift.
Finishing Year 12?
Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE (MSIT) invites school leavers to enter its
Facebook competition for a chance to win one of 10 iPads. All you have to do is show
them how you feel about finishing secondary school. Visit
http://summer.msit.edu.au/win-an-ipad/ and follow the steps to enter.
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Cour se and Institution Update s
Aircraft maintenance engineering training at ATAE
ATAE, located at Archerfield Airport, is a private training organisation that provides the
following courses for aircraft maintenance engineers:
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Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)
Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures).
For more information about these courses and where they can lead,
see http://www.atae.com.au/. ATAE will hold an information session from 6 – 8 pm
on Wednesday 6 November 2013 at Archerfield Airport.
Australian College of Massage
This college conducts courses in most major cities in Queensland. There are no prerequisites for courses at this college. Graduates have been employed in health care
clinics, day spas, holiday resorts and on board cruise ships. Find out more at
http://www.studymassage.com.au/.
Australian Institute of Applied Sciences (AIAS) Open Day
AIAS is holding its Brisbane Campus Open Day starting at 10 am on Saturday 9
November 2013. This event may be of interest to students considering future study in
the fields of natural medicine, beauty, massage, hairdressing, health and fitness. For
more information and to register for the open day, visit
http://www.aias.edu.au/about/upcoming-events/brisbane-open-day.
Aviation Australia Information Nights
Aviation Australia offers training for those wishing to be Aircraft Maintenance
Engineers or Flight Attendants. It will hold information nights on the following dates:
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27 November 2013
11 December 2013 (Engineering only)
Registration is required as places are
limited. See http://www.aviationaustralia.aero/engineering/Open-Nights.php for
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
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and http://www.aviationaustralia.aero/flightattendant/Open-Night.php for Flight
Attendants.
Billy Blue College of Design Open Day
This college offers accredited tertiary level courses in Communication Design (Graphic
Design), Digital Media Design, Commercial Interiors, Residential Interiors, Branded
Fashion and Fundamentals of Design. FEE-HELP is available. The college will hold its
open day on Saturday 30 November 2013 at its Brisbane campus in Fortitude
Valley. Visit http://www.billyblue.edu.au/events for details.
Brisbane College of Photography and Art (BCPA) summer holiday
program
BCPA will offer short courses on the following topics during the coming school
holidays:
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SLR introductory
Mastering camera raw
Photoshop – Core skills
Digital black and white
Outdoor portraiture
Studio lighting
Darkroom – Black and white.
Visit http://www.bcpa.com.au/BCPA_Pages/PT_Summer_Holiday.html for further
information.
Charlton Brown Open Day
This institution provides accredited certificate and diploma level courses in children’s
services, disability care, aged care and community services. Students may be eligible
for government financial assistance for the courses offered. Charlton Brown will hold
its open day from 10 am – 3 pm on Saturday 14 December 2013 at its Fortitude Valley
Campus in Brisbane. See http://www.charltonbrown.com.au/news-andmedia/events/ for more information.
Design College Australia Open Day
This college offers an accredited Advanced Diploma in Visual Communication within
which students can specialise in graphic design or photo imaging. An open day event
will be held from 1 – 4 pm on Saturday 7 December 2013 at the college’s Brisbane
campus. Come along to learn more about the college, its courses and its
scholarships. For more information, see http://www.designcollege.com.au/.
Fame Theatre Company course
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Fame is offering an accredited Certificate IV in Music Theatre. Fame suggests that this
course provides preparation for people who wish to audition for work or continue
further study in music theatre. Read all about the course at
http://www.fametheatre.com/.
MSIT Options Evening
Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE (MSIT) will hold an Options Evening at 5.30 pm
on Wednesday 4 December 2014. Find out about the courses offered at MSIT in the
following study fields:
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Business, finance, justice
Community services
Creative industries (including Fashion Design)
Education, training and childcare
Health
Hairdressing
Hospitality, events and tourism
Horticulture and environment
Information communication technology.
MSIT offers certificate, diploma and degree (in conjunction with selected universities)
programs. For more information, see
http://msit.tafe.qld.gov.au/about_us/events.html.
NIDA summer courses Queensland
The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) offers short courses in acting and
filmmaking during the coming school holidays. Visit
http://www.nida.edu.au/NidaCustomisation/CourseList.aspx?TYP=227 for details
about the courses offered and the application process.
Online children’s services course
Misso Institute offers an online interactive digital e-Learning option for its accredited
Certificate III in Children’s Services. This course prepares students for work in the
childcare industry. Visit https://study.misso.edu.au/ for more information.
Queensland School of Film and Television (QSFT) Open Day and
Workshops
QSFT offers accredited certificate and diploma courses in screen and media. It will
hold its open day from 10 am – 1 pm on Saturday 9 November 2013. On the day,
participants will listen to a free information seminar and be given a tour of the
school. Go to http://www.qsft.qld.edu.au/film-school-information-seminar.html to
register to attend the open day. QSFT also offers weekend workshops (see
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http://www.qsft.qld.edu.au/workshops.html). The next workshop is ‘Introduction to
Editing’, which will be held on 16 November 2013.
SAE Qantm Open Day
If you are interested in animation, audio design, film, games or web and mobile, this is
the event to attend. It will be held from 10 am – 3 pm on Saturday 7 December
2013. Go to http://sae.edu.au/news-and-events/events/brisbane-open-daydecember/?date=2013-12-07 for more information and to register your attendance.
School versus uni
The ‘What Degree? Which University?’ website at
http://www.whatdegreewhichuniversity.com/Survival-Guide/Smart-money/The-A-Zof-what-makes-uni-different-to-school.aspx has a list from A – Z about what makes
university different from school. The Australian Catholic University also has an article
on the differences between school and university at
http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/future_students/your_acu/news/2013/issue_5/
difference-between-high-school-and-uni.
The following are tips for a successful transition from school to university from QUT.
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Come onto campus as much as possible prior to semester one.
Identify any academic skill development needs you may have and book a study
solutions session.
Take a time management workshop during Orientation.
Register with Disability Services if relevant.
See Equity Services or the welfare officer if you are worried about money.
Engage your family in finding out about your course/university.
Attend as many orientation events as possible.
Find students in the same course and attend student run activities.
Visit the library (virtual and physical) and the learning support and student
support pages on the web.
Be an active and engaged student in and out of the classroom.
Don’t be afraid to say you don’t understand or ask for help.
Other tips for first year university students can be found at
www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/01/25/3415649.htm.
Selected November 2013 events and due dates
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RSL Youth Development Program applications close
http://www.RSLyouth.com.au
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Creative Southbank
http://www.southbank.edu.au/SBIT/CreativeSouthbank/Pages/default.aspx
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Rock School at Griffith University Gold Coast Campus application due
date http://www.griffith.edu.au/music/popular-music/high-school-andcommunity-programs/rock-school
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Last school day for Year 12 students
https://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/memos/12/035-12.pdf
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Bond University 25th Anniversary Scholarship applications close
http://www.bond.edu.au/study-at-bond/scholarships/internationalapplicants/BD3_027775
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Griffith University's Dean's Sir Samuel Griffith and Sir Samuel Griffith
scholarship applications due http://www.griffith.edu.au/scholarships
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QUT Vice-Chancellor Scholarship applications close
http://www.qut.edu.au/study/undergraduate-study/undergraduatescholarships
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UQ Scholarships for Economics students commencing in 2014
applications close http://www.uq.edu.au/economics/year-12-australiandomestic-students
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QTAC early offer round for some Semester 1 2014 courses
http://www.qtac.edu.au/
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UQ and St Leo’s Music Achievement Scholarship applications close
http://www.uq.edu.au/music/uq-and-st-leo-s-college-music-achievementscholarship
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ConocoPhillips Science Experience at UQ for students in Years 9 and
10 applications close http://www.scienceexperience.com.au/whenwhere/all/university-of-queensland-st-lucia
Short courses in visual and creative arts
Griffith University’s Queensland College of Art (at Southbank and on the Gold Coast)
will offer the following short courses during December 2013 and January 2014:
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Digital Imaging
Printmaking – Etching
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
Introduction to Adobe InDesign
Introduction to Fine Art Practices
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
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Introduction to Studio Photography (Gold Coast)
Basic Techniques in Photography.
See http://qcashortcourses.com.au/courses/ for more information and to download
enrolment material.
Upgrading pathways
'Upgrading' means doing something that will give you a better tertiary entrance score
to help you gain entry into your preferred course, usually in the following year. Some
of these pathways can be built into your current list of QTAC preferences (e.g. the
'foot-in-the-door' courses).
QTAC has a very useful information sheet on upgrading pathways at
http://www.qtac.edu.au/InfoSheets/UpgradingPathways.html. When choosing an
upgrade pathway you need to consider the following:
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Will this pathway give me a high enough score to get into the course I want?
Will this pathway give me credit into the course in which I wish to gain entry?
Does the university to which I wish to gain entry accept this pathway?
Could this pathway lead to my second career preference?
Does this pathway match my learning style – will I be successful in it?
How much does this pathway cost?
How long will this pathway take me to upgrade sufficiently to gain entry to the
course I want?
Will this pathway give me the prerequisite subject I need to gain entry to the
course I want?
It is essential that you check with the institution to which you wish to gain entry that it
accepts the upgrade pathway you choose.
UQ’s Community Access Program (CAP)
The Faculty of Arts at the University of Queensland (UQ), through CAP, provides the
opportunity for members of the community to access Arts courses without
undertaking a whole degree or applying through QTAC. To apply you need to be at
least 18 years or have completed Year 12. You could explore this program as a
possible upgrade option. Visit http://www.arts.uq.edu.au/cap for more information.
What courses are offered at TAFE?
The TAFE Queensland website at http://www.tafe.qld.gov.au/abouttafe/publications/index.html has a number of useful publications that provide
information about the courses offered at the various TAFE institutes. The following
publications would be of particular interest to Year 12 students:
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TAFE Queensland Guide
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TAFE and University Pathways.
The site also has a course search function.
Workshops for students interested in TV presenting, media or journalism
Media Potential will offer these workshops for students aged 13 to 17 during the
coming school holidays at the Channel 7 Studios, Mt Coot-tha. See
http://www.mediapotential.com.au/tv-presenting-courses/school-holiday-workshops/
for details.
Worried about getting lost on your university campus next year?
Worry no more. All you have to do is download the 'Lost on campus' app from the
Apple App Store at http://lostoncampus.com.au/. This free application for Apple’s
iPhones or iPads has maps and information on a range of universities and campuses
around Australia. The app includes information on room venues, ATMs, vending
machines, car parks, etc.
Youth online
The Queensland Government has developed this web page for young people. It
provides links to a range of information and services, covering topics such as
education, life skills, health, family support, sport and recreation programs. The web
page is located at http://www.qld.gov.au/youth/.
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Financi al Assi stance and Scholars hips
Adam Scott Foundation Sports Business Scholarship
The Adam Scott Foundation in partnership with Griffith University sponsors this
scholarship. The Foundation would like to support a student who has overcome
adversities in their life and is passionate about business and sport. The scholarship will
cover the student contribution charges (CSP/HECS). Applicants must apply and gain
entry to Griffith’s B Business (Sports Management) programs as well as apply for the
Education Access Scheme (EAS) through QTAC. Visit
http://www.griffith.edu.au/scholarships/categories/sports-scholarships/adam-scottfoundation-scholarship for more information and to access the application
form. Applications close on 13 December 2013.
Australian Catholic University (ACU) scholarship applications now open
Browse the ACU scholarships
at http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/courses/scholarships_and_financial_support
/Scholarships_and_Bursaries_Browser. The application due date for most of the
scholarships is early 2014.
Christian heritage College (CHC) Initial Teacher Education Scholarships
CHC invites applications for this scholarship from students who intend to commence
full-time study in a teacher education course at CHC in Semester 1 2014. The
scholarship is valued at $3000. For more information, visit
http://chc.edu.au/index.php/future-students/scholarships/#toc-1 and contact the
Registrar on (07) 3347 7900 or email fcrane@chc.edu.au.
University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Phoenix $1000 Bursary
Applications for this bursary open on 1 December 2013 and close on 31 January
2014. A $1000 can buy a lot of textbooks! If you have applied to study at USQ,
consider applying for this bursary. See http://www.usq.edu.au/futurestudents/phoenix-bursary for details.
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Gap Year Program News
Upcoming gap year program information events
Antipodeans Abroad GapBreak Online Information Night - 6 – 7 pm 11 November
2013 http://www.antipodeans.com.au/info-nights.htm.
Projects Abroad Online Information Event - 5.30 pm Tuesday 19 November 2013
http://www.projects-abroad.com.au/about-us/meet-us/online-info-sessions/.
World Education Program Australia Information Session in Brisbane - 7.30 – 9 pm
Thursday 14 November 2013 http://wep.org.au/info/information-evenings.
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Occupational Informati on
Emerging ‘green’ jobs
The following information has been adapted from ‘The Green Jobs Market’, an article
from the Graduate Careers Australia website at
http://www.graduatecareers.com.au/CareerPlanningandResources/careerprofiles/Gre
enCollarSectorEmergingMarkets/index.htm.
Global social interest in addressing environmental issues, along with responses by
government regulators and industry, are creating jobs in a growing ‘green collar
sector’. This term refers to employment opportunities loosely related, but not limited,
to the climate change, energy and sustainability arenas.
Evolving key green areas are likely to create demand for graduates in roles such as
economists, mathematicians, marketers, public relations experts, legal professionals,
scientists, engineers and designers. Example areas include:
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renewable energy generation and design (including solar, tidal, geothermal and
landfill gas power sources)
environmental impact assessment
energy management and distribution
carbon capture, storage, mitigation and management
climate change strategy and adaptation (e.g. the Carbon Pollution Reduction
Scheme, or CPRS)
public transport infrastructure development
manufacturing developments (e.g. electric cars)
building design and construction
engineering design
public policy and legislative development
advertising and marketing of green/environmentally sensitive initiatives
‘greening’ of existing companies and their practices
community engagement.
You can read more about green careers on the myfuture website at
http://www.myfuture.edu.au/en/The%20Facts/Work%20and%20Employment/Green
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What jobs are there in the forest and wood products industry?
The Growing Careers website at http://www.growingcareers.com.au/home provides
information about a large range of jobs associated with the forest and wood products
industry. Use the ‘Find a career’ section on the website to learn about jobs in the
following occupational areas:
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Accounting and Finance
Environment
Forest Management and Growing
Harvesting and Haulage
Health and Safety
Operations and Professional
Pulp and Paper Manufacturer
Sawmilling and Processing
Science and Technology
Timber Manufactured Products
Timber Merchandising
Trades and Services
Wood Panel and Board Products.
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QTAC a nd Tertiary E ntry
QTAC updates
Changing preferences
Year 12 students wanting to change preferences or add courses not previously listed
on their application, can do so on their online application via QTAC’s Current Applicant
online service (do not submit a new application!). Courses with fixed closing dates that
have passed cannot be added. The final date to change preferences for the 16 January
2014 major offer round is 8 January 2014. When changing preferences, make all
amendments before clicking the ‘save’ button. The first three times the ‘save’ button
is clicked, the changes are free. Further ‘saves’ will cost $34 each.
EAS – Educational Access Scheme
If you believe you have been disadvantaged in some way in your studies during Years
11 and 12, you can still apply for this scheme. Read about EAS and download the
required cover sheets at http://www.qtac.edu.au/ApplyingSAS/EduAccess.html. Remember that 16 December 2013 is the last date to submit
documentation to QTAC for the major offer round on 16 January 2014.
OP ineligible students can apply for tertiary study through QTAC
Students who complete Year 12 and do not qualify for an OP can apply for tertiary
courses through QTAC. When you apply through QTAC, you will be given a QTAC
selection rank based on your Year 12 results. You must still meet prerequisites (e.g.
subjects, audition, etc). You can download an information sheet at
http://www.qtac.edu.au/Applying-CurrentYr12/2012NonOp.html. Your QTAC
selection rank will be available on your application (accessed through QTAC’s Current
Applicant online service) on 30 December 2013.
Checking for an offer
Once an offer round has occurred, successful applicants will be advised by email that
they have an offer and to access their online application via the Current Applicant
online service to view and print their offer letter and to respond to the offer. Offer
letters are not mailed to applicants. Remember you receive one offer only at any given
offer round. If you were not offered a place into one of your preferred courses in the
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major offer round, contact QTAC Information Services for further information about
why you were not successful in gaining a place.
Responding to an offer
See www.qtac.edu.au/InfoSheets/OffersResponses.html for information about the
options you have when responding to a QTAC offer. If a response has not been
received at QTAC by the specified date, you may automatically lose the course place
offered and not be considered in any future offer rounds.
Enrolment
In addition to responding to QTAC, you must complete the enrolment requirements of
the institution to which you have gained entry. You will be mailed an enrolment
package by the institution or linked from the QTAC website to the enrolment website
of the institution.
University information sessions for when you get your OP
Many universities hold information sessions in December for students who have
received their Year 12 results and are reviewing their QTAC preferences and/or
deciding on their future direction. The following are examples of these sessions.
Australian Catholic University
Change of Preference Information Evening from 4.30 – 6.30 pm on Monday 16
December 2013 http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/future_students/your_acu
(click ‘Information sessions’).
CQUniversity
Information sessions at all campuses from 3 – 7 pm on Monday 16 December 2013
http://www.cqu.edu.au/calendar/event-items/information-session/cquni-informationsession3?SQ_CALENDAR_DATE=2013-12-16.
Griffith University
Options Information Evening from 3 – 6 pm on Tuesday 17 December 2013 at the Gold
Coast and South Bank campuses http://www.griffith.edu.au/future-students/optionsinformation-sessions.
James Cook University Information Session
Townsville: 4 – 7 pm Monday 16 December 2013
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Cairns: 4 – 7 pm Tuesday 17 December 2013
Mackay: 4 – 6 pm Wednesday 18 December 2013
Rockhampton: 4 – 7 pm Thursday 19 December 2013
http://www.jcu.edu.au/infoevents/.
Queensland University of Technology Real Decisions
Gardens Point campus: 10 am – 2 pm on Tuesday 17 December 2013
Caboolture campus: 3 – 6 pm on Wednesday 18 December 2013
http://www.qut.edu.au/study/events.
University of Queensland (UQ)
UQ Options Evening from 4 – 7 pm on Wednesday 18 December 2013 at the St Lucia
campus http://www.uq.edu.au/events/event_view.php?event_id=9910.
University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) Options Q&A Evening
Sippy Downs campus: 4 – 6.30 pm Monday 16 December 2013
Gympie campus: 5.30 – 7 pm Tuesday 17 December 2013
http://www.usc.edu.au/study/study-at-usc/open-day-and-information-events.
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Study Skills
Online study/learning resources from the universities
All universities provide study skill assistance to their students. This assistance can be in
the form of workshops or online resources. The following are a selection of university
online study resources:
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AIRport (Academic Interactive Resources Portal) is an e-learning resource for
preparing for university study developed by the University of Melbourne. It can
be accessed at https://airport.unimelb.edu.au/.
Study Smarter online resources can be found on the James Cook University’s
current student website at http://www.jcu.edu.au/student/JCU_128494.html.
Staying sane during exams- some tips and strategies
Read the suggestions for retaining your sanity during exams on the Australian Catholic
University website at
http://www.acu.edu.au/study_at_acu/future_students/your_acu/news/2013/issue_5/
staying-sane-during-exams.
The University of Melbourne offers exam tips for Year 12 students at
http://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/mymelb/2013/10/28/exams-your-survival-guide/#more306.
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'The above information has been gathered from a range of sources including publicly available
websites, institutional and organisational newsletters, student and career advisers and guidance
officers. Every effort has been made to ensure the information provided is accurate and up-todate at the time of publication.'
'The Career Information Bulletin can only be distributed and used by members of the school
community of the school that has purchased membership to Options Career Information.
Options Career Information does not give permission for any member to pass on its resources
to any other organisation.'
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