Information contained below is provided by third parties. It is not verified or audited by CAA. It is the sole responsibility of the reader / user to verify the accuracy and completeness of any information contained herein, and the suitability and fitness for purpose of any particular information, product or services. COURSE & INSTITUTION INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) Information Evening Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) Information Evening, Wednesday 18 March at 6:00pm. Come along to ACAP’s Information night and find out more about our VET, Bachelor, Honours, Graduate Diploma and Masters programs. Meet our academic team and take a tour of the campus; ACAP staff will be on hand to answer your questions. Level 5, 11 York St Sydney. RSVP at http://www.acap.edu.au. SIBT Information Session - 5th Feb 2015 SIBT still has places available for the February 2015 intake. SIBT is a direct pathway into Macquarie University. For more information students are invited to an information session on Thursday 5th February at 3pm. Please register at http://study.navitas.com/SIBT-AUS-InfoSession-Registration-5feb2015.html SIBT February Intake SIBT still has places available for the February intake. Students and parents are invited to an information session at Macquarie University (E3A) on Thursday 5th February at 3pm to find out more about their study options and how they can gain entry into 2nd year at Macquarie University. Students can register at http://study.navitas.com/SIBT-AUS-InfoSession-Registration-5feb2015.html Sydney Film School – 2015 February Intake Info Night Wednesday 4 February 6.30pm, Waterloo NSW Ready to start your career in film and digital media industries now? Come to our Info Night to learn how our Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media courses will have you graduate industry ready. 82 Cope St, Waterloo, Sydney NSW. For more info & to RSVP: http://www.sydneyfilmschool.com/school/tours.aspx or (02) 96982244 or events@sydneyfilmschool.com GENERAL COURSE UPDATES, CHANGES Online accredited journalism diploma Students may now study the Diploma of Journalism online at their own pace through Jschool Journalism College. Jschool, a Registered Training Organisation, was established in 2001 to provide practical journalism courses to students seeking careers in the news media. The Diploma of Journalism takes one year full-time and can be studied part-time over two years or longer. http://www.jschool.com.au Wesley Institute is becoming Excelsia College Wesley Institute applications still open– Applications for Wesley Institute remain open till 2nd February in Drama and Music courses. Online application available at www.wi.edu.au/apply. To find out more call 9819 8810 or visit http://www.dramaatwesley.info or http://www.musicatwesley.info ICMS Bachelor of Hospitality Management video The ICMS Bachelor of Hospitality Management is a three-year degree delivered in partnership with the world-renowned Cesar Ritz Colleges, Switzerland. As part of the degree, students must complete up to 9 months of practical industry training. To view the video about our degree, visit www.icms.edu.au/hospitality COURSES & WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENTS Green Screen filmmaking workshop Taking a film from script to screen you’ll be given the chance to make either a short film, movie trailer or behind-thescenes documentary where at least one scene will be shot specifically on a green screen. For 11 - 17yr olds Directors Vision For those who want to be a director of visual stories across film, TV and web. Starts 02 Feb http://metroscreen.nsw.edu.au/course/DIRCRAFTD Green Screen filmmaking workshop Taking a film from script to screen you’ll be given the chance to make either a short film, movie trailer or behind-the-scenes documentary where at least one scene will be shot specifically on a green screen. Starts 12 Jan http://metroscreen.nsw.edu.au/course/DIGFILMMAK Barista4Schools Training Only $109 per person at the Sydney Coffee Academy, TAFE NSW. Conducting discounted school groups up to 14 students (Year 9 – Year 12) in our state of the art facility at Ryde Campus. Contact Mark Hastings, Business Capability Specialist on 9448 6126 to reserve your session for 2015. Whitehouse Institute of Design Courses Available Whitehouse opportunities for students: School Studios as incursions and excursions – Fashion Illustration, HSC Textiles, Model-making and more. Please call us to discuss your students’ design needs – we can tailor Studios accordingly. Whitehouse opportunities for teachers: Master of Design as professional development for design teachers – evening classes available.Visit www.whitehouse-design Construction Induction Card Training & NAT10314 Course in Asbestos Awareness These are the entry level courses required to access employment in the Building and Construction industry. HIA offers a variety of training options with special rates for students throughout the year. To request further information or to register visit http://hia.com.au/Training.aspx?Region=ACT or email act_training@hia.com.au. UOW College - Certificate IV Sponsored Places Still Available for 2015!!! The UOW College has a number of Sponsored Places available in our Certificate IV programs in the areas of Business, Aged Care and Community Services Work. Our Certificate IV's are designed to provide a pathway to UOW and to teach career relevant skills to help you get where you are going in no time at all! For further information contact the Vocational team via uowcvocational@uow.edu.au. OPEN DAYS UTS:INSEARCH at the UTS Info Day UTS Info Day, Tuesday 6th January 2014. If students miss out on direct entry to UTS, UTS:INSEARCH diplomas could fast track students to 2nd year of a UTS degree. For more information come and see UTS:INSEARCH at the Info Day to discuss courses and pathways to your chosen degree. 9am - 4pm, UTS City Campus. Register here: http://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/info-day Whitehouse Institute of Design Open House Whitehouse Institute of Design will hold its 2015 Open House on Friday 19 June and Saturday 20 June 2015. For bookings and information email; enquiries@whitehousedesign.edu.au Martin Q&A Night Find out what makes Martin different at our Q&A Night! Hear from our Head of College and get the chance to chat with our industry-expert lecturers, enrolment advisors and support staff. Martin Q&A Night will be held on Monday 16th February 2015 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Level 1, 63 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, Sydney. RSVP essential at http://www.martin.edu.au or 1300 762 129. Open Day Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School 21 February 2015 10am-2pm 1 Chambers Road Leura, NSW BMIHMS would like to invite CA's + students to experience our unique culture! This February our Leura Campus will be open to the public and is the best time to see us in action! RSVP requested to joshua.suli@bluemountains.edu.au Buffet lunch provided. School groups welcome Please contact us if you would like any further material EXPOS & FORUMS Free Public Lecture: Sydney Science Forum - A game of homes: How honeybees choose a nest. Presented by Associate Professor Mary Myerscough, School of Mathematics and Statistics. How mathematical thinking helps us understand collective behaviour in insects, and in turn computing, robotics and other animal groups, including humans. 5.45pm-6.45pm. Eastern Ave Auditorium, University of Sydney. Hands on activities follow the lecture. RSVP: http://Sydney.edu.au/science/outreach/events Free Public Lecture: Sydney Science Forum - House of Karls - Wed 29 April 2015 Presented by Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Julius Sumner Miller Fellow, the University of Sydney. Topics will include: why bank robbery is a terrible economic decision, Big Data watching us, the healing power of swear words and the creation of the Ultimate Solar System. 5.45pm-6.45pm. Eastern Ave Auditorium, University of Sydney. Bookings essential: http://Sydney.edu.au/science/outreach/events BiG Day In @ UTS - Day 2 Thursday 5 March BiG Day In @ UTS – Due to overwhelming demand, Day 1 has sold out. We’re running a 2nd BDI on Thurs 5 March 2015 @ UTS. Similar Program Both Days. Hear from Microsoft, Animal Logic (LEGO movie), IBM, HP, Westpac, WiseTech Global & more, talking about their career paths & the future of technology + cool exhibitors. $10ph students, free for teachers Enq: Kerrie, ACS Foundation 02 8296 4444 Free Women and Science Symposium The Maritime Museum and UNSW are co-hosting a free, interactive symposium to encourage high school girls to look into scientific careers. Industry representatives from CSIRO, IBM, and Cochlear will also be attending. For information or to book, please contact the Maritime Museum Booking Office on bookings@anmm.go.au CADETSHIPS, APPRENTICESHIPS, TRAINEESHIPS Traineeships in Agriculture and related areas - across NSW Traineeships available under NSW Smart & Skilled in various locations across NSW. Cert III and Cert IV in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Conservation and Land Management, Horticulture, Organic Farming and Production Horticulture.Contact RuralBiz Training on 02 6884 8812 or lodge your expression of interest at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NSW_Smart_Skilled Traineeships in Agriculture and related areas - across NSW Subsidised traineeships available in various regions of NSW under Smart & Skilled program in Agriculture and related disciplines at Certificate III and IV level. All course material online so you can study without leaving the farm. Pathways into Diploma, Advanced Diploma and University. For more information, go to http://www.ruralbiztraining.com.au or call Melinda Barton on 02 6884 8812 SCHOLARSHIPS UWC Scholarship applications to study Years 11 & 12 overseas now open. Do you care about peace in the world; a sustainable future? Want to study the IB in an international setting? UWC is offering scholarships and places for 2015 - 2017 to study in Costa Rica, Canada, USA, Italy... Canada tagged specifically for an indigenous student. Apply online at http://www.uwc.org.au Applications close 27th Feb 2015 Contact Mairi Stewart. mairi@uwc.org.au for more info. EARLY ENTRY College of Event Management summer intake College of Event Management Summer Intake starts early Feb 2015 for full-time and part-time students studying our Diploma of Events. Applications still open! Our Diploma is completely event focussed / No mixed classes / Small, personal organisation / Strong industry links / Employment program / Practical and real work skills Freecall 1300 725 846 / http://www.collegeofeventmanagement.com.au INFORMATION SESSIONS/DAYS FOR CAREERS ADVISERS UAC Days in 2015 UAC Days will be held in central locations throughout NSW in 2015. Wagga Wagga: 25 March; Sydney Olympic Park 8 & 9 June; Newcastle: 24 June; Ballina: 20 July; Broken Hill: 5 August. The interactive morning session will explore the calculation of the ATAR and provide an opportunity to strengthen understanding of the scaling tables. The afternoon session covers aspects of the UAC process including - year-round flexible admissions centralised schools recommendation schemes (SRS) - EAS applications - how to gain maximum benefit from preferences and bonus points. Put the date in your diary now and visit http://www.uac.edu.au/schoolink/ in Term 1 for further information and bookings. UWS Careers Advisers' Day 2015 Attend Careers Advisers' Day at the University of Western Sydney's Hawkesbury Campus on Monday, 9 February to discover the wide range of offerings and exciting new initiatives for 2015. Meet current students and staff, and have all your questions answered. To register, visit http://www.uws.edu.au/careersadvisers. It’s not too late to start uni at La Trobe University Sydney Campus – attend our next Info Sessi Find out more about our Diploma courses and Bachelor degrees in Business. Our next information session will be on 16 February, 6.00-7.30pm. Our staff will be happy to give you a tour of our new, modern premises, answer your questions and introduce you to some of our current students who will share their experiences of studying with us. Register here: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/sydney/register SAVE THE DATE - March 26 Sydney TAFE is holding its annual Careers Advisers Information Day on Thursday 26 March 2015 in the Muse building at Ultimo College. Teachers from all Faculties will showcase courses and display examples of student work. Careers advisers will hear the latest updates from Faculties and industry experts and receive new key information relevant to school leavers. COURSES FOR CAREERS ADVISERS Career Avenues Accreditation Training Career Counsellors interested in providing Career Avenues Career Profiles through their school, or privately are invited to complete the Career Avenues Accreditation Program. The first session offered for 2015 will be on Thursday 28 & Friday 29 May 2015 at Ravenswood School. Cost is $250. Contact Marian for more details or click on: http://www.careeravenues.com.au/mod/page/view.php?id=487 MyCareerMatch Certification The MyCareerMatch Academy course is the most simple and economical way to master the MyCareerMatch personality assessment and become a Certified MyCareerMatch Practitioner. The knowledge gained during certification will help you understand personality styles, and how personality impacts career decisions. http://www.mcmacademy.com.au OVERSEAS OPPORTUNITIES Projects Abroad - Volunteer Overseas Information Evening Programmes for school leavers and year 10 & 11 students. Projects Abroad arranges volunteer and work experience placements in 29 developing countries. The information evening will be held on 17th February from 6.30 - 7.30pm at Sydney Central YHA, 11 Rawson Place, Sydney 2000. Please reserve places here http://www.projects-abroad.com.au/more-info/informationevents/ or call 1300 132 831. Study in USA Info Evening @ Redlands in Cremorne 16 Feb 2015 6-8pm in the Redlands Hall. A mixture of presentations from US admissions officers followed by an expo, with approximately 20 universities attending. Please RSVP early. All students and parents welcome but event targeted to Yrs 10-12. http://www.trybooking.com/GUFB. Any questions contact Simone Salier: ssalier@redlands.nsw.edu.au To book http://www.trybooking.com/GUFB WORK EXPERIENCE Work Experience Protection Insurance Seen a business you would like to work for? Why not try some work experience to see if you like it. IC Frith offers Work Experience Protection Insurance for work with a host employer. The policy provides compensation in the event that the person is injured in the workplace or in the course of necessary travel from home to work. Phone (02) 8853 9100 or visit icfrith.com.au for further information JOBS & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS Work, Live & Play USA with Camp America Camp America applications are still open for 2015. Looking for an adventure this year? Maybe you want to do something different... Well if you have ever dreamed of living, working and playing in the USA, Camp America could be perfect for you. Work on a US summer camp in 2015 with Camp America. For more information contact us at info@campamerica.com.au or http://www.campamerica.com.au BiG Day In @ CSU Wagga - 12 March BiG Day In IT Careers Conference for students Yrs 9-12 @ CSU Wagga, Thursday 12 March. Speakers incl. Microsoft, 365cups.com.au, Wagga Council, PDK IT, Westpac, IBM & more talking about their careers & the future of technology. Loads of cool exhibitors including Microsoft, Westpac, IBM, Digital Careers & loads more. No charge to attend - morning tea & lunch provided http://www.thebigdayin.com.au BiG Day In Newcastle - Thursday 30 April BiG Day In IT Careers Conference for students Yrs 9-12 @ UON, Thursday 30 April. Speakers incl. Microsoft, nib, The Greater, Westpac, IBM, WiseTech Global, HP & more talking about their careers & the future of technology. Loads of cool exhibitors including Microsoft, Westpac, WiseTech Global & more to come. Tickets $10 for students http://www.thebigdayin.com.au BiG Day In Canberra - Thursday 11 June 2015 BiG Day In IT Careers Conference for students Yrs 9-12 @ University of Canberra, Thursday 11 June. Speakers incl. Microsoft, Westpac, IBM, WiseTech Global, HP, Aust Govt ICT Skills & more talking about their careers & the future of technology. Loads of cool exhibitors 9am - 2.30pm. No charge to attend http://www.thebigdayin.com.au Apprenticeship Information with Mock Interviews for Students; Career Paths alternate to University MIGAS recruits, employs and supports Australian Apprentices, Trainees and School-based Trainees and places them with host companies for qualification training. MIGAS works with schools across Australia and is available to speak with students about Apprenticeships and Traineeships, perform mock interviews, and more. For a full list of services for schools, visit http://www.migas.com.au/schools/ JOBS & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAREERS ADVISERS Professional Teachers’ Council NSW Executive Officer PTC NSW is seeking an Executive Officer to support its board and member associations. Candidate will be Motivated, dynamic and suitably qualified educator. Base Salary 115K+pa, superannuation and leave loading. Package total $127,473.00. Commence Feb 2015 in Sydney. Applications close 30 January.Selection Criteria are available at www.ptc.nsw.edu.au or contact: Shreela Pra dhan 97160378. RESOURCES FOR CAREERS ADVISERS - FREE Get information about the health industry FAST My Health Career has created a page for career practitioners with links to labour market information, salary information, university scholarships and the latest news for over 10 health professions: http://www.myhealthcareer.com.au/careerpractitioners Macleay College Course Guides Packs arriving soon! Please keep your eyes out for the latest Macleay College info packs that should arrive via post by 6th March 2015. The packs contain all the latest diploma & degree guides, including job outcomes and scholarships information. If you don't receive a pack or would like to be added to the list please contact Tamara via tkavalec@macleay.edu.au or 1300 939 888 VISITS TO YOUR SCHOOL The Lemon Car. Student Car Awareness Program Welcome back in 2015. The Lemon Car will again be offering programs in NSW & Act high schools this year. Thank you to all the schools that participated in 2014 and have already booked for 2015. Please confirm the dates ASAP. Iam offering a 20% discount for schools that require The Lemon Car before the end of Term 2 & a 10% discount for Term 3. Ph Mark on 0416950323.http:// www.thelemoncar.com.au Paul Wade former Socceroo Captain Student Employability Skills Workshop at Your School Paul was Socceroo Captain 1990-96. This workshop covers attitude, learning, adversity, initiative, enterprise, loyalty, honesty, self management, enthusiasm, team work and communication. Paul Wade has a range of other educational/sporting workshops available. Visit website for more information at http://paulwade.com.au $4/student Term 1 bookings only. Conditions apply. wadey06@gmail.com ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS Alternative pathway to Bachelor of Agrifood Systems at University of New England RuralBiz Training (http://www.ruralbiztraining.com.au) has partnered with University of New England Armidale to offer accelerated and alternative pathways into the Bachelor of Agrifood Systems. Complete a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Agriculture (online from home) and you are granted automatic entrance to the Degree, with Advanced Standing. Call Melinda on 02 6884 8812 for more information. I found another way into UTS 2 Please join us for our last Information Session February 12, 5-8pm. Students can find out about the different study options available, explore our new state-of-the-art facilities and gain invaluable insights by talking to our program managers, academics, current students and alumni. Register here: insearch.edu.au/movie NEW COURSES Engineering at Charles Sturt University Charles Sturt University (CSU) will be introducing a new Bachelor of Technology / Master of Engineering (Civil Systems) in 2016. Study will begin on campus at CSU in Bathurst for 1.5 years, followed by four years of online study while students undertake four one-year paid placements in industry. Contact 1800 334 733 or visit: http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/engineering-civil-systems Sydney TAFE extends degree application deadline Late applications will be accepted until February 13 for the Associate Degree of Applied Engineering (Renewable Energy Technologies); Associate Degree of Accounting; Bachelor of Applied Finance (Financial Planning); Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5); Bachelor of Design (Interior Design); Bachelor of 3D Art & Animation; and the Bachelor of IT. Info on 1300 360 601. Construction pathways Shopfitting. Lidcombe TAFE College Certificate II in Construction Pathways CPC20211 Shopfitting Pre-Employment Program (PEP) Proposed Start Date: Tuesday 10th February 2015 Proposed Finish Date: Thursday 21st May 2015 Program • Attendance is 3 days each week. Contact Allied Timber Trades on 9643 4608 for more information. ACU – Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to five years) NEW in 2015 This brand new course is designed for students who want to pursue a teaching career in a birth to five years setting. The course was developed in response to workforce needs in the early childhood sector and as such graduates find employment as Early Childhood Teachers in early childhood settings, such as early learning centres and kindergartens. Please visit http://www.acu.edu.au/early-childhood Kind regards, Alison Muscat Careers Advisers Association of NSW & ACT Inc Phone: 02 9605 5858 Email: admin@caa.nsw.edu.au Website: www.caa.nsw.edu.au