INFORMATION BULLETIN - EDITION 1
Queensland
04/02/2013 to 15/02/2013
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Apprenticeships and Employment ........................................................................................... 4
Which jobs have apprenticeships? ...................................................................................... 4
Australian Defence Force ......................................................................................................... 5
Australian Defence Force Education Award ........................................................................ 5
Defence Technical Scholarships (DTS) ................................................................................. 5
Career Exploration .................................................................................................................... 6
Making career decisions ....................................................................................................... 6
Course and Institution Updates ............................................................................................... 7
A science experience at the University of Queensland (UQ) .............................................. 7
Access Programs at CQUniversity ........................................................................................ 7
Explore careers in aviation at Aviation Australia ................................................................ 7
Griffith Sports College – help for elite athletes ................................................................... 7
Indigenous Connections at the USQ Springfield campus .................................................... 8
Interested in design? ............................................................................................................ 8
James Cook University’s (JCU) Pathways College ................................................................ 8
National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) ........................................................................... 8
New York Film Academy Australia has moved to the Gold Coast ...................................... 8
Resources for students on the QUT website ....................................................................... 9
Short courses at the Queensland College of Art (QCA) ....................................................... 9
Thinking about studying at the University of Melbourne in the future? ........................... 9
University of Queensland (UQ) Careers in Health website ................................................. 9
Want a job helping people? ............................................................................................... 10
Financial Assistance and Scholarships ................................................................................... 11
Engineering scholarships for female students ................................................................... 11
Gap Year Program News ........................................................................................................ 12
Lattitude Global Volunteering............................................................................................ 12
Sailing with the Young Endeavour – a Gap Year idea? ...................................................... 12
Student Exchange Australia New Zealand ......................................................................... 12
Tutors Worldwide ............................................................................................................... 12
What is a Gap Year?............................................................................................................ 13
World Education Program Australia (WEP) ....................................................................... 13
Occupational Information ...................................................................................................... 15
Are you interested in why we have floods and cyclones? ................................................ 15
Construction careers........................................................................................................... 15
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Interested in joining the Queensland Police Service? ....................................................... 15
Open Days, Expos and Career Markets .................................................................................. 17
FOGS Indigenous Employment and Careers Expo for 2013 .............................................. 17
Major career/course expos in Queensland in 2013 .......................................................... 17
QTAC and Tertiary Entry ......................................................................................................... 18
2013/14 Queensland tertiary application/offer process timeline.................................... 18
How do I find the OP/Rank cut-offs for university courses?............................................. 19
What is the difference between a certificate, a diploma and a degree? ......................... 20
What is UMAT and do I have to sit for it if I want to study medicine?............................. 21
Youth Enrichment Activities ................................................................................................... 23
Join the Queensland YMCA Youth Parliament (QYP) ........................................................ 23
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Appre ntice shi ps and Empl oyment
Which jobs have apprenticeships?
You can access a list of apprenticeships and traineeships from the Queensland Training
Information Service website at http://www.qtis.training.qld.gov.au (click on
‘Apprenticeships’ in the Browse menu on the left of the web page). The following are
other helpful websites for apprenticeships and traineeships.
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Australian Apprenticeships http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au
Australian Apprenticeships Pathways http://www.aapathways.com.au/Home
Queensland Government Apprenticeships Info apprenticeshipsinfo.qld.gov.au
Group Training Australia http://www.grouptraining.com.au
Right Choice: Your Future is Now! http://www.maketherightchoice.com.au
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Australian Defence Force
Australian Defence Force Education Award
If you are in Year 12, you have until 28 February 2013 to apply for this award. The
award includes a laptop computer and certificate for you, along with a plaque for your
school. There are up to 100 awards available. Applicants are judged on academic and
sporting achievements and leadership potential. For more information, visit
http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/adfa/howToApply/educationAward.aspx.
Defence Technical Scholarships (DTS)
The DTS program will be suspended in 2013. Information about DTS 2014 will be sent
to schools later in the year. To find out why the program is being suspended, go to
http://http://www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/technicalscholarship. You can
download brochures on Army, Navy and Air Force trades from this webpage. All you
want to know about other Defence jobs can be found at
http://www.defencejobs.gov.au.
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Career Expl oration
Making career decisions
In Years 10 and 11 you are expected to begin the process of exploring what you might
like to do in the future. Year 12 students are required to make decisions about this.
What is career decision-making?
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Career decision-making isn’t magic.
It is a process during which you develop some job ideas, explore them and
prioritise them.
It is a complex process. Many factors must be considered (e.g. your interests,
values, abilities). There are also many influences on the decision (e.g. what
your parents and friends think, availability of jobs).
How do I develop job ideas?
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You probably already have some ideas (don’t discount those ‘dream’ ideas!).
You can develop more ideas by doing a questionnaire – examples of these can
be found in the My Guide section of the myfuture website at
http://www.myfuture.edu.au and the Career Quiz section of the Job Outlook
website at joboutlook.gov.au.
Use the Bullseye Posters on the myfuture website at
http://www.myfuture.edu.au/Assist%20Others/Activities/Bullseye%20posters.
aspx to explore jobs related to your favourite school subjects.
Your guidance officer/counsellor or career adviser can help you develop your
job ideas list.
How do I explore my job ideas?
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Use your research skills.
Read about the jobs on your job ideas list – use myfuture (The Facts section) or
the Job Guide (http://www.jobguide.deewr.gov.au).
Talk to people already in the jobs (go prepared with questions).
Try the job – see your guidance officer/counsellor or career adviser about doing
work experience.
As you can see, career decision-making requires some effort; but aren’t you worth it?
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Cour se and Institution Update s
A science experience at the University of Queensland (UQ)
If you are in Years 10 – 12, the Experience Science 2013 program at the UQ Gatton and
St Lucia campuses provides an opportunity to find out what it is like to study science at
UQ. The program includes hand-on experiences. It will be run on 11, 12, 15, 16 and 17
July at UQ's St Lucia campus and on 12 July at the Gatton Campus.
Contact your Science teacher or guidance officer if you are interested in attending this
program as registrations must be made through your school. You can read more about
the program at http://www.science.uq.edu.au/expsci.
Access Programs at CQUniversity
CQU has two access programs that provide pathways to further education. These are:
Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) is a program that provide
students with the skills they need to be successful at university. It is available at CQU
campuses in Brisbane, Bundaberg, Gladstone, Mackay, Noosa and Rockhampton. For
more information, see http://www.cqu.edu.au/study/special-programs/enablingprograms/steps.
Tertiary Entry Program (TEP) is provided by Nulloo Yumbah (CQU’s Indigenous
Learning, Spirituality and Research Centre) to ensure that university studies are
accessible to all Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders. Read more about this program
at http://www.cqu.edu.au/study/special-programs/enabling-programs/tep.
Explore careers in aviation at Aviation Australia
Aviation Australia, with campuses in Brisbane and Cairns, provides programs in Aircraft
Maintenance Engineering Training and Flight Attendant Training. It will hold a guided
tour and information night for both training programs at its Brisbane campus on 20
February 2013. For more information and to book a place, see
http://www.aviationaustralia.aero/engineering/Open-Nights.php and
http://www.aviationaustralia.aero/flightattendant/Open-Night.php depending on the
program in which you are interested.
Griffith Sports College – help for elite athletes
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If you are an elite athlete thinking of applying for courses at Griffith University next
year, you need to explore the assistance you can get from the Griffith Sports College.
You will receive support to balance your academic and sporting commitments. For
more information, visit http://www.griffith.edu.au/griffith-sports-college.
Indigenous Connections at the USQ Springfield campus
The USQ (University of Southern Queensland) Indigenous Connections offers a great
opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from Years 7 to 12 to
learn the importance of higher education and to experience what university is all
about. This event will be held on 22 February 2013 at the USQ Auditorium, Springfield
campus.
See your guidance officer or career adviser as soon as possible if you would like to
attend this event as you are required to register through your school. More
information can be accessed at http://www.usq.edu.au/newsevents/events/2013/02/indigenous-connections-springfield
Interested in design?
The Billy Blue College of Design is a private college with campuses in Brisbane, Sydney,
Melbourne and Perth. It provides tertiary and certificate level accredited courses in
various aspects of design (e.g. communication, interior, fashion, digital media). The
Brisbane campus will hold a free ‘Billy Blue Live!’ interactive open day on Saturday 9
February 2013. For more information, go to
http://www.billyblue.edu.au/events/brisbane-events/saturday-9th-feb-2013-billyblue-live.
James Cook University’s (JCU) Pathways College
The JCU Pathways College consists of JCU, the Tropical North Queensland Institute of
TAFE in Cairns and the Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE in Townsville. The College
provides a pathway to further study for students who may not have achieved the
results they wanted in Year 12, students who have completed Year 11 and matureaged people returning to study. See http://www.jcupathwaycollege.com.au for more
information.
National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)
NIDA offers regular courses in Brisbane in acting, directing and drama for adults and
young people during term time and holiday periods. For more information and to
book a place, visit
http://www.nida.edu.au/NidaCustomisation/CourseList.aspx?TYP=393.
New York Film Academy Australia has moved to the Gold Coast
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The New York Film Academy (NYFA) offers tertiary level courses in film making and
acting. Short term and evening courses are available also. NYFA recently moved to a
location next to Movie World at the Village Roadshow Studios, Gold Coast. Visit
http://www.nyfa.edu for more information. Contact can also be made by phone on
5585 9722 or email at australia@nyfa.edu.
Resources for students on the QUT website
The Queensland University of Technology’s (QUT) Resources for Students webpage at
http://www.qut.edu.au/study/undergraduate-study/do-you-advise-schoolstudents/resources-for-students contains the following resources:
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a presentation on ‘What are the main differences between school and uni’
a short quiz that can help you explore QUT courses that may interest you
the Student Sharehouse Blog where current QUT students discuss their
experiences of life at uni
an opportunity to ‘stay connected’ by subscribing to updates on courses in
which you are interested.
Short courses at the Queensland College of Art (QCA)
QCA, located at Southbank, Brisbane offers a range of short courses in the creative
field throughout the year. Most of these are offered on weekends and evenings.
There are usually no entry requirements and the courses are offered on a full-fee
basis. The following are a selection of the courses offered in semester 1, 2013.
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Writing for audiences
Introduction to digital photography
Painting with watercolours
Drawing for animation
Introduction to screenprinting
Introduction to design
For information about these courses, see http://qcashortcourses.com.au.
Thinking about studying at the University of Melbourne in the future?
The University of Melbourne has a Future Students website at
http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/. You can find information about courses, how
to apply, upcoming events at the university and 2013 entry scores (in the Admissions
and Applications section at http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/entryrequirements/undergraduate-domestic).
University of Queensland (UQ) Careers in Health website
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Did you know that health science courses were among the most popular university
courses for students applying for entry in 2013? The following information will be
helpful if you are interested in a health career.
The UQ website at http://www.uq.edu.au/health/careers has information on a wide
range of health careers and courses, including:
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Audiology
Clinical Exercise Physiology
Dental Science
Dietetics
Exercise & Sport Sciences
Exercise & Nutrition Sciences
Health Sciences
Health, Sport & PE
Medicine
Midwifery
Nursing
Nutrition
Occupational Therapy
Oral Health
Paramedics
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Speech Pathology
You can register on the ‘Stay Connected’ section of the website to receive the latest
health career and course news and information
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Want a job helping people?
Charlton Brown, a registered training organisation and employment placement agency,
offers accredited certificate and diploma level courses in childcare, aged care, disability
care and community services. It will hold an open day from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday
23 February 2013 at its Fortitude Valley campus (3/31 Duncan Street). For more
information about Charlton Brown and the courses offered, visit
http://www.charltonbrown.com.au.
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Financi al Assi stance and Scholars hips
Engineering scholarships for female students
Female students commencing studies in engineering at the University of Queensland in
2013 who have experienced financial or geographic disadvantage are eligible to apply
for the Parsons Brinckerhoff Scholarship for Women in Engineering. This is a one-year
scholarship valued at $5000. Applications close on 18 March 2013. For more
information, visit http://www.eait.uq.edu.au/future-scholarships.
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Gap Year Program News
Lattitude Global Volunteering
Lattitude offers students an opportunity to volunteer overseas in a number of different
roles, including schools assistant, teacher, sports coach, outdoor activity instructor,
community worker, medical assistant and caring assistant. Applications close on 21
June 2013 for most placements in 2014. Lattitude will hold an information session in
Brisbane on 5 June 2013 at the Jagera Arts Centre. See http://www.lattitude.org.au
for more information.
Sailing with the Young Endeavour – a Gap Year idea?
Want an adventure of a lifetime sailing on an old time square-rigger? The Young
Endeavour Youth Scheme provides young Australians with such an experience. The
aim of each voyage is to increase self-awareness, develop teamwork and leadership
skills and create a strong sense of community responsibility. The scheme is run in
partnership with the Royal Australian Navy.
The Young Endeavour has approximately 20 voyages each year. Each voyage takes 24
young Australians (the crew) and nine specially trained Royal Australian Navy crew,
usually for an 11-day trip. To sail on the Young Endeavour you participate in a ballot
which opens twice each year in January and August. For more information, visit
http://www.youngendeavour.gov.au/site.
The Young Endeavour will have an open day in Brisbane on 11 May 2013.
Student Exchange Australia New Zealand
This program organises for students to spend from two to 12 months living overseas
with a host family and attending a local school. Destinations include Argentina,
Denmark, Japan, the UK and the USA. It will hold an information session from 7.30 pm
on Wednesday 13 February 2013 at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, 23 Leichhardt Street,
Cnr Wickham Terrace, Brisbane. For more information about this program, visit
http://studentexchange.org.au.
Tutors Worldwide
Tutors Worldwide recruits gap tutors for a number of schools in the United Kingdom.
Specific information about this program and the application process can be found at
http://www.tutorsworldwide.org. It is important to note that the closing date for
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applications for 2014 is 11 April 2013. Interviews are usually held from April to June
and places confirmed before the end of July.
What is a Gap Year?
Some students choose to have a break from formal study the year following the
completion of Year 12. Over the last few years this has become known as a ‘Gap
Year’. The reasons for choosing a Gap Year might include:
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a rest from study
to work to earn money for further study
time to explore career options
to concentrate on a particular activity (e.g. sport, music, art).
There are many activities you can participate in during a Gap Year. These include:
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travelling
working overseas
employment
a traineeship or a short course
an overseas exchange
volunteering
work experience.
Some students organise these activities themselves while others use the services of a
Gap Year organisation. Examples of these organisations include:
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Antipodeans Abroad http://www.antipodeans.com.au
Camp America http://www.campamerica.com.au
InterExchange http://www.interexchange.org
Letz Live http://www.letzlive.org
Lattitude http://www.lattitude.org.au
Tutors Worldwide http://www.tutorsworldwide.org
Volunteering Australia http://www.volunteeringaustralia.org.
Always thoroughly investigate any Gap Year programs you are considering. Get your
parents involved in this process. Start your research early to avoid missing out.
World Education Program Australia (WEP)
Through WEP students have an opportunity to travel and study at an overseas school
with the support of a volunteer host family. The next WEP information evenings in
Queensland are:
21 February 2013
Brisbane
Garden City Library,
Westfield Shopping Centre
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Cnr Kessels and Logan Roads
Upper Mt Gravatt
28 February 2013
Sunshine Coast
Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre
2 Fifth Avenue
Cotton Tree.
For more information about WEP, see http://wep.org.au/info.
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Occupational Informati on
Are you interested in why we have floods and cyclones?
If so, you may wish to investigate the occupations that use this knowledge. The
following information is adapted from the Job Guide
(http://www.jobguide.deewr.gov.au).
Meteorologists forecast the weather and study the atmosphere to improve the
understanding of climate. Specialisations include: Climatologist, Hydrometeorologist,
Meteorological Consultant and Research Meteorologist. Those interested in this area
should be flexible and resourceful and have ability in science, especially physics and
mathematics. A degree in science or applied science with a major in mathematics,
physics, meteorology or atmospheric studies is usually required. The following
Queensland universities offer a B Science or B Applied Science with majors in
mathematics or physics:
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CQUniversity
Griffith University
James Cook University
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
University of Queensland (UQ)
University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
For further information about these occupations, visit
http://www.bom.gov.au/careers/. You could also visit The Facts section of the
myfuture website at http://www.myfuture.edu.au.
Construction careers
You can find a list of construction jobs on the Construction Skills Queensland website
at http://www.beconstructive.com.au/bc-wiki. This site contains information about
the duties undertaken in each job and the training required.
Interested in joining the Queensland Police Service?
Young people can apply for entry to the Queensland Police Service at the end of Year
12. The specific eligibility requirements are listed on the Police Recruitment website at
http://www.policerecruit.qld.gov.au/recruitEntry/default.htm.
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The Queensland Police Recruiting Unit will be holding information seminars on 6, 9, 12,
13, 19 and 23 February 2013 at Police Headquarters, 200 Roma Street, Brisbane.
Seminars will also be held at Beenleigh, Logan, Maroochydore, Redlands and Cairns
during February. For details about these sessions and to book a place, see
http://www.policerecruit.qld.gov.au/seminars/flyers/default.htm.
If you are unable to attend a seminar, you can visit the Police Recruiting Centre at 30
Makerston Street, Brisbane. Alternatively, you can call 1300 232 267 or email
recruiting@police.qld.gov.au to make an appointment to speak to a recruitment
officer.
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Ope n Days, Ex pos and Career Mark ets
FOGS Indigenous Employment and Careers Expo for 2013
These expos, held throughout Queensland, provide Indigenous students with an
opportunity to meet employers, education and training providers, as well as former
State of Origin heroes. The expos will be held at the following locations in 2013.
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20 March - Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns
24 April - Lake Kawana Community Centre, Sunshine Coast
29 May - Xstrata Entertainment Centre, Mt Isa
23 July - Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre, Townsville
14 August - Rockhampton Show Grounds, Rockhampton
11 September - Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre, Toowoomba
17 October - Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Visit http://http://www.fogs.com.au/about/expos for more information
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Major career/course expos in Queensland in 2013
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23–24 March
Reinvent Your Career Expo
http://www.reinventyourcareer.com.au/
Regional career expos are held from April to August
https://studentconnect.qsa.qld.edu.au/12631.html
24–25 May
National Careers and Employment Expo in Brisbane
http://www.eocexpo.com.au/brisbane.aspx
20-21 July
Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO) http://www.tsxpo.org
24 August Adult Tertiary Entry Expo http://www.atee.edu.au
19 September
MBA and Postgraduate Expo
http://www.postgradexpo.com.au
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QTAC a nd Tertiary E ntry
2013/14 Queensland tertiary application/offer process timeline
The following information is based on what normally happens each year. Some
specific dates are available at this time. The remainder will be published in this
newsletter as they become known. This information can also be obtained from the
2013/14 QTAC Guide distributed later in the year and from institution/organisation
websites, brochures, and open days.
April
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UMAT registration opens on the UMAT website at http://umat.acer.edu.au
May
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24-25 May - National Career and Employment Expo at the Brisbane Convention
and Exhibition Centre
Regional career expos are held from April to
August https://studentconnect.qsa.qld.edu.au/12631.html
June
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7 June - Last date to register for UMAT
QTAC Guide distributed to schools
July
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20-21 July - TSXPO (tertiary expo) at the RNA showgrounds
31 July - UMAT exam
31 July - Bond University scholarship application due date
Institution open days
August
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QTAC on-line application activated http://www.qtac.edu.au
Applications for music auditions due
Institution open days
September
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3–4 September - Queensland Core Skills Test
QTAC 'on-time' application due date
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UMAT results released
October
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Registration for auditions/interviews for some creative industry courses
University scholarship application due dates
November
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University scholarship application due dates
15 November – final day for Year 12s
December
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QTAC early offer rounds
13 December - Year 12 results mailed by the Queensland Studies Authority
January
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Last date to change preferences for the QTAC major offer round
QTAC major offer round
February
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QTAC 'top-up' offer round
Orientation week for many institutions
How do I find the OP/Rank cut-offs for university courses?
Cut-offs are the OP/Rank of the last QTAC applicant to gain entry into a course before
all the available places are filled. Cut-offs can change from year to year. For example,
the following table shows the OP cut-offs in the QTAC January offer round for selected
courses from 2008 – 2013.
Institution*/ Course
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​ACU B Physiotherapy
o 2008 - NA
o 2009 - NA
o 2010 - 3
o 2011 - 4
o 2012 - 4#
o 2013 - 4#
GU B Psychology
o 2008 - 12
o 2009 - 12
o 2010 - 12
o 2011 - 9
o 2012 - 10
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o 2013 - 10
QUT B Urban Development (Construction management)
o 2008 - 13
o 2009 - 12
o 2010 - 11
o 2011 - 10
o 2012 - 9
o 2013 - 8
UQ B Engineering
o 2008 - 9
o 2009 - 8
o 2010 - 8
o 2011 - 6
o 2012 - 5
o 2013 - 6
UQ B Pharmacy
o 2008 - 4#
o 2009 - 4
o 2010 - 4
o 2011 - 5
o 2012 - 8
o 2013 - 10
* Abbreviations: ACU – Australian Catholic University; GU – Griffith University; QUT –
Queensland University of Technology; UQ – The University of Queensland.
# FPs used as part of the selection process.
The OP/Rank cut-offs for entry to courses commencing in semester one 2013 can be
found on the QTAC website at
http://http://www.qtac.edu.au/Courses/January2013cutoffs.html.
What is the difference between a certificate, a diploma and a degree?
In Australia we have a national system of qualifications called the Australian
Qualifications Framework (AQF). Depending on their education level, secondary
students can apply for the following qualifications from the Framework:
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Bachelors degree
Associate degree/Advanced diploma
Diploma
Certificate IV
Certificate III
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Certificate I.
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These qualifications can differ in length, content and competitiveness as shown in
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Bachelors Degree
o Length - Usually 3-5 years full-time*
o Content -Theoretical
o How Competitve - Entry is usually competitive
Associate degree/Advanced diploma
o Length - Usually 2 years full-time*
o Content -Combination of theory and practice
o How Competitve - Range from not competitive to very competitive,
depending on the topic
Diploma
o Length - Can be 1-2 years full-time*
o Content -Tend to be practical with some theory
o How Competitve - Range from not competitive to very competitive,
depending on the topic
Certificates I, II, III, IV
o Length - 1 month - 1 year full-time*
o Content - Usually very practical
o How Competitve - Usually not competitive
The different levels of qualifications on the AQF are a bit like a ladder. You can use one
level to help you gain entry to a higher level of study in the future depending on your
results and the rules of the institution to which you wish to gain entry. To decide on
the best level of qualification for you, consider:* The course will take longer to
complete if offered on a part-time basis.
•the study/training requirements of your occupational goal
•your previous study results
•whether you are a hands-on (practical) or theory person
•the cost of the course
•the length of time you are prepared to study.
For more information about the AQF and its qualifications, visit
http://www.aqf.edu.au.
What is UMAT and do I have to sit for it if I want to study medicine?
The Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT) is used in
the selection of students into medicine and other health science degree programs at
undergraduate level at the following universities (according to the UMAT website as at
4/2/13):
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University of New South Wales (NSW) - Medicine, Optometry
The University of Newcastle/University of New England (NSW) - Joint Medical
Program
University of Western Sydney (NSW) - Medicine
Charles Darwin University (NT) - Clinical Sciences
Bond University (QLD) - Medicine
The University of Queensland - Medicine (provisional entry for school leavers),
Dental Science
Flinders University (SA) - Clinical Sciences/MBBS, Medical Science (Vision
Science)/Master of Optometry
The University of Adelaide - Medicine, Dental Surgery
University of Tasmania - Medicine
La Trobe University (VIC) - Dentistry
Monash University (VIC) – Medicine, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy
The University of Western Australia - Medicine (provisional entry for school
leavers), Dentistry (provisional entry for school leavers)
University of Auckland (New Zealand) - Medicine
University of Otago (New Zealand) - Medicine, Medical Laboratory Science,
Dental Surgery, Physiotherapy.
UMAT is a three-part multiple-choice test covering logical reasoning and problem
solving, understanding people, and non-verbal reasoning. The 2012 information
booklet can be downloaded from the UMAT website at http://umat.acer.edu.au (the
2013 version will be available in April). This booklet includes examples of questions
used in the test.
Registrations for UMAT 2013 will open in early April via the UMAT website and close
on 7 June 2013. The test will be held on 31 July 2013. Results for the test are issued to
participants in September. QTAC can access these results from UMAT.
There are several organisations that offer UMAT preparation workshops. For example:
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Hubbard’s School – http://www.hubbards.qld.edu.au
MedEntry - http://www.medentry.edu.au
National Institute of Education - http://www.nie.edu.au.
Do you have to sit for UMAT if you want to study medicine? It depends on the
requirements of the university to which you wish to apply. According to the UMAT
website, the universities listed above that offer medicine require UMAT. Griffith
University and James Cook University in Queensland both offer medicine but do not
require UMAT.
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Youth Enrichment Activities
Join the Queensland YMCA Youth Parliament (QYP)
Are you interested in community issues? Think you can do a better job than our
current politicians? If you are between 15 and 25 years of age, you are invited to apply
to become a member of the QYP. QYP is a Queensland Studies Authority accredited
educational program. The application form and details about the program can be
accessed at http://www.ymcaqyp.org/. The application due date is 22 February 2013.
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