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August, 2007 Issue 6
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TAFE
Private Providers
Scholarships
Apprenticeships, Traineeships & Cadetships
Open days & Information Days
Universities
Open Days
Scholarships
Interesting News
Educational Access Schemes ~ University
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Disclaimer- all information is printed in good faith and it is the responsibility of the students to confirm all details with the appropriate institution.

There will be a Year 10 Students & Parent Information Evenings about school-based
Apprenticeships & Traineeships held at:
Campbelltown TAFE – Narellan Rd, Campbelltown, Tuesday 7/8/07, 5.30 – 7.00pm
School- based apprentices complete the first year of the trade qualification during year
11 and 12, concurrently with the HSC. School-based traineeships and apprenticeships combine paid work with training. Vacancies are available in many vocational areas in
South Western Sydney including metal & engineering, automotive vehicle servicing, automotive panel beating, automotive vehicle painting, retail, warehouse & distribution and aged care.
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Marcus Oldham College offers courses for students interested in pursing a career in Agriculture and the Horse Industry. Some of the courses on offer are
Bachelor of Business (Agriculture Management), Diploma of Horse Business
Management, Diploma of Agribusiness and others. For further course information or any other details please phone 1800623500 or visit www.marcusoldham.vic.edu.au
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NIDA selects and trains people for careers in theatre, film and television, as actors, directors, stage managers, designers, lighting and sound designers, set costume or property makers, voice and movement teachers. Entry into NIDA’S fulltime tertiary courses is by audition or interview which takes place in various centres across Australia. Applications for full-time study at NIDA in 2008 open 1 st July and close 30 th
September 2007. For further information contact (02) 96977614 or visit www.nida.edu.au
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Australian Institute of Fitness is a registered training organisation providing both Certificate III and IV in Fitness as well as Group Exercise Instruction and Aqua
Aerobics Instruction (certificate III). For additional information please contact Karen
Bugeja (Career Scout) at (02)84247215 or www.fitness.edu.au
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Skillswest Group Training Sydney is based in Penrith NSW and covers the
Western Sydney region. It provides apprenticeships and traineeships in a wide range of industries from building and construction to bricklaying and electrical trades plus many more. They also offer training in a large range of VETAB accredited courses with a particular emphasis on carpentry and joinery, bricklaying and the electrical trades. For more information visit www.hvtc.com.au
 ‘ YES’ Optus has opened their Optus 3 year Engineering Cadet program 2008.
This program is a combination of paid on-the-job learning and TAFE studies over a 3 year period. At TAFE, students will study a ‘Graduate Diploma of
Telecommunications Engineering’ and on completion students could enjoy a career as an Optus Engineer involving design, installation, operation, maintenance and management of Optus telecommunications networks and equipment. To be considered for the Cadet programs students must have completed the HSC in 2006 -
2007 and achieved high academic marks in the following subjects:
English 2 Units, Maths 2 Units general, Science 2 Units. Applications close Friday
31 st
August, 2007. Apply online at www.optus.om.au/careers
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 Raffles KvB
The Full Fee Provost Scholarship closes on the 28 September 2007; applications are open to all current Year 12 Australian students. The scholarship gives a student with outstanding creative ability an opportunity to study one of RKvB’s design degree programs without having to pay the tuition fees. Raffles have introduced a few new majors to their courses; two new digital technology majors - Animation and Game
Design - were introduced to its Bachelor of Arts (Visual Communication) program this year. Also there has been an addition of a further two new majors – Fashion
Marketing and Design Management to the new Bachelor of Design. Graduates from their undergraduate degrees, have an opportunity to further their studies with the new master degree program introduced in July this year where there is a choice of four majors. For any additional information please contact http://www.kvb.edu.au
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Australian Veterans Children Assistance Trust is offering financial assistance for up to 75 students under many different scholarship schemes in 2008.
All schemes help the selected students with the costs of tertiary education and to be eligible you must fit the following criteria:
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Within the means test.
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Enrolled or planning to enrol in full-time study at University, TAFE or college.
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The child or grandchild or a person who has operational service with the
Australian Army, Navy or Air Force,
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Under the age of 25 when applying, unless exceptional circumstances related to veteran’s service exist.
To receive an application form or to register interest ring 1800620361or visit www.accsoft.com.au/~vvt Applications close 31 st
October 2007.
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William Blue School of hospitality, tourism and leisure management has an opportunity to win a two-year scholarship (valued at around $30,000) or one of five bursaries to William Blue School of Hospitality. For full details and additional information contact (02)99551122 or visit www.billyblue.com.au
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Bluescope Steel has on offer a variety of Cadetships in the following areas:
Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, Materials and Chemical
Engineering. Recruitment will be open from 1
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July to 31 st
August 2007 inclusive.
For full details on any discipline please contact www.bluescopesteel.com/cadets
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Energy Australia has on offer 165 positions in traineeships, cadetships or apprenticeships for 2008.
Apprenticeships are open to Years 10 & 12 students, who will be given hands-onthe-job training with paid TAFE study. Closing date 2/8/07.
Traineeships in Electrical Engineering are open toYear 12 students and combine a paid part-time study for the Advanced Diploma in Electrical Technology at TAFE and work experience at Energy Australia. Closing date 28/9/07 .
Cadetships in Electrical Engineering are open to Year 12 students and combine
University study in Electrical Engineering and work experience at Energy Australia.
On offer is a five year package, which includes a weekly salary, payment of the

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For further information or information packages please contact www.energy.com.au/careers
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Wellman Packaging is situated in a modern production facility in Ingleburn and is offering cadetships and apprenticeships in engineering for Year 10 & 12 students.
Year 12 School Leavers – Industry cadetship for tertiary education in electrical, mechanical or chemical engineering – for Year 12 school leavers in 2007 with studies completed on a part time or 2 year full time + 2 year part time format.
Year 12 School Leavers – Apprenticeship/Traineeship trade qualification in Polymer
Processing and /or Engineering – for Year 12 school leavers with studies completed part time.
Year 10/HSC Students 2008 – Apprenticeships for HSC/TAFE Hybrid studies for qualification in polymer processing or Engineering. For Year 10 students in 2008 with
HSC completed full time in conjunction with additional selected subjects from the
TAFE course.
For further information and details please contact (02)96181211 or visit www.wellman.com.au
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Raffles KVB
Open Day is Saturday 15 September 2007 from 10am to 3pm. This is a great opportunity to talk to academics, students and support staff and check out the campus.
For any additional information please visit http://www.kvb.edu.au
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Kenvale College of Tourism and Hospitality Management has a career seminar for students interested in a career in Hotel Management, Event Management or
Hospitality Management. The seminar consists of practical demonstrations, displays of students' work and an explanation of the Kenvale program and scholarships. There will also, be an opportunity to speak with current students and with guest speaker
Rachel Abbott, along with the Recruitment and Training Manager from Sheraton on the Park. It will be held at Kenvale College, 38 High Street, Randwick, on Saturday
September 8, 10am to 1pm. Bookings essential, for more information please contact
Bernie McFarlane, mcfarlaneb@kenvale.edu.au
Ph (02) 9314 6213 or 0404 504 023
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Marcus Oldham College is holding an open day on Sunday 12 th
August 2007, from 9am- 3pm; the college is situated at Pigdons Rd, Waurn Ponds, Geelong
Victoria (same road as Deakin University). For further information free call
1800623500.
 Nature Care College offers a variety of courses from Aromatherapy,
Reflexology to Shiatsu. They are holding an open day on Saturday the 11 th
of August from 10am to 4pm. The college is situated at Nicholson St, St Leonard’s and there will be a variety of activities on the day. For further details please contact
(02)94383333 or info@naturecare.com.au

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University of Newcastle/University of New England is running a
Rural/Remote entry to the Bachelor of Medicine – Joint Medical program. The two universities in partnership with Hunter New England Health will offer the Bachelor of Medicine program for 2008. This program will offer students the opportunity to select the site they would prefer to complete the program. The Rural/Remote
Admissions Scheme is aimed at increasing the access of Australian students with a rural background to the Bachelor of Medicine – Joint Program. To be eligible for consideration an applicant must be able to prove that they have resided for at least 5 yeas in a rural/remote location. Selection criteria and applications can be obtained from http://www.newcastle.edu.au/school/medprac-pop/enrolments/ruralstream.html
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The University of New England is running a School/College Recommendation
Admission Scheme (SRAS) 2008; this scheme is an alternative method of entry for admission to UNE for Year 12 students. Under this scheme applications are assessed on the basis of recommendations provided by your school. It applies to final year high school students attending participating schools who wish to attend UNE.
Applications close on the 28 th September, and for full details of this program contact
1800818865 or www.une.edu.au
 The University of New South Wales Faculty of Engineering has its new
UNSW 2008 student guide out. For a copy or further information please contact
(02)93856437 or eng.faculty@unsw.edu.au
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The University of New South Wales has introduced the Faculty of Engineering
Admission Scheme, for students who achieve a UAI between 75 and 87.95 and who will not be undertaking post-secondary or tertiary studies. Students who anticipate achieving a UAI between 75 and 87.95 can maximise their opportunities for admission by submitting an FEAS application directly to the Faculty for an interview.
Interviews will be held in late September 2007 at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. Applications can be obtained from August 2007 at www.eng.unsw.edu.au/feas For any additional information about this program please contact (02)93855131 or feas@eng.unsw.edu.au
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The University of New South Wales has their new UNSW Law Undergraduate guide 2008 out, which includes detailed information about the programs of study available, entry pathways and how to apply. There is also a ‘Career in Law’ section where UNSW Law graduates talk about their careers along with profiles of students at different stages of their Law degrees. For additional information or a copy please contact Student Administration Centre on (02)93852227 or email law@unsw.edu.au
UNSW also has their UNSW Tax undergraduate guide 2008 out. The Australian
School of Taxation (ATAX) in the Faculty of Law at the University of NSW is the largest tax school in any university in Australia and offers the Bachelor of Taxation undergraduate program. The Bachelor of Taxation degree equips students with the skills, knowledge, abilities and professional recognition to become a taxation specialist, a commercial professional or an accountant. Applications for the UNSW
Bachelor of Taxation program are made through the Universities Admissions Centre
(UAC) www.uac.edu.au
. Applications close on Friday, 28 th September 2007.
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Charles Sturt University has released their course information books for 2008.
For a copy or further details please contact inquiry@csu.edu.au

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The University of Sydney has their Yr 10 guide out. For a copy please contact
(02)93517335.
Uni of Sydney also has their Course Information Handbook out for the Diploma in
Law Course for the winter 2007 semester along with its publication “A Pathway to
Legal Practice”. The Diploma in Law course is equivalent to a law school degree and based on tuition and examination, it is possible to complete the Diploma for less that
$10,000. Entry to the course is open to holders of a NSW HSC with a UAI of at least
66. The course can be taken part time and there is an orientation day for new students followed by an introductory weekend school for all students undertaking the first two subjects in the course. The Legal Profession Admission Board’s examinations are held in March and September in Sydney, Parramatta, Canberra, Albury, Dubbo,
Broken Hill, Newcastle, Armidale and Lismore. For more detailed information contact www.usyd.edu.au/lec
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The University of Sydney has a variety of degrees for those students interested in pursing a career in the digital arena. Here are some that are on offer:
Bachelor of Arts (digital) Technology and Culture, which is a specialist four-year degree that combines IT with broader humanities subjects. For further information visit www.arts.usyd.edu.au/future_students/undergrad/informatics.shtml
Bachelor of Design Computing is a course which bridges the gap between the
Physical and virtual. It requires creativity and a good understanding of how digital
Information and multimedia is used, stored and manipulated. For further information visit www.arch.usyd.edu.au/programs_of_study/undergraduate/bachelor_design_computing.shtml
Bachelor of Information Technology this course is aimed at students who perform really well in the HSC and are ready to tackle the ever- changing demands of the IT industry. For further information visit www.science.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/undergrad/course/bit.shtml
Bachelor of Visual Arts is designed to train and nurture practicing artists. For further information visit www.usy.edu.au/sca/bva.html
 University of Wollongong has many students who will need to consider accommodation options. The University of Wollongong, Accommodation Services
Division offers a diverse range of accommodation options that are affordable, safe, and convenient and provide modern, comfortable facilities. To apply or for further information contact http://apply-accom.uow.edu.au
or http://accomodation.uow.edu.au
Online applications must be made by 30 th
Nov,
2007.
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The University of New South Wales, Faculty of Law is holding a UNSW
Law School Parent & Student Information Evening, on Wednesday 15 th
August
2007, from 6pm till 8pm, at the Law Building, UNSW Kensington Campus. For more information ring (02)93851519 or to register online at www.law.unsw.edu.au
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The University of Technology, Sydney will be holding a series of information events in November for year 10-12 students and their parents.
Year 10 & 11 preparing for Uni event is a hands-on event for year 10 & 11 students and parents and will be held on Saturday 24 th
November from 10.00am to 12.00pm.

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The venue will be University hall, Building 4, 745 Harris St, Broadway, University of
Technology, Sydney City Campus. For further information please contact http://www.uts.edu.au/study/preparing_for_uni/ or School Liaison Unit (02)95141711.
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The University of Newcastle is holding information days on the following dates: Port Macquarie Campus – Saturday 25 th August 10am – 1pmNewcastle
Campus – Saturday 8 th
September 10am to 3pmCentral Coast Campus – Saturday
15 th
September 10am to 3pm for any further information please phone (02)49215473 or visit www.newcastle.edu.au
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University of New England will be holding an Open day on Thursday the 6 th
of
September 2007, for full details contact (02)67734444.
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Deakin University is holding open days on the following dates:
Melbourne Campus at Burwood - Sunday 5 th
August, 10am-4pm, Warrnambool
Campus - Sunday 12 th
August, 10am-2pm, Geelong Campuses (Waterfront and
Waurn Ponds) Sunday 19 th
August, 10am – 3pm.
Other events on their calendar are as follows, VCE Parent Information Evening at the Melbourne campus at Burwood on Thursday 13 th September, Discover Deakin at the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds on Wednesday 26 th
September, Non-school leaver Information Evening at the Melbourne Campus at Burwood on Thursday 13 th
September. For any further information please contact (03)92468054 or visit www.deakin.edu.au/openday
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The University of Sydney is holding Sydney Uni Live on Saturday the 25 th of
August, from 9.30am to 4pm. There will be heaps of stalls, lots of advice and live entertainment. For any additional information visit www.live.nsyd.edu.au
 University of Sydney, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, is opening its doors to those with an interest in studying for a degree or diploma in music. As part of
Sydney Uni Live the doors will be open from 10am to 4pm on Saturday the 25 th
of
August 2007, information will be available on the day to help choose the best degree program for where you want your music to take you. For further information please contact (02)93511216 or email coninfo@usyd.edu.au
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ACU National, Australian Catholic University is holding open days and nights on the following dates, North Sydney Campus 5pm-8pm Wednesday 22 nd
August, (02)97392305, Strathfield Campus 9am-4pm Saturday 15 th
September
(02097014012, Canberra Campus 9am-4pm Saturday 25 th August (02)62091116,
Ballarat Campus 9am-4pm Sunday 26 th
August (02)53365361, Melbourne
Campus 9am-4pm Sunday 19 th
August (03)99533062. For any additional information contact www.acu.edu.au
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2008 Teacher Education Scholarship Program has on offer 230 teacher education scholarships. The program is aimed to attract specific secondary subject areas and geographic locations and provides opportunities for Aboriginal people or
Torres Strait Islanders to train as teachers. There will be 60 places offered to
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students for primary or secondary teaching subject area. The remaining scholarships will be awarded to other students in the secondary key learning areas of technological and applied studies, mathematics, science and English (for teaching appointments in western and south western Sydney and non coastal rural NSW only) For an information pack or an application please phone 1300300498 or www.teach.nsw.edu.au

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University of Technology Sydney Cooperative Education Scholarship
Program (Bachelor of Information Technology) is looking for students who are in leadership or organising roles at school, all-round achievers with excellent communication and teamwork skills and an interest in both business and IT. This program is valued at $13,000 per annum for 2008, has two 23 week industry placements with two separate sponsor organisations and with a 100% employment rate from this program. For further information on this program contact http://it.uts.edu.au/course/scholarship/bit/
 The University of Sydney has on offer a variety of undergraduate scholarships for school leaversin the following categories: Outstanding Achievement, University of Sydney Access, Commonwealth Learning, Faculty, International students, Sports,
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and others. For full details or any further information visit www.usyd.edu.au/scholarships
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APM Training Institute has on offer a Scholarship Program for 2008, there are four 50% tuition fee scholarships and four textbook scholarships available. Each tuition fee scholarship is worth $7,000 and the textbook scholarships are worth up to
$600 each. Scholarships are awarded based on a submission by the applicant and not on their UAI; the submission is to reflect their suitability to a career in Marketing,
Advertising, Public relations, Event Management, Sports Management & Marketing,
Entertainment & music management or Digital & Interactive Marketing. Scholarship applications close on Friday the 28 th
September, 2007. For any additional information or a scholarship pack email natalie@apm.edu.au
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Boyce Chartered Accountants are offering accounting cadetships in their
Moree, Dubbo, Goulburn, Orange and Wagga Offices for commencement in
February 2008. There is a great flexibility in this program which allows study at a wide range of NSW universities that are located in the major regional centres, flexible work arrangements allowing a combination of fulltime, part time and distance education as well as providing valuable practical work experience.
Applications close on the 28 th
September, 2007 and any further information can be obtained at www.boyceca.com
or careers@boycec.com
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The University of NSW, Faculty of Science is conducting research with potential students. Anyone considering studying Science at UNSW in 2008 or 2009 can participate, with the chance to win $500.00 gift voucher For further information visit http://surveys.ipsos-or.com/wix/p60204328.aspx
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Pilot Aptitude Training Systems (PATS) have a new website which addresses
ADF pilot selection criteria, there is detailed and clear information regarding selection processes and it would be a useful reference source for secondary students who are thinking of joining the ADF. Qantas Airways has also introduced a new cadet pilot program involving initially doing a degree or diploma, then flight training.
This can be accessed on this website http://pats.visualjazz.com.au
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UWS School of Medicine
Students have just completed their first semester at the new School of Medicine at
UWS and there are a couple of things which may be of interest to you:
1. The UWS School of Medicine has issued an S.O.S calling for volunteer patients to

9 assist young medical students as part of the first year of their degree. To help students learn, the school needs up to 50 volunteers with a long term chronic illness that allows them to remain living independently (eg. Complicated diabetes, emphysema). Each volunteer will be interviewed (non-intrusive) by 2 students for up to 1 hour.
Interviews will include a history of the illness, how it is treated (and by whom) and how it affects their everyday life. If you (or someone you know) are interested, please call: Mrs Marine Lye (UWS) on 4620 3370
2. The School is developing a network of Friends of the School of Medicine - people who are interested in finding out about the School, the students and how the community can be involved with the School. If you are interested in becoming a
Friend, please contact medschool@uws.edu.au, with "Friends" in the subject line. An application form and further details will be emailed or posted to you.
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The University of Wollongong Graduate School of Medicine has received
$16.3 million from the Federal Government to fund its rural clinical placement program for the next four years. The GSM was established with the primary aim of addressing the chronic shortage of medical practitioners outside capital cities training doctors to work as general practitioners and specialists in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia. GSM gives students clinical training in doctor’s surgeries, clinics and hospitals in towns across regional NSW, comprising of a short placement during their first year and a year-long integrated community and hospital placement in the third year. This funding will provide operational funds to assist students with accommodation, transport and IT support during their placements. A proportion will also be allocated to upgrading facilities at rural medical facilities and to provide rooms for medical education as well as provide academic and administrative support to the students while they are participating in the program.
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If you have experienced long term disadvantage during the past 12 months then you may be eligible for special consideration for entry to University. Some examples of education disadvantage are; disrupted schooling, financial hardship,
English language difficulty, personal illness/disability. All claims of disadvantage must be proven by submitting supporting documents. Application forms are available from Mrs Brookes. Closing date for Access is 28 September 2007. See me if you have any questions about your eligibility.
I remind you of the absolute necessity to confirm details with each institution, particularly if the information is additional to that provided in the UAC guide.