VIEWBANK COLLEGE CAREER NEWS
Friday 17th July
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Dates to Diarise in Term 3
Introducing Deakin College
Melbourne Careers Expo 2015
What is VET in the VCE?
VTAC Guide 2016
News from Bond University
o Reminder: Bond Scholarships
o Reminder: Biomedicine and Medicine Information Evening
Business Courses at Victoria University
Australian Mining Industry
Secondary Teaching Degrees in Victoria
Open Days 2015
Getting the most out of an Open Days
The National Product Design Engineering Challenge (Swinburne University)
The Remaining ‘At Monash’ Seminars in Term 3
Quick Facts about Victoria University (VU)
Engineering Degrees across Victorian Universities
Dates to Diarise in Term 3
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Melbourne Careers Expo – 24 – 26 July free tickets still available from careers room
University / TAFE Open Days 2015 – throughout August
Year 12 VTAC applications – throughout August and Sept. Commence August 3rd
Introducing Deakin College
Deakin College (formerly known as MIBT) is a direct pathway to Deakin University, providing
students with the experience that supports successful transition to further studies at the
University. Deakin College delivers:
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innovative teaching and learning
a positive student experience
engagement with digital learning technologies
Deakin College offers:
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Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation Program which leads into Deakin College Diplomas or
selected 1st year degree programs at Deakin University.
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Diploma programs in Commerce, Computing, Engineering, Health Sciences, Management,
Media and Communication, and Science which lead into second year Bachelor degrees at
Deakin University.
Deakin College courses are conducted on three Deakin University campuses in Victoria:
Melbourne Burwood Campus, Geelong Waterfront Campus and Geelong Waurn Ponds
Campus. Being located on campus enables students to access and enjoy all facilities and
services, creating a smoother transition to their degree at Deakin.
Find out more by browsing Deakin College
Melbourne Careers Expo 2015
Students are encouraged to attend the Melbourne Career Expo where there will be an
opportunity to speak to a number of representatives from tertiary institutions all over
Australia, as well as participate in the ‘hands on’ Skills Industry Hub if keen.
Date:
Friday 24 – Sunday 26 July 2015
Time:
10.00am - 3.00pm (Friday) and 10.00am – 4.00pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Location:
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Clarendon Street in Southbank
Visit Melbourne Careers Expo to find out more and/or to download and print off a FREE
ticket to the expo!
What is VET in the VCE?
VET stands for Vocational Education and Training, and vocation refers to work or
employment. VET in the VCE programs are designed to give students an exposure to
practical skills and an understanding of what it is like to ‘learn through doing’. So, students
can opt to do a VET subject while completing their VCE and, in most cases, the VET
qualification contributes towards the VCE and the ATAR. Visit VET in the VCE Viewbank
College is a member of the Northern Melbourne VET Cluster (NMVC). This large grouping
of schools offers through a number of host schools a large range of VET subjects that
represent Year 11 and Year 12 studies. The 2016 NMVC Handbook is now available for
students to collect from the Careers Room.
VTAC Guide 2016
The VTAC Guide 2016, with its complete course listings, including selection criteria and
application process will soon be available as an eGuide. It will be available through Apple
iBooks and Google Play Books in late July for an introductory price of $4.99, full details are
soon to be available at www.vtac.edu.au. The eGuide contains all the necessary
information for applying for courses in all Victorian universities and TAFE institutes as well
as a large number of private tertiary providers. A condensed hardcopy of the VTAC Guide
2016 outlining the application process and course listings will be available in newsagencies
no later than the beginning of August at a cost of $12.00. A number of reference copies of
hardcopy VTAC Guides will soon be available in the Careers Centre, but it is suggested that
all Year 12 students purchase their own eGuide.
News from Bond University
 Reminder: Bond Scholarships
It is important to note that applications for the 2016 Scholarship Program for Year 12
students close on 31 July 2015. Visit www.bond.edu.au/scholarships
 Reminder: Biomedicine and Medicine Information Evening
Bond University is hosting a special Information Evening, providing insight into study
pathways and career opportunities in the health industry. Attendees will be able to meet the
Dean of the Medicine program and the Program Head of Biomedical Science as well as other
friendly Bond University staff who can assist with any specific information they may want to
know! The event will also include information about the application procedure for the Bond
University medicine intake for May 2016.
Date:
Time:
Venue:
Tuesday 18 August 2015
6.00pm – 8.00pm
Crowne Plaza, 1-5 Spencer Street, Melbourne
Registrations should be made at Biomedicine and Medicine Information Evening no later
than Thursday 13 August 2015.
Business Courses at VU
Whether you are interested in accounting, finance, human resources, logistics, supply chain
management or even music industry management, we have some of Australia's largest and
most progressive business courses on offer. Our MBA has even been ranked top three in
Australia and eighth in the global Top 20 MBA by London-based CEO magazine.
Victoria University has a large, internationally active business school in Australia. With
course specialisations including accounting, banking and finance, human resource
management, logistics, information systems management, marketing, international trade,
tourism, events, and many more, it aims to help students open the door to their future
career.
Through its strong industry links, workplace learning specialist professional development
units, and industry-expert teachers, VU ensures student graduates are job-ready.
The Centre for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) coordinates workplace learning in two areas
to help Business students prepare for employment:
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Cooperative education or 'Co-op' offers a year of paid, full-time employment as the
third year of a four-year business degree. Students undertake a preparation program
during the second year of study, and enter the workplace the following year.
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Business Integrated Learning (BIL) recognises industry-based experiences such as
relevant project work, part-time employment, a holiday job or even voluntary work
undertaken while completing your qualifications in all Business courses (except
Hospitality and Tourism Management, where Co-operative Education is a
requirement).
Browse Business at VU for more information!
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Australian Mining Industry
“The mining industry is important to Australia. It brings in billions of dollars of export
income. It provides work for over 750,000 Australians. It supports communities all across
the country, today and into the future. We work hard, we look after each other and we
are committed to Australia. Australian Mining. This is our story!”
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Visit Australian Mining Industry and view a number of videos and profiles of men and
women who work in the mining industry!
Secondary Teaching Degrees in Victoria
Unless otherwise indicated* secondary teaching degrees all have the same VCE prerequisites: Units
1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of General Mathematics or
Maths: Mathematical Methods or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics; and a study score of at least 30 in
English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. Unless otherwise stated, these degrees are
also 4-year degrees.
For more details about these courses, their exact prerequisites, their majors and other double
degrees*** they might be linked to, visit VTAC.
INSTITUTION
ACU
FEDERATION
COURSE
Teaching/Arts (Humanities)
Teaching/Arts (Mathematics)*
Teaching/Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts)
Education (K-12)
Outdoor Education
Teaching (Science)/Science*
Teaching (Secondary)/Arts*
Education (P – 10)
LA TROBE
Arts/Education
Science/Education*
Education
CHARLES STURT
DEAKIN
MONASH
RMIT
SWINBURNE
VU
Teaching (Outreach and Community Education)
Teaching (Secondary)
Education (Honours) (Primary and Secondary)
Education (Honours) (Primary and Secondary Health & PE)
Education (Honours) (Primary and Secondary Special Ed)
Education (Honours) (Secondary Health & PE)
Education (Honours) (Secondary)/Arts
Education (Honours) (Secondary)/Commerce*
Education (Honours) (Secondary)/Music
Education (Honours) (Secondary)/Science*
Education (Honours) (Secondary)/Visual Arts*
Health and Physical Education*
Education (Secondary)*
Education (Secondary)/Arts*
Education (Secondary)/Business*
Education (Secondary)/Science*
Education (Prep-Year 12)***
ATAR 2015
59.35 (M)
73.00 (M)
60.60 (M)
70.00 (AW)
70.00 (AW)
61.20 (M)
60.00 (M)
34.25 (MiT)
n/a (Ba)
41.55 (Ba)
77.00 (Ba)
50.40 (B)
50.85 (Mi)
61.25 (M)
62.90 (M)
75.40 (Be)
75.65 (P)
n/a (Be)
75.20 (P)
85.05 (C)
n/a (C)
R.C. (C)
85.45 (C)
n/a (C)
75.50 (Bu)
70.00 (H)
70.05 (H)
71.00 (H)
71.00 (H)
56.00 (FP)
M – Melbourne campus, G – Geelong Waurn Ponds campus, Gi – Gippsland campus, C – Clayton campus,
Be – Berwick campus, AW – Albury-Wodonga campus, B – Bendigo campus, Ba – Ballarat, MiT – Melbourne Institute of
Technology, W – Waverley campus, Mi – Mildura, P – Peninsula campus, Br – Brunswick campus, Bu – Bundoora campus,
H – Hawthorn campus, St A – St Albans campus, FP – Footscray Park
Open Days 2015
INSTITUTION
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne Campus
Ballarat Campus
Australian National University
DATE
TIME
CONTACT DETAILS
1300 ASK ACU
Email: opendayvic@acu.edu.au
www.acu.edu.au/openday
http://www.anu.edu.au/study/events/anuopen-day-2015
1800 074 074
https://bond.edu.au/futurestudents/study-bond/see-yourself/openday-bond-university
1300 269 445
www.boxhillinstitute.edu.au
https://www.cqu.edu.au/calendar/eventitems/graduation/melbourne-openday?SQ_CALENDAR_DATE=2015-08-13
Sun 9 August
Sun 30 August
10am – 4pm
10am – 3pm
Sat 29 August
10am – 4pm
Sat 25 July
2pm – 8pm
Sun 23 August
10am – 3pm
Thurs 13 August
2pm – 6pm
Sat 22 August
11am – 3pm
Sun 2 August
Sun 9 August
Sun 23 August
10am – 3pm
9am – 3pm
9am – 4pm
Sun 30 August
10am – 3pm
16 July
13 August
17 September
22 October
19 November
10am – 6.30pm
Sat 22 August
10.30am – 3.00pm
Fri 7 August
Sun 9 August
Sun 16 August
Sun 19 August
Fri 28 August
4pm – 7pm
10am – 4pm
10am – 3pm
3.30pm – 7.30pm
4pm – 7pm
Wed 29 July
Sat 1 August
Sun 2 August
Sun 16 August
4pm – 8pm
10am – 4pm
10am – 4pm
10am – 4pm
Sun 9 August
10am – 4pm
9925 2260
www.rmit.edu.au/openday
Swinburne University
Hawthorn
Sun 2 August
10am – 4pm
1300 275 794
www.swinburne.edu.au/openday
University of Melbourne
Parkville & Southbank Campuses
Sun 16 August
9am – 4pm
Burnley Campus
Sat 5 September
10am – 2pm
Victoria University
Footscray Park campus
William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Sun 23 August
10am – 3pm
Sun 9 August
10am – 4pm
Bond University
Box Hill Institute
Central Queensland University (Melbourne)
Chisholm Institute
Deakin University & MIBT
Warrnambool Campus
Geelong Campus (Waurn Ponds & Waterfront)
Melbourne (Burwood) Campus
Federation University of Australia
Mount Helen Campus; SMB
Holmesglen Institute
Open Thursday’s – all campuses
JMC Academy
La Trobe University & La Trobe Melbourne
Shepparton Campus
Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
Bendigo Campus
Mildura Campus
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Monash University
Berwick Open House
Peninsula Campus
Clayton & Caulfield Campuses
Parkville Campus (Pharmacy Focus)
RMIT
City, Bundoora & Brunswick Campuses
http://www.chisholm.edu.au/open
1800 334 733
http://openday.deakin.edu.au/
1800 333 864
http://federation.edu.au/futurestudents/study-at-feduni/open-day
1300 MY FUTURE
http://www.holmesglen.edu.au/open
1300 410 311
http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/o
pen-days/register-for-our-next-open-day2015.aspx
1300 135 045
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/openday
1800 666 274
www.monash.edu.au/openday
1800 801 662
https://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/exp
lore/events/victoria_and_interstate/victori
a/university_of_melbourne_open_day
1300 VIC UNI
www.vu.edu.au/open-day
1300 ANGLISS
http://www.angliss.edu.au
Getting the most out of an Open Day
Most institutional Open Days are held in late July and August (see above page for Open Day dates).
However, you are more than welcome to contact an institution to arrange a visit any time.
What happens on an Open Day?
On Open Day you can visit an institution when it’s at its best. Everyone is there – academics,
lecturers, current students and information officers. More importantly, you can talk with academics,
lecturers and current students about what certain courses are actually like, and what is required to
get into them.
Who should attend an Open Day?
Anyone who is considering studying at a tertiary level in the next few years should attend.
Why should you attend an Open Day?
Apart from the opportunity to obtain course information there are many other reasons why
attending an Open Day is a good idea:
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You are going to feel more comfortable arriving at a university or TAFE institute on the first day
of classes if you have been there before.
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What is really involved in the course or courses you are interested in?
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If you have to move away from home, where are you going to live?
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Will you be happier studying in a large metropolitan institution or a smaller, perhaps rural
institution?
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What does the place ‘feel’ like? Is it a bustling environment with lots of activity or a quieter,
more relaxed campus set in landscaped grounds?
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How are you going to get there? Is it close to public transport or should you start saving now for
a car?
If you don’t know the answers to any of these questions, then you should attend an Open Day!
How to make the best of Open Days
To make your Open Day visits fun and informative, here are some pointers:
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Write down a list of questions you would like to ask about particular courses
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Be there early. Crowds tend to develop as the day progresses
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On arrival, get a map from a central point and ask for directions to the relevant faculties or
schools
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Ask questions!
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Don’t spend the day collecting printed information only. Use the opportunity to speak directly
with academics before applications close
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Introduce yourself to selection officers if you feel it is appropriate, but don’t be pushy
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Check out the residential colleges, if available. After all, it is you that will be living there.
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Walk around the campus. Have a good look! See what sporting facilities and other services are
available.
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Enjoy the visit!
The National Product Design Engineering Challenge
Year 12 students who are interested in design and STEM (science technology, engineering,
and mathematics) are invited to join the National Product Design Engineering Challenge. The
challenge asks students to re-imagine a plastic bottle or container so that it has an
innovative secondary function.
Year 12 students who are studying (or have completed) English and Mathematical Methods
(CAS) (or equivalent) are eligible to participate.
The competition closes 24 July 2015 and winners announced on 14 August 2015.
Students keen on finding out more about the Bachelor of Engineering (Product Design)
(Honours) at Swinburne University should browse Engineering (Product Design)
The Remaining ‘At Monash’ Seminars in Term 3
Year 11 and 12 students are reminded of ‘At Monash’ seminars taking place this term and
next, and students who have not yet registered to attend one, are recommended to do so
soon! A reminder that these seminars provide students and parents with an insight into the
courses and career options within discipline areas. The seminars are presented by
academics in conjunction with current university students and graduates, and are held in
various locations across the Caulfield, Clayton and Peninsula campuses. Seminars with the
same title have the same program.
DATE
EVENT
CAMPUS
Tuesday 18 August
Theatre, Performance and Music
Clayton
Thursday 27 August
Science
Clayton
Tuesday 1 September
Teaching (education courses offered at the Clayton Campus)
Clayton
Thursday 3 September Teaching (unique dual sector qualifications offered at the Berwick Campus)
Berwick
Tuesday 8 September
Peninsula
Teaching (education courses offered at the Peninsula Campus)
Thursday 17 September Engineering
Clayton
All seminars commence at 6.30pm and finish at 8.00pm. Seminars with the same title will
have the same program. Exact venue details are available online! Registrations are
essential and can be completed online at At Monash For more information call 1800
Monash.
Quick Facts about Victoria University (VU)
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More than 45,000 students from around the world study at one of VU’s 10
campuses, with its largest one being Footscray Park - VU Campuses
VU has a number of academic colleges including arts, business, education,
engineering, law & justice - VU Academic Colleges
VU has very strong industry connections with over 900 industry partnerships,
including the Western Bulldogs, Western Health, City West Water, the Malthouse
Theatre, the World Health Organisation and various Sports Organisations - VU
Industry Connections
VU has agreements with over 100 exchange partner institutions worldwide - VU
Exchange Partners. Students gain credit towards their degree by studying for a year
or a semester with one of the international exchange partners - VU Study on
Exchange
Each year VU offers free VCE revision lectures to help students prepare for their VCE
exams - VU VCE Revision Lectures
VU is one of only six universities in Australia to offer both vocational training (TAFE)
and higher education with very accessible transition between courses at all levels.
These pathways mean that a student’s dream qualification is within reach,
regardless of their study background, prior experience, or their ATAR score - VU
Pathways
VU is one of Australia’s leading sports universities - VU - Leading Sport University
VU sports students will gain behind-the-scenes access at Real Madrid Football Club
through a new partnership signed early in 2015 - VU Real Madrid Partnership
Within the Law & Justice College, VU offers a number of courses from certificates
and diplomas to postgraduate degrees, giving students more options to achieve their
goals while balancing life and study commitments through flexible pathways - VU
Law & Justice College
VU is one of only two universities in Victoria that offers a course in osteopathy Osteopathy at VU
VU offers the only dermal therapies degree in Australia - VU Dermal Therapies
Degree
VU offers a number of courses linked to clinical practice, and have dedicated clinics
where current students put into practice that which they have learnt. Courses linked
to clinics include dermal therapies, nutrition, osteopathy, psychology - VU Clinics
In 2016 VU intends offering a new 4-year double degree in nutrition/food sciences so
watch this space!
Engineering Degrees
Listed below are a number of engineering degrees offered at most universities in Victoria. Students
should note that unless otherwise indicated* all engineering degrees require at the very least
English or EAL, and Maths: Mathematical Methods (CAS). Courses with an * also require Chemistry
or Physics.For a full list of all courses, their prerequisites and double degrees on offer, visit VTAC
INSTITUTION
Deakin University
La Trobe University
Monash University
RMIT University
Swinburne University
Victoria University
COURSE
Civil
Electrical & Electronics
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Civil
Computer Systems
Electronic
Mechatronics & Robotics
Aerospace *
Engineering *
Environmental *
Mining *
Software *
Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronics
Aerospace
Automotive
Biomedical
Chemical
Civil & Infrastructure
Computer & Network
Electrical
Electrical & Electronic
Environmental
Mechanical
Sustainable Systems
Software Engineering
ATAR 2015
60.30 (WP)
60.55 (WP)
61.60 (WP)
66.90 (WP)
61.35 (M), 64.60 (B)
64.55 (M), 64.55 (B)
60.60 (M), 60.60 (B)
62.00 (M), 62.00 (B)
91.45 (Cl)
91.00 (Cl)
n/a (Cl)
n/a (Cl)
88.10 (Cl)
82.05 (C/B)
90.10 (C/B)
82.50 (C/B)
85.30 (C)
80.25 (C)
90.00 (C/B)
75.45 (C)
75.10 (C)
75.05 (C)
80.20 (C/B)
86.05 (C/B)
78.30 (C)
83.45 (C)
Biomedical
Civil
Construction
Electrical & Electronic
Mechanical
Product Design
Robotics & Mechatronics
Telecommunication & Network
Software
Architectural
Civil
Electrical & Electronic
Mechanical
Sports
85.00 (H)
85.00 (H)
84.95 (H)
83.95 (H)
85.00 (H)
R.C.
80.05 (H)
90.05 (H)
85.00 (H)
56.50 (FP)
53.20 (FP)
50.90 (FP)
50.95 (FP)
52.50 (FP)
WP – Geelong Waurn Ponds, M – Melbourne, B – Bendigo, Cl – Clayton, C/B – City & Bundoora, C – City, H – Hawthorn,
FP – Footscray Park, R.C. – Range of Criteria