INFORMATION BULLETIN - EDITION 14
Queensland
25/08/2014 to 05/09/2014
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Apprenticeships and Employment ........................................................................................... 4
Do you use social networking websites? ............................................................................. 4
How are new university graduates coping in our current economy?................................. 4
Career Exploration .................................................................................................................... 5
Australia’s Careers Online website ...................................................................................... 5
Competitions ............................................................................................................................ 6
Are you an aspiring filmmaker? Win a scholarship to Bond ............................................... 6
Brisbane Open House Photo Competition ........................................................................... 6
Course and Institution Updates ............................................................................................... 7
Be a designer for a day ......................................................................................................... 7
Indigenous Australian Engineering Summer School (IAESS) ............................................... 7
Map My Career Day for School Students ............................................................................. 7
Medicine and Biomedical Science Information Evening at Bond ....................................... 7
Pathway courses at the Australian Catholic University (ACU) ............................................ 7
Photography and graphic design school holiday workshops .............................................. 8
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) updates ........................................................ 8
School holiday workshop for students interested in TV presenting, media or journalism 9
Selected event and due dates for August and September 2014......................................... 9
Snippets from the University of Queensland (UQ)............................................................ 10
University of New England’s (UNE) Early Entry Program .................................................. 11
University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Pathway Programs ........................................ 11
Want to join the circus? ..................................................................................................... 12
Financial Assistance and Scholarships ................................................................................... 13
Art scholarship for Year 11 students.................................................................................. 13
Charlie Bell Scholarship for Future Leaders ....................................................................... 13
Local Sporting Champions program ................................................................................... 13
QUT Law Founders’ Scholarship......................................................................................... 13
Scholarships for girls interested in engineering ................................................................ 13
Scholarships for the hospitality industry ........................................................................... 14
Selected scholarship application due dates for August and September 2014 ................. 14
Supporting Women Scholarships ....................................................................................... 14
University of New South Wales (UNSW) scholarship – Co-op Program ........................... 15
UQ agricultural scholarships .............................................................................................. 15
Gap Year Program News ........................................................................................................ 16
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Camp Counselors USA (CCUSA) .......................................................................................... 16
Gap Medics ......................................................................................................................... 16
Gap Year program information events in September 2014 .............................................. 16
Occupational Information ...................................................................................................... 17
Discover hospitality ............................................................................................................ 17
How long does it take to become a fully qualified medical doctor? ................................ 17
Interested in becoming a park ranger? .............................................................................. 17
Maths jobs .......................................................................................................................... 17
What does a Patent Examiner do? ..................................................................................... 18
Open Days, Expos and Career Markets .................................................................................. 19
Australian Institute of Applied Sciences (AIAS) Careers Open Day .................................. 19
Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo ...................................................................................... 19
FOGS Indigenous Employment and Careers Expo in Brisbane .......................................... 19
Griffith Criminology and Criminal Justice careers information evening........................... 19
MBA and Post grad Expo – for parents and teachers ........................................................ 19
Selected expos, open days and information sessions in August and September 2014 ... 20
QTAC and Tertiary Entry ......................................................................................................... 22
Bonus and special admissions schemes ............................................................................. 22
Course changes since the publication of the QTAC Guide ................................................ 22
Start university while you are still at school ..................................................................... 23
Year 12 QTAC application FAQs ......................................................................................... 24
Study Skills .............................................................................................................................. 27
How to boost your marks between now and your final exams? ...................................... 27
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Appre ntice shi ps and Empl oyment
Do you use social networking websites?
Be cautious about what you put on them. Many employers now use social networking
sites and search engines such as Google to research applicants when they apply for
jobs.
How are new university graduates coping in our current economy?
Graduate Careers Australia’s annual Australian Graduate Survey results for 2013 were
released in late July 2014. The following are some of the findings from the survey.
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71.3% of new bachelor degree graduates who entered the full-time labour
market had found a full-time position within four months of completing their
course. This is down from 76.1 % in 2012.
3.4% of bachelor degree graduates were unemployed, which is 4.4% lower than
graduates without post-school qualifications.
The average starting salary went up from $52,000 to $52,500. This change was
mainly due to an increase in the female median starting salary.
The top earners straight out of university were Dentistry $80,000; Optometry
$70,000; Engineering $64,000; Medicine $60,000; and Earth Sciences $60,000.
93.9% of bachelor degree graduates expressed broad satisfaction with their
higher education experience.
The above information was obtained from the GradStats 2013 publication at
http://www.graduatecareers.com.au/research/researchreports/gradstats/ and ‘The
grad stats are out – and here are the biggest earners’ from the Career FAQs newsletter
at http://www.careerfaqs.com.au/news/news-and-views/.
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Career Expl oration
Australia’s Careers Online website
This website located at http://www.careersonline.com.au/ has a number of helpful
career resources. Of particular interest to students is the Job Seekers Workshop. This
section of the website provides activities to help you develop and explore your career
options.
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Competiti ons
Are you an aspiring filmmaker? Win a scholarship to Bond
The Bond University Film and Television Awards (BUFTA) is a short film competition for
students in Years 11 and 12. The first prize is a full-fee scholarship to study film and
television at Bond. Entries close on 8 October 2014. Find out more at
http://www.bufta.com.au/.
Brisbane Open House Photo Competition
This competition is open to anyone who is interested in architecture. Photos must be
taken during the Brisbane Open House weekend (11 – 12 October) and submitted
before 5 pm on Friday 17 October 2014. See http://brisbaneopenhouse.com.au.
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Cour se and Institution Update s
Be a designer for a day
Billy Blue College of Design is a private college with campuses in Brisbane, Sydney,
Melbourne and Perth. It provides accredited tertiary and certificate level courses in
various aspects of design (e.g. communication, interior, fashion, digital media). The
Brisbane campus will hold a ‘Day in the Life of a Designer’ workshop on Saturday 20
September 2014. See http://www.billyblue.edu.au/news-events/upcoming-events for
more information and to book a place in the course.
Indigenous Australian Engineering Summer School (IAESS)
IAESS will be held from 11 – 17 January 2015 at the University of Sydney. The school
provides an opportunity for Indigenous secondary students who are entering Years 11
and 12 in 2015 to explore the possibilities of studying and working in various fields of
engineering. Applications close on 17 October 2014. Visit
http://sydney.edu.au/engineering/iaess/ for more information and to download a
brochure and application form.
Map My Career Day for School Students
TAFE Gold Coast will hold this career event at its Ashmore campus from 9 am – 3 pm
on Tuesday 2 September 2014. On the day students will have an opportunity to
explore a range of career options through various activities and displays. See your
school guidance officer/counsellor if you are interested in attending this event. Find
out more at http://www.tafegoldcoast.edu.au/.
Medicine and Biomedical Science Information Evening at Bond
Bond University will hold this evening from 6 pm on Thursday 25 September 2014 at its
Gold Coast campus. This event will provide information about study pathways and
career opportunities in the health industry. It will also include information about the
application process for the Bond medicine intake for May 2015. For more information
and to register to attend this event, visit http://bond.edu.au/about-bond/news-andevents/events/index.htm.
Pathway courses at the Australian Catholic University (ACU)
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ACU offers a number of pathways for students who do not gain entry to their preferred
course. These pathways include associate degree, diploma and certificate
courses. Successful completion of the courses can lead to entry to bachelor degree
courses at ACU. Credit into the degree courses may be available. Pathway courses are
available on the Brisbane campus in the following fields of study:
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Educational studies
Business administration
Commerce
Liberal studies
Theology
Social science.
Visit the Pathway Programs website at
http://www.acu.edu.au/courses/2014/other_courses/pathway.
Photography and graphic design school holiday workshops
Design College Australia will be holding the following workshops during the coming
school holidays. The workshops will be held on the college campus at 200 Barry
Parade, Fortitude Valley.
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Photography – 30 September - 1 October 2014
Graphic Design – 2 and 3 October 2014
See http://www.designcollege.com.au/content/school_holiday_workshops.html for
details and to book a place.
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) updates
Return to Study seminars – QUT will hold these seminars for non-school leavers and
mature aged people who may wish to return or commence study at university. They
will be held on the dates below. For more information about these events and to
register to attend, go to https://www.qut.edu.au/study/events.
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16 September 2014 at The Space, North Lakes
17 September 2014 at the Gardens Point campus
18 September 2014 at the Caboolture campus
Discover QUT – If you missed open day and want to find out more about QUT
courses and campuses, this is the event for you. It will be held during the school
holidays at the Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove campuses on 24 September 2014 and
at the Caboolture campus on 25 September 2014. More information about the
event will be on the website at https://www.qut.edu.au/study/events/discover-qut
shortly.
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Academic scholarships seminar – Year 12 students and their parents are invited to
this event to be held from 5.30 – 7 pm on Thursday 2 October 2014 at the Kelvin
Grove campus. The seminar will cover the QUT scholarships available, the
opportunities available for scholarship students and the scholarship application
process. Visit https://www.qut.edu.au/study/events/academic-scholarships-seminar
for more information.
Stay Connected – You can keep up-to-date about QUT courses, scholarships, events
and key dates by subscribing on the Stay Connected website at
https://www.qut.edu.au/additional/stay-connected.
Match My Skills quiz – Having problems selecting courses? This short quiz could
help. It matches information about you with QUT courses. You can access the quiz
at https://www.qut.edu.au/study/undergraduate-study/match-my-skills.
School holiday workshop for students interested in TV presenting, media
or journalism
Media Potential will offer this workshop on 23 September 2014 at the Channel 7
Studios, Mt Coot-tha. See http://www.mediapotential.com.au/tv-presentingcourses/school-holiday-workshops/ for details.
Selected event and due dates for August and September 2014
August
25-31 - National Skills Week http://www.nationalskillsweek.com.au/
27 - University of Southern Queensland Toowoomba Campus Year 10 Careers Day
http://www.usq.edu.au/news-events/events/2014/08/year-10-careers-day
29 - University of Southern Queensland University Year 12 Early Round Scholarships
http://www.usq.edu.au/study/high-school-students/early-round
September
2-3 - Queensland Core Skills Test http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/587.html
9 - Griffith University's Aptitude for Engineering Assessment registration closing date
http://www.griffith.edu.au/engineering-information-technology/griffith-schoolengineering/future-students/aptitude-engineering-assessment
9 - University of the Sunshine Coast Gympie Campus Headstart Program Information
Evening http://www.usc.edu.au/study/study-at-usc/open-day-and-informationevents/2014/september/headstart-program-information-evening-gympie
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10 - University of the Sunshine Coast Sippy Downs Campus Headstart Program
Information Evening http://www.usc.edu.au/study/study-at-usc/open-day-andinformation-events/2014/september/headstart-program-information-evening
12 - Queensland University of Technology’s B Music, B Fine Arts (Dance Performance)
and B Fine Arts (Dance) online registration due date
https://www.qut.edu.au/study/applying/undergraduate-applications/additional-entryrequirements
16 - QUT Return to Study Seminar at The Space, North Lakes
http://www.qut.edu.au/study/events
17 - Return to Study Seminar at Gardens Point Campus
http://www.qut.edu.au/study/events
18 - Return to Study Seminar at Caboolture Campus
http://www.qut.edu.au/study/events
20 - CATC Design School Day in the Life of a Designer Workshop
http://www.catc.edu.au/events
20 - Billy Blue College of Design, Brisbane Campus Day in the Life of a Designer
Workshop http://www.billyblue.edu.au/news-events/upcoming-events
20 - Griffith University Engineering Assessment (AEA) examination in Brisbane and the
Gold Coast http://www.griffith.edu.au/engineering-information-technology/griffithschool-engineering/future-students/aptitude-engineering-assessment
24 - Discover QUT Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove Campuses
http://www.qut.edu.au/study/events
25 - Discover QUT Caboolture Campus http://www.qut.edu.au/study/events
25 - Bond University Medicine and Biomedical Information Evening at the Gold Coast
campus http://bond.edu.au/about-bond/news-and-events/events/BD3_025969
30 - National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) application due date
http://www.nida.edu.au/
30 - Fixed closing date for James Cook University's B Dental Surgery, B Medicine/B
Surgery, B Physiotherapy and B Veterinary Science. Applicants must also lodge the JCU
Application Form by this date
http://www.jcu.edu.au/fmhms/forms/domestic/index.htm
30 - QTAC on-time application due date http://www.qtac.edu.au
30 - Griffith University Admission to the B Aviation cover sheet due
http://www.qtac.edu.au/
Snippets from the University of Queensland (UQ)
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Learning Beyond the Lecture – This booklet provides information on the work
placement opportunities available to students studying health degrees at
UQ. Download the booklet at http://health.uq.edu.au/undergraduate.
UQ Link Program – This scholarship program provides assistance to students who
have experienced educational disadvantage due to financial hardship. Eligible
applicants apply for the ‘Financial Hardship’ category of QTAC’s Educational Access
Scheme as part of their QTAC application. All supporting documentation must be
sent to QTAC by 15 December 2014. Visit
http://scholarships.uq.edu.au/scholarship/uq-link-program for more information.
Careers that started in science – This publication provides profiles of UQ Science
graduates. It can be viewed online from the UQ Science website at
http://www.science.uq.edu.au/career-profiles.
University of New England’s (UNE) Early Entry Program
This program enables Year 12 students to be considered for entry to UNE courses
before their final Year 12 results are available. Applicants are selected on the basis of
information from their school, rather than an OP. Successful applicants receive an
offer directly from UNE in November. Applications for this program close on 30
September 2014. Visit http://www.une.edu.au/study/study-on-campus/get-earlyentry for details of the application process.
University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Pathway Programs
Successful completion of the following programs can guarantee entry to USQ
undergraduate bachelor degree programs.
Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP) – TPP can be completed in one semester via
distance education or on-campus at Springfield, Toowoomba and Fraser Coast
campuses. The program develops writing, computing and general study skills for
further study. See http://www.usq.edu.au/study/degrees/tertiary-preparationprogram#domestic for details.
Tertiary Preparation Program Intensive Pathway – This program is for Year 12
students who haven’t chosen an OP pathway or are not confident of gaining entry to
a degree course. Students study over the summer break. Successful completion of
the program guarantees entry into selected USQ undergraduate programs. Find out
more at http://www.usq.edu.au/study/degrees/pathway-programs.
Foundation Diplomas – These diplomas provide students with an introduction to
university study before undertaking a bachelor degree program. They are available
in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies, Business, Creative Arts, Engineering
and Spatial Science, Science and Social Studies. Links to the diploma programs can
be accessed at http://www.usq.edu.au/study/degrees/pathway-programs.
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Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program (IHEPP) – IHEPP provides a
pathway to university study for Indigenous. Visit
http://www.usq.edu.au/study/degrees/indigenous-higher-education-pathwaysprogram for details.
TAFE plus University – There are two ways to use TAFE studies to gain entry to USQ
courses. You can use TAFE qualifications to gain entry into a degree course, or study
one of the USQ/TAFE dual qualification programs. See
http://www.usq.edu.au/study/tafe for more information.
Want to join the circus?
The National Institute of Circus Arts offers a B Circus Arts as well as Certificates III and
IV in Circus Arts. Applications are online at http://www.nica.com.au/. Entry is based
on the completion of Year 12, an audition, short interview and medical
assessment. Applications for an audition close on 15 September 2014. The Brisbane
auditions will be held at Flipside Circus, 117 Mina Parade, Alderley on 6 October 2014.
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Financi al Assi stance and Scholars hips
Art scholarship for Year 11 students
Year 11 students can apply for the National Summer Art Scholarship 2015
program. The program, which will be held 10 – 17 January 2015, offers workshops and
a behind-the-scenes experience of the National Gallery of Australia in
Canberra. Applications close on Monday 20 October
2014. Visit http://www.nga.gov.au/SummerArtScholarship/ for more information.
Charlie Bell Scholarship for Future Leaders
This scholarship is offered by McDonalds. The scholarship provides up to $15,000
towards 2015 tuition fees. Employees and non-employees of McDonalds can apply for
this scholarship. Applications close on Monday 27 October 2014. For more
information and to apply, visit https://mcdonalds.com.au/page/charlie-bellscholarship.
Local Sporting Champions program
This program provides financial assistance for young people aged 12 – 18 years
towards the cost of competing, coaching or officiating at an official national sporting
organisation endorsed state, national or international sporting championships or a
School Sport Australia state or national championships. To find out more, go to
http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/schools_and_juniors/local_sporting_champi
ons.
QUT Law Founders’ Scholarship
This scholarship at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is available to help
first-year undergraduate law students who face financial hardship. Recipients of this
scholarship receive financial support to cover the student contribution, textbooks or
living costs. The application closing date is 2 March 2015. See
http://www.qut.edu.au/study/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships-and-prizes/qut-lawfounders-scholarship for details.
Scholarships for girls interested in engineering
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Each year, Brown Consulting offers the Dream Big engineering scholarships for Year 12
girls. Applications open in September 2014. See
http://www.brownconsulting.com.au/dreambig for more information.
Scholarships for the hospitality industry
If you are interested in a future career as a hospitality or tourism manager, you are
invited to apply for a scholarship at the William Blue College of Hospitality
Management, Brisbane campus. Applications are now open and should be submitted
by 15 September 2014. Read more at http://www.williamblue.edu.au/applyonline/scholarships.
Selected scholarship application due dates for August and September
2014
29 August - Application due date for the APM College of Business and Communication
scholarship http://www.apm.edu.au/apply-online/scholarships
15 September - Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme:
Undergraduate applications close http://www.acn.edu.au/nahsss_ug
15 September – Application due date for the William Blue College of Hospitality
Management, Brisbane campus scholarship http://www.williamblue.edu.au/applyonline/scholarships
15 September - Peggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme applications close
http://www.acn.edu.au/phmss
30 September - University of New South Wales Co-op Scholarship Program applications
due http://www.coop.unsw.edu.au/
30 September - Application due date for the John Eales Rugby Excellence Scholarship
at Bond University http://www.bond.edu.au/study-at-bond/scholarships/australianapplicants/BD3_027351
30 September – Application due date for School Leaver and Gap Year scholarships at
the University of New England http://www.une.edu.au/info-for/for-highschools/undergraduate-scholarships/school-leaver
Supporting Women Scholarships
Applications for the Supporting Women Scholarships are now open. Scholarships are
available for women to undertake study from the Certificate IV level through to
postgraduate in the fields of Agriculture and Environment, Architecture and Building,
Earth Science, Engineering and Information technology. Applications will close on 10
October 2014. Provisional Supporting Women Scholarship offers will be sent in
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January 2015. To apply for a Supporting Women Scholarship go to
https://www.supportingwomen.qld.gov.au/.
University of New South Wales (UNSW) scholarship – Co-op Program
The UNSW Co-op Program is more than a scholarship. It is a scholarship that
incorporates industry experience, leadership and professional development,
networking and mentoring. It is available for high achieving students studying in the
fields of business, science, engineering and built environment. The scholarship is
worth $16,750 per year for up to four or five years (depending on the course being
studied). For more information visit http://www.coop.unsw.edu.au/. Applications for
this program must be submitted online by 30 September 2014.
UQ agricultural scholarships
In 2015 the University of Queensland (UQ) will award up to ten UQ Merit Scholarships
to Year 12 school leavers who apply for entry to B Agricultural Science, B Agribusiness
or B Science (majoring in Animal and Veterinary Bioscience or Soil and Plant
Bioscience). The due date for applications is 31 October 2014. For more information,
visit http://www.uq.edu.au/study/scholarships/index.html?page=143054.
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Gap Year Program News
Camp Counselors USA (CCUSA)
Applications are now open for Australian students to apply for camp counsellor
positions in the USA for 2015. Find out more at http://www.ccusa.com.au/.
Gap Medics
This program provides overseas clinical hospital work experience programs for
students interested in a career in healthcare. Participants have the opportunity to
observe and learn from healthcare professionals in Tanzania, Thailand and the Czech
Republic. Visit http://www.gapmedics.com.au/ for more information.
Gap Year program information events in September 2014
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3 – World Education Program Australia (WEP) information session from 7 pm at
the Kenmore Library, Kenmore, Brisbane http://wep.org.au/info/informationevenings
17 – Antipodeans Abroad Gap Break information night from 6.30 pm at the
Watermark Hotel, Spring Hill, Brisbane http://www.antipodeans.com.au/infonights.htm
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Occupational Informati on
Discover hospitality
The Discover Hospitality website at http://discoverhospitality.com/ provides an
introduction to the jobs available in the hospitality industry. The information provided
includes case studies of young people working in the industry.
How long does it take to become a fully qualified medical doctor?
The following information is adapted from the My Health Career website at
https://www.myhealthcareer.com.au/medicine/how-long-does-it-take-to-become-adoctor.
It generally takes at least 11 years following entry from high school. Below is an
outline of one pathway, which assumes you complete Year 12 and undertake a
provisional entry medicine course.
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Complete Year 12 and gain entry to a provisional entry medicine course
Complete an undergraduate degree – usually 3 years or more, depending on
the undergraduate degree you choose
Complete a medical course – 4 years (this is graduate entry)
Undertake an intern and residency year – 2 years. Junior doctors spend two
years rotating through different departments in the public hospital setting.
Choose a specialty-training program. This could take up to four or five years to
complete.
Find out more on the Australian Medical Association website at
https://ama.com.au/becoming-doctor-and-bonded-medical-school-places-guideprospective-medical-students.
Interested in becoming a park ranger?
If so, you might like to try out the job by becoming a park volunteer. To find out more,
visit the Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing website at
http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/about/employment/volunteering/startvolunteering.html.
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The Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute has recently released the 2014-15
edition of Maths Ad(d)s. This booklet contains job advertisements with a mathematics
and statistics theme that have recently appeared online. These give an overview of
possible careers available to prospective university students after graduation if they
include mathematics or statistics in their degrees. You can access the booklet at
http://careers.amsi.org.au/mathsadds/.
What does a Patent Examiner do?
People in this occupation are responsible for examining patent applications for
inventions to see if they qualify for a patent. According to IP Australia, a patent is ‘a
right that is granted for any device, substance, method or process that is new,
inventive and useful’. A patent gives the owner exclusive rights to sell the
invention. IP Australia (http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/) is the national patent body
and is the major employer of patent examiners. You can see a video and read a profile
about this job on the ABC Ace Day Jobs website at
http://www.abc.net.au/acedayjobs/.
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Ope n Days, Ex pos and Career Mark ets
Australian Institute of Applied Sciences (AIAS) Careers Open Day
AIAS will hold this event from 10 am – 1 pm on Saturday 30 August 2014 at its Brisbane
campus at Stones Corner. The day will provide participants with information on
careers and courses in natural medicine, massage, beauty, hairdressing and Health and
Fitness. See http://www.aias.edu.au/about/upcoming-events/brisbane-open-day for
details and to book a place.
Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo
This expo will be held on the weekend of 6 and 7 September 2014 at the Brisbane
Convention and Exhibition Centre. A wide range of health and fitness organisations
will be represented at the expo. Many of these offer courses for entry to the
industry. There are competitions for those who are game enough to have a go. Find
out more at http://www.brisbanefitnessexpo.com.au/.
FOGS Indigenous Employment and Careers Expo in Brisbane
This expo will be held on 18 September 2014 at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. It
will provide Indigenous students with an opportunity to meet employers, education
and training providers, as well as former State of Origin heroes. Visit
http://www.fogs.com.au/about/expos for more information.
Griffith Criminology and Criminal Justice careers information evening
Find out about the career paths available to graduates of a degree in criminology at
this information evening to be held from 6 – 8 pm on Thursday 11 September 2014 at
the Mt Gravatt campus. The event will provide an opportunity to speak to graduates
and representatives from employer groups. See
http://www.griffith.edu.au/criminology-law/school-criminology-criminaljustice/programs-courses/high-school-and-community-programs for more
information.
MBA and Post grad Expo – for parents and teachers
This expo will be held from 12 - 7 pm on Thursday 4 September 2014 at the Brisbane
City Hall. Those interested in attending will have an opportunity to meet
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representatives from local and interstate universities. For more information and to
register to attend, go to http://www.postgradexpo.com.au/states/brisbane/.
Selected expos, open days and information sessions in August and
September 2014
August
26 - TAFE Gold Coast Information Session - Services and Business at the Southport
campus http://tafegoldcoast.edu.au/
27 - TAFE Gold Coast Information Session - Trades at the Ashmore campus
http://tafegoldcoast.edu.au/
30 - Adult Tertiary Entry Expo http://www.atee.edu.au/
30 - Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Open Day
http://www.openday.adfa.edu.au/index.html
30 - Australian National University, Canberra Open Day
http://www.anu.edu.au/thoughtleaders/openday/
30 - University of Sydney Open Day http://sydney.edu.au/open_day/
30 - Australian Institute of Applied Sciences Open Day
http://www.aias.edu.au/about/upcoming-events/brisbane-open-day
31 - Australian Maritime College, Tasmania Open Day
https://www.amc.edu.au/openday
31 - University of Tasmania Open Day http://www.utas.edu.au/open-day/
31 - University of Queensland Pharmacy Open Day
http://www.uq.edu.au/pharmacy/begin-your-career
September
4 - MBA and Postgraduate Expo in Brisbane
http://www.postgradexpo.com.au/states/brisbane/
6 - University of New South Wales Open Day http://openday.unsw.edu.au/
6-7 - Brisbane Fitness and Health Expo http://www.brisbanefitnessexpo.com.au/
10 - TAFE Gold Coast Information Session - Health and General Education at the
Southport campus http://tafegoldcoast.edu.au/
10 - CQUniversity Virtual Open Day http://www.cqu.edu.au/calendar
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11 - TAFE Gold Coast Information Session - Creative Industries at the Coomera campus
http://tafegoldcoast.edu.au/
11 – Griffith Criminology and Criminal Justice careers information evening
http://www.griffith.edu.au/criminology-law/school-criminology-criminaljustice/programs-courses/high-school-and-community-programs
13 - Charlton Brown Open Day http://www.charltonbrown.com.au/
18 - FOGS Indigenous Employment and Careers Expo in Brisbane
http://www.fogs.com.au/about/expos
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QTAC a nd Tertiary E ntry
Bonus and special admissions schemes
There are numerous schemes that may help you gain entry to your preferred
course. In general, these schemes allocate bonus selection ranks or OPs to eligible
applicants.
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Special consideration through QTAC - QTAC's Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
helps applicants who have experienced difficult circumstances that have
impacted negatively on their senior studies. The categories of EAS are Financial
hardship, Home environment and responsibilities, English language difficulty,
Personal illness and disability and Educational disruption. Read more about
EAS on p. 35 of the QTAC Guide and on the QTAC website at
http://www.qtac.edu.au/Applying-SAS/EduAccess.html.
Other special admissions schemes - These schemes include:
Year 12 subject bonus schemes
Access and equity schemes
Regional preference schemes
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander schemes
University early entry schemes
Elite athlete schemes
You can access details of these schemes on pp. 35 – 43 of the QTAC Guide and from
the QTAC website at http://www.qtac.edu.au/Applying/SASHome.html.
Course changes since the publication of the QTAC Guide
You can access up-to-date course information from the QTAC website at
http://www.qtac.edu.au/Courses/CourseChanges/guide2015.htm. This site has quick
links to new courses, withdrawn courses, courses with prerequisite and campus
changes and other important course changes. The following are examples of some of
the changes that have occurred since the publication of the QTAC Guide. There are
many more on the website.
New courses
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Associate Degree in Occupational Health and Safety at CQUniversity
Bundaberg, Rockhampton and Brisbane campuses
B Engineering (Honours)/B Science at Queensland University of Technology,
Gardens Point campus
B Psychology (Honours) at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
campus
Withdrawn courses
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B Arts/B Social Work at the Australian Catholic University, Brisbane campus
B Education – Special Education at Griffith University, Mt Gravatt campus
B Paramedic Science at the University of Queensland, Ipswich campus
Course campus changes
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B Health Sciences and B Health Sciences (Nutrition)/Master Dietetics Studies
from Ipswich campus to St Lucia campus at the University of Queensland
Other course changes
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B Engineering (Honours) at the Queensland University of Technology – majors
in civil and construction and civil and environment are no longer available; the
aerospace avionics major is now electrical and aerospace
Start university while you are still at school
The following universities in Queensland offer programs that enable high achieving
students in Years 11 and/or 12 to have a university experience through studying a
university subject. The subjects may be free and may provide credit towards a
university degree and/or guaranteed entry to a degree at the end of Year
12. Successful students of these programs may gain a bonus under the Year 12 Bonus
Rank Scheme. Successful study under these programs also counts towards a student’s
Queensland Certificate of Education. Entry to these programs must have the support
of your parents/guardian and your school.
CQUniversity has a Start Uni Now (SUN) program for students in Years 11 and
12. Students who pass at least one SUN subject may be eligible to apply for
direct entry into an undergraduate degree at CQUniversity at the completion of
Year 12. Applications for Term three (17 October 2014 – 20 February 2015) will
close on 13 October 2014. See http://www.cqu.edu.au/study/who-am-i/schoolleaver/start-uni-now-sun for more information.
The Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Study (GUESTS) program is offered
to students in Year 12. Through this program students who successfully
complete one university subject are eligible to receive a guaranteed offer of
entry to a wide range of Griffith undergraduate degree programs. Year 11
students can apply for the Summer Semester 2014 or Semester one
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2015. Applications close on 15 October 2014. See
http://www.griffith.edu.au/pathways/guests-program for more information.
The Queensland University of Technology’s Start QUT Program is offered to
students in Year 12. The application due date for Semester one 2015 is 31
October 2014. Students may receive credit for their Start QUT studies when they
commence a degree program at QUT at the completion of Year 12. See
https://www.qut.edu.au/study/high-school-programs/start-qut for more
information.
The University of Queensland offers an Enhanced Studies Program (ESP) for
students in Semester one of Year 12. ESP students who later enrol in a relevant
UQ degree may receive credit for their completed course. Applications for 2015
close on 31 October 2014. See http://www.uq.edu.au/esp/ for more
information.
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) has a Head Start Program for
students in Years 11 and 12. This program is offered at USQ’s Toowoomba,
Springfield and Fraser Coast campuses or via distance education. Applications for
Semester three 2014 close on 27 October 2014. Applications for Semester one
2015 close on 9 February 2015. See http://www.usq.edu.au/headstart for more
information.
The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) has a Headstart Program for students
in Years 11 and 12. Applications for Semester one 2015 close on 24 October
2014. See http://www.usc.edu.au/study/courses-and-programs/headstartprogram-year-11-and-12-students for details.
Year 12 QTAC application FAQs
When are QTAC applications due? - The on time due date for QTAC applications for
the 2014/15 offer rounds is 30 September 2014 (during the school holidays). A late fee
of $130 will apply after this date. The QTAC application is an online application on the
QTAC website at http://www.qtac.edu.au/. You need your LUI (or IB number) and PIN
(day and month of birth) to begin your application.
What if I change my mind after this date? Can I change my preferences? - Yes. Year
12 applicants have until 7 January 2015 to review and change their preferences for
most courses (except those with a fixed closing date, see p. 5 of the QTAC Guide)
before the major offer round on 15 January 2015. You change your preferences by
going back into your application through the Current Applicant login. You have three
free change sessions. Four or more change sessions will incur a fee. See
http://www.qtac.edu.au/Applying-CurrentYr12/Feesyr12.html for information about
fees.
Will I know my OP before the last date to change preferences? - Yes for courses
offered in the January offer round. The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment
Authority (QCAA) will mail Year 12 results on the 19 December 2014. Students can
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wait for these results to arrive in the mail or access their OP from their Learning
Account on the Student Connect website (https://studentconnect.qsa.qld.edu.au/) on
20 December 2014. You will need your LUI and PIN to enter your Learning Account. It
is advisable to check out your Learning Account well before this date.
I am OP ineligible. When will I get my rank? - You can find out your OP ineligible
selection rank by going into your application on the QTAC website (enter through the
Current Applicant login) on 30 December 2014. You will only receive your rank
through QTAC. The QCAA will not give it to you when you receive your Year 12
results. If you are not a QTAC applicant, you can phone QTAC on 1300 467 822 to find
out your OP ineligible selection rank.
How difficult is the QTAC application? - Year 12s use the Twelve to Tertiary
application located on the Online Services page of the QTAC website. The application
fee is $34 (see the ‘Fees’ section on the QTAC website at
http://www.qtac.edu.au/Applying-CurrentYr12/Feesyr12.html). There are a number
of resources on the QTAC website to prepare you for the application. These include:
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‘How to Apply’ movie on the Online Services page of the QTAC website
‘How to Apply’ information sheet on the QTAC website at
http://www.qtac.edu.au/Applying-CurrentYr12/Introduction.html
A demonstration application on the Online Services page of the QTAC
website. Click on ‘View Demonstration’.
What if I have a problem with my application during the school holidays? - First check
the ‘Frequently asked questions’ from the left hand menu on the Online Services page
on the QTAC website. If this does not solve the problem, ring or email QTAC. All
contact information for QTAC is on p. 1 of the QTAC Guide. You need to be patient as
QTAC is very busy at this time of the year and you will be placed on a
queue. Consequently, it is unwise to wait until the last minute to do your application.
How should I organise my preferences? - There are a number of resources to help you
with this. They include:
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‘Preferences’ section on p. 56 of the QTAC Guide
‘Ordering your preferences’ movie on the Online Services page of the QTAC
website
‘Ordering preferences’ information sheet on the QTAC website at
http://www.qtac.edu.au/InfoSheets/OrderingPreferences.html
How many courses will I be offered? - You will be offered one course at any given
offer round through QTAC. This course will be the highest on your list of preferences
where you meet all the requirements (prerequisites and merit). Consequently, it is
very important to list your courses in strict order of your preference.
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Study Skills
How to boost your marks between now and your final exams?
The ‘What degree? Which University?’ website at
http://www.whatdegreewhichuniversity.com/Survival-Guide/SurvivingHighschool/Post-Trial-Exam-Tips-how-to-boost-your-marks-betwe.aspx lists tips for
gaining better marks in your final exams.
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officers. Every effort has been made to ensure the information provided is accurate and up-todate at the time of publication.'
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community of the school that has purchased membership to Options Career Information.
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