Careers News – 19 September 2019

APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways Website ............................................................................... 4

Being Paid the Right Amount .............................................................................................................. 4

CAREER EXPLORATION

Do you know about ... Sales Representative, Agricultural and Forestry Scientist, or

Television Equipment Operators? ..................................................................................................... 4

ICT Careers Resource ......................................................................................................................... 5

Skillsroad Website for Career Exploration ..................................................................................... 5

The Year13 Website............................................................................................................................. 5

USQ's Career Exploration Tool for Young People ....................................................................... 5

DISABILITIES

Employment Support through Epic Assist ....................................................................................... 6

QUT: We’re Here to Help—Support, Disability Services, and Accommodation .................. 6

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Access and Equity Schemes for Entry to University ...................................................................... 7

AIS Local Sporting Champions Program .......................................................................................... 7

Applications Open for UQ LEAD Scholarships .............................................................................. 7

Applying for Scholarships at QUT ..................................................................................................... 8

Commonwealth Scholarships.............................................................................................................. 8

CQUniversity Equity and Financial Scholarships ............................................................................ 8

CQUniversity Scholarships Guide ..................................................................................................... 8

CQUniversity Vice-Chancellor’s Pathways Scholarship Program .............................................. 9

Griffith University Uni-Start Equity Scholarships ........................................................................... 9

Griffith University’s Deans Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarships ........................................................ 9

Queensland University of Technology Equity Scholarships ......................................................... 9

QUT Business Scholarships ................................................................................................................. 9

SAE Creative Media Institute Scholarships .................................................................................... 10

University of Queensland Link Program ........................................................................................ 10

University of the Sunshine Coast Equity Bursaries ...................................................................... 10

University of the Sunshine Coast’s Scholarships .......................................................................... 10

USQ Pinnacle Foundation Scholarships .......................................................................................... 11

William Blue College of Hospitality Management: Scholarships ............................................... 11

Year 12 Students Need to Know about Tax File Numbers ...................................................... 11

QTAC AND TERTIARY ENTRY

Additional Criteria for Teaching Applications .............................................................................. 11

Educational Access Scheme (EAS) ................................................................................................... 12

Elite Athlete Entry Adjustment Factor Schemes for Students Applying to University ........ 12

QTAC Application Course Preference Checklist ........................................................................ 12

Questions from Year 12 Students ................................................................................................... 13

Academic, Equity, and Bursaries Scholarship Information ......................................................... 14

Ascension Education Pathway Programs - Medicine,Law, Engineering, Allied Health,

Business.................................................................................................................................................. 15

UNIVERSITIES

CQUniversity

Bachelor of Arts ...................................................................................................................... 15

Certificate and Diploma Pathway Courses ....................................................................... 15

STEPS Information Session. .................................................................................................. 15

Griffith University

GUESTS Trimester 3 ............................................................................................................. 15

Musical Theatre Summer School 2020. ............................................................................. 16

James Cook University (JCU)

Accommodation ...................................................................................................................... 16

GetReady4Uni Program ........................................................................................................ 16

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

ATAR Notes – Free QCE Lectures in School Holidays ................................................ 16

Bridging Programs to Meet Uni Subjects. .......................................................................... 16

Deciding on your next move? Upcoming QUT Career Appointments .................... 16

Entry and Support for Difficult Circumstances ................................................................ 17

Focus on Bachelor of Creative Industries. ........................................................................ 17

Get Ready for QUT – Registration Now Open .................................................................. 17

Help with Decision Making ................................................................................................... 17

Information about Entry to QUT in 2021 and Beyond .................................................. 17

Upcoming Events .................................................................................................................... 17

School Holidays ....................................................................................................................... 17

College Tertiary Preparation Program .............................................................................. 18

University of Queensland

Book a UQ Shuttle Tour ....................................................................................................... 18

Diploma of Agribusiness Management. .............................................................................. 18

Public Health Hackathon ....................................................................................................... 18

Scholarships for Studies in Western Civilisation ............................................................. 18

Women in Engineering Workshop. .................................................................................... 19

Accommodation. ..................................................................................................................... 19

Experience Days - Register Now ........................................................................................ 19

Business, Commerce and Tourism ..................................................................................... 19

Civil Engineering ...................................................................................................................... 19

Need to Meet a Subject Prerequisite for a UQ Course?. ............................................. 19

Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP) .................................................................................. 19

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways Website

This Australian Government-funded website acts as a one-stop shop for information on Australian apprenticeship and traineeships. The apprenticeship and traineeship information is

targeted towards four core groups–

• Students;

• Job Hunters;

• Employers; and

• Industry insiders.

The Student entry point will provide you with the tools and resources needed to explore

apprenticeship and traineeship career pathways in Australia. The Job Hunters page is worth

looking at as well because it includes topics on job hunting and pre-apprenticeships. You can

also use the site to find service providers and training options based on industry groups.

Being Paid the Right Amount

Visit the Pay page of the Fair Work Ombudsman website for information about pay

obligations, including minimum wages and the rules regarding unpaid work. To test your

knowledge about pay entitlements, do the Workplace Basics quiz available on the page.

Do you know about ... Sales Representative, Agricultural

and Forestry Scientist, or Television Equipment Operators?

Sales representatives represent companies to sell their goods and business services to

wholesale and retail establishments. You can work as a sales representative without formal

qualifications however, they may be useful. Training may also be available through VET

(Vocational Education and Training). Click here to read about the tasks, prospects, pathways,

skills and knowledge, and work environment.

Agricultural and forestry scientists advise farmers, rural industries, and government on

aspects of farming, develop techniques for increasing productivity, and study and develop plans

and policies for the management of forest areas. A bachelor degree in agricultural science,

or a science degree with an agriculture major is needed to work as an agricultural or forestry

scientist. Some agricultural and forestry scientists complete postgraduate studies. Click

here to read about the tasks, prospects, pathways, skills and knowledge, and work

environment.

Television equipment operators operate television equipment to record, edit, mix, and

prepare material for broadcast. You can work as a television equipment operator without

formal qualifications; however, they may be useful. VET (Vocational Education and Training)

and university are both common study pathways for television equipment operators. Click

here to read about the tasks, prospects, pathways, skills and knowledge, and work

environment.

ICT Careers Resource

The ACS Foundation has a Careers Foundation website with an interactive career

wheel. Using this wheel, you can explore careers in ICT sectors involving the following

sectors:

• Software;

• Hardware;

• Security;

• Specialties;

• Digital Design;

• Content;

• Industry; and

• Marketing/Consulting sectors.

For example, cloud computing is in the Specialities sector. When you click on Cloud Computing

you will find a list of jobs and courses you could do to gain entry to the jobs.

Skillsroad Website for Career Exploration

The Skillsroad website allows you to do a career quiz, explore occupations and industries,

and learn about study and training pathways. The Apply for Jobs section provides information

about job search skills, including job search techniques, how to write resumé and cover

letters, and preparing for a job interview, as well as a jobs board. The Life Hacks section also

has valuable life skilling information.

The Year13 Website

Year13 is an online resource for post-school options. It provides information on jobs, gap

year programs, job vacancies, studying, money advice, internships, and more. The site has a

Get Advice section with many articles you might find interesting and informative. Visit the

Study section for useful information about industries and occupations.

USQ's Career Exploration Tool for Young People

If you are unsure of what you may like to study, USQ offers a Career Explorer to hone in on

your interests. Try the Career Explorer Tool here.

Employment Support through Epic Assist

EPIC Assist is a disability employment specialist offering support to people with disability to

obtain suitable and sustainable employment. It delivers the Career Start Program, designed

for students currently in Year 12 who have a disability, and funded under the Education

Adjustment Program. This program is delivered at no cost to the student, and aims to assist

students to learn core skills and providing support while transitioning into employment.

The Career Start Program has three stages:

Stage 1: Term 3 and prior to commencing on the DES program students participate in a four-

week course designed to enhance core skills, after which they are assisted to construct a

resume and cover letters. This is delivered at school and are no cost to student or school.

Stage 2: At the beginning of Term 4, students are commenced on the Disability Employment

Services (DES) program, and can sample a range of courses designed to give them an

introduction to their desired career.

Stage 3: Introduction to the wider DES team to actively engage and support the student in

their chosen career field.

For further information or to register your interest, phone 133 742 or

email: hello@epicassist.org

QUT: We’re Here to Help—Support, Disability Services,

and Accommodation

Many students think they won’t receive much support at uni to help them with their studies

and life experiences—but at QUT this isn’t the case. Read or watch the video about the QUT

support services to help students succeed. Students with a disability, injury, or health

condition can make pre-enrolment appointments to discuss support options, and the QUT

Accommodation Service provides advice, an accommodation database, and its top 5 tips for

finding accommodation.

Access and Equity Schemes for Entry to University

These schemes aim to assist applicants who have experienced some form of educational

disadvantage - particularly financial difficulties. Some of these schemes provide bonus points

to aid entry into courses and/or scholarships. Some of these schemes use QTAC’s Education

Access Scheme (EAS) as part of the application process, but check out each university for

details of their Access and Equity schemes.

AIS Local Sporting Champions Program

This program provides financial assistance for young people aged twelve to eighteen years

towards the cost of participating as an athlete, coach, or match official in either:

• an official state championship (endorsed by the relevant national sporting

organisation);

• an official national championship (endorsed by the relevant national sporting

organisation); or

• an international competition as a member of an official Australian team.

To find out more, visit the website.

Applications Open for UQ LEAD Scholarships

Students who experience difficult circumstances or setbacks during their schooling can now

apply for UQ's Leadership, Excellence and Diversity (LEAD) Scholarship. Previously, this

scholarship has only been available to those students enrolled in an Australian state high

school. This year, UQ is pleased to extend this opportunity to students from all schools

across Australia. Each LEAD Scholarship offers financial assistance of $8000 per year for up to five years, a dedicated academic mentor, a support network through non-residential

membership of a UQ college, and priority access to valuable internship and career planning

assistance. Applications for the LEAD Scholarship close on 15 November. Discover more

Upcoming Event:

15 November Applications close for UQ's LEAD Scholarship program

Applying for Scholarships at QUT

Applications for many scholarships are now open. Now is the time for students to explore

the opportunities and apply for any that are relevant. Take a look at:

• QUT Excellence Scholarships (academic and creative industries);

• Sport Scholarships, Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship;

• Equity Scholarships for students facing financial hardship; and

• check out the full range.

Commonwealth Scholarships

There are three types of Commonwealth scholarships:

Student Start-Up Loan – This loan is available to eligible full-time students in higher

education who receive Youth Allowance, Austudy, or ABSTUDY Living Allowance. It is not

paid automatically. You must apply for it. The loan is administered by Centrelink. See the

website for more information about this loan.

Relocation Scholarship – This is an annual payment to help eligible ABSTUDY or Youth

Allowance students with their higher education if they have relocated to or from a regional

or remote area to study. This loan is administered by Centrelink. More information can be

accessed on the website.

Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships - These scholarships assist Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander students from low socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those from

rural and regional areas. They are administered on behalf of the Commonwealth Government

by eligible universities. Contact the institution to which you have applied for more

information.

CQUniversity Equity and Financial Scholarships

The due dates for some of the applications for CQUniversity’s Equity scholarships and

financial support will start from 15 September. To view all available equity and financial

scholarships, visit the CQU scholarships page and filter the Scholarship Category by Equity and

Financial.

CQUniversity Scholarships Guide

Scholarship information is available on the Scholarships webpage. This site has a search

function.

CQUniversity Vice-Chancellor’s Pathways Scholarship

Program

This scholarship program recognises and rewards students who have undertaken and success-

fully completed prior study in one of the following pathway options available at CQU: SUN,

STEPS, TEP, or VET programs. The Vice-Chancellor’s Pathways Scholarship program aims to

assist students with the costs of university as they continue their learning journey by

transitioning into a CQU degree in 2020. It is valued at $18,000 for up to four and a half

years full-time (up to $6000 per year). More information will be available on the Scholarships

page shortly.

Griffith University Uni-Start Equity Scholarships

The Uni Start Equity Scholarships are for students whose ability to achieve has been hampered

by financial hardship or educational disadvantage. Applications are now open and will close

on 13 December.

Griffith University’s Deans Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarships

The Deans Sir Samuel Griffith and the Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarships are awarded to school

leavers with outstanding academic records and high-level leadership and community

engagement. These scholarships are worth from $24,000 to $60,000, and include member-

ship of the Griffith Honours College. Applications for these scholarships close on

16 December. Find out more about the full range of scholarships at Griffith at

https://www.griffith.edu.au/scholarships.

Queensland University of Technology Equity Scholarships

All eligible low-income applicants are encouraged to apply for QUT’s Equity Scholarships

Scheme. Applications for this scheme will open mid-October. Q-Step applicants are

automatically considered for this scheme when they apply for QTAC’s Educational Access

Scheme, Financial Hardship category.

QUT Business Scholarships

The Queensland University of Technology’s (QUT) Business School offers the following

undergraduate scholarships for school leavers commencing their studies in 2020.

• Corporate Partners in Excellence: This scholarship is valued at $36,000 and paid

in semester instalments over three years. It includes two fifteen-week

internships with QUT’s corporate partners. Applications close on 8 November.

• Dean’s Honours Program: Valued at $20,000 paid over four years. Other

benefits include membership of the QUT College of Excellence as well as other

leadership and development opportunities. Applications for Semester 1 2020

will open mid-October. Apply for the B Business (Dean's Honours) through

QTAC.

• Business Academic Excellence Scholarship: Awarded to eligible OP 1–2 students,

valued at $5000 and paid over two semesters. Benefits include membership of

the QUT College of Excellence along with leadership and development opportunities. Applications for 2020 are currently open and close on

15 November.

SAE Creative Media Institute Scholarships

SAE Creative Media Institute offers scholarships to outstanding creative media applicants who

are commencing study in the February 2020 intake. Applications for these scholarships close

on 31 October.

There are several scholarship full-tuition and partial-tuition programs available for 2020:

• Creative Media Scholarships – One full scholarship and three partial scholar-

ships will be offered. These are awarded to current high-achieving Year 12

students who have demonstrated outstanding scholarly ability as well as strong

leadership skills and creative potential. Visit the website for more information and

to download the application.

• Creative Indigenous Scholarship – One full Indigenous scholarship is awarded

to a current Year 12 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student who has shown

high academic achievement, strong leadership skills, and a creative passion. Visit

the website for more information and to download the application.

• Master of Creative Media Scholarships – Two partial scholarships will be

offered to high-achieving postgraduate applicants who have shown their creative

potential with outstanding industry engagement, professional achievement, and

leadership skills. Applications for this scholarship is by invitation only. Visit the

website for more information and to download the application.

University of Queensland Link Program

The UQ-Link Program is for applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage

caused by financial hardship. Applicants are automatically considered for this scheme when

they apply for QTAC’s Educational Access Scheme, Financial Hardship category.

University of the Sunshine Coast Equity Bursaries

USC Equity Bursaries are now open for studies commencing in Semester 1,

2020. Applications close on 30 November.

University of the Sunshine Coast’s Scholarships

USC Semester 1, 2020 undergraduate scholarship applications are now open and will close

on 30 November. USC offers scholarships based on merit, equity (eg financial hardship),

honours, rural and remote placement, sporting achievement, indigenous, and more. You can

apply for most scholarships through one online application. Visit the Scholarships website for

details about the various scholarships available and to access the application.

USQ Pinnacle Foundation Scholarships

Pinnacle Foundation Scholarship applications for 2020 are now open. The scholarships can

help light the spark within and enable recipients to reach their full potential. To be eligible,

students need to comply with the selection criteria and complete the online application form.

Applications close on 15 September.

William Blue College of Hospitality Management:

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, Sydney

campus. Applications for 2020 are now open and will close on 13 December. Visit the

website for more information and to apply.

Year 12 Students Need to Know about Tax File Numbers

Prospective university and TAFE students will need a Tax File Number (TFN). Students who

gain entry to a university or TAFE course must have a TFN to be able to defer their fee

payment through HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP, VET FEE-HELP or a VET Student Loan. These

loans are made on the basis you pay it later through the tax system. So, if you don’t have a

TFN, you won’t be able to finalise a government loan for study. There are several ways to

apply for a TFN. Visit the Australian Tax Office website for details. You need to apply early

as it will take some time to receive your TFN.

Additional Criteria for Teaching Applications

Students applying for teaching degrees are required to complete an online questionnaire and

two 500-word personal statements in addition to meeting subject prerequisites. The Fact

Sheet on the QTAC website will help students with their statement by showing them how to

reflect on why they would make a good teacher. Students upload their completed personal

statements to their QTAC applications. See pages 20 and 21 of the 2020 Year 12 Guide for

due dates for submitting on-time documentation.

Educational Access Scheme (EAS)

The EAS provides adjustment factors for applicants who have experienced circumstances

negatively affecting their studies. When applying for this scheme, it is important to be aware

of the following:

• You lodge your documents for this scheme electronically through your QTAC

application.

• A relevant cover sheet must be completed for each EAS category you apply for.

• In the Financial Hardship category, where a current financial year’s Income Tax

Return is required, this means for the 2018/2019 financial year.

• Applicants who have experienced disruption due to leaving foster care/out-of-

home care are encouraged to apply in the Home Environment and Responsibilities

category. There is a separate tick box on the cover sheet for this situation, with

an additional section to indicate that the applicant is willing to be contacted by

institutions about available support.

Visit the EAS site for more details.

Elite Athlete Entry Adjustment Factor Schemes for

Students Applying to University

Elite athlete programs recognise sporting excellence. Successful applicants have usually

competed at the state, national, or international level in their chosen sport. While many

universities are recognised as Elite Athlete Friendly institutions and offer sports scholarships and

support to athletes, the following universities offer adjustment factors for elite athletes:

• Australian Catholic University’s Elite Athlete and Performer Program;

• Queensland University of Technology’s Elite Athlete Entry Adjustment

Scheme;

• Griffith University’s Elite Athletes Program through the Griffith Sports

College;

• Southern Cross University’s Elite Athletes and Performers Scheme; and

• University of the Sunshine Coast’s Elite Athlete Adjustment.

QTAC Application Course Preference Checklist

Have you submitted your QTAC application? While the final date to apply and to

submit documents for the January offer round is 13 December, it is recommended that Year

12 students apply early. Some courses have early and/or fixed closing dates (see pages 20 and

21 of the 2020 Year 12 Guide). Also, if you are competitive (OP results), you may be offered

a place before the major offer round in January. View the key dates here.

Did you use the ‘desired – back-up - pathway’ plan when organising your

preferences? Go to the QTAC website and scroll down to How should I order my

preferences? for information about this plan. Your sixth preference should be one that you

have a very good chance of gaining entry given its previous adjusted OP/rank threshold and

your results. You also need to check the offer round dates of your preferences and make

changes if the dates differ (preferences need to be chronologically organised according to the

offer round of the courses for which you are applying). Courses you are offered in early offer

rounds can be conditionally accepted and your preferences can be changed for subsequent

offer rounds if necessary.

Have you deleted all wasted courses? Wasted courses include those that:

• You do not meet the entry requirements;

• You would not do if you got an offer for them;

• Are full-fee or located in regional centres about which you have not consulted

your parents/guardians;

• Are too difficult or impossible to commute to given where you live; or

• Are very competitive, and you listed them below much less competitive courses.

Questions from Year 12 Students

Q. I have successfully completed two uni subjects this year. How do I let QTAC

know about this?

A. You need to put the subjects you are doing through uni in the Education and Experience

section of your QTAC online application. The university will provide your results to QTAC.

Refer to page 11 in the QTAC 2020 course guide for more information.

Q. How do I go about adding any extra qualifications to my QTAC application

that I have gained during Years 11 and 12?

A. Any qualifications already in your QCAA Student Connect learning account will

automatically appear in your QTAC application when you apply; you won’t have to add them.

You will have to check your Student Connect account carefully and, if you have a problem,

speak with your Guidance Officer or Career Advisor.

If you have qualifications that won’t be included in your QCAA Student Connect account you

will have to add them to your QTAC application. For more information see Page 11 in the

QTAC 2020 course guide.

Q. I am an international student completing Year 12 in Queensland. Should I

apply for university and TAFE courses through QTAC?

A. For most universities in Queensland, you can apply through QTAC. Check this with the

universities to which you wish to apply. When you apply through QTAC, your application

information will be provided to the institutions to which you applied. These institutions will

make course offers directly to you. This means you can receive more than one offer, usually earlier than offers given to domestic students. Most universities provide specific web pages

for international students.

If you are applying to TAFE you will have to put in a direct entry application.

Q. I heard that the Certificate III I am doing at school could be used as part of

my QTAC application. Is this true?

A. Yes. Up until 2020, additional qualifications may be assessed separately by QTAC when

you apply for tertiary entry. These qualifications include Certificates III and IV; music, dancing

and speech and drama qualifications (eg AMEB completed 7th or 8th grade) or tertiary study

(eg Diploma). Find out more about providing QTAC with this information on page 11 of the

2020 Year 12 Guide.

Q. I have completed AMEB Speech and Drama Grade 7. Will this help my OP?

A. No. However, QTAC will allocate a Rank of 84 (comparable to OP 8 in 2018) for this

qualification. This is a separate score to your OP. The rules of the institutions to which you

are applying will determine if this score or your OP will become the first order or primary

rank for the courses for which you have applied. In most cases, the best score will be

used. Note that you still must meet the course’s prerequisites and entry requirements.

Q. I didn’t study Chemistry in Years 11 and 12. I want to do a course that has

chemistry as a prerequisite at the University of Queensland. How can I pick up Chemistry?

A. University of Queensland has an information sheet on the bridging courses acceptable for

entry to its courses. You can download it here. You can also do a bridging course through

several private providers such as Hubbard’s School.

Q. Does the University of Queensland Subject Incentive Scheme apply to the MD

(Provisional Entry for School Leavers) course?

A. Yes. Click here for more information about this. Scroll to Doctor of Medicine (Provisional

Entry).

Q. Does the Griffith University Year 12 Adjustment Factor Pathways Scheme

apply to entry to its B Medical Science (MD Provisional Entry for School Leavers

course)?

A. No. See the Exclusions section on the Griffith website.

Academic, Equity, and Bursaries Scholarship Information

All scholarship, equity, and bursary scholarships for all universities and private providers can

be found in the Financial Assistance and Scholarship section of this bulletin.

Ascension Education Pathway Programs - Medicine, Law,

Engineering, Allied Health, Business

Ascension are running one-day workshops which allow students to practically taste-test a

university degree before they finalise their QTAC preferences. Workshops include pathways

to Medicine, Law, Engineering, Allied Health, and Business. They will be held at the University

of Queensland, St Lucia campus on 19 October, from 10.000am to 4.00pm. Classes are small,

and cover transitioning to university life, career options, course content, and admission

requirements, and feature tutorial/lecture simulations to give students a practical under-

standing of the degree in which they are interested. The program cost is $90 per student and

is open to Years 10, 11, and 12. Click here to find out more and to register or email Ascension

Education.

CQUniversity

Bachelor of Arts: The Bachelor of Arts provides you with a varied and multidisciplinary

education, as well as the opportunity to gain knowledge in a range of humanities and social

sciences disciplines.

You will experience a variety of perspectives, methodologies, and learning styles, and explore

disciplines that study the way humans recognise, record, and debate human practices,

meanings, and values. This will aid you in developing a contemporary understanding of both the human condition and how society operates. OP17 entry for 2019, offered online or at

their Rockhampton campus, and prerequisite is a pass in Authority English. Click here for

more information.

Certificate and Diploma Pathway Courses: Looking for the right course to

help you find a job, improve your skills, or help you move up in the workforce? When you

choose to train with CQUniversity, you will receive quality education and training.

Their certificate courses are designed with industry input and range from nursing, hospitality,

kitchen operations, commercial cookery, and more. Whether you are looking for entry-level

Certificate I and II courses, or if you wish to upskill with Certificate III and IV courses, you

will be sure to find the level you seek. Plus, with seamless pathways between these courses, you can work towards higher level qualifications. Click here to find out more.

STEPS Information Session: The Skills for Tertiary Education Preparation Studies

(STEPS) course is an enabling course that prepares students for entry to degree programs

at CQU. It could be a pathway for students who do not gain entry to their preferred course

the first time. Other universities may accept STEPS as a pathway to their courses (check with

the relevant institution). CQU is holding an information session specifically for the STEPS

course from 9.30am to 10.30am on 20 September at multiple campuses and on 27 September

from 12 noon to 1.00pm on line.

Griffith University

GUESTS Trimester 3: The Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Studies

(GUESTS) program provides senior students the opportunity to study a single Griffith

university subject while still at school. Current Year 11 students are invited to apply for

Trimester 3 (28 October 2019 – 31 January 2020). Year 11 applications for Trimester 3 are

due by 29 September. Visit the GUESTS website for more details and to apply.

Musical Theatre Summer School 2020: The Queensland Conservatorium,

Griffith University, is running a week-long summer school for students aged thirteen years

and above who have a passion for musical theatre. The workshop will run 9.00am to 5.00pm

from Monday 20 to Friday 24 January at the Burke Street Studios, 8 Burke Street,

Woolloongabba. If you are passionate about singing, dancing, acting, and performance, this is

the event for you. Find out more and book your position on the event website.

James Cook University (JCU)

Accommodation: JCU has an accommodation service that can assist you with

organising on- and off-campus accommodation options. Applications for the on-campus

residential colleges and halls in Townsville and Cairns are now open. Find out more on the

Accommodation website.

GetReady4Uni Program: This program is designed to assist new students with the

transition to university life at JCU. The program’s web page has six modules to help you

settle into university study and living.

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

ATAR Notes – Free QCE Lectures in School Holidays: On Saturday 28

and Sunday 29 September, QUT will host ATAR Notes, presenting free QCE head-start

lectures to students currently in Year 11. The lectures have been designed to help students

go ahead in their subjects, transition to the new QCE system, and attain an ATAR advantage

going into 2020. A range of QCE subjects will be covered, and the event also features advice

about course and career decision-making. The lectures are expected to book out so students

are encouraged to register now.

Bridging Programs to Meet Uni Subjects: Students in Year 11 or 12 who have

a university course in mind, but didn't choose the prerequisite or assumed knowledge subjects

at school, can gain this knowledge through a bridging program before they start university.

QUT offers bridging programs in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics. Assumed knowledge

means that QUT don’t use specific school subjects as entry criteria; however it is assumed

students have this knowledge when they start their study. Students may struggle with their

studies if they don’t have the assumed knowledge. QUT recommend bridging pro-

grams through QUT or other recognised providers.

NB: Bachelor of Education courses have prerequisite subjects that you must have studied in

order to gain entry to the course. To find the assumed knowledge or prerequisite subjects,

check the online course information on the QUT study website. Click here to register for bridging programs.

Deciding on your next move? Upcoming QUT Career Appointments: Considering your next move? Find advice on taking the next step and help in decision-making

around study and careers. Parents and carers can come along and learn how to support

young people to make good decisions about study and careers - Tuesday 17 September, 4:30–

6:00pm, QUT Library (V Block), Gardens Point Campus. Click here to register.

Entry and Support for Difficult Circumstances: The Educational Access

Scheme (EAS) provides students who have faced difficult circumstances prior to studying at

QUT with an OP/selection rank adjustment, which can help them gain entry to their chosen

course. Once enrolled at QUT, there is free, confidential ongoing support relevant to their

situation.

Focus on Bachelor of Creative Industries: The first degree of its kind, QUT's

Bachelor of Creative Industries allows you to develop your own creative niche by providing

diverse knowledge, creativity, and practical skills across a range of selected creative disciplines.

You’ll be prepared for the real world with studio-based learning, skills in entrepreneurship,

real industry challenges, work integrated learning (WIL) opportunities, and links to creative

start-ups. With a focus on transferable skills in enterprise and entrepreneurship, working on

projects with industry partners like Creative Enterprise Australia, Lendlease, Brisbane Power-

house, transdisciplinary studio-based experiences, and a common final year capstone

experience, you’ll have a head start to succeed in a career with flexibility. The 2019 Entry

Thresholds was OP 13/ Selection rank 72; it is a three-year full-time course and is offered at

the Kelvin Grove campus.

Get Ready for QUT – Registration Now Open: Registration for Get Ready for

QUT days across the school holidays is now available online. Come on campus at both Kelvin

Grove and Gardens Point on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 September to check out our facilities,

have questions answered about getting into university, and find out what it’s like to study

at QUT. Register online now.

Help with Decision Making: It’s a big decision choosing what to study at university.

To help with finalising QTAC preferences, you can attend a career workshop, take the Match

My Skills quiz, complete the Kickstart Your Career online course, or make a face-to-face or phone appointment to have your questions answered. Find out more on the Need help

deciding? website.

Information about Entry to QUT in 2021 and Beyond: There are some

changes to subjects and the qualifications (including VET qualifications) that QUT will consider

for entry from 2021 and beyond. To find out more about how the changes will affect high

school students and advice about selection ranks visit the Starting uni in 2021 and beyond

website.

Upcoming Events: Check out the following events in September and October:

• Free lectures about QCE subjects for Year 11 students focusing on key content

with tips and tricks from a past high achiever;

• School holiday design workshops for students who love to think of new ideas,

design and create; and

• International high school day for international students studying Years 11 and 12

in Australia.

School Holidays: See Campuses and Find Out about Entering QUT

Students considering QUT can visit QUT during the school holidays to tour the campuses,

collect course information, and attend a seminar about applying to QUT, upgrading pathways,

life as a university student, study costs, and more. Register now for Get Ready for QUT

College Tertiary Preparation Program: UQ College also delivers a 28-week,

two-trimester program offered on the St Lucia campus. This program has three intakes per

year: January, May, and September 2020. Upon successfully completing the program, students

can use their grade point average and prerequisites attained in this program to apply for entry

into a UQ degree. This program may also be accepted by other universities as a pathway for

entry (check with the relevant institution). Applications are currently open for the January

program and will close on Monday 20 December. Click here for more information.

University of Queensland

Book a UQ Shuttle Tour: This school holidays, you can see the highlights of the UQ

St Lucia campus on a one-hour shuttle tour, departing Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at

10.00am. Led by a knowledgeable guide, tours will allow students to discover UQ's historic

Great Court, state-of-the-art teaching facilities, and student recreational areas. Book a tour,

Diploma of Agribusiness Management: The Diploma of Agribusiness

Management is a one-year, full-time, face-to-face trimester program offered at the University

of Queensland Gatton Campus via blended modes (lectures, tutorials, practical classes).

The program contains ten units of competency, which blend required theory and applied

practical skills. Students will be equipped to undertake a range of careers in the rural business

and technical fields of agriculture, including farm enterprise management, agribusiness

services, rural merchandising, research support, and local government. The next program

will commence on Monday 24 February. For further information, please contact UQ Skills on

(07) 5460 1353 or uqskills@uq.edu.au or discover more here.

Public Health Hackathon: Students in Years 11 and 12 are invited to attend the

upcoming Public Health Hackathon on Monday 30 September from 9.00am to 3.00pm where

teams will work together to solve a contemporary health issue facing Australia. Teams will

be briefed on the issue on the day of the competition and will race the clock to prepare a

recommendation which will be presented to a panel of public health experts from both UQ

and government. Students will rub shoulders with some of the world's leading public health

minds and the winning team will be crowned the inaugural hackathon champions, receiving

more than $,000 in cash prizes and merchandise. Register now.

Scholarships for Studies in Western Civilisation: Students interested in the

humanities will soon be able to undertake two new programs of study and have the

opportunity to apply for one of Australia's most generous scholarship schemes offered by the

partnership between UQ and the Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation. 30 scholarships

of approximately $30,000 per year for the duration of the program are planned to be offered

to students commencing studies in Western Civilisation in 2020. Students will be able to

study Western Civilisation in two ways - as an extended major in the Bachelor of Advanced

Humanities (Honours) or in the new Bachelor of Humanities/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

dual program. Click here for more information about the program and here to register your

interest.

Women in Engineering Workshop: The University of Queensland's Women in

Engineering team facilitates a free hands-on Renewable Energy workshop which allows high

school students to discover new ways to generate power. The workshop is an introduction

to engineering and how various disciplines such as electrical and chemical engineers are

needed to explore and develop alternative and efficient energy sources in real world

applications. The workshops are suitable for Years 7 - 10. See your guidance officer or school

counsellor if you would like to atttend.

Accommodation: UQ has ten residential colleges on its St Lucia campus and a Halls of

Residence on the Gatton Campus. Interested students can organise a visit of these places

during school holidays. Most colleges provide pastoral care, academic guidance, tutorial pro-

grams, community service activities, and inter-college cultural, sporting, and social pro-

grams. Visit the Live UQ website for information about the colleges and to apply. It is

important to apply early.

Experience Days - Register Now

Business, Commerce and Tourism: At these free, interactive sessions, students will

have the opportunity to understand and experience what it means to study, work and succeed

in the fields of business management, commerce, and tourism at UQ. The day will be held on

Sunday 8 September from 10.00am to 1.00pm at the St Lucia campus. Register here

Civil Engineering: Tour the Advanced Engineering Building, engage in workshops, and talk

one-on-one with current students to discover how UQ's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

can provide the technical and professional skills needed to shape our society for a better

tomorrow. The day will be held on Saturday 14 September from 1.00pm to 4.00pm at the St

Lucia campus. Register here.

Need to Meet a Subject Prerequisite for a UQ Course? UQ College

delivers intensive university courses to satisfy the prerequisite requirements for Mathematics

B, Biology, or Chemistry over four weeks from Tuesday 19 November to Saturday

14 December at the St Lucia Campus. Applications close on Friday 8 November. See the

UQ College website for more details and to download the application form.

Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP): Are you looking for alternative pathways

to uni? Applications are now open for the January 2020 intake of the Tertiary Preparation

Program which is delivered by UQ College. The program will commence on 20 January. This

28-week program is a pathway to The University of Queensland where students can increase

their rank and obtain relevant prerequisites for their degree of choice. Applications close on

20 December. Discover more