Careers 2014

CAREERS ECHUCA-MOAMA

EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT 2014

A helpful guide to selecting and applying for education, apprenticeships & employment.

Opportunities.

Career options.

It’s a great place to start.

If you’re looking for a career in the hospitality or club industry, look no further than Echuca-Moama’s premier entertainment venue. Moama Bowling Club.

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Moama Bowling Club partner with reputable Registered Training Organisations to conduct NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) and Responsible Conduct of Gaming (RCG) at the Club. Call or visit Customer Service for bookings and course time tables.

Moama Bowling Club offers careers in all facets of the club industry including Administration, Marketing, Sports, Gaming, Food & Beverage, Functions, Maintenance and much more. Moama Bowling Club are an employer of choice encouraging an excellent work/life balance.

We offer apprenticeships and traineeships in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality, Greenkeeping, Sports & Recreation, Administration and much much more. These traineeships offer unique and exciting opportunities in a world class environment. Earn while you learn.

For all employment and training details FreeCall 1800 806 777 or visit www.moamabowlingclub.com.au 6 Shaw Street, Moama NSW 2731 2 CAREERS, EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT 2014

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Proven track record Moama Bowling Club is an award winning multipurpose dining, conference, entertainment and sporting venue with a proven track record in offering outstanding hospitality career opportunities for its workforce.

Deliberate focus and attention is placed on attracting talented people into the Moama Bowling Club fold and on ensuring they are afforded every opportunity to reach their true potential.

The Learning, Innovation and Development program was initiated by the club in 2010 as a training model designed to foster a culture of life-long learning, growth and opportunity – and the results have been remarkable.

CVGT as an apprentice chef with the Outback Academy and two others are registered with AFL Sportsready – one as a full-time Sport and Recreation trainee and the other as a part-time school based trainee with the AFL Sportsready Indigenous program.

in a wide range of settings including on the job, in the classroom and through study tours of venues such as the James Squire Brewhouse, the Everleigh Cocktail Bar, Crown Casino, Etihad Stadium, RACV Club, the Grand Hyatt and the Yarra Valley wine region.

The Outback Academy is an accredited hospitality training and job placement support program for indigenous men and women.

As part of the program, trainees are also invited to participate in networking events run by the Murray Business Network where they have been exposed to top-level guest speakers including Kevin Sheedy, Paul Clitheroe and 2010 Young Australian of the Year Brad Smith.

AFL Sportsready is a not for profit employment and education company that matches willing trainees with host employers to deliver formal education that results in recognised qualifications from Certificate II through to Diploma.

This year Moama Bowling Club has 12 employees participating in the program including five new Certificate III in Hospitality trainees and three Certificate IV in Hospitality trainees.

Moama Bowling Club’s Learning, Innovation and Development program is supported through a partnership with Wodonga Tafe - a registered training organisation which is highly regarded for its hospitality credentials.

Moama Bowling Club is also acting as host employer to three new trainees in 2014.

One is registered through

The partnership ensures participants receive flexible training

Trainees also undertake etiquette sessions with one of Australia’s most recognised and respected etiquette experts to help them improve the impression they create at work functions, business meetings and external events.

become future leaders of the club.

It is a unique training model in which participants can study, learn on the job and earn an income at the same time.

Moama Bowling Club offers traineeship positions in commercial cookery, hospitality, administration, greenkeeping and sports and recreation all year round for full-time, part-time and casual employees.

Application forms are available from the Customer Service desk or online at www.moamabowlingclub. com.au and enquiries can be made to the ER department on 1800 806 777.

The over arching goal of the Learning, Innovation and Development program is to support trainees to work their way through each certificate and to ultimately

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INNOVATION is in Byford Equipment’s DNA

International Leaders in the road transport industry,

our current project is to expand our product range of tankers in the way of the PBS (Performance Based Standard) Maxless design which will provide the owner with a huge commercial advantage, max payload, max access, less axles and less swept path.

Traditional product range includes the use of carbon and stainless steel, duplex metals and aluminium for Road Transport Vehicles (including ‘B’ Double, B Triple and Road Trains to the relevant ADR regulations), bulk storage silos for milk, wine and chemicals designed to AS1210, AS1692 and API650 with high and low pressure pre-formed cavity plates.

Business expansion: After expansive world research Byford were selected and approached to join a major dairy focussed business in a joint venture to build Tankers in China for the Chinese’s growing dairy industry.

Byford Equipment – Industry Awards We are proud to be recognised by our peers in the road transport industry for the following recognition: 2008 & 2014 International Trailers, Truck & Equipment Show Winner - Best Stand - Customer Service Approach Exhibiting Company.

2005 Powercor Australia & Campaspe Murray Business Achievement Awards Winner - AusIndustry Manufacturing Category.

Setting up business in the Murray region has given us a competitive advantage and influenced major growth for our company. Murray Shire has been key to our success in the region and I appreciate their support

WHO ARE WE? As a sideline to their dairy business, in 1975 Gary & Irene Byford began repairing milk tankers for Kraft Foods. Demand for their services grew and a few short years later operations moved from the farm shed to a purpose built manufacturing plant in Strathmerton.

Today Byford Equipment are located in Moama and employ over 80 staff.

By staying close to the dairy industry and listening to the operational and safety needs of their customers, in the early 80’s Byford Equipment pioneered a number of innovations in milk transport that remain industry standards. From increasing tanker capacity from 9,500 to 17,000 at minimal additional cost in 1983. To the introduction of bottom entry man-ways and automatic fail safe breathers in milk tankers in 1984. To the inclusion of the first computerised milk volume metering equipment in Australia ten years later.

Over 35 years Byford Equipment has proven to be a leader in the design and fabrication of stainless steel, duplex metals and aluminium equipment for the food, wine and chemical industries.

Byford Equipment constantly strive to be the industry benchmark in innovation, quality, productivity, and service.

Byford Equipment creates innovative solutions for the transport and storage of milk, wine, water, bitumen, chemicals, liquid fertiliser, grain, gypsum and stockfeed. Working closely with operators to design, fabricate and repair tankers, silos and vessels of some of Australia’s leading names in the food, wine and chemical production industries.

Our stainless steel tankers, vessels and silos are smarter, cleaner, better looking and easier to operate. Designed and manufactured for the toughest of terrain.

Byford Equipment credit the years of demonstrated delivery of innovative solutions for milk, wine and chemical storage and transport to their greatest asset - their people. Byford Equipment offer a variety of roles in their expanding metal fabrication and production environment including Apprentices, Boilermakers, Welders, Engineers, Designers/Drafts People and Project Managers.

Managing Director Gary Byford can still be spotted at truck stops talking to operators about their tankers to find out how to make their job quicker, easier, safer and more comfortable.

- Gary Byford

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Welcome!

Whether it be picking a university to attend, selecting a course or navigating paperwork - it can be a headache to figure out the road ahead once you’ve left school.

This year’s Careers, Education and Employment magazine explores how to prepare for university life, how to choose a VCE study program, how to understand educational jargon and how to pick a university that will suit your needs.

We’ve also got advice on finding your potential and information on a range of education and employment providers.

Knowledge is power - and the more information you can arm yourself with now will equip you to make positive and wellthought-out decisions.

If you’re heading to university, visit if possible, take note of course details, find out more about the lecturers, pick something that you’re passionate about, check out the support networks and trust your instinct.

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If you’re starting out on a given career path, find out about apprenticeships, internships or even voluntary work.

Find your potential......................................7

Having a passion for what you do and being excited about your line of work can count for a lot.

Here to help..............................................9

Remember also that career development is a lifelong journey.

20 Things to do before you start University.......9 What is HECS?......................................... 15 What you need to pack for university............. 19

It’s important to keep learning and challenging ourselves as we go.

So many choices....................................... 20

Many workplace roles are also evolving, providing more new and exciting options than ever before.

Which University is right for me?.................. 21

I hope our Careers and Education magazine gives you a starting point for some of the big decisions and guides you towards the start of a successful career.

Rhiannon Horrell, Editor

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The age of experience Bendigo TAFE and Echuca Regional Health have formed a positive partnership delivering a course that opens the door for an exciting career in a growing industry.

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endigo TAFE Echuca Campus is very pleased to offer the dual qualification Certificate III in Aged Care and Certificate III in Home and Community Care. To make this offering possible we have partnered with Echuca Regional Health. With our high quality education and training and utilising their state of the art facilities, it is the perfect setting to teach this course.

If you live in Echuca and want to study this qualification, you can now study in your home town and you’ll have the best environment to get started.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics indicate that one quarter of the Australian population will be aged 65 and over by the year 2060.

With an increasing demand for workers in aged care, this is an exciting field to enter with solid job prospects; career opportunities are broad in settings such as aged care facilities, home and community care (HACC) services, private homes and disability support facilities.

“This course will teach you how to support and care for elderly people in a range of aged care facilities and apply theory to practice during industry placement.” said Cathy Moon, Bendigo TAFE teacher.

A personal care worker provides personal, physical and emotional support to older people who require assistance with daily living.

“Our classes are very interactive incorporating theory, role plays and simulated activities.

You will perform a range of activities supporting residents with personal care, health and wellbeing.” Adds Ms Moon.

“The training covers topics such as dementia, palliative care, first aid, disability, oral health, personal care, occupational health and safety, food services and infection control. “ said Ms Moon.

Many rewards come from working with elderly people, they have a wealth of knowledge and there is so much you can learn from their many years of experience. As a care giver you can make a real difference in their life and very often be the highlight of their day.

If you see yourself as a caring person and want to make a difference in someone’s life call our friendly staff at the Bendigo TAFE Echuca Campus and enrol today.

Phone on 03 5434 1333 and visit our website for more course details http://bit.ly/echuca

Echuca Campus

Start your career in aged and home care Study with Bendigo TAFE in 2015.

Do you want to work with older people at home or in an aged care facility?

We offer a dual qualification, designed for people who wish to work in the rapidly growing home and aged care industry.

Statistics clearly show that the demand for aged care workers will increase dramatically, especially for those with home care qualifications. Bendigo TAFE’s dual qualification creates many and varied career opportunities for aged care and home care workers.

Enrol for 2015. Call, go online, or visit us at the corner of Hare and Darling streets, Echuca.

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RTO identifier 3077 CRICOS provider number 03059A Some or all of this training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding

Find your potential You have a unique purpose. Discovering the answers to these questions will allow you to align yourself with that purpose and bring real magic into your life.

Self-knowledge is the greatest knowledge that you will ever acquire. Why? Because your ability to fulfill your unique internal drive will determine your ability to fulfill your potential, which in turn determines the quality of your life.

The questions below are designed to help to know yourself deeply and find what is truly important to you. We all have an unexpressed potential; the exercises are specifically designed to help you find yours.

1. What do I absolutely love in life?

List anything that you love about the world and the people in your life. Think about any activities that get you excited and enthusiastic and make you feel most alive.

This can be absolutely anything: music, sports, cooking, teaching others, learning, watching movies—anything. Within your love for these things lies deep passion.

2. What are my greatest accomplishments in life so far?

List all of the moments that you are

proud of as well as the times that you’ve succeeded. To have accomplished these, you would have used some of your key strengths. See if you can identify why you succeeded. Also, list any activities, hobbies, or anything else that you do that you complete with ease. Within these lie greatest strengths.

you would live.

3. What would I stand for if I knew no one would judge me?

5. What would I do if I had one billion dollars?

List everything that you would do if you weren’t afraid, even your wildest dreams.

This will help you discover your greatest values.

List everything that you would really love to do if you had all the money in the world. Okay, so you would probably travel the world, buy a house or two, and give some money to your family. Then what would you do with your time?

4. If my life had absolutely no limits and I could have it all and do whatever I wanted, what would I choose to have and what would I choose to do?

Describe your ideal lifestyle. List what you would do throughout the day if you knew that you were bound to be successful, what kind of person you would be, how much money you would earn, and where

This question allows you to realize who you would truly want to be if there were no limits. By aligning with this you can begin working towards the life that you truly want to create. Know that you wouldn’t have a desire if you didn’t also have the ability to fulfil it.

This question helps you to think without limitations. When we are able to remove limitations and boundaries, we can discover what we really want to do.

qualities that you admire about these people. Think about what really inspires you in this world. What you admire about others is also a quality that is in you. Know that you admire someone because they have similar qualities to you.

Taking the time to answer these question will change your life. The more that you can implement your passions, strengths, values, desires, and motivations into your days, the happier your life will become!

You can study to become a doctor, lawyer, teacher, or anything else, but this knowledge will only take you so far.

Meanwhile, discovering the deep wisdom of self-knowledge will ensure that your life is far more meaningful and fulfilling.

I’ve got a feeling that is what Einstein meant when he said “Information is not knowledge.” http://tinybuddha.com/

6. Who do I admire most in the world?

List your greatest inspirations and the

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ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE ECHUCA

A Place to Grow…

A Healthy Start

Students at St Joseph’s College have the best of both worlds – an engaging, modern community of learning in a setting of historical and cultural significance.

Having just celebrated our 128th birthday, students know that St Joseph’s College holds a special place in the hearts and minds of our local community.

It’s hard to miss the exciting and HUGE new building being constructed on the St Joseph’s campus. Named the ‘Oak Centre’ in tribute to the historic Oak tree it sits alongside, the building houses a Gymnasium, state of the Art Music Centre, three modern classrooms and an Allied Health Trade Skills Centre, featuring a three-bed teaching ward.

In our beautiful heritage buildings, students look forward to courses that meet their needs and expand their horizons. These tools offer students even greater possibility in terms of tapping into student passions, and especially the people and courses that can bring their dreams to life.

With VCE, VET and VCAL at their fingertips, all pathways are open for our students, and the College is proud of the amazing achievements of our Alumni, who are trailblazing great careers all around the world!

Pastoral Care begins with the individual, and emphasizes the role we each play in building a community that is kind, caring and focused on growing everyone into the best person they can possibly be.

Parents share in the educational and pastoral events of the College, and with 24/7 online access to their son’s/ daughter’s progress, they feel encouraged to get involved in their child’s education in

The Allied Health Course provides a unique opportunity for our students to prepare for a career in the Health Industry. Supported

by Echuca Regional Health and Victoria University, students can undertake courses which provide fast-track entry in many University Degrees. Recent graduates have

now begun their further study in Medicine, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Paramedics and even Dentistry.

The new facility offers students even more opportunities to begin their studies in this important field, including a specific set of training resources to build their skills for uniquely rural situations. “It’s the most important and informative subject I study” says Year 11 student Bianca, “I’m preparing for my future and I know my future University will ‘fast-track’ me, based on the units I complete here...Mum loves it for that reason too!”

St Joseph’s College Echuca Where young people flourish …

Families of all faith traditions welcome.

Contact our Enrolment Officer for an information pack Mrs Rhonda Battye: rbattye@sje.vic.edu.au www.sje.vic.edu.au

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Pictured: Geraldine with student Tailah Clifford

Here to help St Joseph’s College Echuca House Leader Geraldine Ryan is an integral part of a strong team dedicated to ensuring all students build the requisite skills to pursue the vocation of their choice.

The College has an excellent reputation as a school which prepares its students for a wide range of career options including university courses, apprenticeships and traineeships or general entry to the workforce.

Arriving at the College in 2003 after teaching in South Gippsland, Ryan is quick to say how much she enjoys her job. ‘‘Working with young people and assisting them to attain their goals makes it all worthwhile,’’ she said. ‘‘I always stress to students the need to be aware that hard work is the essence of achievement.’’

All students at the College are well prepared to tackle VCE studies. ‘‘The process actually starts in year 10 with our involvement in Beacon, the Work Experience program and a careers camp in Melbourne late in the year.’’ ‘‘We involve parents in the process when subject selection comes about to ensure realistic decisions are made.’’

Geraldine Ryan works closely with the Careers teacher Beth Crossman to deal with concerns that may arise in the senior years. ‘‘We work closely with students as regards subject selections and as the year progresses we focus heavily on

the VTAC application process to ensure the best opportunities are presented to them.’’

This includes applying for courses, ordering preferences, special entry consideration and scholarship applications.

Another initiative is the Life Post School Day for VCE students which utilises various experts in the areas of financial management, accommodation options, accessing Centrelink and a range of challenges students may face after leaving the College. Past students also play a role on the day sharing their post school experiences.

Geraldine Ryan’s enthusiasm for her role

is infectious. ‘‘I delight in seeing students develop their own level of confidence which affords them a seamless entry to tertiary education or the workforce,’’ she added. ‘‘And it is fantastic to share in their excitement when they succeed.’’

Many past students return to the College for informal visits and share their stories with their teachers. ‘‘It is a great feeling to know they want to tell how things have panned out post-school.’’ ‘‘It is also incredibly rewarding to know we have played a large part in their successful journey.”

20 Things to do before you start University • Clean out your closet

• Get a haircut

• Discuss a budget with your family

• Get organized

• Go to orientation

• Become a social media butterfly

• Get familiar with your university suburb/ town

• Frequent your favourite local restaurants

• Go on a road trip with your friends

• Broaden your eating horizons

• Spend time with your parents0

• Register for classes

• Pamper yourself

• Cook for your family

• Buy your textbooks

• Research your school’s extracurriculars

• Make an appointment with your doctor

• Learn how to (quickly) get ready in the morning

• Create a photo collage with your BFFs

• Learn how to do laundry

But above all things...

You should relax over the summer and have fun. Take in your family, your house and don’t sweat the small stuff.

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ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE

At A Glance Over its lifespan of 121 years, St Patrick’s College has built a reputation as regional Victoria’s leading Catholic day and boarding secondary college for boys.

It would be fair to say the College has never been healthier or more highly respected.

Offering classes from Year 7 to Year 12, St Patrick’s was opened by the Christian Brothers in 1893 and today educates nearly 1400 students from across Victoria and Australia. Full-time and weekly boarding places, and scholarships, are available for students from Year 9 to Year 12.

Headmaster Dr Peter Casey said “St Patrick’s College was proud to follow the traditions of the founder of the Christian Brothers, Blessed Edmund Rice, as it strives to raise fine boys to the status of great men.”

“Our culture at St Patrick’s is really built around the four pillars of faith, tradition, excellence and joy,” Dr Casey said.

“They are central to our ambition to produce the finest young men possible who will venture forth into their community as leaders for a positive hope-filled future.”

The College is proud of its teaching staff who specialise in boys’ education. It boasts an ever-broadening variety of curricular and co-curricular opportunities for all students.

“St Patrick’s has a strong reputation for producing excellent academic results but we also take pride in the work our students do on the sporting field, in the concert hall, on the stage and, particularly in the social justice work,” Dr Casey said.

“Providing so many opportunities to broaden boys’ talents and experiences helps ensure that when they graduate they do so as exceptionally well-rounded, communityminded individuals.”

In the past decade, the College has embarked upon a massive capital works programme on its 11-hectare site to provide a modern technologically-savvy learning environment.

St Patrick’s College 1431 Sturt St, Ballarat Phone:5331 1688 or Email: info@stpats.vic.edu.au Website: www.stpats.vic.edu.au

Be Part of Something Great ST CATHERINE’S SCHOOL

Boarding with us Located in the inner Melbourne suburb of Toorak, St Catherine’s is a day and boarding school for girls. It has a population of 720 students from the Early Learning Centre to Year 12, with up to 50 students from local, rural and international communities calling the Boarding House, Illawarra, home.

As part of the St Catherine’s boarding experience, students are given the opportunity to get to know each other and all that Melbourne has to offer as part of organised weekend activities, including visits to galleries, markets, beaches and cinemas. “Under the supervision of one of our Boarding Staff, the girls are discovering Melbourne and learning important life skills,

such as the safe use of public transport,” says Mrs Sue Collister, Head of Boarding.

“This experience allows them to gain the independence they need for tertiary life and beyond.”

Boarders are also provided with outstanding academic care and sound careers guidance which, when combined with the St Catherine’s School University Enhancement courses offered in Years 11 and 12, helps to establish an easy pathway for boarders to tertiary studies at institutions such as Melbourne and Monash Universities.

For further information, visit www.stcatherines.net.au.

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Nil Magnum Nisi Bonum / Nothing is great unless it is good Create a solid pathway to tertiary education St Catherine’s School, Melbourne has an enviable reputation for outstanding academic results and as one of the Australia’s finest boarding schools. Life as a St Catherine’s boarder gives girls a fantastic city boarding experience where they can gain the independence they need for tertiary life and beyond. St Catherine’s provides your daughter with a balanced education within a safe and comfortable living environment where she can achieve her best.

St Catherine’s is offering prospective boarding students the opportunity to spend a day and a night at the School, where they will meet current students and staff in classroom and co-curricular activities, and get to know other boarding students during an overnight stay in the Boarding House. Timed to coincide with our annual Gala Music Concert on Thursday 31 July, the event will allow your daughter to experience all that St Catherine’s Boarding has to offer.

To find out more or book a place please contact our Registrar, Ms Amanda Bennett on 03 9828 3071 or email admissions@stcatherines.net.au

ST CATHERINE’S SCHOOL A Day and Boarding School for Girls, ELC to Year 12 17 Heyington Place Toorak VIC 3142 T: (03) 9822 1285 | www.stcatherines.net.au

Accredited Training &

Career Opportunities Campaspe College of Adult Education (CCAE) has been successfully operating in Echuca since 1979, leading the way in delivering successful local learning. CCAE provides funded vocational training in skill shortage areas and for the unemployed or underprivileged equity groups in the Campaspe Shire and surrounding districts.

They focus on providing training excellence in the following industry and educational sectors: • Health & Community • Tourism & Hospitality • Business & Finance Services • Certificates in General Education for Adults • Retail Trade • Education, Training and Assessment CCAE receives government funding through the Adult Community and Further Education Division (ACFE) and Skills Victoria (HESG).

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Email: admin@ccae.vic.edu.au

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Our aim at Edge Workforce is to make training and development accessible to regional based learners, both geographically and financially. We

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CVGT AUSTRALIA

CVGT Australia—a one-stop shop for your employment needs After completing year 12 last year and having several part-time jobs, Phoebe had no clear direction in what she wanted to do.

She knew she wanted to stay close to home and saw an opportunity at the local CVGT Australia branch.

Phoebe contacted the CVGT Echuca office to find out about an advertised traineeship.

After two interviews and an aptitude test, she commenced her Certificate III in Business Administration at CVGT Australia in May. Phoebe has a terrific attitude, bubbly personality and a willingness to learn.

She has quickly become an integral part of the Echuca team and is enjoying her studies.

Partner with CVGT Australia for your employment needs.

We can help you whether you are: • a n employer who needs staff or training for their staff; • a job seeker in need of help to find employment; or

Pictured: Supervisor Lynda Magill and trainee Phoebe Henson

• s omeone who is looking to re-start their career in a new field.

Our broad suite of employment programs makes us unique in our industry.

It gives us practical experience in the operation of these programs that our competitors can’t match.

We are a one-stop-shop which allows us to combine programs to find the best solutions for you.

CVGT Echuca is a provider of the following programs: • Job Services Australia • Disability Employment Services • Australian Apprenticeship Support Services • Group Training Our local employment consultants know your region, understand your circumstances and will work hard to deliver individually tailored services that improve skills and productivity.

Call 13 CVGT (13 28 48) or visit www.cvgt.com.au for more information.

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The skills you need to succeed!

CAMPASPE COHUNA LOCAL LEARNING & EMPLOYMENT NETWORK (CCLLEN) Want to be successful in that job interview? Want to achieve success in your career? Then there are eight skills you should have! They are called Employability Skills and employers across the nation have indicated that these are the skills they look for when hiring a new employee.

The skills are:

The skills you need to succeed!

• Communication

You may be able to strip an engine down and rebuild it blindfolded (which would be very impressive), but if you don’t have Employability Skills, you probably won’t get the mechanics job, or last very long in the job!

Why are they so important? Employability skills contribute to a successful, harmonious, productive and safe working environment.

Therefore, people that can demonstrate they have these skills, or can •important Technology Employability Skill for any develop them, are very desirable as employees. It’s a good idea to note so develop your writing, reading •business, Learning these skills in a resume, a covering letter and when you are addressing listeningand skills.enterprise Providing a job •and Initiative selection criteria in a job application. The questions asked in an application free from spelling errors is the interview will vary, but essentially, the interviewer/s will be trying to first step in demonstrating you have good determine the Employability Skills you have.

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• Team You may bework able to strip an engine down and rebuild it blindfolded • Problem solving (which would be• very impressive), but if you don’t have Self-management Employability Skills, you probably won’t get the mechanics job, or last very long in the job!

Why are they so important? Employability skills contribute to a successful, harmonious, productive and safe working environment.

Therefore, people that can demonstrate they have these skills, or can develop them, are very desirable as employees. It’s a good idea to note these skills in a resume, a covering letter and when you are addressing selection criteria in a job application. The questions asked in an interview will vary, but essentially, the interviewer/s will be trying to determine the Employability Skills you have.

Communication is arguably the most

communication skills. A confident hand shake when greeting someone and looking Communication is arguably the most important Employability Skill for any business, so develop your writing, reading and listening skills. people in the eye when you are talking with Providing a job application free from spelling errors is the first step Want to be successful in that job interview? Want them are another two ways to display good in demonstrating you have good communication skills. A confident communication skills. towhen achieve in your Then hand shake greetingsuccess someone and lookingcareer? people in the eye there are

skills have: when youeight are talking withyou themshould are another two ways to display good How do you develop these skills? communication skills.

Volunteering in your community, being They are called Employability Skills and employers across the nation have involved in a sports club, baby-sitting, How do you develop these skills? Volunteering in your community, participating in ‘mock’ interviews, working being involved in a sports club, baby-sitting, participating in ‘mock’ • Planning and organising • Communication on the family farm or doing some part-time interviews, working on the family farm or doing some part-time work ways work of developing, and demonstrating, your Employability work are all great ways of developing, and are all great • Technology • Team demonstrating, your Employability Skills. Skills. For more information, access the Youth Central website at For more information, access the Youth Central website at www. youthcentral.vic.gov.au.

• Problem solving www. youthcentral.vic.gov.au.

• Self-management

• Learning

• Initiative and enterprise

Campaspe Cohuna Local Learning and Employment Network (CCLLEN) Working with schools, businesses and community to provide opportunities for young people to be their best.

CCLLEN brings together local schools, businesses and the community to support young people in their transition through school and into further education or employment.

CCLLEN’s activities and programs include: • School Friendly Business – linking schools, businesses and parents to work together to support young people in their learning

• Day in Industry – students visit local business to investigate career pathways and connect with their community

• Campaspe Youth Services Network

• Murray River Culinary Challenge

• Careers events and excursions

• Youth Partnerships projects

• VET in Schools Excellence Awards

• Work experience programs

• Business breakfasts and lunches

• “Upload your Future” – Information Communication Technology careers events

• Employer’s Guide to work placements

• Community Reading Days

• Campaspe Cohuna Professional Learning Network

• Student log books for work placements

• Gap Year Expo

Together we can help our young people achieve their best!

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Today, Foodmach is firmly established as a leading provider of automation solutions including conveying and linecontrol, palletising, de-palletising, robotic automation and complete turn-key project delivery.

Foodmach has engineering sales offices in three states, including Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and manufacturing facilities in Echuca. The company has approximately 80 employees and an annual turnover in excess of $20 million.

The key to the success of Foodmach has been a consistent strategy to work in close partnership with its customers and suppliers to deliver profitable outcomes.

To deliver successful outcomes for our clients Foodmach employs a dedicated team of engineering specialists including professional mechanical and electrical engineers, controls and robotics engineers, mechanical and electrical designers, fitters, boilermakers and electricians.

Foodmach has a strong focus on Research and Development and has successfully developed world leading technology and systems.

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Automotive Courses Now Available in Echuca GOTAFE is now offering secondary school students in Echuca the opportunity to study the Certificate II in Automotive Studies (prevocational) through a partnership with Echuca College.

resident Geoff Beer said GOTAFE is expanding its delivery to Echuca, providing local youth with training opportunities in the automotive field.

with the essential skills required in the workforce and is an excellent stepping stone into an apprenticeship, employers recognise these students are 6 months ahead of someone straight out of school or with no industry experience.”

The Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) Program commenced in early February 2014 at the Butcher Street Campus and provides year 10 students with the ability to choose automotive as an elective subject.

“GOTAFE offers automotive as an elective subject through VETiS and sees students spend every Wednesday studying automotive, on the other days, the facility will be used for anyone wanting to study automotive as a preapprenticeship,” Geoff said.

“It’s a stepping stone from out of unemployment into an apprenticeship.”

GOTAFE Automotive Trainer and Echuca

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For further information, please call Geoff Beer on 0428 845 564.

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Study the Certificate II in Automotive Studies (Pre-Vocational) (22015VIC) and you’ll gain essential work-ready skills in just 6 months. It’s the head start you need to get an automotive apprenticeship.

Enrol today and start your pre-apprenticeship in July to give yourself the best chance of securing an apprenticeship at the end of 2014. Learn your trade right here in Echuca, GOTAFE is still taking enrolments!

Make an appointment with Geoff Beer on 1300 GOTAFE, email enquiry@gotafe.vic.edu.au or apply online.

This training is delivered with Victorian & Commonwealth Government funding. GOTAFE is the trading name of Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE (3094)

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What you need to pack for university You’ve got your clothes packed, and you know what books you need to buy for your first classes – but what else do you pack?

You’ll also need to bring all of your hygienic products.

Most first time uni students, and their parents, don’t know what they should pack to bring with them when they’re staying on residence, especially when they’re going a long distance and can’t travel back and forth to their homes easily.

You’ll have plenty of opportunity to buy more, but it’s good to have a little stash when you first start, so that you don’t have to worry about buying anything any time soon.

When it comes to packing for university student housing, there are a few things that you should bring with you and a few things that you can leave at home.

The Basics First of all you’ll need your clothing. You may, however, not want to pack everything in your closet, simply because it makes for a lot of clothing to bring with you, and often you won’t wear most of the clothes that you do pack.

Before you pack any clothing, make sure that it’s clothing that you can fit into and that you’ll have a use for.

Always bring dress clothes as there are plenty of opportunities to dress up on campus for dances and such.

Hair brushes, combs, tooth brushes, razors, and many other items are included in this.

The Extras It’s a good idea to speak with your roommates before you leave so that you know what they’re bringing into the university student housing.

If no one is bringing a refrigerator, it’s a good idea to invest in a small one.

Small refrigerators aren’t very expensive and can allow you to keep drinks and small snacks on hand.

There are plenty of things that you could bring with you, but try to keep it light in the beginning, as it’s far too easy to accumulate tons of stuff during the years you spend at uni.

PACKING LIST ■ Desk lamp

■ Exam certificates

■ Diary/planner - to keep ■ Room insurance track of assignments ■ Clothing ■ Dictionary and ■ Toiletries thesaurus ■ Kitchen utensils ■ Note pad ■ Laptop ■ A4 folders ■ Mobile & charger ■ Pens, pencils, paper, ■ Camera files, highlighters, Pencil case ■ USB’s ■ Passport or driving licence ■ CV and references ■ Discount travel cards ■ Bank account details ■ Address book phone numbers and email contacts list

■ Bar fridge ■ Teddy bear ■ Bedding ■ Torch ■ Mobile phone ■ Charger ■ Printer

■ Local map

■ Printer paper

■ Diary or calander

■ Photos of family and friends

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So many choices...

As a Year 10 student about to choose your VCE study program, the choices can seem a little overwhelming.

There might be many questions you are asking yourself: • How do I know what I will want to do in two years? Study? Work?

Travel?

• What if I change my mind?

• How do I know which studies are going to suit my interests?

• How do I know which studies are best for me?

• What if I don’t get a good ATAR, and what is a good ATAR? It is important to realize that the decisions you make now are not binding for life. There are many avenues to tertiary study and/or the job you want.

It doesn’t hurt however to do some investigation and planning so that you give yourself the best opportunity to be happy with your choices in the long run.

Think about what you like, are good at and what field of study and/or work you

are interested in pursuing.

If you are interested in tertiary study then check out VICTER 2016, which lists the tertiary courses you will be able to choose from when you finish your Year 12 studies—these are tertiary courses that commence in 2016. Even if you haven’t made up your mind yet about tertiary study keep reading and use the information in this booklet to help you choose your VCE studies.

• You are good at • Reflect what you are interested in studying at tertiary level • Help provide you with more career options if you are undecided.

Scaling ensures that all studies are treated equally in the ATAR calculation, so that students are not Advantaged or disadvantaged by the studies they undertake.

Choosing your VCE studies

To help you choose your VCE study program…

Selecting your VCE program based on studies that are scaled up will not guarantee you a high ATAR. The ATAR is based on your overall performance in VCE studies, not just one or two studies.

You are better off choosing studies that: • You enjoy

Do • Think about what interests you have and what you like doing • Check out what vce studies your school is offering • Talk with your careers teacher and/or vce coordinator • Keep your options open

• Log on to vtac courselink to start researching the types of courses you will be eligible to apply for • Attend open days Don’t • Panic if you have no idea what studies to take up • Choose studies that you don’t like just because you think doing those studies will help you get a ‘good’ atar—your atar represents your performance across all of your studies • Choose studies based on their scaling—there is no point selecting a study that you struggle with simply because it is scaled up. Selecting your vce program based on studies that are scaled up will not guarantee you a high atar.

Understanding jargon Sometimes the most confusing thing about making informed decisions is understanding the language used. The following definitions may provide you with some clarity.

Frequently used statements Requirements for Victoria to be eligible for entry into courses (Certificate IV and above) through VTAC. To meet the minimum tertiary entrance requirements you must have satisfactorily completed the VCE or its equivalent, including the appropriate number of units, and have completed Units 3 and 4 of an English study in that sequence in the same year.

Course and institutional requirements: You must meet institutional and course requirements to be eligible for entry into a course. No matter how good your ATAR

is, unless you also meet the prerequisites and complete the extra requirements you will not be considered by course selection officers for their courses.

To stay up-to-date on any changes or additions to course information subscribe to our RSS Feed, VTAC Blog, Twitter or Facebook page.

Prerequisites

Extra requirements

Prerequisite studies are those VCE studies that you must have successfully completed in order to qualify for a course. Courses with Prerequisites specify which VCE units are required.

VICTER 2016 lists the prerequisites Required for the courses you will be applying for when you finish your VCE.

These are requirements set for a course—in addition to the VCE—that you must satisfy to be considered for selection. Extra requirements for art and design courses at some institutions are published in their policy statements in VICTER 2016.

If you want a hint of what’s to come,

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check out Extra requirements under the course information in CourseSearch on the VTAC website.

Middle band Many courses specify additional factors that areconsidered for applicants whose ATAR falls in the middle band. The middle band is the ATAR range just below the minimum ATAR for automatic selection for a course.

Higher Education studies

(VCE) VET studies

The VCAA provides very able students the opportunity to undertake some approved Higher Education study as part of the VCE. These studies are recognized as Higher Education studies contributing to completion of the VCE. If you are undertaking such a study, it may count as an increment (fifth or sixth) study provided the conditions outlined in VICTER 2016 are met.

VET programs with Unit 3 and 4 sequences Can contribute to the ATAR in two ways. VET sequences with scored assessment May be included in the calculation of the ATAR aggregate. VET studies with no scored assessment may be counted as fifth and/or Sixth studies.

The increment will be 10% of The average of the primary four ATAR scaled scores.

Study groupings There are many study groupings used in prerequisite, middle-band and ATAR calculation statements. English and mathematics are the most common. For a complete list refer to VICTER 2016.

Mathematics studies

Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) Like the VCE, the VCAL is a recognized senior qualification. The VCAL is another pathway to tertiary study. Students who undertake the VCAL are generally focused on training at TAFE, apprenticeships or getting a job after Completing Year 12.

Further Mathematics; Mathematical Methods (CAS); Specialist Mathematics; any Mathematics Higher Education study.

Terms associated with the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)

English studies

The ATAR is an overall percentile ranking Reflecting your comparative Year 12 achievement compared to the relevant age group in a given year. Your ATAR is developed from an aggregate of your VCE study scores after scaling. The aggregate

English; English (EAL); Literature; English Language; any English Higher Education study.

is calculated by adding the scores of the primary four studies to a maximum of two available (and permissible) increments.

To be eligible for an ATAR you need a minimum of four permissible scorable studies and have successfully completed the VCE. ATAR calculations are subject to the Restrictions outlined in VICTER 2016.

VCE Study score A score from 0–50, determined by the VCAA, Which shows how you performed in a study relative to all other students doing that same study. It is based on your results in school assessments and examinations.

Scaling A VCE study score provides an indication Of your relative performance in a particular study. Scaling adjusts for differences in abilities of students undertaking different studies, so that the scaled scores are comparable across different studies. It ensures that students are neither advantaged or disadvantaged on the basis of the studies they choose.

All VCE study scores are scaled (see ABC of Scaling) by VTAC.

Restrictions on studies used in the ATAR calculation Studies with similar emphasis or content may not be used in combination for the calculation of the ATAR. For a complete list of these restrictions, refer to VICTER 2016.

ATAR calculation Primary four: The four studies that

are counted first in the calculation of the ATAR. The primary four aggregate is made up of the scaled score in one of English, English (EAL), Literature or English Language added to the next best three permissible scaled scores.

Increments: An increment is 10% of any fifth and/or sixth permissible scaled score that is available. Increments are added to the primary four during the calculation of the ATAR. Aggregate: The total produced by

adding the primary four to a maximum of two available (and permissible) increments.

Which University is right for me?

The process of choosing a university can be daunting and challenging for students and their parents when you have to weigh the variables and sift through the sheer volume of available information. Having an idea of final grades, budget, subject interest and whether to enrol in a local or overseas university will help you better utilise these rankings.

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Work out whether you want to study locally or overseas as this affects your funding options. If you are going overseas, factor in accommodation, living expenses and the cost of flight tickets. Please take note that costs of living vary with location.

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Decide which courses interest you and find out more about the faculty of the school offering the course. Try to gather feedback or testimonial from past students from subject prospectuses or alumni.

Do not hesitate to contact course coordinators and lecturers with questions about modules or assessments. This will give you an idea about how the course runs and the “philosophy” of the university.

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Check out the credentials of the lecturers. Study the key subjects in the course and compare them with the ones from other universities.

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Find out if the university offers work placement or exchange programmes for the course you are interested in.

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Check what the university’s policy is for switching courses within the university or transferring credits if you decide to change universities.

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Many universities now have Facebook and even Twitter accounts. Use it as an opportunity to ask the university staff all the questions you want.

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isit education fairs or expos. You will be able to find out more by talking to staff from the various universities and they are conveniently all under one roof.

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Check out the university if you can. If this is not possible due to cost or distance, do some research and find out where the university located as well as the amenities surrounding it. It should not be too hard to do that with programs like Google Maps.

The location of the university will influence the overall cost of your studies.

Source: www.wikihow.com/Choose-the-Right-University

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288kms (approx) • Monash College • Monash University

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224kms (approx) • Australian College of Sports Therapy • St Patrick’s College • University of Ballarat

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92kms (approx) • Bendigo TAFE • La Trobe University

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80kms (approx) • Riverina Institute of TAFE

282kms (approx) • Deakin University (Geelong campus) • Melbourne Institute of Business and Technology

7 GIPPSLAND 72kms (approx) • Monash University

8 MELBOURNE

230kms (approx) • Australian Academy of Design • Australian Catholic University • Australian College of Sports Therapy

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• B ox Hill Institute • Charles Sturt University •D eakin University • K angan Institute-Centre of Fashion @ Richmond • Holmesglen • I nstitute for Design, Entertainment and the Arts (I.D.E.A.) • L a Trobe University •N orthern Melbourne Institute of TAFE • R MIT University • St Catherine’s School • S winburne University of Technology •U niversity of Melbourne •W illiam Angliss Institute of TAFE •M onash University •M elbourne Institute of Business and Technology • Victoria University

9 MILDURA 372km (approx) • La Trobe University • Sunraysia Institute of TAFE

10 SHEPPARTON 71km (approx) • La Trobe University

11 SWAN HILL 155km (approx) • Sunraysia Institute of TAFE

12 WARRNAMBOOL 396kms (approx) • Deakin University • South West Institute of TAFE

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Open Day Bendigo City campus.

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Come along to find out more about the courses on offer.

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