VIEWBANK COLLEGE CAREER NEWSFriday 26 June

Items in the Career News this week include – Dates to Diarise in the Mid Year Holidays & Term 3Melbourne Careers Expo 2015News from Monash University

Year 10 Independence DayYear 11 Inspiration DayPharmacy Open House

Snapshot of the University of Queensland (UQ)Early Childhood and Primary Teaching Degrees offered in VictoriaGraphic Design Courses at Box Hill InstituteAll-Girl Robotics Team - Join Today!The Melbourne JD Showcase

Tech Games Fest Discover Deakin holiday program At Monash' Seminar Series Term 3 Presentations

Dates to Diarise in Term 2 & Term 3 RMIT’s Big Picture Experience on individual days 29 June to 3 July ACU Melbourne Campus University Experience Day Monday 29 June ACU Ballarat Campus University Experience Day Tuesday 30 June Experience Uni & Be You at VU Wednesday 8 July Footscray Park

Campus * Experience La Trobe Bundoora (Melbourne Campus) Thursday 9 July * A Day at the University of Melbourne 10 July

Melbourne Careers Expo – 24 – 26 July University / TAFE Open Days 2015 – throughout August Year 12 VTAC applications – throughout August and September

Melbourne Careers Expo 2015Students are encouraged to attend the Melbourne Career Expo where there will be an opportunity to speak to a number of representatives from tertiary institutions all over Australia, as well as participate in the ‘hands on’ Skills Industry Hub if keen.

Date: Friday 24 – Sunday 26 July 2015Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm (Friday) and 10.00am – 4.00pm (Saturday and Sunday)Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Clarendon Street in Southbank

Visit Melbourne Careers Expo to find out more and/or to download and print off a FREE ticket to the expo!

News from Monash University Year 10 Independence Day

This event will give Year 10 students a chance to discover their options at Monash and life at university. Students will also learn about pathways, how to choose a course, finding inspiration, as well as participate in a large range of workshops presented by both current Monash students and Faculty staff.

Date: Thursday 2 July 2015Time: 11.00am – 3.30pm (light lunch provided)Location: Clayton Campus, Robert Blackwood Concert Hall, (Building 2, 49 Scenic Boulevard)

Registration is essential as this event is very popular. To view the program, and to register, visit Year 10 Independence Day

Year 11 Inspiration Day At the Year 11 day students will have the chance to learn the different course options at Monash and life at university. Students will also learn about pathways, how to choose a course, finding inspiration, as well as participate in a large range of workshops presented by both current Monash students and Faculty staff.

Date: Wednesday 8 July 2015Time: 11.00am – 3.30pm (light lunch provided)Location: Caulfield Campus, Building H, Exhibition Space H1.16

Registration is essential as this event is very popular. To view the program, and to register, visit Year 11 Inspiration Day

Pharmacy Open House You can do all the research in the world, but nothing beats seeing it for yourself. The Faculty of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences at Monash University is hosting an Open House event in August and invites students to go along and learn about the courses, facilities; meet staff and students, and even get to speak with some ground breaking researchers.

Date: Sunday 16 August 2015Time: 10.00am – 3.00pmVenue: Monash Parkville Campus, 381 Royal Parade in Parkville

For more information or to register for regular updates, visit Pharmacy Open House

Snapshot of the University of Queensland (UQ) UQ is the only university in Queensland and one of only three in Australia that is

consistently ranked well inside the top 100 of more than 10,000 universities worldwide - A Top 100 University

UQ is located in and around Brisbane, and the university has teaching and research sites throughout Queensland, and its major campuses are at St Lucia, Gatton and Herston - Campuses & Locations

There are six faculties at UQ, which are responsible for academic programs and decisions regarding a student's pursuit of their academic program - Faculties

At UQ students can choose from an extensive range of undergraduate programs, many of which can be “customised” by major – and minor – fields of study. Programs are organised through schools and faculties, but sometimes a student can “mix and match” between them with electives and dual degrees - Undergraduate Courses & Programs

UQ has a diverse student exchange program, and students can study overseas for up to one year while gaining credit towards their UQ degree. UQ has 200 exchange partners in 40 countries - UQ Abroad

Students keen on learning another language can enrol in one of over 30 languages through UQ’s Institute of Modern Languages - Institute of Modern Languages

There are over 190 clubs and societies at UQ, all aimed at expand a student’s social life, playing an important role in the UQ student experience - 190 clubs and societies

Students at UQ are encouraged to undertake experiences beyond the classroom during their degree through the UQ Advantage Program. They participate in a range of co-curricular activities and workshops that help them gain a better understanding of the world, and develop key competencies that employers value. It is a great way to get recognition for “non-academic” experiences such as student exchange, mentoring, and undergraduate research programs - UQ Advantage Award

UQ has a dedicated website designed to for future students to find answers to all the questions they might have about studying at UQ - UQ Answers

UQ has some excellent facilities including - * a state-of-the-art multi-purpose learning space for first-year engineering students called the Engineering Learning Centre - Engineering Learning Centre * the School of Veterinary Science complex - Veterinary Science * the Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence (PACE) precinct which houses the School of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

UQ has 10 residential colleges and 1 Hall of Residence - Accommodation UQ offers a range of scholarship options to make university study more affordable,

ranging in value up to $12,000 per year for the VC Scholarship - Scholarships

Early Childhood and Primary Teaching Degrees offered in VictoriaUnless otherwise indicated* primary teaching degrees all have the same VCE prerequisites: Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of General Mathematics or Maths: Mathematical Methods or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics; and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. Unless otherwise stated, these degrees are also 4-year degrees.For more details about these courses, their exact prerequisites, their majors and other double degrees they might be linked to, visit VTAC.

INSTITUTION EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING COURSE ATAR 2015ACU Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years) 59.35 (M)

Education (Early Childhood and Primary) 62.40 (Ba)CHARLES STURT Education (Early Childhood and Primary) 70.00 (AW)DEAKIN Early Childhood Education* 62.25 (G)

60.60 (M)FEDERATION Education (Birth-Year 6) 34.80 (Ba)HOLMESGLEN Early Childhood Education Min 50 (W)LA TROBE Early Childhood Education 50.80 (B)MONASH Education (Honours) (Early Years and Primary) 75.45 (Be)

n/a (P)RMIT Education (Early Childhood Education) n/a (Bu)

Education (Primary and Early Childhood Education) 65.00 (Bu)SWINBURNE Education (Early Childhood)* 72.50 (H)VU Education (Early Childhood/Primary) 50.10 St A)

INSTITUTION PRIMARY TEACHING COURSE ATAR 2015ACU Education (Primary) 58.60 (M)

60.30 (Ba)CHARLES STURT Education (Early Childhood and Primary) 70.00 (AW)

Education (K-12) 70.00 (AW)DEAKIN Education (Primary)* 60.25 (G)(M)

n/a (W)FEDERATION Primary Education 44.20 (Gi)

Education (P – 6) 34.25 (MiT)n/a (Ba)

LA TROBE Education 50.40 (B)Teaching (Outreach and Community Education) 61.25 (M)Teaching (Primary) 62.00 (M)

MONASH Education (Honours) (Primary) 75.45 (P)Education (Honours) (Early Years and Primary) n/a (P)Education (Honours) (Primary)/Arts 85.75 (C)Education (Honours) (Primary)/Science* 85.40 (C)Education (Honours) (Primary)/Visual Arts* n/a (C)

RMIT Education (Primary Education and Disability Studies) n/a (Bu)Education (Primary and Early Childhood Education) 65.00 (Bu)Education (Primary Education) 65.05(Br)Health and Physical Education* 75.50 (Bu)

VU Education (Prep-Year 12) 52.90 (St A)Education (Early Childhood/Primary) 50.10 (St A)

M – Melbourne campus, G – Geelong Waurn Ponds campus, Gi – Gippsland campus, C – Clayton campus, Be – Berwick campus, AW – Albury-Wodonga campus, B – Bendigo campus, Ba – Ballarat, MiT – Melbourne Institute of Technology campus, W – Waverley campus, Mi – Mildura, P – Peninsula campus, Br – Brunswick campus, Bu – Bundoora campus, H – Hawthorn campus, St A – St Albans campus, FoP – Footscray Park

The Melbourne JD Showcase Law offers an exciting range of career opportunities, not just in the legal profession but in the business world, government or community sector. The Melbourne JD (Juris Doctor) is a graduate program, meaning you first complete an undergraduate degree in any field, before moving to the specialist study of the law.

The university will be hosting its annual one-day Melbourne JD Showcase these upcoming school holidays – specifically designed for students who are interested in pursuing law at university. Year 11 – 12 students are invited to attend and learn what life as a student in the Melbourne JD is like.

Date: Tuesday 7 July 2015Time: 9.00am – 3.00pmVenue: Melbourne Law School, 185 Pelham Street in CarltonCost: $20 (inclusive of morning tea and lunch)

Students must submit an expression of interest although this is not registration for this event. Applications for expressions of interest close at noon on Monday 22 June. Notifications of the outcome will be sent by email on Wednesday 24 June.

Visit JD Showcase - Expression of Interest

Tech Games Fest (TGF) is an exciting three day event during the school holidays for Year 9 - Year 12 and TAFE students interested in the development of games, games culture and other ICT related fields. TGF includes industry presentations, gaming workshops, e-sport tournaments, course information, Cosplay, competitions and showcases.

Date: Tuesday 30 June – Thursday 2 July 2015Cost: FreeLocation: Frankston campus

Register here now!

Please note: Spaces are limited, and students must register and receive final attendance confirmation. Lunch can be purchased on the day or bring your own!

Discover DeakinGet an idea of what uni is like before finishing secondary school by coming along to Discover Deakin. Discover Deakin is an experiential day for Year 10, 11 and 12 students and their parents, where you can attend sessions and workshops, listen to interesting speakers, go on campus tours and meet other students, just as if you were a university student.Discover Deakin will take place at both the Melbourne and Geelong Waterfront campuses.Discover Deakin at Melbourne Burwood

Date: Tuesday June 30 2015Time: 10.00am to 3.00 pmVenue: Deakin University, Melbourne Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Hwy, BurwoodDiscover Deakin at Geelong Waterfront

Date: Wednesday 1 July 2015Time: 10.00am to 3.00 pmVenue: Deakin University, Geelong Waterfront Campus, 1 Gheringhap Street, GeelongTo find out more and to register visit Discover Deakin

The Remaining ‘At Monash’ Seminars in Term 3Year 11 and 12 students are reminded of ‘At Monash’ seminars taking place this term and next, and students who have not yet registered to attend one, are recommended to do so soon! A reminder that these seminars provide students and parents with an insight into the courses and career options within discipline areas. The seminars are presented by academics in conjunction with current university students and graduates, and are held in various locations across the Caulfield, Clayton and Peninsula campuses. Seminars with the same title have the same program.

DATE EVENT CAMPUS

Wednesday 15 July Business and Economics City

Tuesday 18 August Theatre, Performance and Music Clayton

Thursday 27 August Science Clayton

Tuesday 1 September Teaching (education courses offered at the Clayton Campus) Clayton

Thursday 3 September Teaching (unique dual sector qualifications offered at the Berwick Campus) Berwick

Tuesday 8 September Teaching (education courses offered at the Peninsula Campus) Peninsula

Thursday 17 September Engineering Clayton

All seminars commence at 6.30pm and finish at 8.00pm. Seminars with the same title will have the same program. Exact venue details are available online! Registrations are essential and can be completed online at At Monash For more information call 1800 Monash.