Mercy College

September 2021

Problems in Schools – transition 10 to 111. Students not coping with academic

difficulty of subjects2. Students with no idea of their future

direction = lack of focus3. LOTS of subject changes in first 3 weeks

of a semester

Hall with doors

BRIAN

SALLY

BOB

Vocational education and trainingVET is an important part of senior schooling for many students. Approximately 60% of Queensland senior students achieve VET qualifications. In recent years the most popular courses have been in business, information & communication technology (ICT), hospitality, construction, fitness, and sport and recreation.

'Perceptions are not reality' report from Skilling Australia

VET graduates are paid moreWhile it's widely acknowledged that getting almost any qualification will enhance your earning potential and job prospects, the report showed that VET graduates are paid even more than those who studied at university. The median starting wage for VET graduates is on average $2,000 per year higher than that of a university graduate. VET graduates finish soonerYou can complete your qualification in less time than it takes to complete a university degree. - six months to two years to complete, rather than a standard three to four year university degree. Completing your qualification faster allows you to enter the workforce sooner.

'Perceptions are not reality' report from Skilling AustraliaVET graduates find workStudying at a VET provider increases your chances of finding work after you graduate, the report found. Only 67 per cent of university students find work after graduation, while nearly 80 per cent of VET graduates secure employment after successfully completing their course. This is because we focus on giving you the practical skills you need to hit the ground running when you graduate. VET students graduateThe chances of you completing your course are also greater for VET students than for university students. The completion rate for Commonwealth and state-government funded VET courses was 83 per cent compared to only 73 per cent for bachelor degree students.

'Perceptions are not reality' report from Skilling Australia

The impact of COVID-192020 was a year of change for all of us, as we responded and adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. While it has had a major impact on jobs and graduate employment outcomes in Australia across both the VET and higher education sectors, the Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching organisation found that those with vocational qualifications still fared better.The Australian Government's Job Outlook service also acknowledges that jobs are changing not only due to COVID-19, but as new technology is developed and we find new ways of working. Via the Labour Market Information Portal they've identified a range of professions that are likely to continue to experience strong growth including health care and community services, education and training, construction, and more, in the years leading to 2024.

PRE-Requisites for University entrance or career pathway

Primary teachers need to pass a Science subject in Year 12 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology)

PRE-Requisites for University entrance or career pathway1. Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) - need to sit CASPer.skills and attributes such as resilience, critical thinking and communication are essential for veterinarians, but are not always reflected in academic performance alone.2. UCAT – University Clinical Aptitude Test for Medicine3. Engineering – requires academic mathematics4. Electrician – higher mathematics

Top 4 predictions for QueenslandHealthCommunity ServicesEducation and TrainingConstruction

Not to forget – Film industry, gaming, cyber-security, agriculture/food production

CONUNDRUMOf BIG DREAMS

Have a PLAN B

FEAR OF THE SCALED MONSTER

FOR PARENTS….

QCAA MyQCE Website

Good luck!

You are in good hands.

Enjoy the ride.