Career News 2018€¦ · DIPLOMA COURSE At St Patrick's Institute of Education full-time Diploma offers young adults a great alternative transition from school to career, or even

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Career News 2018 Thursday 17 May 2018 Issue 5 - Term 2

Career Advisers Message Consider applying for a scholarship A wide range of scholarships are offered by organisations keen to have you join them. Read the fine print carefully to understand just what is being offered and what financial commitment you might still have with them. To ensure that your application is the very best it can be, drop in and see me for assistance. The time you spend on applying could well be worth it in the long run.

Career Hotspot

Mechanic Motor mechanics service, repair and overhaul the mechanical parts of motor vehicles such as the engine, the transmission (clutch, gear box and differential), and the suspension systems (springs, steering, brakes, wheels and tyres.

Personal Requirements:

• enjoy practical and manual activities • able to work with hand tools • aptitude for technical activities • problem-solving skills • able to cope with the physical demands of the

job • normal eyesight and hearing • drivers licence essential

Education and Training: To become a light vehicle motor mechanic you usually have to complete an apprenticeship in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology. Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require Year 10. Ask your

career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school or TVET course. Motor mechanics are employed mainly by motor vehicle dealers, repairers and service stations. They also work for authorities concerned with defence, communications, energy supply, public works and transport and for private firms with large fleets of vehicles.

Employment Opportunities: Motor mechanics working for large private firms, service fleet vehicles, and those working for specialist firms service a particular part or make of vehicle. Some also work in the testing sections of vehicle manufacturing firms. Promotion to supervisory positions is possible in large workshops. Some mechanics establish their own businesses. There is strong competition for available apprenticeships. For more information please visit: Auto Skills Australia www.autoskillsaustralia.com.au (03) 8610 2500 Motor Traders' Association of NSW www.mtansw.com.au (02) 9016 9000

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• Technical Writer ... Page 2

• The University of Newcastle ... Page 4

• UOW … Page 2 & 3

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Thursday 17 May 2018 Issue 5- Term 2

Event Date & Time

Information Evening For anyone interested in studying at UOW in 2019

Monday, 21 May 6pm - 8pm Western Sydney Leagues Club, Leumeah


Tuesday, 22 May 6pm - 8pm UOW Uni Hall, Wollongong Campus


Tuesday, 22 May 6pm - 8pm QT Canberra ACT


Tuesday, 29 May 6pm - 8pm Mercure Goulburn


Wednesday, 30 May 6pm - 8pm Dubbo RSL


Monday, 4 June 6pm - 8pm UOW Shoalhaven Campus

Information Evening For anyone interested in studying at UOW

Monday, 18 June 6pm - 8pm UOW South Western Sydney Campus, Liverpool


Wednesday, 20 June 6pm - 8pm Bankstown RSL

Information Evening For anyone interested in studying at UOW Southern Sydney Campus in 2019

Monday, 25 June 6.30pm - 8pm UOW Southern Sydney Campus

Jobs of the Future Technical Writer

Robots, rocket ships, computer, prostheses and enhancements are all evolving technologies and none of them are exactly simple and self-explanatory. Someone needs to be there to write the manuals for these products.

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Monday, 25 June 6.30pm - 8pm Southern Highlands


Tuesday, 26 June 6pm - 8pm St George Leagues Club


Tuesday, 26 June 6pm - 8pm Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith


Wednesday, 27 June 6pm - 8pm Parramatta RSL


Monday, 23 July 6.30pm - 8pm Batemans Bay


Tuesday, 24 July 6.30pm - 8pm Bega


Wednesday, 1 August 6pm - 8pm International Hotel, Wagga Wagga


Thursday, 2 August 6pm - 8pm Quest Albury on Townsend


Tuesday, 7 August 6pm - 8pm Quality Hotel Powerhouse, Tamworth


Wednesday, 8 August 6pm - 8pm Ex Club, Coffs Harbour

Postgrad Week Learn how postgrad study can give you the competitive edge in the global job market

Monday 7 May - Friday 11 May, UOW Wollongong Campus

UOW College Information Evening

Thursday, 10 May 5.30pm - 7pm UOW Shoalhaven Campus


Tuesday, 15 May 5.30pm - 7pm UOW South Western Sydney Campus Liverpool


Wednesday, 16 May 5.30pm - 7pm UOW College, Building 30. UOW Wollongong Campus


Wednesday, 30 May 5.30pm - 7pm UOW Batemans Bay Campus

DISCLAIMER We remind you of the necessity to confirm details with each institution, particularly if the information is additional to that provided in the UAC guide.

DO YOU NEED A TAX FILE NUMBER? Do you have a part-time job or are you looking for one? You will need a tax file number. It’s easy, apply on-line at www.ato.gov.au

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RSA/RCG COURSE The Barmax team consists of dynamic and experienced trainers dedicated to getting people JOBS. And that starts with effective training that is fun, easy to learn, relevant and industry compliant. The accredited Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) and Responsible Conduct of Gambling (RCG) courses are highly respected and leading edge in presentation and relevance. RSA Certification (theory) 6½ hours – (SITHFAB002-Provide responsible service of alcohol) (RTO:41242) RCG Certification (theory) 6½ hours – (SITHGAM001 – Provide responsible gambling services) (RTO:41242) The locations for training are:- SYDNEY – At Broadway, not far from Central Station (RSA Sydney, RCG Sydney,Bar Sydney,Cocktail Sydney) PARRAMATTA – At Parramatta RSL (RSA Parramatta, RCG Parramatta, Bar skills Parramatta) LIVERPOOL – At Mounties (RSA Liverpool, RCG Liverpool, Bar skills Liverpool) GOSFORD – At Central Coast Community College in Ourimbah and Central Coast Leagues Club ( RSA Central Coast, RSA Gosford, RCG Gosford, Bar skills Gosford, Cocktail Gosford) NEWCASTLE – At Gallipoli Legion Club and the Kent Hotel (RSA Newcastle, RCG Newcastle, Bar skills Newcastle, Cocktail Newcastle) WOLLONGONG – At City of Wollongong Tennis Club (RSA Wollongong, RCG Wollongong, Bar skills Wollongong, Cocktail Wollongong) ILLAWARRA – At Warilla Bowls, Shoalhaven Bowls and Dapto Dogs – subject to seasonal peak training periods. For more information, please visit: https://barmax.com.au/

INDIGENOUS STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established by Dr Sharlene Leroy-Dyer, Program Convenor Yapug, as a way of giving back to the community that she lives in by giving an Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander student enrolled in the Yapug program an opportunity to gain a scholarship to alleviate financial hardship. The name of the scholarship reflects both the great man that Bungaree was, but also that Yapug is a journey of discovery. The Bungaree Discovery scholarship in in honour of Dr Leroy-Dyer's ancestor, Bungaree who was an Aboriginal man of the Garigal clan, Guringai peoples of the Broken Bay area. Bungaree was an explorer, the first Aboriginal person to circumnavigate Australia in the HMS Investigator, from 1802 to 1803 with Matthew Flinders, mapping the Australian coastline. To be eligible to apply for this scholarship you must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled in the Yapug program. • Be enrolled either full-time or part-time. • Identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or

Torres Strait Islander and be recognised as such by your community.

• Not have previously received this scholarship. • Not be the recipient of another UON Donor

funded or sponsored scholarship concurrently. The scholarship currently provides a benefit of $4,000 to be paid in two lump sums of $2,000 after the Semester one and two census dates. To find out more information please visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_228

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DIPLOMA COURSE At St Patrick's Institute of Education full-time Diploma offers young adults a great alternative transition from school to career, or even a fast-track into university. No ATAR is required, VET Student Loans as well as Smart and Skilled funding (for students in the NSW metro area) and a variety of payment options are available, and after just 40 weeks of study over 95% of our full-time Diploma graduates seeking full-time employment step straight into their first jobs - many of them on starting salaries of between $40 and $45k per annum. There is a tailored curriculum designed to augment the standard delivery of these qualifications, with a focus on providing our graduates with tangible and practical business skills so they can hit the ground running. The results speak for themselves, with many of Sydney's top business firms seeking to employ graduates on an exclusive basis. The following is a list of Diploma courses available. BSB50215 Diploma of Business BSB51915 Diploma of Business Administration BSB52415 Diploma of Marketing and Communication (commencing 2018) BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management (commencing 2018) Job Placement Program Aimed at providing students with coaching throughout their studies to identify their chosen career path, the dedicated St Patrick's Job Placement Program also includes training in job applications, presentation skills and interviews, as well as a week long work placement in the industry of the student's choice. It is believed this is the key to graduate career success, and they have a well-connected Career Partners network with some of Sydney's top firms across a broad spectrum of

industries such as legal, accountancy, health, property management, transport, travel and business. Double Diploma, Double Your Chance of Career Success St Patrick's students are also taking advantage of the ability to enhance their career prospects by undertaking a combined full-time 40-week Double BSB50215 Diploma of Business / BSB50415 Business Administration. This approach gives students the options of majoring in human resources or events management, and provides them with a solid foundation of business skills which will set them apart from other candidates in the increasingly competitive graduate job market. To find out more information, please visit: http://www.spie.edu.au/Courses/full~time-diploma-courses

CAREERS MARKET 2018

Dates: Wednesday 23 May 2018

Thursday 24 May 2018

Time: 9am – 2pm Where: Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre

30 Herbert Street

Dates: Wednesday 23 May 2018 Thursday 24 May 2018

Time: 9am – 2pm Where: Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre

30 Herbert Street Cambridge Park NSW 2747

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Please see list of current vacancies: Traineeships: Business Administration Traineeship Location: Rydalmere Qualification: Business Administration Certificate III Business Administration Traineeship Location: Ultimo Qualification: Business Administration Certificate III Business Administration Traineeship Location: Campbelltown Qualification: Business Administration Certificate III Business Administration Traineeship - Aboriginal Identified Location: Oran Park Qualification: Business Administration Certificate IV Business Administration Traineeship - Aboriginal Identified Location: Oran Park Qualification: Business Administration Certificate III Childcare Traineeship Location: Rockdale Qualification: Early Childhood Education and Care Certificate III Engineering Traineeship Location: Smeaton Grange Qualification: Engineering Certificate II Apprenticeships: 1st Year Carpentry Apprenticeship Own car and drivers licence is essential Location: Claremont Meadows 1st Year Carpentry Apprenticeship Own car and drivers licence is essential Location: North Parramatta

1st Year Carpentry Apprenticeship Own car and drivers licence is essential Location: Minto 1st Year Carpentry Apprenticeship Own car and drivers licence is essential Location: Spring Farm 1st Year Carpentry Apprenticeship Own car and drivers licence is essential Location: Leppington 1st Year Electrical Apprenticeship Location: Leichhardt 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th Year Electrical Apprenticeship- Aboriginal Identified Own car and drivers licence is essential Location: Parramatta and Blacktown 2nd or 3rd Year Electrical Apprenticeship Own car and drivers licence is essential Location: Wetherill Park 2nd, 3rd or 4th Year Electrical Apprenticeship Own car and drivers licence is essential Location: Rydalmere 1st or 2nd Year Fitting & Machining Apprenticeship Location: St Marys 1st Year Greenkeeping Apprenticeship Location: Bayside/Mascot 1st Year Horticulture Apprenticeship Drivers licence and own car is essential Location: Picton 1st Year Horticulture Apprenticeship Drivers licence and own car is essential Location: Merrylands 1st Year Horticulture Apprenticeship Drivers licence and own car is essential Location: Rockdale 1st Year Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship Location: Leichhardt For more information please visit: www.mygateway.org.au or send your resume to [email protected]

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Career News 2018€¦ · DIPLOMA COURSE At St Patrick's Institute of Education full-time Diploma offers young adults a great alternative transition from school to career, or even