Careers News April 2022

RMIT is running a series of online course information sessions over the coming months: https://www.rmit.edu.au/events/2022/may/all-you-need-to-know

The VU Block Model

At Victoria University (VU) we have revolutionised tertiary education in Australia with our multi-award-winning VU Block Model.

Unlike the standard university model where students juggle multiple subjects at once over a semester, at VU students get to focus on one unit at a time over a four-week ‘block’. Students typically finish their block on a Friday and receive their results on the following Monday, taking away uncertainty and a long wait for results.

The top 3 reasons VU’s Block Model is the “New Way To Do Uni” are listed below:

1) Achieve more

Not only has Block Model seen pass rates increase, more students are becoming high achievers with Distinctions and High Distinctions grades increasing.

2) Stand out

Block class sizes are small, students get to know their classmates and teacher, and become a working team, not just a face in a lecture theatre.

3) Build confidence

Learning in small, collaborative working groups, students are empowered to share ideas, debate concepts, and explore learning opportunities from their first class.

 

Students might like to watch a YouTube clip on the VU Block Model, as well as browse the link

Why Choose the VU Block Model?

Deakin Campus Tours 2022
Deakin University would like to invite students and their families to participate in its campus tours these upcoming school holidays.

Led by current Deakin students, the 1-hour small group tours are a great way for students to see Deakin’s facilities and learning spaces, get a feel for university life, and ask questions about the courses that interest them. Tours will depart daily from 9.00am until 3.00pm, and will run according to university on government COVIDSafe guidelines.

Melbourne Burwood Campus

Date: Monday 11 April OR Wednesday 13 April OR Thursday 21 April

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
Date: Thursday 14 April OR Wednesday 20 April

Geelong Waterfront Campus
Date: Tuesday 12 April

Warrnambool Campus
Date: Wednesday 13 April

Registrations are essential. To find out more about the tours, and to register to attend, please visit Deakin Campus Tours 2022.

• Discover Monash Seminar Series
  Hear directly from current students, alumni, and staff across our ten faculties. Students are encouraged to register to attend as many of these course information events that might be of interest to them. Note: some are ZOOM meetings*
  
   

• Campus Tours – April Holidays

Get a feel for what it's like to study on campus. Students keen on studying at Monash University are recommended to register for one or more of the upcoming campus tours.

Register at Campus Experience.

Career in Veterinary Nursing
The Good Careers Guide * states that Veterinary Nurses provide support to veterinarians in the management and care of animals receiving medical and surgical treatment.

The Personal requirements for a Veterinary Nurse include -

• Enjoying working with animals

• Able to handle animals with confidence and patience

• Able to make accurate observations

• Having good communication skills

• Having good organisational skills

• Being able to work as part of a team

• Being caring and understanding

Some of the tasks a Veterinary Nurse might have to do include –

• Providing animal care advice, and preparing, delivering, and reviewing animal care education programs.

• Assisting Veterinarians to administer anaesthetics and oxygen during operations.

• Holding animals to allow examination and treatment by Veterinarians.

• May act as receptionist, accept payments, and undertake clerical work.

• Giving medications to animals.

• Placing animals in cages for recovery from operations and monitoring their condition.

• Maintaining stock control and records.

• May perform diagnostic laboratory tests.

• Preparing instruments and handing them to the Veterinarian.

• Cleaning and sterilising examination tables and equipment.

* The Goods Careers Guide – Veterinary Nursing

 

Veterinary Nurses need to have a minimum of a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, although qualifications can include diplomas and bachelor degrees. Some of these can be found at Box Hill Institute, Melbourne Polytechnic, and La Trobe University.

• Pathway to Physiotherapy

In 2021, Monash University introduced the Doctor of Physiotherapy, a three-year graduate-entry degree based at the Peninsula campus. This offers students with a passion for physiotherapy another pathway to a qualification, if unsuccessful in their application to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours).

A Monash Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Science, or Health Sciences degree is a great foundation for the Doctor of Physiotherapy. Students must also meet specific unit requirements.

Find out more at Doctor of Physiotherapy.

University Clinical Aptitude Test

The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is an admissions test used by the UCAT ANZ Consortium of universities in Australia and New Zealand for their medical, dental, and clinical science degree programs. Universities requiring the UCAT are listed at this link - Universities requiring the UCAT. Students intending to apply for courses requiring the UCAT at any of these universities are reminded that they will need to book a test.

 

Bookings will open on 1 March 2022 and close 17 May 2022. The testing dates will be from 1 July 2022 to 12 August 2022.

Students who are preparing for entry into any of these courses are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the format of the test at UCAT Test Format and the practice tests and preparation material provided at UCAT Preparation.

Find out more at UCAT.

Freight, Transport, and Logistics Industry

An industry that is continuing to grow is in transport and logistics. There are many careers in this diverse industry from actually driving a truck or train, to being part of the logistics team involved in the planning and distribution of freight and people. A particularly important part of this industry is in international freight ­– be it freight coming into Australia (imports) from all over the world, or cargo being sent from Australia (exports). People involved in this do not move the freight themselves, but instead act as an agent, connecting exporters, importers, and various transportation services like shipping, air freight, road transport, and rail.

An interesting website to visit is Make Your Move and students can also access videos of current students training in this industry.

There are two universities in Melbourne that offer dedicated logistic courses – RMIT and Victoria University. Students are encouraged to browse the following links providing more information about these courses:

• Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) at RMIT

Designed to help to develop a students’ knowledge and interest in contemporary issues central to the logistics and supply chain management industry. This unique degree prepares students for this essential industry, providing them with sought-after knowledge, and both hard and soft skills to allow them to thrive in a challenging and rewarding career. Throughout their studies, students will focus on developing end-to-end supply chain knowledge to deal with day-to-day and strategic supply chain issues.

• Diploma of Logistics at RMIT

Designed to give students an understanding of key business areas while they develop specialist knowledge in transport and logistics planning, blockchain in supply chain management, and operations and risk management. This combination of skills, plus opportunities to engage in practical projects and collaborate globally with students and clients, will prepare students to move straight into the workforce after graduation, or to continue on into the bachelor degree.

• Bachelor of Business (Supply Chain and Logistics Management) at Victoria University

Students enrol into the Bachelor of Business and study the Supply Chain and Logistics Management major. This major will enable students to pursue a business career in logistics and supply chain management, export/import operations. This major will also give students the skills to work closely with other companies in areas like manufacturing and services.

Logistics units/subjects are often offered in business degrees at universities.

Students are encouraged to browse VTAC for a comprehensive list of what is on offer across tertiary institutions in Victoria.

News from Victoria University

• New Bachelor of Data Science

The Bachelor of Data Science has been designed for students with an interest in statistics, data analysis, machine learning and software development. The course has an industry-focused curriculum with a focus in practical expertise.

With market information and technology evolving at great speed, skilled professionals are needed to transform data into actionable insights for business. The Bachelor of Data Science is designed to meet this demand and give students the tools to analyse trends for business success, and launch a career perfectly aligned to industry needs.

Students will gain targeted expertise in:

 

• mathematics and statistics

• exploratory data analysis

• machine learning

• regression

• classification

• clustering techniques

• text analytics

• image and speech processing.

The VCE entry requirements are the completion of the VCE or equivalent, Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English, plus a study score of at least 20 in Mathematics (any).
Find out more about this course at Bachelor of Data Science.

Studying Design Courses at RMIT

Whether you’re passionate about graphic or interior design, merchandising or animation, study at the #1 design university in Asia Pacific.

RMIT offers a range of courses for students who are creative, curious, and keen on studying the creative arts.

Students are encouraged to browse this link to find out about all that is on offer.

Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service

The Australian Apprenticeships and Traineeships Information Service (AATIS) offers pathways information to students, job hunters, career advisers and employers. The website, app and resources are used by schools, parents, friends, and supporters providing career planning and direction. AATIS is free to use and is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment.

The Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website - AAPathways - is a hub providing in-depth information about Australian apprenticeships and traineeships, including over 2,000 sample job and training descriptions, steps on how to find an apprenticeship, industry-based job pathways charts and practice literacy and numeracy quizzes.

Students are encouraged to browse both the AAPathways website, as well as the AATIS website.

Career in Naval Shipbuilding

With more than $160 billion invested by the Australian Government, and 15,000 people needed at the peak of work, Australia’s Naval Shipbuilding Industry is growing rapidly – this is great news for young Australians looking for a secure and dynamic career!

Modern shipbuilding is more than working with sheets of metal in shipyards. It is highly technical and incorporates cutting edge engineering, technology, and systems to ensure the ships and submarines are invisible to attack, can detect threats and ensure the safety of the crew on board.

In the coming years, Australia’s Naval Shipbuilding Industry is going to need people with lots of different skills to work in a wide range of roles – from city-based office roles to hands-on positions in the shipyards.

Students keen on finding out about studying to work in this industry, are encouraged to browse Naval Shipbuilding College to discover more. Students might also like to watch this YouTube Life as an Apprentice in Australia's Shipbuilding Industry clip.

• New Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice degree

The Thomas More Law School has introduced the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

Already proving popular with students in 2022, this course explores the causes of antisocial behaviour and develops the knowledge and expertise needed to make a valuable contribution in the criminal justice sector. Students gain a deep understanding of the complex causes and impact of crime, and the legal and social policies that keep society safe. The degree includes studies in forensic psychology, forensic science, cybercrime, border protection and biosecurity and understanding violence and trauma. All criminology students also undertake a community engagement in the third year of the course.
Find out more at Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice.