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April School Holidays Careers Events
Take the opportunity to discover some of Melbourne’s tertiary institutions these upcoming school holidays. A tour or activity on campus provides insight into career and study possibilities. Some events are directed at particular year levels – please research ahead of registering for an event. Registration with the institution is necessary for each event.
MYSci Program at Monash University
MYSci is a three-day science program specifically designed for students current Year 11 and 12 students. The program has been significantly revised from the 2023 event, and so students who attended in 2023, can also attend in 2024!
This program schedule will include:
Hands-on workshops
Access to our brilliant teaching facilities
Opportunities to meet some of our Research Scientists
Exposure to potential career pathways
Activities with the Young Scientists of Australia
Social activities
When: Wednesday 3 – Friday 5 April 2024
Where: Monash Science Precinct, Clayton Campus
Cost: $120 per student
Registration is essential and can be done at MYSci Program.
Deakin Campus Tours
Experience your future campus and get the course information you need.
Deakin’s tours are the perfect way to begin one’s university journey and to get a feel for campus life. Students participating in a tour get to experience Deakin’s vibrant campuses and world-class facilities in a study area that interests them. In addition, staff and students will be available at the course information expo set up. Tours will depart daily from 9.00am – 3.00pm.
Melbourne Campus | Wednesday 3 April |
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus | Thursday 4 April |
Warrnambool Campus | Monday 8 April |
Geelong Waterfront Campus | Tuesday 9 April |
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus | Wednesday 10 April |
Melbourne Campus | Thursday 11 April |
Register at Deakin Campus Tours.
A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student
Want to know what uni is really like? Walk a day in a Swinburne student’s shoes and find out for yourself.
Year 10 Discovery Day at Monash
Have you been thinking about your future – what you should study, how to get the best study outcomes, and what’s it like to be a Monash student? Then the Year 10 Discovery Day is for you!
Year 10 students and parents can attend tailored sessions to learn about successful study techniques, family support, and what is required for a bright academic future. There will be various workshops sessions to participate in, and after morning tea, parents have the option to explore campus, visit onsite cafes, etc.
Date: Friday 5 April 2024
Time: 9.00am – 2.00pm
Location: Clayton Campus
Registration is essential. Visit Year 10 Discovery Day - Discover Monash to sign up.
A Day at the University of Melbourne
An event for Year 9 and Year 10 students, on Thursday 4th April, 2024. Registrations will be opening soon – follow this link for more information:
Future student events calendar (unimelb.edu.au)
Begin the career journey!
We’ve placed career resources in the one spot to make your son’s career exploration and research easier. Head to the mySBC - Careers page to explore their post school ideas.
There your son will find links to and information on:
- What they can expect in Careers in Years 9 to 12
- Universities and TAFEs
- Job Seeking
- Traineeships and Apprenticeships
- Bullseye Posters - discover occupations grouped by learning areas and skill levels
- Careers news and updates
- Upcoming careers events
The Careers staff at St Bernard’s College are here to assist students to identify and research post school options and to help with ideas for school holiday work experience. If you have a careers query contact the relevant Careers Advisor.
Years 10, 11, 12 Avila, MacKillop and 11/12 VM Students – Jo Miles jmiles@sbc.vic.edu.au
Years 10, 11, 12 McAuley, Nagle, Rice and 12 Baccalaureate students – Sarah Woodhouse swoodhouse@sbc.vic.edu.au
What does a Radiation Therapist do?
The Good Universities Guide states that Radiation Therapists design, and administer radiation treatment to cancer patients, and provide related care to patients in conjunction with radiation oncologists or other medical specialists. The Health Times website indicates that a Radiation Therapist is also responsible for collecting relevant patient information and using this information to plan a patient’s treatment. A radiation therapist will work under the guidance of a Radiation Oncologist, in a team of health professionals who care for and treat cancer patients.
Radiation therapists are responsible for supporting the patient throughout their treatment. They must have compassion and strong interpersonal skills. Part of their role is to listen to the emotional concerns and anxieties of the patient and refer them appropriately if needed. The radiation therapist will also assess the patient’s reaction to treatment, providing advice on the side effects of treatment and methods of alleviating these. Radiation therapists often develop close relationships with their patients, as they usually see them five days per week for between three and seven weeks.
To become a Radiation Therapist, students must study radiation therapy at university. Studies in Radiation Therapy in Victoria are offered by Monash University and RMIT University, and Radiation Science units are offered in the Medical Imaging degree offered by Deakin University.
What does a Neuroscientist do?
According to the Medical News Today website neuroscientists focus on the brain and its impact on behaviour and cognitive functions, or how people think. Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary science that works closely with other disciplines, such as mathematics, linguistics, engineering, computer science, chemistry, philosophy, psychology, and medicine. Neuroscientists carry out tests, using various types of technology to help them to diagnose conditions, and they usually specialise in specific areas. These include study of the way the nervous system grows and develops; the way the brain deals with thought, language, memory, and its ability to solve problems; or molecules that help with the way the nervous systems work.
To become a neuroscientist, students generally have to complete a science degree - such as a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedicine with a major in Neuroscience at the University of Melbourne, for example. Completion of a postgraduate qualification is regarded as of great value - such as Graduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology, Master of Science in Medicine (Clinical Neurophysiology) and Master of Neuroscience. The following link is very interesting to browse - Master Programs in Neuroscience.
What is Land Surveying?
Interested in Geography, Maths, Science, IT and/or the outdoors? Looking for a job that won’t tie you to a desk? Surveying is the measurement and mapping of our surrounding environment using mathematics and specialised technology. Land surveyors are involved with a diverse variety of projects from land subdivision to tunnel building and major construction. Importantly though, there is much more to surveying than taking measurements outdoors and then analysing them back in the office. Surveyors are often the first people on site during any construction process; they are the guardians of property law, and the creators of land titles. They are also the ones who can sign off on the position of new title boundaries. In all, surveyors are an integral part of the process in a wide variety of scenarios.
Note: Surveying courses are offered at Federation University, RMIT, and Victoria University.
Students who wish to find out what surveying is, what surveyors do, where to study, and what it takes, might like to browse A Life Without Limits.
Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence
Gain the skills necessary to design, develop, and evolve software solutions that takes advantage of the latest advances in artificial intelligence.
Deakin’s Bachelor of Artificial Intelligenceequips students with the knowledge and skills to design, develop and evolve software solutions that harness the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI). Students get hands-on experience developing AI-driven software solutions with the support of academics who are leaders in this emerging field. Deakin’s world-class research in AI feeds directly into its classrooms, ensuring what students learn is at the cutting edge of industry expectations and capabilities.
With a minimum of 100 hours of industry experience, students will develop in-demand skills working side-by-side with experienced AI specialists.
