Tertiary Orientation 2015-16 The Journey, the GPS, Signposts, Hazards and Help!

Tertiary Orientation 2015-16The Journey, the GPS,

Signposts, Hazards and Help!

STAR CAREERS CENTRE WEBSITE:One Stop Shop

http://www.starcareerscentre.org

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STAR GIRLS GO EVERYWHERE

STAR GIRLS CAN DO ANYTHING

PLAN YOUR YEAR NOW (May 7-10) @ Caulfield

SIGNPOSTS:

VCEStudent Number

VTAC http://www.vtac.edu.auApplication Number (PIN)SEAS

TAFEVocational Education“Hands on” teaching modelUniversity Pathways

University/Higher EducationLecture and Tutorial model

TAFE & UNIVERSITY:

University Degrees (undergraduate/post graduate)

Associate DegreesDiplomas

TAFE CertificatesDiplomas and Advanced Diplomas Degrees

QUALIFICATIONS:

ATARRCSelection Requirements

UMATFolioInterview

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

SPECIAL ENTRY ACCESS SCHEME (SEAS)

For some people, the chance to show their potential for university study may have been limited due to financial, geographical, cultural or personal circumstances.

This scheme allows us to give you special consideration when applying for admission to an undergraduate course.

EligibilityYou must be a citizen or permanent resident of

Australia, applying for an undergraduate course, who meets at least one of the requirements.

Mature ageIndigenous AustralianRegional or remote schoolNon-English speaking backgroundBorn outside Australia in a non-English speaking

country and arrived in Australia in the last six years (after 1 January 2009) - the initial entry stamp for arrival in Australia

Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS)

Difficult personal circumstancesCircumstances impacting your senior secondary

schooling, which may include:being a refugeelong-term serious illness or death of a family memberabusive living environment: physical, psychological or

emotional abuse over extended periodnatural disaster such as drought, bushfire or flood.

Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS)

Documentation Required - SEAS:

Provide these statements:

an impact statement outlining your circumstances and how this has affected your preparation for tertiary study

a statement of support from a medical practitioner, lawyer, counselor, teacher, religious or community leader.

Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS)

Disadvantaged financial backgroundDisadvantaged financial circumstances including:

individual or family povertyexcessive financial obligationseconomic hardship (up to 10 points)

If you receive a Centrelink benefit, provide one of the following:

Centrelink Reference Number (CRN) Customer Access Number (CAN)

other evidence that you receive a benefit

If you don't receive a Centrelink benefit, provide:an impact statement outlining how your financial

circumstances have negatively affected your preparation for tertiary study

a statement of support from someone with knowledge of your financial circumstances, such as a lawyer, social worker, accountant

Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS)

Disability or medical conditionA disability, impairment or medical condition that has

affected your studies, leading to disadvantage in your preparation for tertiary study (up to 5 points)

Provide these statements:about the nature and time period of your condition,

outlining how it has affected your preparation for tertiary study

a statement of support from a health professional. (including Psychologist/Counsellor etc)

Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS)

UMAT preparation CoursesFolio Preparation CoursesVCE Assistance/LecturesAge Careers Expo (May)Herald Sun EventCAREERS EVENTS:

Individual UniversitiesIndividual ProfessionsDefence ScholarshipsSTAR CAREERS NIGHT

Open Days - all listed on www.starcareerscentre.org

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Twitter Updates (@StarCareers)EmailElectronic Noticeboard (Careers Office)WEBSITE UPDATES: www.starcareerscentre.orgFortnightly Career NewsUpdates and Urgent InfoVTAC Web PageMyCareer Match Profiles

CAREERS INFORMATION @ STAR:

VICTER 2016 (you have a copy)

VTAC Social MediaFacebookTwitterBlog

VTAC GUIDE 2016 (Supplied by Star to all students)

The ABC of ApplyingSEASScholarships

VTAC PUBLICATIONS:

Students BOOK OR BE ALLOCATED AN APPOINTMENT in Study Period, Lunch or After School (Parents Welcome!) - ALL STUDENTS

CAREERS INFORMATION FOLDERSummary notes/Timeline 2015-16Checklist/toolkit for decision making

INDIVIDUAL COURSE AND CAREER PLANNINGIndividual Testing for interests and career

directionsMyfuture.gov.auVTAC Course Link

INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS:

TERM 3 & TERM 4 CAREERS APPOINTMENTS

Term 3: VTAC ApplicationScholarshipsSEAS

Term 4 Change of Preference (Post Results Reality Check)

PRIMARY SOURCE OF INFORMATION: http://www.starcareercentre.orgemail notification of website updates

Includes fortnightly Careers NewsWhole Year Level Presentation(s)INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS

Term 1* (EVERYBODY)Term 2Term 3* (ASSISTANCE with VTAC Application)Term 4* (Post Results Support COP)

PROCESS FOR 2015