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AcknowledgmentsYoung people require as many opportunities as possible to experience the world of work in order to become well informed before developing a career pathway plan for their futures. This workbook has been developed to provide secondary students in Year 7 to 10 with a range of activities to explore the exciting career opportunities available in Victoria. It presents career information on one of the 11 industries that are experiencing exponential growth. The Career Education Association of Victoria wishes to acknowledge the support of the Victorian Department of Education and Training in the development of this IIEP Student Workbook.
CEAV Industry Immersion Experience Program Team
CEO: Bernadette GigliottiBusiness Manager: Lee PonsioenProject Officer: Tabitha DaviesEditor: Bernadette Gigliotti
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Industry Immersion Experience Program
What will I do for a job in the future?This is a BIG question! But also a very important one.
Getting ready for the world of work includes understanding who we are and what we value. We need to know why we work but also who we would like work for. The Industry Immersion Experience Program will help you in researching future careers and perhaps life options!
What is an Industry Immersion Experience?An Industry Immersion Experience is an opportunity to actively engage in a morning, an afternoon or a day on site in industry. It is an opportunity to see how industry operates to give you a better understanding of the world of work in order to help you make decisions about future subjects, courses and training. You will be able to hear directly from Managers, CEOs and staff regarding areas of current and future skills needs in industry, as well as ask questions about working in the industry. You can find out ‘first hand’ what skills and training are required and what employers look for when recruiting. The Industry Immersion Experience Program is an ideal opportunity to gather information to help you with your future career and pathway planning.
What can I do to prepare for an Industry Immersion Experience?It’s a great idea to do your own research in order to help you formulate questions you can ask on the day. Conduct a web search of the company you are going to visit. What do you think might be some of the careers that exist in that industry? What do you want to know about those careers? What is it like for the people that work in those positions? Do they get to travel a lot? Do they work long hours? Do they sometimes have to work at night? How long did it take them to find a job in the industry? What was the first job they ever did and what did they learn from that job that helps them in the role they have now? There are many questions you could ask that will help you decide whether it is an area you would like to research further.
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In Victoria, there are 11 industries that will experience substantial future growth.
Medical Technology &
PharmaceuticalsConstruction Technology
Transport Technology
Visitor Economy
Creative Industries
Digital Technology
Defence Technology
International Education
Professional Services
Food & Fibre
You will have visited one of these industries on your Industry Immersion Experience. Was it an industry you would like to know more about? What are other jobs that might exist in this industry?
You can use the following websites to research careers and pathways into that industry.
My futurewww.myfuture.edu.auVictorian Skills Gatewaywww.skills.vic.gov.au/victorianskillsgateway/Jobs Outlookwww.joboutlook.gov.au
Australian Apprenticeships Pathwayshttps://www.aapathways.com.au/
Retail, Transport Distribution & Logistics and Postal
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Jobs outlookDefence TechnologyDefence Technologies are used in all areas of the Defence Force including the Air Force, the Army and the Navy. They form part of the aircrafts, ships, vehicles, weaponry and ICT systems that the Defence Force uses. Defence Technology is used in the Navy to monitor and protect our coastlines, in the Army to extend the capabilities of heavy artillery tanks and armoured vehicles and in the Air Force to improve mobility in search and rescue missions.
Occupations in the Defence Technology industry include:Electronic EngineersDraftspersonTechniciansMetal Engineers
Fast Facts:• Recruitment in the Defence Force and in Defence Technologies is at one of the highest levels since 1999 • The Defence Forces employs around 20,000 people and associated support roles in areas such as
equipment maintenance and other support activities provide work for around 7,000 people• Australia is around the 13th largest defence spender in the world with the budget forecast to grow from
$32.3 billion to $42.4 billion in 2020/21• The Army has a long-term target for increasing the participation of women in the industry to 15 % by 2023
Subjects to focus on to help develop skills for this Industry Include: VET Electro technology, VET Engineering, VET Automotive, Geography, Information Technology, Mathematics, Science, Economics
Focus on a CareerAircraft Maintenance Engineer Average Wage: $92,304 – Employment Prospects: Moderate/Stable
What does an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer do?Tasks include:• Dismantling, inspecting, testing, repairing and reassembling aircraft engines, ancillary motors and
engine accessories, electrical systems, and subassemblies of aircraft frames• Installing electrical circuits and equipment• Testing aircraft communication equipment, aircraft instrumentation and electronic systems using
electronic testing equipment and specialised test apparatus• Replacing and testing aircraft oxygen system components• Assembling parts and subassemblies of aircraft frames• Conducting routine pre-flight inspections of engines, aircraft frames and mechanical systems• Maintaining records of action taken
Possible Pathways into this IndustryThere are a number of pathways into the Defence Forces. A full list of options is available at the Defence Force Website: www.army.defencejobs.gov.au/joining/how-to-join/entry-methodsAircraft Maintenance Engineer Pathways could include:Certificate IV in Aircraft Life Support and FurnishingDiploma of Aircraft MaintenanceAdvanced Diploma of Engineering
**You may require a licence or registration to work in this area
IT and Technical Support Workers Cyber Security IT Specialists Chefs
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BEFORE your Industry Immersion Experience…
Activity #1
What do I want to find out about the Defence Technology Industry?Write down 5 questions regarding the Defence Technology to ask staff on your Industry Immersion Day:
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Also, jump online and complete the PRE Industry Immersion Experience Survey. This will help us understand what you already know about the industry you are going to visit. You can find the link on our website or your career advisor/teacher will email it to you:
Website: www.ceav.vic.edu.au/industry-immersions
Survey Monkey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/KVT9WB8
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Be Curious DURING your Industry Immersion Experience
Activity #2
Take notes and jot down any questions you may like to follow up with your teachers and careers practitioner when you return to school.
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Reflect!• Is there a role in this industry
that would suit me?• What subjects might I choose
to help me develop learning for this industry?
• What are some of my subject/pathway options into
this industry?
Make sure you ask your questions on your Industry Immersion Experience day! This is a really good opportunity to gather as much information as you can to help you make decisions about your future subject and course choices.
Observe!• What is the
industry site like? • Is it noisy?
• Do you have to wear special clothing or
a uniform?
Ask questions!• What do you want to know
about this industry?• What skills do you need?
• What are some of the pathways into
this industry?
AFTER your Industry Immersion Experience…
Activity #3
Pathway PlanningWhat are the key messages regarding the Defence Technology Industry you heard on this Industry Immersion Experience?
Take a few minutes to reflect on your Immersion Experience and record any new information you gathered.
What are three things you have learnt regarding this industry that you didn’t know before?
Name 3 of the key skills required to work in this industry
Do you have these skills now?Yes, I have ALL of these skills!Yes, I have some of these skills (List the skills you have)
No, but I would like learn these skills (List the skills you would like to learn)
What subjects do I need to learn these skills?
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My Career Action Plan
Activity #4
My career plan into the Defence Technology Industry could be:
What companies do you think you could approach to participate in work experience, or what industry immersion experience could you attend that would give some idea of what it would be like to work in the Defence Technology industry?
Work Experience at:
Industry Immersion Experience at:
Hint: Remember to access your allies. Who could you talk to regarding getting some work experience in this industry?
What Subjects will you need to help you move into the Defence Technology industry?:Research your senior school subjects and add related subjects here:
VCE
VCAL
VET
SBAT (School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship)
What kind of apprenticeships/traineeships are available in the industry? List these below:
Hint: Check out Australian Apprenticeships https://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/
Certificates/ Diplomas/ Bachelor DegreesCan you list a tertiary institution that offers one of each?
Certificate:
Diploma:
Bachelor Degree:
Are there other training requirements that are compulsory or could be of benefit to you in this industry? For example, Cadetships, First Aid Certificate etc.
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POST Industry Immersion Experience
Activity #5
Jump back online and complete the POST Industry Immersion Experience Survey.This will help us understand what you have learnt from your visit and how industry can provide additional information to help you plan a future career in this industry.
Website: www.ceav.vic.edu.au/industry-immersions
Survey Monkey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/KVT9WB8
Are you interested in exploring another industry?Talk to your teacher/ career advisor about attending another Industry Immersion Experience.All upcoming Industry Immersion days are listed on our website and new ones are being added all the time!
www.ceav.edu.au/industry-immersions
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Classroom Based Industry Explorer
Activity #6
Each Industry Immersion Experience features activities to build your skills and knowledge about work in this industry. Your teacher will take you through these activities back at school.
Activity A (designed for Levels 7 & 8)DESIGN & TECHNOLOGIES – Planning & Managing
With a partner visit the Army – Disaster Relief at Home website at:www.army.gov.au/our-work/community-engagement/disaster-relief-at-home
Here you will find articles about the number of ways that the Australian Army has helped with relief efforts in flood and severe weather conditions across the country.
With a partner select one of these articles. Using the information you can gather in the article identify 5 ways the Army is able to assist in the relief effort. With your partner you must design a vehicle that easily addresses all the problems that were faced by relief workers. It can be designed for air or land but must include 5 features that directly respond to the needs of those in the severe weather conditions described in the article.
Think about how the vehicle responds to the environment around it.
Present your drawing to the class, describing all its emergency relief features.
Activity B (designed for Levels 9 & 10)MEDIA ARTS – Present & Perform
Visit the Australian Airforce – Humanitarian Support webpage atwww.airforce.gov.au/operations/humanitarian-support
The Australian Air Force have come to you because they want to promote their humanitarian work to Australians to show that they are more than just a combat force.
They have asked you to write a 3 minute script for an advertisement to be shown on television that highlights the humanitarian support they provide both locally and overseas and the resources including equipment that they utilise in this work.
Consider the following:
How do they transform their combat equipment into useful and vital support for their humanitarian work?
How do personnel adapt their training to suit their humanitarian efforts?
What are the broader social benefits for Australia in having our Air Force assist other countries in crisis?
What are the main points to be highlighted for audiences so that they view all the work the Air Force does as positive, worthwhile and advantageous for Australia's reputation internationally?
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A Employer
B Employee
C Employment Agreement
D Full-time Position
E Part-time Position
F Casual Position
G Modern Award
H Pro Rata Wage
I Qualification
J Apprenticeship
K Trainee
L Degree
M Upskill
How good is your work words knowledge?
Activity #7
The following terms are used when referring to education, career development and the world of work.
With a friend, match the word to the definition.
A person or organisation that offers wages and salaries to workers in exchange for their work
Ongoing employment of an average of 38 hours per week. The hours are agreed on between the employer and the employee
Employment undertaken for part of a day or part of a week, but usually at the same time each time
A wage that is calculated to match the % of time you spend at work
A person who provides labour for a person or organisation in exchange for a wage
A position that is undertaken on a needs basis
The minimum wage and conditions an employee is entitled to receive for their work
The skills and knowledge received to complete a certain kind of work
A mix of ‘on-job’ experience (workplace) and 'off-job’ (classroom) learning
A person who is training for a particular job or profession
An award conferred by a University or College that identifies that the recipient has successfully completed a course of study
To complete additional training that improves an employee’s skills and knowledge
A contract signed by the an employer and employee that sets out the terms and conditions of employment
*Answers can be found in STUDENTS RESOURCES under the Industry Immersion Experience tab on our website: www.ceav.vic.edu.au/industry immersions
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Useful Websites: #7
Want to know more?Explore the following websites for more information on careers in the Defence Technology Industry.
myfuture myfuture.edu.au/occupationsJobs Outlook joboutlook.gov.au/occupation Victorian Skills Gateway skills.vic.gov.au/victorianskillsgatewayAustralian Apprenticeships Pathway www.aapathways.com.auAustralian Defence Jobs www.defencejobs.gov.auRoyal Australian Airforce Careers www.airforce.gov.au/our-people/careersRoyal Australian Navy www.navy.gov.auAustralian Army www.army.gov.au
ReferencesFast Facts References
http://www.business.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/1275479/9778 -DEDJTR-IT-VFI-International-Defence-strategy-WEB.pdf
https://economicdevelopment.vic.gov.au/priority-industries-sectors/defence-technologies
Work Words ReferencesFair Work Australia Websitehttps://www.fairwork.gov.au
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