Careers

Work Experience is a great way for students to investigate and experience different careers. Year 10 are encouraged to undertake one week work experience during Term 4 after they have completed their Year 10 studies.

Students for Year 9, 10,11 & 12 can also undertake individual work experience opportunities throughout the year once they have sought approval from the Careers Adviser and the Principal.

Students are responsible for organising their own work experience and can speak to the Careers Adviser for a list of possible host employers. Once a host employer has been found, students must then get all the appropriate paperwork filled out. Once this paperwork has been completed the student be allowed to undertake the work experience placement.

Students are encouraged to think outside the square when it comes to work experience and it is asked that parents both discuss possible placements and encourage/support their child before and during the experience.

Parents and students can use the links below to access further information regarding work experience or can ring the school to speak to Ms Rayna Green.

Useful Links:

Workplace Learning Parent / Carer guide

Workplace Learning Employer guide

For work experience, please see Ms Green for the most up-to-date Student Placement Forms.
These forms must be completed by the student, parent/carer, employer and Careers Adviser before work experience can commence. Completion of this documentation ensures the student is covered for insurance purposes.

Additional forms will need to be completed for, accommodation away from home if not staying with a family member. Please contact the Career Adviser for these additional forms.

Some activities are prohibited while on work experience or need special consideration. For a detailed list of activities students can't participate in, please read the Prohibited workplace activities document below.

Prohibited workplace activities

Work Placement

All students completing Vocational Education and Training courses (VET) are required to complete Work Placement for their year 11 and year 12 subjects. This gives students the opportunity to experience Industry within their subject area.

Students will receive their Work Placement forms from their VET teacher or Careers Adviser.

Through Careers Research, students are guided to investigate a range of post-school pathways, including further education, training and employment options.

Useful Links:

Australian Apprenticeships

My Future

Skills Road

Careers Link

Career Bullseye Charts

Bullseye Charts are designed to help you link different occupations with the subjects studied at school. They will show you all the jobs that are related to a particular school subject and the level of training required for each job.

Bullseye levels explained

LEVEL 1
Usually has a skill level equal to the completion of Year 10, the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, Certificate I or Certificate II qualification. Australian Apprenticeships may be offered at this level.

LEVEL 2
Usually has a skill level equal to a Certificate III or IV or at least three years relevant experience. Australian Apprenticeships may be offered at this level.

LEVEL 3
Usually requires a level of skill equal to a Diploma or Advanced Diploma. Study is often undertaken through TAFEs or Registered Training Organisations. Some universities offer studies at this level.

LEVEL 4
Usually requires the completion of a Bachelor Degree or higher qualification. Study is often undertaken at university.

To view the charts please click below:

Bullseye PDF

The following links will direct you to the university admission centres for each state:

• UAC - NSW & ACT
• VTAC - Victoria
• QTAC- Queensland

To support students in researching education institutions across Australia, explore the links below:

Education Institutions in Australia
Vocational Education and Training Institutions	NSW TAFE CIT - Canberra Institute of Technology
New South Wales Universities	Macquarie University University of Sydney Charles Sturt University Southern Cross University University of NSW University of Wollongong Australian Catholic University Country University Centre - CUC Snowy Monaro
Australian Capital Territory Universities	University of Canberra Australian National Uni
Victoria Universities	La Trobe University Uni of Melbourne RMIT Deakin University

There are many scholarships, grants, and bursaries offered by The Australian Government, Education Institutions and Public / Private Organisations which can assist you financially with your studies.

Top tips from the Country Education Foundation:

• Check your eligibility
• Know the closing date
• Address the criteria
• Use the help around you
• Apply, apply, apply

Each university manages its own scholarships and funding opportunities. Students are encouraged to visit individual university websites to explore what they may be eligible for.

The Snowy Monaro Country Education Foundation also supports local students through grants and scholarships.

Learn more and apply here:

Country Education Foundation