Careers News – Issue 2 2024 (Week 10, Term 2)

Posted on July 4, 2024

The 2024 Sacred Heart College Careers Expo was a great success!

2024 Sacred Heart College Careers & Pathways Expo

Last night more than 50 companies from a range of industry, further education, tertiary and training providers were on display at the 2024 Sacred Heart College Careers and Pathways Expo. Students and their families had the opportunity to explore a broad range of different pathways, along with trying out some of the interactive displays on offer.

We thank the families and students that attended, and hope that the evening provided a wealth of information for our community.

To enable the Careers & Pathways team to continue to provide the very best information and resources for our community, we invite those that attended the Expo to complete a short feedback form here.

What’s next? – Erica Fordham (SHOC ’21)

Old scholar, Erica Fordham (SHOC ’21) is studying a Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management) at the International College of Hotel Management. We invited Erica to answer a few questions about her pathways after school.

What year did you graduate?
I graduated SHC in 2021.

What are you studying (and where)?
I am currently studying a Bachelor ofBusiness (Hospitality Management) at the International College of Hotel Management (ICHM), which is located on Currie Street in the Adelaide CBD.

What has ICHM been like so far (describe your study and work experiences)?
Studying a Bachelor of Business at ICHM is a 3 year degree. Each year consists of 6 months of study and 6 months of paid placement out in industry. For my first placement, I was able to move to Melbourne and work at Park Hyatt Melbourne in Housekeeping. For my second placement, I worked on the Ghan and Indian Pacific as a Hospitality Attendant. These placements have given me the opportunity to put into practice the theory I have learnt at ICHM. Some of the subjects we study at ICHM are Wine Studies, Gastronomy, Marketing, Human Resources and Event Management.

What have you enjoyed most about your program?
ICHM fosters a tight knit community and I have made friendships that I will cherish forever. We are taught by lecturers who have extensive industry experience and whilst on placement, I have made connections in industry that are really valuable to my development.

What was a surprise for you coming out from school to a new area of study?
I always considered the three main universities in Adelaide when looking at a pathway after Year 12. It came as a bit of a surprise to me that you can gain a tertiary qualification from a university that is not one of these. I was surprised to realise that there is a high demand for qualified leaders in the industry and that studying at a smaller institution that is internationally recognised as one of the best hotel schools in the world is a valid option.

What do you hope to do once you graduate?
This degree gives you the opportunity to travel nationally and internationally and so I would love to
use my qualification to work overseas.

Some advice for current Year 12 students…
Be open minded to consider studying at a smaller institution and choose a degree that you love. The
rest will follow.

Key dates

Work experience update

  • Work Experience information

    A quick word on Work Experience, it is a legal requirementthat prior to commencing Work Experience that students are inducted in the following areas:

    • Work Health and Safety Act 2012 SA
    • Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 SA
    • Sex Discrimination Act1984 SA, Equal Opportunity Act1984 SA
    • Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 SA

    Adequate time (approximately 5 hours) should be allocated to cover these topics effectively and students need to demonstrate their understanding. This induction is done by the school and is consistent with our Duty of Care to ensure that no studentis placed where they may not be safe physically or psychologically.

    In addition to this, the Workplace Learning and Agreement form must be signed by the student, work placement provider, parent/guardian (all arranged by the student) and finally the Principal or delegate (arranged by the school). The original Workplace Agreement form then becomes a legal contract which sets the school insurance cover in place and must be retained by the school.

    The school must also provide a contact person who is responsible for each student for the duration of their placement.

    Work or job trials are not sanctioned by SA Work Experience guidelines.

    Please see the Sacred Heart College Work Experience Guidelines and Procedures.

  • Work Experience at Alexander Symonds Surveying

    If you are considering work in the surveying industry then the work experience program at Alexander Symonds could be for you.

    Click here for more information.

  • Work Experience Defence Force

    Work Experience at the Woodside Army Barracks to be held 9-12 September. Click here to apply.

  • AIE (specialist educators in games, animation, film and VFX) – Industry Experience Days

    AIE’s Industry Experience Day is a great opportunity for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to learn about the local and international game development, 3D animation and visual effects industries.

    Click here to register.

  • SAE (creative learning hub for film, animation, games, audio, music, and graphic design) – Create for a Day

    SAE University College is opening its doors this July for a one-day program, designed to expand your skills and get you working on inspiring creative projects in the fields of Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games or Electronic Music Production.

    Click here to register.

Tertiary update

  • STEM Scholarships – Elevate

    Applications are open for the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering’s Elevate: Boosting women in STEM scholarships for students commencing in 2025.

    Elevate scholarships are provided to women and non-binary people studying undergraduate STEM degrees, postgraduate research degrees, and those looking to upskill in leadership by undertaking higher studies in STEM orBusiness.

    Anyone interested in learning more about Elevate is invited to join the program team for an overview of Elevate’s aims and objectives, followed by a Q&A session to gain a more in-depth understanding of the program. The Elevate team is hosting two sessions to help prospective applicants understand the program’s offerings and how to apply. Both events will be accessible, with live captions and an
    Auslan interpreter. Recordings of both sessions will be made publicly available afterthe events.

    For anyone looking at applying for an Undergraduate Scholarship, an information session will be held at 12.30pm (AEST) on Tuesday 9 July 2024.

    For anyone looking at applying for a Postgraduate or Leadership Scholarship, an information session will be held at 12.30pm (AEST) on Wednesday 10 July 10 2024.

    If you are unable to attend, but would like to submit questions, please email elevate@atse.org.au.

  • Flinders July 2024 holiday ‘Taster Days’

    These July school holdays, Flinders University is offering students the opportunity to find out what it is like to study at Flinders with a “Taster Day” in the following areas:

    • Engineering
    • Visual Effects, Game Production and Digital Media
    • AI Cybersecurity & IT
    • Marine Biology
    • Physics & Chemistry

    Click here to find out more and register.

  • Education USA

    Students interested in attending College in the USA may like to attend an in-person session in Adelaide.

    When: Monday 29 July
    Where: Pembroke School
    Time: 6pm – 7.30pm
    Program: 6pm – 6.45pm (U.S. Application Process)
    6.45pm – 7.30pm (College sports)

    Click here to register.

  • Creating a USI (Unique Student Identifier)

    To apply for VET, TAFE SA, an apprenticeship/traineeship and University students will require a USI.

    Please click here to create a USI.

  • Interstate Tertiary Admissions Centres

    To apply for university visit the below Tertiary Admissions Centres (each has different key dates and fee schedules)

    South Australia & Northern Territory – SATAC
    Victoria – VTAC
    New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory – UAC
    Queensland – QTAC
    Western Australia – TISC
    Tasmania – University of Tasmania

  • University of South Australia July holiday campus tours

    Click here to visit the University of South Australia dates for July school holiday campus tours.

  • Subject/grades based entry

    For more information about how the three South Australian Institutions are using subject/grades-based entry for University, click on the relevant institution below:
    Flinders University
    The University of Adelaide
    University of South Australia

  • The University of Adelaide updates

    FirstGEN program for first in family – Click here to learn more.

    STEM Academy – Click here to learn more.

    Health Academy – Click here to learn more.

    Humanities Academy – Click here to learn more.

    Business Academy – Click here to learn more.

  • Medicine update

    To stay in the loop with all things Medicine by subscribing to the National Institute of Education (NIE) email list, click here.

Vocational Education & Training (VET) News

Try a Trade Construction at Western Technical College (WTC) – Term 2 and Term 3

Our Year 10 students have almost completed their five sessions of Try a Trade Construction this term. They have explored and developed skills in bricklaying, carpentry, tiling, painting and obtained the White Card.

Next term, 42 students will be exploring their potential pathway through the Try a Trade days at WTC in Automotive, Barbering, Construction, Electrotechnology, Hair & Beauty, Metal Engineering and Plumbing.

Year 10 Immersion/Try a Trade Days

Term 2 has seen many students sign up for various Immersion days including Cookery, Early Childhood, Health Care, Female Try a Trade and PEER Try a Trade (plumbing, electrical, engineering).

Students who attend Immersion/Try a Trade days receive a certificate of attendance which qualifies as evidence of industry experience. This evidence is a requirement to receive the government subsidy available for some VET Certificate II and III courses.

Year 10 and 11 students – are you interested in studying a VET Certificate course in 2025?  

Please keep an eye on your emails at the beginning of Term 3 for ‘2025 VET Expression of Interest’. This will be emailed to all students and parents/caregivers. Once you have submitted the expression of interest, an interview time will be set up in Term 3 for students to meet with Mrs Benedictson to discuss possible VET course options for 2025.

Volunteer opportunities

Other opportunities

  • ADFA Degrees and Trades – Open Day

    The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), based in Canberra, offers a range of post-school pathways in both degrees and trades.

    Students can choose from a range of degrees available in Business, Engineering, Computing, Arts and Science.

    Students can choose from a wide variety of trades ranging from electronics, mechanics and carpentry to cooking and plumbing, and enjoy training, good pay, mateship and job security.

    For more information about ADFA’s Open Day, click here.

  • SAPOL

    To learn more about becoming a member of the South Australian Police Force, visit the Achieve More website.

  • Born to Build

    If you are interested in a career in the building and construction industry, the Born to Build program may interest you.

  • Apprenticeship and Traineeship job listings

    Below is a list of different Jobs Boards you can visit to view current openings in Apprenticeships and Traineeships:

  • Skills Lab new apprenticeship

    Skills Lab are running a new Apprenticeship, Diploma of Applied Technologies which incorporates a focus on Geo-Spatial Information Systems (Surveying), CAD Systems and Programming, skills that can be applied in a range of industries.

    Click here for more information.

  • International College for Hotel Management

    The International College for Hotel Management (ICHM) caters to students interested in pathways in hotel management, tourism and hospitality, business and travel management.

    Click here to learn more.

  • Scholarships

    Scholarships are available at all tertiary institutions. While the exact impact of a scholarship will depend on a few factors, including how much it’s worth, and how much support is needed, it can always be a worthwhile investment in time to investigate scholarships available at the institution of your choice.

  • Tutoring and study tips

    Do you need tutoring?
    If you feel any of the following, tutoring might be something you’d like to try:

    • You’re feeling behind or that you don’t understand what’s being taught
    • You missed some classes and would like to catch up in your spare time
    • You’ve kept up with class work, but want a bit of extra help to do well in assessment
    • You’re really interested in a particular subject and are keen to learn even more.

    Tutoring is something you can access at any stage of your educational journey, from primary school all the way through to university.
    At Sacred Heart, subject teachers are available in the library after school any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday until 5pm and for Year 12 students until 8pm on a Tuesday and Wednesday.

    You can view the library roster of staff and subjects here.

    Tutors
    Tutors Australia – offers both in-home and online tutoring
    Cluey Learning – offers one-on-one online tutoring
    Tutorly – find a private tutorto suit you
    Kumon – individualized learning for Maths, English and Japanese

    You can also find more study tips here.

Spotlight on careers

  • New Bachelor of Education degree – Birth to 5

    Flinders University and University of South Australia are both offering a new degree, Bachelor of Education – Birth to 5. Unlike a traditional Bachelor of Education this new offering is a 3 year program, with recognition of prior learning applicable to previous study in the early childhood sector.

    What is new about this?
    The new B-5 degrees have been created in response to the shortage of staff in the Early Childhood Education sector. With a focus on Birth – 5 students who graduate this program will be eligible to teach in a range of settings from Early Learning Centres to Kindergartens and Child Care Centres while attracting a teaching salary.

    Graduates will not be able to teach past the age of 5.

    Demand
    Demand for kindergarten and early-childhood teachers is estimated to grow up to 21.6%*.

    Subjects
    If you like or are good at working with children, and are studying a range of subjects from English, to Mathematics, as well Humanities, Sciences, or Cross-disciplinary studies, this degree may be for
    you.

    Click here for more information.

Professional reading

Disclaimer: Statements on careers and courses included in this newsletter are not necessarily those of Sacred Heart College. i.e. The text of notices on courses and industry prospects may be taken directly from their correspondence/publicity material. Some material taken from Study Work Grow (South Australia Careers News).