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This booklet is for Year 10 students choosing their courses for Years 11 and 12. The aim is to help you think about the next two years and make the best decision for successful study in senior school and beyond.
CONSIDER Year 10 is a good time to start thinking about your future – not just what you’d like to do for the next two years, but what you’d like to do beyond that. Are you thinking of further study, getting a job or doing an apprenticeship? The following pages will help you consider your options. Being unsure of what you want to do next is quite common. You may already know that you would like to go on to further study but not be sure of the type of course you’d enjoy. If you’re looking at a specific career path you may already know what tertiary course you need to do. It’s important that you understand all the requirements for this course when you choose your Year 11 and 12 courses. Maybe the thought of more years of study after school isn’t right for you just now. Perhaps you want to get straight into the workforce, or take up a traineeship or apprenticeship. If you enter the workforce, consider how workplaces change over time and the importance of continuing to learn as your career develops. If you decide to come back to study in the future, there are other pathways to entry. Choosing courses at school that give you the broadest range of future options will make this easier for you later. Think about your future, consider your abilities, investigate your options and make a plan. You might want to start with the following questions.
WHO INSPIRES YOU?
When thinking about your future, a good place to start is by looking around at who and what inspires you.
This could be a person, such as a family member or friend, or someone prominent in public life.
Or it could be something you’ve seen or heard:
• a book, television show, movie or documentary
• a podcast or something you’ve seen online.
Think about why these people or things inspire you. Is it what they do, the way they relate to others, their
community spirit, the story they tell or the message they give?
The things that inspire you can shape your future goals and dreams.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO?
Think about the type of person you are
and your interests.
Do you like:
• doing things outside or inside?
• helping others?
• working with technology?
• organising things?
• talking to people?
• finding out how things work?
• being original and creative?
• working on your own?
• working with others?
When planning your future career, consider your natural inclinations and abilities. For example,
you may not be happy and successful as a park ranger if you don’t enjoy the outdoors!
Choosing a first job is a big decision. But it’s only the beginning of a career journey that could encompass many
transitions between different roles across multiple fields. Instead of a young person focusing purely on choosing a
single job, they could consider a more long-term question, such as which ‘cluster of work’ they want to build a
career within. When making this decision a young person can:
• Reflect on the job clusters that best match their interests and strengths, by using the jobs and skills most
commonly request in a job cluster as a guide.
• Test your fit within a job cluster by studying the right subjects and gaining critical early-career experience
in jobs that employers offer more frequently to young people.
There are more than 1,000 different occupations in Australia. This might seem like a bewildering choice for a
young person starting their career but this chart will help find your choices.
There are 7 ‘clusters of work that are predominant in Australia.
The Artisans The Designers
The Technologists
cluster comprises jobs that require skill in cluster comprises jobs that involve deploying
cluster comprises jobs that require skilled
manual tasks related to construction, skills and knowledge of science, mathematics
understanding and manipulation of digital
production, maintenance or technical and design to construct or engineer products or
technology.
customer service. buildings.
require skilled understanding and
...involve deploying skills and knowledge of manipulation of digital technology.
require skill in manual tasks related to
science, mathematics and design to
construction, production, maintenance or Detail-orientation, planning, quality assurance,
construct or engineer products or buildings.
technical customer service project management
Planning, Quality assurance, project
Detail-orientation, planning, problem Communication skills, customer services, team
management, time management, problem work,
solving, digital literacy
solving
The Generators The Coordinators The Carers The Informers
cluster comprises jobs that cluster comprises jobs that cluster comprises jobs that seek cluster comprises
require a high level of involve repetitive to improve the mental or
administrative and behind-the- jobs that involve professionals
interpersonal interaction in physical health or well-being of
retail, sales, hospitality and scenes process or service others, including medical, care providing information,
entertainment. tasks. and personal support services. education or business services.
require a high level of seek to improve the mental
involve professionals
interpersonal interaction in or physical health or well-
involve repetitive providing information,
retail, sales, hospitality and being of others, including
administrative and behind- education or business
entertainment. medical, care and personal
the-scenes process or services
Communication skills, support services.
service tasks communications skills,
building effective Communication skills, team
Time management, detail- written communication,
relationships, customer work, teaching, customer
orientation, digital literacy service teaching, Problem solving,
service
creativity, research
In Year 10 you will select the courses that you will study for the next two years. This is an exciting time with many
choices available. The following guidelines will help you make the best possible decisions.
Identify your end goal
Set aside some time to imagine what you would like to do after you finish school, whether you plan to work or
study. To study at university, you must select ATAR courses in Years 11 and 12. Even if you’re not sure whether
tertiary study is for you, selecting ATAR courses will allow you the flexibility to change your mind down the track.
Consider your abilities and interests Choosing courses you enjoy and perform well in will give you the best chance of achieving a high WACE and/or ATAR and gaining access to University or TAFE or work. In an ATAR pathway avoid choosing a course simply because it scales well. If you don’t get good marks, scaling won’t make much difference. Explore career opportunities It is important to select the degree you need to get the job you want. Career expos and university open days are an invaluable source of information on career choices, as is speaking to family, friends, teachers and careers advisers. Consider doing work experience in your area of interest so you can better assess whether a certain career path is a good match for you. If you’re not sure about the career path you want to follow, choose subjects that will keep several options open for you. Future directions The courses you choose in Years 11 and 12 should reflect the pathway you want to aspire to. Remember, when selecting WACE courses, it’s more important to consider your end goal, abilities and interests.
What are you good at? Think about your academic skills and interests. What subjects are you good at? What do you enjoy studying? Often these are the same because you do well at subjects you enjoy and are interested in. Investigate the types of jobs that use these subjects as key parts of what they do. For example, being good at geography could lead you to a job as a town planner, tour guide, cartographer or civil engineer. Being good at languages could lead you to a job as a customs officer, foreign affairs and trade officer, language teacher or translator, or you could work in an importing and exporting business. Also consider what you’re good at outside school. What extracurricular activities do you do? If you’re good with pets, find out about jobs involving animals. Working it out The first step is to think about who you are: your interests, qualities and skills. Write these in the boxes below. Then turn to the table ‘What are my options? and match your interests, qualities and skills with those in the left-hand column of the table. These are divided into study areas and you may find you match one particular area of study, or several.
What am I interested in?
What are my options?
My personal qualities are... e.g. creative,
organised, happy to work alone
The next step is to use the ‘What are my options?’ to
match your answers in Worksheet 1 with areas of My skills are... e.g. writing, listening, drawing, solving
study. Work your way across the sheet below, filling in
problems
each column from the information in the table. In the
final column you will end up with a list of subjects that
Who inspires me? Why?
best match your abilities and future plans.
Who can I talk to?
Areas of study that match What careers use What beyond school What WACE courses could I
my interests, qualities and those skills? courses could I study choose?
skills or work in?
Qualities
Skills
Interests
2021
Student Careers
Exploration
Workbook 1
NAME
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TASK CHECKLIST
1. Work though the tasks in the booklet. When you have ticked off the tasks for the
lesson ask your teacher to sign off on your work.
2. If you finish your work early you can start the content from the next lesson.
Lesson Learning Intention Task Checklist Teachers
Signature
Assembly I understand the ☐ Attend assembly
(During purpose of career
English) exploration and Year
11/12 course
selection at Southern
River College
Lesson 1 I understand the ☐ Complete Task 1 (pg. 3-6)
requirements of the ☐ Read information
WACE and the ☐ complete review questions
different course types ☐ Complete Task 2 (pg. 7-8)
available for study ☐ Read the information
about WACE
☐ Answer Questions 2-5
Lesson 2 I understand the ☐ Complete Task 3 (pg. 9-10)
difference between ☐ Read the information
apprenticeships and about apprenticeships
TAFE ☐ Answer Questions 2-7
☐ Complete Task 4 (pg.11)
☐ Read the information
about VET
☐ Answer Questions 2-4
Lesson 3 I understand that ☐ Complete Task 5 (pg. 12-13)
university entry can ☐ Read the information
occur through TISC about university
or alternative entry ☐ Answer Questions 2-5
Lesson 4 I have used the ☐ Complete Task 6 (pg. 14-16)
Myfuture website to ☐ Create account – step 1
understand my ☐ Complete interests quiz
interests and skills step 2-3
☐ Record result – step 4
☐ Complete skills quiz step 5
☐ Record result – step 6
AT THE END OF LESSON 4 RETURN THE BOOKLET TO YOUR HASS TEACHER
TO KEEP SAFE UNTIL WEEK 8
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Revised April 2021TASK 1 – Career Interests
1. Read though the table on pages 3-5. (If the text is too small – read it on Connect)
2. Each row represents a different area of study, careers and interests.
3. Pick the three rows that interest you most. Write down the information from the row that
you think matches your personality
Interests, Qualities and Careers that use What I could study What I could do in
Skills these interests year 11/12
qualities and skills
Area of Study:
Interests:
Qualities:
OPTION 1
Skills:
Area of Study:
Interests:
Qualities:
OPTION 2
Skills:
Area of Study:
Interests:
Qualities:
OPTION 3
Skills:
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Revised April 2021My interests, qualities and skills Careers that use my Beyond school I WACE courses I
interests, qualities could study or work in. could choose
and skills
Agriculture, Rural Studies and I could be an ... animal I could study ... I could choose these WACE
handler, animal welfare agribusiness, agricultural courses… Horticulture,
Animal Science officer, conservation science, animal production Human Biology, Biology,
I’m interested in ... the land, the environment, manager, cyber security science, crop production, Chemistry, Earth and
crop growing, farming, plants, animal health/ specialist, farmer, grazier, cyber security, equine Environmental Science,
welfare, horse training horticulturist, land manager, science and horse Geography, Integrated
I’m ... observant, confident with animals, organised, produce manager, stud management, farm and land Science, Mathematics
good with detail, patient ... and manager/trainer, veterinarian, management, horticulture, Physics,
I’m good at ... making things, planning, winemaker, wool classer networking, plant pathology,
problem solving, maths, technical drawing, post-harvest technology,
manual work, working with animals veterinary science/
technology, viticulture and
wine science, wool science,
zoology
Architecture, Building, Design and I could be an ... analyst, I could study ... Aboriginal I could choose these
anthropologist, archaeologist, studies, archaeology, Asian WACE courses ...
Planning archivist, foreign affairs studies, cinema studies, Aboriginal Studies, English
I’m interested in ... current affairs, social issues, officer, gallery curator, communications, English, Advanced, Geography,
politics, world events, languages, writing and government policy international studies, History, languages, Media
literature, religions and cultures, history officer, historian, journalist, languages, literature, media, Design, Visual Arts
I’m ... artistic, creative, adventurous, conscientious, language specialist, modern/ancient history,
efficient, industrious, resourceful, imaginative ... and marketing manager, media philosophy, photography,
I’m good at ... creative writing, debating, languages, officer, producer, researcher, political science, psychology,
solving problems, thinking critically, using technology social researcher, translator publishing, religious studies,
or interpreter social science, sociology,
theology, women’s studies
Business, Commerce, Economics, I could be an ... accountant, I could study ... accounting, I could choose these WACE
auditor, banker, business actuarial studies, courses ... Business
Marketing and Management adviser, business analyst, agribusiness, banking, Studies, Economics,
I’m interested in ... politics, economics, business consultant, business, e-commerce, English, languages,
business, international affairs, current affairs, economist, entrepreneur, financial advising, human Mathematics
finance and banking, statistics, accounting financial analyst, financial resource management,
I’m good with money, ethical, organised, persuasive, planner, human resources industrial relations,
independent, outgoing and manager, marketing specialist, internationalrelations,
I’m good at ... leadership, mathematics, project manager, stockbroker management, marketing,
solving problems, showing initiative, critical property economics,statistics
thinking, logical thinking, negotiating
Communications and Media I could be an ... animator, I could study ... animation, I could choose these WACE
artist, cartoonist, composer, creative industries, creative courses ... English, Dance,
Studies fashion designer, film director, writing, fashion, fine arts, Design and Technology,
I’m interested in ... theatre, fashion, popular graphic designer, illustrator, graphic design, illustration, Drama,Music, Media,
culture, music, photography, drawing, painting, journalist, multimedia journalism, music, Hospitality, VisualArts,
graphic design, creating things, research designer, musician, photography,theatre studies,
I’m ... creative, good with detail, imaginative, photographer, producer, visual arts
organised, a good communicator, an independent songwriter, teacher, writer
worker, outgoing ... and
I’m good at ... dancing, acting, performing, making
things, playing an instrument, writing, photography,
working things (technical skills), solving problems,
using initiative, writing
Earth and Environmental Sciences I could be a ... conservationist, I could study ... climate I could choose these
environmental officer, change, conservation WACE courses ... Biology,
I’m interested in being outdoors, the environmental planner, studies, environmental Chemistry, Design and
environment, nature, oceans, marine life, environmental scientist, rehabilitation studies, food Technology, Earth and
volcanoes, weather, waterways, diving, fisheries manager, food and sustainability, forestry, Environmental Science,
animals, bushwalking, science drug safety officer, forestry geography (human and Mathematics Advanced,
I’m ... good with detail, organised, observant, worker, marine conservation physical), geology, Physics, Investigating
resourceful ... and officer, resource manager, geophysics, marine resource Science, Society and
I’m good at ... mathematics, design, science, working urban planner and environmental Culture
alone, working outdoors, critical thinking, solving management, spatial
problems science, sustainability
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Revised April 2021Education and Teaching I could be a ... I could study ... adult I could choose these
community educator, education, community WACE courses ... Biology,
I’m interested in ... helping others, being
corporate trainer, early education, early childhood Chemistry, English,
outdoors, social equality, teaching and learning, childhood teacher, teaching, human resource Geography, History,
school, children primary teacher, development, organisational languages, Investigating
secondary teacher learning, primary teaching, Science, Mathematics,
I’m ... active, a good communicator, patient, creative,
secondary teaching Health Studies, Health and
organised, outgoing ... and
(specialising in a curriculum Physical Education,
I’m good at ... time management, leadership, English, area) Physics,
maths, planning, presentation, thinking critically
Engineering I could be a ... chemical or I could study ... civil, coastal I could choose these
materials engineer, civil systems, computer, WACE courses ...
I’m interested in. maths, science, construction,
engineer, construction construction, construction Chemistry, Engineering
electronics, computers, programming, mechanics, manager, electrical project management, Studies, Mathematics
how things work, robotics engineer, industrial electrical, environmental or Advanced, Physics,
engineer, manufacturer, mechanical engineering, Automotive, Construction,
I’m ... organised, creative, good with detail,
mechanical engineer, gaming, medical Information and Digital
technically minded, patient, persistent,
medical engineer, engineering, engineering Technology Metal and
resourceful, analytical ... and production engineer mechatronics, robotics, Engineering
I’m good at drawing, planning, computing, science, surveying,
leadership, designing, solving problems telecommunications
Health Sciences I could be an ... ambulance I could study ... beauty I could choose these WACE
officer, audiologist, beauty therapy, biomedical courses ... Biology,
I’m interested in ... health, nutrition, food, how
therapist, chiropodist, sciences, Chinese medicine, Chemistry, Community and
the body works, people, science, alternative chiropractor, community chiropractic science, clinical Family Studies, Food
medicines, helping others health worker, data scientist, science, dental science, Technology, Investigating
I’m ... caring, curious, dependable, patient, a good dentist, dietitian, doctor, digital health and analytics, Science, Mathematics
communicator, critical thinker, organised, observant, medical scientist, nurse, global health, medical Applications, Personal
open minded, good with people ... and nutritionist, occupational imaging, medical laboratory Development, Health and
I’m good at ... leadership, fine motor skills, therapist, oral health science, naturopathy, Physical Education
solving problems, working with others, time therapist, paramedic, nuclear medicine, nutrition (PDHPE), Physics
management, listening, thinking critically, pharmacist, physiotherapist, and dietetics, occupational
motivating people planning and policy officer, therapy, oral health,
pedorthist, podiatrist, osteopathy, pedorthics, Para
radiographer, researcher medicine, physiotherapy,
(e.g. food, health, medical), pharmacology, podiatry,
speech therapist, radiography, speech therapy
sonographer
Human Movement and Sport I could be a ... disease I could study ... anatomy and I could choose these
prevention educator, physiology, exercise WACE courses
Sciences exercise physiology, ...Human Biology,
scientist, fitness counsellor, exercise science, Biology, Chemistry, English,
physiotherapy,
I’m interested in ... sport, coaching, fitness and fitness trainer, exercise psychology, sports coaching, Integrated Science,
exercise, how the body works, nutrition, biology, rehabilitation worker, exercise sports journalism, sports Mathematics Applications,
health, helping others, being outdoors physiologist, medical management, sports Personal Development, Health
researcher, psychology
medical scientist, occupational and Physical Education
I’m ... a good communicator, patient, observant, therapist, personaltrainer, (PDHPE), Physics
organised, enthusiastic, supportive, persuasive, fit physiotherapist, sport
and healthy, confident, outgoing ... and scientist, sports coach,
sports marketer,
I’m good at ... sports, public speaking, teacher
leadership, motivating others, fine motor skills,
solving problems,
teaching others, science
Information Technology I could be a ... computer I could study ... I could choose these WACE
programmer, digital computer science, courses ... Business Studies,
and Information media producer, game computing, data Design and Technology,
Systems designer, graphic science, digital English, Information and
designer, filmmaker, business, electronics, Digital
illustrator, IT consultant, information
I’m interested in ... computers, internet, web photographer, software systems, information Technology, Information
technologies, social media, electronics, developer, systems technology, programming, Processes and Technology,
programming, analyst, visual effects
designing artist, web designer software engineering Mathematics Applications,
Software Design and
I’m ... organised, orderly, good with detail, persistent, Development
level headed, happy to work alone ... and
I’m good at ... computing, using technology,
maths, solving problems, thinking logically, thinking
creatively,
making decisions
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Revised April 2021Law I could be a ... barrister, I could study ... I could choose these WACE
judge, legal adviser, legal conveyancing, justice courses ... Business
I’m interested in ... research, justice, fairness,
officer, legal researcher, studies, law, legal studies, Studies, Economics,
equality, current affairs, politics, helping others magistrate, police officer, paralegal studies, political English, Politics and Law,
I’m ... outgoing, organised, observant, open minded, politician, solicitor, police studies Philosophy and Ethics.
persistent, persuasive ... and officer, army, navy, air force.
I’m good at ... debating, public speaking,
writing, researching, evaluating information,
negotiating, logical thinking
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Revised April 2021Medical Sciences and Medicine I could be a ... biochemist, I could study ... I could choose these WACE
biomedical engineer, biomedical sciences, courses ... Biology,
I’m interested in ... the environment, health, chiropractor, doctor, forensic science, health Chemistry, Community and
nutrition, how the body works, people, science, forensic officer, genetic sciences, medicine, Family Services,
alternative medicines, helping others, research, counsellor, laboratory medical engineering, Mathematics, Physics,
experimenting
technician, medical nanotechnology, Integrated Science
I’m ... caring, patient, a good communicator, inventive, engineer, medical optometry, Para
curious, organised, good with detail, observant ... researcher, pathologist, medicine, pharmacy,
and pharmacist, radiologist, physiotherapy, dentistry.
sonographer
I’m good at ... leadership, fine motor skills,
time management, making decisions, problem
solving, working with others, listening
Nursing and Midwifery I could be an ... aged care I could study ... aged care, I could choose these
nurse, community health behavioural and social WACE courses …
I’m interested in ... health care, helping others, how nurse, critical care nurse, sciences, health sciences, Health Studies, Human
the body works, people, science, mothers and disability carenurse, health Indigenous culture, maternal Biology, Biology,
babies, childbirth administrator, Indigenous and child care, mental health, Chemistry, Community
I’m ... caring, kind, a good communicator, health nurse, mentalhealth midwifery, nursing and Family Services,
dependable, supportive, responsible, tolerant, nurse, midwife, nurse, nurse (community, high- English, Integrated
patient, organised ... and educator, occupational health dependency, perioperative), Science, Mathematics
nurse, paediatric nurse, palliative care, paediatrics,
I’m good at ... using initiative, teamwork, working pharmaceutical sales rep, primary health care,
with social and health policy medical/surgical nursing,
others, listening officer, surgical nurse rehabilitation
Science, Applied I could be an ... aviation I could study ... agricultural I could choose these WACE
engineer, community worker, science, applied studies, courses ... Biology,
Science and Technology counsellor, data analyst, field aviation science, biological Chemistry, Community and
I’m interested in ... chemistry, science, the researcher, geologist, science, chemistry, Family Services,
environment, weather patterns, people and laboratory technician, environmental science, Mathematics, Physics,
communities, marine life, space, astronomy, planes, medical advocate, medical equine science, food Integrated Science
research, computers, experimenting, animals, nature, marketer, researcher, sports science or technology,
psychology, farming psychologist,urban planner, forensics, horticulture,
vet, zookeeper marine science,
I’m ... curious, organised, creative, good with mathematics, medical
detail, science, nanotechnology,
observant, resourceful ... and physics, psychology,
statistics, technology,
I’m good at ... solving problems, critical thinking,
veterinary science, zoology
leadership, mathematics, logical thinking, chemistry,
biology
Social Sciences I could be a ... community I could study ... I could choose these WACE
care officer, legal behavioural science, courses ... Community and
I’m interested in ... people and communities, world practitioner, occupational commerce, criminology, Family Studies, Economics,
events, current affairs, politics, health, social therapist, social worker, geography, policing, English, Geography, Politics
responsibility, immigration, policing, justice, fairness,
vocational guidance policy studies, and Law, Philosophy and
working with people, helping others
counsellor, welfare support psychology, social Ethics, Studies,
I’m ... organised, a good communicator, curious, officer, welfare worker ecology, sociology Mathematics, Modern
resourceful, fair, helpful ... and History, Ancient History.
I’m good at ... critical thinking, making decisions,
solving problems
Social Work and Welfare I could be an ... aged care I could study ... ageing, I could choose these WACE
worker, child protection children and young people, courses … Children and
I’m interested in ... people and cultures, health, officer, community care health and disability, Community, Health Studies,
social responsibility, fairness, helping others officer, disability officer, Indigenous studies, social English, Mathematics
I’m ... organised, caring, a good communicator, migrant welfare officer, policy, social research, social Advanced, Modern History,
curious, resourceful, fair, helpful ... and social worker, welfare work, sociology, psychology, Society and Culture
support officer, welfare research skills, youth work
I’m good at ... critical thinking, making decisions, worker, youth worker,
solving problems teacher.
Tourism, Hospitality and I could be an ... I could study ... event I could choose these WACE
environmental planner, event management, hotel courses ... Earth and
Event Management manager, hotel manager, management, leisure Environmental Science,
I’m interested in ... travel, people and cultures, resort manager, studies, recreational English, languages,
world events, languages, helping others, being restauranteur, travel management and planning, Mathematics, Hospitality,
outdoors, being active consultant, tour operator sport management, tourism Tourism, Travel and Events
I’m ... organised, good with detail, a good management
communicator, confident, patient, persistent,
sincere, friendly, flexible, punctual ... and
I’m good at ... languages, leadership, planning,
serving customers, solving problems, working with
people from diverse backgrounds
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Revised April 2021TASK 2 – What is WACE?
1. Read the following information
The Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) is awarded to secondary
school students who satisfy the requirements.
Reference
should be
made to the
WACE
manual for
details:
https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/publications/wace-manual
More information about Year 11 and 12 curriculum can be found on the SCSA Student information
page: https://student.scsa.wa.edu.au/
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Revised April 20212. What are three important things you have learned about the WACE?
1.
2.
3.
3. Go the SCASA website at: https://student.scsa.wa.edu.au/curriculum
4. Read the information and fill in the boxes below.
a) What is an ATAR course?
b) What is a General Course?
c) What is a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Industry Specific Course?
5. Make a note of any questions you have below:
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Revised April 2021TASK 3 – What are Apprenticeships and
Traineeships?
We are now going to investigate the following:
• Apprenticeships/traineeships
• Getting an apprenticeship/traineeship
• Being prepared
• Finding an employer
• Starting your apprenticeship/traineeship
1. Visit the Jobs and Skills website at www.jobsandskills.wa.gov.au and click
on the Skills Ready tab to access up-to-date information about
apprenticeships and traineeships and answer the questions below.
© 2019 Government of Western Australia
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Revised April 20212. What is an apprenticeship? 3. What is a traineeship? 4. What is an Australian School-based Apprenticeship? 5. What is a pre-apprenticeship? 6. List four interesting facts about school-based traineeships or apprenticeships 7. List two ways to find an employer. CDEBK12L001 | Student career exploration workbook 10 © Department of Education WA 2020 Revised April 2021
TASK 4 – What is VET? Vocational Education and Training (VET) focuses on providing skills for work. It covers a large number of careers and industries like trades and office work, retail, hospitality and technology. Qualifications range from Certificate II to Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma. For many schools this is the beginning of your training journey. 1. Visit the Vocational Education website at https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/australian- education/vocational-education and answer the questions below. 2. What does TAFE stand for? 3. Who provides VET qualifications? 4. Fill in the table about the different levels of qualification offered as VET; Name of Qualification Duration (time taken to complete) Career Outcome Certificate I Certificate II Certificate III Certificate IV Diploma Advanced Diploma 5. Do VET courses focus more on practical skills or theoretical skills? Why? CDEBK12L001 | Student career exploration workbook 11 © Department of Education WA 2020 Revised April 2021
TASK 5 – What is University?
University focuses on primarily offer higher education qualifications at undergraduate and
postgraduate levels to prepare graduates for professional careers. This includes bachelor degrees,
postgraduate certificates, postgraduate diplomas, masters degrees and doctoral degrees.
University entry requirements at undergraduate level (not already graduated from a university course)
usually revolve around academic achievement and completion of subject prerequisites in the
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), supplemented by interviews, auditions,
portfolios and tests for certain fields. Requirements for postgraduate study involve a combination of
previous academic study and work experience.
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES
There are five major universities in Western Australia. Four public universities and one private.
Websites:
• Curtin University www.curtin.edu.au
• Edith Cowan University www.ecu.edu.au
• Murdoch University www.murdoch.edu.au
• The University of Western Australia www.uwa.edu.au
• University of Notre Dame (private) www.nd.edu.au
TISC: University and the ATAR
University admission to the four public universities of Western Australia is processed through the
Tertiary Institution Service Centre (TISC).
University entry requirements, are also available on the TISC website.
1. Go to https://tisc.edu.au/static-fixed/guide/slar-2023.pdf
2. Read the information on page 3. What are the four things you must have in order to be
considered for university admission when you leave high school?
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Revised April 2021ALTERNTAIVE ENTRY
Each university has a number of alternative entry pathways that provide you with options if your
results or educational background do not provide immediate eligibility for direct entry to
undergraduate study.
CURTIN
3. Go to https://study.curtin.edu.au/applying/pathways/uniready-enabling-program/. Answer the
questions.
a. What is the name of Curtin’s alternative entry pathway?
b. What is the cost?
c. How long does the course take (duration)?
d. What are the entry requirements?
MURDOCH
4. Go to https://www.murdoch.edu.au/study/courses/enabling/n1095. Answer the questions.
a. What is the name of Murdoch’s alternative entry pathway?
b. What is the cost?
c. How long does the course take (duration)?
d. What are the entry requirements?
ECU
5. Go to https://www.ecu.edu.au/degrees/courses/university-preparation-course . Answer the
questions.
a. What is the name of ECU’s alternative entry pathway?
b. What is the cost?
c. How long does the course take (duration)?
d. What are the entry requirements?
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Revised April 2021TASK 6 – Career Exploration Profile
SIGN UP
1. Go to www.myfuture.edu.au
a. Click the link that says ‘sign up’
b. Use your school email address firstname.lastname@student.education.wa.edu.au
c. Fill in the box below
Make sure you remember your login name and password as you will need these to log
on later to view your saved information.
Login name: Password:
INTERESTS
2. Start your journey exploring things that interest you. Click on the icon My career profile.
3. Click on Interests
a. Answer all of the questions
b. Click submit
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Revised April 2021You will get a results screen with a list like the one below:
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4. Look at the results. Fill in the box below
My highest result for interests is: (eg Business)
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Revised April 20215. Click on the skills ikon on the left hand side.
a. Answer all of the questions
b. Click submit
You will get a results screen with a list like the one below:
6. Look at the results. Fill in the box below
My top skill is: (eg Persuading)You can also read
