Career Resources
Year 12 Students
ABC of Applying
The ABC of Applying summarises (for parents of VCE students) all the vital information needed for the application process. http://www.vtac.edu.au/files/pdf/publications/abc_of_applying_2018a.pdf VTAC (Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre) You can use the VTAC website to search for current tertiary course information. http://www.vtac.edu.au ABC of Scaling This is a VTAC publication that explains in simple terms how VTAC scales the VCE study scores and then calculates the ATAR from those scaled scores. http://www.vtac.edu.au/pdf/publications/abc_of_scaling.pdf General Career Information Links ATAR Calculator Estimates what your VCE ATAR score will be. http://vce.atarcalc.com Study Assistance A one-stop-shop for all your questions about Australian Government assistance available to help finance your tertiary studies. http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/ Good Uni Guide Information about tertiary education pathways, including postgraduate courses like the MBA, and career options in Australia. http://www.hobsonscoursefinder.com.au My Future Provides career planning and exploration information, occupation profiles, courses, job-search tips and information for parents. http://www.myfuture.edu.au Job Guide Useful information about work and occupations to best suit you, based on your interests/abilities. Links to courses Australia-wide. https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/careers-guide Australian Apprenticeships Find information on applying for an apprenticeship, wages and training. http://www.aapathways.com.au/Home http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au Interstate University Admission Centres New South Wales - http://www.uac.edu.au Queensland - http://www.qtac.edu.au South Australia - http://www.satac.edu.au Western Australia - http://www.tisc.edu.au Tasmania - University of Tasmania http://www.utas.edu.au Northern Territory - http://www.cdu.edu.au Job outlook A careers and labour market research information site. http://joboutlook.gov.au SkillsInfo Provides comprehensive data on industry employment trends and industry prospects in Australia. SkillsInfo also provides information and links on the Australian labour market, vacancy trends, skills shortages, regional employment, and education and training. http://lmip.gov.au VTAC list of Open Days A listing of all University, Tafe and College Open Days http://www.vtac.edu.au/opendays.html Youth.gov.au The central hub of government information for young people, this website has links to Australian Apprenticeships, Job Guide, My Future, Youth Form and Career Advice Australia. www.youth.gov.au |