Career Corner

Issue 2- Term 1 - Week 5

Career Advisers Message

Are you ready?

What are your options? How do you go about finding

information about various jobs or further education? This
newsletter is here for your convenience it covers all aspects of
careers and further educational all in one space. So take
advantage and read it from beginning to end to give you
some idea of the path you may take.

Career Hotspot Private

Investigator
Private investigators conduct
investigations for clients and
prepare evidence for court
proceedings. They are often
involved with matters of
insurance, missing persons
and character enquiries, and
work in private agencies and
commercial and industrial organisations.

registered and have a National Police Clearance

Certificate. A drivers licence is usually required.

Employment Opportunities:
Most private investigators are self-employed or work in a
small team with other agents. Many private investigators
enter the occupation after working in the police or defence
forces.
Work is mainly generated by investigation of
suspected insurance fraud and location of missing
persons.
For
more
information
please
visit:
www.aipd.com.au or www.imal.com.au

In this issue
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Coffee School

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Indigenous Scholarships

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Medical Imaging Technologists

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My Gateway.

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seek missing persons and locate witnesses

NSW Minerals Council Ltd

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take videos or photographs for use as evidence

Private Investigator

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Professional Cadetships

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Skillset.

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Sydney Film School.

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University of Western Sydney

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conduct surveillance and maintain records

Work undercover in organisations to gather

specific information organisations.

Personal Requirements:

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February, 2011

Chartered Accountants

Private investigators may perform the following tasks:

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good communication skills

good observation skills
able to accept responsibility
Sound character with no criminal or other
convictions that would stop you getting a private
investigators licence.

Education and Training:

To become a private investigator you usually have to
complete a VET qualification in investigative services.
People engaged in security work must be appropriately

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Jobs of the future

Medical Imaging Technologists are
employed in public and
private hospitals and
private radiology
practices. Demand for
medical imaging
technologists has
grown over the past few years. This
has mainly been due to new and
expanding techniques such as
magnetic resonance imaging and
ultrasound, which aid in the diagnosis
and treatment of various medical
conditions.

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scholarships or studying at university, so

don't be afraid to ask for assistance.
For more information please visit

Please join us for a celebration to launch the

UWS Year of Success through Diversity and the
first UWS Open Forum for 2013, The Road to
Success. The evening will celebrate the rich
diversity of the Universitys staff and students
who make a significant contribution to the
success of UWS in achieving excellence in the
areas of teaching and learning, research and
community engagement.

Indigenous
Scholarships

The guest speakers on the night will be:

Scholarships are available to Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander students. Scholarships
range in value from a $500 one-off payment
to $100,000, paid over the duration of a
student's course.
In addition to the scholarships specifically for
Indigenous students, the site has other
equity - and merit-based scholarships which
Indigenous students are encouraged to apply
for.
The scholarships cover expenses like
university fees (also known as student
contribution amounts), living costs and other
study costs (like computer equipment and
books). Some offer a lump sum payment
which may be used for any costs associated
with study.
Make sure you do your research before you
apply and find out how to choose the
scholarship that is right for you.
It's important to remember that there are
always people out there who can help you
with any questions you may have about

Christine Cawsey, Principal of Rooty Hill

High School and member of the Greater
Western Sydney AFL Giants Board

Emad Elkheir, AFL NSW/ACT

Multicultural Programs Coordinator, Greater
Western Sydney

Chelsea Roffey, First woman to umpire an

AFL grand final, Journalist

The forum will be held on 6th March on the UWS

Parramatta

South

campus,

Building

EB.3.33

arriving at 5.30pm for a 6pm start.

Equity and Diversity Open Forums Register

your attendance here or phone 02 9678 7378

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This newsletter is produced and distributed by Tracey

Bugden of Thomas Reddall High School. It may not be
placed on your website, but may be reproduced by
subscribing schools for their own school use.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants will

host some exciting and informative FREE
events in 2013 for high school students who
are interested in a career in business or
accounting. Please see the information
below.

Cadetship Evening Wednesday, 15 May 2013

from 4.30pm
Venue: Sydney Convention and Exhibition
Centre
This is an excellent opportunity for Year
12 students to engage with over 22
employers, attend information sessions
regarding cadetships and receive tips on
the recruitment process.
For more information please visit:
charteredaccountants.com.au/students

Editors note:

NSW mining is an important contributor to

our state economy, and its an exciting
industry to be a part of. There are big
opportunities for advancement as the
industry needs a constant stream of highly
skilled
employees
from
across
all
professions.
NSW
mining
offers
rewarding
career
prospects across the state, and its also the
sort of work that can take you all over the
world. But a career in mining is not just
about working in a mine; the type of work
you could do in mining is really only limited
by your imagination. We have environmental
scientists, surveyors, electricians, truck
drivers, IT experts, geologists, machine
operators, health and safety specialists,
communications
professionals
and
engineers,
just
to
name
a
few.
Pathways into the industry vary: some
careers require apprenticeships while others
require specialised university degrees. Thats
why its important to choose the right
subjects at school to ensure you are on the
right path to the
mining
career
you
want.
The
NSW
Minerals
Council has various
initiatives
to
encourage students into the minerals
industry and provide potential NSW miners
with information about the pathways to a
career in the industry. These include NSW
Mining Scholarships, which provides
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eligible high school students across NSW

with a grant for up to three years of study in
a minerals related degree or course, and
Careers in Mining Evenings that offer high
school students a glimpse at what its like to
work in the industry and to learn more about
getting there.

For more information about our careers

and education programs, please contact
us at education@nswmin.com.au.
People for the Future A national careers portal
offering a great range of career opportunities in
resources and mining.
Sydney
Film
School
courses are specifically
designed to make people
into filmmakers.
The courses combine the teaching of theoretical /
creative processes and practical hands-on film
production, with the emphasis on practice. Initially,
we teach drama through 16mm short film productions
(shot, edited and finished entirely on film) in parallel
with documentary production using entirely digital
technologies.
The classes cover all essential aspects of filmmaking;
from Pre-production (research, script writing,
pitching, casting, production management, design
etc), to Production (crewing, working with actors,
lighting, filming, recording etc) and Post-production
(editing, music, sound mixing copyright, distribution
etc). The practical process is supported with sessions
in Screen Language, Australian Cinema and Meet the
Filmmaker special guest screenings. All equipment and
budgets are supplied.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2013:
Advanced Diploma
INFORMATION NIGHT
Monday March 18th, 6pm (RSVP
to kmilliss@sydneyfilmschool.com)
OPEN DAY - Saturday April
13th, 2pm
(RSVP to iferris@sydneyfilmschool.com)

Thursday 28th February 2013

Open Day - the opportunity to come in and find out

the answers to all the questions you might have about
studying
film
at
our
Waterloo
premises.
The day starts with screening a sample of recent
short dramas and documentaries produced by SFS
students. It continues with a panel of key teachers
supported by a couple of graduates and current
students discussing the real experience of the
Sydney Film Schools practical, hands on training both
in 16mm and digital film.

www.sydneyfilmschool.com

Opportunities
Bathurst Office

with

Skillsets

If you are considering your options for the

end of the year, or if you are a student who
wishes to continue onto year 11 and 12 but
would like to undertake a school-based
Apprenticeship or Traineeship, Skillsets
Bathurst Office may have the opportunity for
you.
Skillsets Bathurst Office is currently
recruiting for over 40 Apprenticeship and
Traineeship positions, providing opportunities
for local youth to work with reputable
employers in industries such as Building and
Construction,
Automotive,
Horticulture,
Electrical, Engineering, Hospitality and
Business.
These positions need to be filled over
the coming months!
The first step is to register with Skillset; this
can be done online or by visiting the
Flannery Centre on Havannah Street
Bathurst.
They can also provide guidance
on writing resumes and cover letters and
provide you with tips on what to do in
interview situations.
Some of the Current Vacancies

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Position
Date

Thursday 28th February 2013

Location

Plastering App.
13.3.13

Closing

Dubbo

Fitter Machining Apprenticeship 1st Year

Location: Abbotsbury
Qualification to be undertaken: Engineering
(Mechanical) Certificate III

Chef App.
11.3.13

Dubbo

Business Trainee

Dubbo

6.3.13

Chef App.

Orange

5.3.13

Drafting Trade Cert 111 Orange

Plumbing App.
5.3.13

Boiler making (Fabrication) Apprenticeship

Location: Huntingwood
Qualification to be undertaken: Engineering
(Fabrication) Certificate III

5.3.13

Orange

Not sure whether an Apprenticeship or

Traineeship is for you? Skillset has launched
a new hotline which is open during office
hours, friendly Apprentice Advisors can assist
with your enquiry. Please call 1300 709 533
For further information or to apply for
a position please visit.
www.skillset.com.au

My Gateway
Current Traineeship
& Apprenticeship
Vacancies

Apprenticeships:
Carpentry Apprenticeship
Drivers Licence and transport required
Location: Campbelltown
Qualification to be undertaken: Carpentry
Certificate III
Spare
Parts
Interpreter
Apprenticeship
(Automotive Industry)
Location: Chipping Norton
Qualification to be undertaken: Automotive Sales
(Parts Interpreting) Certificate III
Vehicle Bodybuilder Apprenticeship 1st Year
(Automotive Industry)
Location: Wolli Creek
Qualification to be undertaken: Automotive
Vehicle Body Certificate III

Machining Apprenticeship
Location: St Marys
Qualification to be undertaken: Engineering
(Mechanical) Certificate III
Landscaping (Construction) Apprenticeship
1st Year
Drivers Licence and transport required
Location: Wombarra
Qualification to be undertaken: Horticulture Landscape Construction Certificate III
Bricklaying Apprenticeship
Drivers Licence and transport required
Location: Campbelltown
Qualification to be undertaken:
Bricklaying/Blocklaying Certificate III

Traineeships:
Junior Finance Traineeship
Location: Campbelltown
Qualification to be undertaken: Financial
Services Certificate III
Junior Business Sales Traineeship
Location: Villawood
Qualification to be undertaken: Business Sales
Certificate IV
Childcare Traineeship
Location: Concord
Qualification to be undertaken: Childrens
Services Certificate III
Junior Childcare Traineeship
Location: Castle Hill
Qualification to be undertaken: Childrens
Services Certificate III
Business Administration Traineeship
Location: Wollongong
Qualification to be undertaken: Business
Administration Certificate III
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Junior Business Administration Traineeship

Location: Prestons
Qualification to be undertaken: Business
Administration Certificate III
Administration Traineeship Receptionist
Location: Newtown
Qualification to be undertaken: Business
Administration Certificate III
Textile Fabrication Traineeship
Location: Moorebank
Qualification to be undertaken: Textile
Fabrication Certificate IV
For more information or to apply please
visit our website
www.mygateway.org.au
And click on Job Vacancies or call
1800993200

PROFESSIONAL
CADETSHIPS
AUSTRALIA
Young talent
for leading
companies
Who are we?
Professional Cadetships Australia Pty Ltd is
an Australian company that specialises in
creating career opportunities for young
people.
Companies that offer cadetships under
programs run by Professional Cadetships
Australia pay us a fee for service. Applicants
are not required to pay any money.
The select team at Professional Cadetships is
lead by Alister Wilkinson. Alister has a
background in secondary
Education that includes twelve years as
Head of the Careers Department at Barker
College in Sydney

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Over the last six years, Professional

Cadetships Australia (PCA) has provided Year
12 Students with the opportunity to apply for
a cadetship with leading companies in the
financial services industry. The cadetships
provide cadets with paid employment while
they undertake university studies.
This year they are pleased to announce the
launch of a new initiative, the Engineering &
Technology Cadetships (ETCAD) Program.
Under this Program, Rolls-Royce will provide
opportunities for Engineering Cadets in its
marine area and Westpac will look to place
Technology Cadets in Group Technology at
Head Office.
Under the Business Cadetships Program,
cadets study at the University of their Choice
in Sydney. They will be able to select from
degree programs in business, commerce,
economics and the humanities. Applications
are made online. They open on 11 March
and close on 15 May.
Under the ETCAD Program, Engineering
Cadets will study mechanical engineering,
electrical engineering or naval architecture.
Technology Cadets can select from computer
science,
information
technology
or
information systems.
Alternatively, they
may choose to study commerce or arts and
intend to take a major in information
systems.
Applications for the ETCAD Program
Opens on 29 April.
For more information please visit.
www.professionalcadets.com.au

Coffee School Sydney

Espresso Coffee Statement
of Attainment!
OUR 1 DAY
PROFESSIONAL BARISTA
COURSE GUARANTEE:

Each student will have their own machine

and can make unlimited coffees

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Once you have completed the

Professional Barista Course you may
return to practice for free!
Bonus - Coffee Art Book valued at $25
All students will receive job referral
information
All trainers have Cert IV in Training &
Assessment TAE40110
Nationally Recognised Statement of
Attainment SITHFAB012B Prepare and
Serve Espresso Coffee Included

Coffee School is a
Registered Training
Organisation providing
Nationally Recognised
Training.
Book below online or call us on 02 9211 9779

www.coffeeschool.com.au

JOB
BANKSTOWN PIAZZA
Phone Paul or Jason
Phone Number: 9793 2516
DISCLAIMER
We remind you of the necessity
to confirm details with each
institution, particularly if the
information is additional to that provided in the UAC guide

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