Swinburne Senior Secondary College Careers Corner

New face in Careers

Hi, my name is Pheona Donohoe and I am the new Careers/Pathways Advisor at SSSC. See newsletter number 1 for more information.

Post-school options

Managed Individual Pathways (MIPs) Appointments

By now all Year 11 students should have completed the MIPs questionnaire. Please schedule an appointment to discuss your MIPs plan.

Post-Secondary Study Options for Year 12 students

If you are in Year 12, no doubt you have begun to think about what you’ll be doing in 2010: study, work, travel, etc. For those wanting to study, your choices include Universities, Technical And Further Education (TAFE) Institutes and Independent Tertiary Colleges (ITC).
You need to determine the most suitable option; you can get assistance in this process by attending Open Days (mainly in August), going to seminars, reading course information online and outside the Careers office, talking to friends/relatives and by meeting with Pheona in by scheduling an appointment using the appointment sheets outside the Careers office in the library.

There are several Universities in Victoria offering degrees: Australian Catholic University, Ballarat, Charles Sturt (a NSW uni with a campus at Albury-Wodonga), Deakin, La Trobe, Melbourne, Monash, Swinburne, RMIT and Victoria. Undergraduate University degree courses are subsidised by the government with Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP), except for international students who pay full fees.

TAFE’s are located throughout Victoria. Some TAFE’s are linked with a university (eg, RMIT, Swinburne and Victoria) while others stand-alone (eg, Box Hill, Chisholm, and Kangan Batman). TAFE’s offer pre-apprenticeships, certificates, diplomas and sometimes degrees. Most TAFE places are also subsidised, however TAFE fees are under review.

There are also many specialist ITC’s such as Australian College of Natural Medicine, Australian College of Sports Therapy and Photographic Imaging College, offering certificates, diplomas and degrees. ITC’s require the payment of full course fees. There are government loan arrangements available for many fee-paying courses

NOTE: If you have a CSP you will be required to pay a portion of the fees; this payment, however, can be deferred until you are earning about $40,000pa (currently) and re-paid through the tax system. To find out about payment for courses, and a lot of other information, visit

http://www.goingtouni.gov.au.

Some advice in choosing a course

Make sure that you have the pre-requisite subjects for the course.

Don’t choose a course just because it has a high ENTER; you need to enjoy and be suited to the course.

Don’t choose a course because someone else thinks it’s what you should do – it’s your life!

Take time in making your decisions.

Consider applying for a course and then taking a year off from study to work/volunteer/travel, particularly if you are very unsure (ie defer your offer of a place).

Go to Open Days (August) to check out the institutions you are considering.

Don’t assume that you will be able to transfer to a preferred course after first year – check what is required for this to happen.

Tell me more about the TAFE option

TAFE is Technical and Further Education, offering certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, and a number of degrees and apprenticeships/pre-apprenticeships. Courses are vocationally based, leading to employment or further education. Requirements for entry are generally less demanding than university. Some advantages of studying at TAFE are small classes, usually low cost, courses are generally quite short, there’s a broad range of programs, and TAFE institutes are geographically accessible in most areas.
Courses cover a huge range of options from animal care, building, business, childcare, conservation, design, engineering, event management, fashion, horticulture, hospitality, IT, music, nursing, tourism, trades, visual merchandising and youth work to name a few.
For more information about courses flick through the TAFE Directory outside the Careers office, call the TAFE Course Line on 13 18 23 or visit

http://www.tafe.vic.gov.au.

IMVC programs

Swinburne Senior Secondary College is part of the Inner Melbourne VET Cluster (IMVC). The IMVC have organised many Local Community Partnership (LCP) programs you are eligible to attend. Several copies of the IMVC LCP Calendar Events are available outside the Careers office and listed below in the “Other Events for the Diary” section of this newsletter. Bookings for these events must be made in advance via Pheona in Careers.

Trial a Trade

Trial a Trade (TaT) programs give you a chance to explore a number of vocational options, assisting you with your future pathway decision making. TaT activities, organised by the IMVC, aim to provide you with a hands-on experience in a specific trade area. Bookings for TaT are done via Pheona in Careers. For more information please check out pages 44-45 of the IMVC Calendar of Events. Courses include Bakery, Beauty Therapy, Bricklaying and Plastering, Butchery, Furnishing Trades, Hairdressing, Tiling and Stonemasonry, plus others.

Orientations into Traineeships and Apprenticeships

Are you interested in findings out about Traineeships and/or Apprenticeships? Several information days are being organised by the IMVC so please register interest with Pheona. Details will be forwarded to you closer to the date. Separate days will be allocated to showcase careers in Horticulture, Business, Automotive, Engineering and Hospitality. You will explore career pathways in the chosen traineeship and apprenticeship area, be taken on a site visit to industry, be educated in work readiness skills and learn about successful people in your chosen industry. In addition, you will have an opportunity to apply for vacancies that will be available after you complete your schooling, as this provider is also a Group Training Organisation. Please check out page 45 of the IMVC Calendar of Events for more information.

UMAT Reminder

If you want to study a medical-related course in 2010 you may need to site the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT). The UMAT test date for 2009 is 29 July. Registrations open in April and close on June 5. Late registrations and applications for special testing conditions close on June 19. Results are released in late September. The Information Booklet is now available online. For more information please visit

http://umatweb.acer.edu.au

International College of Hotel Management Scholarships

ICHM is pleased to announce that they are offering three scholarships for entry into 2010. They are each worth $20,000 which will comprise of $5,000 each year and will for the first time cover the degree year when taken immediately after completion of the diploma. For more information, or to pick up an application form, please see Pheona in Careers.

Interested in a Defence Force gap year?

Applications for this program open May 1. Gaining a position is very competitive, so apply early. For more information call 13 19 01 or visit http://www.defencejobs.com.au

Interested in an Accounting career?

Some accounting firms offer cadet/traineeship programs, where you study and work while gaining a university degree – a great way for ambitious students to get a head-start. Some examples:

Ernst & Young offers cadetships to those who may be studying Year 12 Accounting and other Business subjects. Applications open on May 4, and close on June 17. For more information please visit http://www.ey.com.au/careers.

PricewaterhouseCoopers offers a similar program. Application open on May 4 and close on June 19. For more information please visit http://www.pwc.com/au/careers.

KPMG recruits 12 students each year for their cadetship program. They are holding information evenings on May 7, 18 and 20 (6pm-8pm). Call 1800 000 479 to register your interest by leaving you name, school, date you want to attend, and your contact phone number. Alternatively, visit http://www.komg.com.au.

Vietnam Hospitality Study Tour 2009

This is a great experience for students wishing to enhance their knowledge of international hotels, Hospitality, Tourism and Cookery. Exploring the major highlights of Vietnam – Jane Searle ‘Youth Projects’ and Felicity Fraser ‘Schools Program Coordinator’ will lead an unforgettable journey that includes visits to some of the major hotels as well as hands-on learning in Vietnamese cookery schools. Tours take place between June 26 – July 7 and September 18-29. For more information please email james@angliss.edu.au.

Host families needed for July 2009

Southern Cross Cultural Exchange, an Australian not-for-profit organisation specialising in international student exchange programs, is seeking volunteer host families for high school students scheduled to arrive in Australia in July 2009 from Germany, Italy, France, Holland, Austria, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Denmark Finland, Japan, Brazil, Canada and the USA. Host families can choose from students staying for a range of either 3, 5 or 10 months and they all attend local high schools whilst they are in Australia. The main purpose of cultural exchange is to challenge youth towards international understanding and tolerance, encourage further learning, self-knowledge and awareness - invaluable characteristics in today's world. SCCE organise all the flights, school enrolment, transportation, insurances and support systems. Just imagine having a brother or sister for a few months from another country. It’s a great opportunity for Australian students to learn that there is a world of variety and opportunity waiting for them – different languages, foods, sports, customs, and perhaps an overseas visit to look forward to later on. For more information please visit http://www.scce.com.au

Subject workshops

Accounting

Unit 3 exam preparation on May 24 (9am – 1.15pm) @ Monash University (Caulfield campus) for $45.50. http://www.year12lectures.com.au

Biology

Unit 3 exam preparation on May 17 (1.30pm – 5.30pm) @ Monash University (Caulfield campus) for $45.50. http://www.year12lectures.com.au

Unit 3 Continuity and change workshop on July 27 - 31 @ Swinburne University (Hawthorn campus) for $19.80. RSVP via Emily Barnes. Booking subject to interest. http://www.swinburne.edu.au/lss/events/2009/school2009.html

Business Management

Unit 3 and 4 Business Management day on July 1, 16 & 22 (9.30am-3pm) @ Swinburne University. Ask Robert Lewkowicz for more info or visit http://www.swinburne.edu.au/ict/schools

Chemistry

Unit 3 exam preparation on May 16 (1.15pm – 5.30pm) @ Monash University (Caulfield campus) for $45.50. http://www.year12lectures.com.au

Drama

Unit 3: Solo performance workshop on July 13 - 28 (9.30am-3.30pm) @ Malthouse Theatre. Check out the poster on the admin building stairs. http://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/page/education

Unit 3 Happy Days seminar on July 16 (10.30am-12pm, 1pm performance) and Tuesday July 21 (3.30pm-5pm, 6.30pm performance) @ Malthouse Theatre.

Fashion

Folio preparation on July 29-October 27 (6pm-9pm) or September 28-October 3 (9am-5pm) @ Kangan Batman TAFE (Richmond campus) for $450. http://kangan.edu.au/courses/short-courses/ select ‘Fashion and Millinary’.

IT Applications

VCE IT Applications day on June 30 and July 15 & 24 (9.30am-3pm) @ Swinburne University. Ask Marty Roulston for more info or visit http://www.swinburne.edu.au/ict/schools

Year 11 High Achievers day on June 29 and December 4 (10am-3pm) @ Swinburne University.

Exams Preparation Day on October 20 (5.30pm-7pm) @ Swinburne University.

Physics

Unit 1: Medical Physics workshop on June 1 - 5 (9am-12pm & 1pm – 4pm) @ Swinburne University (Hawthorn campus) for $16.50. RSVP via Mike McKenzie. Booking subject to interest. http://www.swinburne.edu.au/lss/events/2009/school2009.html

Unit 3 and 4 Physics (Telecommunications & Network Engineering) day on July 28 - 29 (9.30am-3pm) @ Swinburne University. Ask Mike McKenzie for more info or visit http://www.swinburne.edu.au/ict/schools

Psychology

Unit 3: Imaging the Brain Lecture on May 6 (2-3pm) @ Swinburne University (Hawthorn campus) for free. RSVP via Pheona Donohoe or Ria Gallos. Booking subject to interest. http://www.swinburne.edu.au/lss/events/2009/school2009.html

Unit 3: States of Consciousness: Sleep Lecture on May 6 (3.30-4.30pm) @ Swinburne University (Hawthorn campus) for free. RSVP via Pheona Donohoe or Ria Gallos. Booking subject to interest.

Unit 3 exam preparation on May 16 (1pm – 5.30pm) @ Monash University (Caulfield campus) for $45.50. http://www.year12lectures.com.au

Unit 3 exam preparation on May 24 (1.30pm – 6pm) @ Monash University (Caulfield campus) for $45.50.

Unit 3: Psychology Awards Day - Lectures & Workshops (All Day) in early July at Swinburne University (Hawthorn campus) for free. Students are selected by their VCE Psychology teachers to take part. Software Development

VCE Software Development day on July 3, 7 & 21 (9.30am-3pm) @ Swinburne University. Ask Marty Roulston for more info or visit http://www.swinburne.edu.au/ict/schools

Exams Preparation Day on October 22 (5.30pm-7pm) @ Swinburne University.

Theatre Studies

Unit 3 seminar: Optimism on May 26 and June 2 (3.30pm-5pm, 6.30pm performance) @ Malthouse Theatre. Check out the poster on the admin building stairs. http://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/page/education

Unit 4 on July 16 (10.30am-12pm, 1pm performance) and Tuesday July 21 (3.30pm-5pm, 6.30pm performance) @ Malthouse Theatre.

Unit 4: The monologue workshop on August 4 - 7 (10am-3pm) @ Malthouse Theatre.

Many exam preparation courses are run by for-profit companies. Information relating to many of these organises is available on the noticeboard outside the Careers Office.

TAFE/University Key Dates and Open Days

Open Days are one of the best ways to check out what the TAFE or University you are interested in attending has to offer. It is important that you visit institutions where you may wish to study. Some courses like art, design, music, drama and related courses can involve an audition, interview and/or folio presentation as part of the selection process, so attendance at Open Days is vital. During an interview you may be asked what you learned about the course at Open Day – a difficult question to answer if you didn’t attend.
Many Open Day dates have already been announced – put them in your diary and treat them as a priority.

VTAC Key Dates

July: SEAS Booklets available
July 24: VTAC Guide 2010 released
August 3: Applications open (tertiary courses, STAT, SEAS and scholarships)
August 3: Change of preference period begins
September 30: Timely applications close (tertiary courses and STAT)
October 9: Applications close (SEAS and scholarships)
October 30: Change of preference period closes
November 13: Late applications close (tertiary courses and final date for STAT)
November 30: Change of preference period opens
December 11: Very late applications close (tertiary courses)
December 11: Final date for documentation/PI form lodgement
December 14: ENTERs released to students
December 21: Change of preference period closes (excl. IB, WA, NZ)
January 18: Change of preference period closes (IB, WA, NZ)
January 18: Main round 1 offers online
January 19: Main round 1 offers in post
January 27: Enrolments start
February 1: Enrolments finish
February 5: Round 2 offers online
February 8: Round 2 offers in post
February 10: Enrolments start (round 2 offers)
February 12: Enrolments finish (round 2 offers)

Other events for the diary

What: Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine information session
When: April 6 (12.30pm-4pm)
Where: VIFM Lecture Theatre, Coronial Services Centre, 57-63 Kavanagh St, Southbank
How much: free
Other: Insights into various career options in forensic sciences. Registration essential. More info on p. 21 of IMVC guide.
Web: http://www.vifm.org

What: Keeper for a Day
When: April 7, 8, 16; June 30; July 1, 7, 8; September 22, 23, 29, 30 (9.30am-2.45pm)
Where: Healesville Sanctuary
How much: $99
Other: Spend a day in the school holidays working with zookeepers.
Web: http://www.zoo.org.au/Learning/Programs/Student_Conferences/Careers

What: Careers at the Zoo
When: April 8, 9, 16, 17, 23, 24 (9.30am-2.45pm)
Where: Werribee Open Range Zoo
How much: $39.50 including admission, safari tour, morning tea
Other: Careers at the Zoo will provide opportunities for students to meet Zoo employees in a range of departments, explore the educational and career paths in the zoo industry and give you skills to help land the job of your dreams.
Web: http://www.zoo.org.au/learning

What: Discover Your Personal Style
When: April 16-17, July 6-7, September 21-22 (10am-3pm)
Where: Kangan Batman TAFE, Fashion Building, Room D201, 85 Cremorne St, Richmond
How much: $200
Other: A 2-day course for those who want to learn to dress and feel confident by selecting the right colours and styles to suit your body shape and features Includes Dr Lewinn hair, skincare and makeup advice.
Web: http://www.kangan.edu.au/courses/short-courses/ (select Fashion and Millinery)

What: The Age VCE and Careers Expo 2009
When: April 24-26 (10am-5pm)
Where: Caulfield Racecourse, opposite Caulfield Station
How much: $10 for 3 days ($5 for groups of 5+) (some free passes outside Careers office!!!)
Other: Over 165 exhibitors, seminars on VCE subjects, tertiary courses, career and study advice. An Expo Visitor Guide will be published in The Age on Monday April 20.
Web: http://www.education.theage.com.au

What: Engineering Australia Careers Expo
When: April 29 (1-7pm)
Where: Melbourne Town Hall, Cnr Swanston and Collins St, Melbourne
How much: Free
Other: Find out about making a choice regarding the education and career opportunities available in engineering.
Web: tbc

What: International Design Week: AGIDEAS 2009 Futures
When: May 5 (Course expo: 4-6pm, Speakers: 6.30-8.30pm)
Where: Hamer Hall, Melbourne
How much: $30
Other: Hear insights from design leaders, meet tertiary college staff with design course info, gain insights into pathways and explore possibilities of a career in film and TV, graphics, industrial and product design, illustration, motion graphics, architecture, urban design, photography, interactive media and advertising.
Web: http://www.agideas.net

What: WRICA Careers and Employment Expo
When: May 14-15
Where: tbc
How much: tbc
Other: tbc
Web: tbc

What: Careers in Human Resource Management Industry Night
When: May 20
Where: TBC - Various
How much: free
Other: This program is for students who enjoy psychology and would like to work in a business environment. HTM covers many dynamic areas of an organisation – recruiting, workforce planning, training, organisational change, skills management, performance management and lots more.
Web: More info on p. 8 of the IMVC guide. RSVP to Pheona by April 22.

What: Women in Science – Discovering Careers in Biotechnology and Nanotechnology
When: May 20
Where: Bio21 Institute – University of Melbourne, Parkville
How much: free
Other: Speakers from a range of disciplines working in areas of Biotechnology and Nanotechnology will share their insight into their careers, their fields of research and the opportunities for young people interested in a career in science.
Web: More info on p. 22 of the IMVC guide. RSVP to Pheona by April 22.

What: Building Melbourne 2009
When: May 21
Where: Deakin University, Waterfront Campus (Geelong)
How much: free
Other: This outreach program is designed to provide interested students with an insight into the learning environment that inspires creative delight and social and contextual awareness as part of architecture and the built environment design studies at Deakin School of Architecture and Building.
Web: More info on p. 15 of the IMVC guide. RSVP to Pheona by April 23.

What: Careers in Biotechnology and Biomedicine
When: May 26, June 23, July 21, August 18
Where: Peter Mac Institute and various industry locations
How much: free
Other: This 4-day research program will give students an excellent understanding of careers in Medical Research with industry tours, University information and practical hands-on activities.
Web: More info on p. 27 of the IMVC guide. RSVP to Pheona by April 3.

What: Indoor and Outdoor Sport and Recreation Careers
When: June
Where: Holmesglen TAFE, Waverley campus
How much: free
Other: This program will ideally suit those students interested in a career in the indoor and outdoor recreation industry. Learn about courses available, participate in workshops, discover career pathways, etc.
Web: More info on p. 40 of the IMVC guide. RSVP to Pheona by May 1.

What: Racing Into a Career in Motor Sport
When: June
Where: Kangan Batman TAFE, Coburg and Holden Special Vehicles, Clayton
How much: free
Other: The aim of this day is for interested students to get a feel for the Motor Sport industry and what it takes to succeed in this field.
Web: More info on p. 41 of the IMVC guide. RSVP to Pheona by May 1.

What: Careers in Nursing and Midwifery
When: June 3
Where: St Vincents and Mercy Private Hospital
How much: free
Other: The program will explain the different pathways into nursing and midwifery (VE&T and university). Students will spend the afternoon visiting some of the wards and theatres as well as having the opportunity to learn some skills that nurses and midwives require to care for patients.
Web: More info on p. 24 of the IMVC guide. RSVP to Pheona by May 6.

What: Good Food and Wine Show
When: June 5-8
Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
How much: tbc
Other: Find out about careers in the food industry
Web: tbc

What: IT Games Design and Development Workshop
When: June 15, 16, 17
Where: Deakin University, Burwood
How much: free
Other: The aim of this workshop is to introduce students to the important design issues, technologies employed and approaches used in computer game development. This is a hands-on workshop, where students design and build a computer game using the Microsoft XNA Game Studio development environment.
Web: More info on p. 9/15 of the IMVC guide. RSVP to Pheona by May 18.

What: University of Melbourne Master Class
When: June 18
Where: University of Melbourne, Parkville campus
How much: free
Other: Series of lectures for Year 10 students (although VCE students are welcome) to experience University life. Master Class gives students insight to teaching and learning at university level and exposes tem to new and exciting fields of study.
Web: More info on p. 10 of the IMVC guide. RSVP to Pheona by May 21.

What: Human Physiology: Living in Space
When: June 19
Where: Victorian Space Science Education Centre (VSSEC)
How much: free
Other: This short day program offers students a hands on introduction to the science of human physiology. Students will measure their own physical parameters, including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate etc and then undertake further investigation of cardio-vascular fitness, metabolic rate, and blood and urine analysis.
Web: More info on p. 20 of the IMVC guide. RSVP to Pheona by May 22.

What: Experience Engineering: Electrical and Computer
When: June 30-July 1
Where: RMIT, city campus
How much: free
Other: Students will explore and build their understanding of engineering through a series of hands-on workshops, while gaining a feel for university life. Students will take part in all four of the following practical sessions: iRobots (robot design and creation); High Voltage (voltage testing and safety); Digital Film (digital film production); and Radio Bugs (make an FM transmitter).
Web: More info on p. 25 of the IMVC guide.

What: Behind the Scenes Medical Science Tours - RMIT
When: July 6-10
Where: Various RMIT campuses
How much: free
Other: Visits are to laboratories in which third year Laboratory Medicine students complete their Professional Practice. And include the major teaching hospitals in Melbourne as well as regional Victoria.
Web: More info on p. 26 of the IMVC guide. RSVP to Pheona. http://www.rmit.edu.au/medical-sciences/lab-visits .

What: Reinvent Your Career Expo
When: July 11-12
Where: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
How much: tbc
Other: tbc
Web: tbc

What: Eastern TIS (Tertiary Information Service)
When: July 14–17
Where: Deakin University (Burwood Campus)
How much: free
Other: tbc
Web: http://www.tis.org.au

What: Herald Sun Melbourne Career Expo 2009
When: July 24-26 (10am-3/4pm)
Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Clarendon St, Southbank
How much: free
Other: View courses and job opportunities from over 100 exhibitors, and stage performances including celebrities, music and fashion parades. Free information and seminars, resume checking and career counselling workshops. Apprenticeship and traineeship options.
Web: http://www.careerexpo.com.au

What: Northern Careers and Employment Expo
When: July 30
Where: Darebin Entertainment Cente
How much: tbc
Other: tbc
Web: tbc

What: Music Industry Careers Night
When: July 30
Where: Camberwell Civic Centre
How much: free
Other: An excellent one-off opportunity to get a broad overview of the Australian music industry, training options or just good advice on how to get that elusive job, record deal and/or foot in the door.
Web: More info on p. 18 of the IMVC guide. RSVP to Pheona by June 18.

What: Music Production – MIDI and Audio Composing and Recording using Sonar Home studio
When: July 30
Where: Alfred Brash SoundHouse
How much: free
Other: This Music production unit explores the way musicians work to develop compositions using industry standard multi track software. Students will develop their own musical piece using electronic keyboards and MIDI computer software. They will record vocals and mix tracks. The project will be exported to audio and burnt on individual CDs.
Web: More info on p. 19 of the IMVC guide. RSVP to Pheona by June 11.

What: A Focus on Orthoptics at The Eye & Ear Hospital
When: August
Where: Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, East Melbourne
How much: free
Other: Orthoptics work in special eye clinics and monitor eye disease using highly specialised skills and equipment, and assist in providing treatment and rehabilitation of patents with vision impairment and eye diseases like cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.
Web: More info on p. 29 of the IMVC guide. RSVP to Pheona by June 24.

What: Careers in Complementary Medicine
When: August 4
Where: Southern School of Natural Therapies (SSNT), Fitzroy
How much: free
Other: For students who are interested in Naturopathy; Myotherapy; Chinese Medicine and Remedial Massage as a career path this is a great opportunity to meet teachers, professionals and students who are currently working an studying in these fields at the Southern School of Natural Therapies (SSNT).
Web: More info on p. 28 of the IMVC guide. RSVP to Pheona by June 16.

What: Engineering & Science Careers Expo
When: August 20
Where: Victorian Space Science Education Centre (VSSEC)
How much: free
Other: This expo offers students an opportunity to meet representatives from all Victorian universities and industry groups from a range of science and engineering disciplines in the one location. The program for the afternoon includes hands-on activities and demonstrations, give-aways, speakers that include young professionals sharing their experiences in education and the work place.
Web: More info on p. 30 of the IMVC guide. RSVP to Pheona by July 23.

What: Human Physiology: Living in Space
When: September 11
Where: Victorian Space Science Education Centre (VSSEC)
How much: free
Other: This short day program offers students a hands on introduction to the science of human physiology. Students will measure their own physical parameters, including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate etc and then undertake further investigation of cardio-vascular fitness, metabolic rate, and blood and urine analysis.
Web: More info on p. 20 of the IMVC guide. RSVP to Pheona by August 14.

What: IELLEN Youth Pathways Forum
When: September 15
Where: tbc
How much: tbc
Other: tbc
Web: tbc

What: Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine information session
When: September 25 (12.30pm-4pm)
Where: VIFM Lecture Theatre, Coronial Services Centre, 57-63 Kavanagh St, Southbank
How much: free
Other: Insights into various career options in forensic sciences. Registration essential. More info on p. 21 of IMVC guide.
Web: http://www.vifm.org

What: Careers in Medical Research
When: October
Where: Baker IDI and the Nucleus Network
How much: free
Other: Baker IDI: Each group will participate in 2 x 1 hour and 15 minute workshops where they listen to the Laboratory Head discuss the lab’s research and aims and then participate in a mini experiment. The Nucleus Network: Student will be given a complementary session about clinical research with an emphasis on the conduct of clinical trials.
Web: More info on p. 31 of the IMVC guide. RSVP to Pheona by September 4.

What: Careers in Event Management and Conference
When: October 14
Where: Box Hill TAFE, Elgar Campus and Federation Square
How much: free
Other: Listen to leading event management industry professionals, be inspired b the innovative ideas used to create unique events, learn about job opportunities in the events industry and talk to graduates now working in the field,, and update your industry knowledge by viewing a range of venues on display.
Web: More info on p. 10 of the IMVC guide. RSVP to Pheona by September 2.

What: Human Physiology: Living in Space
When: October 16
Where: Victorian Space Science Education Centre (VSSEC)
How much: free
Other: This short day program offers students a hands on introduction to the science of human physiology. Students will measure their own physical parameters, including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate etc and then undertake further investigation of cardio-vascular fitness, metabolic rate, and blood and urine analysis.
Web: More info on p. 20 of the IMVC guide. RSVP to Pheona by September 4