From the editor
Careers NewsletterWelcome to my first newsletter for Term 1 2009 (Careers Newsletter)
Welcome back students! I hope you are all ready for an exciting 2009. I have a feeling this is going to be a great year.
This newsletter is designed to help students, parents and teachers have up-to-date information about;
- Further education
- TVET (Tafe Delivered Vocational Education and Training)
- VET (Vocational Education such as Hospitality and Entertainment)
- Employment
- Apprenticeships and Traineeships
- Cadetships
- Scholarships
- Work experience
- Work placement
- Important dates
- Career profiles
Students are always welcome in my office. I will normally endeavour to pause what I am doing and address any issues that you wish to discuss, however, I recommend an appointment be made for issues that may take some time to talk about. I would also ask, that if you need to see me during class time, you get teacher permission first.
Parents are also welcome to come and see me, however an appointment must be made. This can be done by telephone on 94515111 or you may email me with any questions or to book an appointment on christopher.mansell@det.nsw.edu.au
University news (Careers Newsletter)
The Australian Maritime College offers exciting courses from engineering to business. A graduate with a maritime related qualification is virtually guaranteed an exciting and well paid career. Call 03-63354456 for more information.
Special Message For Year 10 Students (Careers Newsletter)
All Year 10 students are expected to do a one week work experience during week six, term four at the end of this year. I will be following up with more details, however, I encourage students to start thinking about what they would like to do. I hope that you can find something exciting and interesting and not leave it too late to start organising.
The Northern Sydney Central Coast NSW Health is offering work experience at the Royal North Shore Hospital. The closing date for applications is Friday 27 February. If you wish to take advantage of this offer, come and see me ASAP for more details.
Sunnyfield is offering work experience for students with a disability. If you are interested see more details in the miscellaneous section.
Careers and Courses -
In this section, I encourage you to think about jobs that may not be "mainstream". That is jobs that not everybody knows about.
Sound Technician
Alternative Titles: Audio Engineer
Description
Sound technicians operate technical equipment to amplify, enhance, record, mix or reproduce sound in support of performing arts, and may also assemble and maintain sound equipment.
A sound technician may perform the following tasks:
- determine sound requirements
- set up, test and operate equipment in accordance with the acoustics of the area and select, place and adjust microphones
- monitor audio signals to detect quality deviations or malfunctions
- service, maintain and repair amplifiers, tuners, receivers, digital audio systems, turntables and pick-ups, reel-to-reel and cassette-type tape recorders, and speaker systems
- build and install sound systems
- dub and edit tapes
- operate controls to maintain correct sound levels
- talk with performers and instruct them on microphone use
- introduce pre-recorded special effects required by scripts.
Sound technicians may work in radio, television and recording studios, theatres and other venues where live performances are staged. They may also work in wholesale and retail businesses trading in sound reproduction, recording and public address equipment. In some cases, they specialise in operating or maintaining sound equipment.
Sound technicians may be required to work shifts that involve long hours in the evenings and on weekends. They often work under difficult conditions and, with outdoor concerts, in variable weather.
- a good ear for detail in all areas of sound
- aptitude for working with computers
- able to work under pressure.
NSW TAFE has the following courses related to sound technician. https://www.tafensw.edu.au/howex/servlet/Course?Command=GetSearchMoreResult&RowNum=1&Source=Career&Code=399516+Sound+Technician
For university related courses, have a look at http://www4.uac.edu.au/wap/uac9.aspx?method=exact&keywords=sound+&course_code=&uais=&university=&submit=%A0%A0Search%A0%A0
Employment, Apprenticeships and Traineeships (careers newsletter)
Citigate Central is offering a paid 2 year traineeship in Hospitality Operations, commencing March 2009. The program is ideally suited to school leavers who have some experience in Hospitality, but it is not essential. For more information call Simon Hoole on 92182840
Important dates (Careers Newsletter)
Application deadlines for TAFE
Many courses at TAFE require an application. Applications close at the end of October. Note that this is BEFORE you find out your UAC results, so I strongly suggest that even if you intend to go to University and you are considering TAFE as a back up, you should apply on time.
Important UAC dates
Early August 2009 - Applications for Semester 1, 2010 open.
Towards the end of September 2009 - On-time applications close.
Apply-By-Web must be submitted by midnight on the relevant closing date.
Some University courses require additional selection criteria; this may include portfolios, interviews, evidence of extra curricular learning or early applications. I strongly suggest that if you are interested in going to university, that you start researching your course as soon as possible. This can be done by visiting the UAC website or by borrowing a UAC guide from me. You are also welcome to come and see me for advice.
2009 NSW HSC Result
October 2009 HSC written examinations commence.
December 2009 results available to students by internet, SMS and telephone.
December 2009 students receive HSC result summaries in the mail.
The School Calendar shows deadlines for work experience documents to be submitted to Mr. Mansell. This deadline is firm; any documents submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
Scholarships and Cadetships (careers newsletter)
Combine University study with work for a leading company. You are invited to the 2009 Business Cadetship Program Launch at 7pm on Friday 27 March at the Sydney Harbour Marriott, 30 Pitt Street, Sydney. Have a look at www.businesscadetships.com.au for more information
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia is having an Accountants Cadetship Evening on 21 May, 2009 from 4.30pm at the Sydney Convention Centre. They are also having a "Meet the Business Leader on 12th August, details to be advised. For more information, come and see me for the brochure or call Jessica Aldred on 92905708
Private Education Providers (Careers Newsletter)
St Patrick's Business College is having a diploma level course intake in term 2 beginning April 27. If you are thinking of leaving school or know anyone who left last year and has not made a futher education committment, then have a look at their options. call 86032333 for more details, or come and see me.
PATS (Pilot Aptitude Training Systems) can help you with the following ;
- applying for the defence force
- Programs to suit all school leavers
- training courses on line
- Aircrew/ADFA selection test preparation
- Aircrew/ADFA applicants can complete testing in year 11
- GAP year selection test (GAP years are a defence force initiative)
- Interview skills course
- 98% pass rate in 2008.
See me for more details or go to www.pilotaptitude.com and click on Airline or Military
The Fitness Institute of Australia offers competitive prices, high credibility, University articulation and discounts at many sporting companies. Come and see me for more information.
If you are considering a career in medicine, you may have to sit a separate test called UMAT. MedEntry is a private education provider that may help you prepare for this UMAT test. Have a look at www.MedEntry.edu.au for more information, or come and see me to borrow a brochure. If you would like to do UMAT, but have any financial difficulty, I may be able to secure a 55% discount (please only genuine financial difficulties)
Miscellaneous (careers newsletter)
EF offers a high school year overseas. If you book for next year by 31 March, you can recieve $500 bonus. Why not go along to an information session at EF Language school, 5-7 Young Street Circular Quay on either 21 February, 14 March, 25 April, 23 May or 20 June from 1pm to 2.30pm. or call 1800251866
Cultural Au Pair can help you;
Work and travel in the USA
Live with an American family and care for their children
Have the experience of a lifetime and make new friends
see www.culturalcare.com.au for more information, or see me for a brochure
Sunnyfield is offering work experience for students with a disability. If you have a disability or if you know someone who does, come and see me for more information or call 8977884 and ask for Jacki Davis. The program is available to anyone from years 9 to 12, however I may consider year 8 if you have turned 15.
