From the Careers Desk
QTAC APPLICATION Open for 2025
On 1 August, Year 12 students who are currently studying for their ATAR and wanting to apply for university placements in 2025, spent the afternoon with the Careers team starting the application process. These students were provided with an information session on how to apply for and navigate the QTAC portal and the application process. It is an exciting time of year for the Year 12 students with the benefit of all their efforts over the last two years of senior schooling providing them the opportunity to apply for a place in a course at their chosen university. We are all looking forward to the university placements that will be offered to these students in the near future.
Student Education and Training Plan (SET) 2025
During Week 5, the current Year 10 students and their parents spent time with the careers team planning their pathway into Years 11 and 12 and post Year 12 education. These conversations provide the opportunity for leadership at the College to plan and assist students with their chosen pathways. These pathways could include an ATAR pathway, a school-based apprenticeship/traineeship pathway, a vocational education pathway, or a blend of these pathways. The College endeavours to provide all individuals with their chosen pathway to assist them in reaching their desired careers.
Key Dates for 2024
20 August Yr 7 & 8 UniSQ Discovery Day
2-4 September Yr 12 Barista & RSA
9-10 September Yr 10 Manual Handling & First Aid Course
9 September Yr 11 CPR course (optional)
11-13 September Yr 10 Barista Course
17 October Yr 12 SBA/Traineeship Employer thank you lunch
December Y9 QCAA Portal and USI number applications
Apprenticeships
Reece Plumbing in Dalby are offering a School based Traineeship his position is open to current year 10 and 11 students to complete the Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations.
Key points to note:
- Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations (TLI20421)
- 18–24-month program
- Working one day per week along with the Saturday Morning
- Combination of Warehousing and Retail skills
- The ideal candidate needs to be outgoing, respectful, willing to work in a team environment
- The student must be willing to shine in customer service
- Commitment to complete year 12 is a must
- Students are encouraged to apply for this traineeship at Reece Group (myworkdayjobs.com)
Komatsu apprenticeships open on July 1, 2024. If you are interested in a trade/qualification commencing in 2025 in one of the following areas, then click on the link at the bottom to register:
- Plant Mechanic - Cert III in Mobile Plant Technology
- Auto Electrician - Cert III in Automative Electrical Technology
- Electrician (High Voltage) - Cert III in Electrotechnology
- Automative Sales (CSR) - Cert III in Automative sales
Register - Komatsu Apprenticeships for 2025
Energex and TAFE Cadetship Program
Eligible Year 11 and 12 students in 2025, will be able to apply for this initiative that enables students to undertake UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) whilst attending work experience at a designated Ergon Energy Network or Energex depot.
Applications open Monday 15 July 2024, at 9am and close on 30 August 2024.
How to apply:
Information about the program, the regional locations, eligibility and workload is available at the TAFE Queensland's Ergon Energy Network and Energex Pre-apprenticeship Program webpage. To submit an application, students will need to ensure they understand the requirements and expectations and are willing to fully commit to this program in 2025. The application portal link will be made available via the website on Monday 15 July at 9am.
University Open Days 2024
UniSQ
Toowoomba 18 August 10am-2pm
UQ (University of Queensland) – registrations open in July
Gatton Campus 18 August 9am – 3pm
Dean Garside
Careers Development Practitioner