In this issue

OCTOBER

31 October  Mid-term Break

NOVEMBER

1 November  Melbourne Cup Day
3 November  SEISA Summer Junior Round 4
6 November  High Tea for Timor, Traralgon Tennis Club, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
10 November  SEISA Summer Junior Round 5
‘Celebrations of Generations’ Alumni Parent/Student Breakfast, Warragul Junior School Learning and Administration Centre 7:30 am to 8:45 am
Studio Concert, Gymnasium, 7:00 pm
11 November  Remembrance Day Service, 10:45 am
14 to 18 November  Incursion/Excursion Free Week
Assessment Free Week
16 to 17 November  Year 9 and 10 Examinations
18 November  Year 9 and 10 Examination Catch Up Day
Curriculum and Assessment Day (Student Free Day)
Year 10 Student Celebration, Traralgon Butter Factory, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
21 November to 2 December  Early Commencement
22 November  ‘Codetta’ Rehearsal, Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, Traralgon, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
‘Codetta’, Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, 7:00 pm
24 November  SEISA Summer Finals
25 November  Christmas Shopping Tour, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

* Please note that all events/excursions are dependent on COVID-19 restrictions.
* TBC – to be confirmed.

OCTOBER

31 October  Mid-term Break

NOVEMBER

1 November  Melbourne Cup Day
2 November  2023 Prep Transition 1
3 November  Grandparents Day, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
7 to 10 November  Prep to Year 2 Swimming Program
9 November  2023 Prep Transition 2
14 November  Prep to Year 2 Swimming Program
15 November  Prep to Year 2 Swimming Carnival
16 November  2023 Prep Transition 3
17 November  Years 3 to 6 Swimming Carnival
18 November  STUDENT FREE DAY

22 November  Years 5 and 6 State Hoop Time
23 to 25 November  Year 3 Camp
29 November  Prep to Year 2 Athletics Carnival
30 November to 2 December  Year 7 2023 Orientation Program

DECEMBER

1 December  Years 1 to 6 2023 Orientation Day
5 December  Year 6 Dinner
7 December  Presentation Assembly, 9:30 am

* Please note that all events/excursions are dependent on COVID-19 restrictions.
* TBC – to be confirmed.

OCTOBER

29 October  AusCycling Schools Mountain Bike Series – Final, Spring Gully, Bendigo
29 to 30 October  Victorian All Schools Track and Field Championships, Lakeside Stadium, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
31 October  Mid-term Break

NOVEMBER

1 November  Melbourne Cup Day
3 November  SEISA Summer Junior Round 4
4 November  Live4Life Crew Celebration, West Gippsland Arts Centre, 10:45 am to 2:15 pm
5 to 6 November  Victorian All Schools Track and Field Championships, Lakeside Stadium, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
10 November  SEISA Summer Junior Round 5
10 to 16 November  Year 11 Exams
11 November  VCE Art Exhibition ‘Future Proof’, DT Parker Centre, Years 11 and 12 VCE Art students, 7:00 pm
16 to 17 November  Years 9 and 10 Exams
17 November  Year 11 Exam Catch Up Day
17 November  Valedictory Dinner, Lardner Park
18 November  Curriculum and Assessment Day (Student Free Day)
18 November  Years 9 and 10 Exam Catch Up Day
19 November  Student Reunions, Class of 1990, 1991 and 1992 (30 Year Reunions), Class of 2000, 2001 and 2002 (20 Year Reunions), Class of 2010, 2011 and 2012 (10 Year Reunions), Year 9 Centre, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

* Please note that all events/excursions are dependent on COVID-19 restrictions.
* TBC – to be confirmed.

We are always asking students what are they going to do once they finish school which can add to the feelings of pressure on having to make a decision about a future, that for many, is still very unclear. There are some things that are easy to set up for the future that you will need throughout your life. One is your Tax File Number (TFN) and the other, is a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

A TFN is your personal reference number throughout the tax and superannuation systems including applying to university if you are applying for FEE Help or HECS. This is a unique number that you will have for life, even if you move or change your name or job. You are not legally required to get one however, without one, you will pay more tax and won’t be able to run a business or apply for any government benefits. It costs nothing to apply for one and it is easy to apply online and then confirm your details at your local post office. To apply visit:  TFN application

A USI is your individual education number for life. It also gives you an online record of your vocational education and training (VET) undertaken anywhere in Australia. If you are at university, TAFE or doing any nationally recognised training, you need a USI. Without one, you cannot receive Commonwealth financial assistance, your qualification or a statement of attainment for your training. To apply visit: USI application

‘The beautiful about learning is that no one can take it away from you’ – B.B. King

Sarah Luck
Head of Careers
sluck@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au

Information Sessions

VU Polytechnic
There has never been a better time to study at VU Polytechnic.  Graduates are equipped with both the technical skills and thinking abilities needed to adapt and evolve in a modern work setting.  What you study today at Victoria University Polytechnic will take you closer to where you want to be tomorrow.

VU Polytechnic are holding information sessions about the following courses:

• Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs CHC42015
• Certificate IV Mental Health CHC43315
• Certificate IV Youth Work CHC40413
• Certificate IV Community Services CHC42015
• Diploma of Community Services CHC52015
• Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Course 22510VIC

Wednesday 2 November 2022, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

For further details visit: VU Polytechnic information sessions

Community Services at Federation University, Mt Helen (Ballarat) campus

If helping people is in your nature – now is the time to get started in the community services sector.

Attend the information session to meet caring trainers and chat about the courses that can set you up to autonomously provide support, advocacy or intervention to individual clients, groups or communities and get a feel for what a career caring for others is really like.  Federation University will also help you gain placement hours in real community organisations.

The sessions are about the following courses:

• Certificate IV Community Services CHC42015
• Diploma of Community Services CHC52015

Wednesday 2 November 2022, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

For further details visit: Community Services information sessions

Early Childhood Education and Care at Federation University, Mt Helen (Ballarat) campus

Secure your future with work-based learning in one of Australia’s most in-demand industries.  Attend this TAFE information session and understand how Early Childhood services play an important role in nurturing the development of all infants and children attending childcare.

Thursday 3 November 2022, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

For further details visit: Early Childhood information session

Interested in US College Sport?

Learn all about US College Sport options with an information session by EducationUSA. The aim of the program is to promote all US educational pathways to Australian sporting students in Years 9 to 11, their parents, schools and athletic stakeholders. The sessions will drill down on opportunities from both the NJCAA and NAIA institutions. Please see the attached flyer for details and registration details.

There are two sessions as follows:

Wednesday 2 November, 5:15 pm – 6:45 pm 
Where: Maribyrnong College, 2 River Street, Maribyrnong
For more details and to register visit: EdUSACollegeSportsNov2

Thursday 3 November, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Carey Baptist Grammar School, 349 Barkers Road, Kew  
For more details and to register visit: EdUSACollegeSportsNov3

To view the flyer click here: US College Sports

Camp America Online Information Session

Summer Camps are looking for you! Teach your skills all summer, make a difference and meet great mates on your next adventure. Stop dreaming and start your next adventure from home.

Join an online information session from the comfort of your home!

Learn heaps of tips and tricks to make your dreams a reality and make your application stand out. Get a full rundown of what your Camp America experience could look like. Tell your friends, all are welcome.

Summer 2023 is waiting for you!
Tuesday 8 November 2022, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Find out more: Camp America information session

Melbourne Polytechnic
Agriculture Online Information Session

Choosing a brand-new career path and knowing where to upgrade your skills or how to start does not need to be a decision you make alone.  Hosted by teachers who can answer questions and offer advice on your chosen field, these information sessions help you make an informed decision about your study and career options.

Find out more about the following courses:

• Diploma of Agriculture
• Certificate III in Agriculture
• Certificate IV in Agriculture

Online – Monday 7 November 2022, 4:00 pm
Find out more: Melbourne Polytechnic

Melbourne Polytechnic
Animal Studies and Veterinary Nursing Online Information Session

Find out more about the following courses:

• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
• Certificate II in Animal Care

Online – Monday 14 November 2022, 5:00 pm
Find out more: Melbourne Polytechnic Vet Nursing

Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF) | Virtual Open Day
Online

This virtual Open Day is your chance to get all your questions answered, all in one place. Learn about their range of industry-leading courses, live chat with their friendly career advisers, discover how AIF can help you get a career, plus much more.

Tuesday 15 November 2022, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Find out more: https://enquire.fitness.edu.au/open-day

Swinburne | Alumnight: Meet Swinburne Grads
The Hawthorn Hotel

Have you ever wanted to just cut to the chase and ask a uni graduate “what was it like”? How did they get where they are, what path did they take? And if they could do it again, is there anything they’d do differently?

Here is your chance to do just that at Alumnight: Meet Swinburne Grads. An evening of networking with the people who know best. Our graduates.

Tuesday 15 November 2022, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Find out more: Alumnight

Workshops and Courses

NIE | Medical Interviews Preparation Workshop
Online

This unique NIE workshop program aims for students to gain an in-depth understanding and required knowledge of the medical interview processes for specific universities, including Multi-station Mini Interview (MMI) and structured and semi-structured panel interviews.

The workshop is structured and based on the models that are taught during the proven one-on-one personalised medical interview sessions. The workshop will allow every attendee to learn the required skills and practical understanding for the university from which they received an interview offer.

Saturday 12 November – Sunday 13 November, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Find out more: Medical-interviews-preparation-workshop

Chisholm Sports Academy | Soccer Discovery Day
Casey Fields, Cranbourne East

This is your chance to experience first-hand what it is like to be a student-athlete at the Chisholm Soccer Academy and train with former Melbourne Victory Assistant Coach and Chisholm Sports Academy’s Head Coach, Aaron Healey.

If you are an aspiring athlete passionate about soccer and are studying Year 11 or 12 in 2023 or are looking to complete a fitness industry qualification or this academy might just be for you!

The discovery day combines both practical skills training with the coaching team as well as information about what it is like being a student-athlete.

Saturday 12 November, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Find out more: Chisholm-sports-academy-soccer-discovery-day

University News

Pathways Finder

Do not downsize your dreams just because you did not get the ATAR you wanted, or you do not meet the entry requirements for your chosen course. There are more pathways to university than you might think. Deakin’s Pathways Finder is an interactive online tool for students highlighting the recommended pathways to every bachelor degree at Deakin University.  Students can search by course or area of study and they can learn about TAFE pathways to Deakin, as well as alternative courses that pathway internally to the university.

Explore Pathways Finder at Deakin

New Major in the Bachelor of Business

A new major meets the demand for recruitment specialists!  Deakin is offering a new major – Recruitment and Talent Acquisition – in its Bachelor of Business in response to industry demand.  Designed in consultation with industry (the Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association), graduates of this major will become qualified and sought-after recruitment professionals.  They will build their careers by identifying and securing the talent that keeps organisations going.
Based on the discipline of Human Resource Management, a strength of Deakin Business School, this major develops a unique skill set for recruitment careers.  It combines human resources foundations, recruitment technologies, brand management, employment relations and the specifics of talent acquisition.  All these skills will be reinforced with work-integrated learning and a business capstone unit.

Find out more by browsing the Recruitment and Talent Acquisition major

News from Monash University
Pathways to Education Courses at Monash

There is more than one way to become a student at Monash.  If you are interested in becoming a teacher but do not meet the entry requirements for the Bachelor of Education (Honours), Monash offers a range of pathway programs to help you achieve your goal.

There are options including:

Diploma of Tertiary Studies (DoTS)
For students who have completed Year 12 but did not quite meet the entry requirements for their dream course, DoTS might be the pathway to consider. On successful completion of the DoTS – Education stream, students can transfer into the second year of the:

• Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood and Primary Education
• Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education
• Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary and Secondary Health and Physical Education
• Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Health and Physical Education

This diploma is equivalent to the first year of a university undergraduate degree.

In addition to the Education courses listed above, on successful completion of DoTS, students can get up to one year of credit towards a range of degrees in business, business administration and nursing.

For more information visit the Diploma of Tertiary Studies information page.

Diploma of Higher Education (DoHE)
The Diploma of Higher Education (DoHE) might suit students who have completed Year 12 but did not quite meet the entry requirements for their dream course, if they are returning to study, or would benefit from additional learning support.

On successful completion of the DoHE – Education stream, students can transfer into the second year of the Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary and Secondary Education.

In addition, students can receive up to one year of credit in the following Education courses:

• Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary and Secondary Inclusive Education
• Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts Primary or Secondary Education
• Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Business Primary or Secondary Education
• Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Science Primary or Secondary Education

The Diploma of Higher Education can also provide you with entry into the second year of the single degree Bachelor of Science.

For more information, visit the Diploma of Higher Education information page.

Monash College Diploma
Students who have narrowly missed the entry requirements for direct entry into an education double degree might consider a Monash College Diploma.

As part of the arts, business, and science diploma program, students can choose an education studies specialisation which includes two education studies units and 10 days of professional experience.

On successful completion of the diploma, students will be eligible for direct entry into the second year of the following double degrees:

• Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts Primary or Secondary Education
• Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Business Primary or Secondary Education
• Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Science Primary or Secondary Education

For more information visit the Monash College Education Studies page.

Non-teaching degree followed by a Master of Teaching
If a student attains an ATAR score that does not meet the requirements for direct entry into the Bachelor of Education (Honours), including double degrees, students can consider enrolling in another course– e.g. Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, followed by the Master of Teaching to qualify as a teacher.

Find out more about all the alternative pathways to Education degrees at Alternative pathways into the Bachelor of Education (Honours).

Subject Adjustments towards the Bachelor of Science

Our VTAC Subject Adjustment rewards students studying more than one Year 12 science subject – this could improve your selection rank by providing additional points (up to 8) towards your ATAR aggregate.

Visit VTAC Subject Adjustment and gauge what your new estimated ATAR might be for entry into the Bachelor of Science.

Australian National University – Mathematics Requirement

From 2024, applicants will need to have completed at least Unit 1 or Unit 2 of Mathematics (any) to be eligible for admission into all ANU courses. Some courses will require advanced Mathematics. This information will impact current Year 11 students who will be applying for university courses in 2023 for the 2024 intake.

Pathway into Swinburne’s Bachelor of Architecture

Passionate about architectural design? Interested in construction?

Box Hill Institute is excited to announce the new pathway into Swinburne’s Bachelor of Architecture.  Students who successfully complete Box Hill’s two-year Advanced Diploma of Design will gain entry into the Swinburne program.

Students enrolled in the Advanced Diploma will learn about architectural design, design history, local and national planning regulations and codes, sustainability and emerging technologies across both residential and commercial sectors.  Combining design theory with practical modelling, drafting and animating skills will equip students with the skills required to start working in the industry upon completion.  Or, students can continue to study and finish with a Bachelor of Design (Architecture) through the partnership with Swinburne University.

There are multiple benefits to this pathway including:

• the opportunity for Years 11 and 12 school leavers to go to university without an ATAR
• the opportunity to graduate with two qualifications
• the ability to work in an industry with one qualification, while completing the second

Find out more at Advanced Diploma of Design (Architectural).

Scholarships 

C.A.S. Hawker Scholarships are one of the most generous privately funded scholarships available to undergraduate students in Australia.  Each residential scholarship is valued at up to $60,000 over three years.  The scholarships are available to all Australian students, and the majority are usually awarded to students entering their first year of university studies.

Selection is largely based on personal qualities and demonstrated leadership as well as academic ability.  Undergraduate Hawker Scholars are able to attend a range of Australian educational institutions, so this scholarship is not restricted to one university.

The Charles Hawker Scholarship perpetuates the memory of scholar, soldier and pastoralist Charles Allan Seymour Hawker and commemorates the achievements of one of Australia’s most respected political leaders.

The applications open on Monday 5 December 2022 and close on Friday 6 January 2023.

Current Year 12 students are encouraged to browse Hawker Scholarship for more information about the scholarship and to download an application form.

The Trustees of the Francis Gregory Foundation are pleased to be offering two scholarships for 2023.

The Francis Gregory Foundation was established in 2012 to provide financial support to children of primary producers to assist them to undertake university undergraduate education by reducing financial barriers.

The Foundation will provide two scholarships of $6,000 per annum (for the duration of the undergraduate degree) to students whose main family income is derived from primary production.  The scholarships are for current Year 12 students who intend to study an undergraduate course at University in 2023.

Applications close: 5:00 pm on Friday 6 January 2023.
Further information can be found at: Francis Gregory Scholarship

Larsen Jewellery Design Scholarship Program
Larsen Jewellery recognises the need to support and educate young adults wishing to begin a career in jewellery, design or visual arts; or who wish to further their studies in a jewellery, design or visual arts related course.

Value: $3,000

Applications close: 30 November 2022

Find out more here: Larsen Jewellery Scholarship

University of Melbourne Commerce at International House Scholarship
Live at International House residential college while studying at the University of Melbourne. The Commerce at International House Scholarship is available to students commencing the Bachelor of Commerce, who currently reside in rural or regional Victoria and who intend to live at International House in their first year of study.

Value: Up to $28,000

Applications close: 4 January 2023

Find out more here: International House Scholarship

Swinburne Pratt Foundation Scholarship
The Pratt Foundation Scholarship is offered to assist a Swinburne student with costs associated with their business studies, enabling them to realise their passion for a business career and full academic potential by reducing the need to work outside of study.

Value: $2,000

Applications close: 31 March 2023

Find out more here: Pratt Foundation Scholarship

If you are planning to study at TAFE or university next year you have probably been searching for scholarships. You may be interested in exploring scholarships that are not affiliated with any particular institution, or ones that cover a group of institutions. For a list of examples of ‘external’ tertiary scholarships, visit https://slmcareerresources.edublogs.org/

Information for University Students

Useful links to Victorian University Student Support Services:

Useful links to Victorian University Clubs and Societies:

Accommodation

Student Village at The University of Melbourne

Looking for accommodation for 2023?  Applications are now open with weekly rent starting from $299 per week – this includes utilities, internet and furniture.

Students keen on living in campus accommodation whilst at The University of Melbourne, might like to consider the various options at Student Village Melbourne.

Years 10 to 12 Students

Young Endeavour Youth Scheme

Join a crew of young Australians and embark on a life-changing 11-day journey – learning not only how to sail a square-rigged tall ship, but how to lead, support others and work together as a team.  Since 1988, more than 14,000 young Australians aged 16-23 have joined the national sail training ship Young Endeavour on a life-changing voyage.  The program is delivered by professional Royal Australian Navy staff crew who ensure the highest standards of safety are maintained.
Every day on board Young Endeavour is different.  During each voyage the youth crew spend several days and nights at sea learning to set and furl the sails, keep watch, take the helm and participate in games and team building activities on deck.  Participants assist the chef in the ship’s galley, carry out ship’s rounds with the engineer, chart a course with the navigator, climb the masts and even take command!

Applications for January – June 2023 are now open.  Find out more at Young Endeavour.

La Trobe University Aspire Program – Year 11 Conditional Offer

La Trobe University has recently launched a new early entry program for Year 11 students.  The program is a great option for students who are looking to lock in their future by securing a spot in their dream course at La Trobe.

This pathway unlocks more than 150 courses at La Trobe (for example nursing, criminology, social work, engineering) and is the perfect way to take the stress out of Year 12. You will be eligible to apply for a conditional offer if you are in Years 11 or 12 and your Year 11 results are 65+.

It is a requirement of your unconditional offer to study at La Trobe that you successfully complete year 12 and meet the minimum requirements for prerequisite studies.

If you are eligible, apply via this link – www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire

Careers and Jobs

Study Climate Change

Turn your passion for the environment into a career

The following three universities offer excellent undergraduate courses in climate change:

University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Climate Science and Adaptation www.newcastle.edu.au

University of Technology Sydney
Bachelor of Marine Science and Climate Change www.uts.edu.au

La Trobe University
You can study climate change as an open access major in several Bachelor degrees, www.latrobe.edu.au

Explore climate change careers by reading this fantastic article written by Louise Meers at Careers with STEM: Stem + environment careers

Roles in Disaster Relief

Unfortunately, there have been lots of natural disasters happening recently, and over the past few years in Australia. If you are wondering how you might be able to help, there are lots of jobs and volunteer roles where you can make a difference.  If you want a career in Disaster Relief, there are a variety of different roles to look into. From management and office work to being on the ground while an emergency is happening, there is something for everyone.

Disaster Management Officer

Disaster Management Officers assist in creating plans for when a disaster happens, coming up with strategies to limit the impact of disasters, as well as communicating with the public to raise awareness about disaster management and prevention.

Many local councils and government bodies will employ people as Disaster Management Officers. You could also work for an external company that provides advice to other businesses and the community.

This role is perfect for people who are passionate about helping the community and can make decisions quickly under pressure. You will typically be doing most of your work in offices.

You can check out our Disaster Management Officer Job Spotlight here.

Fire and Emergency Services

If you want a more hands-on role, this one could be perfect for you. During emergencies, firefighters and emergency workers are on the ground to protect lives and property. Your roles will vary depending on what kind of disaster you are responding to, such as fires, floods, cyclones, earthquakes, or more.

To work in this role, you’ll need great physical and mental strength, as well as a strong commitment to both the job and your community.

You can read more about working in Fire and Rescue in Queensland here. You can also take a look at our Job Spotlight on becoming a Firefighter.

Volunteer roles

If you want to help but can’t commit to a full-time job, there are also lots of volunteer roles where you can make a difference.

Volunteer with your local SES

Volunteering with the State Emergency Service is a great way to get out there and assist your community in a disaster. There are usually lots of different kinds of roles you can volunteer for – you might be helping out alongside emergency workers, creating disaster prevention plans with the council, helping deliver sandbags to areas preparing for floods, or cleaning up after storms.

In many states you can volunteer with the SES once you turn 16, but you might need permission from your parents or guardians.

See more about becoming an SES volunteer in Victoria

You can also find lots of other different volunteering roles through Volunteering Australia.

Other ways to help

There are lots of other ways you can help your community and the people around you in a disaster as well. You can help by donating money, donating clothes and other goods, making food to give out to emergency workers and those in need, and even just checking in with your neighbours and friends to make sure they’re ok.

Understanding skills shortages

We have all heard the term ‘skills shortages’ and how we need more skilled workers in certain industries, but what jobs are in-demand?

Elaine from Explore Careers has written a fantastic article about the 2022 Australian Skills Priority List. She breaks down the following:

• How knowing about in-demand jobs can help with your career planning
• How to interpret the skills priority list data
• What industries and jobs are in high demand

The top five industries she discusses are:

1. Construction and engineering
2. Teaching and education
3. Healthcare and nursing
4. IT and cyber security
5. Skilled trades

Read the article via Skills shortages

Job Spotlight

How to become a jockey

Jockeys are professional athletes who ride horses in competitive races. Not only do they need to have a high level of athleticism, they also need lots of knowledge and experience with horses. This is a fast-paced career that can be difficult to break into, but also highly rewarding.  If you are competitive and dedicated, prepared to put in lots of hard work and love working with animals and in the outdoors, becoming a jockey could be a career to consider.

About you:

• High level of physical fitness
• Resilient and dedicated
• Love horses and the outdoors
• Willing to work long hours
• Great communicator
• Tough under pressure
• Competitive and driven
• Can meet age and weight requirements

The job:

• Competing in racing trials and events
• Working with trainers to decide on strategies
• Discussing a horse’s performance post-race
• Maintaining a high level of fitness
• Attending practice sessions and training
• Adhering to strict racing rules and regulations
• Maintaining riding equipment
• Undertaking promotional activities

Lifestyle Impact: High

• Part-time opportunities: Moderate – around 30 per cent of jockeys work part-time (source: labourmarketinsights.gov.au).
• Average hours for full-time workers: 49 hours a week, which is above average (source: labourmarketinsights.gov.au).
• Jockeys’ salary (median) $27,000* per year (source: ato.gov.au). *Salaries will vary depending on how many races you compete in and where you position.
• Future career growth: Stable (source: labourmarketinsights.gov.au).
• Being of short stature can be an advantage, and you will be required to meet strict weight requirements.
• You will be expected to maintain a high level of fitness and health throughout your career.
• This is a highly competitive career and you will need to perform well to earn lots of money.

How to become a Jockey

To become a jockey, you will need to complete an apprenticeship consisting of a comprehensive program that involves riding training, vocational education, stable hand work and other development and training.

Step 1 – Complete Year 12 with a focus on English and Maths.

Step 2 – Try to get experience working with and riding horses if possible. Also consider undertaking a traineeship as a stable hand or track rider.

Step 3 – Apply for an Apprentice Jockey Training Program, usually through your state or territory’s racing organisation. The program is usually four years in length.

Step 4 – Once you finish your apprenticeship and have ridden in a minimum number of barrier trials, you can obtain a licence and become a fully qualified jockey.

Step 5 – Keep up with personal and professional development throughout your career as a jockey.

Find out more here:

https://dev.racingnsw.com.au/guide-to-racing/careers-training/general-information/talent-identification-progam/apprentice-jockey/

https://www.racingvictoria.com.au/the-sport/jockeys/apprentice-jockey-program

https://www.racingqueensland.com.au/careers-training/rto-qualifications

https://racingsa.com.au/careers/sa-apprentice-academy-news

https://www.rwwa.com.au/racing-careers/

Similar Careers to Jockey

Horse Trainer
Coach
Stable hand
Track rider
Veterinarian
Hippotherapist
Track Official

If you would like to find out if a career as a jockey is right for you, here are a few things you could do right now:

1. Get as much hands-on experience with horses as you can. Volunteer with a local track or club, take riding lessons and ensure you have the right temperament to work with horses.
2. Build on your physical fitness and ensure you will be able to meet height and weight requirements.
3. Talk to a jockey to see what a day in their life is like or watch videos or documentaries about the role.

TAFE Snapshot

Snapshot of Kangan Institute in 2022

• With more than 30,000 enrolments each year, Kangan Institute is a major training provider for the automotive, health and nursing sectors and indigenous education
• Kangan has a strong presence in a range of industries such as fashion, business as well as justice and legal
• Kangan has five campuses that offer a wide range of courses in a variety of fields, ranging from certificates to diplomas
• Kangan has over 700 courses on offer which include apprenticeships and traineeships, and short courses
• Kangan offers fashion courses including Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising and Millinery
• The Textile and Fashion Hub at Kangan Institute offers sampling and short-run manufacturing services, industry-relevant training courses for designers and small businesses as well as customised industry training for manufacturers, and a series of exciting short courses
• Kangan offers Justice Studies courses, as well as a Certificate IV in Legal Services course
• Students studying at Kangan Institute will undertake their training in some of the most state-of-the-art training centres in Victoria.
• Automotive Centre of Excellence
• Centre of Fashion and Creative Industries
• Indigenous Education Centre
• Health and Nursing Centre 
• Richards Restaurant
• Textile and Fashion Hub
• Kangan participates in the Free TAFE and Job Trainer course initiatives
• Kangan Institute has also partnered with leading universities in Australia to give students guaranteed pathway options to higher education. The university pathways partners include:
  • Central Queensland University
  • Deakin University
  • Federation University
  • La Trobe University
  • RMIT
  • Torrens University
  • Victoria University

Apprenticeships

BMW Automotive Apprenticeships 2023
NextTech is an industry-leading and modern accelerated three-year apprenticeship program developed in partnership between BMW Group Australia and NextGen Jobs.  The automotive industry is evolving at a rapid rate and with it, the need in the way we attract, train and skill our future workforce.

This is not just another automotive apprenticeship, NextTech is at the forefront of automotive technician development and where traditional methods meet the future of technological industry advancement.

Applications for the 2023 intake are now open!  NextTech is an industry-leading, three-year fast-tracked light vehicle apprenticeship.

NextTech offers the opportunity to also work towards:

1. Becoming a BMW Master Technician
2. Receiving a qualification in automotive electrical
3. Local and International Apprentice Scholarships

NextTech includes dedicated trade school classes with BMW qualified trainers.  The Trade school is held at Kangan Automotive Centre of Excellence in Victoria (outlined in our snapshot above).  All PPE, BMW Uniform, travel and accommodation costs are covered where applicable.

For further information and to apply visit BMW Automotive Apprenticeships

Career Ideas

Forensic Science

Afterlife is a web series that explores what goes on behind the doors at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine and the Coroners Court of Victoria. Join Meshel Laurie and Catherine McClements as they interview Melbourne’s real Silent Witness and meet some of Australia’s top forensic and legal experts, including:

• forensic pathologists
• anthropologists
• toxicologists
• odontologists
• molecular biologists
• physicians
• coroners

For more details visit: Afterlife

Explore careers in forensic science and study pathways at Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine

Do you love the outdoors?

Have you considered studying outdoor education or outdoor recreation? You can study outdoor recreation at TAFE institutes, private providers and via a traineeship at outdoor education centres such as Camp Coolamatong, Victoria and Outward Bound, NSW. You can also study outdoor education and outdoor recreation at university.

The following are examples of courses you can explore:

Victoria University
Footscray Park: Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership
VU Outdoor leadership

La Trobe University
Bendigo campus: Bachelor of Outdoor and Sustainability Education
La Trobe University

Federation University
Ballarat and Gippsland campuses: Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Education
https://study.federation.edu.au/course/DOE5

Further Learning

National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) 2023

Applications are now open for students who want to be a part of the National Youth Science Forum in 2023!

The NYSF Year 12 Program offers an exciting range of in-person and digital science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) experiences for participants across Australia. If you are a year 11 student (in 2022) and passionate about STEM, apply now!

In 2023, the NYSF Year 12 Program will run from January 10-24. Students will have opportunities to:

• participate in tours of science and technology facilities and learn about cutting-edge research;
• engage with industry partners and research providers;
• learn about university and STEM career pathways;
• mix with other like-minded students from all over Australia; and
• network with former NYSF participants to further increase understanding of STEM-related study and career experiences.

NYSF offers Access and Equity Scholarships to students who require additional financial assistance due to experiencing financial or other forms of disadvantage or will incur additional costs to fully participate in the Year 12 Program. Information regarding Access and Equity Scholarships, including how to apply, will be sent to successful program applicants later in the year.

Find out more and apply here: NYSF-program

Online Cooking Programs with Le Cordon Bleu

Le Cordon Bleu Australia has just launched brand new micro-credentials. These self-paced online programs have been designed to enhance your culinary and hospitality skills, while encouraging new ways of thinking and understanding.

They currently have three courses on offer, starting from just $150. The courses are run fully online and can be started at any time.

Find out more: Le-cordon-bleu-australia