In this issue

NOVEMBER

25 November  Christmas Shopping Night, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm — Cancelled
28 to 30 November  2023 Year 7 Orientation
28 November to 2 December  Early Commencement (Years 8 to 10)

DECEMBER

1 December  Christmas Service
6 December  Run for East Timor
Presentation Assembly Rehearsal, 11:00 am
7 December  Presentation Assembly, 9:30 am
End of Term 4, 3:10 pm Finish

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

TRARALGON SECONDARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS

12 to 16 December  10:00 am to 3:00 pm
19 December to 6 January  Closed
16 to 25 January  10:00 am to 3:00 pm
26 January  Closed (Australia Day Public Holiday)
27 January  10:00 am to 3:00 pm (TBC)
30 January  8:00 am to 4:30 pm (Resume normal office hours)

* TBC – to be confirmed.

DOBSONS HOLIDAY TRADING HOURS

NOVEMBER

23 to 25 November  Year 3 Camp
28 November  Year 5 Excursion, Healesville Sanctuary
29 November  Prep to Year 2 Athletics Carnival, Junior School Ovals
Year 4 Excursion, Inverloch – Bunurong Coast Education
30 November to 2 December  2023 Year 7 Orientation Program

DECEMBER

1 December  2023 Years 1 to 6 Orientation Day
5 December  Prep to Year 6 Christmas Service
Year 6 Dinner
6 December  Year 6 Swimming Fun Day
7 December  Prep to Year 6 Presentation Assembly, 9:30 am
End of Term 4, 3:20 pm Finish

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

WARRAGUL JUNIOR SCHOOL HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS

8 to 9 December  8:30 am to 4:00 pm
12 to 14 December  9:00 am to 3:00 pm
16 to 20 January  9:00 am to 3:00 pm
23 to 25 January  9:00 am to 3:00 pm
26 January  Closed (Australia Day Public Holiday)
27 January  9:00 am to 3:00 pm
30 to 31 January  8:30 am to 4:00 pm

DOBSONS HOLIDAY TRADING HOURS

NOVEMBER

30 November to 2 December  2023 Year 7 Orientation, 8:55 am to 3:30 pm

DECEMBER

2 December  2023 Years 11 and 12 last day of classes
7 December  End of Term 4, 3:30 pm Finish

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

WARRAGUL SECONDARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS

12 to 16 December  10:00 am to 3:00 pm
9 January to 23 January  10:00 am to 3:00 pm
24 January  8:30 am to 5:00 pm (Resume normal office hours)

DOBSONS HOLIDAY TRADING HOURS

As this is our last newsletter for the year I would like to thank you for welcoming me into the school community, I have loved working with all of you.

As we wind down to the summer break (I am sure the sun will appear eventually), I am busy preparing for when the Year 12 students receive their results and the Change of Preference (COP) period. All tertiary institutions will be available during the COP period with phone and on-site support available. Results will be released on Monday 12 December at 7:00 am and students will have until Wednesday 14 December at 4:00 pm to change their preferences, should they wish to do so.

To access your Year 12 results including Year 11 students who have completed a Year 12 subject, you need to register here: Results and ATAR
Note: To register, students need their VCAA student number and will be requested to choose a secure password upon registering.

For contact details of the Institutions that will be available to provide support during the COP period visit: VTAC COP

Please see below for my availability and the days the careers office is open.  I will also be contactable via phone and email.

For the rest of our school community, I hope that you all have a restful break and I am looking forward to working with you all again next year.

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

Year 12 Students

I will be available for careers counselling during the following times:

Change of preference period:

December round offer counselling

January round offer counselling

To book a Zoom meeting please email me with your preferred day and time or phone me at school or on my mobile between 9:00 am – 4:00 pm on 0419 357 050.

Important Dates

• Friday 2 December at 5:00 pm – Year 12 VTAC very late course applications close
• Monday 12 December at 7:00 am – VCE results and ATAR available online
• Wednesday 14 December – Change of preference for December offers close at 4:00 pm
• Monday 21 December at 2:00 pm – December offers released
• Monday 21 December 2:00 pm until 22 December 4:00 pm – Change of preference for January offers
• Wednesday 4 January – January course applications open
• Friday 13 January – January offers released

Accessing VCE Results

VCE study scores, ATAR and VTAC Scaled Study Scores will be available to students via the Results and ATAR website and the Results and ATAR app on Monday 12 December 2022 at 7:00 am.  Students will receive a statement of VCE study scores from VCAA and those who applied for courses through VTAC this year and have paid their VTAC processing fees, will be sent an ATAR statement in the mail.

As mentioned above, students who wish to receive their results online will need to register at Results and ATAR before results are released.  Registrations are now open.

Change of Preference

You can add, delete and reorder your preferences between offer rounds for most courses and can do this at any time until the cut off dates.  Be very mindful of how you order your preferences. Remember – dream courses should be at the top and then your back-up courses below. Many universities have COP information sessions, see below for more details.

This video explains the VTAC preference system:  Preference system

This video explains the offer system: Offer system

For tips on changing your course preference click here

Change of Preference Sessions

Swinburne 2022 Change of Preference Expo
Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus

When your Year 12 results are released, you might feel you have done better than you expected, or you did not get the results you were hoping for. Either way, you may want to rejig your preferences.

Visit Swinburne for the Change of Preferences Expo.

• Come with friends
• Get one-on-one preference help
• Take a campus tour
• Enjoy free food, drink and merchandise
• See Swinburne’s surrounds

Find out how you get more for your ATAR at Swinburne with real industry experience, modern learning and meaningful community and care.

Tuesday 13 December 2022, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Find out more: Change of preference expo

University of Melbourne Change of Preference Expo
University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus

Chat with staff about your ATAR results and how to finalise your VTAC course preferences. You can also hear from current students and find out what life could be like for you at the University of Melbourne in 2023.

Tuesday 13 December 2022, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Find out more: UniMelb COP

Monash University Change Day
Clayton Campus

Once you receive your results, you may have a lot of questions about what to do next.  At Monash Change Day you can speak one-on-one with course advisers and find out everything you need to plan your future.

From finding out how to change your VTAC course preferences to exploring study options based on your ATAR score, Monash’s course advisers will be available to help you with your questions.

Tuesday 13 December 2022, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Find out more: https://www.monash.edu/change-of-preference/change-day

La Trobe Change of Preference – Campus Tours and Support
Bundoora Campus

Now you have received your Year 12 results, your path can be made clear. If you missed the entry requirement, have changed your mind on what course you want to study, need advice of any kind or just want to take a tour of the campus you can do so during the change of preference period.

The campus will be open for you to be taken on a guided tour, so you can see some of the amazing facilities that you will be using when you study at La Trobe University in 2023.

Monday 12 December 2022, 10:00 am – Tuesday 13 December 2022, 3:00 pm
Find out more: La Trobe tour

ACU Change of Preference Consultations – Victoria
Online

Navigate your study options and alternative entry and admissions pathways for the Melbourne and Ballarat Campuses.

Monday 12 December 2022, 10:00 am – Wednesday 14 December 2022, 4:00 pm
Find out more: ACU COP

Deakin Change of Preference Campus Events

Geelong Waterfront and Warrnambool: Monday 12 December 2022, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Melbourne and Waurn Ponds: Monday 12 December 2022, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Get the support you need during the Change of Preference campus events on Monday 12 December. Now is your opportunity to find out everything you need to know and discuss your options with Deakin’s course, pathways and admissions specialists. You will also have the opportunity to explore your future campus, and accommodation options, with guided tours from Deakin’s knowledgeable and friendly current students. Plus, you will get to take home a gift bag of Deakin merchandise on the day!

Find out more: Deakin COP

William Angliss | Change of Preference Webinar
Online

Change of Preference is a time for those students that have applied to study through VTAC to review their options. This may mean reordering preferences, investigating new courses or discovering pathways to your dream course.  Explore the perfect study option for you and how you can start pursuing your dream career at this webinar!

Tuesday 13 December 2022, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Find out more: Angliss COP

Quick ATAR Facts

There is a lot to understand about the ATAR system, so we have put together a few facts that might interest you.

• Your ATAR score is valid for life. You can use it to apply to study at university regardless of your age, provided it meets the entry requirements for your course.

• The national median ATAR is around 70.00, but changes every year because the averages in each state vary too. For example in 2021 the median ATAR in Queensland was 78.85, in Western Australia it was 82.3, and in New South Wales it was 70.41.

• Your ATAR is a nationally recognised number, so if you live in Queensland and your ATAR is 85.00, it will be the same no matter which state you apply to study in.

• Only 48.57% of students who were admitted to the University of Sydney in 2022 did so solely based on ATAR, regardless of adjustment factors

• Getting a low ATAR is not the end of the world. These days, universities and other tertiary institutions offer stacks of other pathways to get in.

• You can still change your preferences after you have received your ATAR results. So if you score lower or higher than expected you still have time to adjust your preferences to reflect that.

• You can’t ‘waste an ATAR’ – if you score 99.95 and choose to study a course with an entry requirement of 80.00 because it’s your top choice, go with it. Scoring a high ATAR simply means there are more courses that you are eligible to apply for so you will have more options.

• No ATAR – no problem. Some VET and other tertiary qualifications do not necessarily require you to have an ATAR. These qualifications also provide nationally recognised qualifications and some universities will accept them as eligibility (sometimes even credit towards first-year studies) if you would like to apply to university in future.

• Once you have got into university or another tertiary institution, nobody is likely to ask what your ATAR was again, let alone use it as criterion for a course or job selection.

• You are not defined by your ATAR and your opportunities in life will not be limited by that number. You may have to take a different pathway from the one you originally had planned and it may take a little longer.

• Using online “ATAR calculators” aren’t necessarily accurate, as scaling changes every year, so don’t take the results as gospel.

• Studying more units could potentially get you a higher ATAR (if you apply yourself to all subjects the same). Since admission centres select, for example, eight of your best results to calculate your aggregate score, which determines your rank position.

• Taking advanced subjects does not mean you will get a higher ATAR; only the amount of work and effort you put in can do that.

VTAC Webinar: getting ready for your results – what happens next?

Finishing Year 12 this year? It is an exciting time as you wait for your results and figure out what the future holds for you.  Join the VTAC team for a live webinar that will cover what happens when you receive your results and ATAR, how the change of preference and course offers works, and some really key things you should be thinking about now to ensure you get the best outcome.

You will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout, so join VTAC to find out everything you need to know about getting to university, TAFE or college next year!

Online: 5 or 8 December, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Register for 5 December: VTAC webinar 5 December

Register for 8 December: VTAC webinar 8 December

Open Days and Information Sessions

ADF Women in Defence Information Session

Consider a career in the Navy, Army or Air Force and work alongside like-minded, supportive, proud-serving men and women.  Tune in online on Monday 28 November from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm for a virtual information session to speak with current serving women in Defence careers to learn more.

Find out more: Defence events

William Angliss VET Information Series: Baking and Patisserie

Want to make the kitchen your office and centre your life around creating flavours? Hear from course leaders about course content, pathways and career outcomes.

Online: Wednesday 7 December 2022, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
Find out more: Angliss events

Holmesglen Open Day

Holmesglen Institute has campuses at Chadstone, Moorabbin, Glen Waverley, Carlton and the city.  Hear from teachers and explore the campuses and facilities.

Thursday 1 December 2022, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Find out more: Open Days

Torrens University Open Day
Flinders Street Campus

Open Day gives you a chance to meet academics, talk to current students and tour the campus.

Saturday 21 January 2023, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Find out more: Open Day

The Australian College of Applied Professions (ACAP) information sessions

ACAP was established in Sydney in 1983 with the aim of making the study of applied psychology accessible to the wider public, beyond the narrow confines of traditional university teachings. Extending into human resources, sports and performance psychology, management and leadership in the early 2000s, the vision was always to leverage expertise in applied psychology to create learning environments that embed the humanistic skills to positively enhance and advance growth and development in interpersonal relationships.
In the online information sessions, you will hear from ACAP educators and course advisers about the various courses you could study, the flexible learning options and pathways available, career outcomes and more. These sessions are highly informative and include specific course information in your areas of interest.

Online: 5 – 8 December 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Find out more here: ACAP online sessions

Pathways to ACU Webinar

If you did not receive the ATAR you wanted, it is all good – there is more than one way into university.  Learn about the entry pathways to ACU, including diplomas, that can give you access straight into the second year of your preferred bachelor’s degree.

Thursday 8 December 2022, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Register at Pathways to ACU Webinar

ACU Essential for Parents Webinar

Choosing what and where to study is heavy going.  This webinar will lighten the load for you and your student.  You will learn about ACU’s student support services, admissions process and work-integrated learning options, as well as the strong graduate employability an ACU degree offers.

Thursday 8 December 2022, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Register at ACU Essential for Parents Webinar

World Education Program (WEP) student exchange information session

Imagine making friends from all over the world, learning about yourself and the world around you and seeing sights you could only dream of! Find out more about your student exchange opportunities at WEP’s online information session.

Online: Tuesday 6 December 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Find out more: WEP Let’s talk session

SCCE Exchange Webinar

Participating in an exchange program is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that shapes your future.  There is a lot to consider when going on exchange, these regular online information webinars will teach you all about your student exchange options. The online sessions go for approximately one hour.  They will guide you through everything you need to know and there is time at the end of the presentation to ask questions, providing a wonderful opportunity to interact with staff and other future exchange students.

Online: Wednesday 7 December 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
To read more visit: SCCE Program information
To register for the online session visit: Online session

Workshops and Courses

National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) Acting 101 Workshop

Sharpen your performance skills through a comprehensive workshop with a theatre practitioner drawing on NIDA acting techniques. Develop key principles of actor training, and extend into characterisation and scene work. Interpret, rehearse and present some of the most exciting writing produced for young people today.

NIDA, Southbank: 3 – 6 January 2023 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Find out more: Acting 101

Collarts  Summer Workshop Series

These summer holidays, Victorian students in Years 10, 11 and 12 have an opportunity to participate in a series of practical, hands-on workshops at Collarts.  Experience what it is like to live a day in the life of a Collarts student. There are 13 workshops to choose from across three days.

Collarts, Wellington Street Campus: Monday 23 January 2023, 9:00 am – Wednesday 25 January 2023, 5:00 pm
Find out more: Collarts Summer workshop

Filmmaking Summer School

This intensive summer school is taught by Australia’s leading film industry professionals and is suited to people from all ages and backgrounds.

Dancehouse, Carlton North: 14 – 15 January 2023.

For further details visit: www.summerfilmschool.com/

Scholarships

ACU Edmund Rice Education Scholarship
For domestic students studying any undergraduate Education degree who have experienced financial hardship and contributed to community service and/or social justice activities.
Value: $4,500 AUD

Closing: 1 March 2023

Find out more: Edmund Rice Scholarship

Tuckwell Scholarship for 2024
Australian National University (ANU) launched the Tuckwell Scholarship Program in 2013.   A Tuckwell is not just about a student’s intellect.  It is also about their desire and determination to use their natural abilities to realise their full potential so that they can make a difference in the world.  All up one could say, this is no ordinary scholarship!

Tuckwell Scholar students will receive:

• $23,000 per annum (2022 rate) (increasing with inflation) for each year of the length of their undergraduate degree, to cover on-campus residential costs, books, and general living expenses
• priority access guaranteed to ANU-approved student accommodation
• an annual allowance to assist with their move to Canberra and to support two annual return journeys (for example airfares) between their home and the university for each year of their degree. The allowance will be dependent on the proximity of their family home to ANU.
• an allowance to help cover the transport costs for their parents to attend commencement weekend at the start of the program, and
• an ANU Sports Centre membership for the length of their degree.

Scholarships are awarded based on four criteria:

• academic potential and achievements to date;
• other significant achievements to date, of any type;
• demonstration of the Attributes of a Tuckwell Scholar; and
• a desire to eventually give back to Australia.

Applying for a Tuckwell Scholarship is a three-stage process that commences with an initial application from yourself and a recommendation from a teacher.  Applications will begin in March 2023 and submissions must be made before the April 2023 deadline.

For more information browse Tuckwell Scholarship.

RMIT STEM Women in Computing Technologies Scholarship
For students who identify as a woman commencing a Bachelor in computer science, data science, information technology or software engineering. Value: $5,000 AUD per year

Closing Date: 14 December 2022
For more details visit: RMIT STEM WICT scholarships

Fed Uni Community Bank Buninyong Scholarship
This Foundation Scholarship is open to domestic students undertaking bachelor, honours or postgraduate study in the field of agricultural or environmental science – Bachelor of Environmental and Conservation Science, Bachelor of Veterinary and Wildlife Science or Bachelor of Science with a major in Ecology and Environmental restoration in the first year of their program. Value: $7,000 AUD

Closing Date: 3 March 2023
For more details visit: Community Bank scholarship

Years 10 and 11 Students

Considering a Career in Medicine or Dentistry?

If you are, then you may need to sit a compulsory entry exam known as UCAT (Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test) before you can apply to certain universities.  Register for this free webinar, an excellent opportunity for students, teachers and parents.

Online: Wednesday 7 December, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm 

REGISTER NOW

Job Spotlight

How to become a Big Data Analyst

Big Data Analysts specialise in the analysis and presentation of large and complex data sets. This includes the identification, collection and analysis of big data for the purpose of improving decision-making and gaining a competitive advantage in the market.

Information empowers businesses. It can be used to identify the causes of problems or failures; calculate ways to make cost reductions and time savings; generate coupons for customers based on their unique buying habits; or direct new product development and smart business decision-making. It can also be used to calculate risks and detect fraudulent behaviour.

If you have got a great head for figures and enjoy the challenge of figuring out patterns and trends, then a future in the growing field of Big Data Analytics is well worth investigating.

About you:

• Great maths and technology skills
• Logical
• Analytical and problem-solving
• Creative and innovative
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Continuous learner – update skills and knowledge

The job:

• Find new ways to use data and improve business
• Create collection systems, processes and reporting
• Write reports, clearly describing the findings
• Translate and extrapolate relevant and useful data
• Cross-reference and make interpretations from large, multiple data sets
• Present data and findings for customers

Lifestyle Impact: Low

• Part-time opportunities: Low – only around 21% of Big Data Analysts work part-time (source: labourmarketinsights.gov.au).
• Average hours for full-time workers: 42 hours a week, which is average (source: labourmarketinsights.gov.au).
• Big Data Analysts’ salary (median) is $110,000* per year (source: ato.gov.au). *Salaries can vary depending on your skills and experience.
• Future career growth: Strong (source: labourmarketinsights.gov.au).
• You will be doing most of your work indoors, using computers and technology.
• More than a third of workers reported regularly working overtime or extra hours (source: labourmarketinsights.gov.au).

Big Data Analysts are most in demand in these locations:
Big Data Analysts are overwhelmingly found in metropolitan areas and capital cities. However, opportunities to work remotely or from home are growing. Most Big Data Analysts work in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services and Financial and Insurance Services industries.

How to become a Big Data Analyst in Australia
You will usually need a university-level qualification in order to work as a Big Data Analyst in Australia.

Step 1 – Complete Year 12 with a focus on English and Maths. Business subjects might also be useful.
Step 2 – Study a relevant undergraduate degree, such as mathematics, data analysis, business, computer science or information technology.
Step 3 – Find work in a relevant field and start building on your experience.
Step 4 – Consider upskilling with a postgraduate degree, such as a Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics.
Step 5 – Once you have lots of experience, consider starting your own business.

Find out more here:
https://australia.iiba.org/
https://www.aiia.com.au/

Similar Careers to Big Data Analyst

Systems Analyst
Database Engineer
Business Development Manager
Market Researcher
SEO Specialist
Accountant
App Developer
Web Developer

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What options are there for career progression?

You might start out as a junior, working as part of a team, before becoming a team leader or manager. You might even like to start up your own business and provide advice and services to private clients.

Do I need to go to university to become a Big Data Analyst?

Yes, you will usually need a relevant university-level qualification to work as a Big Data Analyst.

Where do Big Data Analysts work?

Big Data Analysts can work in both private and government sectors, for businesses of all sizes and in all industries.

What are 3 things I can do right now to help me become a Big Data Analyst?

If you would like to find out if a career as a Big Data Analyst is right for you, these are a few things you could do right now:

1. Take short courses and workshops to build important skills like mathematics and even learn a programming language. Become familiar with databases and relevant industry software.
2. See if you can find work experience in a business. This will help you see if you might enjoy the work and can help you start building important contacts for the future.
3. Talk to a Big Data Analyst to see what a day in their life is like or see if you can watch videos or documentaries about a career in business.

Careers and Jobs

Newspaper delivery
If you would like to earn some extra pocket money and exercise at the same time, the Latrobe Valley Express is looking for people to deliver the paper after school on either a Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon in Moe, Newborough, Morwell, Traralgon and Churchill.

If you are interested please call the Distribution Manager on 0456 000 541.

Farm jobs in regional areas

If you are looking for a casual farm job over the summer holidays, Harvest Trail Information Service is a company that can assist. This is a free service to job seekers,
Visit: Harvest jobs

J.P. Morgan – Business Traineeship

J.P. Morgan is an international bank. An exciting position at Sydney is available for a Year 12 graduate to undertake a two-year traineeship program within J.P. Morgan’s Security Service business. The traineeship covers custody, fund services and market operations. For information on the position and how to apply, visit J.P. Morgan Business Traineeship

Careers in Technology

The following articles have been written by the amazing staff at Careers With STEM:

The A-Z of Tech degrees and diplomas
There are so many different careers in the tech sector – and equally as many study pathways to get you there! If you are looking for undergraduate opportunities, this epic list of tertiary tech options will give you some ideas: A – Z of Tech degrees

Get into tech via VET
Heading to university is not the only way to land a career in tech! VET pathways can lead to some pretty cool next-gen opportunities.  Kickstarting your computer science career via a VET (Vocational Education and Training) pathway can lead to some pretty cool next-gen opportunities that will equip you with the immediate skills needed to score a job.

Your career in cyber security
Check out the latest special edition of Careers with STEM to help find your dream job in cyber security: STEM Careers

Want to work in tech with animals?

Love animals? Next-gen vets and zoologists are seriously teched up. If you are keen on animals, chances are you have considered a career as a vet, zoologist, marine biologist or maybe even a wildlife researcher. It is an awesome way to combine your favourite STEM subjects with a genuine passion. And your colleagues? Cutest workmates ever! Tech animal careers

Check out the latest edition of Careers with STEM to help you find your dream job in the booming technology sector.

A career in mining

Thinking about what you would like to do after secondary school can be really challenging, especially if you are not sure about which jobs are out there and what the work environments are like.

There are many online tours where you can explore different industries to get an idea of what a workplace looks like and even what some of the jobs available are. It is a great way to explore potential careers or rule them out, without even leaving your house (or your bed).

Considering a future in mining? Or just interested to see what it could look like working in a mine? Browse the links below:

Virtual Mine Tours

• Check out Rio Tinto’s Kennecott tour https://www.youvisit.com/tour/riotinto  Or their Lestok tour here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrRoXbaoPxY
• https://minerals.arizona.edu/content/virtual-mine-tours Three tours only 5-15 minutes long, there is even a quick quiz at the end if you are really keen.
• https://www.angloamerican.com/futuresmart/stories/our-industry/mining-explained/a-tour-of-a-modern-mine a virtual tour of a modern mine.
• https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/education-database/nevada-mining-association-virtual-tour/ Take a virtual self-guided tour behind-the-scenes of Newmont Mining’s Twin Creeks Gold Mine and Mill in Nevada.
• Find out about the life cycle of a mine in Australia here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24UO2Y8544s, think about all the jobs that are a part of the process.
• Lots of short videos about the working of a copper mine https://digintomining.com/virtualfieldtrips/archive
• Get a tour of the gold mine in Ballarat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSfmlMPMiOs
• See how a copper and gold mine in NSW works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr43-cwWccM
• Check out an open coal mine at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLaCDMhCOQs
• A quick ten minute tour of a Canadian gold mine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqpP48qs2P0

Not sure if mining is right for you?

It is always great to keep an open mind about opportunities, but why not start by finding out which Career Cluster (or clusters) you fit into most strongly.

Then think about the jobs that might be available within those clusters in the mining industry. For example, if you are a Maker working in the mines you could be a driller, blaster, truck or train driver, heavy machinery operator, or carrying out installation or repair work.