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 NEPEAN TAFE COLLEGE OPEN DAY, 12 September 2009 Experience a TASTE OF TAFE at Nepean, your local college. - Course levels that range from foundation Statement of Attainments to Advanced Diplomas - Strong ties with and close proximity to the University of Western Sydney, Nepean - Parking on campus - Student lounge and recreational facilities - Tutorial support - A diverse range of courses - Access to good College facilities, such as library services, cafes and sports facilities - An attractive and supportive learning environment set in a peaceful rural setting. Have a BBQ and meet the talented students and staff, to talk about life at the College and the possibilities of a career in child studies, design, fine arts, IT, tourism and hospitality, hairdressing. Join in on a workshop or participate in a rally around the campus and explore the beautiful surroundings of your local TAFE College in Nepean Valley... gateway to the Blue Mountains. Participate in an activity or talk to an industry expert: - Children’s play sessions - Photoshop and Visual Merchandising workshops - Career exploration by the TAFE Counselling and Careers Service - Library activities and second hand book sale - Photography - Fine Arts - Hairdressing - Tourism and Hospitality - Create a basic website Phone 9208 9241 or 9208 9318 to register or to make enquiries   University of Wollongong is running its second Engineering Summit for Young Women, to be held 11-15 January 2010 Re last week's article This is a great event, aimed at girls from throughout NSW who are entering Year 11 in 2010 and who do well in maths and science, and who would like to know more about a career in engineering. At the summit they will undertake engineering activities, discover the various engineering disciplines available as a career, and hear from and spend time with female mentors who are currently succeeding in the engineering world and participate in a careers expo. Last years event was a great success with fantastic feedback from the girls who participated. Accommodation and full supervision is provided on campus. Assistance can be arranged for the cost of transport to attend the event. Any girl who is particularly keen but does not think she can attend because of financial disadvantage should still be encouraged to apply, as sponsorship may be provided. Extra places have been announced so the closing date has been extended to 2 October 2010. To apply, please visit www.uow.edu.au/future/wiesummit. If there are any problems with registering on the website please contact Jacqueline.Bohm@aigroup.com.au who will arrange for a hard copy application form to be sent out.  We're getting ready for this year's Women In Games 2009 Sydney Mixer.This networking event promotes getting more women into the games industry. Come along and mingle with women in the games industry and have fun competing in the games competitions.... there are loads of prizes up for grabs! This event is for people 18+. When: Thursday 17th September, 6pm till 9pm Where: Academy of Interactive Entertainment, Sydney campus RSVP: Friday 4th September to Jill Gray on 02 8514 8800 http://www.aie.edu.au/news/090731_news.php  AIE September/October School Holidays AIE is pleased to offer a range of courses over the September/October 2009 school holiday period at our 3 campuses. CANBERRA: 28 September - 2nd October Call (02) 6162 5131 or email canberra@aie.edu.aucanberra@aie.edu.au http://www.aie.edu.au/courses/short_courses_cbr.php Study@AIE4aDay - Wednesday 30/09/09 10am – 3pm College Students - Booking Required Ever wondered what it would be like to learn how to make games for a living, Want a small taste of life here at the AIE, thinking of a career in Games or film and don’t know where to begin? Come and listen to a tutorial, have a talk to other students that are interested in Games and 3D Animation and enjoy the company of other game and film enthusiasts. Just give us a call or send through an email to register your interest. 6162 5131 or canberra@aie.edu.aucanberra@aie.edu.au SYDNEY: 5th - 9th & 12th – 16th October Call (02) 8514 8800 or email sydney@aie.edu.ausydney@aie.edu.au http://www.aie.edu.au/courses/short_courses_syd.php  Academy of Dressmakers School Holiday Courses, Parramatta MAKE YOUR OWN SHORTS Students will get the opportunity to make their own designer shorts from scratch. Introducing flat pattern making and learning solid machine skills as they will be inserting zippers and altering the hem line. Don’t miss out on creating and then wearing your own design! Cost : $75 10 am -3pm (Date : 5/10/09 Monday) MATERIALS REQUIRED: 0.50 x 150 (wide cm) woven NO CHECKS! NO STRETCH FABRICS PLEASE! 1 x standard zip (to match) 1 button (to match) 3 x thread (to match) MAKE YOUR OWN A – LINE SKIRT Students will get the opportunity to make their own A – Line skirt seen on the runways of Dior, Chanel, Armani. Starting from patternmaking, the student will able to resize their pattern also learning how to insert a yoke, invisible zip and blind hem Cost : $75 10 am -3pm (Date : 6/10/09 Tuesday) MATERIALS REQUIRED: 70 x115 cm width fabric or 1.4 m x 150cm width fabric. 1 x 20cm invisible zip (to match) 2 x thread (to match) RECYCLE AND CONVERT YOUR JEANS TO A SKIRT Students will get the opportunity to recycle their own jeans and convert them into a denim skirt (long or short) using denim thread and fell seams. As seen by Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton and Kirsten Dunst. The students will also have the opportunity to embellish the end result. Cost : $75 10 am -3pm (Date : 710/09 Wednesday) MATERIALS REQUIRED: An old pair of Jeans – alternatively pick up an old pair from Vinnies or the Salvation Army. 2 x reels Denim thread/ upholstery thread (to match). TYE DYE AND EMBELLISH Students will get the opportunity to step back in time and embrace the flower power generation! Tye dye a pair of shorts, vest or wrap skirt for summer. Embrace your creativity and learn to embellish garments with trims and beading. (Interested applicants, please inform us of your size) Cost : $75 10 am -3pm (Date : 8/10/09 Thursday) MATERIALS REQUIRED: Kits available by the Academy of Dressmakers for $20. The Kit includes; An option of a vest, short or wrap skirt (student sizes pre-made) 1x Tye dye pot (supervised dyeing) Trims to use for embellishment. FASHION ILLUSTRATION Students will get the opportunity to learn the 101 basics of Fashion Illustration. Learning different techniques and styles. The course will start with proportional basics, poses and garment textures. With a final fusion piece of illustration and montage. Creativity and style will be a requirement. Cost : $75 10 am -3pm (Date : 9/10/09 Friday) MATERIALS REQUIRED: Kits available by the Academy of Dressmakers for $20. - a3 book – pencils – glue –rubber sharpener – scrap fabric – For further details please contact us on 98853600 or email info@dressmakingacademy.com.au. www.dressmakingacademy.com.au  Industrial Technology recategorisation Industrial Technology has been recategorised as a Category A HSC Board Developed Course. This recategorisation will be implemented for the 2010 HSC, so that in 2010 it can be included in ATAR calculations as a Category A course. Current Year 10 and Year 11 students should consider this recategorisation when choosing their subjects. UAC will send a letter to schools by the end of August advising of the change.  RTA Paraprofessional programs Road designer in training Road designers in training work full-time with experienced RTA designers while they study towards an Associate Degree in Engineering. Road designers in training use computer-based programs to help create strategic, concept and detailed designs for road projects such as motorways, roundabouts and intersections. Traffic Operations Officer in training This program gives participants the skills needed to support crucial operations in the RTA's high-tech Transport Management Centre. While studying towards an Electrical Engineering qualification, you will gain hands-on experience in managing the NSW road network. From special events planning and management, to assisting in analysing traffic flows, this is a challenging opportunity to work in an exciting and growing field. Computer Systems Officer in training In this program you will study Electrical Engineering while working with the Transport Management Centre to install, maintain and develop hardware and software systems. This includes working on the RTA's range of cutting-edge systems which control incidents and traffic, our network of closed circuit televisions, web-based systems and more. Property Officer in training Property Officers in Training will study towards an Associate Degree in Spatial Science (Geographic Information Systems) whilst working with the property services division at the RTA where you will gain experience in managing, acquiring and disposing of the RTA property portfolio and developing property solutions to meet client's needs and budget. As an RTA Paraprofessional you: Work full-time with a competitive starting salary of $39,759 and study part-time Are trained by acknowledged industry experts and undertake diverse and interesting projects with support Have your study fees paid Have continued employment subject to satisfactory study and work performance Receive paid time off to complete assignments or prepare for upcoming exams Closing date for applications: 18 September 2009 Also see RTA Cadetships & Scholarships. http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/careers/school_leavers/prgms_avlble.html#4 Educational Access Schemes (EAS) EAS are provided for educationally disadvantaged students: a) who belong to a group which is statistically under-represented in the student population. AND/OR b) who, by virtue of their individual experience/s, have been impeded in their studies (e.g. have been ill, have been subject to domestic violence in the home, have experienced the death or serious illness of a family member, have excessive family/work responsibilities). http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/eas/  Trivett Apprenticeships 2010 We have 20 Apprenticeships on offer across our Parramatta, Blacktown & Alexandria locations. The Apprenticeships commence in January 2010 in the following trades: Automotive Mechanical (Light Vehicle) Certificate III You will learn how to service & repair motor vehicles up to 4.5 tonnes and how to test & identify faults in the mechanical, hydraulic & electrical systems of motor vehicles. Automotive Mechanical (Motorcycle) Certificate III You will learn how to service & repair motorcycles and how to test & identify faults in the mechanical, hydraulic & electrical systems of motorcycles. Automotive Sales (Parts Interpretation) Certificate III You will learn how to identify & select parts & components using various media from the automotive parts interpreting industry. Applications close Friday 18 September, 2009. http://www.trivett.com.au/careers/?apprenticeships=2009&utm_source=Print&utm_medium=Short-URL&utm_content=Apprenticeship-2009&utm_campaign=Apprenticeship-2009  Australian Technical College – Western Sydney Curriculum: Year 11 – English, Maths, Business Studies plus one elective. Year 12 – As above without the elective. Two units each year are based on chosen apprenticeships. Outcome: Upon successful conclusion of the two-year course, students will have either completed the first year apprenticeship and been awarded their HSC or completed an HSC with a trade focus. Fees: Annual fees of $2000 are payable in four sums of $500 at the start of each term. Information nights: 8/9, 22/10, 11/11, from 7pm - 8pm Australian Technical College - Western Sydney Units 11-19, 1 Bowmans Road, Kings Park NSW 2148 (beside Marayong Railway Station and opposite Blacktown Indoor Sports Centre) Please telephone the College on 9851 8888 to reserve a place on one of the above dates. www.atcws.com.au  Fashion Design and Technology Information Evening, West Wollongong Date: 8 September 2009 Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm Venue: Wollongong West Campus, Building: A, Level 1 Room AF6 For more information or to register telephone 4222 2815  THE STUDENT START-UP SCHOLARSHIP & THE RELOCATION SCHOLARSHIP From 1 January 2010, all university students receiving income support will be entitled to an annual Student Start-up Scholarship of $2254 in 2010 and indexed thereafter. The Student Start-up Scholarship will provide essential assistance to university students for the high up-front costs of textbooks and specialised equipment. All students receiving income support provided through Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY will also receive the Student Start-up Scholarship. The Student Start-up Scholarships will be paid by Centrelink in two instalments at the beginning of each semester together with students’ income support payments. University students receiving Youth Allowance and ABSTUDY who have to live away from the family home for study will be assisted by a Relocation Scholarship. This will be available to dependent students living away from home as well as independent students who are disadvantaged by personal circumstances. The Relocation Scholarship will provide $4 000 for students in their first year at university and $1 000 in each year thereafter and will be indexed. http://www.deewr.gov.au/HigherEducation/Programs/YouthAllowance/Pages/default.aspx UAC Additional Selection Criteria For most courses, you will be selected mainly on your academic qualifications. For example, 2009 Year 12 applicants may be selected on the basis of their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent. Some courses select applicants on the basis of additional selection criteria such as a personal statement, questionnaire, portfolio of work, interview or test. Other courses may use a combination of both academic qualifications and additional selection criteria. There will be a closing date for these additional selection criteria so check your courses soon! Additional selection criteria can be found in the course descriptions available through the course search. http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/course-search/index.shtml  UNSW Academic Achievement Award These Awards are provided to encourage academically gifted Year 12 students from NSW and ACT high schools to undertake undergraduate study at UNSW and are worth a single payment of $4,000.  CIT Nursing applications starting soon! If you are interested in nursing, an area with skills shortages, then take note that CIT is taking applications for the Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) from August 29. This course will qualify you to work as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse in hospitals, the community and medical Centres. There are entry qualifications for the Diploma of Nursing. You can find out more at an information session on September 10 at Southside Campus, D102, 6.30pm. This session will help inform you on what requirements you need, including a minimum of an average C grade in Tertiary English and in accredited Maths, and 40 hours of personal care experience. For more information call 6207 3188 or go here http://www.cit.act.edu.au/about/centres/health_community_wellbeing/nursing http://www.cit.act.edu.au/home/news/current/nursing_applications_starting_soon  FREE Business Admin Training Course - Pre-traineeship in Business Services 3 Weeks Full Time. Starts Monday 31st August 2009 Training and Development Australia Suite 601, Level 6 Westfield Office Tower, 159 – 175 Church St Parramatta NSW 2150 Information session Dates: 25th and 27th August For Further Information contact: Alliance Customer Service Team 1300 657 925 www.alliancepeople.com.au apply@alliancepeople.com.au  UTS Bachelor of Design in Photography and Situated Media This new course for 2010 explores traditional photographic practice alongside the use of imagery in urban environments, such as for interactive exhibitions and installations. What jobs are there for graduates?Careers include: http://www.dab.uts.edu.au/design/psm/index.html  Billy Blue Open Day Billy Blue Open Day, Saturday 12 September, 11am - 3pm See our campus, meet our staff, find out about our courses, hear from current students and graduates, learn about FEE-HELP and get excited about what’s ahead! North Sydney Campus 171 Pacific Highway North Sydney NSW To reserve your place email info@billyblue.edu.au or call 1300 851 245 http://www.billyblue.com.au/life-at-billy-blue/news/billy-blue-open-day Win a 3 Year Scholarship Valued at $50,000 Create your own rebellion and you could win a three-year scholarship to Billy Blue College of Design worth $50,000! CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER 2009 http://www.billyblue.com.au/life-at-billy-blue/news/win-a-3-year-scholarship  Australasian College of Natural Therapies ACNT OPEN DAY - FREE WORKSHOPS!  APM College of Business and Communication Open Day 5 September 2009 APM Open Day in Sydney (11.00am - 1.30pm) & Brisbane (1.00pm - 3.30pm) Sydney Session Times: 11.00am - Marketing/Advertising info session 11.30am - Event Management info session 12.00pm - Public Relations/Journalism info session APM is famous for producing graduates who are work ready, well trained and with the right skill set from an industry perspective. •Come and see for yourself why APM students are so sought after by industry. •APMs flexible courses have been designed to allow you earn while you learn. •Upskill to secure your future! Visit our campus, meet our staff, find out about our courses, our brilliant internship program and graduate employment outcomes and hear from current students and graduates. ON-CAMPUS AND ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS. Bachelor Degree, Advanced Diploma and Diploma qualifications available. North Sydney Campus 171 Pacific Highway North Sydney NSW www.apm.edu.au/openday APM are delighted to announce that we have three brilliant scholarships on offer for 2010: 1 x full-fee Degree scholarship valued at over $37,000; and 2 x half-fee Advanced Diploma scholarships valued at $7,200 each. The awarding of our scholarships are based on a submission detailing which course you are interested in, why you believe the course is right for you and why you deserve the scholarship. We encourage applicants to be creative! Entries close on Friday 4 September 2009. http://www.apm.edu.au/  William Blue College of Hospitality and Tourism Open Day: Saturday August 29th 2009 11am - 2pm. Register now to win a weekend away for two at the Hilton Hotel Sydney! Limited places available. Learn what it is like to: •Manage a 5 Star Hotel •Cook like a Master Chef •Become a Tourism Entrepreneur •Run a Luxury Resort •Organise a Major Event Where: 171 Pacific Highway, Northpoint Building, North Sydney 2060 WIN A WILLIAM BLUE SCHOLARSHIP VALUED AT OVER $30,000 William Blue College of Hospitality & Tourism invites all aspiring Hospitality Managers, Tourism Managers and Chefs to enter the scholarship competition of a lifetime*. Win a scholarship to study with the best and become part of the world’s fastest growing industry. *Applicants must be current Yr 12 Australian High School Students. Complete and send in the application by Friday 4th September For more information call 1300 851 237, speak to your Career Adviser or Hospitality Teacher or visit our website at www.williamblue.edu.au.  Monash University Parent Information Evenings Are you a parent of a student in Year 11 or 12? If so, we invite you to attend one of our Parent Information Evenings to find out more about Monash, and also get some useful tips on how you can support your son or daughter as they consider their further study options. 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