Careers

The at EMHS is an established faculty with a full-time, trained Careers Adviser. Both classroom lessons and Careers counselling on a personal basis are provided to students.

The Careers curriculum provides students in Yrs 9 & 10 with an awareness of the vocational opportunities available in the years following graduation. It has been created to enhance the educational, social and vocational development of all students through a series of lessons involving:


and also managing the various transitions that occur throughout working life. A wide variety of resources and activities are utilized including presentations by guest speakers, excursions to University and TAFE, Career Expos and 2 opportunities for Work Experience for Yr 10 students.



Use the links below for more information on a specific area of interest



University Applications:

You apply through the University Admissions Centre, UAC in NSW and ACT which processes all applications to gain a place to attend universities in NSW and the ACT. VTAC is the body responsible for all university applications for Victoria. Each state has their own admissions board. ( See below for other states.) For more information on UAC (Universities Admission Centre)and the associated universities and courses click here.

Information about applications arrives at the school in August. Once you register your list of preferences, you can change the list online as often as you like until the final course offers are distributed. If successful, you will be made an offer in January, the first one for which you are eligible, according to your list of preferences. (If you have applications in for other states, you may also receive an offer from that state)

Students from Eden Marine High are encouraged to apply to the University with the course that best suits their needs and although Wollongong University has proven to be popular in the past, there is still a vast range in the choices made by our students for University because of our relative isolation from major cities.
You can find information on the different Universities and courses available on this page. Click on the University to find out comprehensive information about that institution.



University Information and websites:

New South Wales University websites:

Australian Capital Territory:



Interstate Universities:

If you wish to apply to universities in another state you will need to contact the centre that co-ordinates applications for that state. For more information click on the relevant state.

Victoria - VTAC is the admission centre for all Victorian Universities

South Australia - SATAC is the admission centre for all SA and NT Universities

 Northern Territory

Queensland - QTAC is the admission centre for all Queensland Universities

Tasmania

There is no centralized admissions center for this state. For further information contact:

Western Australia - TISC



University and Course Information:

Specific Course Information:
The "Ten Fields" site run by the Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs gives information on all courses at Australian Universities organised into 10 career areas or fields of study. To find out more about courses, click here.

Principal Recommendation Schemes:
These apply at some Universities - through this scheme you may be granted admission based on EMHS staff recommendations rather than the UAI you scored. All have strict closing dates. Check out each individual University’s website.

Alternate University Entrance Schemes:
Many of the universities have schemes whereby you can study a limited number of University Preparation subjects, and if successful this may articulate to a degree program after 6 or 12 months, gaining credit for what you have done.(This is an option if you do not gain entry to the University because your UAI is too low.)These apply to University of Canberra and University of Wollongong as well as some other institutions.

Accommodation:
Most universities have on campus accommodation - you need to apply for this at the same time as you apply for a place at university.

Scholarships:
A wide range of scholarships are available to students with varying criteria. It is necessary to look at each particular University’s website under scholarship offers and to apply to them directly.
Some are based on acedemic results while others are needs based and also some are available for sporting prowess. Some universities also offer accommodation scholarships - private companies/organizations and private training organizations also offer scholarships and cadetships depending on the courses offered at that university.

University Open Days:
These will be advised  via 'Career News' and it is up to the individual to attend if you wish. Check individual universities for their details as they vary from place to place.
 


Other Forms of Education

TAFE
Students can consider putting in an application for TAFE. There is a huge range of courses offered by the various TAFEColleges and the cost is usually far less than University fees. Bega TAFE offers a limited number of courses and students doing apprenticeship studies may have to travel away to be able to do so by block release from their employer, once they have been apprenticed. NSW TAFE has closing dates in Oct for high demand courses - CIT or Canberra TAFE has closing dates in Nov and preference is often given to students who attend information sessions.

For more information on TAFE courses in NSW click here.

Private Training Colleges:
There are a large number of private providers, some of which offer placements at the end of their courses but this varies from one institution to another. Be aware of the costs for courses run by private providers and scholarships available. These institutions charge fees, but not HECS, so costs could be comparable.

Apprenticeships/Traineeships/Cadetships:
Cadetships for the current year 12 start to be advertised in about April (Wednesday and Saturday papers - SMH) and regularly check the various employment web sites. If you need to live away from home to undertake an apprenticeship or traineeship, check with Centrelink, as there may be an allowance to assist trainees/apprentices with rent in their first year.

For more information on apprenticeships click here.

GAP Scheme:
This offers school leavers (aged 18 - 20) the opportunity to undertake voluntary work overseas in the UK, Ireland, China, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia and Slovakia - in return you are provided with full board and accommodation and weekly pocket money - application forms are now available - Applications close about May.

Working Overseas:
there are many web sites to give information on part time work overseas. Apply early as you may need a visa and for some countries visa applications have a closing date for the following year.
Student travel is worth approaching for further information on how to get travel concessions and documents together. (It’s advisable to contact them well before leaving school )
Volunteering Australia offers opportunities.

Employment/Job Search:
It’s wise to check newspapers and the following website for all forms of work in Australia.
Click here www.jobsearch.gov.au. The following websites are also helpful in searching for a career or career direction.



Wages and Conditions


The following contacts are worth knowing about when you have chosen a particular career. Wages can be determined under federal law or state law depending on the size of the business, so you need to find out from your employer which award you work under.

  1. Federal Employment and Workplace Relations Services
  2. Federal wages and conditions of employment see Wagenet.
  3. NSW working conditions- this is where all work conditions for employment are covered.
  4. Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
  5. CentreLink which offers allowances, benefits and assistance information.

Information regarding income tax see the Australian Tax Office.

In about August/September you should start to register with the various employment agencies (e.g. SERTEC and Campbell Paige) as well as start writing your own letters to employers.



Defence Forces/ADFA: There are a variety of careers available in the Defence Forces including positions in the Army, Navy and Airforce by General Entry or Officer training. General Entry positions usually involve on the job training or are trade oriented. Each service has a range of technical and non-technical trades, including chefs, diesel mechanics, communications technicians and electricians to name a few. Officer training is generally more management related with studying at University as a part of the course. See the websites below for further information on careers in the Defence Forces.

The Australian Defence Forces Academy (ADFA) is part of the University of New South Wales and is located in Canberra. At this institution recruits undergo Officer Training while studying for a University degree. Entry to ADFA is based on both H.S.C. results, medical fitness, personal qualities and interviews.