Pathways and Careers Update Term 3 Week 10
Our aim is to provide students with all the latest information that will help them to make decisions about future careers and life beyond school.Please contact Justin Farley, Pathways and Onsite Coordinator for any further queries Justin.Farley@newman.wa.edu.au | 9204 9457
Applying for University and TAFE
Recently the Year 12 students were provided with information on applying to University via TISC. Applications are now open and students have until 8 January 2021 to select their preferences. Please click here to visit the TISC website or contact the Pathways and Onsite Coordinator for further information.
Year 12 students interested in applying to TAFE next year are reminded that applications open on 1 September 2020 and close on 1 December 2020.
Changes to University entry options for 2021
In response to the current situation and associated disruption to Year 12 students, some WA Universities have announced that alternative entry pathways will be available to Year 12 students. Interested parents and students can check the latest information at the addresses below.
• Curtin: Students can apply to a range of courses, using their predicted ATAR based on Year 11 marks. Applications are via the TISC website.
Check: https://news.curtin.edu.au/media-releases/curtin-unveils-flexible-and-expanded-admission-options/
• ECU: Students can apply to a range of courses, using their predicted ATAR based on Year 11 marks.
Check: https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/applying/early-offer-program
• Murdoch: Year 12’s can apply using their predicted ATAR from Year 11.
Check: https://www.murdoch.edu.au/study/2021-admission-pathways
• UWA: Some significant and generous changes that open several new pathways for Year 12’s.
Check: https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/new-admissions-pathway-for-year-12
Upcoming Careers Events
Many of these events have now moved to online delivery. Parents and students are advised to use the links below to check details for particular events.
| EVENT | VENUE | DATE | WEBSITE |
| Skills West Careers and Employment Expo | Perth Convention Centre | 23-24 October | http://skillswestexpo.com.au/ |
| Parent Power Hour: Dealing with Exam Stress | Murdoch University | Tuesday 27 October | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/online-event-parent-power-hour-exam-stress-tickets-113313499728?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch |
| Automotive Careers Open Day | Motor Trades Association WA, Balcatta | 24 October | https://www.mtawa.com.au/ |