Career Practitioners Update – Term 2 – April Edition
(Inside this issue)
Open Night Dates
School Holiday Workshops
Tech Games Fest 2017
Alternative Options to School
Course Information and Updates
Chisholm News
Ordering publications
Key Events
4 – 7 May – VCE Careers Expo (stand 62)
16 May – Frankston Mornington Peninsula Careers Expo
23 May – Open Night - Dandenong Campus
4 – 6 July – Tech Games Fest – Frankston campus
10 – 14 July – School Holiday Workshops – Berwick campus
2017 Open Night dates
We are replacing Open Day with a series of Open Nights.
Tuesday 23 May, 5pm – 7pm – Dandenong campus, Stud Road, Dandenong, Victoria.
Tuesday 15 August, 5pm – 7pm – Berwick campus, Kangan Drive, Berwick, Victoria.
Tuesday 12 December, 5pm – 7pm – Dandenong campus, Stud Road, Dandenong, Victoria.
During the Open Night visitors can:
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Learn more about pathways and the benefits of gaining more than one qualification in the same time
as gaining a degree
Learn more about scholarships, payments, enrolments, and meet our teachers and students
Take a tour of the campus
Attend information sessions about the specific courses
Explore the alternatives to mainstream high school and learn how Chisholm students can get the same
qualifications (foundation courses, VCE, VCAL and certificates) as they would if they remained at high school.
Attend a Career Guidance Session
For further information and a chance to win $1,000 Westfield voucher visit: chisholm.edu.au/open
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School Holiday Workshops 2017
School holiday workshops are being held again this year between 10 - 14 July at our Berwick campus. To see details
on the choice of workshops available, please go to www.chisholm.edu.au/workshops . Each workshop is $30 per
person.
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Monday 10 July – Early Childhood and Education
Tuesday 11 July – ICT/Gaming and Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Awareness
Wednesday 12 July – Hospitality Coffee and Mocktails
Thursday 13 July – Exploring Health & Fitness and Bricklaying
Friday 14 July – Carpentry
More are being added so keep looking! Visit: chisholm.edu.au/workshops
Also being held during the winter school holidays is the TGF from 4 to 6 July, 2017 at our Frankston campus. See next
story.
Tech Games Fest 2017
For anyone in Years 9 to 12 and TAFE students, the Tech Games Fest at Chisholm Institute, Frankston is the most
exciting three days students will experience these Winter School Holidays.
If interested in the development of games, games culture, ICT networking and other areas of ICT, then this year's
TGF is the perfect place to meet other liked minded people.
The Tech Games Fest 2017 has a Heroes Vs Villains theme and will include industry presentations, gaming workshops,
e-sport tournaments, networking for gamers, network security, games programming, ethical hacking, course
information, Cosplay, competitions and more.
The Tech Games Fest is being held at the Chisholm Institute located on Fletcher Road, Frankston from Tuesday 4th
July to Thursday 6th July, from 10am each day and registration is FREE. Spaces are strictly limited and registration is
essential. Register via the Chisholm Institute website: chisholm.edu.au/tgf
Work Experience is also available (5 days Monday 3rd July to Friday 7th July).
There is surrounding street parking, possible parking at the Frankston train station, Frankston shopping centre and
Frankston CBD street parking.
This is a FREE three day event. For further information go to: chisholm.edu.au/tgf
VCE Careers Expo:
Chisholm will be at the VCE Careers Expo, Caulfield. Find us at stand 62.
Alternative Options to School
VCAL AT CHISHOLM
Students can complete their secondary schooling at TAFE and take advantage of Chisholm’s pathways into
employment or further study. They can experience studying VCAL Year 11 or 12 in an adult learning environment
where young people successfully achieve their qualification and build their skills toward a future career.
Prospective students need to apply now to secure a place
Students can get the qualification, and the experience needed to land the job they want. To apply, go to the
Chisholm website and search for VCAL, choose the location that suits best and select apply now.
* Courses commence subject to numbers
Note: Midyear intake for VCE will be available so apply now.
UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR VCE & VCAL (All campuses – midyear intake) and Trade Preapprenticeship courses at Berwick TEC
Berwick TEC
Thursday 18 May, G118 6-7:30 pm
Thursday 8 June, G118 6-7:30 pm
Dandenong
Tuesday 16 May, G101 6-7pm
Thursday 15 June G106, 6- 7pm
Frankston
Thursday 4 May, D206 6-7:30 pm
Thursday 25 May, D206 6-7:30 pm
Thursday 15 June, D206 6-7:30 pm
For further information phone - Frankston Katie 9238 8140, Berwick TEC & Cranbourne Jenni 9212 4577,
Dandenong Elise on 9212 5167.
On the Road to Work Program
On the Road to Work (OTRTW) is a pre-app ‘taster’ for youth in Frankston, Mornington, Bayside and surrounds.
Students will attend Chisholm 3 days per week over 20 weeks, and complete a Certificate II in Building and
Construction (22216VIC). This includes the Construction Induction (white card) at Chisholm Institute’s Frankston
Campus, paid work experience, transport/resume support and incentives for youth on completion.
The next intake for On the Road to Work will start in mid-July. Expressions of Interest are welcome. Contact
[email protected] if you have a students that might be interested or looking to exit school.
Pre Apprenticeship Options in the Construction Industry
Do you have students leaving school who are not sure what to do? Do they like the idea of working in the
construction industry but not sure which path to take?
They can discover the many facets of the building and construction industry with a 10 week full time preapprenticeship course in Building & Construction.
The course covers core competencies such as calculations, documents & plans, communications, workplace safety,
first aid, environmental sustainability and quality principles while preparing students for work in the construction
industry.
While focusing on practical carpentry skills such as safe use of carpentry tools, levelling, concreting formwork,
external cladding, interior fixings, demolition, roofing etc. the Certificate II in Building and Construction (Carpentry)
Pre-apprenticeship gives a broad basic knowledge of the industry that will assist students in gaining an entry level
position in any of the associated building trades as well as offering a pathways to the Certificate IV in Building &
Construction.
Enrolment in a Chisholm Institute course allows the student access to our job seeking support programs as well as
introductions to job opportunities provided by our industry networks.
Mid-year courses are commencing in July at both the Dandenong and Frankston campuses with a number of
information sessions in the coming weeks.
For further information phone 1300 244 746.
Independent Learning - Foundation College
Chisholm is well aware that not every student is suited to the traditional classroom environment.
Foundation College offers Independent Learning Centres (ILCs) at its Cranbourne, Dandenong and Frankston
campuses. Our ILCs, located in the library at each campus, are designed as an alternative to the classroom setting
and are perfect for those who are self-motivated or enjoy working at their own pace. Offering this mode of study
ensures that we are able to cater to those students who may find the classroom environment unsuitable or even a
deterrent to studying.
Each ILC is staffed by teachers who work with students one-on-one. Teaching in this way means we are well-placed
to meet students at their point of need and ensure they aren’t slipping through the cracks. By offering rolling
enrolments we are able to take on new students whenever they’re ready to engage with their studies, removing
another common obstacle that young people face.
For further information or enrolment enquiries, contact Foundation College on 1300 244 746.
Course Information and Updates
Certificate IV Digital and Interactive Games
The Certificate IV Digital and Interactive Games is focused on creating game ready 3D assets and creating prototype
games using the industry standard game engines Unreal Engine 4 and Unity 3D.
The key features on offer in this course are design and feasibility. Students will focus on designing parts of a game to
gain a well-rounded idea of how a digital game is developed, marketed, deployed and monetised.
The course emphasis is on building fundamental and transferable skills in the following areas:
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Modelling and Texturing: Focus on learning the fundamentals of 3D asset creation in a games pipeline,
culminates in creation of a game ready character and props. The course teaches skillsets in Autodesk Maya,
Adobe Photoshop and Allegorithmic Substance Painter.
Animation: Focus on learning the fundamentals of rigging and animating basic 2D & 3D models and objects
ready for use in a game engine.
Game Design: Focuses on the design, marketability, progression, documentation and development of a
variety of game and game genres.
Industry Practice: Focus on learning the industry standard pipelines, tools and project management
knowledge to ensure project and business success in an indie game studio environment.
TIMETABLE
Dandenong 311 Lonsdale Street - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 9am – 4pm,
Course code ICT40915
On campus Chisholm at 311 - Not Available Online
International students go to International student page
Length Full Time, 6 months. Part Time, 1 year. Commencing February, July
For further information phone Chisholm on 1300 244 746.
Diploma of Digital & Interactive Games
Building upon skills from the Certificate IV Digital & Interactive Games students will complete the diploma in a studio
based environment. The course is designed to run as an indie game company where students will learn the following
skillsets:
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Corporate game & company identity
Marketing and monetisation
Design & feasibility
Advanced modelling & sculpting
Complex animation & rigging
VR & immersive technology
Throughout the course students will have opportunities to be mentored by industry personnel and key stakeholders
to ensure the studio environment is as close to industry as possible. The experience & skills obtained in this course
will then lead students into industry entry level or to enter into the Bachelor of Design *Games Design) with
advanced standing.
TIMETABLE
Dandenong 311 Lonsdale Street - TBC
Course code ICT50915 On campus Chisholm at 311
Not available Online
International Students go to International student page
Length Full Time, 1 months. Part Time, 2 years. Commencing July
For further information phone 1300 244 746.
News:
Statistical overview of Chisholm 2016
Total number of enrolments: 32,941
Student enrolments by age:
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Under 15
15 – 19
20 – 24
25 – 39
40 – 64
Over 65
234
10,961
6,993
6,949
7,484
320
Student enrolments by gender:
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Female
Male
13,934
19,007
Enrolments by campus:
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Dandenong
Frankston
Berwick
Off Shore
Workplace
Cranbourne
Chisholm Online
Auspiced Schools
Mornington
Chisholm @ 311
Bass Coast
Chisholm Hair Academy
Online
Pakenham
9,973
7,716
3,508
4,681
6,947
1,798
1,174
1,036
661
450
396
225
189
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ACM Parts Apprentice of the Year
Congratulations to Chisholm Certificate III Automotive Mechanical Technology apprentice Nathan Thomson,
receiving his ACM Parts apprentice of the year award. ACM Parts will also present Nathan with a toolbox prize to the
value $2,000.
A simple plan to complete a certificate ends with a degree and industry award
Carly Watson is the Senior Accountant for a boutique firm, 13 Concepts, which specialize in customer centric
accounting, digital marketing and website development solutions.
13 concepts have just recently taken out The 2017 Westpac ‘Business of Tomorrow Award' for showing a
commitment to innovation in developing their Dexterous software.
Loving working with numbers and seeing the opportunities a formal qualification could do for her career in
accounting, Carly decided to complete the Certificate IV in Accounting/Bookkeeping. Gaining momentum while
studying, Carly went on the complete the Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Accounting at Chisholm, Bachelor of
Accounting through the Chisholm Latrobe partnership and then her chartered accounting course.
“The Chisholm course put down the foundations. That is one thing that they teach you and I think that they do that
because if you don’t want to go further and do an undergrad or do a post grad then you can go into a workplace and
know this person is going to be up for this much tax because they’ve moved into that category of income.”
“From my Chisholm course I can honestly say that a lot of the practical work I touch base on every single day. At
Chisholm you learn how to operate and navigate the accounting systems and without that knowledge, it doesn’t
matter how much theory you learn, you wouldn’t be able to apply it in the workplace.
"That’s where Chisholm was fantastic because they gave me the skills and knowledge to incorporate the theory with
the practical work because I could remember how to navigate the systems.
"Just understanding GST components, which Chisholm really broke down, are the foundation for any accounting
course. You need to understand what GST means and what GST code you may need.”
Carly assists clients with their tax obligations, financial reporting and bookkeeping. This involves spending time onsite with clients getting to know them and how their businesses operate.
“In today’s climate you are not just an accountant anymore. You are somebody that needs to know computing
because your client sends you their MYOB file or log on details for their Xero account, so you’re kind of a bit of an IT
expert as well. You need to know how to navigate programs and be able to incorporate the technical side into that
preface of the accounting program. It’s not just simply having a piece of paper and having it there to add up with a
calculator - it’s completely different.”
Carly cannot stress enough the importance of committing to ongoing learning as this is an essential part of being an
accountant, keeping up-to-date with laws, regulations and technology.
“It’s always changing, every year we have a budget that comes out, so as an accountant we need to upgrade our
professional skills. We need to change our train of thought to adjust to these new rules and regulations. That’s’ why
professional development is ongoing in the accounting profession. You can’t just stop. You have to keep up or you
become obsolete. “
There is a big push towards cloud-based accounting which will change the dynamic of the industry. This may offer
more opportunity to work remotely, from home or to service clients from all over.
Carly advises anyone looking to get be an accountant to choose an area of specialization, whether it be taxation,
financial, management accounting or auditing.
Carly’s journey has been inspirational as she takes care of her three children, continues to develop professionally
through ongoing study and working full time in her dream accounting role at 13 Concepts.
Cooking Inspiration
Naomi Cheeseman has been at studying at Chisholm (Mornington Peninsula) completing her VCAL year 10 and 11.
The Hospitality stream was Naomie’s first choice and has been working in the kitchen and restaurant industry for
two years now. Upon completion of her year 11 VCAL hospitality trade units, she secured herself an apprenticeship
and is now back at Chisholm completing her Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery.
Earlier this month, Naomie (along with other Chisholm Commercial Cookery Apprentices) got to meet one of her
idols and owner/chef of the world’s best restaurant Osteria Francescana, Massimo Bottura at a lunch held at Higher
Ground cafe hosted by Australian Chef Luke Mangan.
Publications:
Publications now available include Pathways, Course Guide, Study Your Way and Berwick TEC. You can order any
Chisholm publications via this link: chisholm.edu.au/orderpublication
Quote of the month:
Key Contacts:
Student Recruitment Team (for post school and pathways)
Email: [email protected]
Tania Pearce – Senior Advisor, Student Recruitment
Tel:
9238 8193 | 0417 386 575
Email: [email protected]
Michelle Pitcher – Student Recruitment Events Advisor
Tel:
9238 8283
Email: [email protected]
School Liaison Unit (for school programs; VETiS and SBAT)
Email: [email protected]
Conor Mullan – Project Manager, Youth Pathways, School Liaison and Trade Training Centre
Tel:
9238 8309 | 0419 533 897
Email: [email protected]
Cathy Nelson - Programme Coordinator
Tel: 09238 8340
Email: [email protected]
Carolyn Carter - School Programs Coordinator
Tel: 9212 5464
Email: [email protected]
Gillian Raeburn - D.R.E.A.M. Trade Training Centre Leader
Tel: 9212 5174
Email: [email protected]
Foundation College and Senior Technical College (For early school leavers. Minimum age of 14 yrs and 9 mths) Tel:
1300 517 459
International (for International Enquiries including international brochure requests)
Email: [email protected]