Career News

PLC congratulate Ben Watson on achieving a High Distinction in Japanese through the USC Headstart program during Semester 1 whilst also undertaking his senior studies. Ben continues his Japanese studies during Semester 2 with his second Headstart course. Ben plans to study languages at USC upon the completion of year 1.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Traineeships at PLC

If you are considering commencing Vocational Education and Training through Certificate courses or Traineeships as part of your senior phase at Pacific, speak with Mr Learoyd our Head of VET about suitable options to match your preferred pathway. Some examples of training our past students have undertaken include: Trades, Hairdressing, Beauty, Business, Crime & Justice, Fashion Design, Health Support Services, Dental Assistant, Information, Media and Digital Technology, Early Childhood Education, Commercial Cookery, Sport and Recreation and Music. VET Certificates III or higher contribute to a student’s ATAR. Introductory courses for the trades can be accessed through the Sunshine Coast Technical Trade Training Centre one day per week. See details below for the upcoming information eve.

Sunshine Coast Technical Trade Training Centre (SCTTTC) Information Evening for courses on offer in 2019 will be held Thursday 16th August at 6.15pm – 7.30pm.  The evening will be an opportunity for students moving into years 11 and 12 and their parents/carers to gain an overview of SCTTTC and gain further information about the courses on offer, along with an opportunity to talk directly to the Trainers. Register your attendance via EMAIL: tttcadmin@caloundrashs.eq.edu.au ADDRESS: 40 Bower Street, Caloundra 4551 (situated behind Caloundra SHS, opposite football fields)

Course offerings include:

• Cert II Automotive Services (AUR20716)
• Cert I Construction (CPC10111)
•  Cert II Electrotechnology (Career Start) (UEE22011)
• Cert II Plumbing (52700WA)
• Aviation Start University Now (SUN) Studies – CQ University
• Built Environment & Design Program (SUN) – CQ University

Performing Arts – QTAC

If you are applying for performing arts courses for QUT, UQ or Griffith University, then be mindful of the key dates through QTAC for booking auditions, interviews or portfolio submission. Fixed closing dates as early as August can be found on this QTAC link: https://www.qtac.edu.au/key-dates---fees/fixed-closing-dates Please contact Mrs Purcell if you are applying and we haven’t already spoken.

Griffith University Open Day is this Sunday 12th August including their South Bank campuses and the Conservatorium.

UQ Gatton Campus Open Day Sunday 19th August for Ag Science, Vet Science, Equine Science and more.

Tertiary Scholarships and Uni Campus Accommodation Scholarships are open. Don’t forget to research and apply. Information can be found on each University website.

Mrs Natasha Purcell, Careers Counsellor