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Pathways newsletterOctober, 2012

Finding the right tertiary study pathway for you!With so many students vying for university places, have you ever thought about alternative pathways to achieving your tertiary education goals?

Did you know Sydney TAFE now offers bachelor degrees as well as a great range of tertiary pathways to leading universities?

TAFE Higher EducationLast year, we introduced TAFE NSW’s first ever bachelor degree with the Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) at Design Centre Enmore. This year, we expanded our higher education programs to include a Bachelor of Applied Finance (Financial Planning), Associate Degree in Accounting and a Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation.

Our degree courses are career focused, which means we teach you the theory and practical skills needed to make you industry work-ready. Just like at a university, our degree programs allow you to develop an extensive understanding of the fundamental principles, but unlike uni, our courses also include professional work experience and internship opportunities while studying, giving you the best possible career start.

This year, six students graduated from the Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) course. Graduate Jacinta Ring said, “Sydney TAFE has given me an alternative pathway to reach my goal of higher learning and as a result I am the first person to gain a degree in my family.

Selecting to complete the Bachelor of Design at Design Centre Enmore over a more established university was an easy decision. I really like the way TAFE does things.”

To find out more about our Bachelor Degree programs visit sydneytafe.edu.au/degree

TAFE offers university pathwaysIf university is something you would like to pursue down the track, why not consider studying a diploma or advanced diploma course with us first.

Many of our graduates believe that studying a diploma or advanced diploma course at TAFE before going to uni has given them the practical knowledge and study tools to get a head start to succeed at university.

Through our strong links with Australian universities we have created 435 different pathways to university courses. Choosing one of these pathways will help you develop the skills, confidence and knowledge to get a head start on your uni classmates, help start your career in industry while completing your uni course, and even lead to gaining recognition of prior learning, which can shorten the duration and expense of your degree course. The practical skills and industry knowledge gained at TAFE along with your university studies will make you a standout candidate for graduate positions.

Pathways to university programs visit sydneytafe.edu.au/courses/tafe-to-university

Photo by Ultimo Student Susiana Chandra

Sydney TAFE introduce online enrolments for 2013 courses

New training facility for auto trades Ultimo College is home to AutoCel – a new automotive transport technology centre purposely built to teach trade students the latest skills and industry practices.

Autocel is a state-of-the-art training facility created to ensure our transport technology students and apprentices receive the latest cutting-edge industry training in areas such as light automotive, spare parts, marine, motorcycle, outdoor power equipment and related transport sectors.

The Centre will enable trade students to apply the most up-to-date training techniques to their trades through having access to the latest equipment and knowledge. The students will learn about emerging technologies relating to areas such as electronics, fuel efficiency and reduced exhaust emissions.

The centre will provide first-rate online simulation training equipment which will allow students to study onsite or remotely. It will also feature an alternative fuels laboratory; two chassis dynamometer cells catering for; alternative drive trains; motorcycles incorporating emissions analysis; vehicle diagnostics; tuning efficiency capabilities; electronic vehicle systems diagnostics and three technology laboratories.

For more information on Autocel, please visit sydneytafe.edu.au/careers/Automotive-Trades

Did you know Sydney TAFE offers over 700 courses each year ranging from short courses, apprenticeships, diplomas and now bachelor degrees? Our career-focused courses give you the practical skills and knowledge that employers are looking for when hiring graduates.

Enrolments are now open for 2013 courses. This year we have introduced online enrolments allowing you to pay and enrol online ahead of term. Courses start in February 2013 as usual but each course now has an individual enrolment process to follow.

Our Bachelor degrees and many specialist courses require you to attend information or assessment sessions in person, so it is essential that you check the individual course information sheets to find out specific enrolment details for the course.

Be prepared and find out what you need to do achieve your 2013 study goal

1. Go to our website sydneytafe.edu.au/courses to find your course

2. Select your course and the college you wish to attend

3. Check the course information sheet to ensure you meet the entry requirements and understand the enrolment process

4. For more information contact the Sydney TAFE Course Information Centre on 1300 360 601 or contact the colleges directly via our website sydneytafe.edu.au/colleges

TVET traineeship helps jump start Belle’s career

I was looking for a challenge outside of the normal school

syllabus.

Growing up in the country, Belle Meyer was in Year 10 when she first heard about TVET school based traineeships. She jumped at the chance to combine her interest in learning a trade with finishing school.

On completing the High School Certificate, Belle wasn’t sure that she wanted to continue her senior school studies, so she worked with her career adviser to find some study options that would allow her to continue high school while learning real-life skills.

Belle found a TVET traineeship program offered by TAFE in association with Toyota Lexus. The program gave her the opportunity to complete her Higher School Certificate and also a Certificate II in Light Automotive Servicing.

Belle said, “I decided to start this course because I was interested in learning about engine construction but also because I was looking for a challenge outside of the normal school syllabus.

The TVET course gave me a great practical start in understanding engine construction and concepts. It also gave me the opportunity to develop a strong personality and the confidence to further my education and career path by starting an automotive apprenticeship with Toyota Lexus.”

Belle is currently studying the Certificate III in Automotive Technology course at St George College while undertaking her apprenticeship with Toyota Lexus.

“Studying at TAFE has not only made me tool-smart but has prepared me for the real-life working environment. The teachers have given me the resources and skills needed to undertake mechanical repairs confidently, while arming me with the knowledge on how to communicate with customers in a professional environment. They have encouraged me to continue every step of the way.”

For more information on TVET courses offered across Sydney TAFE, visit sydneytafe.edu.au/tvet

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IKEA Showcase Student designs

Eliza’s timely career change

Students highlight their talent as part of the IKEA Tempe Chair Competition.

More than 100 students studying the Certificate IV in Design course at Design Centre Enmore, got the opportunity to put their practical and creative skills to the test, when they entered the inaugural IKEA Tempe chair design competition.

Created through a partnership between IKEA and Design Centre Enmore, the competition invites students to redesign the IKEA basic pine chair keeping approx, 50% of the original chair in any form of shape using Phobia as this year’s theme.

Student chair designs were on display and judged by the IKEA panel at this year’s Design Centre Enmore’s Open Day.Natalie Johnson’s design ‘panphobia’ won the Best Overall Design award, while fellow students Natasha Allen received the award for Most Marketable Design and Niki Ficsor for the Most Innovative Design. Tricia Garcia, Alexander Creecy and Yiscah Symonds all received Highly Commended awards.

The three winning chairs are currently on display in the IKEA Tempe store until Sunday, 21 October.

Studying the Certificate IV in Design course is a great way to learn about a range of design disciplines available at one of Australia’s leading design schools. TVET offers a range of courses at Design Centre Enmore list below.

Design Fundamentals in; ▲ 3D Modelling for Product Design ▲ 3D Animation ▲ Art Direction for Film ▲ Digital Design ▲ Graphic Design ▲ Interior Design ▲ Jewellery and Object Design

For more information, visit the TVET web page at sydneytafe.edu.au/tvet

Flying from Adelaide to Sydney to attend classes in watchmaking has paid off for graduate Eliza Camac, who won the 2012 Apprentice of the Year category at the South Australian Training Awards.Eliza came to watchmaking by chance after taking a job at a local watchmakers store during her university gap year. She soon found the work fascinating and decided to swap her university plans for an apprenticeship, with the hitch being that Ultimo College was the only education provider in Australia to offer the watchmaking course!

Eliza flew to Sydney 30 times over three years to complete her Certificate III in Watchmaking. She topped her class in 2010 and 2011 and also picked up a Sydney Institute Student Excellence Award for her outstanding achievements.

“The facilities at Ultimo College are great and I have enjoyed being able to acquire on-the-job skills. I was able to mix with my peers and expand on my knowledge outside the workplace and gain skills and experience that I may not have achieved in a local shop,” Eliza said.

For more information on how you can become a watchmaker visit sydneytafe.edu.au/courses

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