1. Non-English speaking background
The Victorian Education System
SECONDARY
Vocational Education Training/TAFE
Higher Education
UNIVERSITY
Masters
Graduate Diploma
Degree
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma
VET in schools
Diploma
Diploma
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Secondary schooling/ Vet Education/University education
Primary school kids progress to year 12. if students obtain good marks they go straight to university.
If students however don’t get into the course they wish at university they still can have a pathway to their goal through the VET education system. As per arrows, students can undertake vocational courses in health, financial services, information technology, engineering etc.
-Individuals can progress throughout the VET system and eventually transfer to University sector (if they wish)
-This system does not include foundation skills courses (English course are foundation skills)
-Students with sufficient English level can study in VET sector for a suitable course that leads to employment.
-To be eligible for VET courses you need to be permanent resident, as government discounts apply.
-VET courses include work experience, and allows individuals to obtain work upon completing certificate III, IV or Diploma.
-the higher the certificate the more responsibilities you can have in a job, more pay, more opportunities.
-you can work and continue to develop your skills by doing higher level courses, and increase your chances of promotions and better job.
-Limitations apply to number of course 2 only per year. one course only per level.
-Choose carefully, and consider your long term plan.
Certificate IV
Year 12
Certificate III
Year 11
Certificate II
Compulsory Schooling
Prep- year 10
Certificate I
Non-English speaking background

2. Education & licences Types of courses:
Short courses: these can be from one day to one week long, with intense, focussed training (for example: to obtain a licence or a certificate).
Vocational Educational Training (VET)
Courses usually take 3-12 months to complete one certificate. There are requirements about language skills, and training has a practical focus.
Apprenticeships (learn + work)
University courses: 3-4 years for a first (bachelor) degree. High level of English required, can lead to a job with a good starting salary.
Short course:
Food safety certificate: 1 day course to work safely with food. Kitchen hand jobs.
Forklift licence: 3 days course, work as forklift driver in warehouse.
VET courses: Certificate III in Aged Care is minimum requirement to work as a carer in nursing homes, aged care facilities. Or even as kitchenhand in aged care.
University courses:
3-4 Years Bachelor degree, more time for higher qualifications.
The worksheet “Different kinds of training” will assist students to look at different jobs and the training required.

3. Traineeships & Apprenticeships
Work and training are combined to provide the skills required in the workplace
Traineeships – 12 months duration
banking, administration, hospitality, retail.....
Apprenticeships - 3 to 4 years of work/study
building, hairdressing, plumbing, electrical, hospitality, automotive
Some VET or TAFE courses are names Apprenticeship/ Traineeships where an individual combines work and study (4 days work +1 day study) for a period of 12 months to 4 years depends on their field.
Most trade jobs, require completing an apprenticeship. Salary is low during completion of an apprenticeship, however Tradesmen make a good career and salary as they qualify.
The biggest challenge as an apprentice is finding an employer who is willing to make the commitment for the duration of the training.
Upon finishing apprenticeship a person holds Certificate III or IV level.

4. Career Development Work opportunities in the labour market
Exploring skills and goals
Setting goals and planning a pathway
Planning for a new start
Theme 3
Now we will look at Work Opportunities in the labour market. As you research for a suitable training that leads to a job, or perhaps a suitable job that matches your interests, skills and experience. It is essential to consider the opportunities that exists for the job, the future possibilities and demand.
When considering a job, its important to consider the future growth of that job, for next 3-5 years at least.
It’s not enough to say ‘I want to be a nurse’ study 4 years for a nurse qualification and upon qualifying there are no jobs!
Related activities are
Work conditions
Job advertisements
Volunteering
Work opportunities in the labour market
Reality testing and decision making

5. Looking for work in Australia
Job searching skills include:
Know where to look.
Have a resume.
Prepare for a job interview.
Identify voluntary job opportunities
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How do you obtain a job in your country? Students can share their experience in how they landed a job (in australia or overseas)
Students do not need to learn the details of job search strategies, but to get a glimpse of the overall process of applying for jobs in Australia.
Know where to look: In Australia we look for work using variety of ways
-internet job search, newspaper, shop windows, networking (talking to people and asking for a job), registering with jobactive providers if you are on centrelink benefit, door knocking (walk into a restaurant and ask to speak to manager and ask for a job)
Have a resume:
-a resume a documents that contains a summary of your skills and experiences and highlight your capabilities to perform a job.
-You can get assistance with this from Jobactive, attending job clubs, enrolling in classes that assist with resume writing.
-No point of someone else to do your resume for you, because you need to understand the content in the resume as it reflects your skills.
Prepare for a job interview: once you have an idea about the job you like, and have a resume, you start applying for jobs, the employer will call you for an interview to discuss your suitability for the job.
Job interviews need practice, need understanding your own skills and how they can contribute to the business.
Sample interview questions and videos available online, you can practice by attending workshops or classes that focus on job searching.
Identify voluntary job opportunities: by engaging in voluntary work, you will build on work experience, learn about Australian work practice, contribute to the organisation while you increase your network. You have rights and responsibilities when you are volunteering in an organsiation. It is often in non-profit organisation.
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