Sudanese Parents Workshop

Boyd Maplestone – Western Local Community Partnership

Friday 1st August 2008

Summary for today

Straight Path or Winding Path

Secondary School

TAFE & University

Industries and their jobs

Where are the jobs?

The Straight Pathand

The Winding Path

Courtesy of Wyn Maddigan

Education in Victoria has two main roads (Pathways)

and

The Winding Pathway

The Straight Pathway

Courtesy of Wyn Maddigan

Education in Victoria – The Straight Pathway

Life Begins

Age 4

Kindergarten

Ages 5 to 12

Primary School

Ages 12 to 17

Secondary College/ High School

Ages 17 to 21

University

Good Job

Good Life

We all want this pathway for ourselves and for our children

butsometimes the winding pathway is better,

sometimes, the winding pathway is

and

necessary.

Education in Victoria – The Winding Pathway

Life Begins

Age 4

Kindergarten

Or maybe

or

Running to another countryor

War

Refugee Camp

Or maybe

Staying at home

Ages 5 - 12

Primary School

Or maybe stillWar

orRunning

or

Refugee Camp

or

Still at homeor

Having to work

Ages 12 to 17

Maybe

Come to Australia And then?

Language School

Western EnglishLanguage School

Special Bridging Courses – e.g. Debney Park, Kealba or River Nile Learning Centre.

High School / Secondary College

TAFEYouth Programs

Ages 17 to 20, 21, 22, 23 …

TAFE

University Degree

Adult Education Courses

Apprenticeships and Workplace Education

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So many questions.

So many choices.

What is the best thing to do?

Discuss the best pathways for yourself or your children with teachers and others who understand the Victorian education system.

My child is 17 but has missed a lot of school.

What do you suggest?

TAFE is probably better for your child. There are many very good courses

at TAFE for students who are 16, 17or 18 and have missed out on a lot

of schooling.

Be Realistic• Choose courses and pathways which will bring

success• Don’t waste time with unrealistic pathways. If

you do this, you or your child will only jump from one course of study to another and waste a lot of time.

• Listen to teachers and others who know the Victorian education system. They will give you good advice.

Realistic Choices

Good Job

Good Life

The path of life is never straight for anyone.

The best pathway in education is the one which starts from where YOU are NOW and leads you to somewhere BETTER.

The best pathway for you or your child may be different from that of someone born in Australia.

The best pathway for you or your child may also be different from the pathway of other members of your community.

HOWEVER,

the most important thing is reaching your destination successfully:

and maybe the Winding Pathway will help you achieve this.

VCE or VCAL (Year 11 & 12)Year 10

VCE (English, Mathematics, Science, Economics, History, Art)

Good Grades

University

Good Job

Year 10

VCAL (Literacy, Numeracy, Communication Skills, Workplace skills)

Good work experience

(School Apprenticeship)

TAFE or Apprenticeship

Good Job

TAFE & University

TAFE University

Certificate I = Yr 10 Bachelor Degree

Certificate II = Yr 11 Graduate Certificate

Certificate III = Yr 12 Graduate Diploma

Certificate IV Masters Degree

Diploma Doctoral Degree

Advanced Diploma

Different Industries

AdministrationAdministration

HealthHealth

Services (Retail)

Services (Retail)

ManufacturingManufacturing

TransportTransport

HospitalityHospitality

Building &Construction

Building &Construction

Jobs in the Service Industry include RetailThis means helping customers and giving advice to them onthe products they are purchasing. Retail assistants are trained to know about the products they sell.

Places where you may work include:• McDonalds• Coles• Telstra• Commonwealth Bank • Boost Juice

The jobs in this industry include a

Chef or a Cook. A Chef or Cook prepares and

cooks meals in Restaurants, Cafés, Pubs and some Bars.

They are highly trained. Other Jobs include

waiting and customer service.

The job that is shown here is a Carpenter.

A carpenter builds and installs the foundation of a house. They

install the doors, windows and the framing of homes and

buildings.

This job is in Automotive Engineering. An Automotive

Engineer makes, works and fixes motor vehicles. They are

also highly qualified, with

a 4 year Apprenticeship.

These job are in transport and logistics. This work involves transporting goods and freight all over the country.

Places where you could work Places where you could work include:include:

•TOLL TDT VictoriaTOLL TDT Victoria•Melbourne AirportMelbourne Airport

Jobs in this Industry include being a Customer Service

Officer or an Administrative Assistant. A worker in this area

may work on a computer, file important

and confidential information, make and answer telephone calls.

Skills you need to work in this job are:• Good Organisation• Clear confident communication• Fast Typing

Where are the jobs?(Skill Shortage)

Australia

Victoria

Melbourne

Australian Skill Shortage - 2008

• Automotive Electrician• Baker• Bricklayer• Butcher• Carpenter• Electrician• Plumber• Aircraft Maintenance

Engineer (Avionics)

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

• Hairdresser• Motor Mechanic• Pastry Cook• Refrigeration and Air-

conditioning Mechanic• Signwriter• Vehicle Painter• Wall and Floor Tiler

Source: DEEWR May 2008

Victoria– Child Care Worker (Diploma) -Chef– Nurse -Baker– Aged Care -Butcher– Midwife -Welder– Teacher (Maths & Science) - Joiner– Motor Mechanic -– Refrigirator & Air-conditioner mechanic– Electrician– Plumber

Source: DEEWR May 2008

West Melbourne

• Transport & Logistics

• Retail

• Health

• Community Services

• Manufacturing

What are the jobs in the future

70% of new employment to 2011-12 is expected to come from 4 main industries:

INDUSTRYINDUSTRY JOBSJOBS

Health & Community ServicesHealth & Community Services 170,000170,000

Property & Business ServicesProperty & Business Services 136,200136,200

Retail TradeRetail Trade 128,200128,200

ConstructionConstruction 82,50082,500Source: Australian Jobs 2007 - DEEWR

Themes of the Day

• Straight & Winding path – Both are good– Need patience

• Teachers and community workers– Provide Advice– Assist you and your child

• TAFE & University– Both are good

• Australia/Victoria/Melbourne– Many good jobs to equal good life

Thank you

Boyd Maplestone

Western Local Community Partnership

boyd@wlcp.com.au

0409 169 531