Careers, Work Experience & University Advice
Dickson College Careers Website
https://dicksoncollegecareers.com/
All students are encouraged to come and talk to the DC Careers Team.
We are available for students during school hours for drop ins or to make appointments. Parents and carers are always welcome to attend appointments.
We are in N-Block - the red carpet connects us to other members of the Student Engagement team.
Our qualified career advisor and dedicated team offers a range of services to assist you with career planning.
Career exploration and advice
Career advice considers your interests, abilities and values. We provide individualised advice and guidance about possible career pathways and choices, looking at subject selection, career goals and vocational and educational opportunities.
Work experience (Wex)
All students are encouraged to participate in WEX as it is a great way to explore career pathways and to find out what is involved in an occupation. Most placements occur in the non-teaching periods at the end of each semester. Work Experience can lead to further employment opportunities, including ASbAs and part time work.
Work Experience placements can count towards your Year 12 Certificate.
H Courses (extension courses)
Some universities offer accelerated pathway programs. These are free university courses that are tailored for Year 11 and 12 students and not only give credit towards their Year 12 certificate but also credit towards achieving a related degree at that university.
Vocational Education Training (VET) Courses
Nationally accredited, VET courses are practical and skills-based, and many study areas include work placements or workplace-based learning.
Australian School-Based Apprenticeships (ASBAs)
It is possible to do part time school while starting an apprenticeship qualification. This is called an ASbA. The program is flexible enough to accommodate the students’ school, work and training needs.
Assistance with job seeking and employability skills
Applications to CIT and university through UAC, VTAC, QTAC etc, as well as scholarships and more.
We have two main methods of communicating important Careers information to parents and students.
- All students and their families are encouraged to view our website for general information and resources https://dicksoncollegecareers.com/
- By subscribing to the newsfeed you will get up to date notifications of university visits, ASbA and employment opportunities, excursions, guest speakers and other career related events. This is our main way of communicating with students.
Can you help?
If you are an employer and would like to be involved by taking on a student as an Australian School-based Apprentice (ASbA) or as part of our Work Experience program, please contact us on 6142 0151 to discuss how you can become involved.