The World of Work and Study

The World of Work and Study and The importance of having a PLAN. Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

What do you think about the following jobs? Are they Good Jobs or Bad Jobs ? Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

or 1. Doctor Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

or 2. Mechanic Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

3. or Hairdresser Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

Engineer or 4. Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

5. or Lawyer Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

6. or Farm Worker Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

7. or Check-out chick or guy Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

8. or Teacher Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

9. or Working With Computers Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

10. or Factory Worker Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

11. or Electrician Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

12. or Child Care Worker Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

13. or Shop-keeper Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

14. or Pharmacist / Chemist Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

15. or Aged Care Worker Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

16. or Welder Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

17. or Baker Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

18. or Interpreter Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

19. or Plumber Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

20. or Multicultural Education Aide i.e. Helping students who are new to Australia in the classroom. Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

21. or Store man or woman Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

22. or Fork-lift Driver Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

23. or Waiter or Waitress Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

or 24. Nurse Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

25. or Social Worker/Community Worker Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

26. Painter or Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

or 27. Chef Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

28. or Brick Layer Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

or Plasterer 29. Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

or 30. Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

Australia needs people to work in all 30 jobs you have looked at and MANY MORE JOBS TOO. Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

When you are thinking about your FUTURE you need to have a 1 PLAN. Plan Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

for example If you want to be a NURSE (or follow any other career) You MUST think about your ENGLISH. 2. English If your English is not good, it is very difficult to succeed at Secondary School, TAFE or University. It is also difficult to communicate in many other ways too. Therefore, you should always think ENGLISH, ENGLISH, ENGLISH before you start studying for any career. Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

Next, find a suitable COURSE. It is NOT good to think:- • I must go to High School • I must study VCE • I must go to University You should take the course which helps you SUCCEED with YOUR PLAN. Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

OK, let’s think again about being a NURSE. After your English has improved, what can you do? There are TWO main paths you can take to become a NURSE. Part of your plan must be to think about which course or path is better for YOU. 3 OR Best Course This path/ Course? This path/ Course? Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

Qualify as a REGISTERED NURSE, Division 1. Start Nursing Degree at University and study full-time for 3 years. Expensive and Intensive Finish Year 12, VCE with a Tertiary Enter Score of 85 or more (not easy!) Study VCE in a SecondarySchool or at TAFE Path 1. Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

Study to become a DIVISION 1 REGISTERED NURSE Study for Division 2 Enrolled Nurse at TAFE Complete Certificate 3 or 4 in Aged Care or Home and Community Care at TAFE – This will take about 1 year Complete Certificate 4 in English at TAFE Study English Language at Language School, AMES, Secondary School or TAFE Path 2. Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

With Path 2 You can work for a while if you want to after completing some certificates and return to TAFE later to do more certificates or diplomas. There is also the opportunity for you to transfer over to a University Degree later on if you want to do a nursing degree. TAFE UNIVERSITY Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

There is more than one way to become successful in each of the 26 jobs we have looked at. Think about which job Australia has to offer which is best for YOU. Have a PLAN about what is the best way to succeed in getting the job that you want. And remember, the main skill you need is Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

ENGLISH Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

Think about the different paths you can follow and then:- Decide on the path that is best for YOU. Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

4. Think about what is best for YOU. And remember:- • What is good for you may be different from what is good for your friends. • What is good for you may be different from what other members of your family have done. and • What is good for you may be different from what members of your community think you should do. Therefore When you are planning, remember that your path may be DIFFERENT from the path other people follow. Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

1. To succeed in getting a job and being successful, you need to have a PLAN. 2 To be successful in Australia you need ENGLISH, ENGLISH, ENGLISH !!! Think seriously and sensibly about which COURSE or PATHWAY is best for you. 3 4 Remember that what is best for you may be very different from what is best for other people that you know. To summarise Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

Get advice and help from where you are studying now. and from others who understand our education system and can help you and GOOD LUCK !!! Win Madigan - Western English Language School - 2007

The World of Work and Study