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Educate to Employ 2020 Springfield Regional Jobs Committee2

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COVER – Aged Care at TAFE Queensland Springfield – Courtesy of TAFE Queensland.

Back Cover: Early Offers – Courtesy of USQ Springfield.

Design: Shannan Kingwell per SRJC.

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Partnerships

Organisations SRJC works closely with to achieve positive outcomes:

SRJC is proud to work with Government, with the following departments providing Representatives to the Committee:

Department of Employment, Small Business and Training Department of State Development, Tourism and Innovation

Additional information supplied with assistance of:

The Department of Education

The Springfield Regional Jobs Committee is proudly supported and funded by the Queensland Government

Educate to Employ 2020 Springfield Regional Jobs Committee 3

Foreword

Welcome to a snapshot of the pathways from education to employment for the Greater Springfield region. An area incorporating the suburbs of Augustine Heights, Brookwater, Springfield, Springfield Central, Springfield Lakes and Spring Mountain.

Our focus here is especially looking at data for insights around high school completers and school-leavers from the following institutions:

Springfield Central State High School

St Peters Lutheran College

The Springfield Anglican College

Woodcrest State College

St Augustine’s College

Hymba Yumba Independent School

This data has been sourced by us, The Springfield Regional Jobs Committee (SRJC) but generated by various committee stakeholders and other governmental organisations.

Due to the cycle of information capture and processing, data here primarily relates to student cohorts in different years from 2018 and 2019 and is identified as such. Preference has been given to relay the latest data available publicly.

Data for the 2020 student cohort will be available after this publication release, for which we will do an update and make available online a re-release of this current format. As a result, there is little in this document that shows the impact of the recent pandemic, though this will be looked at next year as findings are made accessible. ••

Springfield Regional Jobs Committee

Contents

Introduction 4

Anticipating Future Skills 6

Occupations 8

Next Step 12

WesTEC 19

TAFE 20

USQ 24

Mater Private Hospital 28

QTAC 30

YMCA 32

Infrastructure 33

Summary 34

Resources 35


Introduction to Greater Springfield

Greater Springfield is quickly becoming a viable alternative to Brisbane Central Business District (CBD), with Springfield CBD being 390 hectares in size (twice the land area of Brisbane CBD).

The estimated cost upon completion of the developments in Springfield is expected to be $85bn and attract a projected population of 115,000 residents by 2036.

Transport and workforce commute time factored with the opening of railway stations at Springfield Central and Springfield in December 2013. .

A current business plan is in consideration for the Ipswich to Springfield Public Transport Corridor. This could connect developing infrastructure further in the region and offer even more employment opportunities.

It is possible to access 86% of Brisbane’s metropolitan workforce in approximately a 30-minute drive under good traffic conditions and is a near 40-minute rail trip to Brisbane. Greater Springfield is a generally young, vibrant, family-based environment with the average age of residents being 30 with children.

Family and community activities are abundant – Orion Swimming Lagoon, Robelle Domain, Martial Art Gyms, Brookwater Golf and Country Club, and Event Cinemas.

Although the majority of Springfield residents are relatively young, there are still activity facilities for the older generations and recreational living facilities such as the Aveo Group senior living units integrated with allied

health facilities. Access to health and wellness facilities has never been easier with the development of Mater Private Hospital, also located in Springfield.

The CBD of Greater Springfield is now home to many major retail outlets due to the Orion Springfield Central Expansion including Coles, Target, Event Cinemas and numerous specialty retailers. It will continue to grow to accommodate all age demographics, ethnicities and nationalities in a fun-loving, multi-cultural environment.

Greater Springfield’s population is flourishing, representing around 47,000 persons with almost one in three being born overseas. The median age is 30.

Youth education takes key priority in Greater Springfield to direct future generations to prosperity, with the region boasting 11 schools and 17 Early childhood education and care centres.

What does this mean?

Insights that can be seen in the following pages suggest that we embrace a new model of support for our youth seeking further study, skilling and training options.

Let’s change “Be whatever you desire!”, to present an alternative for educators and parents to ask the question, “Would you consider being a...?” ••

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20.9 km to

Ipswich22 min Drive

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Ipswich

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Gold Coast60 min Drive

82.2 km to

Gold Coast


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Woodcrest State College

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St Peters Lutheran College

St Augustine’s College

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Hymba Yumba Independent School

Springfield City Group

Orion Springfield Central

Greater Springfield Chambers of Commerce

WesTEC Trade Training Centre

TAFE Queensland Springfield

USQ – University of Southern Queensland

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Schools and colleges marked offer senior schooling. Schools not marked but in the Greater Springfield region also are:

• Augusta State School

• Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School

• Spring Mountain State School

• Springfield Central Primary School

• Springfield Lakes State School

Anticipating Future Skills: Jobs growth and alternative futures for Queensland to 2022 49

Figure 25: Change in employment between 2017 and 2022, all scenarios

QUESTIONS FOR POLICY AND PRACTICE In addition to the major findings of this project, the modelling of these future scenarios has also revealed other issues for consideration that include the following:

Employment to growRegardless of the scenario, employment in Queensland is projected to increase by 2022, with between 180,000 and 220,000 additional workers. The largest employing industries are projected to be Health Care and Social Assistance; Retail Trade; Construction; Education and Training; and Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, which will make up almost half of all employment (more than one per cent higher than in 2017).

GenderIndustries predominantly staffed by men are not projected to grow as quickly as those in which women’s employment is more prevalent. While the numbers employed in male- and female-dominated industries are similar, the male-dominated industries are projected to grow at 60 per cent of the rate of those industries employing a majority of women.

This implies a continuation of the recent trend of increased participation rates and employment of females when compared to males. One issue that may need to be considered is the gender segmentation of particular occupations and industries.

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2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Baseline Scenario One Scenario Two Scenario Three

24. Includes Construction; Mining; Electricity, Gas and Wastewater Services; Transport, Postal and Warehousing; Wholesale Trade; Agriculture, Forestry

and Fishing; Information Media and Telecommunications; Public Administration and Safety; Other Services; Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; and Arts and Recreation Services.

25. Includes Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services; Administrative and Support Services; Financial and Insurance Services; Accommodation and Food Services; Retail Trade; Education and Training; and Health Care and Social Assistance.

Male-dominated industries24

68%

32%

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Women Employed

6%Growth over

5 years

1,120,280Employed

Female-dominated industries25

34%

66%

Men Employed

Women Employed

10%Growth over

5 years

1,122,950Employed

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Figure 25: Change in employment between 2017 and 2022, all scenarios

QUESTIONS FOR POLICY AND PRACTICE In addition to the major findings of this project, the modelling of these future scenarios has also revealed other issues for consideration that include the following:

Employment to growRegardless of the scenario, employment in Queensland is projected to increase by 2022, with between 180,000 and 220,000 additional workers. The largest employing industries are projected to be Health Care and Social Assistance; Retail Trade; Construction; Education and Training; and Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, which will make up almost half of all employment (more than one per cent higher than in 2017).

GenderIndustries predominantly staffed by men are not projected to grow as quickly as those in which women’s employment is more prevalent. While the numbers employed in male- and female-dominated industries are similar, the male-dominated industries are projected to grow at 60 per cent of the rate of those industries employing a majority of women.


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2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Baseline Scenario One Scenario Two Scenario Three

24. Includes Construction; Mining; Electricity, Gas and Wastewater Services; Transport, Postal and Warehousing; Wholesale Trade; Agriculture, Forestry

and Fishing; Information Media and Telecommunications; Public Administration and Safety; Other Services; Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; and Arts and Recreation Services.

25. Includes Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services; Administrative and Support Services; Financial and Insurance Services; Accommodation and Food Services; Retail Trade; Education and Training; and Health Care and Social Assistance.

Male-dominated industries24

68%

32%

Men Employed

Women Employed

6%Growth over

5 years

1,120,280Employed

Female-dominated industries25

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66%

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Women Employed

10%Growth over

5 years

1,122,950Employed


Anticipating Future Skills

Jobs Queensland provides strategic advice to government on skills demand, future workforce planning and development and apprenticeships and traineeships.

The Anticipating Future Skills project, which entails the economic modelling of future scenarios, is one of the ways in which Jobs Queensland is performing this work.

In consultation with stakeholders across the State, Jobs Queensland devised three future scenarios, which are useful tools for dealing with complexity and uncertainty. Grounded in existing data and trends, scenarios do not generate predictions but depict plausible futures. When contrasted with a baseline or “business as usual” scenario, alternative scenarios can be used to measure their impact and identify what factors may or may not influence outcomes.

A baseline scenario to 2022 was also produced, based on 2017 labour market, population and economic data and the Queensland Government’s 2017-18 Budget papers. Economic modelling of each scenario produced data for industries, occupations, regions and qualifications, using Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) classification systems.

The projected employment figures used in this document relates to the SA4 Region of Ipswich which includes the areas – east to Archerfield Airport, south to NSW border, west to Laidley and north to Toogoolawah.

The SA4 Ipswich region will increase their projected employment numbers from 153,908 to 178,911 in accordance to Jobs Queensland baseline predictions. That is an increase of 25,003 employees.

jobsqueensland.qld.gov.au

GenderIndustries predominantly staffed by men are not projected to grow as quickly as those in which women’s employment is more prevalent. While the numbers employed in male or female dominated industries are similar, the male-dominated industries are projected to grow at 60 percent of the rate of those industries employing a majority of women.



Occupation 2017 2022 Growth % Growth

Registered Nurses 3,691 5,033 1,342 36.4

Sales Assistants (General) 7,067 8,358 1,291 18.3

Aged and Disabled Carers 2,546 3,623 1,077 42.3

Child Carers 2,536 3,386 850 33.5

General Clerks 3,524 4,364 840 23.8

Primary School Teachers 2,501 3,103 602 24.1

Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers 1,426 1,998 572 40.1

Education Aides 1,913 2,460 547 28.6

Secondary School Teachers 2,228 2,765 537 24.1

Retail Managers 3,141 3,651 510 16.2

Police 1,522 1,900 378 24.8

Electricians 2,185 2,549 364 16.7

General Practitioners and Resident Medical Officers 828 1,186 358 43.2

Commercial Cleaners 2,293 2,615 322 14.0

Truck Drivers 4,065 4,381 316 7.8

Accountants 1,717 2,005 288 16.8

Motor Mechanics 1,606 1,886 280 17.4

Kitchenhands 1,529 1,804 275 18.0

Advertising, Public Relations and Sales Managers 1,442 1,715 273 18.9

Contract, Program and Project Administrators 1,430 1,699 269 18.8

Receptionists 1,975 2,243 268 13.6

Meat, Poultry and Seafood Process Workers 1,177 1,435 258 21.9

Storepersons 1,918 2,159 241 12.6

Welfare Support Workers 816 1,007 191 23.4

Waiters 1,212 1,401 189 15.6

Future Occupations

The Australian Government has stated that it views science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education as critically important for the future.

This modelling shows that the number of workers with qualifications in these fields is projected to grow at a much slower rate than fields such as Society and Culture, and Creative Arts. Industry and governments may need to consider ways to increase the growth rate of these fields to meet future demand. ••

Growth in qualification levels by scenario from 2017 baseline

Qualification %

Postgraduate Degree 26.3

Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate

15.7

Bachelor Degree 14.6

Advanced Diploma and Associate Degree

13.4

Certificate 7.8

All qualifications 13.0

No post-school qualifications -2.2

An educated workforce

The workforce will become more educated, with the number of workers without post-school qualifications declining.

The greatest growth is projected to be in tertiary qualifications with one-fifth of workers having a Bachelor qualification.

Given its role as a pathway to university education, this does not mean the importance of vocational educational declines, and over one-quarter of the workforce is projected to possess Certificate qualifications by 2022. This does not include those workers who have a Certificate qualification in addition to other higher level qualifications.

Reference Jobs Queensland data - this list represents the first 25 only of 359 total listings showing +ive or -ive growth.Reference Anticipating Future Skills: Jobs growth and alternative futures for Queensland to 2022, Table 11.

Top 10 Employment Occupations

Jobs Queensland was tasked by the Queensland Government to undertake research and provide advice on future skills needs. The Anticipating Future Skills project produced a baseline scenario to 2022, based on 2017 labour market, population and economic data and the Queensland

Government’s 2017-18 Budget papers. Economic modelling produced data for industries, occupations, regions and qualifications, using Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) classification systems.

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Registered Nurses

$1,909 Weekly Pay

Very strong Future Growth

Very high skill

50% Full-Time Full-Time Share

41 hours Average full-time

43 years Average age

89% female Gender Share

Job Outlook Career Code - 2544

Sales Assistants (General)

$961 Weekly Pay

Stable Future Growth

Entry level






Aged & Disabled Carers

$1,265 Weekly Pay


Lower skill






Child Carers

$953 Weekly Pay


Very high skill






General Clerks

$1,073 Weekly Pay

Moderate Future Growth

Lower skill






The SA4 Ipswich region – which includes the areas – east to Archerfield Airport, south to NSW border, west to Laidley and north to Toogoolawah – will increase projected employment numbers from 153,908 to 178,911. An increase of 25,003 employees.

Listed are the Top 10 employment occupations based on the highest increase in the number of employees needed by 2022.

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Primary School Teachers

$1,801 Weekly Pay

Strong Future Growth

Very high skill






Nursing Support / Personal Care

$1,200 Weekly Pay


Lower skill






Education Aides

$1,094 Weekly Pay


Lower skill






Secondary School Teachers

$1,914 Weekly Pay


Very high skill






Retail Managers

$1,440 Weekly Pay

Stable Future Growth

High skill






Listed are the Top 5 aspirational and technology occupations being sought by the residents of the region.

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Top 5 Aspirational Occupations

Aviation & Air Support AIR TRANSPORT PROFESSIONALS

$2,558 Weekly Pay


Very high skill






Communication & Media ADVERTISING AND MARKETING PROFESSIONALS

$1,737 Weekly Pay


Very high skill






Information Technology COMPUTER NETWORK PROFESSIONALS

$2,021 Weekly Pay


Very high skill






Business & Commerce FINANCE MANAGERS

$2,286 Weekly Pay


Very high skill






Engineering Science CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS

$1,962 Weekly Pay


Very high skill







Registered Nurses

Sales Assistants (General)

Aged and Disabled Carers

Child Carers

General Clerks

Primary School Teachers

Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers

Education Aides

Secondary School Teachers

Retail Managers

Total Positions

Approx. known students

Current # Positions

Additional # Positions 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,0001,000 3,000 5,000 7,000 9,000

For the Greater Springfield region – each occupation identified via an assigned Job Outlook Career Code.

The number of overall current and required additional positions are derived from the Anticipating Future Skills data by Jobs Queensland.

The approx. known students number represents a guiding component only of those within the greater RDAIWM region, studying towards these.

Data can not be cross-correlated directly as agencies record under different classification structures. ••

2018 School Completers Top 10 Occupations - Positions to meet 2022


Next Step - 2018 Year 12 completers survey Greater Springfield Schools

The results are from the Department of Education’s Next Step — Year 12 Completers survey. The survey is conducted six months after the end of each school year when students will have accepted tertiary education places.

Students who completed Year 12 in 2018 at a state, Catholic or independent school, or TAFE secondary college in Queensland are included.

Post-school destinations are influenced by the transitioning environment, which can limit the options available to young people. Low response rates may not give an accurate summary of the cohort’s destinations.

Year 12 completers from Greater Springfield Schools have been categorised by their engagement in education and training, or employment. Survey respondents who are both working and studying are included in education and training. Apprentices and trainees are required to undertake a study component to their qualification so are also considered to be in education and training.

Results may not be representative of all Year 12 completers from this group of schools.

Response rate over time

Response rate of Greater Springfield Schools compared with the state

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Post-school destinations of survey respondents from Greater Springfield Schools in 2019. All Year 12 completers were assigned to a main destination.

7.3% of respondents deferred a tertiary offer and are reported in their current post-school destination in this report.

Most common study destination was bachelor degree.

55.4% continued education or training

82.9% engaged in education, training or employment

Transitioned directly into employment with no further study.

27.6% in employment

Not engaged, with 15.2% seeking work.

17.1% not in education, training or employment


Engagement in education, training or employment over time

Main Destination

% Percentage of Year 12 Completers

Bachelor Degree

VET Certificate IV+

VET Certificate III

VET Certificate I–II other

Apprenticeship

Traineeship

Full-time employment

Part-time employment

Seeking work

NILFET - Not in labour force, education or training

Male

Female


Main destinations of subgroups Main destination for students who completed a VET qualification in school (VETiS)

There were 268 respondents who completed a VETiS.

Main Destination VETiS non-VETiS Total

# % # % # %

Bachelor Degree 75 28.0 69 61.1 144 37.8

VET Certificate IV+ 17 6.3 7 6.2 24 6.3

VET Certificate III 12 4.5 3 2.7 15 3.9

VET Certificate I–II/other 8 3.0 3 2.7 11 2.9

Apprenticeship 12 4.5 1 0.9 13 3.4

Traineeship 4 1.5 0 0.0 4 1.0

Full-time employment 26 9.7 6 5.3 32 8.4

Part-time employment 57 21.3 16 14.2 73 19.2

Seeking work 50 18.7 8 7.1 58 15.2

NILFET 7 2.6 0 0.0 7 1.8

Total 268 100.0 113 100.0 381 100.0

Main destination for students who participated in a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SAT)

There were 48 respondents who participated in a SAT.

Main Destination SAT non-SAT Total

# % # % # %

Bachelor Degree 11 22.9 133 39.9 144 37.8

VET Certificate IV+ 2 4.2 22 6.6 24 6.3

VET Certificate III 1 2.1 14 4.2 15 3.9

VET Certificate I–II/other 1 2.1 10 3.0 11 2.9

Apprenticeship 7 14.6 6 1.8 13 3.4

Traineeship 0 0.0 4 1.2 4 1.0

Full-time employment 4 8.3 28 8.4 32 8.4

Part-time employment 16 33.3 57 17.1 73 19.2

Seeking work 6 12.5 52 15.6 58 15.2

NILFET 0 0.0 7 2.1 7 1.8

Total 48 100 333 100 381 100

There were 140 respondents who identified as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

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Main Destination # # # %

Bachelor Degree 1 143 144 37.8

VET Certificate IV+ 0 24 24 6.3

VET Certificate III 0 15 15 3.9

VET Certificate I–II/other 2 9 11 2.9

Apprenticeship 0 13 13 3.4

Traineeship 0 4 4 1

Full-time employment 0 32 32 8.4

Part-time employment 2 71 73 19.2

Seeking work 1 57 58 15.2

NILFET 0 7 7 1.8

Total 6 375 381 100.0


What sectors are they studying?

Study Field (Broad) Male Female Total

# % # % # %

Society and Culture 18 19.6 30 25.2 48 22.7

Health 14 15.2 29 24.4 43 20.4

Engineering and Related Technologies 22 23.9 9 7.6 31 14.7

Management and Commerce 9 9.8 21 17.6 30 14.2

Education 4 4.3 12 10.1 16 7.6

Natural and Physical Sciences 8 8.7 7 5.9 15 7.1

Information Technology 13 14.1 0 0.0 13 6.2

Creative Arts 4 4.3 7 5.9 11 5.2

Mixed Field Programmes 5 5.4 5 4.2 10 4.7

Architecture and Building 6 6.5 3 2.5 9 4.3

Food, Hospitality and Personal Services 0 0.0 5 4.2 5 2.4

Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies

0 0.0 3 2.5 3 1.4

Other 4 4.3 4 3.4 8 3.8

Total ^92 — ^119 — ^211 —

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

This section examines the education and training destinations and includes Bachelor Degree, VET Certificate IV+, VET Certificate III, VET Certificate I-II/other, Apprenticeship and Traineeship main destinations.

Field of study categories based on the Australian Standard Classification of Education.*Both fields of study have been included for 31 students enrolled in a double degree.^Total number of students is less than combined total of all study fields.

What fields are they studying?

Study Field (Narrow)* Male Female Total

# % # % # %

Nursing 2 2.2 16 13.4 18 8.5

Business and Management 6 6.5 11 9.2 17 8.1

Teacher Education 4 4.3 12 10.1 16 7.6

Other Engineering and Related Technologies 8 8.7 7 5.9 15 7.1

Other Health 7 7.6 6 5.0 13 6.2

Behavioural Science 3 3.3 10 8.4 13 6.2

Other Society and Culture 8 8.7 4 3.4 12 5.7

General Education Programmes 5 5.4 5 4.2 10 4.7

Other Information Technology 8 8.7 0 0.0 8 3.8

Other Natural and Physical Sciences 5 5.4 3 2.5 8 3.8

Electrical and Electronic Eng. and Technology 7 7.6 0 0.0 7 3.3

Law 1 1.1 5 4.2 6 2.8

Computer Science 5 5.4 0 0.0 5 2.4

Building 4 4.3 1 0.8 5 2.4

Communication and Media Studies 2 2.2 3 2.5 5 2.4

Studies in Human Society 3 3.3 1 0.8 4 1.9

Architecture and Urban Environment 2 2.2 2 1.7 4 1.9

Visual Arts and Crafts 2 2.2 2 1.7 4 1.9

Accounting 1 1.1 3 2.5 4 1.9

Justice and Law Enforcement 1 1.1 3 2.5 4 1.9

Human Welfare Studies and Services 0 0.0 4 3.4 4 1.9

Personal Services 0 0.0 4 3.4 4 1.9

Manufacturing Engineering and Technology 2 2.2 1 0.8 3 1.4

Mathematical Sciences 2 2.2 1 0.8 3 1.4

Rehabilitation Therapies 2 2.2 1 0.8 3 1.4

Sport and Recreation 2 2.2 1 0.8 3 1.4

Banking, Finance and Related Fields 1 1.1 2 1.7 3 1.4

Tourism 0 0.0 3 2.5 3 1.4

Automotive Engineering and Technology 2 2.2 0 0.0 2 0.9

Optical Science 2 2.2 0 0.0 2 0.9

Other 10 10.9 24 20.2 34 16.1

Total (students) ^92 — ^119 — ^211 —

211 out of 381 Year 12 completers from Greater Springfield Schools continued in education or training in 2019.

31 Year 12 completers from Greater Springfield Schools were enrolled in a double degree, combining two bachelor degrees into a single course of study.


Where are they studying?

Institution Name Male Female Total

# % # % # %

The University of Queensland 15 16.3 27 22.7 42 19.9

Griffith University 19 20.7 16 13.4 35 16.6

Queensland University of Technology 18 19.6 17 14.3 35 16.6

University of Southern Queensland 12 13 23 19.3 35 16.6

TAFE Queensland Greater Brisbane 13 14.1 16 13.4 29 13.7

Other private training college 2 2.2 4 3.4 6 2.8

TAFE Queensland SkillsTech 4 4.3 0 0 4 1.9

Other/Unspecified Queensland TAFE 2 2.2 1 0.8 3 1.4

Australian Catholic University 1 1.1 2 1.7 3 1.4

Other institution 1 1.1 2 1.7 3 1.4

Other/Unspecified Queensland university 0 0 3 2.5 3 1.4

Dance/performing arts 1 1.1 1 0.8 2 0.9

JMC Academy 1 1.1 1 0.8 2 0.9

Interstate university 0 0 2 1.7 2 0.9

Armed Forces 1 1.1 0 0 1 0.5

Blue Dog Training 1 1.1 0 0 1 0.5

Fast-food restaurant 1 1.1 0 0 1 0.5

Busy At Work 0 0 1 0.8 1 0.5

Hair and makeup training 0 0 1 0.8 1 0.5

MEGT 0 0 1 0.8 1 0.5

University of the Sunshine Coast 0 0 1 0.8 1 0.5

Total 92 100 119 100 211 100

73.9%studying at university

83.4%studyingfull-time

56.9%combining study with

paid employment

How are they studying?


Where are they working?

Occupational Unit Group Male Female Total

# % # % # %

Sales Assistants (General) 21 20.8 31 25.0 52 23.1

Checkout Operators and Office Cashiers 11 10.9 31 25.0 42 18.7

Kitchenhands 9 8.9 10 8.1 19 8.4

Waiters 2 2.0 12 9.7 14 6.2

Cooks 4 4.0 3 2.4 7 3.1

Building and Plumbing Labourers 5 5.0 0 0.0 5 2.2

Private Tutors and Teachers 0 0.0 5 4.0 5 2.2

Carpenters and Joiners 4 4.0 0 0.0 4 1.8

Other Factory Process Workers 3 3.0 1 0.8 4 1.8

Fast Food Cooks 2 2.0 2 1.6 4 1.8

Bar Attendants and Baristas 1 1.0 3 2.4 4 1.8

Other Clerical and Office Support Workers 1 1.0 3 2.4 4 1.8

Motor Mechanics 3 3.0 0 0.0 3 1.3

Delivery Drivers 2 2.0 1 0.8 3 1.3

Other Hospitality Workers 0 0.0 3 2.4 3 1.3

Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics 2 2.0 0 0.0 2 0.9

Defence Force Members - Other Ranks 2 2.0 0 0.0 2 0.9

Electricians 2 2.0 0 0.0 2 0.9

Food and Drink Factory Workers 2 2.0 0 0.0 2 0.9

Gardeners 2 2.0 0 0.0 2 0.9

Other Miscellaneous Labourers 2 2.0 0 0.0 2 0.9

Shelf Fillers 2 2.0 0 0.0 2 0.9

Storepersons 2 2.0 0 0.0 2 0.9

Retail Supervisors 1 1.0 1 0.8 2 0.9

Cafe and Restaurant Managers 0 0.0 2 1.6 2 0.9

Child Carers 0 0.0 2 1.6 2 0.9

Hairdressers 0 0.0 2 1.6 2 0.9

Receptionists 0 0.0 2 1.6 2 0.9

Other 16 15.8 10 8.1 26 11.6

Total 101 — 124 — 225 —

Not in education or training

There were 170 respondents not participating in further education or training at the time of the survey.

Occupation category based on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations.

25 deferred a university offer

8 awaiting course/ training to begin

19 looking for work/apprenticeship/traineeship

5 working to finance further study

5 work commitments

10 did not meet desired entry criteria

How are they working?


Not in employment

There were 156 respondents not in paid employment at the time of the survey. This includes 120 who were actively seeking work and 36 who were not seeking work.

Main reason not seeking work:

27 Current study commitments

9 Other

What industry are they working in?

Occupational Unit Group Male Female Total

# % # % # %

Accommodation & Food Services 35 34.7 64 51.6 99 44.0

Retail Trade 20 19.8 33 26.6 53 23.6

Construction 17 16.8 1 0.8 18 8.0

Manufacturing 9 8.9 2 1.6 11 4.9

Other Services 4 4.0 2 1.6 6 2.7

Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 4 4.0 2 1.6 6 2.7

Transport, Postal & Warehousing 4 4.0 2 1.6 6 2.7

Arts & Recreation Services 3 3.0 3 2.4 6 2.7

Education & Training 0 0.0 6 4.8 6 2.7

Health Care & Social Assistance 0 0.0 4 3.2 4 1.8

Public Administration & Safety 2 2.0 1 0.8 3 1.3

Administrative & Support Services 1 1.0 1 0.8 2 0.9

Financial & Insurance Services 0 0.0 2 1.6 2 0.9

Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services 1 1.0 0 0.0 1 0.4

Other 1 1.0 1 0.8 2 0.9

Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics 2 2.0 0 0.0 2 0.9

Total 101 100 124 100 225 100


WesTEC Trade Training Centre

Together with TAFE Queensland and Mater Education, WesTEC enjoys a successful partnership which aims to achieve positive educational outcomes for Years 10, 11 and 12 students undertaking vocational certificate training.

Studying a TAFE at School program at WesTEC Trade Training Centre with TAFE Queensland gives students the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications that count toward their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).

The centre partners with five local schools (Forest Lake State High School, Springfield Central State High School, Redbank Plains State High School, Woodcrest State College, and Bundamba State Secondary College) to provide specialised vocational training in the fields of construction, engineering, hairdressing, health support services, logistics and automotive.

WesTEC Trade Training Centre is a modern, well-equipped facility where students can undertake accredited Certificate I, Certificate II and Certificate III training while at school. ••

NOTES TO TABLE

1 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation (AUR20716) - TEC - supported by Heavy Vehicle industry partners. 100% completion. 6/8 graduating Year 12 students in further training or employed in apprenticeships. 7 students continuing High School supported by industry partners & WesTEC.2 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation (AUR20716) - AccelR8 - supported by DESBT and light vehicle industry. 100% completion. 3/3 graduating year 12 students in full time apprenticeships. 2 students in School Based Apprenticeships while studying Year 12. 9 students focusing on Year 12 and supported by WesTEC with Work Experience.3 2 Graduating Year 12 students gained full time apprenticeships.4 Most students moved onto Cert III in Health Services Assistance (HLT33015).5 10 students have used their WesTEC Qualification to gain direct entry to Bachelor of Nursing at USQ as part of an existing partnership arrangement with WesTEC.6 4 graduating Year 12 students gained full time employment.

E = Enrolled C = Completed P = Partially Completed SBT / SBA = School Based Traineeship / School Based Apprenticeship

westecttc.eq.edu.au

Completions 2019 (2018 Cohort)

Cert I in Construction (CPC10111)

Cert II in Engineering Pathways (MEM20413)

Cert II in Automotive Vocational Preparation (AUR20716) 1 2

Cert II in Plumbing (52700WA) 3

Cert II in Health Support Services (HLT23215) 4

Cert III in Health Services Assistance (HLT33015) 5

Cert II in Salon Assistant (SHB20216) 6

Total

E C P E C P E C P E C P E C P E C P E C P

Non-Indigenous Males 35 29 6 20 17 3 47 36 11 12 11 1 4 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 120

Indigenous Males 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6

Non-Indigenous Females 3 1 2 2 1 1 3 1 2 0 0 0 16 11 5 31 29 2 15 10 5 70

Indigenous Females 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 5

Total Students 40 31 9 23 19 4 54 41 13 13 12 1 22 15 7 34 32 2 15 10 5 201

Gone on to SBT / SBA 1 1 2 1 0 0 1 6


TAFE Queensland Springfield

TAFE Queensland Springfield campus is positioned in a growth corridor between the cities of Brisbane and Ipswich.

Greater Springfield has experienced strong growth over the last 10 years and is projected to be one of the largest communities in Queensland within the next 30 years.

The campus is located within Education City, a central nucleus for education in the greater Springfield area.

SpringfieldThere are a range of study areas available at the Springfield campus including business, child care, first aid, justice studies, leadership and management, and remedial massage.

The campus is conveniently located close to the Springfield train station and nearby child care facilities.

FACILITIES AND SERVICES

» Child care training facilities

» Student hub

» Student kitchens

» Vending machines

» Video conference rooms

Covid-19 Response

In response to the pandemic and the change in working environments, such as remote working, a range of Micro-credentials and Skill Sets were offered.

The courses aim to bridge elements of digital literacy, assist people to up skill and provide competencies in practical applications and skills essential for support based roles in the community. ••

Skill Sets Enrolments - 2020 IsolearnTopic Enrolled*

Mentoring and Supervision 20

Community Care 16

Transport (Driving) 18

Mental Health Peer Work 4

Basic Customer Engagement 15

Health Service Support 12

Farm Labourer 6

Total 91

Micro-credentials Enrolments - 2020 Isolearn CampaignTopic Enrolled*

Digital Literacy Essentials 47

Cyber Security Essentials 25

Communication Technologies for Business Success 34

Digital Data Essentials 23

Data Security Essentials 21

Data Analysis Essentials 38

Total 188

tafeqld.edu.au

* Enrolment attributed to marketing and advertising of Isolearn.

Springfield Campus - Semester 1 2020, Number of Enrolments by QualificationQualification NI M F TotalCertificate I In Construction (CPC10111) 49* 49Certificate II In Automotive Vocational Preparation (AUR20716) 56* 56Certificate II In Engineering Pathways (MEM20413) 25* 25Certificate II In Plumbing (52700WA) 30* 30Certificate II In Community Services (CHC22015) 1 21 22Certificate II In Health Support Services (HLT23215) 18 109 127Certificate II In Retail Cosmetics (SHB20116) 48 48Certificate II In Salon Assistant (SBH20216) 26 26Certificate III In Community Services (CHC32015) 8 19 27Certificate III In Early Childhood Education And Care (CHC30113) 3 39 42Certificate III In Education Support (CHC30213) 2 2Certificate III In Hairdressing (SHB30416) 1 1Certificate III In Health Services Assistance (HLT33015) 2 21 23Certificate III In Individual Support (CHC33015) 1 44 170 215Certificate IV In Child, Youth And Family Intervention (CHC40313) 14 29 43Certificate IV In Community Services (CHC42015) 10 9 19Certificate IV In Crime And Justice Studies (10283NAT) 18 48 66Certificate IV In Health Administration (HLT47315) 1 1Certificate IV In Massage Therapy (HLT42015) 1 1Certificate IV In Training And Assessment (TAE40116) 6 12 18Certificate IV In Youth Work (CHC40413) 24 29 53Diploma Of Business (BSB50215) 17 13 30Diploma Of Child, Youth And Family Intervention (CHC50313) 7 36 43Diploma Of Community Services (CHC52015) 16 27 43Diploma Of Counselling (CHC51015) 1 1 2Diploma Of Crime And Justice Studies (10284NAT) 19 17 36Diploma Of Early Childhood Education And Care (CHC50113) 2 28 30Diploma Of Leadership And Management (BSB51918) 11 10 21Diploma Of Legal Services (BSB52215) 1 1Diploma Of Nursing (HLT54115) 3 29 32Diploma Of Remedial Massage (HLT52015) 5 7 12Diploma Of Youth Work (CHC50413) 6 9 15Graduate Diploma Of Strategic Leadership (BSB80215) 2 2 4Grand Total 161 237 765 1,163

Skill Sets Enrolments - GeneralQualification M F TotalAssist Clients With Medication Skill Set (CHCSS00070) 2 2Childcare First Aid And CPR Skill Set (SSHLT0014) 4 35 39CPR Skill Set (SSHLT0011) 2 10 12Dementia Support - Service Delivery Skill Set (CHCSS00095) 2 2Disability Work - Behaviour Support Skill Set (CHCSS00096) 1 1First Aid And CPR Skill Set (SSHLT0013) 19 79 98Health Service Support Skill Set* (SSHLT0022) 1 1Individual Support - Disability Skill Set (CHCSS00098) 1 1Introduction To Leisure And Health Skill Set (SSCHC0003) 2 2Non Accredited Course - Excel Training Basic (NONAC08058) 2 2 4Non Accredited Course - Excel Training Intermediate (NONAC08059) 2 2 4Grand Total 29 137 166


NI - Not Identified (Gender) * Students from WesTEC

* Enrolment prior to marketing and advertising of Isolearn.

7 of the Top 10 employment occupations needed in the region can be studied at TAFE Queensland Springfield!!


Becoming a Sales Assistant

Pathways...

Certificate III in Retail – SIR30216Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics – SHB20116Certificate III in Baking – FBP30517Certificate III in Make-Up – SHB30215

Becoming an Aged and Disabled Carer

Pathways...

Certificate IV in Ageing Support – CHC43015Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) – CHC33015

Becoming a Child Carer

Pathways...

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care – CHC50113Diploma of School Age Education and Care – CHC50213Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care – CHC30113

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfersFast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. Getting recognition for the skills you’ve gained from the workplace or previous learning means less study time for you, and getting the paper to prove you’re qualified a whole lot sooner.

We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

tafeqld.edu.au/courses/ways-you-can-study/recognition-of-prior-learning.html


Becoming an Education Aide

Pathways...

Certificate III in Education Support – CHC30213Certificate IV in Education Support – CHC40213Diploma of School Age Education and Care – CHC50213

Becoming a General Clerk

Pathways...

Diploma of Business Administration – BSB50415Certificate IV in Health Administration – HLT47315Certificate III in Business Administration – BSB30415Certificate III in Business Administration (Medical) – BSB31115Certificate IV in Business Administration – BSB40515

Becoming a Retail Manager

Pathways...

Bachelor of Applied Management – BSMAN/VM5Certificate III in Retail – SIR30216Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management – BSB61015Certificate IV in Leadership and Management – BSB42015

Becoming a Nursing Support and Personal Care Worker

Pathways...

Diploma of Nursing – HLT54115Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance – HLT43015Certificate IV in Disability – CHC43115Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) – CHC33015Dementia Support - Service Delivery Skill Set – CHCSS00095


USQ Springfield

One of our two principal Education Partners, located in Education City in Greater Springfield.

Located just over 30 minutes from Brisbane’s CBD and 1 hour from the Gold Coast.

The number 1 University in Queensland for graduate employability.

A recognised leader in online and blended education, USQ is renowned for their supportive environment and student-focused commitment to learning and teaching.

Short Programs – usq.edu.au/study/short-programs

USQ introduced a number of new short programs as part of the Federal Government’s Higher Education relief package to provide you with the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge, and set you on a path to employment or further study.

All these discounted programs were made available completely online, giving you the flexibility to learn from the comfort of your own home.

Minicourses – www.usq.edu.au/study/upskill

Free minicourses have been offered to support the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing you to enhance your skills in a rapidly changing workforce. ••

usq.edu.au

3 of the Top 10 employment occupations needed in the region can be studied at USQ – Springfield and Ipswich!!

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Becoming a Registered NurseBachelor of Nursing (BNSG)

Entry Requirements

Subject pre-requisiteEnglish (4, SA) or equivalent

Recommended prior studyMathematics A (4, SA) or equivalent and one of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science21, or equivalent

www.usq.edu.au/study/degrees/ bachelor-of-nursing

Entry Requirements OP: 15 Selection Rank: 68

Study Mode External On-campus

Campus Ipswich Toowoomba

Duration 3 year(s) or part-time equivalent

Start Date February July



Campus Springfield Toowoomba





Campus Springfield Toowoomba



Becoming a Primary School TeacherBachelor of Education (Primary) (BPED)

Entry Requirements

Subject pre-requisitesEnglish (4, SA) or equivalent Mathematics A (4, SA) or equivalent Science (4, SA) or equivalent

You will be required to submit a statement addressing suitability criteria.

For information on selection guidelines, including the process for assessing an applicant’s non-academic capabilities, please see the selection guidelines for initial teacher education courses.

www.usq.edu.au/study/degrees/ bachelor-of-education-primary

Becoming a Secondary School TeacherBachelor of Education (Secondary) (BSED)

Entry Requirements

Subject pre-requisitesEnglish (4, SA) Mathematics A (4, SA) or equivalent

You will be required to submit a statement addressing suitability criteria.

For information on selection guidelines, including the process for assessing an applicant’s non-academic capabilities, please see the selection guidelines for initial teacher education courses.

www.usq.edu.au/study/degrees/ bachelor-of-education-secondary

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Mater Private Hospital Springfield

Mater’s newest facility, Mater Private Hospital Springfield, opened its doors to the people of Greater Springfield in 2015. With 80 private beds as well as a day surgery unit, the hospital provides the local community with access to innovative, world-class healthcare facilities including four digitally-integrated operating theatres and a state-of-the-art cancer care centre.

Situated at the heart of the community, Mater Private Hospital Springfield employs a diverse workforce and offers opportunities for Greater Springfield residents to live and work close to home. The current workforce streams within Mater Private Hospital Springfield enable employees with a range of qualifications to support the health needs of the community. ••

The following provides an overview of the workforce streams across Mater Private Hospital Springfield:

In addition to supporting locals to work close to home, the wide range of specialties offers healthcare professionals a unique opportunity to gain experience across a number of areas including:

•• Perioperative

•• Medical Inpatient

•• Surgical Inpatient

•• Day Oncology

•• Rehabilitation

•• Orthopaedics

•• Day Procedure

•• Endoscopy

•• Ophthalmology

•• Preadmission and Outpatients

*NB - Data accurate as at July 2020. ** Contracted Medical workforce accounts for low percentage of employed workforce.

For more information about Mater Private Hospital Springfield, head to:www.mater.org.au/health/hospitals/mater-private-hospital-springfield

If you are looking for a role at Mater, please access Mater Careers:careers.mater.org.au/en/listing

Workforce Stream % Nursing (e.g. Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses) 72.80%Clerical (e.g. Administration Support Officer) 12.50%Hotel / Cleaning (e.g. Support Services Assistant, Chef) 6.52%Professional and Technical 1.09%Allied Health (e.g. Occupational Therapist) 1.09%Medical (e.g. Anaesthetist) 0.54%Other (e.g. Phlebotomist, Pharmacist) 5.46%


Mater Education

In addition to Mater Private Hospital Springfield services, Mater Education is playing a role in taking our history of compassionate care to the Greater Springfield community and its surrounds.

Since 2019, Mater Education has been providing high school students with the

opportunity to work towards a career in the healthcare workforce through our partnership with WesTEC Trade Training Centre. Under the Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) program, students in years 10, 11 and 12 have the option to undertake a Certificate II Health Support Services or a Certificate III Health Services Assistance.

Completion of the courses provides them with the foundations to work in the health,

aged and community care sectors in a wide variety of roles. The program is

designed to give students the ability to develop an understanding of

medical terminology, anatomy, communication and team

work, and establish a solid foundation on which to build their healthcare career after Year 12.

For many students, studying healthcare at high school opens their eyes to the wide range of careers available to them.

With Mater Education, they have an opportunity to apply

to enter our Diploma of Nursing program. It’s a hands-on program which allows students to gain practical experience in our world-class simulation facility, along with workplace placement in a variety of care settings, including our Mater Health facilities. Mixed model study is available where online learning is meshed with one day per week on campus at Mater South Brisbane.

There are several other pathways people can take to enter the healthcare workforce through Mater Education.

These include Certificate III courses in Health Administration, Pathology Collection, Allied Health Assistance and Individual Support. As outlined by Jobs Queensland, nurses, aged and disabled carers, and nursing support/personal care roles will be in high demand in the coming years, making Mater Education the ideal place to take the next step towards your future career.

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If you’re interested in finding out more, go to matereducation.qld.edu.au or call our Student Services team on 1300 070 350. ••

matereducation.qld.edu.au

1,247

565 682

International


QTAC

The Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) is a non-profit organisation that provides undergraduate and postgraduate tertiary entry and application services for 16 of the 20 major universities and tertiary education institutions in Queensland and northern New South Wales. QTAC is funded entirely by student application fees and the Queensland Government.

Starting for the 2020 cohort, QTAC is also responsible for calculating Queensland students’ Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks for high-school graduates. This change accompanies a complete overhaul of the senior schooling system from the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority, bringing Queensland in-line with the rest of Australia’s high-school and university entry systems.

Queensland Undergraduate Applicants Semester One 2020

Year 12 Non-Year 12

Gender Male Female Other Total Male Female Other Total

19 and under

9,350 12,445 26 21,821 2,849 4,672 14 7,535

20-24 33 51 - 84 3,469 5,592 30 9,091

25-29 1 4 - 5 1,392 2,144 10 3,546

30-34 - - - - 769 1,359 1 2,129

35-39 - 1 - 1 451 935 2 1,388

40-44 - 1 - 1 147 413 - 560

45-49 - - - - 238 621 1 860

50+ - - - - 152 345 1 498

Total 9,384 12,502 26 21,912 9,467 16,081 59 25,607

Other = 26

Year 12

21,912

9,384 12,502

Other = 59

25,607

9,467 16,081

Non-Year 12

www.qtac.edu.au

International

Male Female Other Total

565 682 - 1,247


Non Year 12Male Female Other Total2,707 7,769 16 10,492

10.57% 30.34% 0.06% 40.97%2,153 6,687 17 8,8571,436 2,816 21 4,2735.61% 11.00% 0.08% 16.69%1,413 2,807 18 4,2381,122 1,116 1 2,2394.38% 4.36% 0.00% 8.74%1,128 1,141 1 2,270

623 1,314 2 1,9392.43% 5.13% 0.01% 7.57%

520 1,048 2 1,570702 1,077 9 1,788

2.74% 4.21% 0.04% 6.98%615 923 7 1,545792 929 5 1,726

3.09% 3.63% 0.02% 6.74%788 933 4 1,725939 211 0 1,151

3.67% 0.82% 0 4.49%884 228 0 1,112599 98 1 698

2.34% 0.38% 0.00% 2.73%586 100 1 687282 215 0 497

1.10% 0.84% 0 1.94%278 219 0 497164 325 3 492

0.64% 1.27% 0.01% 1.92%170 336 3 50999 208 0 307

0.39% 0.81% 0 1.20%89 201 0 2902 3 0 5

0.01% 0.01% 0 0.02%2 4 0 6

9,467 16,081 58 25,6078,626 14,627 53 23,306

InternationalMale Female Total

565 682 1,247

First Preference Applications And Offers

Current Year 12ASCED Field of Interest Male Female Other TotalHealth 1st Preferences 1,751 4,250 1 6,002

% of 1st Prefs 7.99% 19.40% 0.00% 27.39%Offers 1,695 4,329 1 6,025

Society and Culture 1st Preferences 1,124 2,550 4 3,678% of 1st Prefs 5.13% 11.64% 0.02% 16.79%Offers 1,244 2,858 6 4,108

Management and Commerce

1st Preferences 1,377 1,161 1 2,539% of 1st Prefs 6.28% 5.30% 0.00% 11.59%Offers 1,539 1,304 1 2,844

Education 1st Preferences 369 909 3 1,281% of 1st Prefs 1.68% 4.15% 0.01% 5.85%Offers 400 952 3 1,355

Creative Arts 1st Preferences 754 1,065 10 1,829% of 1st Prefs 3.44% 4.86% 0.05% 8.35%Offers 769 1,103 10 1,882

Natural and Physical Sciences

1st Preferences 1,471 1,670 3 3,144% of 1st Prefs 6.71% 7.62% 0.01% 14.35%Offers 1,447 1,664 3 3,114

Engineering 1st Preferences 1,475 305 2 1,782% of 1st Prefs 6.73% 1.39% 0.01% 8.13%Offers 1,600 347 1 1,948

Information Technology 1st Preferences 594 89 2 685% of 1st Prefs 2.71% 0.41% 0.01% 3.13%Offers 651 102 2 755

Architecture and Building 1st Preferences 339 261 0 600% of 1st Prefs 1.55% 1.19% 0.00% 2.74%Offers 363 290 0 653

Mixed Field Programmes 1st Preferences 30 53 0 83% of 1st Prefs 0.14% 0.24% 0.00% 0.38%Offers 32 54 0 86

Agriculture and Environmental

1st Preferences 100 187 0 287% of 1st Prefs 0.46% 0.85% 0.00% 1.31%Offers 102 199 0 301

Food, Hospitality and Personal Services

1st Preferences 0 2 0 2% of 1st Prefs 0 0.01% 0.00% 0.01%Offers 0 2 0 2

Total First Preferences 9,384 12,502 26 21,912Total Offers 9,842 13,204 27 23,073

QTAC participating institutions

QTAC currently processes applications and issues offers on behalf of the following 16 institutions:

UniversitiesAustralian Catholic UniversityAustralian Maritime CollegeBond UniversityCentral Queensland UniversityGriffith UniversityJames Cook UniversityQueensland University of TechnologySouthern Cross UniversityThe University of QueenslandUniversity of New EnglandUniversity of Southern QueenslandUniversity of the Sunshine Coast

TAFETAFE Queensland

CollegesChristian Heritage CollegeGriffith CollegeSAE Creative Media Institute

“The future is bright because we are in it.”

YUNGBLUD

YMCA SPRINGFIELD LAKES COMMUNITY CENTRE53 Springfield Lakes Blvd, Springfield Lakes Q 4300 p: 07 3288 2292e: [email protected] f: YMCASpringfieldLakesCommunityCentre

YMCA SPRINGFIELD LAKES COMMUNITY CENTREYOUTH ADVISORY GREATER SPRINGFIELD

“The future is bright because we are in it.”

YUNGBLUD

YMCA SPRINGFIELD LAKES COMMUNITY CENTRE53 Springfield Lakes Blvd, Springfield Lakes Q 4300 p: 07 3288 2292e: [email protected] f: YMCASpringfieldLakesCommunityCentre

YMCA SPRINGFIELD LAKES COMMUNITY CENTREYOUTH ADVISORY GREATER SPRINGFIELD


YAGS (Youth Advisory Greater Springfield) is an initiative of YMCA Springfield Lakes Community Centre. YAGS brings together young people aged 15-25 years old who live, study, or work in the Greater Springfield Area: Augustine Heights, Brookwater, Springfield, Springfield Central, Springfield Lakes and Spring Mountain.

Youth members are given a voice and empowered to undertake projects for the betterment of young people in the area. Members lead discussions about the issues and matters that are affecting them.

YAGS was established in 2019, and the initial committee members have been hands on in shaping and developing future projects that matter to youth members. Since the establishment, YAGS have helped develop the activities and programs to be provided at Springfield Central Community Centre, have helped shape projects that the YMCA will undertake in the youth space, have organised boredom buster online trivia games during COVID-19 and an R U OK Day Movie Night. It is from the initial planning of YAGS, that the idea of a Greater Springfield Job Fair was raised.

YAGS are a committed committee of youth who are:

• passionate about youth issues and want to be hands on in making a difference

• keen to advocate for themselves and others on issues that matter and are important to youth

• keen to be involved in developing and participating in projects and events that are relevant to youth members and to increase youth participation.

If you would like to know more about YAGS, how they can work with you or their input on youth issues in Greater Springfield please send an email to: [email protected] or check them out on Instagram @ymca_yags

www.springfieldlakescc.org.au

Artist impression of boutique Brisbane Lions stadium at Springfield Central.Artist impression of boutique Brisbane Lions stadium at Springfield Central.


INFRASTRUCTURE

The ReserveCurrently in development. A new facility that will bring community, sports therapy and entertainment opportunities.

www.lions.com.au/news/560392

Springfield Central Station Park ‘n’ RideThis project will create more parking spaces for the Springfield Central station. It will also improve safety and security for people in and around the station precinct. The construction tender was released in mid-2020 and is scheduled to be awarded in late 2020 with construction to follow.

www.tmr.qld.gov.au/projects/Springfield-Central-Park-n-Ride

PROPOSED: I2S - Ipswich to Springfield Public Transport CorridorThe Ipswich Central to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor (the Project) will provide an essential connection between the Ipswich City Centre and Springfield Town Centre via the Ripley Town Centre and Redbank Plains.

The Project will also deliver a regional link to Brisbane, offering residents access to more jobs and services. The Ipswich Central to Springfield Central Public Transport Corridor is approximately 25 kilometres in length and is proposed to include the construction of a heavy rail line and nine stations.

www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/about_council/corporate_publications/ipswich-to-springfield-transport-corridor


SUMMARY

The opportunities to meet current demand, ensure that jobs are required to be filled in the health and education sectors – accounting for over 50% of positions needed – with retail, information technology and business-related careers making the majority of other roles up for grabs.

There is mounting anecdotal and reported evidence that students of 2020 have been weighing options for careers they know could benefit the economy and recovery from the pandemic. There is already a rationale being applied to one of servicing a functional role in society that is needed.

This may mean putting initial and even long-held desires on hold. However, we live in a society where it is now common to have had several careers with many positions over numerous jobs, in our presenting working lifetime. We have access to study, skilling and training options like never before. There are support mechanisms within institutions and with employers that can allow for integrating study while we work.

We have entered the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which enables opportunities to explore, apply and embrace technological advancement into areas previously not known or with barriers to safety or viability through conventional processes.

There are local economies driven by progress in micro-business and entrepreneurialism. Whole new career classifications have been officially released recently. These new positions, which did not exist until recent years have gradually earned recognition as definitive occupations.

Our presentation of data has shown that we still have a significant under-representation of females in predominantly traditionally male occupied roles and vice versa.

Despite the improved awareness of this notion in both education and employment within the wider community. There is perhaps a disconnect in the true application of the mindset needed to continue to introduce change at the institutional levels required.

We strive to meet the gap for our Indigenous population and have yet to set tangible and meaningful targets to see this goal to achieve the progress it deserves.

An approach at the level of our early to secondary education can integrate numerous nationalities and cultures but we still need to improve the support necessary to better enable a broader outcome more practical and appropriate to the sensitivities of cultural background where this is concerned.

Some educators are working towards this within our schools in the region and in general, though we are looking to the endemic system-wide application that could occur and help integrate across all levels of the education to the employment cycle.

Whatever your position as a soon to finish school-completer, recent school leaver, or indeed young adult yet to establish the next stage of your career path, thank you for reading and we trust we have given all some food for thought.

That we have provided something learned of our greater education system that can be applied to the pursuit of employment. ••


Courses

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About vocational education and training (VET)

Career information

VET Pathways

Recognition of existing skills and experience

Overseas qualification recognition

Support for specific groups

International students

About apprenticeships and traineeships

Start an apprenticeship or traineeship

School-based apprenticeships and traineeships

Managing the apprenticeship or traineeship

Incentives, costs and other financial information

Advice and support

Information sheets, forms, policies and procedures

For supervising registered training organisations

Australian Apprenticeship Support Network

RESOURCES

Queensland Government www.qld.gov.au

Department of Employment, Small Business and Training desbt.qld.gov.au

Support for Jobseekers / Employment and Jobs

desbt.qld.gov.au/employment

Training and careers / Apprenticeships and traineeships

desbt.qld.gov.au/training

Student Guide: Be work smart workbookdesbt.qld.gov.au/training/training-careers/courses/studentguide

2020 School Leaver’s Guide

desbt.qld.gov.au/training/training-careers/career

Life & High School Advice | We the Differents

Finishing year 12 but not sure what’s next? That’s actually OK. Dropped out and want to go back? Feeling overwhelmed? You’ve got this!

www.wethedifferents.qld.edu.au

Jobs Finder Connect with jobs from over 200 recruitment agencies.

Queenslanders whose employment has been impacted by COVID-19 and are now looking for work, can register their details, location and skills to be matched with suitable job opportunities by professional recruitment agencies.

www.jobsfinder.qld.gov.au

Business Queensland The official portal for Queenslanders and Businesses looking for information on starting a business, running business or industries.

www.business.qld.gov.au

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Australian Government www.australia.gov.au

Jobs HubIn this rapidly changing jobs market the Australian Government is supporting businesses and those Australians looking for work.

Assistance for Job Seekers and Employers.

www.dese.gov.au/covid-19/jobs-hub

Job Outlook – Your guide to Australian careers

Job Outlook can help you make decisions about study and training, your first job, or the next step in your career.

joboutlook.gov.au

Springfield Regional Jobs Committee

P 07 3812 4144 E [email protected] W www.springfieldrjc.org.au

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