Karalianne Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 basically I'm 19 years old and me and my family are moving to Brisbane this June (2014). I am slightly worried about emigrating as I am unsure about the education opportunities for me, I would love a career in childcare specifically in children with learning disabilities but have no current qualifications. Is there opportunities for me to study to gain qualifications? or would it be more beneficial for me to stay behind and gain qualifications in the UK. thank you :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeM Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 basically I'm 19 years old and me and my family are moving to Brisbane this June (2014). I am slightly worried about emigrating as I am unsure about the education opportunities for me, I would love a career in childcare specifically in children with learning disabilities but have no current qualifications. Is there opportunities for me to study to gain qualifications? or would it be more beneficial for me to stay behind and gain qualifications in the UK.thank you :laugh: Hi Karalianne. Do you have your A Levels? If so, you don't need to do anything extra (i.e. you won't need to go to school or a vocational college to 'top-up' your qualifications) in order to go to University. All Universities in Brisbane (that I'm aware of) offer degrees in education (for example Early Childhood Education, Primary, Secondary, Middle Years) I, myself, was 18 when I moved to Brisbane in 2010, just after finishing my A Levels. I currently study Secondary Education here. If you haven't taken or are not currently taking A Levels in the UK, TAFE courses are a great option - highly practical and good employment outcomes. If you'd like any further advice, reply here or PM me Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeM Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Further to that - I noticed you mention you would like to work with children with disabilities. Most Universities have majors available that you can take, in the area of special education for working with children with disabilities in varying age groups. I'm aware UQ has one, and I've heard of a good one at Griffith, though it's also possible to do your Undergrad and then do a postgrad diploma or masters that specialises in 'special education'. There's heaps of options. A friend of mine is also working part time as a teacher aide in a local high school while doing her undergrad Secondary Ed. degree at Uni, teacher aides work with students with disabilities in the classroom alongside the teachers. Some cases (particularly in private schools) you need to be qualified to a certain level and have experience but sometimes you'll find schools willing to punt on undergrads (sometimes more a case of who you know, rather than what you know, as with many things in Australia) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo18anna Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Hi Luke hope you don't mind another question? I noticed you said you arrived in oz when you were 18.....was this with your parents, on their PR visa?? If so how did you find it moving straight after ALevels? This is hopefully one of the options we have.... My daughters are considering either a year out working then uni in either oz or uk or straight into uni. One wants to do teaching degree either maths or PE so you may have more information on this and my other daughter is certain she wants to be a vet! I know I will have to pay fees up front. Suppose I am just wondering how easy the process is at this age etc?? And interested how you have found it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeM Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Hi Luke hope you don't mind another question? I noticed you said you arrived in oz when you were 18.....was this with your parents, on their PR visa?? If so how did you find it moving straight after ALevels? This is hopefully one of the options we have.... My daughters are considering either a year out working then uni in either oz or uk or straight into uni. One wants to do teaching degree either maths or PE so you may have more information on this and my other daughter is certain she wants to be a vet! I know I will have to pay fees up front. Suppose I am just wondering how easy the process is at this age etc?? And interested how you have found it? Hi Yes this was with my parents on a PR visa. To be honest it wasn't an issue for me as I wanted to move. I wasn't really sure what I was going to do when I got here, but I knew I wanted to move so I guess that probably made it easier. I had 8 months break between finishing A levels and starting at University. You just need the A Level certificates to be able to apply - the tertiary admissions centres don't accept "Statement of Results" as official, as they're not final results. Entry requirements will be different for every University and each State/Territory, but, the cost will be the same unless you choose a private University e.g. Bond University. It can be confusing at times, but if you know what you want to do (i.e. which course and which state you'll be living in) then aside from the obvious up-front cost, it won't be too hard to work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo18anna Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 thank you Luke That sounds easy enough, my daughters what to move too but we are waiting til they finish school now although this wasn't the original plan, it seems to be the best for them at the moment. I am hoping we will get our PR visa some time this year. Good luck with your studies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeM Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Best of luck with the visa. If your daughters can get A Levels before you come out, you're in a much better position. GCSEs and AS level don't stand up for anything here. They either need the A levels, or to do year 11/12 or TAFE here to stand the best chance. If you need to know anything do feel free to post or PM to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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