Pathways questionnaire

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Questions

1. Do you know what field you’d like to work in?​

     Yes - Continue on to question 2

     No - Complete employment goals activity sheet 

     Answer questions and build a profile at https://myfuture.edu.au/  

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   2. Do you know what you need in order to get a job in this field?

     Yes - Continue on to question 3

     No - Spend time exploring the requirements of the jobs you’re interested in at        https://www.skills.vic.gov.au/victorianskillsgateway/Pages/Home.aspx?Redirect=1#/SitePages/Home.aspx  

 

   3. Are there requirements for the job (e.g. qualifications) that you do not have?

     Yes - Spend time researching and planning:

• Certificate/diploma courses at https://www.skills.vic.gov.au/victorianskillsgateway/Pages/Home.aspx?Redirect=1#/SitePages/Home.aspx

• University courses at https://www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au/

• Planning to get a car licence at https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/

       Under 21 and need a supervisor? https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/licences/your-ps/get-your-ps/preparing-for-your-licence-test/l2p- learner-driver-mentor-program

• Industry licences/cards

       Heavy vehicle https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/licences/licence-and-permit-types/heavy-vehicle-licence/how-to-get-a-heavy-vehicle-licence

      White card/construction https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/construction-induction-training-white-card

      Forklift http://forkliftlicenseguide.com/government-funded-forklift-licence

• First Aid certificate www.australianfirstaid.com.au

• Working With Children Check http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/

Police Check https://auspost.com.au/police-checks

     No - Continue on to question 4

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   4. Have you checked that you are suitable for a particular job?

     Yes - Continue on to question 5

     No - Spend time exploring the personal requirements and conditions of a particular job you’re interested in https://joboutlook.gov.au/A-Z.aspx

 

   5. Are there any other barriers/things that might stop you from getting work in this field?

     Yes - Explore barriers:

     Language, literacy and numeracy

     Lack of experience - To search for volunteer positions in your field of interest go to: https://govolunteer.com.au/

     Health

     Family commitments

     Confidence

     No - Continue on to question 6

 

   6. Do you have experience or a non-Australian qualification in this field and want to get it recognised?

     Yes - For information on recognition of skills and prior learning go to: https://liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au/work/overseas-qualification-unit

     Or enquire with a TAFE or university about receiving ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’     https://skills.vic.gov.au/victorianskillsgateway/Employers/Pages/Recognition-of-Prior-Learning.aspx

     Then complete question 7

     No - Continue on to question 7

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   7. Do you have any other questions?

     Yes - Speak to your pathways guidance worker

     No - For help with planning, speak to your pathways guidance worker and/or complete this exploration project to help you plan for the           future

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