From the Careers Department
From the Careers Department

Careers & VET Coordinator
Year 12 Taster Days at Flinders University
Taster Days are designed for Year 12 students, to get a taste of the study area you’re interested in at Flinders.
Leading academics have created hands-on experiences in areas such as:
Visual Effects and Entertainment Design, Film and Television, Performance, Media and Communication, Archaeology, Engineering, IT, Forensics, International Relations, Surveying, Law, Criminology, Interior Design, Business, Medicine.
You will have the opportunity to speak to teachers, learn from current students, enjoy a free lunch and work in and tour our state-of-the-art facilities.
Who should attend?
Anyone:
- Wanting to get a taste of Uni life
- Still deciding between different courses and careers
- Keen to meet their teachers
- Interested in discovering pathways
- Wanting to hear from industry experts
- Excited to check out our campus and cutting-edge facilities
Bookings can be accessed here: Taster Days at Flinders – Flinders University
SATAC key dates – A reminder for Year 12 students
Tuesday 30 September 2025 | SATAC applications should be submitted by this date to avoid a late fee |
Tuesday 30 September 2025 | Final closing date for Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine (including Bonded Medical Program), Dental Surgery, Oral Health and Veterinary Bioscience at Adelaide University. Late applications not accepted. |
Friday 10 October 2025 | Closing date for Bachelor of Clinical Science Medicine/Doctor of Medicine at Charles Darwin University (including required documentation) |
Monday 1 December 2025 | Equal consideration deadline for Semester 1 courses. Applications must be submitted and paid for by this date to be guaranteed equal consideration for selection. |
Monday 1 December 2025 | Closing date for Performance (Acting), and Performance (Directing) at Flinders University. Late applications may not be accepted. |
Monday 1 December 2025 | Closing date for Clinical Sciences, Midwifery and Nursing at Charles Darwin University. Late applications may not be accepted. |
Monday 5 January 2026 | Change of preference deadline for Semester 1. |
Thursday 15 January 2026 | Mid January offer round. Offers will be emailed by 9am. |
TAFE SA Information Sessions
To help you make the right study choices for the career you want, TAFE SA holds free course information sessions. Information sessions are generally held around the application period.
Attending an information session allows you to meet with the teaching staff, learn more about a course and where it can lead you, discuss study options, find out about the application process and ask course-related questions. Many information sessions are held on location, so it’s a great chance to check out TAFE SA’s outstanding training facilities. Online sessions are also available for your convenience.
You can see what’s available here: Information Sessions
VET courses for 2026
A reminder that any students interested in taking a VET course in 2026 should speak to Mrs Stephenson in the Careers Centre ASAP. Applications are now open with many courses filling quickly.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) refers to education and training programs that focus on providing people with the practical skills, knowledge, and qualifications they need to perform specific jobs or trades.
Key Features of VET:
- Practical focus – Training is often job-specific and skill-based.
- Workplace relevance – Courses are designed in collaboration with industries to meet labour market needs.
- Flexible pathways – It can lead directly to employment or provide a stepping stone to higher education.
- Qualifications – Outcomes may include certificates, diplomas, or licenses to practice a trade.
- Industries covered – Includes fields like healthcare, hospitality, construction, IT, business, hair and beauty, automotive, electrotechnology and many more.