Studying Div 2 at Mayfield in Melbourne

Hi,

I didn't do a traineeship, but worked with people who did the Mayfield program, and was always jealous of them! They seem to get good support and good wages etc. Although this is quite a few years ago. But I always thought that if I had my time again, I would have done the traineeship.

Hi

I have just completed my Div 2 with Mayfield, finished in September 2008 - 2 yr traineeship .

Hi Lissnz

I was thinking of applying but I missed the cut off for the Vetassess test I think the last one was 19/2 for the April intake. I have 3 kids under 6 and was thinking traineeship would be good.

Is there a different dates for the Vetassess test for the July intake. Also are you applying for the governement funded positions or full fee paying. I was thinking of applying to Chisholm part time for their July intake. Thinking I had missed the Mayfield intake.

Talk soon
Anth

Hi Mel

Thanks for that. I have mailed my application to Chisholm Berwick (South East) today for July intake. Might send off to Mayfield for July intake. I also can't afford their fees so would need a funded spot.

I will look at RMIT not sure of where their campus is. If I can travel as little as possible it would be good.

Do you think Traineeships would be easier or just the course? Not sure what to do.

Cheers
Anth

Hi Mel

I got a call today from Chisholm say that part time is only offered at the start of the year and did I want full time. Am going to consider it as she said it was 3 days a week at school comparded to part time which is 2 days a week. I am not sure what I will do yet as she could not even tell what days it would be.

Will look in ACU. Traineeship sounds good.

Keep me posted with you appliction. Good luck
Anthea

hi,

my sister and i are also looking into Div 2 courses this year- mid year intakes. mainly at RMIT and possibly at Box Hill TAFE (although i have a feeling Box Hill arent govt funded based on previous years enquiries...but this year the website is unclear as to whether its fee paying or govt funded). both are unable to give any info till around April as to whether they will actually run courses.

RMIT is 24hrs p/wk full time (12mths) or 12 hrs p/t (18mths), so basically i think thats 3 days f/t or 2 days p/t. Someone asked about where RMIT is, theyre in Bundoora, so North East.

I know everyone has their own opinion on it, but we arent really keen to do traineeships as in general the money is not great, and its a hard slog doing a traineeship in a nursing home. it would be great if the traineeship was in an acute setting though. a few years back i saw an ad for one of the city hosp's who were wanting applications for Div 2 traineeships.......but have never seen it again unfortunately. ive worked in aged care previously as a PCA (was studying Div 1 at the time but had to withdraw after 1st year for personal reasons) so im not really interested in going back into aged care (although im well aware you have to do placements in aged care for the course - which is fine). would probably consider it if i ever heard again of an acute setting traineeship- that would be fantastic.

Michelle, congrats on getting into the course!

cheers, Jules

Hi there

Michelle congratulations on getting into Mayfield. What was the Vetassess test like. Did it have the droplet rate question on it. I have been told that they have got another intake in July for traineeships and I was considering that, but I can only afford the funded spots at Mayfield. Is Mayfield finding you a job.

Jules I have applied to Chisholm fulltime and the said it was 3 days a week but do you know how much out of school study is required for RMIT full time? I am still deciding if I can fit everything in (school, Kids and work).

Cheers
Anth

Anth,

just on the out of school hours....... dont be too scared by what the TAFEs tell you.

Both Uni's and TAFEs ALWAYS over estimate the amount of extra work you will have to do 'on your own time'. of course you have to be prepared to work hard and do any extra stuff thats required- but having done various courses at both uni and TAFE, its never as bad as they make it out to be.

Yes there might be times when its harder than at other times..... and yes you absolutely have to be commited and work hard all the way thru, and yes you have to try to be as organised as possible and use your time wisely. but dont let the '2hrs every nite' put you off too much. id be very, very, surprised if you actually ended up doing 2 hours of homework every nite for the duration of the course.

Jules

Hi again Anth

Was just thinking and yes the droplet rate one was on it. It was something like how many drops in a period of time if the packet held ..... and then you had to work it out. I think it was one of the ones i was flustered on at the time, but realise how easy it would have been now.

Hi Anthea

I got the job before i knew i got into the traineeship, it was a case of wishful thinking and hoping lol. Im not to sure if you can work some where else or if it has to be in aged care . I know when it comes time for placements that i wont have to do the aged care part then , i will do acute care , mental care etc.

Umm essays from what i can remember there was a 3 part one on advising some one to give up a bad habit and some general questions. The other part was a nursing questionaire, multiple choice at least.

There would be more info sessions later in the year , i just wasnt sure about the ones for April.

I havent started work as of yet, i have to wait until the traineeship starts but the place i got the job at is going to keep my shifts until then , which i am thrilled about.

If you want to my email is michellepinchin@gmail.com

Let me know how you go