The Fiji National University (FNU) today commenced a three-day Live Zoom session for high school careers teachers to enlighten them about the wide range of study programmes available for prospective students and minimum entry requirements. The one-hour session also highlighted the various learning and teaching support provided to students and how to navigate the online applications process.
The dedicated Live Zoom sessions scheduled from Tuesday to Friday (October 19 to 22) this week are part of the University’s Virtual Outreach Activities (VOA).
The careers teachers got the opportunity to hear directly from College academics and have their queries answered.
Head of Science Department at Rewa Secondary School, Muni Swastika Shivangini said such sessions are a great way to reach out to teachers and students with critical enrolment and study information.
“The sessions are very important and informative for all of us – parents, teachers and students,” she said.
“Learning about the requirements for each faculty will help me as a Year 13 level coordinator to assist my students in applying and choosing the right pathway. It will help me with guiding the students to choose the right programme looking at the requirements of the courses that they can meet.”
“The presentation on the online application process was detailed and well-timed. I will now be able to help and assist my students with filling the application form,” Shivangini added.
Students completing or have completed Year 12 or 13 also have the opportunity to undergo studies in a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) course at FNU through the 5,000 Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service (TSLS) placements.
Offered through the University’s TVET Pasifika, these courses are Certificate III, Certificate IV and Trade Diploma level qualifications. Students eligible for TSLS-funded studies must have successfully completed Year 12 with a maximum mark of 200/400 or completed Level 1 and II studies from the Technical College of Fiji.
Prospective students can choose from a wide range of TVET courses offered by the University in various fields of study, including Engineering, Medical, Tourism and Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, Fashion and Design, Cooking and Patisserie, Carpentry, Construction, Graphic Arts and Design, Film and Television Production, Hairdressing, Automotive, Electrical and Electronics.
Interested participants can still register and participate in the Zoom sessions during the University’s Virtual Outreach Activities (VOA) this week, from 19th to 22nd October, by emailing outreach@fnu.ac.fj or call the Outreach team on 9317582.
The sessions this week are scheduled for students, careers teachers and those interested in Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programmes.