Individual Pathway Plan

Name: Mikhail Acebo

Section 1: Personal profile

My Values
-Diligence, consistently high effort for every given tasks and work.
100% attendance for every sessions and class.
- Resilient attitude of bouncing back from problems. Learning from
mistakes and implementing alternative strategies of approaching the
same problem.
-Strong Morals and Ethical values directing my attitudes and actions.
Ranges from confidence at work, peer interaction, work attitude and
productivity.
-Valuing learning and knowledge. I always try to see the value of
application of knowledge to any situations beyond the textbook.

My Interests
Physical exercises, 30 minutes at home both aerobics and lifting e.g.
bicep curls, shoulder workout etc.
Wide-ranging of social issues affecting the community, ethics and
environment.
Interest in reading and writing. Article writing, essays and stories on
issues of cultural diversity, religion
Extracurricular activities public speaking, Interact Club, mock trials
and debating.
-Reading books mainly of fictional variety, around Science Fiction and
Fantasy genres.
- Drawing - art, fan art, abstract art and Mathomat illustrations.

My Skills (work/home/school)
-Organisation: always bringing the required resources and materials
before work. Highly conscientious of meticulous preparations of tasks,
resources and deadline for work.
-Communication - addressing my concerns and seeking advice at
home or school. Delegating tasks and informing others when in
teamwork.
- Learning skills of practical, theoretical and innovative ideas.
Connecting links between each areas of knowledge and implementing
it for appropriate situations.

My Abilities
-Self-reflection: Always meditating between actions I take and the
consequences. Important as in every action I do, a considerable
amount of time is spent on thinking before implementing course of
action.
-Planning and structuring of daily activities prioritising work. Listing
priorities needed for work. Also comes with evaluation for
improvement in performance, removing irrelevant steps and details as
well as alternative methods.
- Public speaking I am naturally adept in able to communicate with
large audiences whether information, entertainment or discussion.

Improvements
Concise writing I write too much irrelevant details in my work and I
need to improve on it should my grades and writing skills advance. I
can improve this by practice papers on essays and short answers.

Improvements
Self- Control I lose control easily leading to bursts of fits, anger or
profanities when I see things dont meet my expectations. To improve,

Expand vocabulary through learning dictionary to summarise

sentences succinctly and precisely.

I need to visit the Chaplain or School Psychologist again to learn and

practice self-control techniques. I also have to practice Mindfulness
again to release feelings of guilt and anger from me.

My achievements
-Certificate of Excellence: 7 As from 7 subjects in 2014.
-Received no letters of concern and lots of letters of
commendation.
-Lost 5 kg and still maintaining it. Now trying to maintain
constancy if time for exercise is untenable at some times.
-Certificates for extracurricular and volunteering. Particularly
at Next Generation Programs, Mock Trials, Public Speaking
and Debating.
Post-secondary courses I am considering and
ATAR/results required
Agricultural Science-80.00 ATAR
Conservation Biology- WACE Maths 2C/2D
or Mathematics 3A/3B or 80.00 ATAR.
Environmental Science- 80.00 ATAR and WACE Maths
2C/2D-3A/3B.
Finance- At least WACE Mathematics 2C/2D but
recommended WACE Mathematics 3A/3B
Genetics- at least WACE Maths 2C/2D or 3A/3B WACE
Mathematics and Chemistry.
Surveying- At least 70.00 ATAR, English competency and at
least 2C/2D Mathematics.

My Subjects
English
Chemistry
Biology
Mathematics Applications
Career & Enterprise

My Grades
A
A
A
B
A

Applied Information Technology

Volunteer Experience (eg. St Johns Ambulance, Red

Cross, Clean up Australia day)
Clean Up Australia Day volunteering of picking up rubbish,

Community / Cultural / Sports Activities (eg sports and coaching,

refereeing, youth groups)
Operation Samaritan shoeboxes twice at years 2012-2013 donating materials

Areas I could improve

-Working faster. This is a problem left over from lower school of taking things
at a time and much assistance from teachers. Must improve it to meet the
demands of upper school in Years 11-12.
-Stronger resiliency to prevent relapses from failures stopping my way of
achieving. I am very critical of myself that perfectionism gets way into my goal
setting whenever a task is too daunting to deal with.
-Coping with stress and anxiety, always maintaining a positive outlook no
matter what the task given or the circumstances.
- Distractions whether from Macbook or phones inhibiting my learning.
-Getting an average 8 hours sleep or more so Im more focussed for
tomorrows school

Manna Inc. being part of a cleaning time at kitchen, St. John

Ambulance Certificate for performing CPR and breathing.

for third-world children at south-east Asian countries, Mock Trials and

Debating as inter-school competition for domination at the rankings.

Employment area

Option

(Or specific job)

Surveyor

Employability skills required

Communication dissemination of information on land measurements, analyses and

negotiating between stakeholders, clients and landowners required.
Problem Solving Using Mathematical models and measurements measuring potential land
development. Teamwork to solve problems and adapting to the situation as require.
Technology be able to use extensive and technical surveying equipment like the camera,
tripod and computer modellings of land potential for development.

Values and attitudes required:

Work ethic always working hard, smart and efficient management of work to maximum
productivity and minimal costs.
Adaptability working in different range of environments, working for different clients;
working alone or in teams.
Self-Motivation Desiring to succeed and willing to learn in everything. Establishing and
consolidating professional reputation.

Training or qualifications required:

At least 70.00 or more ATAR for most Universities to pick up the course.
Studying Mathematics 2C/2D (Maths Applications)
English competency 50% or more.

Useful websites and information:

Curtin University
UWA
Murdoch University
Spatial Sciences Institute

Next step to get this job:

Finish WACE exams and obtain 70.00 or more ATAR to study the course in Curtin for 4
years full time or part time. Finish studying English 2C/2D and Mathematics Applications
2C/2D with high grades to meet the courses essential requirements. Next, study Bachelors
Degree of Surveying 4 years full time in Curtin University at Bentley Campus. Finally, apply
for HECS loan to help me manage my study expenses. Pursue post grad course Master of
Science (Geospatial Science) for about 2 years full time. Then apply for Spatial Sciences
Institute membership for professional networking.

My Learning Style
Take the online Gardiners Multiple Intelligence Quiz to determine your preferred learning style:
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks3/ict/multiple_int/questions/choose_lang.cfm
My preferred learning styles are: (write your score out of 20 in the box)

17 Visual (Spatial) you prefer using pictures, images and spatial understanding
18 Aural (auditory-musical) you prefer using sound and music
20 Verbal (linguistic) you prefer using words, both in speech and writing
19 Physical (kinaesthetic) you prefer using your body, hands and sense of touch
17 Logical (mathematical) you prefer using logic, reasoning and systems
19 Social (interpersonal) you prefer to learn in groups or with other people
19 Solitary (intrapersonal) you prefer to work alone and use self-study

Short Term Goals

What are your dreams?

Short term goal 1 Learning (Education Short term goal 2 Job and Work
and Training)
Exploration

Achieve a minimum of 70 ATAR to gain UNI entry.

Work experience at Surveying firm during the

summer holidays.

Pass WACE exams.

Maintain high B or A grades
Applications, Chemistry and Biology.

in

Maths

By when?

Achieve by the end of December 2016.

By February 2017, work experience in Surveying

firm completed.

Why is this important to you?

The only realisation that I could get a solid

foundation on career pathways and opportunities
is if I possess a well-rounded education and the
right necessary qualifications if I ever have the
chance of getting in to the scientific community.
Includes essentials of possessing employability

Because of the complexities of todays work and

economy, the necessity for working relationships
and people to navigate your way to your chosen
career is increasingly becoming more important.
While skills and talents are main components in
your self-promotion, other people who can

skills picked up in learning as well. Good Science

grades and Maths grades especially if I am to
make it through as a surveyor.
Need UNI degree to be a surveyor and therefore
need ATAR to get into UNI straight after school.

What do I need to do to get there? Attending tutoring to help me accelerate my

promote and use their influence to support are

equally important. No one succeeds without the
help of others, and through networking with
Professional
Surveyors,
Lecturers
and
Counsellors I would be able to develop and
maintain a career in Surveying.

Visit the Spatial Sciences institute to obtain

performance by hiring the Academic Task Force.
information about the working conditions and
Forming study groups from friends and classmates tasks as a Professional Surveyor.
at their own home for collaboration and peer advice
for cooperation. Find time at Before School, lunch Applying to surveying firms in Perth expressing
Time and even After School for a couple of minutes interest in career in order to be accepted in work
experience practices.
to finish homework and take notes. Take more
practice tests and exams for extra preparation in
Networking: asking questions and interviewing
times of assessments and tests. Look up study
professional Surveyors, Engineers or Firms.
guides and online websites for study skills and
revision tips applicable whenever preparing for
assessments.

What might get in the way?

Plenty of distractions like computers, video

games, music and noise outside of my room.
Additionally, my part-time job in the weekend may
slow down my commitment, which means part of
my energy and concentration is spent on my job
and relatively little on my schoolwork. Another
worrying problem I have to mind is my
increasingly demotivated attitude. The weight of
stress, need to succeed and thinking about my
future has placed too much burdens on my mind
that I spend more time actually worrying than
actually studying.

Family and work commitments, since this kind

of activity is more done on leisure time, no doubt
I will be forced to take priorities. Plus, the
reluctance of even taking the idea of job
explorations as way too matured for me at this
stage. I felt that I still lack the necessary
knowledge and skills on how to start on career
building in the first place.
Firms not willing to take you on.
Competition from other people trying to take
your place.

Who can help me to achieve my Teachers, students and tutors are people that Ask professional Surveyors and Surveying firms
have the sufficient expertise and knowledge that in Perth about the working conditions, values and
goal?
could assist me in my study. Additionally, I could
seek the help of past year 12 students, asking for
their habits like past exam papers, selective
reading and practice questions that I could take
into consideration and apply to my study
techniques to help me improve my scores in tests
and exams.

practices in surveying.

How will I reward myself when I Join University Volunteering Club or a religious Buy new workboots, hard hats and leather jacket.
youth group enriching my university experience Buy new high-tech camera used in Photography
reach this goal?
and create new networks for me.

studios.

Long Term Goals

What are your dreams?

Long term goal 1 Learning (Education and Long term goal 2 Job and Work
Training)
Exploration
Take up a Bachelors Degree of Surveying in Curtin Apply in WA Govt. Dept. of Lands
University 4 years full-time or part-time and 2 years working as a Professional Surveyor.
further as a Master of Science (Geospatial
Science).

By when?

4 years full time or part-time as an undergraduate

studying Surveying in Curtin University. A further 2
more years full-time studying Master of Science in
Geospatial Science.

4 months or even a year after University

graduation of my Bachelors Degree in
Surveying before going back to Curtin to
take up a Masters Degree in Surveying.
Or take up to 6 years after studying
Surveying
at
University
both
undergraduate and postgraduate if I
study first before seeking employment.

Why is this important to you?

Surveying is the most practical, interesting and

increasingly demanded in Australia. In addition,
Surveying is a highly specialised field; working with
high-tech equipment like cameras, laser scanning,
satellite imagery or even computer modelling,
which interests me. Surveying also has a high rate
of employability, as students are able to find jobs
within 4 months of their graduation. After feeling
dissatisfied
with
environmental
science,
conservation biology and genetics as they dont fit
with the kind of career Im looking for, Im settling
for Surveying on the basis of practicality and
extensive outside work rather than cooped inside in
offices or laboratories.

What do I need to do to get there?

1st Achieve 70.00 or more ATAR
2nd Meet course prerequisites complete Maths
Applications and attain high score 50 or more in
English competency.
3rd Apply At Curtin University.
4th Attend Surveying lectures, tutorials, workshops.
5th Complete all Surveying assessments.

Like in social commitments, maturity

plays a big part to signalling my
independence and about time to really
find my role in how I may contribute to
society. In addition, our parents would be
counting on my brother and I to take part
into securing our future to repay their
efforts. A passion for science and social
issues to contribute to research I
considered It highly important for me. I
consider myself an active member of the
community, trying to contribute for the
greater good.

First, I do a Bachelors Degree in

surveying for 3-4 years in Curtin
University Part-Time and secure my first
job as a Surveyor in Government or
private sectors. After saving enough
money and garnering sufficient work
experience, Ill go back and pick a
Surveying Major for 1-2 years as
employment
competitive
advantage.
Then, seek professional membership
within Spatial Sciences Institute and
accreditation by the Royal Institution of
Chartered Surveyors to obtain contacts

6th Look for work experience opportunities

7th Take up IT classes and workshops to improve
computer literacy skills useful in operating
equipment and computers used in Surveying.

and networks. I would then use my

contacts to gain employment in WA Dept.
Of Lands as Surveyor to work in some of
the State projects like mining or estate
property development.

What might get in the way?

Anxiety has been a biggest fear on my part; I will

often lack self-esteem of trying to do things
affecting my productivity and the extent I can
handle challenges. Worries present an obstacle as
well, projects that needed a long-term time for
completion conflicts with work that needs to be
done immediately. Plus, with the overwhelmingly
amount of work from many subjects as if dumping
every piece of work that cannot be completed inclass. Priorities in studies can only concentrate on
those tasks that are more important than others. So
time is lost for other subjects that may need
improving upon.

Having already completed my Bachelors

Degree and my Masters in Master of
Geospatial Science in Curtin University,
obstructions that could block me in my
employment is competition from other
graduates trying to take my place in
applying
for
Western
Australias
Department of Lands as a Professional
Surveyor. Another problem that could
hinder my employment is the industry
projections and labour forecast on
Surveying. For example, a recession in
Surveying labour could mean a
decreased
need
for
employment,
significantly reducing my employment
chances in Surveying.

Who can help me to achieve my goal?

Being already at University, I would have to rely in

mutual cooperation with other Surveying students
that would help me study and answer my questions
while I help them in return. Other sources of help I
could ask the University Lecturer and other
Instructors for questions about Surveying and other

Approach Spatial Sciences Institute,

meetings and associations on the
Surveying and Engineering industry.
Attend job fairs such as Careers Expo
and Skills West expo for information on
diverse types of work. Approach different

tips in studying Surveying.

organisations like Government, Public

Sectors like CSIRO or Private such as
Construction companies.

How will I reward myself when I reach Save up money for 4-5 years working as a Buy a LEGO construction set and a huge
Surveyor before seeking a holiday leave, going telescope. Buy a Warhammer 40,000 7th
this goal?
back to the Philippines to enjoy a vacation.

Edition army Starter Imperial Guard

Army Faction.

Affirmations
I believe this plan is realistic and suitable for me because:

The goals short-term and long term Ive addressed is now more practical and addresses appropriately the situation in terms of my finances, education and
skills.

My career options reflect changed circumstances, as Im no longer considering Journalism or Religious Ministry as possible careers. Instead, Im
considering Genetics/Biotechnology, Surveying or Environmental Science as feasible vocations. For practical reasons, Im choosing Curtin University to
study at since its close to my home and I save transport costs instead of going to UWA or Murdoch Uni. By learning Genetics/Biotechnology, I can have
the advantage of knowing water resource management or environmental assessment impact, all integral information in Environmental Science. Since the
courses are compatible with each other, I can do Environmental Science as a double degree to complement my knowledge in Molecular Genetics.

Besides Genetics, I consider also Surveying - covering mapping, land development and hydrography all units useful in studying Environmental Science.
Both courses have limited requirements of needing standard English knowledge level met and expected level of Math attained, which is around within my
level of skill and knowledge. Since all three are STEM fields, I expect many employment opportunities possible as part of Australias radical Ideas Boom
economy. Other short term and long-term goals like saving money, taking responsibility and career networking helps me to make a smooth transition from
learning to work over the years. It will help me to form the necessary mindset and attitude to cope with the challenges of advancing careers and managing
work-life balance.

Parent suggestions and encouragement for my plan:

Mainly what they want for me is really a good education that I perform to the peak of my ability. This entails that I do not need to get A grades from all
across subjects but what I can do to my best. Another word of advice they have provided is the critical factor within the time frame, mainly that the goal I
have established is well within the grasp of time that can be achieved. My parents also mentioned of the gradual progress in learning and developing
skills, that I start from the bottom to progress my way to the top through diligence and talents. It doesnt have to mean of always starting from the lowest
level, but at the level of ability that I am comfortable with to begin progress upon. The final last piece of advice is that of learning. They have told me to
value the worth of learning of knowledge and skills in-school or out-school. At all opportunities, seek the occasion to learn and apply the knowledge learnt
to know you have known it. For them, time management, doing your best, development progression and learning makes up a crucial portion of my career
development if I am ever successful in finding a job.

My parents advised me to take a pragmatic and practical approach in my career development. They advised me to take courses that assure employment
instead of wasting years of learning that cannot promise to earn money. A good portion of my career life would therefore be spent in helping them as I
could just switch careers midway in my life once Ive managed their financial difficulties.

Teacher suggestions and encouragement for my plan:

Mr. White, Head of Mathematics Department:

Stick to at least studying Mathematics 2C/2D or Mathematics Applications as the minimum requirement of mathematical knowledge and skill required for
Surveying. In Curtin, there are 5 subjects that you must do that are necessary to do while a 6th subject is free of your own choosing. I recommend picking
a Math subject to complement your study of Surveying by improving and maintain your Math knowledge to the level required by the course.

Ms. Jo-Hanson, Former Yr. 12 Biology Teacher:

Because Molecular Genetics/Biotechnology has no essential requirements, it is best to study as well as you can on subjects you already have: Biology
and English. Additionally, you can take the initiative to self-study by purchasing textbooks or books covering topics of Biotechnology, Genetics or
Molecular Biology to give you additional skills and knowledge you can use to bridge your skill gap if you want to study this course.

Ms. Murray, Maths Applications Teacher:

As long as you meet the minimum requirements, you are well fine into studying Surveying Course. If you wish to study Surveying at Curtin University, I
recommend visiting the University during August where they hold their open days where you can talk to other people and inquire additional information
about Surveying if you wish to study it in University.