Careers

VU Block Model

Commencing in 2018, Victoria University has introduced the Block Model to its undergraduate students. Unlike the standard university model where students juggle multiple subjects at once over a semester, at VU, students get to focus on one unit (subject) at a time. They complete each unit over a four-week ‘block’. Students typically finish their block on a Friday and receive their results on the following Monday, taking away uncertainty and a long wait for results.

With students being able to focus on a single unit at a time, they have small classes with a high level of teacher support. Prompt assessments ensure students have the opportunity to address any issues, or seek support, before commencing the next unit.

One of the greatest benefits of the Block Model is flexibility. Most units are available morning, afternoon and at times, in the evening, in multiple blocks throughout the year. This means students can choose what units they study and when, across the ten blocks throughout the year, to fit in with their work and family commitments outside of university.

Find out more about this revolutionary approach at VU Block Model

Careers in Focus - Animal Attendant or Trainer

You can work as an Animal Attendant or Trainer without formal qualifications, however, a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course in companion animal services may be useful.

Tasks:

teaching animals to obey verbal and non-verbal commands and addressing behavioural problems
training animals to accept riders and pull vehicles
training animals to perform in competitions
bathing, cutting, combing, blow-drying and styling pets' coats, clipping their nails and cleaning their ears
inspecting, preparing, cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining comfortable animal cages and enclosures
transporting food, filling water troughs and feeding animals according to their individual needs
maintaining animal health records, treating minor injuries and reporting serious conditions to Veterinarians
exercising and playing with animals, answering visitor questions, and transferring animals between enclosures by leading or carrying them
dusting and spraying insecticides on animals and immersing them in insecticide baths, to control insect pests

WHAT IS AVERAGE WEEKLY PAY? - $986

WHAT IS FUTURE GROWTH? – Moderate

https://joboutlook.gov.au/occupations/animal-attendants-and-trainers?occupationCode=3611 for more information.

** Information taken from joboutlook website**