Student work
VU is committed to giving students the best chance to succeed where it counts: in the workplace.
Through Learning in the Workplace and Community (LiWC) our students gain practical work experience in a trade, industry or profession as they study. This page highlights some of the projects our students have completed.
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Cultural and creative industries
Creative Industries offers a flexible, well-resourced, and stimulating learning environment for students. You have the opportunity to learn everything from design, games, multimedia and music to professional writing and editing and performance.
Student work is exhibited at VU Artspace on Level 17 of City Flinders Campus. So if you are in the city, pop in and discover fresh and innovative artwork. The space also hosts touring exhibitions from artists around Melbourne and Victoria.
Gaming
The multimedia and games development program at VU is the best in the country. Our students have been recognised in the prestigious ATOM and AIMIA awards every year since 1999. If you study Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media you can learn how to create your own Flash games. Check out what our students have been working on and play their awesome flash games.
Construction and civil engineering
Students and teachers in the Faculty of Technical and Trade Innovation (TTI) built a Smart House at Sunshine. The house has an 11-star energy rating - more than double the rating required by Victoria's ResCode legislation.
Our best TTI student work is showcased on Skills One, a trade and skill website. Watch VU students build full-size houses in the Carpentry 'live work' video.
Our passion for building extends off land and into the water. Building for boaties showcases the skills earned during the Certificate III and Certificate II in Engineering - Production (Boatbuilding Pre-Apprenticeship).
Manufacturing and mechanical engineering
Students who undertake the engineering course at VU get to build and drive their own race car! This hair-raising project lets you put the pedal to the metal and compete against other universities in the worldwide Formula SAE competition. In 2008 VU crossed the line in 12th position - a great achievement.
If you want your education to run at full throttle, study mechanical engineering at VU.
LiWC student testimonials
As of 2010, nearly all VU students benefit from 25 per cent assessment in Learning in the Workplace and Community (LiWC) - a new VU initiative to ensure our students graduate ready for a great career and a bright future.
LiWC can be done through a job placement, volunteering, simulated learning delivered online or through one of our Health Sciences Teaching Clinics. However you do it, your LiWC experience will count for 25 per cent of your final grade.
Here is what students have to say about LiWC at VU:
Student testimonials
Health
Second-year Bachelor of Midwifery student
Kathryn is doing LiWC at the Royal Women’s, Sunshine and Berwick hospitals
LiWC at L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival
I fell into theatre because my teachers could see how much I loved wigs!
Transport and Logistics
LiWC at FareShare Melbourne
After graduating I went straight into a job with Linfox RDC, one of Australia’s biggest supply and logistics companies.
Cultural and Creative Industries
LiWC at the Royal Melbourne Show
I’m now running a couple of cover bands and I’m a freelance singer. I do a lot of corporate events, weddings, cafes, gigs at Crown.
Engineering and Infrastructure
Final-year Bachelor of Science: Medical, Forensic and Analytical Chemistry,
LiWC at the Department of Primary Industries
Tourism and Hospitality
LiWC at Disney World Resorts
Working at Disney World Resorts has presented new opportunities for Kendal.
Sports and Recreation
LIWC at Cricket Australia
Once I finished my course, I was offered a full-time position in the Game Development Department of Cricket Australia.
Human Services
LiWC with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
When I graduated I was offered – and accepted – a graduate position with the Schools HR Services Unit.
LiWC with Glendale Nursing Home
I’m originally from Eritrea and always dreamed of becoming a nurse and caring for older people.
Education and Transition
LiWC with the Department of Foundation, Community and Indigenous Programs
I realised that teaching was my calling after helping out at my children’s school literacy program.
Financial and Economic Services
LiWC at BSA Partnership Pty Ltd
I have just completed my Chartered Accountant course and have been admitted as a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
Page last updated: Friday 26 August 2011