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Launch your career in the manufacturing and engineering industry with courses at Victoria University Polytechnic. Our courses provide you with the skills you need to start your career. You’ll gain strong practical and theoretical knowledge to ensure you are work ready. Our courses combine classroom studies, industry projects, site visits and industry simulation.
You’ll learn in our $44 million state-of-the-art facilities at our Sunshine Campus. This sustainable training facility has a six-star green rating and provides modern high-tech labs and dynamic workshops spaces.
You’ll learn from teachers who have valuable industry contacts and the latest industry-standard skills. You’ll also develop links with industry and professional experience. Doing your course with VU Polytechnic means you’ll get the hands-on learning to be job-ready when you graduate.
All manufacturing & engineering courses
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Engineering
- Certificate II in Engineering Studies 22470VIC
- Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) MEM30219
- Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade) MEM30319
- Certificate IV in Engineering MEM40119
- Certificate IV in Industrial Automation and Control UEE43220
- Welding for Beginners THAAN
- Mechanical Fitting for Hobbyists THAAU
Jacinta's success story

“The best thing about VU Polytechnic is the quality of teaching. The teachers are all very happy to help you out and enjoy sharing their knowledge.
"Since most have been out in the industry in which they teach, they have a better understanding of what is expected out in the field which is very helpful to students.”
– Jacinta's story