Manufacturing & Engineering

Get real skills to work in the manufacturing and engineering industry, with an engineering or welding certificate course at Victoria University Polytechnic.

Our courses combine practical learning in well-equipped, modern workshops; classroom studies; industry projects; site visits and industry simulation – to make sure you have everything you need to confidently begin your trade, or advance your hobby.

Why choose VU Polytechnic?

• State-of-the-art facilities

  You'll learn in our multimillion-dollar trades facilities. Modern, high-tech workshops include modelling software, plus labs for concreting, surveying, engineering, soldering and power-systems.

• Connected with industry

  You’ll learn from industry-connected teachers, and develop networks and experience through site visits, industry projects, real work, and industry-endorsed workshops and simulations.

• Innovative, flexible & hands-on learning

  At our Construction Hub, you'll get the hands-on learning and practical experience to back up your learning, and graduate ready to get started in your first trades job.

VU Polytechnic is open for on-campus activity. Our priority is always the safety, health and wellbeing of our students, staff and community.

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VU Polytechnic stories

Expert teachers

"Since most teachers  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 

Winning welder

“During my time with VU I gained the opportunity to enter the WorldSkills Australia competition. In 2014 I finished 10th in Australia; in 2016 I finished 3rd in Australia.”

 Darren's story