Develop the tools to work in high-demand industries, with a construction, electrical, plumbing or furniture trade course at Victoria University Polytechnic.
You'll learn hands-on skills in our multimillion-dollar, high-tech facilities at our Sunshine Campus. If you're joining us for an apprenticeship, you'll finish up with real project experience to back up your practical learning, so you can confidently apply for your dream job.
Why choose VU Polytechnic?
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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.
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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.
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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.
Attend a trades tour & application support session
Join our trades tour at Sunshine Campus and/or be guided through your pre-apprenticeship application at VU Polytechnic.
Register to attend a sessionVU Polytechnic is open for on-campus activity. Our priority is always the safety, health and wellbeing of our students, staff and community.
Browse our Trades courses
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Building & construction
- Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship 22338VIC
- Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying CPC33020
- Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) CPC50220
- Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) 22477VIC
- Construction Induction (White Card) TNAAA
- Course in Safe Use of Machinery For Technology Teaching 22454VIC
- Safe Operation of an Elevating Work Platform TNAAH
Carpentry & cabinet making
Civil construction
Electrical
- Certificate II in Electrotechnology 22499VIC
- Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician UEE30820
- Class 1 Restricted Electrical Fault Finding Licence TNCL1
- Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) TNREC
- Restricted - Disconnection/Reconnection of Fixed Wired Low Voltage Electrical Equipment - UEESS00133
Engineering
Plumbing
Master apprentices

Apprentice awards

Chippie champion

Strong foundations
