Trades College

Victoria University has a strong and continuing commitment to the trades sector. The Trades College is focused on the delivery of apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, skills recognition and other programs tailored to industry needs.

Our programs are highly regarded by industry for their innovative approach to skills development. We offer:

nationally accredited courses ranging from Certificates I to IV
skills development for pre-apprentices, apprentices, trainees and current workers including short courses
skills recognition (recognition of prior learning) including skills assessments for Permanent Migration (GSM and ENS) and Temporary Worker Visa 457 visas
tailored workforce development for enterprises both nationally and internationally.

In 'Trades College':

Through our employer engagement, we have redesigned our approach to apprenticeship pedagogy and now offer flexible learning delivery options and new assessment practices which include relevant task-based projects. Bringing together competencies into projects mean higher quality, complex training that develops skilled job-ready graduates.

We are a leader in the development of trades education products including higher level apprenticeships and pathway opportunities into the Victoria University Colleges.

Our facilities

The Trades College building

The Trades College construction program is based at our Sunshine campus home of the brand new $44 million state-of-the-art industry training facility.

The 6 Green Star rated building will be an example of environmental design excellence, incorporating the latest renewable energy, water preservation, solar design and temperature technologies to reduce VU’s carbon footprint. The building has been developed to be flexible and adaptable so that it can be modified to meet training needs, industry demand and emerging technologies. This includes equipping the workforce of the future with green skills, through innovative teaching and materials but also through the sustainable nature of the building itself.

The Trades College is positioning itself as a leader in research, policy and practices that will transform future apprenticeships and trades training.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Take your chance and earn while you learn! An apprenticeship or traineeship offers you a great opportunity to continue your education and training while being employed. Each of our program areas offer apprenticeship programs.