We offer customised training with partner organisations. This initiative provides opportunities to improve professional and vocational practice through training delivered at the workplace. Partnerships are highly collaborative and ensure courses are continuously improved for the benefit of the stakeholders.
Effective learning is achieved not so much from simple 'instruction' but from a broader context that promotes learning. On-the-job training allows students to link theory and practice with relevant experience.
Certificate IV in Transport and Distribution (Warehousing and Storage)
Early in 2008, Australia Post and VU's School of Industry Skills Training began negotiations to train a group of existing female workers from Australia Post to become truck drivers (Heavy Rigid licence), to use forklifts and gain the relevant licence and skills to work in a warehouse environment. A skill set of competency units was selected and the program was offered to Australia Post staff.
View the Australian Defence Force courses
The Faculty of Workforce Development has recently commenced "Business Skilling" with the Australian Defence Force. Our successful submission recognises VU as a preferred quality supplier to the Defence Business Training Centre in Management, Administration, Human Resources, Financial Management and Procurement.
Graduate Diploma in Commercial Arbitration
Developed in association with the Australian Institute for Commercial Arbitration, this course is the only postgraduate university qualification available in Australia specifically designed for Commercial Arbitrators and Mediators. Offered by VU's Victoria Law School students learn contemporary practice and challenges, the skills and strategies to meet them, and an understanding of the global and local contexts in which they must operate.
Certificate III Public Transport Customer Service and Compliance
Our partnership with Connex Melbourne provides customised training for the public transport area. Included are Certificates I to IV and Diploma courses, as well as specific rail accredited courses. The delivery schedule is primarily designed to fit with off-peak periods in the industry.
Graduate Certificate in Australian Immigration Law and Practice
Our partnership with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship ensures this customised course is regularly updated to meet the legislative and industry requirements for entry level migration agents.
Certificate IV in Government (Court Services)
This course is designed specifically for court administrators and has been customised with each partner to meet the needs of their workplace. A feature of these partnerships is the use of workplace assessors and the formation of joint governance bodies to manage the programs. Each partner provides a range of learning materials and activities and works with VU to write and implement assessment.
Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality
Our School of Hospitality, Tourism and Marketing have a strategic articulation agreement with Academy Sofitel. Our partnership benefits our students and Sofitel staff looking at undertaking postgraduate studies as part of their management development program.
Page last updated: Monday 4 January 2010
