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Technical and Trades Innovation

Students nailing weatherboards onto a house

Building Construction students

The Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation brings together trades, post-trades and para-professional education in areas of skill shortages including engineering, information technology, electrical, building and construction industries, and personal services. Technical and Trades Innovation delivers through five Schools:

Courses and programs

Technical and Trades Innovation programs are highly regarded by industry for their flexible approach to skills development. We integrate theory with practical application. We maintain strong links with industry and our staff work in a range of company operations.

  • nationally accredited courses ranging from Certificates 1-4, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas
  • skills development for pre-apprentices, apprentices and trainees and currently employed people
  • labour market retraining programs.

Latest News

  • Apprenticeships get a kickstart at VU. Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard announces at Victoria University’s Werribee Campus last Friday a Federal Government grant of $100 million for a new Apprentice Kickstart program ...
  • Table represents iconic partnership. A VU-designed and built table now graces the Western Bulldog's boardroom ...
  • Home Sustainability Partnership. The School of Construction Industries has commenced delivery of a Home Sustainability Assessment course ...
  • Design links Denmark and VU. Denmark's most recognised furniture maker, Erling Christoffersen, is the recipient of the prestigious Victoria University/International Specialised Skill Institute International Fellowship ...

Contact us

Sunshine campus

EJ Whitten Building

Faculty Office,
Sunshine Campus
Location: 1.061, Level 1, EJ Whitten Building, Sunshine.
Phone: +61 3 9919 7119
Fax: +61 3 9919 7220

Page last updated: Monday 8 February 2010