The Short Course Centre of Victoria University offers a wide variety of short courses to the general public as well as to business and industry. Comprising some 11 campuses across Melbourne, including three in the Melbourne CBD, our customised state of the art facilities, combined with industry leading facilitators mean that a Victoria University Short Course is one that will help you to:
- upgrade your business and computer skills;
- gain credits for your next qualification;
- take the first step towards a new job; and
- have fun learning a new hobby.
Download our Semester 2 (July-December) 2008 Short Course Guide.
To download our Semester 1 (Jan-July) 2009 Short Course Brochure, click on the following hyperlink 
Semester 1 Short Course Brochure (198KB)
This document requires Adobe Acrobat Reader - click here to download a free copy of this software. Depending on your internet connection, this may take a few moments to download. Please be patient. Alternatively to request a printed copy, please call
9919 7920 and ask to have one mailed to you.
To download an enrolment form only, click on the following hyperlink Semester 1 Short Course Form (79KB)
Corporate Training and Development
Victoria University also provides customised learning and development workshops to meet your organisation's specific requirements. These courses can be presented at our state of the art training facilities across Melbourne, or in-company at your workplace. We can deliver courses for your company in:
- Negotiation Skills
- Demystifying Project Management
- Finance for Non-Finance Managers
- Risk Management
- Effective Sales Management
- Selling Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Minute Taking Skills
- Business Writing
Let our industry experienced consultants and presenters lead your next learning and development initiative.To learn more about how we can tailor a learning and development solution for your business, contact the Manager of the Short Course Centre on
9919 7920 today. To download our capability document, click on the following hyperlink
Corporate Training and Development Short Courses (318KB)
Course Status & Cancellations
Please refer to the Course Status Update section below for all course cancellations or rescheduled information prior to enrolling.
Courses by Subject Area
To view a course fact sheet (
PDF format) click on the hyperlink below.
Courses with an * are subject to GST
BUSINESS/MANAGEMENT
Accounting/Bookkeeping Introduction to MYOB (34KB) Advanced MYOB (35KB) Basic Bookkeeping (34KB) Finance For Non Finance Managers (29KB)
Management Demystifying Project Management (35KB) The New Supervisor (31KB)
Communications Business Writing Skills 1 day (35KB) Minute Taking Skills (34KB) Assertiveness in the Workplace (32KB) New Course for 2009 !
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Food Safety Food Hygiene Level 1 Basic (35KB) Please check below Course Status Update for availability Food Hygiene Level 2 and 3 Supervisor (38KB)**Prerequisite: Level 1 Basic Course
Hospitality Responsible Serving of Alcohol (43KB)
Police Entrance Exams Police Program Flier (71KB)
**Note: There is a cut off date 2 weeks prior to the exam. You must enrol before this date to be eligible to sit the exam**
The Victoria Police has strict entry requirements. Please ensure prior to enrolling in either the preparation course or exam, that you investigate your eligibility. Download the summary PDF below for more information or call the Victoria Police career centre on 13 20 01 or visit the Victoria Police web site at www.police.vic.gov.au. Please do not contact the University in regards to your exam results. These will be forwarded to you by Vetassess approximately 14 working days after the exam.
Next available dates for the Victoria Police Entrance Examination;
Police Entrance Exam 30 January 2009. Registration Closing date is the 16 January 2009
Police Entrance Exam 6 March 2009. Registration Closing date is the 20 February 2009
Police Entrance Exam 15 May 2009. Registration Closing date is the 01 May 2009
Police Entrance Exam 10 July 2009. Registration Closing date is the 19 June 2009
PLEASE CHECK BELOW COURSE STATUS UPDATE TO SEE WHETHER COURSES OR EXAM DATES ARE FULL.
Office Professional Medical Office Introduction (33KB) This course runs on demand. Please phone to place your name on a waiting list. Medical Terminology Introduction (38KB)
Beauty Beauty Therapy Orientation (22KB) Look Good Fashion Make Over (15KB) Grooming for School Students (27KB)
Make-Up MakeUpBasic (41KB) Bridal MakeUp (49KB) Fashion Photographic Make-Up (39KB) Basic Hairstyling Techniques for Make Up Artists (44KB)
**Please Note: If you have never completed Make-Up before it is recommended you start with Make-Up Basics first which is the core unit and then undertaking the Bridal Make-Up Course. As these are short courses, at the completion of the course you will receive a Statement of Participation Certificate.
In addition to the course fee, participants are required to purchase their own make up kit. Additional cost per student of make-up products / kit ranges approximately $450, includes brushes and manual required on Week 1. All these items are available from the Retail Shop, Ground Floor, City King Campus, 225 King Street Melbourne.Telephone 9919 7834 or 9919 7835.
Modelling Introduction to Modelling (27KB)
Electrical Test and Tag (32KB) Please check below Course Status Update for availabilty. New date has been added for 10 Sept 08.
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COMPUTING
Internetworking Cisco CCNA and CCNP Modules (33KB)
Microsoft Certification Courses - Content to come for these courses
MCITP - Configuring & Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure. New Course 2009!
MCTS - Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client. New Course 2009!
ITIL ® Service Management - Content to come for this course
ITIL® Service Management Foundation V3. New Course 2009!
If you would like information on when these courses will commence please click on the hyperlink above Semester 1, Short Course Brochure. If you are after course content please contact the Electrotechnology department on 9919 8700.
Multimedia
Advanced Flash - Pushing Flash to the next level. Content to come. New course 2009!
Introduction to Computing Introduction to Computers Lvl 1 (32KB) Introduction to Computers Lvl 2 (32KB)
Introduction to Microsoft Office Introduction to Microsoft Office Word (31KB) Introduction to Microsoft Office Excel (32KB)
Introduction to the Internet & Email Introduction to the Internet & Email (31KB)
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DIY AND LEISURE
* Photography
Introduction to DSLR Cameras. Content coming soon. New Course for 2009!
Surfboard Construction Surfboard Construction (20KB) This course runs on demand. Please phone to place your name on a mailing list.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Massage Introduction to Massage (31KB) Ayurvedic Massage (22KB) Aromatherapy For Therapists (41KB) Manual Lymphatic Drainage (22KB)
PSYCHOLOGY
These workshops are suitable for the Development of Health Care Professionals Becoming a supervisor (53KB)
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Need Information about other university courses?
For all TAFE, undergraduate and postgraduate course information, please contact The Student Contact Centre on 9919 6100 or visit the courses information web page by clicking here.
For all general University enquiries, contact the Victoria University switchboard on 9919 4000.
Short Course Brochure
The Short Course Guide is distributed twice yearly in January (Semester 1) and July (Semester 2) and can be obtained from the Short Courses Centre at (03) 9919 7920.
Payment
Payment for Short Courses can be made by credit card by either telephone/fax, or in person at The Short Course Centre at 225 King Street Melbourne or a Student Service Centre. (Note: There is no Student Service Centre at the Queen Campus. You will need to complete an enrolment form for the courses you wish to enrol in. Payment in full must accompany the enrolment form at least 10 days prior to course commencement.
The Short Course Centre does not issue invoices. Anyone 15 years or older is eligible to participate in a Short Course. There are no pre requisites unless specified. To avoid disappointment, please enrol without delay as courses fill quickly. The Short Course Centre reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a course if insufficent numbers occur.
There are no concessions available with any Short Courses.
A confirmation letter along with a Tax Invoice will be sent to you within 7 days of registration once payment has been received. We accept the following credit cards. Bankcard, MasterCard and Visa. We are unable to accept AMEX or Diners Club Cards. Please make all cheques or money orders payable to Victoria Univesity. For our terms and conditions, including our refunds, transfers and cancellation policy, please see our short course enrolment form attached to our Short Course Guide. which can be downloaded from this page.
Our Mail Address
Short Course Centre
Victoria University
PO BOX 14428, Melbourne Vic 8001
Phone 9919 7920
Fax 9919 7927
Short Course Centre Opening Hours
9.00am-5.00pm Monday to Friday.
Course Status Update
Courses Currently Full
Additional / New Courses Scheduled - Enrolling Now!
Cancelled Short Courses
Rescheduled/Changed Short Courses
VPL300 ITIL ® Service Management Foudation V3 has been swapped from 25 Feb to start on the 9 Mar-11 Mar. Location to be advised.
Campus Maps - Where do I need to go?
To view a campus map, click on the following hyperlink http://www.vu.edu.au/home/Campus_Maps/
Interested in becoming a Short Course Facilitator?
Victoria University Short Course Centre invites suitably qualified and experienced teachers and trainers who may be interested in delivering short courses to download an Expression of Interest Form.pdf (67KB) . The minimum qualification required to deliver Short Courses is a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment. If you have new or interesting ideas for a short course not currently offered, please send in the first instance a written proposal to The Manager, Short Course Centre Victoria University PO BOX 14428, Melbourne City Vic 8001.
We would appreciate your feedback
Don't see a course you would like to do. Please call or write to us and let us know what else you would like to see offered. Please include days of the week, course name and campus location/s.
CONTACT US
Victoria University Short Course Centre
225 King Street Melbourne
Phone (03) 9919 7920
Fax (03) 9919 7927
This web page was last updated Monday 15/11/08.
