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Get a trade skill under your belt. We offer a range of practical courses in building and construction, hospitality, beauty, plumbing and more to get you started in a sector with real job openings.
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Courses in trades
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Bachelor of Business
BBNS | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years
Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
NHCM | Undergraduate - Bachelor Honours Degree (embedded) | 4 years
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)
NHEC | Undergraduate - Bachelor Honours Degree (embedded) | 4 years
Bachelor of Architectural Design
NBAD | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years
Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)
HCOP | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 4.5 years

VU stories

Darren Barnes.
Winning at welding
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade MEM31922
"During my time with VU I gained the opportunity to enter the WorldSkills Australia competition twice, in the welding category. In 2014 I finished 10th in Australia and in 2016 I finished 3rd."
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Bryce Williamson.
Prize-winning plumber
Certificate III in Plumbing CPC32420, Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services CPC40920
"The resources at VU are excellent and I’ve received so much help from the staff - it’s a great place to study. "
The resources at VU are excellent and I’ve received so much help from the staff - it’s a great place to study.
Bryce's story
Ellie Mcevoy.
How Ellie's making it in the film industry
Diploma of Screen and Media CUA51015 (Specialist Make-up Services specialisation)
"As a result of my placement I got a job working on the Oscar Nominated Film, Lion, and consistent employment in the TV and Film industry ever since."
As a result of my placement I got a job working on the Oscar Nominated Film, Lion, and consistent employment in the TV and Film industry ever since.
Ellie's story
Jacinta Sapwell
Jacinta's interest in electronics helped forge a career
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician UEE30820
"The best thing about VU TAFE courses is the quality of teaching. The teachers are all very happy to help you out and enjoy sharing their knowledge."
The best thing about VU TAFE courses is the quality of teaching. The teachers are all very happy to help you out and enjoy sharing their knowledge.
Jacinta's story

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