Trades

Hone your skills through hands-on trades training, taught by teachers who hold industry relevant qualifications.

Learn hands-on skills in our multimillion-dollar, high-tech facilities at our Sunshine Campus.

If you're joining us for an apprenticeship, you'll finish up with real project experience to back up your practical learning, so you can confidently apply for your dream job.

Browse our trades courses

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VU stories

Paris Doehmann
Keeping signs & graphics alive
Certificate III in Signs and Graphics CPC30216
"This signwriting apprenticeship came up and I thought, ‘This sounds way more exciting than sitting in a classroom and doing more exams.’"
This signwriting apprenticeship came up and I thought, ‘This sounds way more exciting than sitting in a classroom and doing more exams.’
Paris's story
Mark Thistlewhite.
Taking the plunger
Certificate III in Plumbing CPC32420, Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services CPC40920
"My training with VU Polytechnic was fantastic. The staff are skilled, knowledgeable, experienced and ready to help."
My training with VU Polytechnic was fantastic. The staff are skilled, knowledgeable, experienced and ready to help.
Mark's story
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