At Melbourne Polytechnic, we offer a range of trades within the building and construction industry. Courses range from pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships and non-apprenticeships with pathways to further study. We can also enrol you in individual units to enhance your skills in the workplace, upgrading your knowledge within the building and construction industry.

Melbourne Polytechnic have; state-of-the art facilities for all trades, strong links to associations, employers and suppliers, state and nationally recognised courses on offer, dedicated industry experienced teachers who will guide and mentor you through your course, flexible delivery to suit your work-life situation, specialist support programs run by members of the community.

Courses Available within the CONSTRUCTION TRADES industry:         

Bricklaying

• Certificate III in Bricklaying Blocklaying – Apprenticeship
• Certificate III in Bricklaying Blocklaying – Non-apprenticeship
• Certificate II in Building and Construction
  • Bricklaying Pre-apprenticeship

Carpentry

• Certificate III in Carpentry
• Certificate II in Building and Construction
  • Carpentry and Joinery Shopfitting Stairbuilding

Electronics and Electrical

• Certificate IV in Energy Management and Control
• Certificate III in Electrical Fitting
• Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
• Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-Vocational)

Furniture and Cabinet Making

• Certificate III in Cabinet Making
  •  Furniture Making Apprenticeship
• Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways/Certificate II in Building and Construction

Joinery, Shopfitting and Stairbuilding

• Certificate III in Joinery
• Certificate III in Shopfitting
• Certificate II in Building and Construction
  • Carpentry and Joinery Shopfitting Stairbuilding

Landscape Construction

• Certificate III in Landscape Construction – Apprenticeship

Locksmithing

• Certificate III in Locksmithing – Apprenticeship
• Certificate II in Engineering Pathways – Locksmithing

Painting and Decorating

• Certificate III in Painting and Decorating – Apprenticeship
• Certificate II in Building and Construction – Painting and Decorating

Plumbing Services

• Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services – Operations Stream
• Certificate III in Plumbing
• Certificate II in Drainage
• Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)

Waterproofing

• Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing

Length

We offer courses from certificates (apprenticeships & non-apprenticeship options) and diplomas. Courses range from 6months up to 4 years.

Careers in Trades

At Melbourne Polytechnic, we offer a range of trades within the building and construction industry:

• Bricklaying
• Carpentry
• Wall and Floor Tiling
• Wall and Ceiling Lining (Plastering)
• Plumbing
• Painting and Decorating
• Waterproofing

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