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All Courses

Carpentry Courses, Cabinet Making Courses

Furniture Making
Heidelberg
Short Course - Heidelberg
This popular short course enables participants to use hand tools to construct a simple piece of furniture incorporating a range of basic furniture joints and fastenings.
Certificate III in Carpentry CPC30220
Epping, Heidelberg
Apprentice, Full Time - Heidelberg, Epping
Construct a career in carpentry and plan a path towards owning and running your own business in the trade with a Certificate III in Carpentry CPC30220. Our carpentry teachers will hone your skills in all aspects of construction and essential knowledge of building regulations, with carpentry as the prime focus.
Certificate III in Joinery CPC31920
Epping, Heidelberg
Apprentice, Part Time - Epping, Heidelberg
Connect to Melbourne Polytechnic's Certificate III in Joinery CPC31920 and open the door to your career. Use your precision and eye for detail to create a seamless career in joinery, where you could own your own business, or work for an established timber manufacturer, architect, or reproduction joiner. Your career options will expand when you qualify as a joiner.
Certificate III in Shopfitting CPC30120
Heidelberg
Apprentice, Part Time - Heidelberg
Build a career as a qualified shopfitter with our Certificate III in Shopfitting CPC30120.
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology MSF30322
Heidelberg
Apprentice, Part Time - Heidelberg
Our Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology MSF30322 offers skills and knowledge to become a qualified Cabinet Maker.
Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-Apprenticeship - Carpentry and Joinery Shopfitting Stairbuilding 22614VIC
Epping, Heidelberg
Free Tafe Full Time, Pre Apprentice - Epping, Heidelberg
Build a future in carpentry, joinery, stairbuilding and shopfitting to become the apprentice every site manager wants to employ on a diverse range of building projects.
Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-Apprenticeship 22614VIC (Joinery) / Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways MSF20522 22614VIC
Epping, Heidelberg
Free Tafe Full Time, Pre Apprentice - Epping, Heidelberg
Sit comfortably in your career with our dual-qualification course combining the Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship 22614VIC (Joinery/Shopfitting/Stairbuilding) and Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways MSF20522. Make furniture, doors, windows and stairs, meet industry professionals and progress your career in the joinery or furniture making trades.

Early Childhood Education Courses

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30121
Epping, Preston
Free Tafe Full Time, Part Time - Preston, Epping
This course is designed to develop your understanding of issues relevant to the children’s services sector and to enhance your practical skills needed to deliver high quality care and education to young children.
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care - Non-Traineeship CHC50121
Preston
Free Tafe Part Time - Preston
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50121 provides students with the skills and knowledge to plan and operate educational programs for children based upon their skills and interests.
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care - Traineeship CHC50121
Workplace and Industry, Preston
Free Tafe Traineeship - Preston, Workplace and Industry
The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50121 provides students with the skills and knowledge to plan and operate educational programs for children based upon their skills and interests.
Associate Degree of Early Years Studies
Preston
CSP Full Time, Part Time - Preston
If you’re inspired to work with young children and would like to work as an educator in day care or a kindergarten, our Associate Degree of Early Years Studies is ideal for you.
Bachelor of Education (Early Years and Primary)
Preston
CSP Full Time, Part Time - Preston
The Bachelor of Education provides you the expert knowledge and classroom practice to succeed as an educator in the early childhood and primary setting.
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Preston
CSP Full Time - Preston
Prepare for your career as a kinder and early childhood teacher in children aged from birth to five years.

Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Courses, Welding Courses

Diploma of Engineering Technology - Mechatronic Engineering 22478VIC
Epping, Preston
Full Time, Part Time - Preston, Epping
The 22478VIC Diploma of Engineering Technology (Mechatronic Engineering) is a blueprint for your engineering, drafting and design future. This course offers the perfect introduction into the world of Advanced Manufacturing. Advanced Manufacturing / 3D Printing / Mechatronic / Robotics / Automation / PLCs and microcontrollers.
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade MEM30219
Heidelberg
Apprentice, Part Time - Heidelberg
Our Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade MEM30219 is a specialised trade undertaken as part of an apprenticeship in the engineering industry.
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade - Boilermaking/Welding MEM31922
Heidelberg
Apprentice, Part Time - Heidelberg
The Boilermaking/Welding stream of our Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade MEM31922 is an apprenticeship course that will see you master all heavy fabrication techniques.
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade - Sheetmetal Working MEM31922
Heidelberg
Apprentice, Part Time - Heidelberg
The Light Fabrication stream of Melbourne Polytechnic's Certificate III in Engineering is an apprenticeship course that will see you master sheet metal working techniques that you can apply straight to the job.

Work Education

Animation
Preston
Short Course - Preston
The Animation course is a practical 4 day holiday program that allows participants to get involved in producing a short animated movie.
Textile Art
Preston
Short Course - Preston
Textile Art short course allows participants to explore working with a variety of materials to construct individual artwork projects.
Cafe Culture
Preston
Short Course - Preston
Come and be a part of our 4 day holiday program, Cafe Culture. The course and learn the art and skills of coffee making, refreshments and simple meal preparation. This course gives participants an insight into the cafe industry and other work opportunities.
Life Skills Cooking
Preston
Short Course - Preston
Life Skills Cooking course is a 4 day holiday program. The course will provide participants the opportunity to learn basic cooking skills to help them achieve their goal of leading more independent lives.
Certificate I in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy 22555VIC
Preston
Full Time - Preston
Our Certificate I in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy 22555VIC will help develop your literacy, numeracy and communication skills for the workplace. This training will improve your interpersonal skills and increase your self-esteem and confidence.
Certificate I in Work Education - Ignition Theatre 22566VIC
Preston
Full Time, Part Time - Preston
Are you aged 16 years and above? Do you want to learn life and work skills before you look for a job? Could you be planning to do more study?
Certificate I in Work Education - General 22566VIC
Preston
Full Time, Part Time - Preston
Melbourne Polytechnic's Certificate I in Work Education 22566VIC will help you find your niche. Whether your goal is to go on to further study or to gain employment, we’ll design an individual education program to meet your learning needs.
Certificate I in Work Education - Hospitality 22566VIC
Preston
Full Time, Part Time - Preston
Melbourne Polytechnic's Certificate I in Work Education 22566VIC (Hospitality) will help you find your niche in hospitality. Whether your goal is to do further study or to gain employment, we’ll design an individual education program to meet your learning needs
Certificate I in Transition Education 22567VIC
Preston
Full Time, Part Time - Preston
You may come to us from school. You want to learn independent life skills, gain more confidence and improve social skills to participate in the community or progress to further study after this course.
Certificate II in Work Education - General 22631VIC
Preston
Full Time - Preston
Develop skills in both the classroom and on the job in the Certificate II in Work Education 22631VIC. You’ll learn vocational, job-seeking, teamwork and communication skills. Our qualified advisors and educators will help you respond to a continually changing world.
Certificate II in Work Education - Hospitality 22631VIC
Preston
Full Time - Preston
Develop skills in both the classroom and on the job in the Certificate II in Work Education 22631VIC. You’ll learn vocational, job-seeking, teamwork and communication skills. Our qualified advisors and educators will help you respond to a continually changing world.

Hospitality Courses, Cooking Courses, Baking Courses

Certificate IV in Hospitality SIT40422
Workplace and Industry, Preston
Full Time, Traineeship - Preston, Workplace and Industry
Develop your hospitality skills while gaining understanding of hospitality supervision. The Certificate IV in Hospitality SIT40422 will help you develop strong practical skills and provide hands-on experience and equip you with the knowledge and skills required to gain an entry-level position within this busy, exciting and fast-growing industry.
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Non-apprenticeship SIT30821
Preston
Free Tafe Full Time, Part Time - Preston
Are you interested in carving a career in the thriving hospitality scene? Food is a necessity of life and people with skills in Commercial Cookery can work anywhere from the local pub to top international restaurants and hotels. If you want to gain skills in the culinary industry, our popular Certificate III in Commercial Cookery SIT30821 is the right choice for you.
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Apprenticeship SIT30821
Preston
Apprentice, Part Time - Preston
Are you interested in carving a career in the thriving hospitality scene? Food is a necessity of life and people with skills in Commercial Cookery can work anywhere from the local pub to top international restaurants and hotels. If you want to gain skills in the culinary industry, our popular Certificate III in Commercial Cookery SIT30821 is the right choice for you.
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management SIT40521
Preston
Free Tafe Full Time - Preston
Are you an aspiring head chef or restaurant owner? Our Certificate IV in Kitchen Management SIT40521 provides the ingredients and techniques you need to cook up a tantalizing career.
Certificate III in Hospitality SIT30622
Preston
Free Tafe Full Time - Preston
The Certificate III in Hospitality SIT30622 is a hands-on program designed to provide students with the necessary skills to work in the Hospitality industry.
Certificate I in Work Education - Hospitality 22566VIC
Preston
Full Time, Part Time - Preston
Melbourne Polytechnic's Certificate I in Work Education 22566VIC (Hospitality) will help you find your niche in hospitality. Whether your goal is to do further study or to gain employment, we’ll design an individual education program to meet your learning needs
Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Preston
Full Time, Part Time - Preston
Develop management and leadership capabilities alongside practical based industry skills in the Bachelor of Hospitality Management.
Certificate III in Patisserie SIT31021
Preston
Full Time - Preston
Become the face behind those delectable cake shop and patisserie creations. Our Certificate III in Patisserie SIT31021 will develop creativity and passion for detail as you take the first step in your career as a pastry chef. If you are an Apprentice Pastry cook, or seeking a qualification, or if you simply want a career change, this course is for you.
Basic Food Handlers
Preston
Short Course - Preston
The Basic Food Handlers course is essential for anyone involved in food handling.
Basic Barista Course
Preston
Short Course - Preston
This strong, dark short course on coffee is suitable for beginners and will provide the skills to help you gain employment in a café, bar or restaurant.

Aged Care Courses, Disability Support Courses

Certificate IV in Disability Support - Non-Traineeship CHC43121
Preston
Free Tafe Part Time - Preston
The Certificate IV in Disability Support CHC43121 will prepare you to train and support people with disabilities. Empower people with disabilities to achieve greater independence and community participation.
Certificate IV in Disability - Traineeship CHC43115
Online, Workplace and Industry, Greensborough
Free Tafe Full Time, Part Time, Traineeship - Online, Workplace and Industry, Greensborough
This course has been superseded and is in transition. Trainees will be provided with details of the transition to the current qualification during the traineeship.
Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing and Disability (Traineeship) CHC33021
Workplace and Industry
Free Tafe Full Time, Part Time, Traineeship - Workplace and Industry
Trainees will be provided with details of the transition to the current qualification during the traineeship.
Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing and Disability (Non-Traineeship) CHC33021
Preston
Free Tafe Part Time - Preston
The Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33021 (Ageing and Disability) is a nationally recognised qualification that will give you the practical skills and knowledge to work within the Aged Care sector, to provide a professional level of dignified and meaningful life. Note: Some practical classes may be delivered at Greensborough campus.
Course in Identifying, Reporting and Preventing Abuse and/or Grooming of People With Disabilities 22530VIC
Online, Workplace and Industry
Part Time - Online, Workplace and Industry
Short course targeted to those who work with people with disabilities, including people with psychosocial disability.

Information Technology Courses, Cyber Security Courses, Home Security Courses

Certificate III in Locksmithing - Apprenticeship MEM30819
Heidelberg
Apprentice, Part Time - Heidelberg
Lock up a safe career in Locksmithing! Security is an increasingly important consideration for the community and the Locksmithing industry is constantly evolving to meet the demand for new products, new technology and new methods. Melbourne Polytechnic's Certificate III in Locksmithing MEM30819 has been designed after extensive consultation with industry.
Certificate IV in Cyber Security 22603VIC
Online, Collingwood
Free Tafe Full Time, Part Time - Online, Preston, Collingwood
Cyber Security is the discipline and practice of securing computer systems and networks to protect valuable services, information and data from a variety of threats.
Diploma of Information Technology ICT50220
Preston
Full Time - Preston
Get ahead in your Information Technology career with us. This general ICT course is designed to expose you to the diverse range of job roles within the industry and teaches the key elements of Information Technology.
Bachelor of Information Technology
Preston
Full Time - Preston
Learn specialist skills to work in a range of exciting roles. A career in business-oriented information technology offers the potential for great financial reward and growth, and demands a wide range of skills and knowledge. If a life in business and ICT is for you, enrol in our Bachelor of Information Technology today.

Theatre Courses, Costume Design Courses, Make-up Course

Diploma of Theatre Arts 22598VIC
Prahran
Full Time, Part Time - Prahran
The one-year Diploma of Theatre Arts 22598VIC is designed to train actors and theatre workers who can work as performers and production team members in theatre companies, and in the production of theatre events and festivals.
Certificate I in Work Education - Ignition Theatre 22566VIC
Preston
Full Time, Part Time - Preston
Are you aged 16 years and above? Do you want to learn life and work skills before you look for a job? Could you be planning to do more study?
Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services - Costume CUA50420
Prahran
Full Time - Prahran
Turn your costume-making talent into a career. Our Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services CUA50420 (Costume) prepares you for freelance costume-making work or employment in a variety costume designing and making situations. Create the look and feel of costumes - articulate your designs into visual expressions on the stage.
Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services - Live Production CUA50420
Prahran
Full Time - Prahran
If you have a passion for all the aspects of theatre and live production then our Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services CUA50420 is for you. Our course teaches you what you need to know about lighting, stage/event management, visions systems and theatre sound.
Diploma of Screen and Media - Specialist Make-Up Services CUA51020
Prahran
Full Time - Prahran
Would you like to work on film sets, in TV studios and in the theatre? Discover how our Diploma of Screen and Media CUA51020 (Specialist Make-up Services) can help you exceed your goals. Learn about the transformative powers of prosthetics and special make-up effects.

Visual Art Courses, Illustration Courses, Art Courses

Certificate III in Visual Arts CUA31120
Preston
Full Time, Part Time - Preston
The Certificate III in Visual Arts CUA31120 course is designed to introduce students to a range of art forms and develop skills and confidence in using a range of techniques. The course has a practical hands-on focus where students are provided with highly structured tasks and in-depth instruction by specialist subject teachers.
Certificate IV in Visual Arts CUA41320
Preston
Full Time, Part Time - Preston
Our Certificate IV in Visual Arts CUA41320 will help you build upon foundational artistic techniques and refine your artistic practice. You’ll advance your skills in drawing, illustration, printmaking, painting, design and digital imaging and photography. This broad range of media and processes will help you find your artistic strengths, and is supported by units in art history and professional practice.
Diploma of Visual Arts - Illustration CUA51120
Preston
Full Time, Part Time - Preston
Push the boundaries of your art practice and develop your artistic skills and techniques. Work towards becoming an illustrator or designer in our Diploma of Visual Arts CUA51120 at Melbourne Polytechnic. Be bold and brave – follow your passion, it could lead anywhere.
Diploma of Visual Arts - Painting Printmaking CUA51120
Preston
Full Time, Part Time - Preston
Push the boundaries of your art practice and develop your artistic skills and techniques. Work towards becoming a painter or printmaker in our Diploma of Visual Arts CUA51120 at Melbourne Polytechnic. Be bold and brave – follow your passion. It could lead anywhere.
Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development CUA60420
Preston
Full Time, Part Time - Preston
The Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development CUA60420 is designed to prepare you to make a smooth transition into a professional practice, working in an industry-related role or in a freelance capacity.
Bachelor of Illustration
Fairfield
Full Time, Part Time - Fairfield
Let the Bachelor of Illustration at Melbourne Polytechnic draw you in. Develop your practical skills and knowledge to a high level and engage in research based practice that will enhance your capacity to see the world in a different way. This unique degree also addresses business practice and opportunities for entrepreneurship in today’s creative arts industry

Jewellery Courses

Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design MEM60222
Prahran, Fairfield
Full Time - Fairfield, Prahran
Our Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design MEM60222 is a two year, full-time dynamic course.
Certificate II in Engineering - Jewellery MEM20105
Prahran, Fairfield
Part Time, Pre Apprentice - Prahran, Fairfield
Acquire the strong foundation you need in jewellery making. Turn your designs on paper into pieces of art.
Gem Setting
Fairfield
Short Course - Fairfield
The Gem setting short course assists participants through a structured program of various gem-setting techniques and increase the participant’s technical knowledge and hand-skills base by completing various gem-setting tasks.
Wax Working for Jewellery
Fairfield
Short Course - Fairfield
Are you wanting to bring your Wax Working Jewellery ideas to life? Our Wax Working for Jewellery short course will teach participants a range of wax working skills whilst using wax carving, forming, shaping and joining techniques whilst also learning about the Lost Wax Casting process. This course is suitable for beginners and participants that have some knowledge.
Intermediate Jewellery
Fairfield
Short Course - Fairfield
Our Intermediate Jewellery course provides the inspirational progressive step for participants who have completed the Introductory Jewellery course or who have basic jewellery skills.
Introductory Jewellery
Fairfield
Short Course - Fairfield
Do you have a sparkling desire to handcraft your own jewellery? Our teachers will expertly guide you to develop the basic skills that will get you started on your jewellery-making journey. Learn the techniques of making simple jewellery; filing, fabrication and soldering skills.
Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture - Non-apprenticeship MEM30619
Fairfield
Full Time - Fairfield
Turn your passion for creating beautiful jewellery into a rewarding career.
Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture - Apprenticeship MEM30619
Fairfield
Apprentice, Part Time - Fairfield
Turn your passion for creating beautiful jewellery into a rewarding career. Our nationally accredited Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture MEM30619 runs at our Jewellery Centre - learn techniques, knowledge and expertise from our dedicated teachers.