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Construction Trades

Construction Trades

Become a bricklayer, carpenter, electrician, carpenter, shopfitter, locksmith, painter or plumber.

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Bricklaying
Carpentry
Electronics and Electrical
Furniture and Cabinet Making
Joinery Shopfitting and Stair Building
Locksmithing
Painting, Decorating and Plastering
Plumbing Services
Waterproofing

Study Bricklaying, Carpentry, Electronics and Electrical, Furniture and Cabinet Marking, Joinery, Shopfitting and Stairbuilding, Locksmithing, Painting and Decorating, Plumbing and Waterproofing.

Study as part of an apprenticeship or choose a different pathway.
“The career development and practical physical skill development that I’ve had through my studies has helped sculpt the person I've become.”
Karl Russell
Certificate III in Cabinet Making (Furniture Making) MSF31113

Upcoming info sessions

Have a chat with our highly experienced course advisors who can help you navigate your many career options.

Wed 4 August - 1:00PM
Locksmithing (Session On Campus) - Heidelberg Campus
Wed 11 August - 2:00PM
Fabrication -Engineering Pathways (Session on Campus) - Heidelberg Campus
Wed 25 August - 2:00PM
Fabrication -Engineering Pathways (Session on Campus) - Heidelberg Campus

Trades News at Melbourne Polytechnic

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New Scholarship from Melbourne Timber Legends Provans

New Scholarship from Melbourne Timber Legends Provans

The families behind Melbourne institution, Provans Timber and Hardware, have announced the donation of an annual award and scholarships to give back to the city’s trade industry which has long supported them.

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Epping local blitzes Worldskills Regional Bricklaying competition

Epping local blitzes Worldskills Regional Bricklaying competition

In 2019 eyes will turn to Russia, not for the FIFA World Cup, but for the 45th Worldskills Competition.

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Students and Teachers Travel to Zambia to Lend a Hand

Students and Teachers Travel to Zambia to Lend a Hand

A Zambian Children’s Orphanage is a long way from Melbourne, but cooperation and mutual respect united cross-continent neighbours.

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The rise of the tradie in ever-expanding Melbourne

The rise of the tradie in ever-expanding Melbourne

Melbourne is growing at a rapid rate – it seems like everywhere you look now there are roadworks, level crossing removal, tunnelling, major projects, and so much new housing.

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