Construction Trades
Become a bricklayer, carpenter, electrician, carpenter, shopfitter, locksmith, painter or plumber.
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.
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Trades News at Melbourne Polytechnic
Kawaljeet forges her future in waterproofing
The very first woman to complete a waterproofing qualification at Melbourne Polytechnic, Kawaljeet Kaur is ready to start up her own business in the field.
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How to get started in Construction Trades
Tradies – they’re in demand, they’re skilled and knowledgeable, they build, create, repair and improve (and they can also make a lot of money) So how do you do become one?
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Carpentry students building street libraries for local community
Street libraries foster community spirit and encourage recycling and reuse – and Melbourne Polytechnic students are joining the movement, building a series of street libraries to place around all campuses.
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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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