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Technical Trades Short Courses

Get the skills you need to succeed in your Apprenticeship

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Core skills for your career

Whether you're heading for a career as a Plumber or a Panel Beater, we have the courses you need to succeed in your work and training environments. Get the core skills you need to work safely in the Trades industry, and get ready to hit the ground running in your profession.

Short Courses

Upskill quickly with our Technical Trades short courses. Learn the skills you need to succeed at work, and advance your career.

Short Course in Automotive Refrigeration (SA3AUTOA24)

Tailored for automotive professionals, this program aims to upskill existing tradespeople to obtain the Australian Refrigeration Council's (ARC) Refrigerant Handling License (RHL). 

Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (SACICARD24)

This unit specifies the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work.

RAC - Service and Repair Carbon Dioxide Refrigeration Systems Skill Set (UEESS00156)

This Skill Set is for students who are required to service and repair carbon dioxide refrigeration systems.

Restricted Electrical Workers (Disconnect/Reconnect) Class 1 Course (SA3RELC124)

This course takes students through electrical installation works required to carry out a primary work function relating to a piece of low voltage fixed electrical equipment.

Restricted Electrical Workers (Disconnect/Reconnect) Class 2 Course (SA3RELC224)

This course takes students through the electrical installation process required to carry out a primary work function related to a piece of low voltage fixed electrical equipment.

Journeyman Exam 2024 (SC3JMANE24)

This short course comprises six streams, which cater for VBA exam assessment of the CPC32420 for the Victorian plumbing registration practical assessments.

Short Course in Servicing Type A Gas Appliances (SA4TYPEA24)

This short course provides students with the units required to apply for licencing in certain classifications through the VBA.

VBA Plumbing Exam 2024 (SC3PLLIC24)

This short course comprises 9 streams, which caters for VBA (Victorian Building Authority) exam assessment of the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (CPC40920) for the Victorian Plumbing Licencing assessments.

A booming industry

Trades careers are expected to grow across the board in the next five years. Building, plumbing, concreting, and electrics are each expected to grow by over 6000 new jobs, meaning there's no better time to join the trade industry.