Technical Trades
Learn the tricks of the trade with our Technical Trades courses and apprenticeships.
Get the skills to get the job done
Get industry-standard training with an apprenticeship or qualification in Technical Trades. Whether you're interested in carpentry, plumbing, or electrotechnology, we have a course for every skill, and we'll help you create a training plan that works for you and your employer. Learn the practical skills you need on the job site, and practice your abilities in our on-campus workshops using state-of-the-art equipment. We have close ties to local industry, and you'll benefit from our network of employers and expert trainers.
Automotive
Bring your passion to work every day, and get state-of-the-art training in specialty technologies and vehicle types.
- Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation (AUR20720)
- Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology (AUR30420)
- Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology (AUR32120)
- Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology (AUR30320)
- Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology (AUR32420)
- Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR31120)
- Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR30620)
- Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (AUR31220)
- Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology (AUR30820)
- Short Course in Automotive Refrigeration (SA3AUTOA25)
Building & Construction
Work on a range of challenging projects across commercial and residential environments.
- Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship (22614VIC)
- Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (MSF30322)
- Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220)
- Certificate III in Concreting (CPC30320)
- Certificate III in Glass and Glazing (MSF30422)
- Certificate IV in Building and Construction (CPC40120)
- Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (CONISS012)
Electrotechnology
Join this in-demand trade with a qualification in Electrotechnology.
- Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) (UEE22020)
- Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE32220)
- Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30820)
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Electricians and Licensed Electrical Workers (SCESVCPD25)
- LEA Tuition & Licensing 2025 (SCLEATUT25)
- RAC - Service and Repair Carbon Dioxide Refrigeration Systems Skill Set (UEESS00156)
- Restricted Electrical Workers (Disconnect/Reconnect) Class 1 Course (SA3RELC125)
- Restricted Electrical Workers (Disconnect/Reconnect) Class 2 Course (SA3RELC225)
Engineering
Get a recognised qualification in Engineering, and enjoy hands-on, practical work, solving problems and designing solutions.
Plumbing & Gasfitting
Do something different every day with a qualification in Plumbing & Gasfitting from GOTAFE.
- Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship) (22569VIC)
- Certificate III in Plumbing (CPC32420)
- Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (CPC40920)
- Journeyman Exam 2025 (SC1JMANE25)
- Plumbing Licence for Common Units Skill Set (PLUMLICSS1)
- Short Course in Backflow Commissioning & Testing (SA4BKFLW25)
- Short Course in Servicing Type A Gas Appliances (SA4TYPEA25)
- Short Course in Thermostatic Mixing Valves (SA4THEMV25)
- VBA Plumbing Exam 2025 (SC2PLLIC25)
"An apprentice comes in on their first day unsure of themselves and then at the end of their three, almost four years, they go out and are quite capable tradesmen in their own right"
Free TAFE courses
Free TAFE is available for a number of courses that are 'high priority' due to skills shortages in some industries. Find out which courses are available.
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