Technical Trades Short Courses
Get the skills you need to succeed in your Apprenticeship
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 (SA3AUTOA25)
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 (CONISS012)
This unit specifies the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Electricians and Licensed Electrical Workers (SCESVCPD25)
Energy Safe Victoria has introduced Victoria’s first program of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for the electrical trades, delivered in one day at GOTAFE.
LEA Tuition & Licensing 2025 (SCLEATUT25)
This short course comprises 6 units, which cater for both tuition of the LET, LEP, and SWP, and assessment of the LET, SWP, and REL assessments for the Victorian Licensed Electricians assessments (LEA).
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 (SA3RELC125)
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 (SA3RELC225)
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 2025 (SC1JMANE25)
This short course comprises 6 streams, which caters for VBA exam assessment of the CPC32420 for the Victorian plumbing registration practical assessments.
Plumbing Licence for Common Units Skill Set (PLUMLICSS1)
Allows students to develop the foundation skills required for professional practice. Units are a requirement by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) for any student working towards becoming a licenced Plumber.
Short Course in Backflow Commissioning & Testing (SA4BKFLW25)
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to test, commission and maintain backflow prevention devices in water services.
Short Course in Servicing Type A Gas Appliances (SA4TYPEA25)
This short course is for students who have successfully completed both the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services and the Certificate III in Plumbing. It will provide students with the units required to apply for licencing in certain classifications through the VBA.
VBA Plumbing Exam 2025 (SC2PLLIC25)
This short course comprises 10 streams, that cater for VBA (Victorian Building Authority) exam assessment of the CPC40920 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.