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Technical Trades Short Courses

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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 (SA3AUTOA25)

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

Short Course in Automotive Refrigeration (SA3AUTOA26)

The Automotive Refrigeration Course is tailored for automotive professionals, including electrical technicians, mechanics, and plant technicians, the program aims to upskill existing tradespeople to obtain the 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.

Continuing Professional Devlopment (CPD) for Electricians and Licensed Electrical Workers (SCESVCPD26)

Energy Safe Victoria has introduced Victoria’s first program of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for the electrical trades. CPD is a major State Government initiative supported by unions and employers. It covers safe working topics and aims to help all electrical workers in the community.

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).

LEA Tuition & Licensing 2026 (SCLEATUT26)

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).

Restricted - Disconnection/Reconnection of Fixed Wired Low Voltage Electrical Equipment (UEESS00133)

This Skill Set is for persons wishing to disconnect and reconnect low voltage (LV) fixed wired electrical equipment which is incidental or a primary and regular function of work related to a principle work function.

Restricted Electrical Workers (Disconnect/Reconnect) Class 1 Course (SA3RELC126)

The Restricted Electrical Workers (Disconnect/Reconnect) Class 1 Course provides the skills and knowledge required to carry out a primary work function in low-voltage (LV) electrical equipment.

Journeyman Exam 2026 (SC1JMANE26)

The Journeyman Exam 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.

Plumbing Licence in Drainage Work Skill Set (PLUMLICSS2)

The units offered in this skill set are for advanced drainage, including design and sizing of sanitary drainage systems, design and sizing of stormwater systems, and design and sizing of domestic treatment plant disposal systems to ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards.

Plumbing Licence in Gasfitting Work Skill Set (PLUMLICSS3)

The unit offered in this skill set is for advanced Design and sizing of consumer gas installations, including the designing and sizing of consumer gas systems with various types of gases in both commercial and residential applications. This unit of competency will ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards for gas supply.

Plumbing Licence in Mechanical Services Skill Set (PLUMLICSS4)

The units offered in this skill set are for advanced Mechanical services, includes the designing and sizing of Mechanical servicing systems in both residential and commercial applications.

Plumbing Licence in Roofing (Stormwater) Work Skill Set (PLUMLICSS5)

This skill set is designed for registered plumbers to gain additional knowledge, skills and experience in Roofing (stormwater) drainage systems.

Plumbing Licence in Sanitary Work Skill Set (PLUMLICSS6)

Learn advanced design and sizing for sanitary systems in both residential and commercial applications.

Plumbing Licence in Water Supply Work Skill Set (PLUMLICSS7)

This skill set includes the designing and sizing of heated and cold-water supply systems in both residential and commercial applications to ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards.

Short Course in Backflow Commissioning and Testing (SA4BKFLW26)

The Short Course in Backflow Commissioning and Testing is only for qualified plumbers looking to enrol in CPCPWT4022 Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices to obtain a licence in Backflow commissioning and prevention devices through the Victorian Building Authority (VBA).

Short Course in Thermostatic Mixing Valves (SA4THEMV26)

The Short Course in Thermostatic Mixing Valves is only for qualified plumbers looking to enrol in CPCPWT4023 Commission and maintain hot and heated water temperature control devices to obtain a licence in Thermostatic mixing valves (TMV) through the Victorian Building Authority (VBA).

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.