Department of Trades and Engineering Technologies
We offer vocational education courses at the certificate, diploma and advanced diploma level as well as apprenticeships and traineeships in multiple study areas.
The Department of Trades and Engineering Technologies offers practical, industry-based courses. Students learn from experienced teachers in VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education), pre-apprenticeship, certificate, diploma and advanced diploma level courses across multiple study areas such as building and construction, electrical, engineering, and plumbing.
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Built Environment and Architecture
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Engineering
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Trades and Apprenticeships
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Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Students
Latest news
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- University
Swinburne welcomes new National Skills Agreement
The funding agreement will revitalise the skills and training system in Australia.
Tuesday 17 October 2023 -
- Trades
Breaking barriers in the construction industry
Manager of Building Trades at Swinburne, Jane Clancy, discusses her experience in the male-dominated building and construction industry.
Tuesday 30 March 2021 -
- Health
PAVE staff member honoured with CFA Chief Officer’s Commendation award
Nursing and Health Technical Officer Jessica Jacobs has received the CFA Chief Officer’s Commendation award for saving the life of a fellow firefighter during the 2019-2020 bushfire season
Tuesday 19 January 2021 -
- Social Affairs
Understanding and celebrating NAIDOC Week
Swinburne and the Moondani Toombadool Centre are proud to celebrate NAIDOC Week with our communityThursday 02 July 2020 -
- University
Swinburne ranks as a top University under the age of 50
Swinburne has been ranked number 45 among the top young universities in the world by QS World University Rankings.Wednesday 24 June 2020
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For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 8000.