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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Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Students
Latest news
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Top talent recognised as Swinburne hosts WorldSkills Regional Awards Ceremony
- Trades
- Education
- University
Swinburne University hosted the WorldSkills Regional Awards night, celebrating the success of vocational education students as they received medals in their skill set.
Friday 14 February 2025 -
Swinburne vocational students take on the world at WorldSkills International Championships in France
- Design
- Trades
- Engineering
Three Swinburne University of Technology students represented Australia at the 2024 WorldSkills International Championships in Lyon, France
Monday 16 September 2024 -
Yarra Trams feature Women in Trades campaign designed by Swinburne students
- Design
School of Design and Architecture students in Swinburne’s Bureau collaborated with Tradeswomen Australia Group to design a tram wrap celebrating women in trades.
Thursday 16 May 2024 -
Transforming Indigenous housing with future-forward solutions
- Trades
- University
- Sustainability
Swinburne University of Technology has launched a new Indigenous Building Co-Fab initiative. The initiative will tackle housing affordability and sustainability by creating innovative pathways to upskilling communities themselves.
Tuesday 19 December 2023 -
Swinburne welcomes new National Skills Agreement
- University
The funding agreement will revitalise the skills and training system in Australia.
Tuesday 17 October 2023
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