Vocational Education and Training
Higher Education
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond.
VU is one of only six universities in Australia to offer courses in both TAFE and higher education. From certificates to diplomas, degrees and postgraduate courses, you can begin your studies at any point and pathway between courses to achieve your goals, regardless of your starting point.
Our flexible approach to learning and teaching supports our strategic plan.
We aim to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Turn your passion for working with children into a career with a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30121 at Victoria University Polytechnic.
This course covers the fundamentals of childhood development and caring for children. You’ll gain the skills and expertise to provide quality education for children in a range of environments.
Through classroom learning and two practical placements in early-childhood education and childcare centers, you’ll learn to plan experiences focused on supporting children’s development.
This childhood education course is the minimum requirement to work in the early childhood education and care sector. It is a prerequisite for entry into the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50121.
Learn moreDevelop the skills necessary for supporting the daily operations of a health practice, with a Certificate III in Health Administration HLT37315 at Victoria University Polytechnic.
You’ll also become proficient in the use of basic medical terminology. You’ll develop a combination of communications skills and organisational skills, as well as an understanding of work health and safety processes. Our expert staff will ensure you graduate job-ready.
Learn moreGain practical skills for the business sector and beyond with a Certificate IV in Business at Victoria University Polytechnic. You will learn to effectively manage the office administration aspects of a business and gain a focused understanding of today’s business world.
When you graduate, you’ll have the ability and confidence to work in the industry, directing a range of administration tasks.
Learn moreBuild your leadership skills for management and supervisory roles with the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management at Victoria University Polytechnic.
You will develop the communication skills and leadership strategies to develop and lead diverse teams, build business networks and implement operational plans. This course will equip you with leadership skills necessary to work in wide range of organisations and industry sectors.
Learn moreGain the skills and qualifications to work confidently and effectively in children’s services, by studying for a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50121 at Victoria University Polytechnic.
This practical childcare course will prepare you for a rewarding career providing education and care to children during their formative years.
During the early-childhood diploma, you will gain expertise in providing activities and care to children, with an emphasis on play-based learning. By facilitating learning and play, you will help children to achieve important developmental outcomes.
To build your confidence, you'll get real childcare experience during five work placements, and gain important practical skills during a first aid course.
Learn moreDevelop the technical, organisational and personal skills needed to manage complex projects in dynamic environments with a Diploma of Project Management BSB50820 at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Project management involves planning, organising and assessing jobs, as well as managing the people and risks involved, in order to achieve specific outcomes. You will gain a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical and managerial competencies to initiate, plan, execute and evaluate your own work and/or the work of others.
Learn moreDevelop the specialist skills to put you at the forefront of community sector management.
n this course you will develop the skills required to manage services, departments and projects in a range of community organisations and government services .
Learn moreGraduate business-ready with hands-on industry experience and cutting-edge digital skills by studying a Bachelor of Business degree at Victoria University.
This challenging and engaging business degree will improve your intellectual, analytical, organisational and interpersonal skills.
Our strong workplace links and expert lecturers bring industry involvement and expertise into the classroom so you graduate work-ready. You'll learn to use the latest industry-relevant software, become a good communicator and understand the importance of ethical and sustainable practices in modern commerce.
We'll also help you to focus on your own career planning and learn to maximise your own professional brand so that you can compete in contemporary business settings.
Learn moreLaunch your career on the local or international business stage with the Bachelor of Business (Event Management). You'll develop key insights into the events sector and gain the skills to create, manage and market events that make an impact. You'll gain both a theoretical and practical understanding of events, including: event creation and design, live performance management, business events and sustainable operations.
Learn moreBecome a savvy, switched-on marketer, connecting brands, products and services with their target markets.
Choose the Bachelor of Business (Marketing) and get ready for a fast-paced and rewarding career in the marketing industry. Our course will teach you about markets and customers, marketing strategies and global environments.
You'll gain the skills, knowledge and valuable industry experience to work in an evolving marketplace where customers' needs are continually changing.
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