TAFE Courses and Pre-Apprenticeships
FULL TIME PRE APPRENTICESHIPS FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS
A pre-apprenticeship offers an opportunity to gain some important basic skills in many trade areas. Often employers strongly prefer applicants to have undertaken a pre-apprenticeship before they will consider taking them on as an apprentice. Some VETIS programs do provide a partial or full pre-apprenticeship.
Victoria University offers full time pre-apprenticeships for students who wish to leave school and continue into further education. Need to know more?
Please note: All applicants must have transitioned from secondary school and be 15 years of age or more.
Automotive – Newport Campus
Pre-Apprenticeship Contact
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Pat Vella
9919 8448
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David Halls
Program Manager
9919 8437 |
Intakes |
Rolling enrolments are taken throughout the year. |
Applications |
Application should be made on the VU Direct Application Form available on the HERE and posted as directed to Admissions. |
Additional information |
A basic numeracy and literacy test is required as part of the application process. Students will need boots, overalls and safety glasses prior to starting the program |
Beauty - City King Campus
Traineeship Contact
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Anne Barry
9919 7841
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Additional information |
Students must have an employer to undertake a traineeship |
Boat Building – Newport Campus
Pre-Apprenticeship Contact
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Eric Sandberg
9919 8422 |
Intakes |
One per year - February 2009 |
Applications |
Students are advised to call Kim Payne – Administrative Officer on 9919 88 to discuss the application process. |
Additional information |
Interviews are conducted in Term 4. Interview dates TBC |
Business Administration – Footscray Nicholson Campus
Traineeship Contact
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Leigh Edwards
9919 8810 |
Additional information |
Students must have an employer to undertake a traineeship |
Bricklaying – Newport Campus and Melton Campus
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Bricklaying)
Pre-Apprenticeship Contact
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Tim Malberg
9919 8406 |
Intakes |
Newport - 16th June 2008, 2009 dates to be confirmed.
Melton - 2009 dates to be confirmed. |
Applications |
Students are required to tour the campus before applying. To book a tour, please contact Maureen Johns – Administrative Officer on 9919 8493. Application forms are supplied to students after their campus visit. Students are requested advised not to apply via Admissions. |
Carpentry – Newport Campus, Werribee Campus and Melton Campus
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Carpentry)
Pre-Apprenticeship Contact
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Newport
Allan Hughes
9919 8489 |
Werribee
Norman Colling
9919 8429 |
Melton
Ross Firth
9919 7530
0417 386 156 |
Intakes |
June 16, July 14, July 21, August 4.
2009 dates to be confirmed. |
July 21
2009 dates to be confirmed. |
June 16
2009 dates to be confirmed. |
Applications |
Students are required to tour the campus before applying. To book a tour, please contact Maureen Johns – Administrative Officer on 9919 8493. Application forms are supplied to students after their campus tour. Students are requested advised not to apply via Admissions. |
Additional information |
Applicants should provide evidence of a keen interest in Carpentry, for example - photos of carpentry projects completed by the applicant or have a letter of sponsorship from an employer will to take on the student as a future apprentice. Applicants should note that they will be required to undertake an interview which will include a basic literacy and numeracy test (Year 10 Level). |
Children's Services / Child Studies – Footscray Nicholson Campus
Traineeship Contact
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Lucy Mather
Administrative Officer
9919 8674 |
Additional information |
Traineeships in the Certificate II in Children's Service and the Certificate IV In Out of School Hours Care will not be available until 2009. Students must have an employer to undertake a traineeship |
Program Manager |
Sharon Jordon
Please contact via general administration number - 9919 8674 |
Civil Construction – Werribee Campus
Traineeship Contact
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Andree Weavers
Industry Skills Training Centre
9919 7605 |
Additional information |
Students must have an employer to undertake a traineeship |
Electrical – Sunshine Campus
Pre-Apprenticeship Contact
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Tony Davis
9919 7254 |
Intakes |
14th July 2008 |
Applications |
Application should be made on the VU Direct Application Form available on the VETiS website www.vu.edu.au/vetis and posted as directed to Admissions.
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Additional information |
Students are advised that they need to have successfully completed Year 10 maths. Entry into the program is dependant on passing a maths and aptitude test. Students are asked to attach to the application any work experience information on work experience they have undertaken.
To take a mock aptitude test for the Electrical Pre apprenticeship program go to the following LINK |
Engineering – Sunshine Campus
Pre-Apprenticeship Contact
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Maurie Allen
9919 712 |
David Akers
Program Manager
9919 7256 |
Intakes |
Term 1, 2009 |
Applications |
Applications should be made on the School of Engineering Pre-app Application form and posted as directed to Maurie Allen. Forms are available via Maurie Allen or can be downloaded HERE |
Additional information |
Students are advised that they need to have successfully completed Year 10 Maths and English |
Furniture Making - Newport
Certificate II in Cabinet Making
Pre-Apprenticeship Contact
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Frank Fornal
9919 8466
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Bill Emerson
Program Manager
9919 8398 |
Intakes |
Rolling enrolments are taken throughout the year. |
Applications |
Application should be made on the VU Direct Application Form available HERE
Please complete and send to
Mr Frank Fornal
C/o Victoria University - Newport Campus
PO Box 14428
Melbourne. VIC. 8001
DO NOT send forms via the admissions address on the form |
Additional information |
Student must have a minimum pass in Year 9 Maths and English |
Hairdressing - City King
Certificate II in Hairdressing
Pre-Apprenticeship Contact
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Pam Boyle
9919 7892 |
Intakes |
At the beginning of every school term |
Applications |
Applications should be made via the department form. Please contact Joe Monitto – Administrative Officer on 9919 7877 for more details or down load an application form the VETiS website www.vu.edu.au/vetis |
Hospitality (Food and Beverage and Kitchen Operations)
– Footscray Nicholson Campus and Sunbury Campus
Pre-Apprenticeship Contact
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Teresa Signorello
9919 3400 |
Intakes |
Food and Beverage - Footscray Nicholson July 14 2008. Further 2008 and 2009 dates to be confirmed. |
Kitchen Operations - Footscray Nicholson July 14 2008. Further 2008 and 2009 dates to be confirmed. |
Food and Beverage & Kitchen Operations - Sunbury Campus July 14 2008. Further 2008 and 2009 dates to be confirmed. |
Applications |
Direct Application Form.
Application should be made on the VU Direct Application Form available on the VETiS website www.vu.edu.au/vetis. Please complete and send to
Ms Teresa Signorello
C/o Victoria University - Sunbury Campus
PO Box 14428
Melbourne. VIC. 8001 |
Additional information |
Students are also required to attend an information session and individual interview Each student must purchase equipment prior to the course commencing. Students are advised that they require passes in both Year 10 Maths and English. |
Joinery – Newport Campus
Certificate II in Joinery/Stair Building/Shopfitting
Pre-Apprenticeship Contact
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Robert Greaves
9919 8475 |
Intakes |
21 July 2008, 2009 dates to be advised |
Applications |
Please phone Robert Greaves to arrange an application form |
Additional information |
Students are advised that they require passes in Year 10 Maths and English. Students are required to attend an information session and interview. The interview will include a basic numeracy and literacy test. The test is designed to highlight areas that students may require assistance with. Student must purchase equipment prior to starting. |
Painting and Decorating – Sunshine Campus
Pre-Apprenticeship Contact
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John Craddock
9919 7303 |
Intakes |
Rolling enrolments are taken throughout the year |
Applications |
Please contact John Craddock |
Additional information |
Students are asked to provide a resume and evidence of interest in this field. The application process includes a written assessment which needs to be passed prior to entering the course. Applicants require Year 10 maths. Students will need to purchase all necessary equipment and bring on the first day of the pre apprenticeship |
Plumbing - Sunshine Campus
Certificate II in Plumbing
Pre-Apprenticeship Contact
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Peter Turner
9919 7334 |
Intakes |
July 14, July 28. 2009 dates to be advised. |
Applications |
Students are requested to send a letter of introduction and resume to
Ms Maria Kretiuck
C/o Victoria University – Sunshine Campus
PO Box 14428
Melbourne. VIC. 8001
There is no specific application form to be completed. |
Additional information |
Applicants will need to be 18 years old by the end of the pre-app, so that the student can enter employment when the pre app has been completed. Students are advised that they require passes in Year 10 Maths and English. Each student must purchase equipment prior to the first day. |
Retail – Footscray Nicholson Campus
Traineeship Contact
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Judith McGrath
9919 6208 |
Additional information |
Students must have an employer to undertake a traineeship |
Sign Industry – Sunshine Campus
Pre-Apprenticeship Contact
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John Craddock
9919 7303 |
Intakes |
Rolling enrolments are taken throughout the year. |
Applications |
No specific application form is required.
Students are asked to provide a resume and evidence of interest in this field. Please contact John Craddock for further details. The application process also includes a written assessment which needs to be passed prior to entering the course. |
Sport and Recreation – Footscray Park
Traineeship Contact
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Juliet Cooper
9919 5587 |
Intakes |
Traineeships are generally started at the beginning of the year, however rolling enrolments are taken throughout the year |
Additional information |
Students must have an employer to undertake a traineeship |
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