On WesternVIC you can explore trade training that blends practical workshops with real industry experience, covering apprenticeships, traineeships, short courses and licensing. Trainers with current trade backgrounds deliver flexible, job-focused learning across construction, civil, transport, agriculture and related fields, with options that suit school students, career changers and experienced workers seeking to upskill.
Licensing and safety courses are widely available, including high risk work such as forklift, rigging, dogging, scaffolding, telehandler and mobile cranes, along with heavy vehicle licences, earthmoving machinery tickets, construction induction, confined spaces, work at heights, first aid and CPR. Providers also offer nationally recognised qualifications like Certificate III in Civil Construction, school-based vocational programs, refresher training and transition to work support, plus employment services and labour hire pathways.
Employers can access managed training programs, group bookings and tailored workforce solutions, with RTO-accredited delivery and nationally recognised outcomes. Many providers offer flexible scheduling, individual training plans for apprentices, and support for women in trade and other underrepresented groups, with government funding available for eligible students. WesternVIC makes it easy to compare options and connect with providers across Western Victoria.
Trade School
Trade schools in Western Victoria deliver hands-on, industry-recognised training and licences across construction, transport, civil, and safety, helping apprentices, jobseekers, and employers build practical, job-ready skills.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What services do trade schools in Western Victoria offer?
Trade schools in Western Victoria offer apprenticeship and traineeship training, high risk work licences, heavy vehicle and earthmoving tickets, construction induction, confined spaces and heights, first aid, refresher courses and industry upskilling.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work with local providers?
Apprenticeships and traineeships with local providers combine paid workplace learning with structured training, so you develop skills on the job while completing nationally recognised units toward your qualification.
Are the qualifications and licences nationally recognised?
Yes, qualifications and licences are nationally recognised when delivered by Registered Training Organisations, and many courses meet requirements set by bodies such as ASQA and relevant licensing authorities.
Can employers arrange group training or customised programs?
Employers can arrange group training or customised programs with many providers, who design managed training solutions to meet specific workforce needs and scheduling requirements.
What entry requirements or funding options are available?
Entry requirements and funding options vary by course, with some licences needing minimum ages or language, literacy and numeracy checks, and government funding available for eligible students in selected programs.
How can I find and compare trade schools on WesternVIC?
To find and compare trade schools on WesternVIC, use the directory to browse providers, review course lists and delivery options, and contact campuses directly to confirm dates, fees and eligibility.