VIC Government Supported Courses

Are you passionate about working with children and looking for a career that’s both challenging and rewarding? The CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care from Melbourne City Institute of Education (MCIE) could be your ideal path into the early childcare industry.

This qualification is the essential stepping stone for those aiming to work in early childhood education and care. At MCIE, you will learn critical aspects of child care (age 0-6 years old), including how to respond to risks, maintain a safe and healthy environment, use approved learning frameworks to guide children’s learning, development, and participation. You’ll gain the skills to work effectively in a team, guiding children’s play and leisure, and ensuring they have a safe, happy, and fulfilling experience under your care.

You will learn vital skills such as supporting children’s holistic learning and development, creating enriching play experiences, working effectively in educational settings, and adhering to legal and ethical standards. You’ll also gain invaluable hands-on experience with 160 hours of practical work placement in a professional early childhood service setting, guided by experienced industry professionals.

MCIE offers flexible learning options, including on-campus and blended delivery with a mix of face-to-face and virtual sessions. You’ll have the chance to engage in practical training on campus at least once a month. The course is available at MCIE’s Melbourne campus and can be completed in approximately 9-12 months, including placement.

Take the first step towards a fulfilling career in early childhood education and care with MCIE. Enrol now and start making a difference in the lives of children!

160 hours of work placement is required to complete this course.

Spread the English language around the world by becoming a certified TESOL teacher with the 11021NAT Certificate IV in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) qualification from Melbourne City Institute of Education (MCIE).

MCIE is an award-winning RTO that partners with Explore English, a premier English school in Melbourne, ensuring you receive the right education and training needed to excel as an English teacher. You will learn all the elements of teaching English, including conversational English, pronunciation, grammar, speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Gain knowledge of the latest teaching techniques that will equip you with practical skills to teach English as a second language in any classroom setting, whether in Australia, online, or overseas.

The course is delivered virtually and includes 26 sessions (one session per week) plus 4 weeks over the summer holidays. However observation and practice sessions are held on campus in Melbourne CBD and require a few days each for observation and practice.

As part of this teaching course, students are required to undertake 12 hours of work placement within an approved institution: 6 hours of observation and 6 hours of practical training.

NOTE: This course is currently only available to residents of Victoria, Australia. 

If you are a building industry professional looking to boost your career by augmenting your expertise in compliance and construction methodologies, then this CPC60121 Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying (VIC only) qualification from Parker Brent could be an ideal course for you.

Geared towards individuals engaged in statutory building surveying or advisory services, the program addresses both residential and commercial structures outlined in the National Construction Code (NCC), with a particular focus on buildings up to three storeys and 2,000 square meters in floor area. Completing this qualification will give you advanced insights into the intricacies of compliance, as well as proficiency in the assessment and enforcement of regulatory standards. The curriculum explores various construction methodologies, comprising both traditional and emerging techniques, while providing a detailed understanding of materials used in the field.

You’ll gain knowledge and skills in building codes and regulations, preparing contracts and building permits, building and construction processes and building project management.

This Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying qualification requires you to attend online classrooms two evenings a week, from 5.30-9.30pm over 89 weeks (or less if you have transferred credits from a different course).

Government funding available: this course is a part by the Victorian Government’s Skills First program and eligible students can get a large portion of their fees covered by the government. Enquire now to see if you qualify.

If you are working as a tradie or want to, this Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) from Builders Academy Australia could be your first step towards starting your own business and preparing for the builders registration. The course offers a detailed insight into the fundamental building topics that will, combined with your practical work experience allow you to progress in your building career or start your own construction business.

The course can be delivered via either physical (across Victoria) or virtual classroom environments (throughout Australia).

There are 2 separate streams for this course:

1. Standard Stream: For people with less than 3 years experience – part-time, two nights per week of facilitator-led classes for 45 weeks; OR
2. Experienced Stream: For people will 3+ years of industry experience – part-time, two nights per week of facilitator-led classes for 38 weeks.

Students may require up to 8 hours per week outside of class to complete additional learning and assessments, but this will vary depending on each learner.

Government Funding is available to eligible individuals in Victoria. Enquire now to find out more.

NOTE: This course is currently only available to residents of Victoria, Australia.

If you are working in the building industry and have an interest in advancing your career and taking on more senior roles, then this CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) qualification from Parker Brent could be just what you’re looking for.

The CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) course is aimed at people looking to gain knowledge in residential building and construction, and will teach you crucial industry skills such as how to plan building or construction work, how to apply structural principles and legal requirements to residential and commercial constructions, how to arrange building applications and approvals, how to identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects and how to use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings. By the end of the course you will be equipped with all the knowledge you need to start engaging in more senior building roles such as site supervisor or site manager.

This course is done online only, but you’ll be required to attend online classes two evenings per week.

Government funding available: this course is a part by the Victorian Government’s Skills First program and eligible students can get a large portion of their fees covered by the government. Enquire now to see if you qualify.

Ready to challenge yourself and learn how to run your own construction business? The CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), offered by Builders Academy Australia, is the course you need to take your career to the next level.

Throughout this comprehensive course, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to help you manage and supervise construction work. From tender documentation and structural principles to cost estimations and hiring of contracts, you’ll cover all the areas you need to excel in the next stage of your career.

BAA offer two streams for this program, depending on your level of experience in the industry.

Standard Stream: Part-time, two nights per week of facilitator-led classes for 62 weeks.

*Total duration is typically between 66 to 70 weeks when taking into account holidays including Christmas shutdown.

Experienced Stream: Part-time, two nights per week of facilitator-led classes for 52 weeks

*Total duration is typically between 56 to 61 weeks when taking into account holidays including Christmas shutdown.

You may require up to 8 hours per week outside of class times to complete additional learning and assessment activities, yet this will vary based on each learner.

You’ll emerge from the course knowing all the ins and outs of running a small- to medium-sized business, ready to oversee the the construction of commercial buildings and medium-rise residential projects. So why not enquire today? Your future is waiting!

Government Funding is available to eligible individuals in Victoria. Enquire now to find out more.

NOTE: This course is currently only available to residents of Victoria, Australia. 

If you’re now working in construction or as a tradesperson and would like to progress your career and get access to more senior industry roles, then this CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) qualification from Parker Brent could be the ideal course to take.

Aimed at people interested in performing supervisory or management roles in the building industry, the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) from Parker Brent will teach you all you need to know about how to manage contracts and tender documentation, prepare estimates and monitor costing systems, manage sustainability practices and environmental processes, apply site-surveys and set-out procedures, building project management and supervision. By the end of the course, you will have gained all the skills and knowledge required to confidently take on and manage the wide range of tasks involved in residential and commercial low-rise building and construction.

Whilst this course is online-only, you will be required to attend online classes two evenings per week.

Government funding available: this course is a part by the Victorian Government’s Skills First program and eligible students can get a large portion of their fees covered by the government. Enquire now to see if you qualify.