
Pathways and Vocational Education
Providing courses that offer practical skills or pathways to further qualifications as well as preparing graduates for success in a rapidly changing workforce.
We provide pathways and vocational education (PAVE) courses for students who want to gain practical skills or have the opportunity to progress to another qualification. Our study areas include design, media, ICT, business, finance, health, science, education, community services, trades and engineering technologies.
Our vision is to be the best provider of vocational education in Australia, known for our industry and community connections and excellence in student-focused learning. Our mission is organised around the central theme of ‘access’:
- access to achievement
- access to higher education programs
- access to employment.
We are committed to preparing our graduates for a new world of work, providing them with both the technical and human skills required to be successful, and also an overlay of digital skills — a signature of Swinburne’s PAVE programs.
Our Major Projects department has also been growing our ability to be responsive and provide the capacity to access new markets and expand partnerships. We work with our clients to design and develop tailored workforce development packages that are fit-for-purpose for either an employer or for an industry/sector. These solutions can include either customised micro-credential packages or fully accredited qualifications for an industry-wide roll out.
Key statistics
92.1%
Graduates were employed or enrolled in further study*
91.6%
Graduates recommended the training they received to others*
*National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), National Student Outcomes Survey, 2019
Teaching and research areas
Explore our courses
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Business
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Design
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Education
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Games and Animation
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Health
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Information Technology
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Trades and Apprenticeships
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Vocational Education and Training for Secondary Students
Leadership team
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Lisa Line
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Pathways and Vocational Education) -
Caryn Phillips
Director, Business Services -
Craig McCallum
General Manager, Swinburne Professional and Major Projects
Department directors
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Lisa Devlin
Director, Department of Health, Science and Community -
Simona Jobbagy
Director, Department of Business, Design, Media and ICT -
Terry McEvoy
Director, Department of Trades and Engineering Technology
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KIOSC trade training centre
Our Wantirna campus is home to the $10 million Knox Innovation, Opportunity and Sustainability Centre (KIOSC).
Many of our VETSS programs are delivered in the KIOSC which is a state-of-the-art facility providing hands-on learning experiences for secondary school students. Other programs available in the KIOSC provide links with industry groups, government agencies and the local community.
Latest news
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- Trades
Breaking barriers in the construction industry
Manager of Building Trades at Swinburne, Jane Clancy, discusses her experience in the male-dominated building and construction industry.
Tuesday 30 March 2021 -
- Health
PAVE staff member honoured with CFA Chief Officer’s Commendation award
Nursing and Health Technical Officer Jessica Jacobs has received the CFA Chief Officer’s Commendation award for saving the life of a fellow firefighter during the 2019-2020 bushfire season
Tuesday 19 January 2021 -
- Social Affairs
Understanding and celebrating NAIDOC Week
Swinburne and the Moondani Toombadool Centre are proud to celebrate NAIDOC Week with our communityThursday 02 July 2020 -
- University
Swinburne ranks as a top University under the age of 50
Swinburne has been ranked number 45 among the top young universities in the world by QS World University Rankings.Wednesday 24 June 2020 -
- University
Students lead the Be a Better Human campaign online
Swinburne students lead the Be a Better Human campaign to promote consent and respectful behaviourWednesday 10 June 2020
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For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 8000.