Building and Construction
As populations increase, more residential, industrial and commercial buildings are required to keep up with demand. Learn the skills needed to lay the foundations to a successful career in building and construction.
Whether you're looking to upskill in the building and construction industry, or wanting to move into this field as an apprentice, we offer a variety of courses that will help you pursue a successful and rewarding career.
Through our Certificate II Pre-Apprenticeship courses you will learn how to safely use a variety of hand and power tools and gain the practical skills employers are looking for.
Build upon your foundational knowledge of the construction industry by enrolling in our Certificate III in Carpentry and Certificate IV in Building programs and gain the specialist skills needed to get your builders licence and become registered with the Victorian Building Authority through our building and construction courses.
Browse our Building and Construction courses
Swinburne Open Day 2025
Stop by our Hawthorn campus Sunday 27 July and get on your way this Open Day.
Study for low-fee or free!
You could have some or all your tuition fees covered thanks to government initiative Free TAFE for Priority Courses.
Free TAFE for Priority Courses is available if you are under 20 years old, or enrolling in a course at a higher level than you have completed before.
If you don't tick either of these boxes, you could still have a chance! There are other factors, too. The best way to find out if you’re eligible is to apply.
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"I chose to study at Swinburne because it’s got a good reputation as an education provider. I really like the instructors at Swinburne as they’re professional carpenters and they’ve got years of experience in building and construction. They teach with a hands-on approach and advise us on how to approach construction the right way."
Robin , Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship - Carpentry
Cutting Through: Why two students chose Carpentry
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Find out why current students Saara and Robin chose to carve out a career in the trade. Robin also discusses his favourite part of the Swinburne course and Saara shares some advice for women considering the traditionally male-dominated industry.
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Swinburne business and carpentry alum building up apprentices
With four qualifications under his toolbelt and a successful building company to his name, Swinburne alum David Vastbinder is using his experiences to give back to apprentices and the industry.
Tuesday 12 September 2023 -
Swinburne VET students support bushfire affected communities in East Gippsland
VET Students at Swinburne’s Croydon campus have built five tool sheds to support fire affected communities in East Gippsland.
Wednesday 02 March 2022
