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Melbourne Polytechnic

Melbourne Polytechnic Courses

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Prahran, Preston
Only suitable for: People with learning needs/disabilities Cafe Culture course is a 4 day holiday programTopics covered: What is Cafe Culture? Exploring Cafes What are the ingredients of a successful cafe?
Entry Requirements

No prior knowledge or experience required.

Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$495 total

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Heidelberg
Melbourne Polytechnic's LEA - Safe Work Practice (SWP) Assessment is one of three assessments that all electrical workers must pass to be granted the A Grade electrical licence.
Entry Requirements

To be eligible to sit the LEA you need:

Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$168 total

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Preston
Only suitable for: People with learning needs/disabilitiesLife Skills Cooking is a 4 day holiday programTopics covered: Nutrition Core ingredients for everyday cooking Reading recipes Cooking simple mealsCourse outcomes:Participants will have gained the skills and knowledge on how to stock a pantry...
Entry Requirements

No prior knowledge or experience needed

Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$495 total

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Heidelberg
Melbourne Polytechnic's LEA - Licensed Electrician Theory (LET) Assessment is one of three assessments that all electrical workers must pass to be granted the A Grade electrical licence.
Entry Requirements

To be eligible to sit the LEA you need:

Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$110 total

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Preston
Suitable For: Participants wanting to serve food in the hospitality industry and retail sectors Participants working in the hospitality industry and retail sectors
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$120 total

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Fairfield
Suitable For: Participants interested in increasing their jewellery knowledge Participants who have undertaken the Introductory Jewellery and Intermediate Jewellery Short Courses
Entry Requirements

Participants require jewellery knowledge.

Duration
8 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$495 total

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Fairfield
Suitable For: Farm Owners Farm Laborers Participants from Horticulture and Agriculture backgrounds Participants seeking Chemical knowledge
Entry Requirements

No prior knowledge or experience required.

Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$495 total

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Preston
Suitable For: Participants wishing to work in the hospitality industry Participants wanting to gain coffee making skills and knowledge
Entry Requirements

No prior knowledge or experience needed

Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$120 total

Diploma

Developing the specialist skills you need for music performance, Melbourne Polytechnic's Diploma of Music CUA50820 (Performance) will help you take charge of your music career. Melbourne is Australia's music capital and is home to over 500 music venues.
Entry Requirements
  • Year 12 with VCE Music: Solo/Group and/or industry experience. Note: this is not a compulsory requirement
  • Certificate IV in Music Industry (Performance) or equivalent. Note: this is not a compulsory requirement
  • apply through VTAC or directly to Melbourne Polytechnic
  • attend an audition/interview. Auditions are conducted either remotely via Zoom or phone, or in-person at the Fairfield Campus, and are open to all applicants (local, interstate, overseas). For further information email performingarts@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.
  • attend an Information Session. Note: this is not a compulsory requirement
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Diploma

Passionate musicians with an urge to embrace the musical life will find a well-rounded musical education with Melbourne Polytechnic's Advanced Diploma of Music CUA60520 (Performance).
Entry Requirements
  • Year 12 with VCE Music: Solo/Group and/or industry experience Note: this is not a compulsory requirement
  • Diploma of Music Industry (Performance) or equivalent. Note: this is not a compulsory requirement
  • apply through VTAC or directly to Melbourne Polytechnic
  • attend an audition/interview. Auditions are conducted either remotely via Zoom or phone, or in-person at the Fairfield Campus, and are open to all applicants (local, interstate, overseas). For further information email performingarts@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.
  • attend an Information Session. Note: this is not a compulsory requirement
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Bachelor

The world's agriculture industry faces many challenges including climate change, a growing world population and changing resource conditions.
Entry Requirements
Academic:
  • Australian Year 12 or equivalency, OR
  • Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher qualification in any discipline, OR
  • Satisfactory completion of one or more subjects in a degree or associate degree course, OR
  • Mature age applicant (21 years of age or over) with relevant industry experience defined as professional industry engagement for a minimum of two years; OR two years of high-level management experience; OR a combination of qualifications and industry experience. Supporting documents to include a CV with at least 2 supporting written references.
Higher Education Admissions Criteria

As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories:

If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.

If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course.

If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years.

If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

Read more about higher education admissions criteria.

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
3 years full-time, 7 years part-time

Certificate

Teachers' aides make a real difference in the lives of the children they support. Working with children with special needs is an ideal career for people who enjoy working with children and possess patience, resilience and empathetic natures.
Entry Requirements

Applicants should be over 18 years old on commencement of the course and hold a Working with Children Check (WWC).

You must have already received three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine (or have an exemption) to be able to work and undertake placement in a healthcare setting. See coronavirus.vic.gov.au for recommended vaccination doses.

Please book in to attend an interview as this is required before you can proceed to enrol.

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
6 months full-time