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Trade Institute of Victoria Building and Construction Training Since 2007. Ask us about Government Funding! RTO 21920 | CRICOS 03912B What’s different about TIV?

TIV offers an array of quality building and construction courses with government funding available. They range from Certificate to Diploma levels and include Certificate III in Carpentry, Certificate IV in Building and Construction, and Diploma of Building and Construction. The courses are also available online and for international students. In addition, there are multiple short courses on offer such as Construction Induction Training (White Card) and Builders Registration. TIV offers a stimulating, friendly and personalised learning environment, with modern and extensive facilities at five locations in Melbourne. Training campuses are located at Dandenong, Tottenham, West Footscray, Williamstown and soon to open, Bendigo. The flexibility of training modules is also a drawcard, enabling full-time tradespeople and even AFL footballers to study at night for their qualifications. TIV is dedicated to educating people who are working or wish to work in the building and construction industry. The courses offered are facilitated by a team of industry-experienced trainers. TIV’s standing as a respected and loved trade school is evident by the number of students who return to up-skill qualifications. Trade Institute of Victoria RTO 21920 CRICOS 03912B. TRAINING OUR NEXT GENERATION OF BUILDERS...

📣 Cheers to Serena!👷We love to hear that our students have the best kind of experience at all stages throughout their st...
13/10/2026

📣 Cheers to Serena!

👷We love to hear that our students have the best kind of experience at all stages throughout their studies. Whether its in the classroom, during tests, or out on sites as they expand their knowledge and experience what life can be like in the building and construction industry, our trainers are focused with ensuring that our students get the most out of every experience.

So great job to our trainers 👏 and thank you, Serena, for your taking the time to leave your review. We wish you the best with the remainder of your studies! 📖



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Thinking about studying with TIV in 2027? 🔨Our current intakes are nearly full, but you can join the waitlist now and be...
08/10/2026

Thinking about studying with TIV in 2027? 🔨

Our current intakes are nearly full, but you can join the waitlist now and be first to know when places open.

Get in early. Get ahead. 👉 Join the 2027 waitlist: 03 9399 9511.


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06/10/2026

At TIV we love to celebrate and cheer on our students whenever the chance arises. We love to see how they utilise the skills they learn and how they take the next step forward in their careers. Which is why we had our very first 'My Day as a Tradie' Student Media Competition.

We asked our student to submit either photos or videos to show what their day-to-day lives as a TIV student or tradie is like, and what it means to them. We got so many amazing entries that it was a struggle to make a choice, but in the end there could only be one.

🏆 Congratulations to James 📣 who submitted this video showing off his tradie skills! We loved your entry and the way you captured what being a tradie is!

Thank you to all of those who joined in, and don't be dishearted, as there may be another chance for you to be our next winner in the near future 👀



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Proud to see our Carpentry students at Dandenong standing together and ready to take on new challenges! Their determinat...
30/09/2026

Proud to see our Carpentry students at Dandenong standing together and ready to take on new challenges! Their determination and teamwork show they’re building strong foundations for the future. Keep up the great work, team! 👷‍♂️🔨


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Want to become a Construction Manager? 🏗️Ready to move from the tools, site supervision or building into a management ro...
29/09/2026

Want to become a Construction Manager? 🏗️

Ready to move from the tools, site supervision or building into a management role?

Construction managers oversee budgets, timelines, contracts, compliance, trades and the day-to-day delivery of major projects.

The CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) is designed for experienced construction professionals looking to take the next step.

✅ Project & construction management
✅ Leadership & contract administration
✅ Cost control & compliance
✅ Large-scale project management
✅ Flexible online study while you work

Build on your industry experience and develop the skills to step into senior construction roles.

Ready to take the next step? Explore the CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of building and Construction (Building) at TIV.

03 9399 9511 or visit: tiv.vic.edu.au

24/09/2026

Meet Michael.

Michael is a bricklayer with experience in the construction industry. Now, he’s building on what he already knows and looking to take the next step in his career.

He’s currently studying the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) with TIV to gain more knowledge and experience and open up opportunities for a different role in the industry.

Hear from Michael about why he chose to keep learning, what he’s getting out of the course, and where he wants to take his career next.

Our Students, Their Stories.



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🏆 CHAMPIONS! Huge congratulations to the Caroline Springs Seniors for taking out the 2026 WFNL Division 1 Senior Grand...
21/09/2026

🏆 CHAMPIONS! Huge congratulations to the Caroline Springs Seniors for taking out the 2026 WFNL Division 1 Senior Grand Final! An incredible 33-point win over Werribee Districts, what a way to finish the season!

Proud to support the next generation of leaders both on and off the field. Well done, team! 👏💪



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Turn Experience Into Leadership with the CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) course! If ...
17/09/2026

Turn Experience Into Leadership with the CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) course!

If you’re an experienced building professional looking to move into senior management, the CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) could be your next step.

Designed for industry professionals, this qualification builds advanced skills across:

🔨 Project planning & management
📋 Contract administration
💰 Cost and budget control
⚠️ Risk & compliance
👷 Leadership & team management
🏗️ Complex building projects

At TIV, you can study online one evening per week, making it easier to balance your professional and personal commitments.

You’ll learn from industry-experienced trainers and work with construction-focused resources, including the National Construction Code and practical industry templates that can be applied to your work.

The qualification can support progression into roles such as Construction Manager, Project Manager, Senior Site Manager and Commercial Construction Supervisor, as well as relevant builder registration pathways.

Already experienced in construction? It might be time to take your next step.

Find out more:
www.tiv.vic.edu.au
📞 03 9399 9511



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15/09/2026

Meet Lydia.

Lydia built her own house, but found herself struggling to understand the reports being sent to her and the contracts she needed to work with in her current role.

So she decided to build on what she already knew and study the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) with TIV.

Now, the reports, contracts and construction processes she works with are starting to make a lot more sense.

Hear from Lydia about why she chose TIV, what she’s learning, and how it’s helping her in her career.

TIV: Our Students, Their Stories.



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Common construction terms every apprentice should know 🔨Starting out on site? You don’t know what you don’t know, especi...
10/09/2026

Common construction terms every apprentice should know 🔨

Starting out on site? You don’t know what you don’t know, especially when it comes to the language of construction.

Here are a few terms you’ll hear regularly:

📐 Plumb, Level & Square – Vertical, horizontal and 90° angles. Get these wrong and everything else can be affected.

🪵 Stud – The vertical timber that makes up a wall frame.

🔨 Nogging – Horizontal timber between studs that helps brace the frame and provides fixing points.

🏗️ Bearer & Joist – Key parts of floor framing. Bearers carry the load, while joists span between them and support the flooring.

📏 Setout – Marking measurements, positions and reference points before work begins. Get the setout right and you’re off to a better start.

🧵 String Line – A simple way to create a straight reference over a longer distance.

🚪 Reveal – The visible gap between a door or window frame and the surrounding wall lining.

📏 Margin – The amount of cladding left exposed when boards overlap. Consistency keeps the finished job looking right.

📊 Tolerance – The acceptable amount of variation in a measurement or finished result.

Knowing the language helps you keep up on site, ask better questions and show that you’re keen to learn.

At TIV, our apprentices don’t just learn these terms in a textbook. They put them into practice through hands-on training in our simulated building environments and on real sites.

Learn the language. Learn the trade. Build your future.

Find out more at tiv.vic.edu.au or call 03 9399 9511.



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