All Courses at Austra College
Austra College delivers 25 courses — 24 nationally recognised VET qualifications across seven training packages (Hospitality, Construction, Automotive, IT, Leadership & Management, Furniture Making and Engineering) plus an ELICOS English language program — from campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Adelaide.
Courses — 24 VET Qualifications across 7 packages, plus ELICOS
Campuses — Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide
Of persistent occupation shortages are trades & technicians — JSA 2025
Of VET completers reported improved employment status — NCVER 2025
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Do you want to work with your hands or lead a team?
Foundational cookery skills, kitchen operations, and food safety. The entry point into a career as a qualified cook.
What’s your current level?
Where do you want to live and work?
Where does it lead next?
What courses can I study at Austra College?
Browse by industry. Certificate III through Graduate Diploma, aligned to the Australian Qualifications Framework and delivered by RTO 40336. Courses marked TRADE COURSE are Certificate III, on-tools qualifications. Courses marked MEL + SYD are currently delivered only at our Melbourne and Sydney campuses — everything else is offered across all four campuses.
Hospitality & Commercial Cookery (SIT)
Practical kitchen and hospitality training in commercial-standard simulation kitchens, from trade-entry cookery through to venue management.
Construction Trade Courses (CPC)
The largest trade course cluster at Austra College — six on-tools construction trades plus a builder-level diploma.
Automotive Courses (AUR)
Workshop-based training in light vehicle servicing, fault diagnosis and automotive technology.
Furniture Making & Glazing (MSF)
Hands-on trades that sit between construction and manufacturing — workshop precision work.
Engineering & Fabrication (MEM)
Workshop-based metal fabrication, cutting, forming and welding skills for the engineering and manufacturing sector.
English Language (ELICOS)
A six-level General English program, from Beginner to Advanced, for students building English skills for everyday life and further study.
General English — Beginner to Advanced (6 levels)
ELICOS is an English language program, not a VET qualification, and runs at all four Austra College campuses.
ELICOS is an English language program, not a VET qualification, and runs at all four Austra College campuses.
Information Technology (ICT)
Leadership & Management (BSB)
Business qualifications for supervisors, team leaders and managers, including a postgraduate-level Graduate Diploma.
Why do trade courses in Australia have such strong job outcomes?
Employers across construction, hospitality, automotive and engineering are having real difficulty finding qualified staff. Jobs and Skills Australia’s 2025 Occupation Shortage List found Technicians and Trades Workers make up the largest share of the country’s persistent occupational shortages, and trade vacancies are being filled at a noticeably lower rate than the national average — employers are advertising these roles and simply not getting enough suitable applicants.
The training itself holds up under scrutiny too. NCVER’s most recent VET student outcomes survey found that most graduates finish with an improved employment status, achieve the training goal they set out to reach, and report being satisfied with the course. That combination — real demand from employers plus training that reliably does what it says — is what makes a Certificate III trade qualification a genuinely practical choice, not just a marketing line.
Where can I study trade courses in Australia with Austra College?
Most courses run at all four campuses. Five Melbourne/Sydney-only trade courses are marked on the course list above. Confirm exact availability and intake dates with a course advisor before applying.
LEVEL 5/131 QUEEN ST MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Sydney (Granville)
LEVEL 2/133 PARRAMATTA RD
GRANVILLE NSW 2142
All 25 courses, including all Melbourne/Sydney-only trades.
Adelaide
Standard course range — excludes Melbourne/Sydney-only trades.
Can international students study trade courses in Melbourne and other campuses?
Yes. Austra College is registered on CRICOS (CRICOS Code: 03187D), meaning our qualifications are registered for delivery to international students.
Study mode
English requirements
Campus choice
Course availability differs by campus and intake, so confirm your qualification is running at your preferred campus before you apply.
Entry requirements and application conditions vary by individual circumstances. Speak to an Austra College course advisor or education agent for advice on your situation.
What career progression do Austra College courses lead to?
| Start here | Progress to | Then to |
|---|---|---|
| SIT30821 — Cert III Commercial Cookery | SIT40521 — Cert IV Kitchen Management | SIT50422 Diploma → SIT60322 Advanced Diploma Hospitality Management |
| CPC30220 — Cert III Carpentry | CPC50220 — Diploma of Building and Construction | Builder registration (set by each state/territory regulator) |
| AUR30620 — Cert III Light Vehicle | AUR40226 — Cert IV Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis | AUR50216 — Diploma of Automotive Technology |
| BSB40520 — Cert IV Leadership | BSB50420 — Diploma of Leadership and Management | BSB80120 — Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) |
VET (Vocational Education and Training) is Australia’s national system of practical, industry-linked qualifications delivered by registered training organisations — assessed on units of competency rather than exams. 5.1 million domestic and international students were enrolled in nationally recognised VET in 2025 (NCVER).
Nationally recognised
A qualification earned in Perth is valid in Brisbane, Darwin or Hobart. Course codes (SIT, CPC, AUR, ICT, BSB, MSF) are set nationally, not by individual colleges.
AQF-aligned
Regulated
What’s the difference between
a VET course and a trade course?
Every trade course is a VET course, but not every VET course is a trade course. A trade course trains you for a specific hands-on occupation — carpenter, chef, motor mechanic, roof plumber, cabinet maker, bricklayer — typically at Certificate III level with substantial practical assessment. A non-trade VET course, like the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management, builds professional capability without tying you to one on-tools occupation. ELICOS General English sits outside the VET system entirely — it’s a separately regulated English language program, not a nationally recognised VET qualification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What courses does Austra College offer in Australia?
Which trade courses in Australia does Austra College deliver?
Where can I study trade courses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth or Adelaide?
Are Austra College courses nationally recognised?
Can international students enrol in trade courses in Melbourne?
Does Austra College offer English language courses?
Do I need experience to start a trade course?
How long does a trade course take?
Does a trade qualification give me a licence to work?
25 courses. 4 campuses. One clear next step.