If you’re comparing Victorian Skills College courses, start with two quick filters:
(1) study area (construction, timber, community services, business, English) and
(2) campus fit (Melbourne)
All Victorian Skills College Courses
Course list with fees and duration
Study area | Course | Code | Level | Duration |
English | General English (Elementary to Advanced) | — | English program | Duration varies (see note) |
Human Welfare Studies | Certificate III in Individual Support | CHC33021 | Cert III | 52 weeks |
Human Welfare Studies | Certificate IV in Ageing Support | CHC43015 | Cert IV | 52 weeks |
Human Welfare Studies | Diploma of Community Services | CHC52021 | Diploma | 104 weeks |
Building & Construction | Certificate III in Carpentry | CPC30220 | Cert III | 58 weeks |
Building & Construction | Certificate III in Cabinet Making & Timber Technology | MSF30322 | Cert III | 66 weeks |
Building & Construction | Diploma of Building & Construction (Building) | CPC50220 | Diploma | 52 weeks |
Business Management | Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) | BSB80120 | Grad Dip | 52 weeks |
Fees explained
On VSC course pages, fees are shown as a total course figure plus components like tuition, materials, and application.
Fee type | What it usually covers | Examples shown on VSC pages |
Tuition fee | Teaching and assessment | e.g., Carpentry tuition $24,000 |
Material fee | Training materials / resources | e.g., Cabinet Making material $3,000 |
Application fee | Processing and admin | Commonly $400 for VET courses |
Weekly tuition (English) | Charged per week | General English $350/week + $250 application |
Credit transfer, RPL, and switching courses
If you’ve studied before (in Australia or overseas), you may be eligible for Credit Transfer or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) depending on evidence. VSC mentions both on at least one course page (Carpentry).
Fast guide
If you want to… | What to prepare | Best PickMyUni next step |
Claim credit for units already completed | Statement of Attainment / transcript | Use PickMyUni’s transfer service page so you don’t repeat units |
Apply for RPL | Work evidence, references, portfolio material | Ask PickMyUni to map your experience to the right course level |
Change course mid-way | Current enrolment details, new goal | Talk to PickMyUni early—fees can differ after a transfer |
Quick career map
PickMyUni recommends choosing the course based on the first role you want, then checking the level and duration.
Course | Common direction |
CPC30220 Carpentry | Trade pathway in construction roles |
MSF30322 Cabinet Making & Timber | Workshop + installation roles in timber/cabinetry |
CPC50220 Building & Construction (Building) | Supervisory / builder pathway over time |
CHC33021 Individual Support | Support roles in care settings |
CHC43015 Ageing Support | Aged care-focused support roles |
CHC52021 Community Services | Community services support/coordination pathway |
BSB80120 Grad Dip Management (Learning) | Learning & development / training management direction |
General English | English improvement for study/work goals |