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Why Study Building and Construction in Australia: A Guide for International Students

If you’re an international student interested in the building and construction industry, you might be considering study with Trade Institute of Victoria (TIV) here in Australia. This guide will highlight the benefits of international study with TIV....

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Living in Victoria: A Guide for International Students

Trade Institute of Victoria (TIV) offers many courses to international students. This is a general guide to living in Victoria that will help you if you choose to study with us and make a move to our beautiful state....

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Understanding the requirements for a student visa in Australia

Once you’ve made the decision to study with Trade Institute of Victoria (TIV) as an international student, you need to obtain a student visa. This guide will help you understand the key requirements you need to meet in order to...

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Choosing the right employer for your apprenticeship..

Well done on deciding on a career in carpentry. It’s an exciting pathway that leads to a whole range of job opportunities from house framing and cabinet making to building and supervising. The possibilities are vast and in order to...

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What exactly is a construction estimator?

There’s a lot at stake in construction for both the client and construction company. Planning and budgeting are key drivers of a successful project, and an estimator plays a pivotal role in this....

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Construction Roles and What You Can Expect to Earn

Despite events that have caused a fluctuation in the construction industry over the past few years, it remains a robust and leading industry in the Australian economy. The opportunities for employment and promotion are vast....

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What does the future hold for the construction industry?

If you’ve been listening to media reports of late, it all appears to be doom and gloom for the construction industry. Rising costs and supply chain issues are still plaguing many and of course, we’ve all seen a number of...

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TIV National Tradie Health Month

August is Tradies National Health Month – an awareness initiative that focuses on the importance of tradie health. It was established by the Australian Physiotherapy Association because physiotherapists are uniquely placed to prevent and treat musculoskeletal concerns throughout a worker’s...

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Building Hope: TIV trainer and student volunteer with RAW Impact in Cambodia

Much of TIV’s culture is based on the sense of community fostered between trainers and students. Friendships and support often continue after a qualification has been gained. So it’s no surprise that trainer Aygṳn Ozkan and carpentry student Amanda Jane...

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