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TIV Construction Forecast

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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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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From tradeswoman to role model

When we last spoke to Becca Higgin in September 2021, she was juggling her Certificate III in Carpentry studies with a part time job as an apprentice. As a mature age student, she wasn’t fazed by stepping into a male...

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Are women a key solution in the labour and skills shortage facing Victoria?

A labour shortage is a situation where there are not enough workers to meet the demand in a particular geographical area or industry. A skills shortage refers to a shortage of workers with specific skills....

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TIV’s Builders Registration Program

Did you know that despite the impacts of COVID-19, a record 127,792 building permits were issued in 2021 worth $44.6 billion (as quoted by VBA)?...

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Superbike Champion Marty Craggill transformed his Career with TIV

Marty raced superbikes on the world stage and was crowned Australian Superbike Champion twice – in 1997 and 1998. After his career in Superbike racing, Marty turned to TIV for a career change....

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The Construction Industry – Beyond Covid

The Victorian construction industry has experienced significant growth, with an 86.3% increase in the value of building works and 31% increase in the number...

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Student of the Month – Martin Kokavec

Martin Kokavac is finally fulfilling a dream in Australia, starting his CPC30220 - Certificate III in Carpentry with Trade Institute of Victoria (TIV)....

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The Owner Builder Journey

An owner builder is someone who takes responsibility for domestic building work carried out on their land and is legally responsible for the project from start to finish....

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