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Our History
Melbourne Polytechnic in the 1910s
Collingwood Technical College commences with the ringing of a cowbell
Melbourne Polytechnic in the 1920s
Melbourne Polytechnic in the 1930s
70 years on and a Collingwood Tech icon is rediscovered ... in a Reservoir shed
Preston Technical School – a new school for a burgeoning north.
Melbourne Polytechnic in the 1940s
Education for Industry and Community - 1940s
Collingwood Technical School and the War Effort - skills, effort and innovation
Fire devastates Collingwood Technical School
Teachers in World War II
Melbourne Polytechnic in the 1950s
The Rise of Vocational Education and Training - 1950s
Vice-regal brickie’s apprentice enrols at Collingwood Tech.
From cows to classrooms in ‘Little Chicago’ – the phenomenal growth of Preston Tech.
Preston strives to meet a long overdue need – technical education for girls.
Melbourne Polytechnic in the 1960s
Preston Technical School (PTS) Boys Weather the Storm - 1960s
Melbourne Polytechnic in the 1970s
Education for Industry and Community - 1970s
Preston Technical College Learning Resource Centre – the model for quality in the 1970s
The Rise of Vocational Education and Training - 1970s
Collingwood Tech in the 1970s – a ‘tough reputation’ belies a diverse reality.
Melbourne Polytechnic in the 1980s
The Keith Haring Mural - a Collingwood Technical College Treasure
The Rise of Vocational Education and Training - 1980s
Collingwood and Preston Technical Colleges become the Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE (NMCOT)
Arts, Education, and Agritech Department (Higher Education)
The Arts, Education, and Agritech department offers an exciting range of degrees, with excellent opportunities in a hands-on learning environment.
Bridging and Preparatory Department (Foundation)
Our Bridging and Preparatory Studies department offers courses to adults wanting to re-engage with training, further education and/or prepare for employment.
Business, Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Department (VET)
Melbourne Polytechnic's Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics department offers a broad suite of VET courses.
Creative Arts Department (VET)
Our Creative Arts department offers diverse courses in hairdressing, glass design, music, screen/media, sound, theater, & visual arts.
Food, Fibre, and Animal Industries Department (VET)
Our Food, Fibre, and Animal Industries department offers an exciting range of vocational certificates and diplomas.
Human Services and Education Department (VET)
We invite you to browse our Health and Community courses and look forward to welcoming you to Melbourne Polytechnic.
Trades Department (VET)
Our Trades department is known for high quality training, industry experienced teachers, and flexible delivery.
Foundation Studies
The Foundation Studies department covers a wide range of English language courses, including EAL and AMEP.