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Course Guide 2022 - 2023 Real skills. Real experience. Real outcomes. thegordon.edu.au TAFE 3044
Contents FREE TAFE course list 4 What can you study at The Gordon? 6 Why choose The Gordon? 14 Where can you find us? 15 How do we support you? 16 Pathways through The Gordon 18 Pathways to university 19 Pathways with formal arrangements 20 Scholarships and awards 22 How to apply 23 The Gordon 2022 - 2023 Course Guide © The Gordon 2021 ABN: 27 241 053 246 TAFE 3044 CRICOS No: 00011G View it online at thegordon.edu.au Published November 2021. All information is correct at the time of printing, however courses may subsequently be affected by changes to the relevant training package, or accredited course. Course code, title, units and content may change. Refer to website for latest information. Printed with the support of K.W.Doggett Fine Paper on Impact – 100% recycled, carbon neutral. The Gordon’s training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding for which eligibility criteria apply. Cover image: Students at Geelong City Campus, Kiah Lucey 2 | For the latest information visit thegordon.edu.au | Call 5225 0600
O P E N D AY AUGUST 2022
D I S COV E R YO U R F U T U R E
T O D AY !
COME ALONG AND FIND OUT
EVERYTHING THE GORDON
HAS TO OFFER.
•C hat to teachers about our courses,
career outcomes and pathways.
• Learn about our student support services.
Register online.
thegordon.edu.au/openweek
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ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Free
FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
FNS50217 Diploma in Accounting
CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
TAFE
HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
CPC40110 Certificate IV Building and Construction (Building)
CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
for RII30815 Certificate III in Civil Plant Operations ~ (Traineeship only)
RII40715 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision ~ (Traineeship only)
SIT30816 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Priority CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
22334VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security ~
Course
CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability
CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care ~
CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care ~
List
MEM40105 Course in Engineering - Welding Certification
MEM40105 Course in Engineering - Welding MIG TIG ARC
HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture
Eligibility criteria apply.
SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality (Traineeship only)
Other fees and charges
may apply. CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)
See freetafe.vic.gov.au. ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology
CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
= Pathway to university
CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing ~
CPC40912 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Course in Plumbing)
TLI30319 Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations (Traineeship only)
ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work
Apprenticeship pathway courses
AUR20716 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation “Mechanical” ~
22338VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship
CPC20211 Certificate II in Construction Pathways ~
22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies “Mechanical, Fabrication and
Composites”
AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture
22569VIC Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)
22499VIC Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational)
Government funding for eligible students. TAFE 3044. This list is subject to change, please refer to the FREE TAFE website
for the current list of Free TAFE courses and their eligibility criteria. freetafe.vic.gov.au
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Real skills. MARIA KELLY
ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
“This course was perfect to upskill, stay current
and build upon my experiences. My learning
expanded in many areas including branding,
We focus on practical training,
less theory, more experience.
3D animation, multimedia production, web
We have a widely known design and project management. This was
reputation for quality, trusted evident when I created an animated storyboard
in Australia and overseas. using software I hadn’t used previously.”
Real experience. EMILY MILLAR
CERTIFICATE IV IN INTERIOR DECORATION
“I loved the hands-on experience. I learn
Work placements and projects
a lot more when doing set tasks rather
form a large part of our course than from a text book. So to be able
content, giving you the practical to go out into the field and practice
experience you need to be confident designing real life spaces was good
when you enter the workforce. fun and really interesting for me.”
QUINTON DESMOND
Real outcomes.
RACHAEL CORDELL
CERTIFICATE III IN ELECTROTECHNOLOGY
DIPLOMA OF SCREEN AND MEDIA. (SPECIALIST MAKEUP SERVICES)
(ELECTRICIAN)
“I completed my apprenticeship and the
registered electrical contractors licensing
course and still had one goal in mind. Striving
towards a business that implemented new
Our diplomas and advanced
diplomas can give you credits technologies and processes to save customers
and guaranteed pathways into money and achieve a greener future, I am
degrees at other universities. now the owner of a successful business.”
Get real. Come and meet us.
If you’re thinking about studying at The Gordon why not come along to our Open Day and see for
yourself why we’ve been delivering quality vocational education and training for over 130 years.
We also offer information sessions throughout the year, so you can talk to teachers about
the course you’re interested in. Even if you’re still unsure, these information sessions
are a great way to narrow your choice to find the right course for you!
See our website for more details thegordon.edu.au
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What
can you
study at
The Gordon?
Course Code Course Title Campus Mode Duration Attendance Intakes
(days/
week)
FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting Geelong City On-campus FT: 6 mths 4 Feb, Jul
and Bookkeeping 1-2 yrs 2
Accounting
Geelong City FT: 6 mths 4
FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting On-campus Feb, Jul
Online PT: 12 mths 2
AHC41019 Certificate IV in Agribusiness Workplace Traineeship FT: 1 yr Workplace Ongoing
BSB30115 Certificate III in Business ~ Workplace Traineeship FT: 2 yrs Workplace Ongoing
BSB31115 Certificate III in Business Workplace Traineeship FT: 2 yrs Workplace Ongoing
Administration (Medical) Geelong City On-campus FT: 6 mths 3 Feb
Administration Werribee
and Business BSB40215 Certificate IV in Business ~ Geelong City On-campus FT: 6 mths 4 Jul
Workplace Traineeship FT: 4 yrs Workplace Ongoing
BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership Online Blended PT: 12 -18 mths 2 Feb
and Management
HLT47315 Certificate IV in Health Geelong City On-Campus FT: 6 mths 4 Feb
Administration
ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care East Geelong On-campus PT: 12 mths 1 Feb
Werribee
ACM30117 Certificate III in East Geelong On-campus PT: 12 mths 1 Feb
Animal Studies ~ Werribee
Ballarat
Animal Studies
ACM30417 Certificate III in Companion East Geelong On-campus PT: 12 mths 1.5 Feb
Animal Services ~
ACM40418 Certificate IV in East Geelong On-campus FT: 12 mths 2 Feb
Veterinary Nursing Werribee
Workplace Traineeship FT: 12 mths 2 Ongoing
AUR20218 Certificate II in Automotive TBA TBA FT: 3 days 3 TBA
Air Conditioning
Technology ~
AUR20716 Certificate II in Automotive East Geelong On-campus FT: 10 wks 4 Feb, Apr,
Vocational Preparation Jul
“Mechanical” ~
Automotive AUR30616 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Colac Apprenticeship FT: 3 yrs Flexible Ongoing
Mechanical Technology ~ East Geelong PT: 6 yrs
AUR31016 Certificate III in Workplace Apprenticeship FT: 3 yrs Flexible Ongoing
Automotive Sales ~ PT: 6 yrs
AUR31116 Certificate III in Heavy Colac Apprenticeship FT: 3 yrs Flexible Ongoing
Commercial Vehicle East Geelong
Mechanical Technology ~
SHB30115 Certificate III in Geelong City On-campus FT: 6 mths 3 Feb, Jul
Beauty Services Workplace Traineeship FT: 3 yrs Ongoing
Beauty
SHB40115 Certificate IV in Geelong City On-campus FT: 12 mths 3 Feb, Jul
Therapy Beauty Therapy Workplace Traineeship FT: 1-3 yrs Flexible Ongoing
SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy Geelong City On-campus FT: 12 mths 4 Feb, Jul
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For more information about part-time
options, entry requirements, fees
or to apply, visit thegordon.edu.au
Course Code Course Title Campus Mode Duration Attendance Intakes
(days/
week)
22338VIC Certificate II in Building East Geelong On-campus FT: 16 wks 3 Apr, Sep
and Construction Pre-
apprenticeship “Carpentry”
CPC20211 Certificate II in TBA 5
Construction Pathways ~
CPC30111 Certificate III in Bricklaying/ East Geelong Apprenticeship FT: 3 yrs Flexible Ongoing
Blocklaying ~
Building CPC30211 Certificate III in Carpentry ~ Colac Apprenticeship FT: 4 yrs Flexible Ongoing
Trades East Geelong
Hoppers
Crossing
CPC30611 Certificate III in Painting East Geelong Apprenticehsip FT: 4 yrs Flexible Ongoing
and Decorating ~
CPC31912 Certificate III in Joinery ~ East Geelong Apprenticehsip FT: 4 yrs Flexible Ongoing
MSF31113 Certificate III East Geelong Apprenticeship FT: 4 yrs Flexible Ongoing
in Cabinet Making
CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and East Geelong Blended PT: 12 mths 2 evenings Feb, Jul,
Construction (Building) ~ Oct
Building
CPC50210 Diploma of Building and East Geelong Blended FT: 18 mths 3 Feb, Apr,
Design and
Construction (Building) ~ Jul
Construction
Management 22477VIC Advanced Diploma East Geelong On-campus FT: 2 yrs 3 Feb, Jul
of Building Design
(Architectural)
RII30815 Certificate III in Civil Workplace Traineeship FT: up to 3 yrs Flexible Ongoing
Construction Plant
Operations ~
Civil
RII30919 Certificate III in Civil Workplace Apprenticeship FT: up to 3 yrs Flexible Ongoing
Construction Construction “General”
RII40715 Certificate IV in Civil Workplace Traineeship FT: up to 3 yrs Flexible Ongoing
Construction Supervision ~
Celebrancy CHC41015 Certificate IV in Celebrancy Geelong City Blended PT: 6-8 mths TBA May, Nov
~ This course is in transition.
The course code, title, units and content may change in future. Further information will be provided on The
Gordon website, upon enrolment and/or during the course of your training.
FREE TAFE
We have more than 30 free courses at The Gordon.
The Gordon is part of the Victorian Government’s Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative.
This means the Government will be subsidising the tuition fees of selected courses for eligible students.
Courses were selected based on the occupations prioritised as the most in demand by employers.
Eligibility criteria applies. Other fees and charges may apply. See freetafe.vic.gov.au for further details.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships with ‘Flexible’ class attendance will
be supplied a timetable once admitted to their course.
A number of courses have work placements and others have formal pathway arrangements to further study.
For more details visit thegordon.edu.au
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What
can you
study at
The Gordon?
Course Code Course Title Campus Mode Duration Attendance Intakes
(days/
week)
CHC32015 Certificate III Geelong City Blended FT: 6 mths 3 Jul
in Community Services Werribee On-campus Feb
CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work Geelong City On-campus FT: 12 mths 3 Feb, Jul
Blended
Community
CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability Geelong City On-campus FT: 12 mths 3 Feb, Jul
Services and Werribee
Youth Work
CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol Geelong City On-campus FT: 12 mths 4 Feb
and Other Drugs
CHC43315 Certificate IV in Geelong City On-campus PT: up to 2 evenings Jul
Mental Health 12 mths
CHC52015 Diploma of Community Geelong City On-campus FT: 18 mths 3 Feb, Jul
Services (Case Management) Werribee
ICT30120 Certificate III in East Geelong On-campus FT: 6 mths 4 Feb, Jul
Information Technology Workplace Traineeship FT: 1 yr Flexible Ongoing
ICT40418 Certificate IV in Information Workplace Traineeship FT: 1 yr Flexible Ongoing
Computer and Technology Networking ~
Networking ICT50418 Diploma of Information TBA On-campus FT: 12 mths Feb
Systems Technology Networking ~
UEE60411 Advanced Diploma East Geelong On-campus FT: 2 yrs 4 Feb
of Computer Systems
Engineering ~
AHC31416 Certificate III in Conservation East Geelong On-campus PT: 12 mths 2-3 Feb
and Land Management ~ Werribee
Workplace Traineeship FT: 3 yrs Flexible Ongoing
Conservation AHC40916 Certificate IV in Conservation East Geelong On-Campus FT: 12 mths 3 Feb
and Land and Land Management ~ PT: 2 yrs 2
Management Traineeship FT: 2 yrs Flexible Ongoing
PT: 4 yrs
AHC51116 Diploma of Conservation East Geelong On-campus FT: 2 yrs 3 Feb
and Land Management ~
SIT30816 Certificate III in Geelong City On-campus FT: 12 mths 3 Feb, Jun,
Commercial Cookery Jul, Aug
Workplace Apprenticeship FT: 3 yrs Flexible Ongoing
SIT40516 Certificate IV in Geelong City On-campus FT: 6 mths 3 Feb, Jul
Commercial Cookery PT: 12 mths 1 Feb, Apr,
Sep
Workplace Apprenticeship FT: 4 yrs Flexible Ongoing
Cookery
SIT31016 Certificate III in Patisserie Geelong City On-campus FT: 12 mths 3 Feb
Workplace Traineeship FT: 2 yrs Flexible Ongoing
PT: 4 yrs
SIT40716 Certificate IV in Patisserie Geelong City On-campus FT: 6 mths 3 Feb, July
PT: 12 mths 1 Feb, Apr,
Sep
Workplace Traineeship FT: 4 yrs Flexible Ongoing
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Important dates
The below dates are a guide. Please visit our website
for specific dates relevant to your course.
February intakes:
- Applications open from August.
- Info sessions and interviews commence from October.
Mid-year intakes:
- Applications open from March.
- Info sessions and interviews commence from April.
Course Code Course Title Campus Mode Duration Attendance Intakes
(days/
week)
CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Geelong City On-campus FT: 12 mths 3 Feb, Jul
Childhood Education Werribee
and Care ~ Workplace Traineeship FT: 2 yrs Flexible Ongoing
Early PT: 4 yrs
Childhood
CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Geelong City On-campus FT: 18 mths 3 Mar, Jul
Education and Care ~ Werribee
Workplace Traineeship FT: 2-4 yrs Flexible Ongoing
UEE30811 Certificate III in East Geelong Apprenticeship FT: 3.25 yrs Flexible Ongoing
Electrotechnology Hoppers
Electrician ~ Crossing
Electrical
22499VIC Certificate II in East Geelong On-campus FT: 6 mths 3 Feb, Jul
Electrotechnology Hoppers
(Pre-vocational) Crossing
22453VIC Course in New Energy TBA FT: 6 days
Technology Systems ~
22515VIC Course in Working Safely TBA PT: 1 day
in the Solar Industry
22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering East Geelong On-campus FT: 6 mths 2 Feb, Jul
Studies “Mechanical,
Fabrication and Composites”
MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering East Geelong Apprenticeship FT: up to 4 yrs Flexible Ongoing
- Mechanical Trade
Engineering MEM30305 Certificate III in Engineering East Geelong Apprenticeship FT: up to 4 yrs Flexible Ongoing
and Metal - Fabrication Trade
Trades MEM40105 Course in Engineering - East Geelong On-campus PT: Flexible 1 evening Feb, Apr,
Welding Certification Jul, Sep
MEM40105 Course in Engineering - East Geelong On-campus PT: Flexible 1 evening Feb, Apr,
Welding MIG TIG ARC Jul, Sep
MEM50212 Diploma of Engineering East Geelong On-campus FT: 12 mths 3 Feb
- Technical
English as an 22486VIC Certificate III in EAL (Access) Geelong City Blended FT: 6 mths 5 Feb, Jul
Blended PT: 6-12 mths 3
Additional
Language 22487VIC Certificate IV in EAL (Access) Geelong City Blended FT: 6 mths 5 Feb, Jul
(EAL) Blended PT: 6-12 mths 3
SFL30115 Certificate III in Floristry Geelong On-campus FT: 12 mths 3 Feb, Jul
Floristry Workplace Apprenticeship FT: 3 yrs Flexible Ongoing
22476VIC Certificate I in General Geelong City On-campus FT: 6 mths 4 Feb, Jul
Education for Adults
(Introductory)
22472VIC Certificate I in General Geelong City On-campus FT: 6 mths 4 Feb, Jul
General Education for Adults
Education
22473VIC Certificate II in General Geelong City On-campus FT: 6 mths 4 Feb, Jul
Education for Adults
22474VIC Certificate III in General Geelong City On-campus FT: 6 mths 2 Feb, Jul
Education for Adults “BINS”
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The Gordon?
Course Code Course Title Campus Mode Duration Attendance Intakes
(days/
week)
Graphic CUA50715 Diploma of Graphic Design Geelong City On-campus FT: 12 mths 4 Feb
Design
SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing Geelong City On-campus FT: 12 mths 4 Feb, Jul
Workplace Apprenticeship FT: 3 yrs Flexible Ongoing
Hairdressing
SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering Geelong City On-campus FT: 12 mths 3 Feb, Jul
Workplace Apprenticeship FT: 3 yrs Flexible Ongoing
PT: 6 yrs
CHC33015 Certificate III in Geelong City On-campus FT: 19 wks 3 Feb, Apr,
Individual Support Werribee PT: 10 mths 1 Jul
(Ageing, Home and Workplace Traineeship FT: 1 yr Flexible Ongoing
Community) PT: 2 yrs
HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Geelong City On-campus FT: 12 wks 3 Feb
Services Assistance Traineeship FT: 1 yr Flexible Jan
PT: 2 yrs
HLT37215 Certificate III in Geelong City On-campus FT: 6 mths 2-3 Feb, Jul
Pathology Collection Werribee
HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Geelong City On-campus FT: 12 mths 3 Jul
Health Assistance Workplace Traineeship FT: 2 yrs Flexible Ongoing
Health PT: 4 yrs
Services HLT37015 Certificate III in Off-campus PT: 12 mths 1 Mar
Sterilisation Services
HLT47015 Certificate IV in East Geelong On-campus PT: 12 mths 1 Mar
Steralisation Services
HLT47515 Certificate IV in Operating On-campus PT: 12 mths
Theatre Technical Support Traineeship FT: 2 yrs
PT: 4 yrs
CHC43415 Certificate IV In Geelong On-campus PT: 10 mths 2 Mar
Leisure and Health Workplace Traineeship FT: 2 yrs Flexible Ongoing
PT: 4 yrs
HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing ~ Geelong City On-campus FT: 2 yrs 4 Feb, Apr,
Werribee Jul, Oct
AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture East Geelong On-campus PT: 12 mths 2 Feb
Workplace Traineeship FT: 1 yr Flexible Ongoing
PT: 2 yrs
AHC21616 Certificate II in Landscaping East Geelong On-campus PT: 1 yr 2 Feb
Workplace Traineeship FT: 1 yr Flexible Ongoing
AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture East Geelong On-campus FT: 12 mths 3 Feb, Jul
Werribee PT: 1-2 yrs 1-2
Workplace Traineeship FT: 2 yrs 1 Ongoing
Horticulture
AHC30916 Certificate III in Landscape Workplace Apprenticeship FT: 3 yrs Flexible Ongoing
Construction
AHC31016 Certificate III in Parks Workplace Apprenticeship FT: 3 yrs Flexible Ongoing
and Gardens
AHC31116 Certificate III in Workplace Apprenticeship FT: 3 yrs Flexible Ongoing
Production Nursery ~
AHC31216 Certificate III in Workplace Apprenticeship FT: 3 yrs Flexible Ongoing
Retail Nursery ~
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options, entry requirements, fees
or to apply, visit thegordon.edu.au
Course Code Course Title Campus Mode Duration Attendance Intakes
(days/
week)
AHC31316 Certificate III in Sports Workplace Apprenticeship FT: 3 yrs Flexible Ongoing
Turf Management ~
Horticulture AHC40416 Certificate IV in Horticulture East Geelong On-campus FT: 12 mths 3 Feb
AHC50416 Diploma of Horticulture East Geelong On-campus PT: up to 2 yrs 1 evening Feb
SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality Workplace Traineeship FT: 1 yr Flexible Ongoing
Hospitality Diploma of Hospitality
SIT50416 Geelong City On-campus FT: 26 wks 3 Feb, Jul
Management
22334VIC Certificate IV in East Geelong On-campus FT: 12 mths 4 Feb, Jul
Cyber Security ~
ICT30120 Certificate III in East Geelong On-campus FT: 6 mths 4 Feb, Jul
Information Technology Workplace Traineeship FT: 1 yr Flexible Ongoing
Information ICT40118 Certificate IV in Information East Geelong On-campus FT: 6 mths 4 Jul
Technology Technology ~ Workplace Traineeship FT: 1 yr Flexible Ongoing
ICT50118 Diploma of Information East Geelong On-campus FT: 12 mths
Technology ~
ICT60115 Advanced Diploma of East Geelong On-campus FT: 12 mths
Information Technology ~
MSF40118 Certificate IV in East Geelong On-campus FT: 12 mths 3 Feb, Jul
Interior Decoration
Interior Design
MSF50218 Diploma in East Geelong On-campus FT: 2 yrs 2 Feb, Jul
Interior Decoration
MSL40118 Certificate IV in Geelong City On-campus FT: 12 mths 3 Feb
Laboratory Laboratory Techniques
Technology MSL50118 Diploma of Laboratory Geelong City On-campus FT: 12 mths 3 Feb
Technology
HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Geelong City On-campus FT: 12 mths 3 Feb
Massage Massage Werribee 3
22474VIC Certificate III in General Geelong City On-campus FT: 6 mths 2 Feb, Jul
Education for Adults “BINS”
Nursing
HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing ~ Geelong City On-campus FT: 2 yrs 4 Feb, Apr,
Werribee Jul, Oct
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study at The Gordon?
Course Code Course Title Campus Mode Duration Attendance Intakes
(days/
week)
22569VIC Certificate II in Plumbing East Geelong On-campus FT: 14 wks 4 Feb, May,
(Pre-apprenticeship) Hoppers Jul
Crossing
CPC32413 Certificate III in Plumbing ~ Workplace Apprenticeship FT: 4 yrs Flexible Ongoing
PT: 6 yrs
CPC40912 Certificate IV in Plumbing East Geelong On-campus PT: 751 hours Flexible
and Services Hoppers
Crossing
Plumbing
Note: Units from this course can be taken individually including -
CPC40912 Course in Plumbing - Business and Estimating
CPC40912 Course in Plumbing - Drainage
CPC40912 Course in Plumbing - Gas
CPC40912 Course in Plumbing - Mechanical
CPC40912 Course in Plumbing - Roofing
CPC40912 Course in Plumbing - Water
CPC40912 Course in Plumbing - Sanitary
Tourism SIT30116 Certificate III in Tourism Geelong City On-campus FT: 6 mths 3 Feb, Jul
Training and TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training Geelong City On-campus PT: 12 mths 1-2 Feb, Apr,
Assessment and Assessment Werribee Online Jul, Oct
Transport and TLI30319 Certificate III in Supply Workplace Traineeship PT: 18 mths Flexible Ongoing
Logistics Chain Operations
Visual Arts CUA41315 Certificate IV in Visual Arts ~ Geelong City On-campus FT: 12 mths 4 Feb
Work, Health BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work East Geelong On-campus PT: 6 mths 1 evening Feb, Apr,
and Safety Health and Safety ~ Jul
CPC20211 VCAL Certificate II in East Geelong/ On-campus TBA TBA
Construction Pathways ~ GTEC
VCALFND001 VCAL - Victorian East Geelong/ On-campus FT: 6 mths 4 Jul
Certificate of Applied GTEC
Learning (Foundation)
VCALINT001 VCAL – Victorian Certificate East Geelong/ On-campus FT: 12 mths 5 Feb
of Applied Learning GTEC
(Intermediate) Year 11
VCALSEN001 VCAL – Victorian Certificate East Geelong/ On-campus FT: 12 mths 5 Feb
of Applied Learning GTEC
VCE, VCAL (Senior) Year 12
and Youth VCE0000001 VCE - Victorian Certificate Geelong City On-campus FT: 1 yr 5 Feb, Jul
Programs of Education – Year 11
VCE0000001 VCE - Victorian Certificate Geelong City On-campus FT: 1 yr 5 Feb
of Education – Year 12
VCE0000001 VCE - Victorian Certificate FT: 6 mths TBA
of Education – Youth
22473VIC Certificate II in General FT: 6 mths
Education for Adults “Youth”
22567VIC Certificate I in Geelong City On-campus FT: 12 mths 4 Feb
Transition Education
22566VIC Certificate I in Work Geelong City On-campus FT: 12 mths 4 Feb
Education
22447VIC Certificate I in Mumgu- Geelong City On-campus FT: 6 mths 3 Feb
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Important: All course information is current at the time of printing and is subject to change.
For the most up-to-date information please go to thegordon.edu.au
12 | For the latest information visit thegordon.edu.au | Call 5225 0600The Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre offers free support for
job seekers in the Geelong and Wyndham communities.
We can help you with job applications, course advice,
general career information and job search strategies.
We provide:
• Confidential appointments with a trained career advisor
• Up-to-date workshops on all stages of the application process
• Industry Insight panels with local employers
• Access to computers and internet at our Geelong City Campus hub.
Questions? P (03) 5225 0700 E skillscentre@gordontafe.edu.au W skillscentregeelong.org.au
Bookings are essential for all workshops, panels, programs and appointments.
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Improve your chances of gaining an apprenticeship by completing
a pre‑apprenticeship program in your chosen trade. You can do
this through VET Delivered to Secondary Students or as a full-time
course after secondary school. Pre-apprenticeships can also reduce
the duration of your full apprenticeship once employed.
While still in An alternative to After
secondary school... senior secondary secondary school...
school...
VET Delivered to Apprenticeships and
Secondary Students Geelong Technical Traineeships
Combine your VCE or VCAL studies with Education Centre (GTEC) Combine paid work with structured
hands-on skills and a national qualification. If you have completed Year 10 and are training, leading to a nationally-
A VET Delivered to Secondary Students looking to take up a trade or start your recognised qualification and great
program (previously known as VETiS) career in a chosen field, GTEC could be industry skills to set you up for your
allows you to experience a career you for you. The unique three-part program future career. Apprenticeships are offered
may be considering, adds to the eligibility includes VCAL (Victorian Certificate across building trades, engineering,
requirements for VCE/VCAL, and may of Applied Learning), TAFE and real automotive, hairdressing and cookery.
contribute to your ATAR score. Choose from work experience leading to work or Traineeships are even broader – you
more than 25 programs in a range of areas. apprenticeship opportunities. GTEC is can do one in almost any field! The first
Speak to your school VET Coordinator or based at our East Geelong Campus. step is finding an employer willing to
check out our VET Delivered to Secondary
employ you. The Gordon works with
Students guide for more information.
VCE - The Gordon employers to help deliver and assess
School-based Alternative your training, and you may spend
The Gordon is Geelong’s only alternative some time at one of our campuses for
Apprenticeships and provider for the Victorian Certificate of training throughout your studies.
Traineeships (SBAT) Education (VCE). We offer Year 11 and 12
A great option if you would like to start VCE in an adult learning environment, for Certificates
an apprenticeship or traineeship, and students who are motivated and willing to The Gordon offers more than 100
also finish secondary school. Once take responsibility for their own learning. certificate courses, from level I to IV, in a
you’ve secured an employer, you can Choose from full-time or part-time study,
broad range of areas. Certificate courses
combine your SBAT with your VCE or with a range of subjects available.
are a great starting point for your further
VCAL studies, which can reduce the
amount of time required to complete study, and lead to higher level diploma
Youth Programs and advanced diploma courses.
your qualification after secondary school.
If you’re thinking VCE or VCAL isn’t
Speak to your school VET Coordinator for
for you, but still want to prepare for
more information about your options. Diplomas and
employment or further study, our youth
Advanced Diplomas
programs could be the answer. Offering
These are the highest level of courses
Youth Access or Work Education
offered at The Gordon, providing highly
programs, you’ll learn in an adult
developed and specialised skills in
environment with support and guidance
your chosen field. They often include
from our experienced youth counsellors.
work placement and industry projects,
and can lead to great employment
opportunities. Diplomas and advanced
diplomas can also give you credit for
prior learning, and some even provide
a guaranteed pathway to university.
14 | For the latest information visit thegordon.edu.au | Call 5225 0600Where can you find us?
The Gordon now has five campuses across Geelong and Wyndham -
offering you choice, convenience and great lifestyle benefits.
Not only are we close to the city, country and coast, our region also
offers affordable living and a wonderful sense of community.
Geelong Wyndham Partner locations
Geelong City Werribee Werribee Learning Centre
2 Fenwick St, Geelong 24 Watton St, Werribee 9 Bridge St, Werribee
Located on the edge of Geelong CBD Located in the heart of Werribee’s • Run in partnership with
and opposite the Geelong Railway city centre, this campus includes Deakin University.
Station, our Geelong City Campus is general classrooms, practical
home to The Gordon’s first building training and informal learning Parks Victoria,
built in 1887 (now the Davidson spaces. Here you’ll find: Werribee Park
Restaurant). Here you’ll find: • Customer service centre K Rd, Werribee
• Customer service centre • Simulated nursing lab • Horticulture
• Art and design studios • Pathology training rooms • Civil Construction
• Nursing lab • Remedial massage clinic • Conservation and
• Science lab • Student lounge areas. Land Management.
• The Studio - hair, beauty
and make-up Hoppers Crossing University of Melbourne
• The Gordon Culinary School
195 Old Geelong Rd, Veterinary Hospital
• The Davidson Restaurant
Hoppers Crossing 250 Princes Hwy, Werribee
• The Gordon Gallery
Our trades campus is perfectly located • Animal Studies
• The Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre.
close to the busy industrial and • Veterinary Nursing.
commercial precinct. Here you’ll find:
East Geelong
• 730 square metres of
Boundary Rd, East Geelong practical training space
Located just 10 minutes drive from
• Facilities to specialise in construction
the Geelong City Campus, our East
and design programs
Campus is home to our state-of-the-art
• General classrooms for theory work.
trade training facilities. Here you’ll find:
• Customer service centre
• Automotive, paint and panel centre
Werribee Princes Campus
• Construction and safety centre 180 Princes Hwy, Werribee
• Engineering and metal workshops Our campus offers students access
• Geelong Technical Education to quality training rooms, dedicated
spaces for student services and
Centre (GTEC)
career advice. Here you’ll find:
• IT labs
• Early childhood training rooms
• Remedial massage clinic
• Animal studies.
• Student residence.
| 15How do we support you?
As a Gordon student, you can access a wide range of resources and
support services to ensure your study experience is the best it can be.
We provide services to make your life easier. We put on activities that can
make your life fun. We can listen and help if you’re having a rough time.
Aboriginal Bookshop Cafeterias
Located at our East Geelong Open every weekday including
Education Unit campus, our bookshop provides evenings at the Geelong City
‘Kitjarra wurrun-ngeen’ is located textbooks, specialist equipment and East Geelong campuses
at our Geelong City Campus. It and uniforms, stationery items, to cater to your every need.
provides assistance and support plus everyday items from Hot and cold breakfasts, lunch,
to Indigenous students including newspapers and postage stamps espresso coffee and snacks
course information, mentoring, to greeting cards and nail are sold at student prices.
confidential and financial advice, polishes. If we don’t stock it we
information on Abstudy and can usually order it in for you!
assistance schemes, as well as
tutoring services. Kitchen and
study facilities are also available.
Careers Counselling Customer Service
Our Careers Team provide For help with personal matters, Customer Service staff are
free and confidential career financial queries or problems located at each campus to
counselling appointments for with your course, drop in or assist you with fees, receipts,
both prospective and current make an appointment to see refunds, travel concessions,
students. As a student, you a student counsellor, who are ID cards, course information,
can obtain assistance with here to support you with your course applications, results
course and job applications, studies. The service is free and and general enquiries.
resumes, interview skills and confidential, with offices located
employment information. at the Geelong City and East
Geelong campuses, and by
appointment in Wyndham.
Disability eCentral Free Wi-Fi
Support Services eCentral provides access to Free Wi-Fi is available across
We assist students with your own ‘portal’ of information: all areas of our Geelong City,
disabilities to access and update your details, make East Geelong and Wyndham
participate in educational and enquiries, apply for courses, campuses via your student
training opportunities. Our view your application logon protocol. Access any
services are provided free of status, communicate with web-based resource such as
charge to eligible students and The Gordon, manage your the Student Portal, Gordon
operate across all campuses. enrolments and payments, Online, email, as well as
apply for scholarships and VET general internet access.
Student Loans, access course
materials, view your results,
and see completion details.
16 | For the latest information visit thegordon.edu.au | Call 5225 0600Gordon International Gordon Print Libraries
The Gordon offers a wide range Located at the Geelong City The Library provides students
of accredited courses and Campus and catering to all with access to a range of
English language programs your printing, photocopying electronic and hard copy
for international students. We and publishing needs. We resources; including books,
work closely with The Gordon’s provide high speed digital DVDs, journals, streamed videos
educational areas and support printing, pre-press services, and electronic journals. Access
services to assist international scanning, laminating, colour to PCs, Wi-Fi, photocopying
students to achieve their goals. photocopying, and more. and printing facilities are also
available. Visit the Geelong City
and East Geelong campuses
to access these services.
Office 365 Scholarships Student Hub
As a Gordon student, you can If you need financial assistance Located at our Geelong City
access the latest version of to help complete your studies, a Campus, the Student Hub is
Microsoft Office for free. This Gordon scholarship could help. an area for you to relax and
means you’ll always have the Scholarships range from $500 catch up with friends. Self-help
latest version of Word, Excel, to $10,000 and are awarded computers are available to access
PowerPoint, OneNote, and to students to help cover the your student account, email,
more for as long as you’re a costs associated with studying. general information, and to
Gordon student. You’ll also Some scholarships are open to apply for new courses. Customer
be using the same programs all students, while others have Service staff are available to
as your teachers, to ensure specific eligibility criteria. answer any of your questions.
full file compatibility.
Student Residence Student Portal Key Contact
Located at the East Geelong The Student Portal is your
Numbers
Campus (and only ten minutes gateway to The Gordon. It’s
drive from the City Campus), Aboriginal Education Unit
where you access eCentral,
our Student Residence is a 5225 0859
Gordon Online, your email,
small community renowned timetables, plus all your
for its friendly and welcoming Career Services
other student info!
environment. It includes three Access the portal via 5246 6218
separate wings with The Gordon website.
50 spacious and furnished Customer Service
bedrooms, including a queen- 5225 0600
sized bed. Fully-equipped
kitchen and bathroom areas are Disability Support Services
shared between four residents, Geelong City Campus
and living areas are centrally 5225 0835
located with couches, East Geelong Campus
TV and DVD facilities. 5225 0768
The residence also offers many Study
support services, activities and Gordon International
opportunities to meet new
Support Centres
5225 0920
friends and build independent Our Study Support Centres are
living skills. Like to check it out? located at the Geelong City and Library
Call the residence on 5246 6132 East Geelong campuses. Run by
5225 0812
to arrange a personalised tour. a team of experienced teachers,
they can provide assistance
Student Residence
with course work, facilitate small
group tutorials and enhance 5246 6132
study and assignment skills.
Basic education is also offered in
reading, writing and numeracy.
| 17Pathways This flow chart provides a general guide to each course level,
through the duration and entrance requirements, and the pathway
to further study. Course duration is indicated in full-time,
The Gordon and particular courses have their own part-time equivalent.
Please check our website for specific course details.
Certificate II / VET Delivered
Pre-apprenticeship to Secondary
Duration: 6 months – 1 year Students
Requirements: Year 10 or / School-based
equivalent, at least 15 years apprenticeship
of age, or mature age
Duration: 1 – 2 years
Requirements: Year 10 or 11
(depending on school)
Certificate III Apprenticeship
Duration: 6 months – 2 years (Certificate III)
Requirements: Year 10 or Duration: 3 – 4 years
equivalent, at least 15 years Requirements: Year 10 or
of age, or mature age equivalent, at least 15 years
of age, or mature age
VCE at The Gordon VCAL / GTEC
Duration: 1 – 2 years Certificate IV Duration: 2 years
Requirements: Year 10, at least (equivalent Year 11 and 12)
Duration: 6 months – 2 years
15 years of age, or mature age Requirements: Year 10,
Requirements: Year 10 or equivalent,
at least 15 years of age
Certificate III, or mature age
Diploma
Duration: 1 – 2 years
Requirements: Year 12 or equivalent,
Certificate III, or mature age
Advanced Diploma
Duration: 1.5 – 2 years
Requirements: Year 12 or equivalent,
Certificate III, or mature age
Bachelor Degree Graduate Certificate
Duration: 3+ years Duration: 1 year (part-time)
Requirements: Year 12 VCE, a related Requirements: Related diploma,
diploma or advanced diploma advanced diploma or bachelor
qualification, or mature age degree, and industry experience
Students under 17 (15 to 16 years of age) are subject to the national youth participation requirement which states young people must
complete year 10 and then participate in full-time education, training or employment until age 17.
For more information on this requirement visit education.vic.gov.au
18 | For the latest information visit thegordon.edu.au | Call 5225 0600Pathways
to university
Did you know that some What are the benefits?
Gordon diplomas and • Develop your further study
advanced diplomas and industry skills first.
• Gain two qualifications instead of one.
can create a pathway
• Start working in your career field
to university? We have (after TAFE) while completing uni.
partnerships with a number • Reduce your total study time at uni,
of leading universities, with credit for your Gordon studies.
that can provide entry • Save money.
and credit into a range • Boost your future employment
of degree programs. and career prospects.
TAFE versus university – what’s the difference?
TAFE University
Mostly theory with some hands-on work
Style of learning Mostly hands-on supported by theory.
(depending on field of study).
Teachers Industry trained and qualified. Academics, researchers, industry professionals.
Classes and workshops. Lectures: 50 - 700 people.
Class
12 - 20 people per class. Tutorials and practicals:
structure
One teacher per subject. 15 – 30 people, one tutor per subject.
Contact 25 – 35 per week (full-time). 8 – 25 per week (full-time).
hours Minimises homework and independent study time. Significant independent study time required.
Qualifications Certificate I-IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma. Bachelor Degree, Honours, Masters, PhD.
Year 10–12 (or equivalent literacy and
Year 12 VCE (ATAR), a related diploma or
Entry numeracy skills).
advanced diploma qualification, or mature age.
Requirements No ATAR.
May be prerequisites and/or special requirements.
May be special entrance requirements.
Fees Varies based on individual circumstances and Varies based on individual
eligibility. Concessions may be available for circumstances and eligibility.
certificate courses. VET Student Loans available HECS-HELP available.
for some diploma and advanced diploma courses.
Note: These are general guidelines only, and details may vary between courses.
Check the website for specific Gordon course information and requirements.
| 19Pathways
with formal
arrangements
After completing an advanced qualification at How does it work?
The Gordon, you may be eligible for a guaranteed Guaranteed entry pathways into
entry pathway into a range of degrees at a university courses are subject to
number of universities. The following table meeting particular requirements.
Once you have successfully
outlines the level of credit you may be entitled
completed the approved
to at our partner universities, which reduces Gordon course, you must
your degree duration or load, by successfully complete the appropriate forms
completing qualifications at The Gordon. to receive a conditional offer
This should be used as a guide only and from the relevant university.
up-to-date information is available on the Applications will be required in
the preceding periods leading
relevant university website. The number of credit into the next academic teaching
points awarded will also depend on the units period (semester or trimester).
you have completed at The Gordon and will be Due dates apply.
assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to
the relevant university’s website.
The Gordon Course University course The Gordon Course University course
Any Diploma or Advanced Bachelor of Environmental
Bachelor of Arts
Diploma at The Gordon AHC51116 Diploma of Science (Environmental
Conservation and Land Management and
Bachelor of Business
Management ~ Sustainability)
Bachelor of Commerce
FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting AHC50416 Diploma Bachelor of Environmental
Bachelor of Sport
of Horticulture Science (Wildlife and
Development
Conservation Biology)
BSB50420 Diploma of
Bachelor of Business AHC51116 Diploma of
Leadership and Management Bachelor of Environmental
Conservation and Land
Science (Marine Biology)
FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting Management ~
Bachelor of Property
CPC50210 Diploma of Building
and Real Estate AHC51116 Diploma of
and Construction (Building)
Conservation and Land Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Education Management ~ Bachelor of Zoology
CHC50113 Diploma of Early (Early Years) MSL50118 Diploma of and Animal Science
Childhood Education and Care ~ Bachelor of Education Laboratory Technology
(Primary)
MSL50118 Diploma of
Bachelor of Forensic Science
Laboratory Technology
CPC50210 Diploma of Building Bachelor of Construction
and Construction (Building) Management (Honours)
22477VIC Advanced Diploma of Bachelor of Design
Building Design (Architectural) (Architecture)
20 | For the latest information visit thegordon.edu.au | Call 5225 0600The Gordon Course University course The Gordon Course University course
CPC50210 Diploma of Building Bachelor of Building Surveying CHC52015 Diploma of
and Construction (Building) Bachelor of Building Design Community Services
Bachelor of Public Health
22477VIC Advanced Diploma of Bachelor of Construction MSL50118 Diploma of
and Health Promotion
Building Design (Architectural) Management (Honours Laboratory Technology
HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing ~
ICT50118 Diploma of
Information Technology ~ CHC52015 Diploma of
ICT50418 Diploma of Information Community Services Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Computer Science
Technology Networking ~
Bachelor of Information HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing ~
UEE60411 Advanced Diploma of
Technology
Computer Systems Engineering ~ Bachelor of Fitness
ICT60115 Advanced Diploma Bachelor of Sport Science
of Information Technology ~ (Human Movement)/Bachelor
of
CUA50715 Diploma of Bachelor of Communication
Psychological Studies
Graphic Design ~ (Advertising)
Bachelor of Outdoor Education
CUA50715 Diploma of Bachelor of Communication and Environmental Science
HLT52015 Diploma of
Graphic Design ~ (Digital Media) Bachelor of Physical Education
Remedial Massage
and Sport Science
CUA50715 Diploma of Bachelor of Communication
Bachelor of Sport Science
Graphic Design ~ (Journalism)
Bachelor of Sport
CUA50715 Diploma of Bachelor of Communication Management/Bachelor
Graphic Design ~ (Public Relations) of Business
Bachelor of Sport
Bachelor of Creative Management
CUA50715 Diploma of Arts (Photography)
Graphic Design ~ Bachelor of Creative
Arts (Visual Arts)
Bachelor of Design
CUA50715 Diploma of (3D Animation)
Graphic Design ~ Bachelor of Design
(Visual Communication)
CHC52015 Diploma of
Community Services
MSL50118 Diploma of
Laboratory Technology Bachelor of Health Sciences
HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing ~
HLT52015 Diploma of
Remedial Massage
CHC52015 Diploma of Bachelor of Psychological
Community Services Science
HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing ~ Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Bachelor of Exercise
HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing ~
and Sport Science
HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing ~ Bachelor of Nursing Course delivered by
Deakin University
CHC52015 Diploma of
Community Services
MSL50118 Diploma of Bachelor of Nutrition Science
Laboratory Technology Course delivered by
HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing ~ Victoria University
CHC52015 Diploma of
Community Services
MSL50118 Diploma of Bachelor of Occupational
~ This course is in transition.
Laboratory Technology Therapy
HLT52015 Diploma of The course code, title, units and content may change in future.
Remedial Massage Further information will be provided on The Gordon website,
upon enrolment and/or during the course of your training.
CHC50113 Diploma of Early Bachelor of Early
Childhood Education and Care ~ Childhood Education
Pathways listed above are current and correct at print.
Please refer to the university’s website for the most current status
of all pathway courses.
| 21Scholarships
and awards
Are you a motivated, goal-orientated student with big goals for your future?
Is financial hardship a barrier to you achieving your study or career plan?
A Gordon Scholarship may be an option for you.
Scholarships help students pay the financial costs of studying at The Gordon, ranging from $500 to $5,000. In 2021
there were more than 45 scholarships available in a range of categories, worth more than $80,000. Scholarship
applications generally open in November and close in February each year. Visit our website for more information along
with terms and conditions.
Scholarship overview
Leadership and Initiative Skill Specific Scholarships Middy’s Electrical (Electrical)
Scholarships • One scholarship valued at $1,000
Blue Moon Pet Services
• One scholarship valued at $1,000 Saltair Spa
Geelong Community Foundation
• One scholarship valued at $1,000
• Five scholarships valued at $2,000 each Community Care Chemist
(Financial/Accounting) The Gordon Beauty Therapy
George Alexander Foundation
• One scholarship valued at $2,000 • Two scholarships valued at $1,000 each
Study Support Bursary
• Two bursaries valued at $$3,750 each Dow Performance Materials The Gordon Financial Services
(EnviroTech/Lab Tech) • One scholarship valued at $2,000
George Alexander Foundation
• Three scholarships valued at $1,000 each The Gordon Hospitality
• Four scholarships valued at $5,000 each
Elements Childcare and • One schloarship valued at $1,000
Ted Dimmick Charitable Trust
Early Learning Centre
• Three scholarships valued
• Two scholarships valued at $2,000 each
at $2,500 each
Geelong Galvanizing (Steel Industry)
Accessible Scholarships • Two scholarships valued at $1,500 each
Kinetic IT (ICT)
David James Russell Memorial
• Three scholarships valued
• One scholarship valued at $1,000
at $3,000 each
Emma and Morris Jacobs Margery Rix Scholarship by
• Three scholarships valued at $500 each Geelong Field Naturalists Club
Kevin and Jo Boland • One scholarship valued at $1,000
• One scholarship valued at $1,000
Marion and Ernie Speight
• Three scholarships valued at $1,000 each
Rotary Club of Geelong East
• One scholarship valued at $1,000
Soroptimist International Geelong
• Two scholarships valued at $1,000 each
The Gordon
- One scholarship valued at $1,000
The Gordon Awards
The Gordon Accessible Learning for Excellence
• One scholarship valued at $1,000
Every year, The Gordon presents awards
Tyler Dean Memorial to recognise and reward excellence in
academic and personal achievement,
- One scholarship valued at $1,000
community involvement and leadership.
Students are nominated across 16 award
categories, with prize money ranging from
$500 to $2,000. Some of our winning
students are also nominated for the
Victorian Training Awards each year.
Based on scholarships available in 2021.
Scholarship and bursary values may change in 2022.
22 | For the latest information visit thegordon.edu.au | Call 5225 0600How to apply
Application methods Pre-training review Quality Training
The Gordon has two main methods To meet National Registered Training Guarantee
to apply for entry into a course: Organisation standards, all eligible
• Directly to The Gordon (online). students are required to undertake
The Gordon’s Vision
• Via an Australian Apprenticeship a pre-training review prior to the
The Gordon’s vision is to be the
Network Support Provider. commencement of studies. This
first choice in skills in our markets
includes a literacy and numeracy
and the leader in our field.
Direct application assessment relevant to their course.
We will achieve this by providing an
For all on-campus courses, direct If a student cannot meet the required
enriching student experience that
applications are made online via level, they may still be accepted into
promotes pathways to further study
The Gordon website. You can do this the course and enrolled in additional
and employment, leading the skilling
from home or at The Gordon, with subjects to help build the skills needed
of industries and communities, and
assistance from our Customer Service to successfully complete the program.
ensuring Institute success through
team. Once your application is received,
sound financial management, strategic
you will be notified of any additional Fees partnerships and commercial innovation.
requirements (i.e. interview), and a letter Studying at TAFE will incur some
of offer if your application is successful. fees. These are largely dependent on The VET Quality Framework
whether or not you meet the Victorian As a quality assured RTO, The Gordon
Apprenticeships and Skills First program eligibility criteria. has a regulatory obligation to comply
traineeships The eligibility criteria includes (but is with the requirements of the VET Quality
To become an apprentice or trainee you will not limited to) citizenship, your age, Framework. The framework includes the:
first need to find an employer. Australian course qualification and the courses • Standards for Registered Training
Apprenticeship Support Network providers you will and have undertaken. Organisations (RTOs) 2015
can assist you with this, and will also start Course fees are made up of • Australian Qualifications Framework
your application and enrolment process. three components: • Fit and Proper Person Requirements
Once you have a training contract in place, 1 Tuition contributions – varies from • Financial Viability Risk
you can then be referred to The Gordon. course to course. A large portion of the Assessment Requirements
See our website for a list of contacts. tuition is subsidised by the Victorian • Data Provision Requirements
Government for eligible students. A complete version of the VET Quality
Entry and selection requirements
2. Student amenities fee – directly Framework is available at asqa.gov.au.
Each course has it’s own specific entrance
contributes to the costs of providing
and selection criteria, so it’s important you
student services and amenities,
review these requirements before applying.
and is applicable to all students.
• Most courses will identify a
3. Resource or materials fees – covers the
minimum literacy or numeracy level
cost of materials and other incidentals.
as an entrance requirement.
These fees will vary according to
• Some courses may specify additional
the course being undertaken.
application requirements. These
Your fees will be calculated at the
include but are not limited to:
time of enrolment. Any additional
• Compulsory information session
enrolment will attract the appropriate
• Interview
additional fees. Students not eligible
• Folio
for government subsidised fees
• Course Specific Test/Assessment
will pay a fee-for-service rate.
• Prerequisite units or courses
Contact Customer Service on
You’ll find all specific course
(03) 5225 0600 or check our
requirements and key dates on our
website for specific information
website thegordon.edu.au.
on course fees, concessions, loans,
payments and credit transfer.
Note: Published fees are indicative only
and subject to change given individual
circumstances at enrolment.
| 23Geelong
Geelong City Campus
2 Fenwick Steet,
Geelong, Victoria, 3220
East Geelong Campus
Boundary Road,
East Geelong, Victoria, 3219
Wyndham
Werribee Campus
24 Watton Street,
Werribee, Victoria, 3030
Hoppers Crossing Trades Campus
195 Old Geelong Road,
Hoppers Crossing, Victoria, 3029
Werribee Princes Campus
180 Princes Highway,
Werribee, Victoria, 3030
Colac
Colac Trade Training Centre
173 Queen Sreet,
Colac, Victoria, 3250
Contact Us
P: (03) 5225 0600
E: courinfo@gordontafe.edu.au
Mail: Private Bag 1, Geelong Mail Centre
Victoria, Australia, 3221
Accessibility enquiries
(03) 5225 0835 or email
disabilitysupportservices@gordontafe.edu.au
Hearing or speech impaired?
Call us via the National Relay Service
TTY/Voice 133677
Speak and Listen (SSR) 1300 555 727
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