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DECEMBER 2020
NEWS
OUR TOP STUDENTS USE PANDEMIC
YEAR TO SET INDUSTRY PACE
Holmesglen students have earned industry praise after winning a
number of significant Australian design awards across our building
and arts faculties. VICTORIAN APPRENTICE
Making the most of 2020 to launch their careers, our students were OF THE YEAR
recognised for the superior quality of their work in building design,
MSF30418 Certificate III in Glass
interior design, fashion, and glass and glazing.
and Glazing learner Daniel Ware
is the Australian Glass and
DESIGN MATTERS AWARDS Window Association’s 2020
Victorian Apprentice of the Year.
Holmesglen building design learners swept the individual student
awards category at the 2020 Design Matters Awards. Our students The Australian Glass and Window Assocation’s awards
won across five categories at the virtual 25th annual awards recognise the role of apprentices in industry and acknowledge
ceremony in Melbourne, which celebrate the next generation of their professionalism and skill.
building designers.
Daniel says Holmesglen’s training helped him work successfully
The honours continue Holmesglen’s excellence at the event, in industry and build his career knowledge.
after our students received accolades over the past three years.
Holmesglen students were also recognised in this year’s interior “Coming to Holmesglen with basically no glass experience, the
design category. wide variety of materials I’ve used and techniques I’ve been
taught have offered me an insight into the skills and mindset
Winning student Rocco Molluso drew on skills he learnt during required to be successful in the glass industry,” says Dan.
his building design course, such as sustainable design and
documentation.
“I put many hours of hard work into my design, and it was incredibly
rewarding to have my teacher acknowledge my hard work and
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
encourage me to enter the awards,” Rocco says. INCREDIBLE EFFORT IN 2020
The Chair of Holmesglen’s Board, Peter Lewinsky, has
thanked staff across our campuses for their incredible effort
and achievements in 2020.
Speaking at a virtual CE Update event recently, Mr Lewinsky
was joined by the Hon. Gayle Tierney, Minister for Training
and Skills, and Higher Education, and Mr Steve Dimopoulos
MP, Member for Oakleigh, who also expressed their gratitude
Our 2020 Design Matters Awards winners to teachers and staff.
Excellence in Documentation Chief Executive, Mary Faraone, said staff should be proud
Rocco Molluso
of their accomplishments, in particular our steady focus on
22477VIC Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
students. After a challenging year, preparations are now well
underway for 2021; including a return to on campus delivery.
Best Digital Presentation
Carolina Osejo (joint winner)
22477VIC Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) For the next 12 months, a number of eligible students in 44
Holmesglen courses will have their studies subsidised by
Best Response to a Design Brief in Building Design the JobTrainer program – a $260m package agreed by the
Wayne Tindal Victorian and Commonwealth Governments to help young
22477VIC Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) people and job seekers most impacted by COVID-19. Also,
the State Government handed down its 2020-2021 Budget
Best Response to a Design Brief in Interior Design last month, allocating funds for jobs, skills, training and TAFE.
Ivona Nagel
After an institute-wide engagement process, we have now
Brian Morison Award finalised our 2021-2023 Strategic Plan to guide our direction
Wayne Tindal for the next three years. Ms Faraone thanked teachers and
22477VIC Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) professional staff for their feedback over recent weeks.
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DECEMBER 2020
MESSAGE FROM THE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
It is hard to believe that 2020 is almost over, in some ways it has felt The overriding strategic contextual factor impacting on the
that the year has progressed slowly and in other ways, it has flown. Institute’s consideration of future strategy is the emergence,
As I have said on many occasions the year has been challenging for response and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. However,
everyone in Victoria however it has been rewarding for us in TAFE to alongside this external shock are other forces and trends that were
have been able to continue working throughout the year. Despite the already at play in the external environment. While many of these
challenges for our learners and our staff this year, we have successfully have been influenced by COVID-19, they will continue to influence
continued to engage our learners and our community and industry our strategic choices and risk management.
partners, and I thank all staff for their work and commitment in 2020.
At the Board May Strategy Workshop there was considerable
A major piece of work I have undertaken in conjunction with the Board, discussion about the current strategic plan and the operating and
the Executive and the Leadership Group is the new Strategic Plan 2021- external environment. It was agreed that, given the extraordinary
2023. Our current Vision 2020 and Strategic Plan has been reviewed circumstances of COVID-19, and other factors, the current Strategic
and updated to inform our direction for the next three years. Plan be revised for 2021 to 2023.
Considerable work was undertaken in 2018 and 2019 implementing the
The new thinking has taken into consideration the positives and
strategies to realise Vision 2020, including significant effort in ensuring
challenges of the current environment. Rather than wholesale
compliance and supporting quality outcomes.
change, the revised Plan has been finessed using the foundations
The transformative initiatives in our current plan remain relevant, of success from Vision 2020. The Plan includes a 2030 Vision which
however, given the changing external environment, we have taken into remains the same as in our current Plan, however, it now includes
consideration a number of related priorities to ensure sustainability for greater clarification of our aspirations. The goals and priorities have
the future. A significant issue has been COVID-19 and the functional a specific timeframe of 2021 to 2023 to freshen the Plan but to not
and financial impact it has had which has necessitated a rethink of our lose sight of the overall Vision and aspirations for 2030. The ASPIRE
workforce needs, delivery model and campus and asset footprint. Values have resonated with staff across the Institute and remain
The operating environment has changed significantly since 2017 when as part of the revised Plan. The goals and priorities have changed
the current Strategic Plan was developed, not only at a local and state significantly from the current goals however they continue the
level but nationally and internationally with potential upheaval of the themes of:
geo-political landscape.
• Holmesglen Experience (HX)
TAFEs are seen to be a key part of the social and economic fabric of their • Connected campuses
local communities through skill development, industry engagement, • Partnerships with industry, employers and communities
workforce development and participation in education and training.
However, in the revised Plan there is greater emphasis on:
TAFE institutes contribute not only to the skills development of
• Future workforce needs
individuals, but also to the economic and social wellbeing of their
communities. They support social cohesion and social inclusion, and • Future learning needs
enhance the overall prosperity of the nation. • Organisational performance
• Sustainability
Our Vision 2020 is logical and a number of sub-plans that support the
strategy are in place and comprehensive. Progress is tracked against all As you know I held a CE Session on the new Strategic Plan in late
of these actions. Communication of the strategy has been systematic November and we will plan for broader communication of the
and has included staff forums, newsletters, activities to reinforce the Strategic Plan 2021-2023 in early 2021. The Plan is an important tool
values and the like. However, the Institute has agreed that we need to in defining our direction for the next three years.
undertake further work to strengthen the shared understanding of the
Enjoy the festive season, stay safe and well and I look forward to
strategy and really bring it to life across the organisation.
seeing you in 2021.
• While there has been considerable work undertaken to improve the
Holmesglen Experience (HX), it has not been fully defined with a clear
set of initiatives that will achieve this goal to ensure all touchpoints of
the student journey contribute.
• Greater shared clarity on how the Holmesglen Education model
will be ‘differentiated’, has been identified as a priority for 2020 and
beyond. The ability for all staff to be able to explain ‘why Holmesglen’,
including understanding what a T Shaped Student is and how the
Mary Faraone
Industry Education City model will deliver the objective, would be
very powerful. Chief Executive
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DECEMBER 2020
2020 STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES
SARAH WINS YOUNG DESIGNER AWARD
Third-year Bachelor of Fashion Design Sarah used organic cotton and recycled polyester to bring to life her
student Sarah Hollingsworth was inspired design. The piece will now be shown to partner boutiques of
chosen as the winner of Fea-shion’s the highly respected fashion agent, Fea-shion.
Australian Young Designer Sustainable “Winning this award has given a great insight into what collaborating
Fashion Design competition for her with an actual brand is like, plus the advantage of adding this to my
innovative puffer jacket. resume for future employers,” says Sarah.
A model wearing Sarah’s puffer jacket.
HARRISON STARTS A NEW JOB AND
CAREER AFTER FREE TAFE COURSE
Holmesglen graduate Harrison Nickou and power tools, apply quality procedures, read technical drawings,
used the Free TAFE MEM40105 perform advanced welding, and skills needed to work on-site and in
Certificate IV in Engineering a factory.
(Fabrication and AutoCAD) course to
find employment and enter the building “The Holmesglen workshop was set-up in the same way a factory is,
and construction industry. which made my transition into work really easy; because I understood
why things are where they are and how they work.”
“I enjoyed learning all the intricacies. It was interesting to put all the
different techniques into practice. You could physically see what you’ve Harrison describes his current role as a mix of roles and responsibilities.
done,” Harrison says of his Holmesglen training. After spending time in the factory, he is now working on larger scale
commercial worksites.
Harrison’s experience with fabrication and welding started when
working with his dad. He built on those skills at Holmesglen and now He has experience sourcing materials, reading plans, cutting materials
works in fabrication and balustrading. He learned how to use manual to size, and then putting them together.
PRASHUN BECOMES A SUSTAINABILITY
CHAMPION WITH A HOLMESGLEN COURSE
Prashun Thipaiah’s passion for and observing the native flora and fauna around me, which I’ve carried
conservation and sustainability started through my life. I always knew I would like to be working outdoors,”
when growing up on his family’s coffee says Prashun.
farm in India. His respect for nature and
Working previously in tourism, Prashun transitioned into conservation
environment has led him to a AHC40916
Certificate IV in Conservation and Land and land management and has used his Holmesglen course to learn
Management course, where he has used remote learning to help him about biodiversity and re-vegetation projects and pest, plant and
start a new career. animal management.
Today, Prashun works in a natural resource management team in “My course has taught me a great deal about the importance of correct
Melbourne’s western region. His team carries out conservation plant identification and the ability to tackle various invasive species.
activities along Melbourne’s waterways to ensure they are healthy “I’ve enjoyed the way it has focused on the importance of native flora
and functioning. Some of his roles include weed control, native flora and fauna while looking back at Australia’s cultural history, which
management, and revegetation planning and management.
plays a significant part in the way we should look at conservation and
“Growing up, I spent all my time outdoors exploring the wilderness sustainability practices.”
ISURU BRINGS TOGETHER INDUSTRY
ELITE FOR VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Isuru Chamath Vidanarachchi and his “The biggest insight I have gained during my course is to always learn
Bachelor of Hospitality Management from everyone and everything. I had to think about all the scenarios and
peers welcomed hospitality’s leading act quickly and be focused on the outcome of the conference. In fact,
experts for a special virtual conference. the main experience I learned was to be calm,” says Isuru.
The event saw respected industry Isuru now hopes to use his hospitality management course and its
professionals share their insights and hands-on industry training, to open his own business.
experiences, as the hospitality sector looks to rebound against the
“My character has always been towards taking care of others –
backdrop of the global pandemic.
that’s the main reason I chose hospitality as my career. I want to
Panelists included Simon McGrath (COO Asia, AccorHotels), Joleen have a fusion restaurant mixing Italian and Sri Lankan cuisine. I want
Hurst (General Manager, Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley) and Ben to think outside the box and bring something new to the market.”
Shewry (Owner, Attica).
If you have any inspiring student stories, please contact kane.hunkin@holmesglen.edu.au
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DECEMBER 2020
9 – 26 March 2021
Nominations now open in the
student, staff and industry categories
This year, the Holmesglen community has shown its resilience,
support and passion. Let’s celebrate these achievements as we
approach the Awards Festival Gala on 26 March 2021.
Student Awards – Closes 18 December
• Koorie Student of the Year (New category) • Individual Achievement Award
• Vocational Student of the Year - VCAL • Vocational Student of the Year - Certificate
• Vocational Student of the Year - Diploma • Apprentice of the Year
• Higher Education Student of the Year • International Student of the Year
Students must have completed or be due to complete studies in the period
1 July 2020 to 31 December 2021.
Winners will receive $2,000 and finalists $500 • Apply here
Staff Awards – Closes 5 February
• ASPIRE Award • Service Award
• Innovation Award Teacher/Trainer of the Year • Apply here
Industry Award – Closes 5 February
• Industry Appreciation Award • Apply here
To submit your nomination, click the links or visit http://staffnet.holmesglen.edu.au/awards-festival.php
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DECEMBER 2020
GUEST EXPERTS OFFER INSIGHTS
INTO TECH, SPACE AND PLACE
Our November Hot Topics Forum for 2020 was a fascinating journey into how the
virtual and physical worlds are combining to create new experiences for students and
consumers.
INSIGHTS
SHARED BY GOOGLE
Over 120 staff attended the virtual event to hear from two special guest presenters and
experts in their fields of technology and architecture. • 46 per cent increase in consumer interest in
“Education” related searches
Bianca Bailey, Industry Head, Government and Performance at Google, presented future • Top study areas searched:
perspectives on the role of technology in education globally, and examined emerging - Counselling (up 32 per cent)
needs of student consumers. - Nursing (up 13 per cent)
- Building and Construction (up 9 per cent)
Dr Jo Dane, Principal, Education Strategist at ERA-co considered some of the general - Project Management (up 7 per cent)
trends and issues in architecture for the education sector. (Era-co, a Woods Bagot - Aged Care (up 4 per cent)
company, was engaged and worked on Holmesglen’s Strategic Asset Master Plan.)
• Interest in online education continues to grow:
Thank you to our guest presenters and staff who participated in the session remotely. - 41 per cent increase in education searches
A reminder to keep your ideas coming for future forums at strategy@holmesglen.edu.au with ‘online’ included
and look out for the 2021 event dates in our forthcoming Academic Calendar. - 12 per cent increase in non ‘online’
inclusive education searches
We welcome at our Hot Topics Forum any qualified organisation or individual who can Source: Google, data January to October, YTD YoY.
contribute to our general body of knowledge.
ASPIRE HEROES UPDATE
ASPIRE Heroes, our peer-to-peer recognition program, had its best quarter on record with 108 nominations to 1 October.
Our teaching teams are now awarding certificates in increasing numbers, in addition to our services and support teams.
We’re on track to match the volume of certificates awarded in 2019 (about 250) – a great effort during the pandemic!
HOLMESGLEN FOUNDATION SAYS THANK YOU
FOR LIFE-CHANGING SUPPORT
The Holmesglen Foundation has seen coronavirus grant applications
ease as we approach the new year. Sachini, a Bachelor of Hospitality Management learner from
Sri Lanka, is among those who’ve received Foundation support
A significant number of donors – including staff, Board members, in 2020.
and corporate and community partners – have helped our learners
get through the challenges of 2020. Since April, the Foundation has She lost her job at a five-star hotel in March and was among the
first recipients of a Foundation grant, receiving $500. She also
received over $70,000 to assist students, with major contributions from
received a Victorian Government International Student Relief
Allianz Global Assistance and the McNally Family Foundation, adding to
Fund payment.
$71,000 in existing philanthropy, and $76,800 funding from the Institute.
Things were looking brighter in July, but almost as soon as
In 2020, Holmesglen Foundation has: Sachini was able to restart work, the second lockdown saw her
• awarded more than 515 grants and scholarships, totalling again out of work.
nearly $220,000
• allocated funds to Holmesglen’s food support Holmesglen Foundation helped Sachini with a $300 grant, the
maximum repeat payment. Throughout this time, Holmesglen’s
• worked closely with Student Wellbeing, referring hundreds of
support staff, her Hospitality Management lecturers, and fellow
students for further food support learners were a constant source of strength.
• helped with the purchase of equipment, including sewing machines
and printers. Students who needed computers were matched with Sachini’s goal is to become general manager of a well-known
decommissioned desktops or loan laptops purchased by hotel. Despite the difficulties of 2020, she has continued to work
Student Wellbeing. hard and maintain good grades.
“I don’t think I could have done much without the help from
“The Foundation thanks every donor who has contributed to the
Holmesglen. No matter how many times I say thank you, it’s not
emergency fund, including a number who have made regular donations
enough because it means a lot to me.”
throughout the year. Your support has been the backbone of the initiative,”
says Holmesglen Foundation – Director, Advancement Vincent Ramos.
Holmesglen Foundation’s support program remains open for applications from students in need, and in 2021 will be offered as part of an
ongoing student hardship fund. Visit https://holmesglen.edu.au/About-Us/Holmesglen-Foundation/ for further information.
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DECEMBER 2020
AUSTRALIA’S BEST HELC MILESTONE
PIE WINNER SERVES FOR QUALITY AND
UP A TREAT DURING EMPLOYMENT
SPECIAL VISIT OUTCOMES
Holmesglen English Language Centre is now one of only three
institutions nationally to offer a graduate certificate course that meets
a level 8 qualification and requirements of the Victorian TAFE Teaching
Staff Agreement 2018 (MEA).
The milestone means the 10836NAT Graduate Certificate in Teaching
English as an Additional Language to Adults (TEAL) is officially
designated as an ‘Approved Qualification’ (AQF6+).
“The new TEAL meets teacher progression requirements of the
Victorian TAFE Association Teaching Agreement, thus ensuring
maximum benefit for Holmesglen graduates,” says Adam Kilburn, Head
of Holmesglen English Language Centre.
The Hon. Gayle Tierney (second from right) with Country Cob Bakery staff.
The importance of VET applied research
The Minister for Training and Skills, Gayle Tierney MP, experienced just Holmesglen’s Centre for Applied Research and Innovation has
what goes into creating the three-time award-winning Australia’s Best supported the course’s update, enhancing the Institute’s goal of
Pie during a visit to Kyneton’s Country Cob Bakery. developing a research-based culture.
Holmesglen graduate Chan Khun owns the bakery and is behind the The Centre helped with components for a new ‘initiate and lead applied
pies that have received continued industry acclaim.
research’ unit.
“His story is one of determination. One of why TAFE matters. It was
a pleasure to visit with Mary-Anne Thomas MP and try the famous
pepper steak pie, and it didn’t disappoint,” said Ms Tierney in a social The new qualification level is a response to current industry
media post. needs, meeting four key MEA requirements:
• Studies in adult learning methodology
To order Chan’s award-winning pies: countrycobbakery.com.au
• 951 Mountain Hwy, Boronia VIC 3155 • Studies in teaching in a Vocational Education environment
• 130-132 Mollison St, Kyneton, Victoria 3444 • Studies in Applied Research
(linked to the Boyer framework of scholarship)
• 200 hours of supervised practicum.
Find out more about the 10836NAT Graduate Certificate in Teaching
English as an additional Language to Adults (TEAL) at the course page
or email languagecentre@holmesglen.edu.au
Applied research in TAFE during a time of pandemic: the importance of industry partnerships
VIRTUAL OctoberVET 2020
EXAMINES POST-COVID INDUSTRY LINKS
Education and applied research experts gathered for OctoberVET – Participants heard from prominent guest speakers on initiatives in
a virtual event exploring the central theme ‘Applied research in TAFE industry-based research in building construction (Professor Mathew
during a time of pandemic: the importance of industry partnerships.’ Aitchison, CEO of Building 4.0 CRC), and on the possible effects of
COVID-19 on the workforce of the future and the need to plan research
The event delved into education’s collaboration with industry and accordingly (Dr Sean Gallagher, Director for the Centre for the New
examined our research priorities, now and into the future. Workforce, Swinburne University).
“Its aim was to act as a catalyst in planning further research and in Dr Pook acknowledged the support given to the Centre by our ‘virtual
securing industry partnerships as a primary driver of applied research technology team’ for the event, in particular Dr Chris Cheers, Craig
in TAFE,” said Dr Henry Pook, Head of the Holmesglen Centre for Gambetta and Nicole Little.
Applied Research and Innovation.
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DECEMBER 2020
CAREERS SEMINAR Engineering and Technology Graduate Panel
Constance Fraser
SHINES A LIGHT ON VCAL
Welder, Fineweld Stainless Steel
GRADUATE SUCCESS
“There are so many things you can do in engineering. If you try
it out and give it your all, the teachers are really supportive.”
Luke Georgoudis
Secondary school career practitioners heard directly from our alumni ICT50418 Diploma of Information Technology (Networking)
at a special virtual Career Practitioners’ Seminar in November. Systems Administrator, Hydrochem
“My networking course built the foundation to step foot in the field.
Hosted virtually, the event brought together two graduate panels to All the things you are taught will help you with your first IT job.”
discuss the Holmesglen study experience and how our courses prepare
students for their careers. Yuliya Yeskova
ICT50215 Diploma of Digital and Interactive Games
Vincent Ramos, Director of Advancement – Holmesglen Foundation, Technical Officer, Holmesglen Institute
hosted the event and led the panel discussions. “The whole process of creating a game is enjoyable. Never stop
learning and always do a little more.”
Our past VET Delivered to Secondary School Students learner, Morgan
Hipworth, owner of Bistro Morgan, provided catering by delivering food
directly to career practitioners. Community, Health and Science Graduate Panel
“The event was a resounding success with more than triple the number Annika McCaffrey
of attendees than in previous years,” said Holmesglen Prospective VCAL
Student Officer Michelle Willis. Youth Worker, The Lighthouse Foundation
“VCAL gave me the opportunity to complete my Year 12 studies.
I enjoyed being around my peers. I also enjoyed that VCAL was
hands-on and very flexible with my studies.”
Liam Cairns
Bachelor of Nursing
Registered Nurse, Epworth Hospital
“Nursing is hands-on, which appealed to me. It’s people-oriented,
no two days are the same and you have rewarding experiences.”
Raj Singh
MSL40118 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
Laboratory Manager, AS James Geotechnical Engineering
“The job-ready insights that I learned from my industry-
experienced teachers were very helpful.”
If you have a suitable graduate story for future career practitioners’ events, please contact student.recruitment@holmesglen.edu.au
2021 INTERNATIONAL COURSE GUIDE
INTRODUCES NEW DIGITAL FEATURES
The 2021 International Centre has expanded the Holmesglen If your department has
experience for our international market, adapting its course guide with developed any assets you wish
a digital format for prospective learners facing travel restrictions. to share with our overseas
partners, the International
Virtual tours, videos and Q&As Centre invites you to get in touch
via intl@holmesglen.edu.au
In any other year, information sharing between Holmesglen and
education agents is supported by Regional Managers travelling
to visit partner agents around the globe to build relationships and
STUDENT LIFE
provide updates. AT HOLMESGLEN
AT HOLMESGLEN, YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO A COMPLETE RANGE OF SERVICES
AND PROGRAMS TO ASSIST AND SUPPORT YOU THROUGHOUT YOUR STUDIES
The COVID-19 pandemic has meant digital solutions and online brand AND YOUR EXCITING NEW LIFE IN MELBOURNE. THESE SUPPORT SERVICES ARE
AVAILABLE TO YOU AT NO ADDITIONAL COST.
engagement have become crucial. Our 2021 International Course
SUPPORT SERVICES WELCOME PROGRAMS
A wide range of supports are available to international Your journey at Holmesglen commences with your
students, offered through Holmesglen’s International Centre, Welcome Program, a vital introduction to studying at
Student Wellbeing team and our many other services. Holmesglen and living in Melbourne.
Guide now includes integrated links of Virtual Holmesglen campus and
These include: Held at the start of each intake, a wide range of fun and
• Airport reception informative sessions and activities are offered to our new
• Accommodation assistance international students, enabling you to:
• Become familiar with your campus and facilities
department tours, information videos and student Q&As.
• Orientation programs
• Overseas Student Health Cover services • Meet other students
• Academic support • Learn more about the useful resources and services
• Confidential counselling and personal development programs available to you throughout your student life at Holmesglen
• Skills and jobs support • Meet International Centre and student support staff
• Lifeskills workshops • Obtain important information about transport, your safety and
on-campus security, visa regulations, Overseas Student Health
• Career counselling and employment assistance
Cover, health services and financial advice.
Key role of education agents
• Learning Skills Centre
• Library
• Visa regulations advice
• Recreation and sporting activities
• Social activities, trips and tours STUDENT ASSOCIATION
• Health services
• 24 hour on campus security. Holmesglen’s Student Association ensures students are
actively involved in Holmesglen’s decision-making process.
Detailed information on all of Holmesglen’s student
Student members are responsible for representing the
support services and activities is available at:
When an international student selects a course, they don’t just consider
views and opinions of the wider student body on issues
holmesglen.edu.au/studentwellbeing
relating to academic and student life.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT It is a great opportunity for students wanting to refine their
leadership and advocacy skills whilst making change.
the course and its outcomes. They also contemplate the country, state
Throughout your studies at Holmesglen, you will have access to
a range of academic support programs and services, to assist
you in achieving your study goals successfully. Customised
academic support programs to meet your needs can assist you
with:
IDER ‘EDDIE’
and city they want to temporarily relocate to, as well as the education
• Language, literacy and numeracy needs KHOSKHUU, MONGOLIA
• Time management and study skills “I became a Student Association
• Presentation skills representative as my
• Note taking and summarising experience at Holmesglen has
institution and the experience it offers. As such, most students choose
• Assignment structure and formatting been very positive and I would
STUDENT LIFE AT HOLMESGLEN
like to nurture this positive
• Essay and report writing
environment for students
• Academic referencing. and ensure the student voice
to engage an education agent. These agents can help navigate the
is heard. I look forward to
achieving this alongside my
fellow representatives through
a holistic and authentic
Supporting you throughout your study is important to us. partnership between the
application process and help tell the Holmesglen story to prospective
Click here to listen to award-winning Nang talk about student body and Holmesglen.”
the many support services that she accessed during
2020, ensuring her safety and wellbeing and her ongoing
academic success.
international learners. 12 For current detailed information, visit holmesglen.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code: 00012G Holmesglen International Course Guide 2021 13
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DECEMBER 2020
STUDENTS HELP
HEALTHCARE HEROES
WITH 1,000 CARE
PACKS FOR NURSES
Holmesglen – together with community partners, sponsors and local
business – has introduced Hugs from Holmesglen, an initiative
to provide much-needed care packs to nurses and frontline heath-
care staff.
The project has already provided over 1,000 care packs to hospitals
where brave healthcare staff have been treating COVID-19 patients.
The packs included pamper personal care items, food and drink,
and vouchers.
Hugs from Holmesglen – Overview
Hugs for Holmesglen also gives students practical industry placement
for the CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services (case management) • 4,000 products sourced from community partners and local
course. business
• Over $1,000 raised in donations (including a $500 donation by
“Hugs for Holmesglen sees students working in small groups on various Father Bob Maguire Foundation, which was used to provide free
aspects of the project, including logistics, production, marketing and in tea and coffee vouchers at Zouki cafe at the Royal Melbourne
distribution teams, alongside Holmesglen teaching and support staff. Hospital, and a delivery van by Wilson Storage)
Students help to source, pack and distribute thank you packs to staff at • 800 reusable tote bags to support the delivery supplied by
hospitals,” says Community Engagement Coordinator Linda Dennison. Holmesglen’s Marketing and Communications team
• Cookies baked and donated by Holmesglen’s Hospitality
The project has ensured community services students can complete Department
their required practical placement hours and graduate, after COVID-19 • Design and printing provided by Educational Media Services
restrictions affected other workplace opportunities. Holmesglen • Project guidance to students from Holmesglen Foundation
student Netsai Emiyoni has developed her professional skills this year
as part of her course and placement. “To the healthcare workers, thank you for working hard during this
pandemic. Because of the way you have handled patients with
“I have learned how to make strategies, manage, work in a team and COVID-19, lots of people have been saved. We are looking at a future
source resources,” she says. where we can do what we used to do before,” says Netsai.
2021 STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
We’re now accepting applications to join the Student Representative team. If you have students who are natural leaders and passionate
about growing the student voice, invite them to apply today. Find out more about the role of a Student Representative and get your students
to send their applications to studentassociation@holmesglen.edu.au Applications close 12 February 2021
SEASON’S GREETINGS
NEWS
ON 2020
SPECIAL EDITI
AND HAPPY 2021
It's been a big year for everyone at Holmesglen. Have a
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Training and Assessment and return to Power Neighbourhood House. Judges awarded Country Cob Bakery’s pepper beef pie the top e 2021. and skill ting
positive parent and community involvement honour at a national event held by the Baking Assocation of Australia. New date sets in
Holmesglen as a teacher; so she can give Importa
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back to the trade. Chan’s passion for baking started in our Holmesglen kitchens where
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AWARDS AWARDS “I learnt a lot from Holmesglen. Without my knowledge, I Chan believes a great pie is about being greater than the sum of its
wouldn’t have come this far. I want people to see where I parts. From the quality of ingredients sourced from the butcher, to
learnt, and then how I became successful.” how the dough is mixed, and pastry laminated, Country Cob Bakery
pies are a labour of love for his team.
Chan came to Australia from Cambodia in 2004. He credits
Holmesglen for helping build his professional communication and “It’s a lot of little things, not just one thing. Everything must be perfect
leaderships skills. These skills gave him the confidence to start from the start. It’s little things that can make big things happen,”
Country Cob Bakery with his brother, Ryan, in 2016. The brothers Chan says.
now run bakeries in Kyneton and Boronia.
OUTSTANDING OUTSTANDING VCAL ASPIRE AWARD 8 IN
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With success, comes demand and Country Cob Bakery has needed
to take on extra staff to meet its online orders. Chan says the Boronia
Baking Association of Australia – Australia’s Best
Pie and Pastie Competition 2020
OUTSTANDING HIGHER Sarah Keachie CUSTOMER SERVICE store is three times busier than usual. Country Cob Bakery
DIPLOMA STUDENT STUDENT Sandi Tomadin Adhering to lockdown restrictions and social distancing, the team • Australia’s Best Pie - Overall
EDUCATION STUDENT Constance Fraser Faculty of Building, Construction Mel Eason
Faculty of Education, Service
has successfully navigated a move to online deliveries, in addition to
its takeaway service.
• Class one – Plain mince beef pie
• Class three – Beef flavoured pie
Liam Cairns Amberle Seidl and Engineering Educational Media Services • Class four – Vegetarian pie
VCAL Skills and Environment With industry acclaim, public praise and word of mouth leading the
Bachelor of Nursing Diploma of Website A long-serving member of the Holmesglen Mel is a highly-respected member of the way, Country Cob Bakery will set their ambitions on the future and a • Class seven – Gourmet pie
Development Through her VCAL studies at Holmesglen, community, Sarah embodies Holmesglen’s Educational Media Services team who Sandi’s ingenuity has championed Holmes- possible fourth best pie crown.
To order Chan’s award-winning pies: countrycobbakery.com.au
Described as a keen learner by his Constance found her love of engineering values as an Electrical and Engineering provides exceptional service to Holmesglen glen’s buddy program with Japan’s Rusutsu “We have a good team here. Every year the competition 951 Mountain Hwy, Boronia VIC 3155
teachers, Liam says his nursing studies A love for technology was the catalyst for and a job as a stainless steel welder. Department Administration Officer. students and internal and external clients. Resort, which gives travel and tourism gets stronger and stronger. Every year we learn. We can 130-132 Mollison St, Kyneton, Victoria 3444
have given him a new lease on life. Amberle’s move into website design and students a window to their global careers.
only try our best.”
now a whole new career. Originally coming to Holmesglen to pursue Sarah’s ambition led to a streamlined Working in the print room, Mel ensures the
An innovative overseas practical placement
Inspired by his family, Liam feels his
nursing qualification is a defining moment Coming from the newspaper advertising
a career in the army or building industry, it
was in engineering and metal fabrication
approach to re-registering electrical
apprentices. By providing in-class
successful delivery of key Institute media
projects, including Holmesglen News, Awards opportunity, the buddy
program has inspired ‘FANTASTIC EFFORT’ GETS STUDENTS THROUGH
industry, Amberle used her new course administration support, Sarah was able to career goals and
where she gained her greatest enthusiasm. Festival and Community Festival at Holmesglen students to achieve their
Teachers working remotely and a skeleton staff on campus
in his life. Webinar for all the “great work in ensuring our operations continue”
to gain the knowledge to start a web
delivering practical classes for essential construction trades, have
ensure apprentices were ready for their next media job submissions. She is also the first become proud Holmesglen ambassadors. helped our students through tough Stage 4 restrictions and a deadly
and called it “a fantastic effort.”
“I am just happy to get my certificate of development company, Inventive Gate, “My work is my hobby because I enjoy it. I training stage in the most efficient way. point of contact for students, having won second wave of infections. “I am very proud of you and the way you have responded to the
graduation. I hope to influence my seven- and secure a casual teaching role at ike making things,” says Constance. aise of interior decoration and design In 2019, she accompanied five Diploma of changed environment and your commitment to our operations. It is
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