The Gordon

<h3>Let us introduce ourselves</h3>

<p>As one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria, The Gordon has been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for over 130 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of options in vocational ‘hands-on’ training with one of the most comprehensive suites of courses in Western Victoria.&nbsp;<br />
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Students can choose from hundreds of short courses and nationally accredited qualifications across apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, which can lead you to a great career or create a pathway to University.&nbsp;<br />
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From Geelong, Victoria, around Australia and overseas, thousands choose to study with us each year via flexible options including on-campus, full and part-time, off-campus, online, and in the workplace.<br />
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The Gordon also embraces the partnership model; working with secondary schools, universities, employers, and the community in programs that deliver real benefits. We are also forging strong international strategic partnerships, particularly in China and Indonesia.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Location, Location, Location</h3>

<p>The Gordon has several campuses. Two are located in Geelong, the largest regional city in Victoria and the gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast and Otways regions, which means you can enjoy a fantastic lifestyle while you study or work. We also have three campuses in Werribee and a smaller trades campus in Hoppers Crossing.<br />
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Geelong offers the best of the city, country and coast with an affordable cost of living and great sense of community, plus we’re still close to Melbourne City and Ballarat – only one hour away by car, train or bus.</p>


As one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria, The Gordon has been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for over 130 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of options in vocational ‘hands-on’ training with one of the most comprehensive suites of courses in Western Victoria. 

South West Institute of TAFE

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<p>South West TAFE is a world-class educator in an idyllic regional setting at the heart of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road region.</p>

<p>As the number 1 education and training provider in south-west Victoria, SWTAFE offers practical and inspiring teaching that prepares students for in-demand jobs now and into the future.</p>

<p>Our focus is on delivering courses that give our graduates the skills they need to thrive in their chosen careers.</p>

<p>We offer over 150 nationally-recognised qualifications and short courses, and all are delivered by people with practical experience and backed by strong industry connections.</p>

<p>Our delivery is flexible, modern and designed to meet the requirements of the workplace, giving students the best skills to succeed.</p>

<p>South West TAFE’s campuses are located in Warrnambool, Hamilton, Portland and Colac with training facilities also located at Glenormiston and Sherwood Park (Deakin Warrnambool).</p>


At South West TAFE our primary aim is to provide future focused education that creates a lifetime of opportunity and employability.

Sunraysia Institute of TAFE

<h3>Student Stories</h3>

<p>Don't just take our word for it! Hear from current and past students about all the good reasons to choose SuniTAFE as your pathway to a career or further education. Read our Student Stories for insights into the many ways SuniTAFE helps its students realise their dreams.</p>

<h3>Campuses</h3>

<p>SuniTAFE has four state-of-the-art campuses - Mildura, Swan Hill, Horsham and Robinvale - with each offering specific courses to meet the needs of our diverse student body. The main Mildura Campus provides a range of trades, business, arts and other educational programs, plus the largest academic library in the region. Surrounded by an extensive agricultural region, the Swan Hill Campus has a focus on heavy automotive &amp; mechanical engineering, alongside other trades and a new nursing training wing. Our Robinvale Campus offers horticultural students timely on-site training solutions, surrounded as it is by Australia's largest almond-growing region. SuniTAFE Robinvale also has a focus on adult education and Koorie programs. SuniTAFE Horsham campus is located centrally in the Horsham industrial estate. All our campuses boast state-of the-art facilities and dedicated teaching and student support staff.</p>

<h3>Dulka Yuppata Indigenous Training Centre</h3>

<p>Located on the Mildura Campus, the Dulka Yuppata ('Place of Learning') Training Centre provides support and assistance to all Koories enrolled at SuniTAFE Mildura. For Koorie students at the Swan Hill Campus, there is the Telkaya ('to improve, to be peaceful and to be well') Centre. The Centres include student wellbeing spaces, community and meeting spaces, an art gallery and a library of Indigenous resources. Koorie Liaison Officers (KLOs) are located at both campuses, to assist Koorie students with all aspects of their life at SuniTAFE. Find out more about SuniTAFE's Koorie training programs and partnerships, and additional support services here.</p>

<h3>University Pathways</h3>

<p>For those students who aspire to a university degree, SuniTAFE is an excellent place to start. Our partnership with La Trobe University allows SuniTAFE diploma and advanced diploma graduates to gain credit into a range of university programs, reducing the duration of study required to achieve a degree. We also partner with Charles Sturt University, which provides a pathway into higher study for SuniTAFE graduates in either the Diploma of Horticulture or the Diploma of Conservation and Land Management. To find our more about how SuniTAFE can get you started on your journey to university, visit University Pathways.</p>


In deciding to study at SuniTAFE, you are not only choosing a high standard of education, supportive teaching staff and dedicated student services, you are becoming part of a diverse, engaging and culturally rich community in a truly spectacular part of the world.

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