Hear from our students

“My favourite part about studying at The Gordon is the hands-on experience in the kitchen supervised by great teachers. Practical cooking sessions allow me to apply class knowledge and theory to develop my culinary skills, alongside other students.
 
The comprehensive curriculum, experienced teachers, industry relevant training and learning environment that simulate real-world experiences have equipped me with skills necessary to excel in the culinary world.
 
I am confident the skills I’m developing will contribute to securing my dream job. I actually got my first job as a chef at a reputable Japanese restaurant in Geelong, after just 3 months of studying!”

Oscar Geovanni
Commercial Cookery Package

“I chose to study at The Gordon as they have an excellent reputation, with a lot of great chefs who have graduated and now own their own restaurants.
 
All the teachers are professional and experienced and they make the training interesting and memorable. I have not only learned how to cook a great meal, but also learned how to be a team player. After studying with my classmates all year, we have become like a family. We study from each other, help each other, and have a lot of fun. As an international student I was always shy to speak out, but in the cookery industry you have to communicate with others and my English has improved dramatically. I’ve not only learnt English, but also some specialised words in French, Italian, Japanese and others.
 
I am now working in a local restaurant and continuing my studies at Certificate IV level to gain more knowledge and experience. I hope to own my own small restaurant one day.”

Bo Li (Allen)
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Recipient of 2016 The Gordon International Student of the Year Award

“I chose to study in Geelong because it has beautiful landscape views, rather than tall buildings. The best thing about studying in Geelong is being able to go for a walk at the beach when I need to de-stress.
 
The Gordon has supported me to pave my way to success in the childhood education sector by providing thoughtful, amazing facilities and support to help students learn effectively and build their career pathway. They deliver professional education from very experienced teachers, showering us with important and realistic information about the ECEC sector.
 
I’m grateful to have received a job offer after my first placement, and aspire to create my own business one day, which helps children to grow and develop.”
 
Zi Ern Cheng
Early Childhood Education and Care

“My course is really amazing. What I like most are the lab classes and practical work, which is fantastic and gives me confidence and enthusiasm – it makes me feel ready to work.
 
The Gordon gives me practical skills, hands-on experiences, exposure to real-world healthcare settings and comprehensive theoretical knowledge.
 
The quality of the nursing program, support from my teachers and the opportunities for clinical placements are helping me to grow into a successful career. So far, I’ve completed two placements totalling 200 hours, at Barwon Health and a GP clinic.
 
My future goal is to do further study to become a Registered Nurse, specialising in theatre nursing.
 
I highly recommend every student to study at The Gordon – especially international students. The Gordon staff are very humble, nice, helpful and just wonderful, so it makes my course very easy!”

Hajra Bibi
Diploma of Nursing