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      • 22334VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security~
      • 22338VIC Certificate II in Building & Construction Pre-apprenticeship - Bricklaying~
      • 22338VIC Certificate II in Building & Construction Pre-apprenticeship - Carpentry~
      • 22338VIC VETDSS - Certificate II in Building & Construction (Bricklaying) Pre-app~
      • 22338VIC VETDSS - Certificate II in Building & Construction (Carpentry) Pre-app~
      • 22447VIC Certificate I in Mumgu-dhal tyama-tiyt
      • 22448VIC Certificate II in Mumgu-dhal tyama-tiyt
      • 22453VIC Course in New Energy Technology Systems~
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      • 22472VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults
      • 22473VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults
      • 22474VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults - Bridging Into Nursing Studies
      • 22476VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory)
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      • 22499VIC Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational)
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      • 22515VIC Course in Working Safely in the Solar Industry
      • 22516VIC Minimising Risks in the Use of 1080 & PAPP Bait Prod for Vertebrate Pest Control
      • 22530VIC Course in Identifying, Reporting and Preventing Abuse and/or Grooming of People
      • 22566VIC Certificate I in Work Education
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      • 25G00201 Introduction to Floristry
      • 25G00731 Welding - Hobby (Basic)
      • 25G01263 Espresso Master Class - Steps 1,2,3
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      • 25G01350 Espresso Coffee - Step 1
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      • 25G01353 Licensee's First Step/New Entrant Training for Liquor Licensees
      • 25G01359 Licensed Electricians Theory Assessment (LET)
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      • 25G01423 Classic and Contemporary Floral Design Workshops
      • 25G01444 Part 1 Introduction to Wildlife Care
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      • 25G01717 Digital Photography - Basics for SLR Digital Cameras
      • 25G01792 Licensed Electrical Theory Tutorial
      • 25G01793 Wildlife and Initial Emergency Care
      • 25G01797 AgVet Chemical Course~
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      • 25G01827 Health and Safety Rep Refresher OHS Training Course - Work-related Violence
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      • 25G01829 Part 2 Wildlife Rescue and First Aid Techniques
      • 25G01830 Health & Safety Representatives Refresher OHS Training Course - Plant
      • 25G01838 Preparation for Early Childhood Education and Care
      • 25G01845 Construction Induction Card
      • 25G01851 Class 2 Restricted Electrical Licence (REL)
      • 25G01853 Provide First Aid
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      • ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care
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      • ACM30117 Certificate III in Animal Studies~
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      • AHC40416 Certificate IV in Horticulture
      • AHC40920 Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
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      • AHC50416 Diploma of Horticulture
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      • AUR30616 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology~
      • AUR31016 Certificate III in Automotive Sales~
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      • AUR32116 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology~
      • AUR32220 Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology
      • AUR32416 Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology~
      • BSB30120 Certificate III in Business
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      • BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
      • CHC30113 VETDSS - Cert III in Early Childhood Education & Care (Partial Qualification)~
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      • CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services
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      • CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work
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      • CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability
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      • CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
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      • CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways
      • CPC30211 Certificate III in Carpentry~
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      • CPC32413 Certificate III in Plumbing~
      • CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
      • CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)~
      • CPC40912 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services~
      • CPC40912 Course in Plumbing - Business and Estimating~
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      • CPC40912 Course in Plumbing - Gas~
      • CPC40912 Course in Plumbing - Mechanical~
      • CPC40912 Course in Plumbing - Roofing~
      • CPC40912 Course in Plumbing - Sanitary~
      • CPC40912 Course in Plumbing - Water~
      • CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
      • CUA30720 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals
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      • CUA30720 VETDSS - Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Graphic Design)
      • CUA31020 VETDSS - Certificate III in Screen and Media
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      • CUA41320 Certificate IV in Visual Arts
      • CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design
      • FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
      • FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting
      • HLT33015 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (Partial Qualification)
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      • HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
      • HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance(Assisting Nursing Work Acute Care)
      • HLT37015 Certificate III in Sterilisation Services
      • HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection
      • HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
      • HLT47015 Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services
      • HLT47515 Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support
      • HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage
      • HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing~
      • ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology
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      • ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology
      • ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)
      • MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade~
      • MEM30305 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade~
      • MEM40105 Course in Engineering - Welding Certification~
      • MEM40105 Course in Engineering - Welding MIG TIG ARC~
      • MEM50212 Diploma of Engineering - Technical
      • MSF20516 Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways
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      • MSF31113 Certificate III in Cabinet Making
      • MSF40118 Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
      • MSF50218 Diploma of Interior Design
      • MSL30118 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
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      • MSL40118 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
      • MSL50118 Diploma of Laboratory Technology
      • RII20720 Certificate II in Civil Construction
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      • RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
      • RII30919 Certificate III in Civil Construction (General)~
      • SCNAW00002 Social Media for Celebrants - Getting Started
      • SCNAW00003 Rejuvenate your celebrancy career
      • SCNAW00004 Legal Essentials for Celebrants
      • SCNAW00005 Successful Ceremonies - Writing and Delivery
      • SCNAW00006 Social Media for Celebrants - Advanced
      • SCNAW00007 Life Ceremonies
      • SFL30115 Certificate III in Floristry
      • SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant
      • SHB20216 VETDSS - Certificate II in Salon Assistant
      • SHB30115 Certificate III in Beauty Services~
      • SHB30115 VETDSS - Certificate III in Beauty Services (Partial Qualification)~
      • SHB30215 Certificate III in Make-Up
      • SHB30215 VETDSS - Certificate III in Make-Up~
      • SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing
      • SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering
      • SHB40115 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy~
      • SHB50115 Diploma of Beauty Therapy~
      • SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality
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      • SIT20416 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
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      • SIT30116 Certificate III in Tourism
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      • SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality
      • SIT30816 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
      • SIT31016 Certificate III in Patisserie
      • SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
      • SIT40716 Certificate IV in Patisserie
      • SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management
      • SITSS00050 Food Handling
      • SITSS00055 Responsible Service of Alcohol
      • TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
      • TLI30319 Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations
      • UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
      • UEE60411 Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering~
      • VCALFND001 VCAL - Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (Foundation)
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      • VCALSEN001 VCAL - Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (Senior) - Year 12
      • VCE0000001 VCE - Victorian Certificate of Education - Year 11
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      • VCE0000001 VCE/VCAL Year 11 Preparation - Victorian Certificate of Education - Youth
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    • April 2020
      • Geelong Tech School safeguards health workers
    • April 2021
      • Benefactors support Gordon students
      • Gordon student named Victorian Apprentice of the Year
      • Painting a bright future!
    • April 2022
      • State award for Gordon painting apprentice
      • Training tomorrow's leaders today
    • August 2020
      • Designing a creative career after studying at The Gordon
      • International partnership for higher education
      • Finding a pathway to a fulfilling career through The Gordon
    • August 2021
    • August 2021
      • National Skills Week & WorldSkills Australia
      • Students shortlisted as finalists in Victorian Training Awards
      • TAFE offers career pathways
    • December 2020
      • Crafting a rewarding career
      • Need a pathway to uni? The Gordon can get you there.
    • December 2021
      • Need a pathway to uni? The Gordon can get you there.
    • February 2021
      • Apprentices are in demand!
    • February 2022
      • Age Care is a perfect career for all ages
      • Gordon trades fundraise for cancer survivor
      • Work placements are the best way to learn
    • January 2020
      • Beginning a Mature Age Apprenticeship
    • January 2021
      • A moment with our artist
    • January 2022
      • Industry gives students careers a healthy start
      • Minister opens Kitjarra Centre
      • The Gordon TAFE partners with St John of God to introduce a new companion program
      • Tourism course is the perfect fit for local businesses
      • Youth Work students make waves for mental health
    • July 2020
    • July 2021
      • An international stage for Graphic Design student
      • Gabbi shines with floristry apprenticeship
    • June 2021
      • Trading up to a business owner
    • June 2022
      • Boosting Victorian's early childhood education workforce
      • Interior design delivers big ideas!
      • On-the-job training - A great way to earn and learn!
      • Planting career opportunities
      • State funds new Aboriginal language teachers
    • March 2020
    • March 2021
      • Creative endeavours lead to honours
      • Culturally aware education boost
      • Graduates celebrated virtually
    • March 2022
      • A virtual honour for Gordon graduates
      • Awards recognise students' successes
      • Cookery is thrilling and exhilarating
      • Gordon to deliver skilled workforce for defence giant
      • Leading women at The Gordon
    • May 2020
      • GTEC inspires a bright future
      • National Reconciliation Week 2020 – In This Together
    • May 2021
      • Arming a new workforce for Geelong
      • Meet barbering apprentice, Amber
    • May 2022
      • An alternative pathway for VCE VCAL students
      • Building career opportunities for youth
      • Gordon apprentice wins state award
      • Share your skills and give back to your industry
      • The Gordon goes for GOLD!
    • November 2021
      • Gordon cookery students give back to frontline workers
      • Empowering your future workforce
      • VCE and VCAL at The Gordon offers a fresh start and great possibilities
    • October 2020
      • Passion leads to a career as a trainer
    • October 2021
      • Duende Exhibition showcases the talents of our visual arts students
      • Gordon awarded funding to deliver the Local Jobs Program
      • Gordon awarded official training partner of G4S Australia
      • Gordon graduates and Saltair Spa a perfect match
      • Industry 4.0 - Skilling Geelong's future advanced manufacturing workforce
    • September 2021
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