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22338VIC Certificate II in Building & Construction Pre-apprenticeship - Carpentry~
22338VIC VETDSS - Certificate II in Building & Construction (Carpentry) Pre-app*
22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies~
22470VIC VETDSS - Certificate II in Engineering Studies*~
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)
22477VIC Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)~
22481VIC Certificate II in Work Education
22485VIC Certificate II in EAL (Access)~
22486VIC Certificate III in EAL (Access)~
22487VIC Certificate IV in EAL (Access)~
22499VIC Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational)
22499VIC VETDSS - Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational)
22515VIC Course in Working Safely in the Solar Industry
22516VIC Minimising Risks in the Use of 1080 & PAPP Bait Prod for Vertebrate Pest Control
22566VIC Certificate I in Work Education
22567VIC Certificate I in Transition Education
22567VIC VETDSS - Certificate I in Transition Education*
22569VIC Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)*
22569VIC VETDSS - Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)*
22589VIC Certificate III in Emerging Technologies
22589VIC VETDSS - Certificate III in Emerging Technologies
22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security
22604VIC Certificate I in Mumgu-dhal tyama-tiyt community, connection and pathways
22605VIC Certificate II in Mumgu-dhal tyama-tiyt community, connection and pathways
25G01263 Espresso Master Class
25G01359 Licensed Electricians Theory Assessment (LET)
25G01360 Safe Working Practice Assessment (SWP)
25G01444 Part 1 Introduction to Wildlife Care
25G01538 Health and Safety Reps Initial Occupational Health and Safety Training Course
25G01792 Licensed Electrical Theory Tutorial
25G01793 Wildlife and Initial Emergency Care
25G01829 Part 2 Wildlife Rescue and First Aid Techniques
25G01851 Class 2 Restricted Electrical Licence (REL)
25G01853 Provide First Aid
25G01854 Provide CPR (Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
25G01859 Continuing Professional Development for Electricians
25G01864 Construction Induction Card
ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care
ACM20121 VETDSS - Certificate II in Animal Care
ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services
ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
AHC20416 Certificate II in Horticulture
AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture
AHC30921 Certificate III in Landscape Construction
AHC31021 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
AHC31120 Certificate III in Nursery Operations
AHC31319 Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
AHC40416 Certificate IV in Horticulture
AHC40920 Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
AHC41019 Certificate IV in Agribusiness
AHC50416 Diploma of Horticulture
AHCSS00074 Agricultural Chemical Skill Set
AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
AUR20720 VETDSS - Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation (Mechanical)
AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
AUR31120 Certificate III Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
AUR32120 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology
AUR32220 Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology
AUR32420 Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology
BSB30120 Certificate III in Business
BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business
BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety
CHC30121 VETDSS - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care*
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support
CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services
CHC32015 VETDSS - Certificate III in Community Services
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support~
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)~
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)~
CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work~
CHC41015 Certificate IV in Celebrancy
CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services
CHC43415 Certificate IV In Leisure and Health
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services
CHCSS00098 Individual Support - Disability Skill Set~
CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry
CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
CPC31920 Certificate III in Joinery
CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing (General Plumber Roofing & Mechanical)
CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)~
CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services - Business and Estimating
CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services - Drainage Work
CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services - Gasfitting Work
CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
CUA30720 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Design Basics)
CUA30720 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Graphic Design)
CUA30720 VETDSS - Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Design Basics)
CUA30720 VETDSS - Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Graphic Design)
CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media
CUA31020 VETDSS - Certificate III in Screen and Media
CUA31020 VETDSS - Certificate III in Screen and Media (3D Game Design)
CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media (3D Game Design)
CUA41320 Certificate IV in Visual Arts
CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design
FBP10221 VETDSS - Certificate I in Baking
FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting
HLT33015 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance*~
HLT33015 VETDSS - Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance~ *
HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
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~
HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology
ICT30120 VETDSS - Certificate III in Information Technology
ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology
MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
MEM30319 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade~
MEM50212 Diploma of Engineering - Technical~
MSF20516 Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways~
MSF20516 VETDSS - Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways~
MSF31113 Certificate III in Cabinet Making~
MSF40118 Certificate IV in Interior Decoration~
MSF50218 Diploma of Interior Design~
MSL30118 Certificate III in Laboratory Skills~
MSL30118 VETDSS - Certificate III in Laboratory Skills~
MSL40118 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques~
MSL50118 Diploma of Laboratory Technology~
SCACW01714 Food Safety Supervisor (Hospitality)
SCACW01860 Hospitality Bootcamp
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
SCNAW00008 Licensee’s Compliance Course
SCNAW00201 Introduction to Floristry
SCNAW01423 Classic and Contemporary Floral Design Workshops
SCNAW01716 Class 2 Restricted Licensing Assessment
SCNAW01827 Health and Safety Rep Refresher OHS Training Course - Work-related Violence
SCNAW01828 Health & Safety Rep Refresher OHS Training Course - Work-related Stress
SCNAW01829 Wildlife Rescue and First Aid Techniques
SCNAW01830 Health and Safety Representatives Refresher OHS Training Course - Plant
SFL30115 Certificate III in Floristry
SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant
SHB20216 VETDSS - Certificate II in Salon Assistant
SHB30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services
SHB30121 VETDSS - Certificate III in Beauty Services*
SHB30221 Certificate III in Make-Up*
SHB30221 VETDSS - Certificate III in Make-Up*
SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing
SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering
SHB40121 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy
SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality
SIT20322 VETDSS - Certificate II in Hospitality
SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery
SIT20421 VETDSS Certificate II in Cookery
SIT30116 Certificate III in Tourism~
SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality~
SIT30821 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~
SITSS00068 Food Handling Skill Set
SITSS00071 Responsible Service of Alcohol
TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
TLI30321 Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations
UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
VCE0000001 Victorian Certificate Education - Vocational Major
VCE0000001 Victorian Certificate of Education
VPC0000001 Victorian Pathways Certificate
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blog
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
April 2023
Bert Fagg awards recognise young apprentices
Big wins for floristry!
Specialist training for Health Services students
Youth Worker mentors young people to stay engaged
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
National Skills Week & WorldSkills Australia
Students shortlisted as finalists in Victorian Training Awards
TAFE offers career pathways
August 2022
A world of opportunity at Open Day
Commonwealth Games delivers TAFE student golden opportunity
Emotional Intelligence
Planting for a better future
August 2023
Benefactors support students' future careers
Culinary passion leads to successful career change
Study opens doors to worldly career
Open Day 2023
December 2020
Crafting a rewarding career
Need a pathway to uni? The Gordon can get you there.
December 2021
Need a pathway to uni? We can get you there.
December 2022
A recipe for success for international student
Beyond the numbers lie great career opportunities
Building design course ticks all the boxes
It's never too late to start your nursing career
Competition champions skills excellence
Landscaping is a winner for Sebastian
Supporting future industry delivers exciting win for emerging business
Fashioning a career in hairdressing
Hospitality Bootcamp to fast track skilled workforce
Making a difference with a career in disability
We launch the Give Where You Live Foundation’s Feed Geelong Appeal!
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
January 2023
Aged care offers rewarding career opportunities
Community services jobs sector continues to grow
Great career opportunities for those in childcare
The new look VCE gives students fresh choices and a flexible career!
July 2020
July 2021
An international stage for Graphic Design student
Gabbi shines with floristry apprenticeship
July 2022
Culinary student wins silver!
Skills for the future
The Gordon partners with health industry to deliver work-ready graduates
Walking to Clothe the Gap
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
June 2023
Free TAFE building better careers
Gordon apprentice is building a bright future
Lifelong learners focus on disability sector
Painting a brighter future
Zero emissions target for clean economy transition
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
March 2023
Congratulations to our 2022 graduates!
Gordon Awards for Excellence recognises our top students
International Women's Day #EmbraceEquity
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!
May 2023
A career in community services can take you in many directions
Do VCE your way at The Gordon
Through uncertainty careers flourish
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
November 2022
Community supports our students
Gordon crowned triple winners
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
October 2022
Roughly Twelve Exhibit Works
Scale Facilitation and The Gordon sign MoU
Students shine at Scholarship Presentation
The Gordon launches The Culinary Precinct
September 2021
September 2022
A grand opening for the ages
Regional chef turned international chocolatier
The Gordon secures partnership with multinational
September 2023
Students shine at Scholarship Presentation