Please check your contact details are correct in eCentral. It is important that you let us know anytime that these details change. You can update them directly through eCentral.
When you enrol as a student, you will be provided with a Gordon Email address in the format of studentnumber@gordontafe.edu.au. We will send you information to this email and your personal email. Your Gordon email address is also your user name. You will login to the Gordon network using your username and password. If you forget your password, follow these instructions.
Domestic students
Before you start studying, please check if you have already been enrolled into the correct units (subjects) in eCentral based on the unit list that was sent to you. If not, you may need to manually select your correct units online, enrol manually. The video below will take you through how you can do this as well as how to pay online.
If you need help with anything to do with enrolment or fees, contact the Enrolment team on 5225 0601 or email enrolments@gordontafe.edu.au
Watch this clip to learn how to enrol and pay online
International students
If you are an international student you will be enrolled by the International Office. If you have any queries about your enrolment, please contact the International Office, international@gordontafe.edu.au
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Domestic students: Make sure your enrolment is correct in eCentral and manually enrol in any missing units. International students: Contact the International Office for any enrolment queries.
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Explore Enrolment and Money matters in the student portal for other important information.
It is important to pay fees on time. You can find your fee due dates in eCentral once you enrol. If you hold a concession card but didn’t let us know you in your initial application, please contact the enrolments team on 5225 0601 or enrolments@gordontafe.edu.au as you may be eligible for a concession on your fees depending on what course you are studying.
If you are experience financial difficulty you can
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find out if you are eligible for a VET Student Loan and apply (Diploma or Advance Diploma students only)
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find out if you are eligible for a payment plan and apply at least two weeks prior to the fee due date. Note: Students eligible for VET Student Loan wont be able to access a Payment Plan.
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Find out if you could be eligible for a Scholarship
You can order your Student ID card online once you have enrolled. You will need your Student ID Card as identification on campus, to use the printers and photocopiers, and to borrow books from The Gordon library. Please keep it safe! Replacement cards cost $10.
It is important to think about tools you will need to help you study before classes start. Your course will advise of the clothing, equipment and books that you will need but it is also important to:
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set up a good study space at home or explore other locations, such as the Gordon Library
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make sure you have access to a computer and any required software
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get to know your online learning space (Gordon Online)
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find out where to purchase any books, clothing and uniforms
Computers and free software
If you are using your own computer or considering buying one, please check the recommended specifications. If you won’t have your own, you can find or borrow a computer when you are on campus.
As a Gordon student, you will be able to access Microsoft Office for free. IT essentials provides information about how to Microsoft Office and other software.
Gordon Online – your online learning space
Gordon Online is our online learning spaces and is required for most courses. You can access it directly from the Student Portal and use it to
If you aren’t already logged into the Gordon network, you will need to use your user name (your Gordon email address) and password to login,
Clothing and uniforms
You will receive information about what you need either in an email as part of your commencement information or in your first class. The Gordon branded clothing, accessories and uniforms can be purchased through Hip Pocket in person at 170 Torquay Rd, Grovedale or online.
It is important that your clothing meets any safety standards required for your course (eg. Protective clothing). Bare feet, thongs or strapless shoes are not permitted. Shorts and singlets are not permitted in engineering, building, construction and cookery trade areas.
If you are unsure of clothing requirements for your course, please ask your teacher for clarification.
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Organise a good workspace where you can study
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Make sure you have access to a computer that meets the recommended specifications
- If you are using your own, don’t forget you can access the free Microsoft Office software.
- If you aren’t using your own, explore where you can find a computer or borrow a laptop on campus
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Purchase books, equipment and any required clothing and accessories from The Gordon Bookshop and HipPocket.
Your timetable and study planners
Planning ahead is important so that you can manage your time and balance study with your other commitments- - work, family and social. So it is good to check when your classes and assessment are.
Details about your first classes will be emailed to you. You can also see your timetable under Your Studies in the student portal.
When classes start, you will also receive information about assessments and due dates. As soon as you know these dates, write them down in a Planner. Term Planners are available in the Library.
Attendances and absences
You are expected to attend all classes and to participate in training and assessment. If you are unable to attend due to illness or other circumstances, you should contact your teacher as soon as possible. In most cases medical certificates will be needed for extensions to assessment dates. Students who don’t attend classes may be withdrawn and may still be liable to pay remaining fees if the withdrawal is outside the period that allows fees to be refunded or credited.
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Check your emails from us to make sure you know when and where your first class is
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Check your timetable and it to your phone and Gordon Online
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Use a daily, weekly or term planner to help organise your study and other commitments.
Getting to campus
Do you know how you will get to campus for classes? Will you ride? Will you take public transport and if so, are you eligible to get cheaper fares? Are you planning to drive and if so, do you know where you will park?
You will find lots of information to help you at Get to Campus.
Student tip #1: Parking is really hard to find at the Geelong City campus, catch public transport instead!
Student tip #2: Find out where the free, all day parking is near the Werribee Watton Street campus. It means you won't need to move your car every two hours!
Finding your way around campus
You are welcome to explore the campus. facilities and inclusive spaces available to you before your classes start. Check Campuses in the Student Portal for maps and information about each campus, including the available facilities.
No smoking or vaping on campus
To create a healthy and safe environment for our community, smoking and the use of tobacco products is prohibited on all Gordon campuses, property, land and vehicles .
Once you are a Gordon student, you will have access to wellbeing, learning support and careers services to help you achieve your goals and to ensure your experience exceeds your expectations.
Watch the Student Support video and find out more on the Student Portal
The Gordon is an inclusive, friendly, safe and respectful environment.
As a student, it is important that you are aware of your rights (what you can expect from The Gordon), and also your responsibilities (what is expected from you as a student), to make your experience as the Gordon as positive and successful as possible.
It is never to early to ask for help. We are all here to help you succeed. If you are not sure who to ask, contact Customer Service.