The Gordon
Campus location
Course information
Academic Structure
Information for enrolling students
Fees schedule
Minimum requirements
Scholarship information
Quality information
The Gordon
Victoria’s No 1 arts college is located at the gateway to the Geelong Cultural Precinct which features the Gordon Gallery, Geelong Performing Arts Centre, bookshops, cafés and the renowned Geelong Gallery with its major art collection and regular exhibitions. No wonder so many graduates comment on our unique ‘vibe’.
The Gordon team has been working behind the scenes to bring you the most progressive training institute in Geelong. We’ve been very successful at it for a long time, as you know – for almost 120 years – but we’re mindful times are changing faster than ever before and keeping up with technology, emerging trades and careers, and innovative course delivery takes a great deal of effort and focus.
For more than two years we’ve researched the local region, talked to students and engaged industry and business to find out what they really needed from The Gordon.
And we’ve listened.
In 2009 we launched our new Enterprise configuration, a concept capable of driving us into the future. Four Education Enterprises with 12 Skills Centres manage our 240 courses. It’s an exciting change for us.
And there’s so much more to come.
Our main aim is still the same. Our staff specialise in training highly employable skilled workers ready to make a difference. That’s it…we’re here to give you every chance to be the best you can be.
We hope to welcome you on-campus in 2011.
Number of Available Higher Education Places
48
National Priority Places
Not maintained
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Address and Contact details
Street Address (City Campus)
2 Fenwick Street, Geelong
Victoria, Australia 3220
Postal Address:
Private Bag 1
Geelong Mail Centre
Victoria, 3221
Phone: +61 03 5225 0500
Fax: +61 03 5225 0505
Campus Location
Fenwick St, Geelong
Victoria, Australia, 3220
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Course Information
Course Finder
Online Handbook
Handbook
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Academic Structure
The Gordon delivers its programs through 12 Skills Centres in four Education Enterprises.
Creative Business Enterprise
• Centre for Essential Business Skills
• Centre for Creative Vision
• Centre for Management and ICT Skills
Living Well Enterprise
• Centre for Community Services and Health Programs
• Centre for Language and Further Education
• Centre for Service Skills and Recreation
• Centre for Retail and Personal Services
Smart Technologies Enterprise
• Centre for Industry Innovation
• Centre for Sustainable Innovation
Constructing Futures Enterprise
• Centre for Construction
• Centre for Property & Regulated Skills
• Geelong Technical Education Centre “GTEC”
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Information for enrolling students
Open Days
Open week:
Monday 19 July – Friday 23 July 2010. 10am – 3pm daily
Open Night Bazaar:
Wednesday 21 July 2010. 4.30pm – 7.30pm
Tertiary Admission Application
Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre VTAC Code 59042
Application Process
Apply online
Direct Entry
Application Forms are also available by telephoning Course Information on (03) 5225 0800.
Completed Direct Entry Application Forms are to be returned to:
Admissions Office
Gordon Institute of TAFE
Private Bag 1
Geelong Mail Centre Victoria 3221
Important Enrolment Dates
Semester 1 2011
Monday 14 February – Friday 3 June, 2011
Monday 6 June – Friday 17 June, 2011
Supplementary assessments as required
Semester 2 2011
Monday 11 July – Friday 28 October, 2011
Monday 31 October – Friday 11 November, 2011
Supplementary assessments as required
Full year Census Date 2008 10/04/2008
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Fees Schedule: Tuition fees and student contribution amounts
These are published in advance and can be obtained here
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Minimum Entrance Requirements
Admission to this course is through interview and portfolio presentation. Applicants are normally required to have a general education at least equivalent to the satisfactory completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), which may be mature age entry.
For non Year 12 applicants, the Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts) requires applicants to be at least 18 years of age and to have been out of full-time study for at least 12 months. You must be able to demonstrate language and literacy skills equivalent to a pass in VCE English.
International applicants must have English Language skills equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or higher.
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Scholarship Information
A range of scholarships are available covering financial hardship and pursuit of excellence. Individual scholarship awards range from $500 to $10,000. Information, selection criteria and applications are available here.
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Quality Information
The Gordon was audited by AUQA in 2009. The audit report is available here.
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