As one of the largest TAFEs in Victoria, The Gordon has been helping people gain real skills for over 130 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of study options in vocational ‘hands-on’ training.
Students can choose from hundreds of short courses and nationally accredited qualifications across apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, which can lead you to a great career or create a pathway to university.
From Geelong, Victoria, around Australia and overseas, thousands choose to study with us each year via flexible options including on-campus, full and part-time, off-campus, online, and in the workplace.
The Gordon embraces the partnership model; working with secondary schools, universities, employers, and the community in programs that deliver real benefits. We are also forging strong international strategic partnerships, particularly in China and Indonesia.
If you want to work as a pathology collector, this is the course for you. We will teach you how to take blood samples, various swabs and electrocardiograms for patients requiring pathology tests. You will learn infection control, first aid, WHS principles, how to prepare samples for testing, as well as communication and customer service skills. Taught by passionate, industry-based teachers, the course includes performing live bleeds in class and out in the industry, giving you real life experience.
Learn moreThis popular course will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills you need to register as an enrolled nurse or create a pathway to university.
Our experienced team of trainers will teach you about anatomy and physiology, communication skills, medical terminology, infection control, legal and ethical issues associated with nursing, nursing patients with complex needs, administering medications, and nursing patients with mental health needs. Our partnerships with Barwon Health, St John of God Hospital, and other healthcare providers also provide excellent work placement and employment opportunities.
This course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Upon completing your studies, you will be eligible to register as an enrolled nurse with the NMBA.
Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their one Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply.
Learn moreAre you looking for a rewarding career working with young children? This entry-level course will equip you with the foundation skills and knowledge you need to become a qualified assistant within this sector. In addition, you will learn about effective interaction and communication with children, appropriate care for babies, toddlers and children, first aid, safety and working legally and ethically.
Our trainers are all experienced Early Childhood Educators who are up-to-date with current industry standards and practices. With seven weeks of practical placement in industry, you'll graduate with the skills and knowledge to succeed and work appropriately in the early childhood sector, which has increased demand for qualified educators.
Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their one Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply.
Learn moreThis course will give you the foundation skills and hands-on experience to work in a Health Services role and develop your skills in caring for patients in a hospital environment.
Your learning will prepare you for work as a Patient Services Assistant in any Healthcare environment, including communication, infection control, food distribution, cleaning, transporting clients, and Work Health and Safety.
Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their one Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply.
Learn moreAre you looking for a career as an accountant or bookkeeper and interested in helping businesses manage their accounts and legislative requirements? Then this is the course to take you there.
You will learn about BAS statements, legislative reporting obligations, operational reporting, preparing budgets, classifying, recording and reporting. This course will equip you to work in a diverse range of industries, or help you to manage a small office. You will also meet the current educational requirements to register with the Tax Practitioners Board.
Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their one Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply.
Learn moreAre you looking at making a difference in the lives of children? Are you passionate about education?
If you’re looking to make a difference and have the patience and communication skills to be able to deal with children of various developmental levels, a career in education support could be for you.
Education support workers work in a broad range of classroom contexts and learning environments in both public and private schools.
Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their one Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply.
Learn moreWould you like to become a qualified beauty therapist working in a salon, day spa, resort spa, or international spa? This diverse beauty therapy course equips you with advanced skills and knowledge to work at a senior level in the industry.
You’ll develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge in beauty therapy fundamentals, business marketing and planning, and advanced spa therapy treatments, including waxing, lash and brow tinting, manicures and pedicures, facials, and massage hot stone and Indian head massage, aromatherapy, and reflexology.
You will gain valuable hands-on experience at our practical clinic The Studio, at the Geelong City Campus. Our Diploma program is well-regarded in the industry. Our graduates have achieved a 100% employment rate for the last two years!
Learn moreLearn the fundamentals of good design as you utilise your creativity and love of construction to create your own (virtual) building projects.
This course, highly regarded by industry, provides the practical skills, knowledge and qualifications to work as a building designer. You’ll gain specialist design skills applicable to residential and commercial design within the construction sector. Importantly, our strong industry partnerships allow students to work on live projects and graduate work-ready.
If you want to pathway to university, this course will give you excellent practical skills and a work-ready edge.
Learn moreThe re-emergence of the barbershop has led to the need for specialist barbering skills for men, cutting and clipping, and maintaining facial hair. The Gordon offers specialist barber training to deliver the required skills. You will learn about men’s grooming services, shaving and freehand clipper work, and Pivot Point resources.
You will have real-life opportunities to develop skills in session styling in live photoshoots, catwalk parades, and on-film locations at events and industry excursions.
Learn moreIf you are looking to enter the information and communication technology (ICT) field, this course will teach you about networking and network administration, coding, Cybersecurity systems, cloud solutions, design thinking and teamwork, PC maintenance and building websites.
You will also benefit from our strong industry partnerships with key IT vendors including CISCO networking Academy, and AWS cloud academy.
Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their one Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply.
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