Overview
The Institute was formed as recently as 1998 when three existing TAFEs joint forces. Situated in the south-east of the Melbourne region, Chisholm Institute today educates more than 36.000 students per year. Being located in one of the fastest growing areas of Australia has had its effects on the TAFE. Education in accordance to the needs of the local economy is one of the major goals. Aside from the personal and academic development of each student, strong bonds to industrial companies of the area remain high on the agenda.
Location
The campuses are spread throughout an extensive region in the south-east of Melbourne. The area is home to en ever-growing population of over 600.000 people as well as some leading industrial companies.
This location makes all the comforts of the Melbourne metropolitan area easily accessible. The bustling nightlife of the city, with spots like St. Kilda, affordable cuisine in Chinatown, spectacular museums and excellent shopping can be reached using the public transport system.
While it rarely gets too hot during summers, wintertime in Victoria can be rather cold, with ample rainfall.
Campuses
Chisholm Institute of TAFE features a network of seven campuses throughout the region. These are:
- Bass Coast
- Berwick
- Cranbourne
- Dandenong
- Frankston
- Noble Park
- Rosebud
Frankston as the largest campus is home to 30 percent of the student population.
To generate a productive learning atmosphere and help each student to achieve personal goals, the campuses are equipped with a wide range of modern facilities. Computer laboratories, allowing internet access, stand along up-to-date libraries. Bistros and canteens can be found on every campus as well as some nice places to spend spare time.
Students
The TAFE attracts about 36.000 students every year, more than 600 of these from countries all around the globe.
Main Program Areas
Currently the Institute’s portfolio lists over 220 certificate, diploma, advanced diploma and graduate diploma courses to choose from. The Main Program Areas are:
- Agriculture & Horticulture
- Art, Design & Animation
- Automotive
- Building & Construction
- Business & Administration
- Community Services
- Computer Engineering
- Computers & Information Technology
- Electronics & Electrical
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Environment
- Food Processing
- Hair & Beauty
- Health & Aged Care
- Hospitality, Cookery & Events Management
- Indigenous Programs
- Justice & Humanities
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Management
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Plumbing
- Professional Writing & Editing
- Science
- Sport & Recreation
Entry Requirements
These may vary from course to course. In general, it is necessary to provide a school education that is the equivalent to the Australian years 10-12 with passes in English. Furthermore, enrolment at TAFE in Victoria requires a minimum level of English language skills (equivalent of IELTS academic version min. of 5.5).
Student Activities
Since most campuses are within short distance of Melbourne the possibilities are sheer endless. Any number of shops, from major chain-stores to small specialty businesses can be found in the city and surroundings. The music-scene is very much alive and anyone will be hard pressed to find an evening without some live-tunes nearby. (Not only) on the weekend an abundance of nightclubs demand the dancing shoes. Acclaimed museums and galleries throughout the city cater for the cultural appetite.
Away from the bright city lights the Melbourne area has some great landscapes for the nature lover and a large number of National Parks can be accessed within close range. Phillip Island with its great surf and famous penguin parade or French Island National Park are just examples.
Application
Sounds like your place to be? The friendly people at AA education will be more than happy to provide information and assist you on your way to Chisholm Institute of TAFE. Just email us to receive the application form and help with the usual administrative hurdles.
