Overview
As a result of the merger of the Goulburn Valley and the Wangaratta Institutes of TAFE, in 1996 the Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE was established. Today it services a large rural area in northern Victoria and provides vocational training and education to some 15.000 students.
Location
The campuses of the Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE are spread throughout a region known as the Goulburn Valley. Around the major city of Shepparton large areas are used for agricultural and horticultural undertakings. Among other things, some high quality wine is produced in the region. To the south the slopes of the Great Dividing Range loom and invite for some outdoor activities while in the north, close to the border with New South Wales, the mighty Murray River flows.
Campuses
There are a total of five campuses for the students to choose from. These are located in:
- Shepparton
- Dookie
- Benalla
- Wangaratta
- Seymour
The Shepparton campus is the largest and houses the administration, as well as video-conference-facilities and child-care-services. All campuses feature the comforts and technical facilities that create a relaxed and intellectually stimulating atmosphere. Included are computer laboratories with Internet-access, comprehensive libraries along with bistros, shops and connections to public transport. At Dookie a commercial vinery offers unique learning experiences.
Students
Every year about 15.000 students decide to study at Goulburn Institute of TAFE. Many of these hail from countries around the globe.
Main Program Areas
The Main Program Areas on offer at this TAFE include:
- Agriculture
- Automotive
- Baking
- Building Studies
- Business Studies & Management
- Conservation & Land Management
- Dairy Farming
- Engineering
- Electrical/Electronics
- Food Technology
- Furnishing
- Information Technology
- Health/Nursing
- Hospitality
- Horticulture
- Multimedia
- Plumbing
- Professional Writing & Editing
- Sport & Recreation
- Transport & Distribution
- Visual Arts & Graphic Design
- Viticulture
- Wine Technology
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
There are a number of things to do around the campuses of Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE. Camping in the Outback, 4WD-Tours or water sports on the Murray River or one of the lakes in the area are just some ideas. The Great Dividing Range is not too far away and hiking and mountain-biking are favourite pastimes in this area. The towns of the region, with Shepparton taking the lead, offer a rich community life with any number of activities to take part in.
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 Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE. Just email us to receive the application form and help with the usual administrative hurdles.
