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South West TAFE

Locality: Warrnambool, Victoria

Phone: +61 1300 648 911

Address: 197-205 Timor St 3280 Warrnambool, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.swtafe.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Congratulations to our 2020 Trade Apprentice of the Year, Jos Medley!

23.01.2022 If you missed last nights Great South West Dairy Awards make sure you take a look at the amazing achievers in our dairy industry. We were so proud to be one of the sponsors. Congratulations to all the winners! -- #swtafe #learn #dairyawards #winners

22.01.2022 No need to leave the comfort of your own home to find out more about our courses on offer. We cant wait to show you the finished product of this building video (all filmed pre-mask laws of course). If a trade career has been on the cards for you, connect live with our course specialists at our free virtual info session on 9 September. Register now at www.swtafe.edu.au

22.01.2022 The VET sector provides the skills we need to keep up with our quickly changing employment and industry trends. #nationalskillsweek

21.01.2022 #MondayMotivation Its important to not be someone elses definition of success. To be successful, you have the ability to live your life the way you want to live it, doing what you most enjoy, surrounded by people you admire and respect.

21.01.2022 As you've entered the first week of exams, keep this in mind: School is only 15% of your life You've got 40+ years ahead of you to do any career you want You are capable of doing anything you put your mind to Your results will never define you... This year has proven how strong, adaptable and resilient you are Keep it all in perspective, good luck!

21.01.2022 And we're live! Click below to watch via Facebook or watch via YouTube here https://youtu.be/mvKsajPF0c8 Thanks to James Kol Creative

21.01.2022 This week is Warrnambool And District Food Share week, a great time to give back to those in need. Follow the link below to donate to this wonderful cause

21.01.2022 Meet Nathan Visual Arts Teacher Nathan is a multi-disciplinary artist with a wide range of artistic interests. His exhibited works include illustrative digital work, site-specific animation installations, small scale sculpture and large scale murals. This vast array of mediums are emblematic of his love for learning new processes and skills, which makes teaching Art perfect for him as he gets to actively practice what he preaches. Find out more about our arts courses via our website. Link in bio. Apply now to study soon.

20.01.2022 Wear It Purple 2020 - We Are The Change Wear it Purple Day is an annual LGBTIQA+ awareness day especially for young people, based in Australia. Dont forget to wear a piece of purple to show your support today.

19.01.2022 Last chance to register Want to study in 2021? Connect live with our course specialists today to find out all you need to know. Theres 3 sessions today, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 5.30pm. Registrations essential and close off 3 hours prior to each session.

19.01.2022 Are you a secondary student studying year 9 or 10? Join our Virtual Careers Info Sessions and find out how you can design the future you want! Visit swtafe.edu.au/careers to find out more.

18.01.2022 #MondayMotivation - just a reminder to always do what you love

17.01.2022 Looking to develop the skills to go onto study at University or into a high level TAFE qualification? Our Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation course will help you get there. Apply now.

16.01.2022 2021 Business Traineeships now open We have 5 positions starting in January that allow you to earn while you learn. Our traineeship positions offer a great starting point to get experience, contacts, and a qualification. If you're interested, head to Westvic Staffing Solutions. Applications close 18 November.

16.01.2022 Weve been busy getting shots of our plumbing department so we can bring our facilities to you! Stay tuned for a virtual tour coming soon If youre interested in a plumbing career, join our virtual info sessions on Wednesday 9 September. Registrations are essential via www.swtafe.edu.au/infosessions

15.01.2022 Time's running out if you want to register and join us for the first of six #codeclub sessions at The Hive during January. Places limited - registrations esse...ntial Open to anyone aged 8 to 108 - parents are welcome and encouraged! Bring your own laptop or tablet. Contact [email protected] to register or for more details. #codingforkids #codingisfun #innovation #computerscience #careers #STEM #STEMeducation

15.01.2022 People will always need to learn.... so you'll always be in demand with a Training and Assessment qualification from SWTAFE. Now taking applications to start in February.

14.01.2022 Have you checked out #SnapshotRuralVic by National Centre for Farmer Health? This fantastic campaign is connecting farmer, thinkers and makers from all over the state through social media. Make sure you check it out, cast a vote on the weekly awards or even submit your own entry

14.01.2022 What do we do during lock down? We get busy creating videos and virtual tours to bring to you, anywhere, anytime. We cant wait to share this finished product with you (all filmed pre-mask laws). If youd like to learn more about what a career in commercial cookery looks like, join our virtual info sessions on Wednesday 9 September. Register at www.swtafe.edu.au/infosessions

13.01.2022 Have questions on your mind about a career or course? Our course specialists can help. Join our virtual info sessions Wednesday 9 September. Register now at www.swtafe.edu.au/infosessions

12.01.2022 Were still offering many of our short courses, just in a new COVID safe environment. Weve courses starting in first aid, CPR, test and tag just to name a few. Places are filling fast, book in now at https://shortcourses.swtafe.vic.edu.au

12.01.2022 Thinking of studying something new? Explore your options by connecting live with our course specialists at our virtual info sessions on Wednesday. Registrations are essential via www.swtafe.edu.au/infosession

12.01.2022 We hope all our staff enjoyed their care packs for R U OK Day this week

12.01.2022 R U OK Day is a reminder to check in with those around you. Check on your strong friend, your busy friend, your happy friend or, your seems to handle everything friend. 2020 has no doubt been one of the most challenging years, and the circumstances have made it even more important for us to stay connected and supported. Not just today but every day. Here are 4 simple steps to show your support to those around you:... 1 Ask are you okay? 2 Listen to them 3 Encourage action 4 Check-in regularly Share and check in with your loved ones today

11.01.2022 Its all systems go in our big shed out at Sherwood Park campus Our pre-app course is based around building a real-life house from start to finish. What better way to kick off your career in building?

11.01.2022 Happy Early Childhood Educators Day Thank you to all the early childhood educators, our childcare graduates and students, and of course our childcare teachers To celebrate, were launching our recently filmed video about the childcare courses on offer with us. Take a look below

11.01.2022 Congrats to our Colac campus VCAL class graduating yesterday! We're very proud of all your achievements and wish you all the best on the next chapter of your lives.

10.01.2022 Are you interested in helping children and adults on their education pathways? Connect live with our course specialists TOMORROW to learn more about the career opportunities and the courses that will get you there. Register now at www.swtafe.edu.au/infosessions

10.01.2022 From nursing and aged care to disability support and child protection, our course specialists can help you on your way to your dream career. Connect live with them and find out more at our virtual info sessions next week. Register now at www.swtafe.edu.au/infosessions

09.01.2022 Applications are now open for our accounting & bookkeeping, accounts admin and business admin courses. Visit our website www.swtafe.edu.au to learn more or connect live with our course specialists at our Virtual Open Day on 20 January.

09.01.2022 Congrats to our VCAL class in Hamilton that graduated yesterday and all the award winners 2020 has been a challenging year for our students, and all students across the world. We are so proud of this class and wish them to best for their future.

09.01.2022 Congratulations to all of our awards winners at our 2020 Trades Awards! The Apprentice of the Year award winners pictured: Jos Medley - Trade Apprentice of the Year and Jim Leahy Electrical Apprentice of the Year from Leahy's Electrical Troy Jensen - Carpentry Apprentice of the Year from MD & SM Ruge Building & Renovations... Fabian Rarere - Cabinet Making Apprentice of the Year from AKC Kitchens Jack Cocks - Engineering - Fabrication Trade Apprentice of the Year and Andy Kinnear Commemorative Award winner from Westvic Staffing Solutions and Port of Portland Darcy Holmes - Engineering Mechanical Trade Apprentice of the Year from RK Holmes Benjamin Huff - Plumbing Apprentice of the Year from Turlands Plumbing Hayden Stares - Automotive Apprentice of the Year from Vogels Motors Also a big thanks to our sponsors and James Kol Creative. You can now play back the awards night on our Facebook page and YouTube.

07.01.2022 From a front of house worker to chef, butcher, or even a baker, our course specialists are here to help you on your way to your dream career. Chat with them live at our virtual info sessions on Wednesday. Register now at www.swtafe.edu.au/infosessions

07.01.2022 Were so excited to have just been named a finalist in the Victorian Training Awards Large Training Provider of the Year category. Well done to our staff and students

07.01.2022 We are very excited to announce that our very own plumbing apprentice, Shona McGuigan has been named a finalist in this years Victorian Training Awards! We couldnt be more proud of you Shona!

06.01.2022 #MondayMotivation - trying to fix your weaknesses may be a lifelong career in itself. Working on your strengths is where you need to focus your efforts.

06.01.2022 Celebrate South West TAFE’s top students across automotive, carpentry, cabinet making, electrical, engineering and plumbing trades. Watch our virtual 2020 Trades Awards below.

04.01.2022 Its all been about portraits in our arts classes lately Last week our painting students completed a charcoal study of their classmates to prepare for portrait painting. This week they looked at the work of a Contemporary Australian painter Ben Quilty, his striking colours and expressive marks and our students embraced his style with some amazing results.

04.01.2022 Some of our VCAL students in Colac have continued their sewing project from home this year.to donate to the Family Alliance via Colac Area Health. How great does the blanket and face masks look that our student Jasmine made?

03.01.2022 Uncle Rob Lowe and Uncle Locky Eccles were at South West TAFE earlier this week to celebrate NAIDOC Week. While we weren’t able to hold a large event like in past years it was important to mark the occasion with a small ceremony. Check out the celebrations below

01.01.2022 Whether its agriculture, dairy, horticulture or landscaping, our course specialists can help you find your way to your dream career. Register now for our virtual info session on Wednesday 9 September at www.swtafe.edu.au/infosessions

01.01.2022 We work closely with industry to equip our community with workplace-specific skills and knowledge to meet current and future employment demands. #nationalskillsweek

01.01.2022 During the year our Parks and Gardens apprentices have been putting their new skills to work at Fletcher Jones Gardens recently. We love giving back and working on such a beautiful garden