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Indigenous Education Centre

Department Summary

Named after the traditional landowners of the area, the Gunung-Willam-Balluk Learning Centre at Kangan Batman TAFE is recognised as a leading provider of vocational education and training to Indigenous students throughout Melbourne.

The Gunung-Willam-Balluk Learning Centre aims to empower students by merging the cultural heritage and values of the traditional landowners, with contemporary Aboriginal culture and cutting-edge learning technology.

Located in the North-Western suburbs of Melbourne, the Gunung-Willam-Balluk Learning Centre offers a range of courses for Indigenous Australians.

Students learn through a combination of classroom, practical and online learning. These include art exhibitions, music festivals, community projects, and the use of multimedia resources such as toolboxes on the TAFE virtual campus (TAFEVC) and electronic learning packages. Upon completion of a course, students will receive on-going support including help finding employment in their area of study.

The Institute's Indigenous Employment and Career Development Strategy provides traineeships across the organisation for students who show dedication to learning outcomes and a commitment to finding employment.

The Gunung-Willam-Balluk Learning Centre also includes the state-of-the-art Gumbrie-Gurmil Flexible Learning Centre with nearly 30 computers.

Department Vision/Mission Statement

A place of belonging that provides quality education and training programs with cultural integrity, quality student support services, and a high professional commitment by all staff.

Our Commitment

To provide each student, consistently with, education and training opportunities which, set and maintain standards of excellence Based on quality program delivery and support, cultural integrity, professional commitment, and articulated pathways into further education and training and employment opportunities.

Courses Offered

Building and Construction

• Certificate II in Building and Construction (Bricklaying, Carpentry, Painting and Decorating) For In

Business and Clerical

• Certificate I in Business - For Indigenous Australians

• Certificate II in Business - For Indigenous Australians

• Certificate III in Business - For Indigenous Australians

Community Services

• Certificate III in Home and Community Care - For Indigenous Australians

Horticulture

• Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management - For Indigenous Australians

• Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management - For Indigenous Australians

Indigenous Education

• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (Foundation) - For Indigenous Australians

• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (Intermediate)

• Certificate II in Building and Construction (Bricklaying, Carpentry, Painting and Decorating) For In

• Certificate I in Business - For Indigenous Australians

• Certificate II in Business - For Indigenous Australians

• Certificate III in Business - For Indigenous Australians

• Certificate III in Home and Community Care - For Indigenous Australians

• Certificate II in Music

• Certificate III in Music

• Certificate I in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts - For Indigenous Australians

• Certificate II in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts

• Certificate IV in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts - For Indigenous Australians

• Certificate I in Information Technology - For Indigenous Australians

• Certificate II in Information Technology - For Indigenous Australians

• Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management - For Indigenous Australians

• Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management - For Indigenous Australians

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (For Indigenous Australians)

Information Technology

• Certificate I in Information Technology - For Indigenous Australians

• Certificate II in Information Technology - For Indigenous Australians

Training and Assessment

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (For Indigenous Australians)

VCE and VCAL

• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (Foundation) - For Indigenous Australians

• Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (Intermediate)

2008 IEC Student Handbook

Download the 2008 IEC Student Handbook here

Contact Details

Gunung-Willam-Balluk Learning Centre
Kangan Batman TAFE - Broadmeadows
Building W - Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows
Melway Ref: Map 6 G7

Postal Address:	Kangan Batman TAFE - Indigenous Education Centre Private Bag 299 Somerton VIC 3062
Phone:	(03) 9279 2357
Fax:	(03) 9279 2358
Email:	iec@kangan.edu.au