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
Community Services
Design
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) (Youth Program)
Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (Foundation) (Fashion) -For Indigenous Australians
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Bricklaying, Carpentry, Painting and Decorating)
Certificate I 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
Information Technology
Certificate I in Information Technology - For Indigenous Australians
Certificate II in Information Technology - For Indigenous Australians
Marketing and Management
VCE and Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (Foundation) (Youth Program)
Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (Foundation) (Fashion) -For Indigenous Australians
Links and Resources
- Gunung-Willam-Balluk Learning Centre website
- Toom-nangi - Current and archived newsletters.
- Koori Education and Training Resource Online
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
