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Holmesglen is looking forward to an even brighter future, as it undergoes significant development in 2009. A fresh and contemporary look will more adequately reflect the range and quality of its programs and facilities.
Since its inception in 1982 Holmesglen has grown from a delivery of 90 programs to 7,000 students, to its current offering of over 600 programs to more than 50,000 students. 2008 saw the introduction of a number of new degree and associate degree programs, increasing the Institutes range of higher education courses to 10. New degree programs, most notably the Bachelor of Nursing, are envisaged for 2009. Holmesglen is the only institute in Australia offering upper secondary, vocational and higher education.
In its third year of operation, Holmesglen Vocational College has increased its enrolments in 2008, and added new streams to its VCAL programs. The College curriculum combines upper secondary level education with vocational and personal development programs that have been designed within the TAFE environment. With a focus on vocational education, the College offers career pathways and preferred entry into Holmesglens industry recognised apprenticeships, certificate, diploma and degree courses.
There is considerable activity outside the campuses. Holmesglen is developing its rural learning centre at a property near Eildon in central Victoria to provide camping and recreational facilities for students.
The Institute continues to diversify its international profile with a number of overseas projects underway including:
- Bahrain - a three year secondary vocational reform project in conjunction with the Department of Education (Australia)
- Qatar - a five year project in association with Qatar Petroleum, delivering mainly Certificate I - III level training in engineering
- India - working in conjunction with GMR (India) to set up a Skills Development Centre for building and construction training
- Malaysia - an 18 month project to deliver trade training in construction and delivery of Certificate IV in Building & Construction (Building) - designed for building supervisors.
Its international students continue to make Holmesglen a vibrant institution. While building and construction remain a cornerstone of Holmesglens education and training, the ongoing development of courses and facilities in hospitality, business and administration, health and wellbeing, and so on has emphasised the need for a revitalised image.
New signage across the Institute will help to link the Chadstone, Moorabbin and Waverley campuses in a more symbiotic approach to education provision. The new look will accentuate the Holmesglen name, which remains synonymous with quality education and training.