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Singapore Nursing Student Exchange

Four students from Singapore attended Holmesglen nursing classes and clinical placement with selected aged care facilities

Chelsea Flower Show

Critical acclaim for Holmesglen Landscape students at the Chelsea Flower Show

Hayley Bertram

Hayley wins a National Association of Women in Construction award

Gordon Ramsay

Hospitality, Cookery & Bakery staff at Holmesglen share the stage with world renowned chef, Gordon Ramsay

Chris Lynch

The Master Builders Association's National Apprentice of the Year 2007 is proud of his time at Holmesglen

Brett de Hoedt

"Achievements require ego and ambition - of which I have buckets!" - Professional Writing & Editing graduate, Brett de Hoedt

Gabrielle Wang

A long road to literary success for Diploma of Professional Writing & Editing graduate, Gabrielle Wang

Dental Technology

State-of-the-art dental laboratory has made Holmesglen's Diploma of Dental Technology exceedingly popular

Lifestyle Food Competition

Holmesglen's team won three at the competition, including two gold medals and one silver

Daniel Bittner

The 2007 Victorian Furnishing Apprentice of the Year is an instrument of success

Andrew Schmid

Certificate I in Work Education graduate becomes a producer with sports radio station SEN 1116

Memorial Gates Community Project

Trowel Trades students help restore Oakleigh Primary School's 84 year old memorial gates

Adam Dale

The occasional helicopter flight to an oil rig is just part of the fun for Technology graduate, Adam Dale

Cordilia Doyle

Legal Practice graduate Cordilia secures a sought after position in Allens Arthur Robinson's graduate program

Hazel Edwards

Holmesglen's prized writer and Professional Writing & Editing lecturer now has royal connections

Pauline Anderson

Leadlighting & Stained Glass student, Pauline Anderson, wins gold at the 2008 Victorian Furnishing Industry Training Awards

Armed and Dangerous

VCAL, Work Education and Transition Education students enjoy their time in the spotlight

Aneta Gorelik

Aneta Gorelik, now working with Fremantle Media, graduated from "the only course in Victoria to combine both radio and television broadcasting"

Kerryn Altenroxel

Kerryn is already a two-time winner in the legal practice field

Industry Partner Program

Students complete their tourism diploma on placement with Holmesglen's travel industry partners

Kim Hesse

"Kim and her highly passionate staff deliver what they promise - your event becomes their passion!"

Simon Patterson

It's 'Viva Las Vegas' for Holmesglen's Events & Tourism graduate, Simon Patterson

Koo-Wee-Rup Cenotaph

Holmesglen's Stonemasonry Department contributes to honouring our soldiers

Conservation & Land Management

Students are offered hands-on work opportunities thanks to a joint partnership with Parks Victoria

IT Scholarships

Three of Holmesglen's software development students were awarded prestigious scholarships

Lynette Buckley

Holmesglen's Adult VCE course is designed specifically to cater to mature-age students

T Life

Marketing and Advertising students presented research, profile and media strategies to Telstra's Major Metro team

Heidi Orchard

Success in a male dominated field was difficult, but not impossible, for Heidi

Valissa Butterworth

Emerging ceramicist Valissa is currently compiling works for her own exhibition

Margo Galloway

Holmesglen's Diploma of Disability Work graduate is recognised as a lifelong learner at a community services reception

Furnishing Industry Design & Innovation Centre (FIDIC)

Holmesglen's innovative Furnishing Design & Innovation Centre supports the development and design of furniture

Tom Allamby

Tom is embarking on establishing his own personal training business specialising in assisting people with a disability

Jamie Weston

Jamie has found that his IT and business management skills have increased and he is increasingly employable

Kenny Ho Fi

AIB scholarship winner Kenny is now enrolled in Holmesglen's Bachelor of Construction Management & Economics

Wing Kwong Cheung

Holmesglen Housekeeping graduate beats 6,000 other nominees to win coveted hotel industry award

Colin Wilson

Holmesglen Commercial Cookery student is named 2009 National AUS-TAFE Culinary Challenge Best Overall Apprentice

Joshua Wilkinson

Since completing his VCAL, Joshua is on his way to becoming a qualified chef.

Aden van Langenberg

Aden managed to complete the Certificate II in Building and Construction (Carpentry) Pre-apprenticeship while undertaking his VCAL.

Veronica Nolan

Veronica has a personal perspective on the importance of being a good nurse.

Kathleen Stebbins

Following the Certificate IV in Science at Holmesglen Kathleen is now studying a Bachelor of Science.

Jaclyn Smith

Jaclyn studied Adult VCE at Holmesglen and is now off to university to study bio-medicine and research with an ENTER of 84.95.

Josiane Lengyel

Josiane studied the Certificate IV in Science because she didn?t have the pre-requisite studies for the university course she wanted.

Angie Qi Zhang

From China to Holmesglen - a journey from student to teacher.

Cookery: Testimonials

See what some of our cooking students have to say about our courses.

IT: Testimonials

See what some of our business students have to say about our courses.

Languages: Testimonials

See what some of our language students have to say about our courses.

Award winning film making trio

Between them, Chris, Robert and Lorienne have over 30 films to their name and multiple awards.

Moreen Pakwan

Moreen is passionate about, and committed to, social service delivery within the community.

Robert Brown

After 20 years in the workforce, Robert made the bold return back to study as a mature age student.

Michael Hogan

After completing his course, Michael is now running his own business, installing sound systems.

Danni Jones

As well as working as a woman in a male dominated industry, Danni also won the 2009 Outstanding Apprentice at the Holmesglen Awards Festival Dinner.

Beth Tansey

The Vocational College helped Beth to realise her passions, achieve outstanding results and discover her career path.

Samantha Barter

Samantha Barter utilised the pathways availble to graduate with a Bachelor of Business.

Giuseppe 'Joseph' Fonti

Giuseppe progressed through the VET system to successfully graduate with a Bachelor of Construction Management & Economics.

Jennifer Callahan

Jennifer made a significant career change as well as balancing work and family commitments.

Natasha Marinelli

A disappointing ENTER score didn't mean Natasha couldn't pursue her dream career.

Penelope Yates

Penelope made the courageous decision to return to formal study, change her career direction and follow her long held passion for building.

Andrew Segal

Andrew Segal completed the Certificate in Work Education and Certificate I in Horticulture. Previously his lack of confidence presented a barrier to achieving his full potential.

Jodie Inglis

During her transition education studies, Jodie displayed enormous personal growth and maintained a spirited effort.

Colin Roberts

Colin quit his job in hospitality to study shop fitting but found himself in the Certificate II in Applied Design instead!

Patrick Ryan

Growing up, Patrick spent many hours learning in the workshop, but once he started his apprenticeship his knowledge quickly deepened.

Adam Burns

During his apprenticeship, Adam took on extra specialty courses to widen his knowledge including dim sum preparation, Asian cookery and chocolate work.

Ben Padley

Through the Vocational College, Ben found his passion to work within the trades industry.

Aleisha Workman

Car Maintenance

Travis Crawford hopes that Holmesglen's Car Maintenance short course will get him and his ice-cream van across the line in The Mongol Rally.

Real Estate Training for Agents' Representatives

See how our Training for Agents' Representatives course provided Melinda with the skills to enter the real estate industry.

Photography: Testimonials

See what some of our photography students have to say about our courses.

First Aid: Testimonials

Read what our First Aid students have to say about our programs

Business: Testimonials

Read what some business short course students say about our programs.

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Mandy

Tim

Matt

Andrew

Kelly

Westpac award finance students

Short Courses

Short courses are practical, easy and fun!

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