https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/apprenticeships-and-traineeships/atom ATOM Apprentice and Trainee Online Management System for Students, employers and staff. https://federation.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/147901/FedU_FedColl_EnglishPathway.pdf https://federation.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/165785/ID-Options.pdf https://federation.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/178088/SMB-Campus-Map-Prospects.pdf https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/federation-college/areas-of-study/literacy-and-numeracy Tests available: literacy-and-numeracy test; UBSET. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/federation-college/areas-of-study/study-assistance/academic-support-for-tafe-students Study support is available to all FedUni TAFE students. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/federation-college/student-resources2 Resources for current students of Federation College. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/federation-college/areas-of-study/english-for-speakers-of-other-languages English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs at Federation College are for everybody whose first language is not English. 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Samantha was one of 44 finalists in the 67th Victorian Training Awards, which recognises the achievements of apprentices, students, teachers, trainers and employers. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/tackling-demand-for-childcare-workers-in-ballarat-and-the-wimmera Federation TAFE student, Hannah Kozaris, took the opportunity to study early childhood education and care to enter the growth industry. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/sparking-womens-interest-for-a-career-in-electrical Federation TAFE is creating a pipeline for women to enter the trade industry, with a key role to play in economic and jobs growth in our regions. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/bendigo-workers-get-a-fresh-start-for-a-new-career Moira Mac’s chose to partner with Federation TAFE to provide free training to help find their 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to supply apprenticeships to work on the Big Build Victoria projects. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/student-success-celebrated-at-tafe-excellence-awards Seventeen Federation TAFE students have been recognised for their achievements at the 2022 TAFE Awards for Excellence. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/top-trade-teacher-wins-national-award Federation TAFE’s Electrotechnology teacher, Iaian Fricker, has been awarded the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Trade Teacher of the Year Award. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/charging-up-support-for-women-in-the-electrical-industry Federation TAFE graduates, Michaela Shirley, and Ebony O’Doherty-Bowman who both completed Certificate II in Electrotechnology are successful in securing a Powercor Scholarship this year and have commenced 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https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/federation-tafes-re-connect-program-thinks-outside-box-to-support-people-into-education-and-employment Federation TAFE has provided much-needed support for more than 500 students and jobseekers in the past five years through the Department of Education and Training-funded Re-connect program. https://federation.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/546437/LVT-Information-Sheet-2022-2nd-Half-v1.pdf https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/tafe-pathway-a-great-taste-test-for-higher-education Janneke Zoontjens was struggling to find the right career path and wanted to do something else with her life after feeling like many of the jobs she had worked in would meet a dead end. The 26-year-old, who was born in New Zealand and moved to Ballarat when she was 12, is now in her final year of a Bachelor of Environmental and Conservation Science degree.Leaving secondary school when she was 16 after completing Year 10, Janneke entered the workforce but struggled to find a fulfilling job. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/passion-and-determination-the-key-to-success With a passion for food and education – and with more than a bit of determination on her journey – Regina Wilson is living her dream in an industry she loves.The 49-year-old has lived in Ballarat her whole life, studying at Loreto College before going on to an Advanced Certificate of Hospitality and a Diploma Certificate of Hospitality.Regina continued her educational journey through a tourism course to become a travel agent in Melbourne and Ballarat before taking some time off to have a family. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/anything-is-possible Kai Kennedy believes anything is possible.The 16-year-old moved around growing up due to their parent’s work. Kai had lived in Melbourne, Hamilton, and Greater Manchester in Northern England, before returning to Australia four years ago to live in Ringwood and Torquay. Kai’s family, including their much-loved Old English Sheepdog, Missy, is now settled in Ballarat. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/kylie-pope-scholarship-sets-up-childcare-student-for-future-success Federation TAFE student Alan Bell has been awarded the Kylie Pope Scholarship – an honour recognising outstanding students enrolled in early childhood education programs.The scholarship was established in memory of Kylie Pope – a former childcare educator who passed away in 2020.Alan is studying for a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/federation-tafe-teacher-set-to-share-his-skills-on-the-world-stage Federation TAFE automotive teacher, John Francis, is set to share his expertise on the world stage as he prepares to be a judge at the WorldSkills International event in Germany. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/maylees-sweet-victory-at-regional-worldskills Victory was sweet for Federation TAFE student Maylee Howard who baked her way to the gold medal in the Patisseries event at the recent 2022 WorldSkills Australia Regional Competition. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/tafe-celebrates-aspirations-day TAFE celebrates Aspirations Day https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/girls-try-a-trade-day-at-federation-tafe Federation TAFE is encouraging women and girls to explore a career in the trade industry. Federation's recent ‘Girls Try-A-Trade Day’ saw over 80 Years 9 and 10 girls from nine high schools across the greater Ballarat region get valuable hands-on experience in Federation TAFE’s trade space. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/you-just-have-to-take-the-chance Alice Stewart isn’t one for convention, and she isn’t your typical tradie. A roller-derby-playing mum of two, this Federation TAFE student believes it’s never too late to change your life and to be uncompromising in the pursuit of your dreams. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/ballarat-tech-school-hosts-peter-doherty-science-award Ballarat Tech School hosts 2022Peter Doherty Science Awards https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/federation-tafe-works-with-local-distillers-to-fight-food-waste Federation TAFE’s bakery department is embracing sustainability by working with local Ballarat business, Kilderkin Distillery, to reduce food waste, utilising botanicals and fruits first used in the distiller’s gin production process to produce a delicious range of artisan baked treats. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/federation-tafe-course-gives-people-in-prison-a-brighter-future Federation TAFE, Corrections Victoria and Weld Australia, is giving prisoners at HM Prison Langi Kal Kal a brighter future and better chance of walking into an in-demand job with the introduction of an advanced welding course at the prison’s vocational education and training (VET) Centre of Excellence. https://federation.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/587792/Enrolment-form-2023-V1.0.pdf https://federation.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/587793/LVT-Information-Sheet-2023-v1.1.pdf https://federation.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/587794/MC-LVT-Information-Sheet-2025-v1.1.pdf https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/vet-teachers-in-demand Vocational Education and Training (VET) teacher trainer shortage https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/locals-give-hope-to-homeless Cabinet makers at Federation TAFE are helping Western Victoria’s most vulnerable by donating time and skills to refurbish fire-damaged Reid’s Guest House to get it back running at full capacity. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/federation-tafe-teacher-australias-first-wind-turbine-technician-instructor Federation TAFE automotive teacher Andrew Edwards will soon be Australia’s first BZEE accredited wind turbine technician instructor. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/tafes-top-teachers-innovative-approach Engineering educator, Justin Bisson, was awarded the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Teacher/Trainer of the Year at the 2023 Federation TAFE Awards for Excellence. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/fed-college-helps-alex-rise-to-the-top-of-the-class Alex Simmonds was recently recognised with the Highland LLEN Award in the Federation TAFE Awards for Excellence for his dedication to learning, but his educational journey hasn’t always been easy. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/western-vic-welding-bootcamps-lead-to-jobs Federation TAFE is teaming up with one of Western Victoria’s leading employers, AF Gason Pty Ltd, to find and attract welding apprentices and workers through regular welding bootcamps. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/ballarat-tech-school-supports-girls-in-stem Ballarat Tech School Girls in STEM program https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/persistence-and-perseverance-prevail Sarah Gorman recently completed a Diploma of Nursing and is now studying a Bachelor of Nursing as well as working as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse at the Horsham local hospital but for most of her life, these achievements seemed way out of reach. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/hack-life-at-federation-tafe Don’t just do life – Hack Life at Federation TAFE. Discover a range of TAFE Certificate and Diploma VET courses to help you get the right job and kick start your career. Download our TAFE brochure to find out more. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/first-cohort-of-tafe-trainees-on-accelerated-path-to-employment Federation TAFE’s Diploma of Information Technology (IT) program is putting young people on a fast track to employment and creating a pipeline of skilled IT workers to meet the need of Australia’s critical tech skills shortage. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/no-rest-for-pests-as-horticulture-students-learn-alternative-farming-methods Federation TAFE Diploma of Horticulture students are getting the opportunity to engage directly with industry through visits to three distinct horticultural enterprises around the Ballarat region as part of the "Define the Pest Problem" unit. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/reconnecting-the-wimmera Federation TAFE Reconnect program Wimmera campus https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/federation-college/vce-vocational-major Complete your secondary education with the Vocational Major (VM) at Federation College https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/community-services-making-careers-count Delana knows firsthand the impact that community services can make on the lives of vulnerable people. She was 16 years old and living in supported youth accommodation when she began studying with Fed College and supporting herself financially while also completing VCAL. Now, she is working for The Y Ballarat as a youth worker in training and looking forward to a rewarding career in community services assisting youth that find themselves in situations like she previously experienced. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/federation-college/vce-vocational-major/design-files/vce-content-header design header https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/grow-your-own-workforce-model-solution-to-workforce-shortage Federation TAFE and East Grampians Health Services are addressing the health and community services worker shortage in the Ararat region with a "Grow Your Own Workforce" place-based training model. The partnership sees the Diploma of Nursing and the Certificate III in Individual Support delivered on-site at EGHS in Ararat. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/showcasing-art-from-the-inside Federation TAFE Corrections teacher and practicing artist Peter Widmer is bringing art by Indigenous inmates at Hopkins Correctional Centre in Ararat and HM Prison Langi Kal Kal to the wider world through the Marra-Narrap Lakorra: under blue skies exhibition. https://federation.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/599820/LVT-Information-Sheet-2023-v1.4.pdf https://federation.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/599823/Enrolment-form-2023-V1.3.pdf https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/tafe-is-a-great-pathway-to-university TAFE is not only a great way of securing your dream job, but it can also be a springboard to furthering your education at university. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/tafe-powers-career-choices Guinny Nunes has gone from one extreme to the other. After completing her secondary schooling at an all-girls school, she is now working as an electrical apprentice in an all-male team in a heavily male-dominated trade. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/course-to-grow-indigenous-teacher-workforce Federation TAFE has just started its first all-Indigenous cohort of Certificate IV Training and Assessment students to grow the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teacher and trainer workforce and bring rich cultural knowledge and expertise to the vocational education and training sector. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/learner-voice Let us know what's important to you and provide your feedback with the Learner Voice project. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/tafe-students-shine-at-fedawards Diploma of Community Services student Rebecca Griffiths was named Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year while Diploma of Nursing student Ella Donovan-Clancy was awarded Student Leader of the Year at the 2023 FedAwards. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/vetdss-a-fast-track-to-study-and-a-career The VETDSS program is a great option for senior secondary students more suited to hands-on learning, or with an interest in a more practical occupation. VETDSS provides young people with links to industry and training providers and offers real world experience that’s highly valued by employers. Maggie Heinrich underwent the VETDSS program at Federation’s Wimmera Campus while at high school and is now working as an Enrolled Nurse. https://federation.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/611724/Fed_VET_LVT_Enrol_2025_121224_LIVEext.pdf https://federation.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/611725/MC-LVT-Information-Sheet-2024.pdf https://federation.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/611726/LVT-Information-Sheet-2025-v1.4.pdf https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/nursing-pathway-provides-bright-future Danielle Taylor grew up on a farm just outside of Horsham. The 28-year-old is mother to three boys, and has a busy life in a small town, Glenorchy, where she now has a small farm of her own.Danielle has recently completed a Certificate III in Individual Support with Federation TAFE, with hopes of going on to study a Diploma of Nursing as part of the free TAFE program. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/free-tafe-childhood-education-course-paves-way-to-employment Emma Littlejohn is proof that you can balance it all. At the end of 2022, she wanted a career-change so that she could find a way to balance studying and supporting her young family.The Free TAFE offering made the decision to study Early Childhood Education and Care an easy one. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-news-from-the-provost TAFE news from the Provost https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/federation-readies-wind-energy-workforce With Australia on a journey to reduce emissions, the wind generation industry is leading the country’s renewable energy transition and undergoing rapid growth. As the industry quickly evolves, the need for skilled wind energy workers is at an all-time high. Federation TAFE is helping meet this workforce demand with the Certificate III in Engineering (Composites Trade). https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/federation-tafe-and-local-business-power-up-next-generation-of-apprentices Federation TAFE is partnering with Wimmera employers like Laser Electrical Horsham to grow the region’s future workforce of electrical apprentices. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/accord-report-focus-on-relationships-between-vet-and-higher-education Accord report focus on relationships between VET and higher education https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/connected-classrooms-enabling-increased-enrolments Connected classrooms enabling increased enrolments https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/fedquality-project-enabling-success-in-a-rapidly-changing-world FedQuality project enabling success in a rapidly changing world https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/teacher-of-the-year-hacks-learning Dr Adam Bignold was named Vocational Education and Training Teacher/Trainer of the Year at the 2024 Federation TAFE Awards for Excellence after revamping the Certificate IV in Cyber Security using problem based learning to better meet the needs of neurodiverse students. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/ruby-shines-on-her-journey-from-student-to-staff Ruby Bending-Norman's dedication and commitment to her studies has proved an inspiration for her peers and shown that forging the career of your dreams is possible. https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/federation-tafe/news-and-stories/tafe-articles/beauty-courses-nailing-it When restrictions on services and social distancing measures were announced at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the beauty industry was hit hard. Likewise, student enrolments in beauty courses. 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