Holmesglen is one of the largest providers of vocational and higher education in Victoria. Since 1982, they have grown from a delivery of 90 courses to 7,000 students, to a unique multi-sectoral provider offering over 530 courses to more than 50,000 students.
They have embarked on a strategic plan for the 2018 to 2020 period – aptly titled Vision 2020. This plan provides an opportunity to refocus the strategy and bring to life ASPIRE values - Ambition, Scholarship, Passion, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
In setting out this plan, the goal is to excite staff, engage with learners and connect with industry, employer and community stakeholders.
Holmesglen officially opens on the former site of Holmesglen Constructions in Batesford Road, Chadstone. This was originally an old munitions site used during WWII. Here are some points regarding the Institute :
- Growing rapidly, Holmesglen now has more than 11,000 enrolments. This year they also occupy the former Oakleigh Technical School site and open our Conference Centre at our Chadstone campus.
- Holmesglen becomes the first Australian TAFE to be an ELICOS provider. They can now accept fee-paying overseas students!
- Holmesglen opens a site in Glen Waverley – formerly the Victoria State Schools Nursery – and relocates its Oakleigh facilities to this new campus.
- Holmesglen becomes the first Australian educational provider to be registered under ISO 9001.
- An internationally recognised standard, ISO 9001 cements our reputation as a quality service provider that’s focused on continual improvement and consistent results.
- They now have 30,000 enrolments and deliver close to six million contact hours a year.
- Holmesglen acquires the Moorabbin campus of Chisholm Institute of TAFE. This increases our staff numbers by 200 and our enrolments by 15,000.
- They also purchase a 290-hectare property near Eildon with a view to opening a rural learning and conference centre.
- Holmesglen builds two new educational precincts in Moorabbin to cater to increase the enrolments.
- They also build two new educational facilities and a new cafeteria at the Waverley campus.
- Following legislative changes in 2003, Holmesglen develops its suite of higher education programs. They have 15 undergraduate degrees accredited – including a landmark accreditation of a Division 1 Nursing degree.
- Holmesglen opens a modern new conference facility at the Eildon site which includes accommodation for 18 staff and 48 students. This is now known as Holmesglen at Eildon.
- Holmesglen further expands its reach with the opening of the city campus on St Kilda Rd.
- Holmesglen announces new Chief Executive Mary Faraone, who takes over from our founding and long-standing Chief Executive, Bruce Mackenzie.
- This year they also open the Youth Foyer at our Waverley campus to help young homeless people.
- Holmesglen builds on its long-standing partnership with Charles Sturt University (CSU). This year, 40 students begin their CSU Bachelor of Oral Health in a new six-storey building on Warrigal Rd, Chadstone.
- Futuretech opens – a collaborative venture between Holmesglen and the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) Victorian Branch.
- Located in North Melbourne, Futuretech is an education and training facility designed to upskill electrical professionals to meet the current and future demands of the industry.
They provide education and training to enable our learners to be work ready, life ready and world ready. They have an integral role in the community supporting social inclusion and cohesion. They work with businesses to develop the workforce of today and tomorrow.
The vision of Holmesglen is a leading tertiary provider of the 21st Century, valued by local and international learners, industry and the community. They are recognised for innovation in education and training, applied research, creativity and entrepreneurship. Our open, collaborative and quality-driven culture inspires learners and staff to excel.
Key features of Vision 2020
- Strategies to cement our position as a contemporary and sustainable tertiary provider for the future.
- The design of an innovative and entrepreneurial education model which brings learners, educators, researchers, community and industry together in an integrated framework.
- The creation of a positive and rewarding Holmesglen Experience (HX).
- The continuation and enhancement of partnerships and collaborative learning models for the future.
- The formation of vibrant campuses with a range of services and facilities.
- Holmesglen's success in international education has been celebrated at the 2016 Victorian International Education Awards.
- The Institute was honoured with both a provider and Premier's award – 'Excellence in International Education – TAFE and International Education Provider of the Year' – reflecting Holmesglen's outstanding achievements and excellence in international education across all sectors.
- Holmesglen's reputation for innovative teaching and learning was further enhanced by the presentation of the 'International Student of the Year – Vocational Education & Training (VET)' award to Freddy Mata Mendoza.
- Currently enrolled in Holmesglen's Diploma of Furniture Design and Technology, Freddy came to Melbourne from Venezuela. During his time with Holmesglen, Freddy has achieved a number of awards, including winning the People's Choice prize at the 2016 Australian Contemporary Emerging Design Awards.
- Holmesglen is honoured to receive these highly-sought after and respected awards, which demonstrate a recognition of Holmesglen's strength and diversity in the delivery of international education in Victoria," said Mary Faraone, Chief Executive at Holmesglen.
- The Institute is proud to acknowledge the contribution of its diverse student cohorts, its global agent networks, and the outstanding efforts of staff and specialist service providers involved in the growth and development of international education at Holmesglen.
