| Location | Docklands, Australia | Funding Type | Private |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Students | 30000 | Establishment | HE Institution / College |
| Founded In | 1997 | Estimated Cost of Living | 24505 AUD |
| Address | 1 Batmans Hill Dr, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia |
Kangan Institute was established as the Broadmeadows College of TAFE on 28 February 1986, when it was formally opened by Prime Minister Bob Hawke. It was originally built to cater for 3000 students at a cost of $13.5 million. It subsequently acquired a series of other campuses in its first decade, including at Avondale Heights, Essendon and Moreland.
In August 1995, the institution was renamed the Kangan Institute of TAFE in honour of Myer Kangan, the founder of the TAFE system in Australia. On 1 July 1997, it merged with the John Batman College of TAFE to form Kangan Batman TAFE. The merger resulted in the closure of the former John Batman TAFE's campus in Gaffney Street, Coburg, but the amalgamated body expanded again in 1998 when it absorbed the Richmond Automotive Campus of Barton TAFE after a major state government review.
The Avondale Heights campus closed in 2005. The "Automotive Centre of Excellence" campus at Docklands initially opened in September 2006; the completion of the three-stage Docklands development in 2011 resulted in the closure of the remaining Coburg campus (Dawson Street). The organisation reverted to the "Kangan Institute" name in 2010, dropping the reference to "Batman" from the 1997 merger.
In 2014, it formally merged with Bendigo TAFE to form the Bendigo Kangan Institute. The two organisations retained their separate operational branding, but formed a shared administration based in Bendigo. The then state opposition Labor Party and the Australian Education Union criticised the merger over process and funding concerns.
Whether you are looking to upskill in your current work, change your vocation completely or take your first higher education step, Kangan Institute provides you with more than just a qualification.
Our teachers are industry experts who impart their knowledge and expertise to ensure your qualification is backed by the experience you gain in training. Our reputation amongst employers is exemplary – we have many exclusive training arrangements with industry partners and these relationships allow us to ensure our training matches what industry needs in their workforce.
With more than 80 years' vocational education and training experience, Kangan Institute is one of Victoria's largest and most trusted training providers.
With a range of courses plus four comprehensive campuses around Melbourne – all with specific expertise and facilities – we provide the perfect pathway to the career you want.
Feel free to contact us at 13TAFE or visit one of our terrific campuses – we can help you take the next step in your career.
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