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'''Kangan Institute''' is a [[technical and further education]] college system in [[Melbourne]], [[Australia]] and operated by [[Bendigo TAFE]].<ref>https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/5070050/harmsworth-named-new-chair-of-bendigo-kangan-institute/</ref> |
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'''Kangan Institute''' is a [[Technical and Further Education]] provider located over a number of campuses in [[Melbourne]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]. It specialises in [[health]], [[after market automotive]], [[fashion]], [[visual merchandising]], [[hospitality and commercial cookery]], [[business, accounting and IT]], [[plumbing, electrical, carpentry, building and construction and engineering]] courses. |
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In 2015, an investigation was opened into possible fraud involving an agreement made with [[TayTell]] to accept training records without performing any training.<ref>https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/5427672/auditor-general-focuses-on-conduct-at-bendigo-kangan-institute/</ref> In 2017, the [[Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission|IBAC]] released its final report on the investigation, revealing that the arrangement defrauded the government of over [[Australian dollar|A$]]2 million.<ref>https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/5108902/ibac-investigation-into-tafe-funding-misconduct/</ref> |
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== History == |
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Kangan Institute dates back to 1925 was involved in the merger of three major institutes—John Batman, Broadmeadows College and the Richmond automotive campus of [[Barton Institute of TAFE]]. |
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* 1925 – Richmond Technical School established, delivering motor mechanics training as part of the post-Depression Youth Employment Scheme |
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* 1969 – Overcrowding splits Richmond Technical School's secondary education and TAFE functions into Richmond Technical School and Richmond College of TAFE |
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* 1970 – Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology ([[RMIT University|RMIT]]) transfers its automotive training programs to Batman Automotive College, Coburg. Batman College changes its name to John Batman Institute of TAFE |
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* 1985 – Broadmeadows College of TAFE established |
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* 1994 – Moorabbin and Richmond Colleges of TAFE merge to form the Richmond Automotive Campus of Barton Institute of TAFE |
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* 1995 – Broadmeadows College of TAFE changes its name to Kangan Institute of TAFE, in honour of [[Myer Kangan]] AO, OBE, the founder of Australia's TAFE system |
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* 1997 – John Batman and Kangan Institutes of TAFE amalgamate to form Kangan Batman TAFE |
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* 1998 – Kangan Batman TAFE acquires Richmond automotive campus of Barton Institute of TAFE |
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* 2006 – Kangan Batman TAFE opens its newest campus - Automotive Centre of Excellence - [[Melbourne Docklands|Docklands]] |
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* 2010 – Officially relaunched as Kangan Institute on 18 February. |
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* 2011 – Kangan Institute opens Centre for Health and Community Services department in Moonee Ponds. |
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* 2014 – Kangan Institute and Bendigo TAFE merge. |
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== Campuses == |
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Kangan Institute has five Melbourne campuses. |
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'''Broadmeadows campus''' |
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Kangan Institute's campus in [[Broadmeadows, Victoria|Broadmeadows]] houses purpose-built training facilities such as the Transport and [[Logistics]] centre. It also holds the Richards restaurant, which trains hospitality students both as waiters and chefs. |
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'''Docklands campus''' |
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The Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) at Docklands is the purpose built automotive and International Language Centre. Opened in September 2006 it houses body trades training; incorporating vehicle paint, [[panel beating]] and body making. |
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'''Essendon campus''' |
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The [[Essendon, Victoria|Essendon]] campus offers business management, information technology and commerce course. |
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'''Richmond campus''' |
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The [[Richmond, Victoria|Richmond]] campus is home to study areas such as engineering, fashion and millinery, visual merchandising, hairdressing and beauty services and animal studies and VCAL. |
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'''Moonee Ponds campus''' |
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The [[Moonee Ponds, Victoria|Moonee Ponds]] Campus is a facility for the study of subjects such as nursing, children's services, aged care, disability and allied health services. |
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== Subjects and courses == |
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Kangan Institute offers nationally accredited courses from certificates to diplomas and graduate diplomas. Courses on offer focus on the following areas: |
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*Adult Community and Further Education |
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*Automotive |
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*Building and Construction |
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*Business Services |
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*Community Services and Health |
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*Indigenous culture |
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*Electro technology |
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*General Manufacturing |
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*Engineering |
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*Music |
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*Horticulture |
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*Public Administration and Safety |
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*Tourism and Hospitality |
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*Transport and Storage |
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*Wholesale, Retail and Personal Services |
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Kangan Institute also offers traineeship and apprenticeship training in the following areas: |
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*Automotive |
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*Building and construction |
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*Business services |
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*Community services and health |
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*Education |
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*Electro technology |
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*Engineering |
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*Finance services |
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*Furnishing |
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*Food |
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*Horticulture |
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*Hospitality |
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*IT |
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*Manufacturing |
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*Metals and engineering |
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*Retail |
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*Sport and recreation |
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*Tourism |
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*Transport and logistics |
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== Student life == |
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Kangan Institute's Student Support and Recreation (SSR) provides on campus and special day activities, discounted trips and tours, free sporting competitions, publications, give-aways, and resources and support to a students at all campuses. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 08:08, 31 August 2018
| Motto | Real education. Real skills. Real jobs. |
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| Type | TAFE Institute |
| Established | 1997 with historical antecedents from 1925 |
| CEO | Trevor Schwenke |
| Students | 35000 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Broadmeadows, Docklands, Richmond |
| Colors | Yellow, Black |
| Website | http://www.kangan.edu.au/ |
Kangan Institute is a technical and further education college system in Melbourne, Australia and operated by Bendigo TAFE.[1]
In 2015, an investigation was opened into possible fraud involving an agreement made with TayTell to accept training records without performing any training.[2] In 2017, the IBAC released its final report on the investigation, revealing that the arrangement defrauded the government of over A$2 million.[3]
References
- ^ https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/5070050/harmsworth-named-new-chair-of-bendigo-kangan-institute/
- ^ https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/5427672/auditor-general-focuses-on-conduct-at-bendigo-kangan-institute/
- ^ https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/5108902/ibac-investigation-into-tafe-funding-misconduct/
External links
- http://www.kangan.edu.au/ - official site
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