Orientation

Orientation is all about helping you get familiar with SWTAFE and your course. Explore everything that life at SWTAFE has to offer!

The key parts to orientation:

  • Help to find your way- stay connected with SWTAFE by joining our student group, connecting with our free support services and familiarising yourself with your campus.
  • Events and activities- meet other students and get involved in SWTAFE with an event in the orientation schedule.

2025 Orientation Schedule

 

Warrnambool campus orientation events

Monday 3 February: Pure Academy, morning tea in Student Central.

Monday 10 February: Warrnambool Campus, Food Lab 12-1pm, Snags and spuds, various activities. This includes the presence of Wellbeing, Skills and Jobs Centre, Apprentice support, and more.  

Tuesday 11 February: Warrnambool Campus, Food Lab 12-1pm, Healthy snacks, various activities. This includes the presence of Wellbeing, Skills and Jobs Centre, Apprentice support, and more. 

Portland campus orientation events

Monday 3 to Friday 7 February: Portland Campus, various activities across the week. This will included getting to know the campus, quizzing the students on what they'd like to get out of TAFE, and more. 

Tuesday 25 February: Portland Campus, Student Voice event promoting Teen Mental Wellness Day, BBQ lunch. 

Colac campus orientation events

Tuesday 18 February: Colac Campus, Pound Road, chicken and salad picnic lunch. 

Thursday 20 February: Colac Campus, Trade Centre, hot roast rolls for lunch. 

Sherwood Park orientation events

Wednesday 26 February: Sherwood Park, tradie lunch. 

Hamilton campus orientation events

Tuesday 25 February: Hamilton Campus, orientation and lunch. 

Thursday 27 February: Hamilton Campus, orientation and lunch. 

Student Checklist

Please see the Student Checklist as a handy reference when starting your studies with SWTAFE.

Join the SWTAFE Student Facebook Group

Connect with other students and stay up-to-date with what's going on at SWTAFE. 
Click here to join the group.

South West Central for help and support

Our friendly team can help with course advice, enrolment info, student support or any kind of general enquiry.

Student support services at South West Central include:

  • Apprentice support
  • Disability support
  • Koorie support
  • Learning support
  • Wellbeing support
  • IT support
  • Library services
  • Career and course advice with the South West Skills and Jobs Centre

Click here to find out more about our support services and how to contact them.

A-Z Student Guide

The Student Guide has key information you need as you study with SWTAFE and where to seek help if you need it. Take a look at the A-Z Student Guide here.

Student Portal

The Student Portal is a very important resource for you while you are studying at South West TAFE. Here, you have access to information that isuseful for your studies. You will also be kept informed about campus eventsand activities. The Student Portal is the main student communication channel,so please log in regularly to keep up-to-date and connected.

Click here to visit the Student Portal.

Student Voice

The Student Voice is a vital part of South West TAFE, ensuring that the studentbody is heard and can contribute to the SWTAFE community in a meaningful way.You may join the Student Voice for a short time or stay for multiple terms.

Click here to find out more and how to join.

Campus maps

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