With over 30,000 enrolments annually, Kangan Institute is a leading training provider in the automotive, health, nursing, and Indigenous education sectors. The institute also has a strong presence in industries such as fashion, business, justice, and legal studies.
As one of the largest providers of apprenticeship and traineeship training in Victoria, Kangan Institute partners with numerous businesses to deliver industry-relevant education. The institute offers a diverse range of training programs, including on-site learning tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals and organizations. Among its specialized offerings are the Certificate II and III in Motorsport Technology.
Kangan Institute provides courses ranging from certificate to advanced diploma levels, with pathways to over 20 university degrees. Its Skills Recognition program evaluates prior learning and experience, allowing students to gain credits or qualifications that reflect their existing expertise.
With over 80 years of experience in vocational education and training, Kangan Institute is a dynamic, innovative, and multicultural learning environment. Programs are delivered across five campuses located in Broadmeadows, Docklands, Essendon, and Cremorne.
Kangan Institute has been named Australia’s top large training provider for 2022 at the Australian Training Awards in Adelaide on Friday night.
Kangan Institute CEO Sally Curtain said she was proud of the impact Kangan Institute has had on students, industry and the local community.
“It’s an honour to be recognised nationally for all the hard work our people do to make a real difference to the lives of thousands of students who choose to study with us each year.
“Our mission is to empower people, our community and industry with the skills to make a bright future, and awards like these are a really important mark of our success,” Ms Curtain said.
Timeline
1857 – November 27, the City of Broadmeadows is formed.
1871 – January 27, Broadmeadows becomes a Shire.
1956 – Broadmeadows is declared a city by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Dallas Brooks.
1970 - Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) transfers its automotive training programs to Batman Automotive College, Coburg.
1974 – The acronym ‘TAFE’ (Technical and Further Education) is adopted throughout Australia after Myer Kangan's report of the Australian Committee on Technical and Further Education (ACOTAFE) expressed a new philosophy and policy basis for TAFE.
1979 - Overcrowding splits Richmond Technical School's secondary education and TAFE functions into Richmond Technical School (becomes part of Richmond High School) and Richmond College of TAFE (new TAFE).
1985 - Broadmeadows College of TAFE is established
1986 – February 28, Broadmeadows College of TAFE officially opens by the Hon. R. J. L. Hawke A. C. M. P., Prime Minister of Australia.
1993 – April 18, Avondale Heights officially opens as a Broadmeadows College of TAFE campus.
1994 - Moorabbin and Richmond Colleges of TAFE merge to form the Richmond Automotive Campus of Barton Institute of TAFE. It eventually became known as the Barton Institute of TAFE.
1994 – December 15, Hume City Council is formally created to incorporate sections of the former Shire of Bulla, City of Broadmeadows, City of Whittlesea and City of Keilor.
1994 – August 15, Aerospace Industry Training Centre was officially opened by the Hon. Paul Keating M.P. Prime Minister of Australia, at Broadmeadows campus (Building T for transport).
1995 - Broadmeadows College of TAFE changes its name to Kangan Institute of TAFE, in honour of Myer Kangan OBE AO, the founder of Australia's TAFE system.
1997 - John Batman and Kangan Institutes of TAFE amalgamate to form ‘Kangan Batman TAFE’.
1998 - Kangan Batman TAFE acquires Barton Institute of TAFE’s Richmond Automotive Campus of Barton Institute of TAFE.
2006 - Kangan Batman TAFE opens its newest campus - Automotive Centre of Excellence - Docklands.
2010 – The name “Kangan Institute” is unveiled after thirteen years operating as Kangan Batman TAFE.
2011 – Moonee Ponds campus opens.
2014 - May 23, Kangan Institute merges with Bendigo TAFE.
2021 – New Bendigo City Campus Revitalisation Project is complete, Upgrades to the Broadmeadows campus commences including the Plumbing Centre, The CEO announces a multi-million dollar new building dedicated to health sciences at Broadmeadows.
At Kangan Institute, we’re committed to creating world-class learning environments that inspire and empower students. Through our Capital Works Program, we are transforming our campuses to meet the evolving needs of education, industry, and the community.
From state-of-the-art facilities to sustainable, future-focused designs, each project is carefully planned to provide exceptional spaces for teaching, learning, and collaboration. These investments ensure our students and staff have access to cutting-edge resources and environments that foster success.
Explore our ongoing and completed projects, discover how we’re shaping the future of education, and join us on this exciting journey of growth and innovation.
