History
Since its inception in 1982 Holmesglen has grown from a delivery of 90 programs to 7,000 students, to its current offering of over 600 programs to more than 50,000 students. Holmesglen delivers internationally and nationally across three campuses: Chadstone, Moorabbin and Waverley.
Founded on apprenticeships and courses for the Building Industry, Holmesglen has since expanded to offer courses over a broad range of subject areas. 2008 saw the introduction of a number of new degree and associate degree programs, increasing the Institutes range of higher education courses to 10. New degree programs, most notably the Bachelor of Nursing, commenced in 2009. Holmesglen is the only institute in Australia offering upper secondary, vocational and higher education.
According to the Australian Business Register, the former names of Holmesglen are:
- HOLMESGLEN INSTITUTE OF TAFE
- FLOORING TECHNOLOGY TRAINING CENTRE
- HEMISPHERE CONFERENCE CENTRE
- HEMISPHERE HOTEL
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