If you study at our Hamilton campus, you will be exposed to high-end vocational training and quality education programs. Three kilometres east of the city centre, the campus is situated in a picturesque bush setting at the main entrance to town, offering copious parking and a public bus service directly to the door.
The teaching and administration staff are available to provide important guidance, ensuring everyone is supported in deciding on the training most appropriate to them, and aid in the application process.
The campus focuses on addressing industry needs of the health, agriculture, horticulture, and early childhood sectors, plus secondary school programs for young adults seeking an alternative to mainstream education. We also host secondary school students completing vocational training as a part of their VCE or VCE VM.
Learning is achieved through real-life simulations and hands-on practical activities, wherever possible, ensuring you are work-ready upon completion of your course.
The Nursing/Aged Care training facilities provide a simulated clinical hospital ward, shower facilities, lifting equipment, procedure and medication rooms, and a science lab for phlebotomy and catheter skill development.
The Early Childhood Education and Care facility has been recently refurbished and has created a classroom that can easily adapt to an early childhood play experience, a kitchenette for the preparation of appropriate meals, and a secure outdoor space for a nature-based learning experience for children.
With $3.1m in funding announced to boost student facilities at the Hamilton Campus, planning is underway to build a multi-purpose facility to accommodate High Risk Training, such as Forklift operations, and expand the course offerings of the campus. The funding will also improve student and staff amenities, toilets, and general infrastructure.
We welcome the Country Universities Centre - Southern Grampians (CUCSG) to our campus, opening in late January 2026. CUCSG is a dedicated study hub – a place to study, to collaborate, to meet, and to connect with other post-secondary school students in our region. Comfortable, accessible, and secure study spaces between 5 am and midnight, 7 days per week, high-speed internet, computer, network, and printing access will be available once the Centre is open. CUCSG looks forward to welcoming all SWTAFE Students to its Centre. Expressions of Interest to register for access (and to be kept up to date on their progress towards opening) are now open: www.cucsoutherngrampians.edu.au/register-your-interest
Library, Study Resources, and Supports
The library service at SWTAFE is provided by the Warrnambool Library and Learning Centre on the Warrnambool campus.
To access SWTAFE library resources, see the online resources guide on our website.
On campus, you can access the resource centre for your individual study and research, the completion of assignments, and group work. You can utilise the supplied computers, BYOD docking into dual screens, printers, and photocopiers.
Learning Support, First Nations, Wellbeing, and Accessibility Support officers are available on campus. They are there to provide that extra personal backing you need to help you achieve your training goals.
The Skills and Jobs centre provides an independent service that can support you as you take the first steps in reimagining your future career. They have fully qualified career practitioners who will help you explore who you want to be in your working life and how to get there. The service is available on campus and the friendly reception staff can arrange an appointment for you.
Student lounge
The student lounge is a great place for you to catch up and enjoy a break from your studies.
Food preparation spaces are available in designated areas. Microwaves, sandwich presses, tea, coffee, milk, plus hot water for beverages are provided free of charge. A vending machine allows for the purchase of meals, snacks, drinks, and brewed coffee by cash or card.
Hamilton campus guide
Hugh Koch – Regional Manager – Hamilton and Grampians
hugh.koch@swtafe.edu.au
Phone: (03) 5551 4140 or 0409 797 446
Reception
Address: 200 Ballarat Road, Hamilton VIC 3300
Phone: (03) 5551 4144
