Training provider takes over disused building in Western Heights College

HAMLYN Heights and surrounding suburbs’ residents can now take advantage of a new Diversitat training site at Vines Road.

The training provider has taken advantage of a disused building at the Western Heights College, which was still new and pristine.

The new site offers more comfort with plenty of space for students and staff, as well as a welcoming foyer, with plenty of on-site parking.

It also forms part of the Vines Road Community Hub, being situated next door to the Vines Road Community Centre.

The new campus has eight classrooms with a mixture of vocational studies including children’s services, aged care and community services being offered, along with some English language classes.

Training and Education manager Garry Gow said the opening of the space meant they were able offer classes closer to home for many of their students.

It also provided students with more space and better equipment.

“We have opened Vines Road which is a phenomenal facility,” Mr Gow said.

“We have invested heavily in this facility to allow us to provide the best for our students and teaching staff.”

The Vines Road campus gardens were created by Diversitat’s school-based apprenticeship and traineeship students (SbATs).

Horticulture trainer Jarrah Wilson worked with organisations around Geelong bring the project to fruition.

Mr Wilson had plants donated from Boomaroo Nurseries, reduced pricing on mulch through Danley landscaping supplies and also co-ordinated the site planning and integrating of the revamp into the horticulture program.

A total of 16 students took part in the course.