Torquay, Victoria
Study by the ocean.
A small college on the Surf Coast, teaching certificates and diplomas that lead to real work.
The Great Ocean Road, a short drive from campus
Applications open for February 2027
The College
We are deliberately small. Classes of sixteen, teachers who still work in their industries, and a placement in every course — so you graduate knowing the work, not just the theory.
Small by design
No lecture theatres. Your teachers know your name, your goals and when you need a hand.
Taught by practitioners
Chefs, educators, designers and business owners who teach what the job is actually like.
Work from the start
Every course includes a placement with a local employer, arranged by us.
Courses
Twelve courses,
six fields of study.
All courses are taught on campus in Torquay, full-time or part-time. Select a course to ask us about it.
Business
Hospitality & Cookery
Early Childhood
Community Services
Outdoor Recreation
Design & Digital Media
Not sure which is right for you?
The coastline near Torquay
Ten minutes from campus
Campus
One campus,
close to everything.
Everything is on a single site in Torquay, so your classes, the training kitchen and the library are never more than a minute apart — and the beach is a ten-minute walk.
Address
12 Headland Road, Torquay VIC 3228
Getting here
25 minutes from Geelong, 90 minutes from Melbourne. Free student parking.
Facilities
Training kitchen and café, early learning room, design lab, photography studio, library.
Tours
Wednesdays and Fridays at 11am, or by appointment.
“My placement was at a café in Anglesea. They offered me a job before I’d finished the course.”
Daniel R.
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Admissions
Applying is simple.
How it works
1
Enquire or apply online. It takes about ten minutes and there is no fee.
2
Speak with an adviser. We’ll confirm entry requirements, fees and any credit you’re eligible for.
3
Accept your offer. Sign, choose your timetable and join us for orientation.
Key dates
2 December 2026
Information evening
23 January 2027
Summer Open Day
8 February 2027
Orientation week
15 February 2027
Semester 1 begins
19 July 2027
Semester 2 begins
Good to know
Most Certificate III courses ask for Year 10 or equivalent. Certificate IV and Diploma courses usually ask for Year 12, a lower qualification or relevant work experience. No ATAR is required.
Fees depend on the course and whether you’re eligible for a subsidised place. Interest-free payment plans are available, and you’ll receive a written quote before you enrol.
You can apply for credit transfer or recognition of prior learning, which may shorten your course.
We accept international students into selected courses. Contact us for availability and English language requirements.
Enquire
Come and see us.
Ask a question, book a tour or start your application. We reply within one business day.
surfcoastcollege@gmail.com
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm
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