East Gippsland TAFE and Deakin University are proud to offer dual qualifications in Gippsland at the Bairnsdale Campus, which include an exciting range of East Gippsland TAFE Diplomas and the Deakin Associate Degree of Arts, Business and Sciences. 

Graduates of the dual qualification will be eligible to apply for up to 18 months credit toward their chosen Deakin Bachelor Degree, which can be studied via distance learning or at Deakin’s Warrnambool Campus.
Deakin’s Associate Degree of Arts, Business and Sciences

This qualification enables students to obtain an Associate Degree incorporating a Diploma course.  The Associate Degree is a pathway through to a range of bachelor degrees including Arts, Commerce, Management, Education and Health Sciences. 

The Associate Degree of Arts, Business and Sciences is a two year full-time (or equivalent part-time) qualification that can be undertaken concurrently with a Diploma from East Gippsland TAFE.

Students may gain up to 18 months credit in their chosen bachelor degree, which can be completed via off campus study or at Deakin University’s Warrnambool campus.

East Gippsland TAFE Diploma Courses offered with the Associate Degree program:

• Diploma of Children’s Services
• Diploma of Community Welfare Work
• Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol, other drugs and mental health)
• Diploma of Disability
• Diploma of Employment Services
• Diploma of Accounting
• Diploma of Management
• Diploma of Human Resources Management

Successful completion of the Associate Degree offers a guaranteed pathway to a Bachelor Degree with up to 18 months of credits into:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Management
• Bachelor of Education (Primary)
• Bachelor of Health Sciences

Deakin @ Your Doorstep Information Session

Venue:	East Gippsland TAFE - Bairnsdale Campus, 48 Main Street
Date:	Monday, 14 December 2009
Time:	5:30 – 7:00pm

General Course Information Session

Bairnsdale and Sale/Fulham Campus
Business:	Thursday 26 November, 5:30 – 7:00pm

How to apply

You will need to complete two application forms – one for the chosen Diploma course and one for the Associate Degree in Arts, Business and Sciences.

Diploma Course Application: Direct Application to East Gippsland TAFE

• Diploma of Children’s Services
• Diploma of Community Welfare Work
• Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol, other drugs and mental health)
• Diploma of Disability
• Diploma of Employment Services
• Diploma of Accounting*
• Diploma of Management*
• Diploma of Human Resources Management

*You can apply for Diploma of Management & Diploma of Accounting via VTAC or direct application.

Associate Degree of Arts, Business and Sciences: Direct Application to Deakin University.

Closing dates for direct applications:

Social Science  Courses	Round 1	Round 2
Diploma of Children’s Services	Friday 23 October 2009 5pm	Thursday 21 January 2010 12 Noon
Diploma of Community Welfare Work
Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol, other drugs and mental health)
Diploma of Disability
Diploma of Employment Services
Business & IT Courses	Round 1	Round 2
Diploma of Accounting	Friday 23 October 2009 5pm	Thursday 21 January 2010 12 Noon
Diploma of Management
Diploma of Human Resources Management

For more information please contact:

Kim Martin
ph: 03 5152 0773
email: kmartin@egtafe.vic.edu.au