About UB Tech

About UB Tec

Based at the University of Ballarat, the Technical Education Centre is an exciting option for senior secondary education in Ballarat.

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Based at the University of Ballarat, the Technical Education Centre is an exciting option for senior secondary education in Ballarat.

It provides accredited, hands-on learning for Years 11 & 12 students in an adult learning environment.

UB Tec is funded by the Victorian government to address regional skills shortages which have been identified in a number of trade areas across the state of Victoria.

UB Tec enrols students who have completed Year 10, are less than 20 years of age and who have not completed Year 12. Students who enrol in UB Tec will be interested in going on to further training at TAFE, starting a pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship, or getting a job.

Technical Education Centres (known as Tecs) are also at:

Some Statistics

In 2009 UB Tec students were aged 16-20 years (78% aged 16-17 years), 44% female and 54% were male.

Student Outcomes

22.6% of 2009 enrolled students gained either a full-time Australian Apprenticeship, Australian School Based Apprenticeship (ASBA) or Traineeship.

Industry Area	Employment Agreement	Business
Community Services	Traineeship in Education	Buninyong Primary School
Bricklaying	Full Time Apprentice	P. Dodd (Bricklaying)
Engineering	Full Time Apprentice	Mentay
Hairdressing	Full Time Apprentice	Paul Tabbitt’s Hairdressing
Hospitality	Full Time Apprentice	Baker’s Delight
Carpentry	Full Time Apprentice	Adam Connor (Carpentry)
Hairdressing	Full Time Apprentice	Angels Evolution
Ticket to a Trade	Full Time Apprentice	Concreting By Design
Hairdressing	ASBA	Euphoria on Lydiard
Hairdressing	ASBA	Salon Boji
Hairdressing	ASBA	Hairhouse Warehouse
Hairdressing	ASBA	Paul Tabbitt’s Hairdressing
Hairdressing	ASBA	Shemika Hair & Beauty
Engineering	Full Time Apprentice	Kermeen & Co
Electro/Ticket to a Trade	Full Time Apprentice	Jeff Dixon (Tiling)
Electro	Full Time Apprentice	Stelec Electrical & Data
Ticket to a Trade	Full Time Apprentice	Andrew Sprowle Constructions
Plumbing	Full Time Apprentice	DE & BE Cleaning Service (Roofing)
Hairdressing	Full Time Apprentice	Top Style
Hairdressing	Full Time Apprentice	Darrian’s
Employment Agreement	Industry Area	Number
Traineeship	Education	1
Full Time Apprenticeship	Engineering	2
	Hairdressing	4
	Hospitality	1
	Carpentry	2
	Plumbing	2
	Electrical	1
	Bricklaying	1
	Tiling	1
Australian School Based Apprenticeships	Hairdressing	5
Total		20

UB Tec enrols students who have completed Year 10, are less than 20 years of age and who have not completed Year 12.

Students who enrol in UB Tec will be interested in going on to further training at TAFE, starting a pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship, or getting a job.

The UB Tec provides a unique learning centre located in the centre of Ballarat, at the SMB Campus of the University of Ballarat, with access to existing specialised TAFE training facilities.

A new purpose built facility will be constructed in the near future to accommodate approximately 300 students.

The UB Tec program flexibility enables students to undertake hands-on study in different industries and units from the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL).

Preparing students for job-seeking and employment are high priorities for UB Tec.

During the completion of courses at UB Tec students develop pathways to further education, training and employment. On successful completion of Intermediate or Senior VCAL, students will generally receive a Certificate and a Statement of Results. Like the VCE, they are issued by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). In addition, students will generally receive a VET Certificate and/or a Statement of Results issued by the University of Ballarat. Completion of courses at UB Tec will help students gain employment including apprenticeships and traineeships. Students who graduate from UB Tec will have preferred entry into higher level TAFE courses, including Certificate IV and Diploma courses that may articulate into Degree courses.

Individual learning plans are developed and closely monitored. All students have staff mentors to support them. A personal link is established between the staff mentor and student, the parent and mentor and the mentor and other teachers.

All teaching and support staff have been selected for their high level of knowledge and expertise in applied learning and their experience in industry.

Students have access to a wide range of support services, including counselling, disability support and health services.

Industry Partnerships : An Industry & Community Liaison Officer is responsible for establishing vital links between UB Tec and specific industries/businesses.
Australian democracy is valued by ALL at UB Tec. UB Tec's values are consistent with the principles underlying the Equal Opportunity Act 1995, including a commitment that we support: