With a history of over 165 years of education and training, the Bendigo Kangan Institute (BKI) Group is a dynamic and evolving organisation that comprises of the following business units:
• Kangan Institute and Bendigo TAFE
• VETASSESS
• eWorks – now integrated with VETASSESS
We are a major Vocational Education Training (VET) provider, with significant footprints in both Victorian regional and metropolitan areas through our TAFE trading brands: Bendigo TAFE and Kangan Institute.
Bendigo TAFE and Kangan Institute merged in 2014 to become one of the state’s largest and most innovative public providers of vocational education.
Our TAFE operations offers over 350 courses across key training disciplines including automotive and trades, business and information technology, food and fibre, hair and beauty, health and community services, creative, culinary and hospitality as well as specialised Indigenous and foundation courses. In addition, BKI is one of only three TAFE providers offering vocational education and training to the expanding Victorian prison system.
As one of the state's largest providers of apprenticeship and traineeship training, we have strong relationships with many businesses and cater for students seeking industry-relevant training in a wide range of disciplines and on-site training options to suit the unique needs of the individual learner or organisation. Our courses range from certificate to diploma and advanced diploma levels.
We strive to be acknowledged as a leader in work and life skills, and employ over 1,000 staff servicing over 65,000 student enrolments and skills assessments each year. Our focus is upon providing real skills, real education and real jobs.