Hervey Bay
The Hervey Bay College enrols 3,500 students each year. View information on how to travel to Hervey Bay College and about our community.
Hervey Bay College campus and facilities
Urraween Road campus
Hervey Bay College is the Institute's specialist centre for Years 11 and 12 High School Studies, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Hospitality and Fitness and Recreation. Business, Retail and Information Technology departments are also located at the Urraween Road campus. One of the unique aspects of the Senior College is the fact that it offers Years 11 and 12 High School Studies.
Gymnasium
The College has its own fully equipped gymnasium, which students can access during non-programmed time. It is staffed by fitness tutors who are able to conduct fitness tests and develop personal training programs.
Multimedia training facility
The College has an industry standard multimedia lab.
Sound studio
The sound studio enables students to professionally produce sound tracks and to record their own composition and demo tapes.
Film studio
The College has a media studio, which satisfies all requirements of the industry. Students are able to participate in video production and produce high quality short videos.
Computer aided drafting
The College boasts modern industry standard drafting facilities. Students work on track tape drafting machines using modern drafting aids equipment. Students that participate in Year 12 of our High School program have the option to complete the majority of their work on computer aided drafting design (CADD) software.
Training restaurant
Images is a professionally equipped training restaurant used to train students for an exciting future in the hospitality industry. Telephone 1300 656 188 for bookings or (07) 4120 6213 for more information.
Hall
The Hervey Bay College has a fully enclosed hall featuring a sprung floor for dance and is marked for indoor basketball, cricket and soccer.
Fitness centre
These facilities include a fully equipped fitness-training centre, including the hall that is used for aerobics, indoor basketball, indoor soccer and netball, athletics field suitable for hockey, football and soccer, as well as tennis courts and a golf driving range.
English language centre
WideBay TAFE's English language centre is accredited with the National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) - Australia's national accreditation scheme for English language teaching centres. The centre offers full-time English language programs, providing 25 hours of class time per week in a small class setting, ensuring International Students receive individual attention. Visit the English language/ELICOS website to find an English program that meets your needs, discover the fun activities and find out how to enrol.
Hair and beauty centre
Receive quality tuition and training in our professionally equipped centre and you will also receive a substantial set of tools, equipment, head blocks and learning text.
Tourism and travel centre
WideBay TAFE's Hervey Bay College features a range of facilities for tourism, travel and hospitality students to utilise. These include a simulated motel room for housekeeping training and a front office counter featuring the latest computer booking and reservation programs.
Mechanical and engineering workshops
WideBay TAFE offers excellent training facilities to both students and industry. All colleges feature mechanical and engineering workshops which feature the latest technological and diagnostic equipment.
This ensures you receive training in an actual workshop environment - providing you with the "hands on" skills employers seek.
Industry apprentices, trainees and staff receive practical training that can instantly be put to use in their workplace.
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