Welcome to Central College!!!

Central College offers a wide range of courses, from Certificate level up to Advanced Diploma level in Accounting, Business, IT, Multimedia & Tourism. All of our courses will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to easily transition to Higher Education.

Central College is a registered provider of vocational education and training (VET). We are part of a larger entity, Group Colleges Australia, which operates colleges that offer various educational pathways; from English courses at Metro College to Bachelor Degrees in Accounting and Business from UIC Sydney.

Central College provides you with an outstanding education, preparing you for your chosen career and a bright future. Graduates of Central College are prepared for both careers in Australia and abroad, and for entry to any Higher Education Institution, such as UIC Sydney.

There are numerous tailored pathways to progress to UIC Sydney from Central College. If you qualify, a number of your Central College credits can be accepted by UIC Sydney; allowing you to complete your Bachelor Degree in a condensed time, enabling you to enter the workforce sooner than you expected. We aim to provide every student with a state-of-the-art education, in a supportive and engaging environment.

About Central College

Central College is a registered provider of vocational education and training (VET) that offers a wide range of courses, from Certificate level up to Advanced Diploma level in the following disciplines:

    * Accounting
    * Business
    * Information Technology
    * Multimedia
    * Tourism

Central College offers students access to world-class facilities, dedicated instructors, state-of-the-art technology and GCA’s cutting edge online administration system (ISIS). Central College is committed to providing the best possible education to every student, preparing them for any challenge they encounter throughout their careers.

Central College students also have the advantage of the unique situation provided by GCA. GCA owns and operates UIC Sydney, a higher education institution that offers Bachelor Degrees in Accounting and Business. The articulation agreement between Central College and UIC Sydney allows Central students smoother entry into a Degree program at UIC Sydney after the completion of their Diploma.

Accreditation

The Australian Council of Private Education and Training is the peak body for private providers in Australia with approximately 500 members. ACPET administers the OSTAS which financially protects overseas students who are enrolled in an ACPET member college (such as Central College) and ensures that students receive tuition in the course for which they have enrolled and paid.

The Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) is a set of nationally agreed standards to ensure the quality of vocational education and training services throughout Australia. The AQTF ensures that all Registered Training Organisations and the qualification they issue are recognised throughout Australia.

Central College is a business college accredited by VETAB (Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board).

All Central College Courses are registered and approved by CRICOS, the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses of Overseas Students.

Campus & Facilities

Computer Labs

Computer laboratories with the latest hardware and software add the finishing touch to a modern college dedicated to the education of its students and serving their needs. All students have a college email address and free access to the computer labs and the internet. Central College has eight dedicated computer labs with more than 242 computers. Not only are the labs available for classes, they are open to all students during college hours for self-study purposes.

Smartboard Technolodgy

Central College uses cutting edge SmartBoard technology in its classrooms to maximise the learning potential for students. All classrooms are fitted out with SmartBoards, which are interactive white boards that allow active student participation, both in class and later at home. SmartBoards do exactly what computers can do, but enhance the learning experience allowing lessons written on the board to be saved. This material is then uploaded to Moodle to view at home.

Recreation

Central College holds to the belief that education should be more than just lectures and assignments. During your time at Central you will have access to various social excursions, events, and sports clubs. You will be enjoying these activities with students from over 50 countries, who will give you the opportunity to discover more about different cultures and communities. Take the time to appreciate and absorb the opportunity offered by this diverse environment.

Central College students have access to a large recreational and study facility in the basement level of the GCA Campus Towers. In this space students have the use of quiet study rooms; lounge areas; computer kiosks; a lunch room; a kitchenette with microwaves; vending machines; a pool table; a ping-pong table; and cable Television.

Campus Facilities

The GCA campus is equipped with free Wi-Fi throughout and has:

◊ Modern spacious classrooms

◊ Computer labs

◊ Laptop classrooms

◊ Printing and CD burning facilities

◊ Smartboards

◊ Quiet rooms for studying

◊ Leisure area with Foxtel, large-screen TV, piano and ping-pong table

◊ Kitchen facilities including plenty of microwaves

◊ Vending machines for snacks and drinks

◊ Student information and IT support services

◊ Sports teams including the champion football team, which play throughout the year

◊ Organised excursions in and around Sydney, such as trips to the Hunter Valley, the Blue Mountains and Port Stephens

Location

The Central College campus is situated in the centre of Sydney’s education precinct. Located at Tower Two of Lawson Square Redfern, Central College is right next to the train station and just a stone’s throw from the University of Sydney and the University of Technology Sydney.

STREET ADDRESS: GCA – Towers, Tower 2, 1 Lawson Square Redfern NSW 2016 Australia

OPENING HOURS

The GCA Campus Towers are open from 8am to 7pm on Monday to Thursday and 8am to 5pm on Friday’s during semester weeks.

STUDENT SERVICES HOURS

Student Services is open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 10:00am, 11am to 1pm, and 2pm to 5pm.

Student Services

Central College offers students a support service that aims to assist students with any inquiries or issues they may have during their time at Central College.

Student Services staff are able to assist you with any of your academic inquiries, general procedural questions you may have and walk you through your registration into MyGCA.

Our friendly Student Services staff are here to help you between the hours of 8:30am to 10:00am, 11:00am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm from Monday to Friday.

Pathways

Central College graduates can apply to other universities for admission into their Courses based on academic achievements at Central College. Acceptance into and exemptions given by other universities is at the discretion of the individual university. Central College offers no guarantees of direct entry or of credit points into other Universities.

There are numerous tailored pathways to progress to UIC Sydney from Central College. If you qualify, a number of your Central College credits can be accepted by UIC Sydney; allowing you to complete your Bachelor Degree in a condensed time, enabling you to enter the workforce sooner than you expected.

Central College to UIC Sydney

UIC Sydney offers Bachelor Degrees in Accounting and Business. UIC Sydney is the Higher Education member of Group Colleges Australia (GCA). It is one of over 100 registered non self accrediting institutions in NSW. The NSW Department of Education and Training registers non-self accrediting institutions and accredits higher education courses for delivery in NSW. Central College students can progress to UIC Sydney after successful completion of their course at Central College. Students may receive credit exemptions for certain subjects.

Graduates of the UIC Sydney Bachelor of Accounting have professional recognition by CPA and NIA, prestigious professional accounting bodies.

Conditions

Credit transfer will be considered if a student has completed more than a Certificate IV course but not yet attained the award of Diploma. Credit is based upon;

◊ Minimum of credit grade average

◊ Scholastic performance and academic application

Exemptions, if granted, are based solely on the institution’s discretion and are on a case by case basis