C. Y. O'Connor College of TAFE facts for kids
C. Y. O'Connor College of TAFE is a special school in Western Australia that helps young people and adults learn skills for jobs. It's like a college where you can get practical training for many different careers. The college started in July 1994.
This college is located in a part of Western Australia called the Wheatbelt. Its main campus is in the town of Northam, which is about 97 kilometers (60 miles) east of Perth, the capital city.
The college is named after a famous engineer, C. Y. O'Connor. He designed a huge water system called the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme. This system brings water to Northam and other towns in the Wheatbelt, and it has been working since the early 1900s!
In 2006, the college even won awards for how well it trains its students.
What is TAFE?
TAFE stands for Technical and Further Education. TAFE colleges like C. Y. O'Connor College teach skills that help you get a job. They offer courses in many areas, from cooking and hairdressing to engineering and business. It's a great way to learn practical skills for the future.
Where Can You Study?
C. Y. O'Connor College has several places where you can learn. These are called campuses and satellite centers. They are spread out across the Wheatbelt region to help students in different towns.
Main Campuses
The college has four main campuses where students can attend classes and get hands-on training:
Satellite Learning Centres
Besides the main campuses, there are also smaller learning centers. These are like mini-campuses that help students in even more towns:
