Hervey Bay
Known as the whale watching capital of the world, Hervey Bay is also the gateway to Fraser Island. The sheltered waters in the area make it perfect for year-round swimming, diving, sailing, water sports, and fishing. Our Hervey Bay campus is located in the suburb of Pialba, just a 10 minute drive from the Stockland Shopping Centre.
What's on offer at the Hervey Bay campus
Our Hervey Bay campus features specialist training facilities including an English language centre, hair and beauty salon, training restaurant, and horticultural training spaces. The campus offers courses across a range of study areas including automotive, business, community services, construction trades, electrical, engineering, English language, hair and beauty, horticulture, hospitality, information technology, massage, nursing, retail, and sport and fitness. Please note: no cash payments accepted at this campus.
Facilities and services
- Canteen
- English language centre
- Gym
- Hair and beauty salon
- Library
- Research and information centre
- Tourism and travel centre
- Training restaurant
Hervey Bay
Street address
47-95 Urraween Road,
Hervey Bay Qld 4655
Postal address
PO Box 5252,
SCMC Nambour Qld 4560
| Monday | 8:00am-4:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00am-4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am-4:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am-4:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am-4:00pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Public transport
Wide Bay Transit operates bus services in the area with the closest bus stop located out the front of the campus on Urraween Road.
Cycling
If you live nearby, cycling could be another cost effective option to get to class with bike racks available on campus.
Parking
We have plenty of free on-site parking available for students at our Hervey Bay campus.
Gym
Degrees of Fitness is our fully-equipped, open to the public gym. As a fitness student you will gain first-hand experience working with real clients in this fresh and modern facility, under the supervision of our experienced staff. You'll plan, develop, conduct and evaluate real training programs and provide leadership and guidance to paying clients.
Training restaurant
Our training restaurant Images gives our hospitality students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a real-world environment. You'll learn the workings of a real restaurant in state-of-the-art facilities under the guidance of industry-experienced teachers. You will have the opportunity to both prepare and serve food and beverages to paying customers.
Hairdressing and beauty salon
Our fully-operational hairdressing and beauty salon, Hair, Beauty and Soul, offers a range of services such as hair styling, cutting, colouring, perming, and chemical straightening. Beauty services include waxing, tinting, manicures, pedicures, spray tanning, makeup application, facials, and massages. We use the same products, equipment, and facilities found in a real salon and work with real, paying clients. You'll have the opportunity to put theory into practice and gain practical skills in a real-world environment.
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