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{{Infobox university
| name =Central Institute of Technology
| established =1900
| type =[[Technical and further education]]
| city =[[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]]
| state =[[Western Australia|W.A.]]
| country =Australia
| website =[http://www.central.wa.edu.au/ www.central.wa.edu.au]
| image =Central Institute of Technology logo.svg
| image_size =100px
|chairman=Lance Twomey|head_label=|campus=Perth campus<br />
Leederville campus<br />
East Perth campus (eCentral)<br />
Mount Lawley campus<br />
Nedlands campus}}

'''Central Institute of Technology''' was a [[Technical and Further Education]] (TAFE) institution based in [[Perth, Western Australia]] until 2016 when it became a part of [[North Metropolitan TAFE]]. It was the equal oldest post-secondary educational institution in Western Australia and the largest TAFE institution in Perth.<ref name=history>[http://www.central.wa.edu.au/AboutUs/Pages/history.aspx A brief history] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120122064455/http://www.central.wa.edu.au/AboutUs/Pages/history.aspx# |date=2012-01-22 }} on official website</ref> Historically it was also known by the names of '''Perth Technical College''', '''Central Metropolitan College of TAFE''' ('''CMC''') and '''Central TAFE'''. On April 11, 2016 following a reform of all TAFEWA colleges, Central Institute of Technology amalgamated with West Coast Institute of Training and became known as '''[[North Metropolitan TAFE]]'''.

==Campuses and facilities==
The institute currently trains around 25,000 students each year and operates at five campuses<ref>[http://www.central.wa.edu.au/Campuses_Facilities/Pages/default.aspx Campuses & Facilities] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120113090307/http://www.central.wa.edu.au/Campuses_Facilities/Pages/default.aspx |date=January 13, 2012 }} on official website</ref> in the Perth metropolitan area:
[[File:Perth campus.JPG|256px|30 Aberdeen St, Northbridge|thumb]]
* Perth campus
* Leederville campus
* East Perth campus (eCentral)
* Mount Lawley campus
* Nedlands campus (Oral Health Care Centre of Western Australia)

Central Institute of Technology also caters for 1500 students from overseas each year and has offshore contracts for the delivery of Australian vocational qualifications in mainland China, Hong Kong, Mauritius, India and Kuwait.

[[File:Central Institute of Technology, 12 Aberdeen St., facade.jpg|256px|12 Aberdeen St, Northbridge. The entry to Central's creative arts studios.|thumb]]

Facilities at the main Northbridge campus include an art gallery and a simulated underground mine.<ref name=mediastate>Collier P. [http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/ByPortfolio.aspx?ItemId=132673&search=&admin=&minister=&portfolio=Training+&region= New mine in the city opened under Northbridge] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226091341/http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/ByPortfolio.aspx?ItemId=132673&search=&admin=&minister=&portfolio=Training+&region= |date=February 26, 2012 }} Press release of Training Minister, 23 October 2009</ref> East Perth campus, also known as eCentral, is one of the most technologically advanced campuses in Western Australia. The campus is partially powered by the largest single grid-connected solar system in the Perth CBD and one of the largest in the state.<ref>[http://www.central.wa.edu.au/aboutus/Pages/default.aspx About Us] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100125163527/http://www.central.wa.edu.au/aboutus/Pages/default.aspx# |date=2010-01-25 }} on official website</ref> A new building at the East Perth campus provides facilities for training in the mining and renewable energy industries.<ref>[https://archive.today/20120723195633/http://www.central.wa.edu.au/NewsandEvents/News/Pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=63 Sod turned on Central’s new Mining and Renewable Energy Training Centre] on official website, 9 June 2010</ref>

An alliance between Central Institute of Technology, the [[University of Western Australia]] and [[Curtin University]] has resulted in the formation of the Oral Health Care Centre of Western Australia (OHCWA) in Nedlands.
[[File:Central TAFE, Perth, Western Australia.jpg|thumb|Central TAFE, Perth, Western Australia]]
In 2011, Central opened a $62 million{{citation needed|date=July 2019}} training facility at 30 Aberdeen Street completing Central’s redevelopment of its city campus, linking all of the buildings in one education precinct. 30 Aberdeen Street houses training portfolios{{clarify|date=July 2019}} for the areas of engineering, architecture design and building and programs, for the "lifestyle industries" including massage and beauty therapy treatment rooms.

All of Central's campuses are located in the Perth inner metropolitan area.

[[File:EcentralEntrance.jpg|256px|East Perth campus.|thumb]]

==Courses==
Central offers over 400 courses in areas including:
* Business, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, Legal and Finance
* Creative and Digital (Art, Design and Media; Information Technology and Information Services)
* Engineering and Building
* English and Community Access
* Health and Community Services
* Resources and Science and Sustainability
* Sport and Education
* Tourism and Languages
[[File:Leederville2.jpg|256px|Leederville campus|thumb]]
Central Institute of Technology award courses are in line with the [[Australian Quality Training Framework|Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF)]]. The AQTF establishes standard titles and levels for courses across Australia. The qualifications that are currently offered at Central include:
* Advanced Diploma
* Diploma
* Certificate IV
* Certificate III
* Certificate II
* Certificate I

Through its university pathway arrangements with [[Curtin University]], [[The University of Western Australia|The University of Western Australia (UWA)]], [[University of Notre Dame]] (UND), [[Murdoch University]] and [[Edith Cowan University]] (ECU), students can also gain access into university.

Central also offers a range of short courses and customised training for business.

==Structure and employees==

[[File:133newcastle.jpg|256px|133 Newcastle St, Northbridge. Graphic Design and Jewellery Design centre|thumb]]
Central has a governing council and employs 1,300 staff in lecturing and administrative positions in:

* Art and Design
* Applied Design
* Building, Design & Construction
* Management and Business
* Community & Children's Services
* Community Learning and Partnerships
* English as a Second Language (ESL)
* Digital Content
* Engineering
* Finance & Property Services
* Health & Lifestyle
* Media
* Science, Resources & Environment
* Sport, Education & Disability
* Tourism & Languages

==History==
[[File:Students Entering 30 Aberdeen.JPG|256px|Students entering 30 Aberdeen St|thumb]]
The Central Institute of Technology began as the Perth Technical School, holding its first classes from 16 May 1900 at the [[Old Perth Boys School]] and from various makeshift facilities along [[St Georges Terrace, Perth|St Georges Terrace]]. The first enrolment was of 69 students in classes including chemistry, metallurgy, mineralogy, geology, woodwork, metalwork, art and design.<ref name=history/> In 1910 [[Old Perth Technical School|a purpose-built building]] was constructed to house the school.

Between 1905 and 1914, courses including pure mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology were taught at Perth Technical School on behalf of the [[University of Adelaide]]. This arrangement ceased in 1914 when the [[University of Western Australia]] became operational.<ref name=Dunne1980>Dunne, J. P.; McKell J. H. (ed) ''I Will Arise: History of Perth Technical College 1900-1980''</ref>{{rp|pp.5, 13, 19}}

The school continued to grow in the following decades, establishing additional campuses and offering a growing list of qualifications.{{citation needed|date=July 2019}} In 1966, the institution became more focused on vocational training when areas such as chemistry and metallurgy split away into the Western Australian Institute of Technology (WAIT) (now [[Curtin University]]).

In 1990, the institute became the Central Metropolitan College of TAFE following the amalgamation of affiliated colleges at Perth, Leederville, Wembley and Mt Lawley, as well as the Claremont School of Art and the WA School of Nursing. In late 2009 Central TAFE changed its name and branding to Central Institute of Technology.

The [[Old Perth Technical School|1910 Perth Technical School]] building is listed in the Register of Heritage Places of the state Heritage Council as part of the group of buildings which includes Newspaper House, the WA Trustee Co and the Royal Insurance buildings.<ref>[http://register.heritage.wa.gov.au/PDF_Files/N%20-%20A-D/Newspaper%20House%20Grp%20%28I-AD%29.PDF Assessment documentation] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090922034836/http://register.heritage.wa.gov.au/PDF_Files/N%20-%20A-D/Newspaper%20House%20Grp%20(I-AD).PDF# |date=2009-09-22 }} at Heritage Council of WA</ref> It is also listed in the National Estate.<ref>[http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/heritage/photodb/imagesearch.pl?proc=detail;barcode_no=rt27302 Perth Technical School (former)] at Australian heritage photographic library</ref>

=== Notable alumni ===
Notable alumni of the institute include: [[Walter James (Australian politician)|Sir Walter James]], 5th [[Premier of Western Australia]] (1902 to 1904); in the federal government [[Billy Snedden|Sir Billy Mackie Snedden]], [[Attorney-General of Australia|17th Attorney-General]], [[Treasurer of Australia|23rd Treasurer]] and [[List of Australian Leaders of the Opposition|Leader of the Opposition]]; architect [[William G. Bennett (architect)|William G. Bennett]]; pioneer aviator [[Norman Brearley|Sir Norman Brearley]]; and businessmen Sir [[James Cruthers]]; and Sir [[Lance Brisbane]]. Speech pathologist [[Lionel Logue]] taught at the school from 1910 to 1911. Olympian [[Shirley Strickland]] taught mathematics and physics to returned servicemen in her spare time at the school in the period after World War II. Olympic swimmer [[Neil Brooks]] studied accountancy at the Leederville campus in 1978.{{citation needed|date=July 2019}}

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Ajay Kumar at 20:11, 25 August 2023