Sydney Technical College
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The Sydney Technical College was a name used by Australia's oldest technical education institution.
It began as the Sydney Mechanics' Institute in 1843. In 1878, this became the Sydney Technical College.
In 1911, the high school
operations of the college became Sydney Technical High School
.
In 1949, the New South Wales University of Technology
was founded on its main site, as a separate institution. As the University of New South Wales
, this is now one of the most prestigious universities in Australia.
In 1969, part of the college became the New South Wales Institute of Technology (NSWIT). This institute was reconstituted as the University of Technology, Sydney
(UTS), in 1988.
The college continued to operate, eventually becoming part of the TAFE system (TAFE is an Australian acronym standing for "Technical and Further Education"; TAFE colleges constitute the public further education system in Australia, accepting students generally from age 18). It became known as Ultimo College, due to its location. This then became part of the Sydney Institute of Technology, which was later renamed Sydney Institute
.
This college is the largest TAFE campus in New South Wales
.
at Sydney Technical College before there was a university
architecture course available in Sydney
, but also attended architecture lectures in the Engineering Faculty at the University of Sydney
.
It began as the Sydney Mechanics' Institute in 1843. In 1878, this became the Sydney Technical College.
In 1911, the high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
operations of the college became Sydney Technical High School
Sydney Technical High School
Sydney Technical High School is an academically selective, state-funded high school for boys in Bexley, a southern suburb of Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1911 as part of Sydney Technical College, the school was one of the six original New South Wales selective schools...
.
In 1949, the New South Wales University of Technology
University of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales , is a research-focused university based in Kensington, a suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
was founded on its main site, as a separate institution. As the University of New South Wales
University of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales , is a research-focused university based in Kensington, a suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
, this is now one of the most prestigious universities in Australia.
In 1969, part of the college became the New South Wales Institute of Technology (NSWIT). This institute was reconstituted as the University of Technology, Sydney
University of Technology, Sydney
The University of Technology Sydney is a university in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The university was founded in its current form in 1981, although its origins trace back to the 1870s. UTS is notable for its central location as the only university with its main campuses within the Sydney CBD...
(UTS), in 1988.
The college continued to operate, eventually becoming part of the TAFE system (TAFE is an Australian acronym standing for "Technical and Further Education"; TAFE colleges constitute the public further education system in Australia, accepting students generally from age 18). It became known as Ultimo College, due to its location. This then became part of the Sydney Institute of Technology, which was later renamed Sydney Institute
TAFE New South Wales Sydney Institute
TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute is one of the largest education and training providers in Australia. It has seven colleges across eight campuses, including a design school at Enmore....
.
This college is the largest TAFE campus in New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
.
Architectural students
Many prominent Australian architects studied architectureArchitecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
at Sydney Technical College before there was a university
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
architecture course available in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, but also attended architecture lectures in the Engineering Faculty at the University of Sydney
University of Sydney
The University of Sydney is a public university located in Sydney, New South Wales. The main campus spreads across the suburbs of Camperdown and Darlington on the southwestern outskirts of the Sydney CBD. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in Australia and Oceania...
.
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