The list of events goes on. 

The CFA 4WD training ground at the college is also well under construction, with the region’s emergency service workers soon to benefit from the project.

The college is ready for its annual open day to be held on Sunday, August 13, 10am-3pm. A large crowd of interested people from across the state and also NSW, South Australia and Tasmania are expected.  

The open day will include presentations about course structure, scholarship information, as well as future developments earmarked for the college. Accommodation/campus and farm tours will be conducted throughout the day and prospective students can view projects which will be undertaken during their time at the college. The popular Show Steer Team will thrill the crowd, as students parade their steers in preparation for the Royal Melbourne Show.

Visitors can register at the welcome marquee from 10am.

Course information sessions will be held in the college auditorium at 10.15am, 11.15am and 1.30pm. These sessions will include information on the many career opportunities within the agricultural industry, scholarships on offer, news about the exciting future and plans for Longerenong College, course information and an insight into life at Longy College.

College farm bus tours will begin at 10.30am and run every half hour. Jump on a bus to tour the college farm, where you will enjoy a first-hand look at the cropping, sheep and beef cattle enterprises.

Accommodation/campus tours are available all day (10am – 3pm).

Current Longy students will take prospective students and their families for a walking tour of the campus, which will include the recently upgraded accommodation and training areas, as well as displays featuring examples of the students’ work.

The show steer parade will be held at 11.30am and 2.30pm, where students will be parading the 2017 Longerenong College Show Steer Team in preparation for the Royal Melbourne Show. 

The college prides itself on producing graduates who have practical skills to support the theory-based study. Longy graduates hit the ground running. 

The two-year agriculture courses, the Advanced Diploma of Agriculture and Diploma of Agronomy, prepare graduates for a range of careers, particularly in livestock, agronomy, farm management and agribusiness.

“The dual course suits anyone wanting a career as an agronomist. The course provided a good blend of theory and practical elements which worked well,” former student Erin Johns said.

The Certificate IV in Agriculture course prepares graduates to work on farms and is suited to students who have completed year 11.

Anyone interested in a career in agriculture should come to the open day or call Donna on 03 5362 2222.