Situated in the rich farmlands of the Lockyer Valley, the town of Gatton is located 35 minutes east of Toowoomba. Known as the salad bowl of Australia, the valley produces the most diverse range of fruit and vegetables in Australia. Our courses in Gatton are delivered out of the Lockyer Valley Conference and Function Centre.
Featured courses
Start your career in rural operations with this entry-level course and choose a specialist stream in either horsemanship or beef cattle.
This course delivers free English lessons to new migrants to Australia. The program offers up to 510 hours of basic English language classes to help you settle confidently into your new life in Australia.
Learn all about the safe application of chemicals.
With a range of pre-employment skills and competencies in the construction, infrastructure and resource fields, this program offers the opportunity to build skills to help you gain employment.
Featured courses
Start your career in rural operations with this entry-level course and choose a specialist stream in either horsemanship or beef cattle.
This course delivers free English lessons to new migrants to Australia. The program offers up to 510 hours of basic English language classes to help you settle confidently into your new life in Australia.
Learn all about the safe application of chemicals.
With a range of pre-employment skills and competencies in the construction, infrastructure and resource fields, this program offers the opportunity to build skills to help you gain employment.
Our Gatton campus offers a range of courses and skill sets tailored to meet the needs of the local community. Launch your career or upgrade your skills with a short course or nationally recognised qualification in agriculture, beauty, business, health, hospitality, or rural operations.
Facilities and services
- Ample parking available
- Cafe on site
- Nearby walking tracks
- Public BBQs and covered picnic tables
Street Address:
34 Lake Apex Drive,
Gatton Qld 4343
Postal Address:
PO Box 80,
Toowoomba Qld 4350
| Monday | 8:30am-4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am-4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am-4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am-4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am-4:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Translink provides public transport services the Lockyer Valley area with bus route 539 stopping directly out the front of the function centre.
If you live nearby, cycling could be another cost effective option for you to get to the function centre.
There is plenty of free on-site parking available for visitors to the Lockyer Valley Function Centre.
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