About the Launceston area

Launceston is a city in the north of Tasmania, where the North Esk and South Esk rivers join and become the Tamar River.

Launceston is the second largest city in Tasmania after the capital, Hobart. Launceston was founded in 1806, it’s one of Australia’s oldest cities and there are many beautiful historic buildings and landmarks.

Launceston is considered one of the most livable regional cities. It was voted Australian Town of the Year in 2022.

Getting to Launceston

Our ASSET campus at Launceston is situated within the UTAS stadium building, just two kilometres outside of the CBD.

You can get there from the city center by taking Tamar Street over the bridge and then turning for Invermay Road. Or you can hop on one of the buses that go past the university grounds. The 110, 115, 116 and 117 all pass close by the UTAS stadium.

What’s on offer at Asset College Launceston?

The ASSET Launceston office is on the fourth floor of the UTAS stadium building, with gorgeous views over it, with classrooms, administrations areas and a student kitchen where you can prepare lunch. Launceston specialises in offering face-to-face security training.

Facilities

Customised classrooms
Training rooms
Administration area
Kitchenette

What can I study at Launceston?

At our North Lakes campus, you can complete the following courses in a face to face workshop:

What can I do nearby?

Our Launceston campus has gorgeous views and it’s right near to the UTAS Launceston campus. On your break why not go check out the QVMAG gallery and museum, or set your sights on the skies at the Planetarium.

Fuel up for a big day of classes with a coffee from Blue Inc. This trendy little cafe is known for their superior coffee and good vibes. It’s a perfect spot to grab a caffeine fix.

On your lunch break why not pop over to Schnitty Bar for one of their famous chicken schnitzels! They have options for vegetarians and vegans too!