The TAFE Portfolio is headquartered at the SMB campus and also
conducts courses at the Horsham, Stawell, Ararat campuses and at the Mt
Rowan and Gillies St sites and at the Arts Academy Camp St campus in
Ballarat. A considerable amount of training is also provided at both
industry and community locations. The TAFE portfolio is also responsible
for Corrections Education programs at the Langi Kal Kal and Ararat
prisons.
Extensive engagement with secondary schools, businesses and community
organisations is a feature of the TAFE Portfolio. Strong partnerships
exist with many secondary schools in Ballarat and the western region
including for the delivery of a wide range of Vocational Education and
Training in Schools (VETiS) programs. The TAFE schools also provide an
extensive range of customised vocational training and associated
services to both business and community organisations in the region and
beyond which plays an important part in building the region’s skill base
and supporting local industry.
All TAFE students have access to the full range of University support
services including counselling, learning support and recreational
facilities. An apprenticeship liaison officer and aboriginal education
support is provided by the TAFE portfolio.
The quality of learning and teaching provided is very important in
the TAFE Portfolio. Student centred learning and flexible learning
including the expanded use of ‘e’ learning in campus based, the
workplace and other settings is a priority. TAFE students have won many
major industry awards for excellence including the Victorian Apprentice
of the Year Award in 2006 and 2007.
The TAFE Development Unit provides support for the teaching staff of
the TAFE Portfolio by facilitating an extensive professional development
program and by providing important teaching support services to ensure
staff have the opportunity to maintain and expand their skills,
knowledge and industry expertise.
We hope that you find the information provided is informative and
helpful. Please contact us if you would like additional information
about any of the TAFE Portfolio’s activities.
Professor Terry Lloyd
Deputy Vice-Chancellor
