TasTAFE is embarking on a major state-wide consultation to find the best way to deliver training to Tasmanian communities.
This is an opportunity for community and business groups to have their say on what training is needed to support local jobs.
TasTAFE staff will visit more than 50 locations across all regions of the state to consult with industry, community groups and individuals about their training needs as part of the Improving access to quality VET by connecting TasTAFE to communities Project.
Thousands of Tasmanians already access vocational education and training through TasTAFE, however there is more that can be done to ensure Tasmanians have improved access to quality VET by connecting TasTAFE to Tasmanian communities.
As well as community visits, the project will include consultation with peak bodies and a survey of key stakeholders, as well as an analysis of regions where TasTAFE currently offers training.
TasTAFE will be collecting information in relation to skills needs to inform the sort of training it can offer in all parts of Tasmania in the future.
As Tasmania’s largest registered training provider, it’s critical that TasTAFE is able to predict and meet industry needs as well as clearly understand the aspirations of the wider Tasmanian community. This process will also inform how we provide a quality experience for TasTAFE students and to continue to improve the way TasTAFE does business and meet the training needs of all Tasmanians.
That’s why this consultation process is so important.
A key aspect of providing a quality experience is to become more flexible, delivering high quality training that makes use of technology and local facilities to deliver training to Tasmanians when and where they need it.
This includes working actively with partners and stakeholders to deliver TasTAFE products and services throughout Tasmania, including in shared facilities
The aim is to optimise TasTAFE’s resources and identify ways of working collaboratively and innovatively to increase and improve training delivery across Tasmania.
The consultation process begins in early September and will run until December 2016.
Key stakeholders will be invited to register for community consultations but individuals are also welcome to attend sessions in their local communities.
For more information about the project, including when and where community consultation forums will be held and to register to participate visit: www.tastafe.tas.edu.au/educationarchitecture
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