About us

The establishment of a TAFE Development Centre was announced in the Minister of Education and Training’s Statement on Skills and Knowledge for the Innovation Economy in 2002. It is part of the Government’s vision for a reinvigorated public TAFE system, through initiatives to build staff skills, support effective recruitment, and focus on high quality people development for Victoria’s TAFE Institutes.

Vision

The Centre is guided by a vision of a reinvigorated public system of TAFE providers, staffed by educators, leaders, managers and specialist staff who enjoy high status in the community and among their professional peers.

Underpinning this vision is the recognition that vocational education is a complex, challenging and dynamic field that requires a range of technical proficiencies and draws on many areas of professional expertise.

Mission

The mission of the Centre is to promote the development and raise the professional standing of people working in Victorian TAFE Institutes.

Purpose

Working collaboratively to provide a high quality service that supports TAFE staff to have enriched skills and the tools to take a leadership role in their community.

Values

The Centre has worked together to agree on the following values:

Ethics and Integrity

We act ethically and with integrity toward each other, our customers and stakeholders.  We value honesty and trustworthiness in all our dealings.

Life-long learning

We are passionate about self-development and enabling everyone in our team to learn, grow and lead. We value knowledge, ideas and skills, and are committed to promoting life-long learning.

Respect and Cooperation

Our success and vitality depend on our ability to work together. We build trusting and respectful relationships, share information proactively and openly,  identify and remove obstacles, and work collaboratively across the Centre.

Quality

We strive for excellence in all that we do, and continuously improve our systems, processes and services to meet or exceed the needs of our stakeholders.

Customer focus

Our customers are important.  When interacting with our stakeholders, clients and with each other, we are responsive and respectful.

Passion

We approach opportunities with passion, initiative, and a sense of ownership and accountability.  We perform at the highest level of our individual and collective potentials.

Objectives

The Centre has the following objectives:

  1. to identify and sponsor opportunities for the ongoing development of teaching and non-teaching staff in the TAFE sector, and foster recognition arrangements for continuing professional learning;
  2. to facilitate the development and recognition of high quality initial teacher training for the TAFE sector and lead the design and development of innovative approaches to ongoing teacher education;
  3. to support the development of educational leadership and management capabilities in the TAFE sector;
  4. to promote the use of professional standards for development purposes, particularly for staff in roles other than teaching;
  5. to identify, encourage and contribute to the development of research into vocational teaching and learning in Australia and overseas;
  6. to facilitate information exchange and collaboration, and support strategic partnerships, within the TAFE sector, and between that sector and relevant professional groups, industry and the wider community, at the state, national and international levels.

In order to achieve its objectives, the Centre may:

  • provide training, consultancy, management and strategic support services within and outside the TAFE sector in areas related to its functions; and
  • attract investment in and generate revenue for development of the TAFE Institute workforce.

To achieve its objectives the Centre will provide programs to support TAFE Institutes in the development of their staff. The Centre will also provide web-based  services directly to TAFE staff in all employment categories.

For more information, see Company structure, Board of Directors, Staff or Contact Details.

View the Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2009.

An overview brochure on the TAFE Development Centre is currently being updated. The new version will be available soon.

For information on queries frequently raised with the TAFE Development Centre, click on Frequently Asked Questions.