TAFE Directors Australia
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we stand. We pay our respects to the Elders, past and present.
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TAFE Directors Australia’s (TDA) mission is to champion TDA members by enhancing their reputation and brand, leading policy thinking, influencing decision-makers and supporting TAFEs and TAFE divisions in dual sector universities throughout Australia.
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The vexed issue of recognition of prior learning in apprenticeships – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
In the recently released Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeship Incentive Scheme – Skills for tomorrow: shaping the future of apprenticeships, recommendation 6.1 highlights the need for more recognition of prior learning. The recommendation reads “The Australian Government, vocational education and training regulators, and Jobs and Skills Councils (JSCs) collectively support best practice in recognition of prior learning for apprentices, to fast-track apprentices where they can demonstrate competency” (p25).
FEE FREE TAFE
Fee-Free TAFE and CQU help Cimah start a new path into health industry
Cimah Orion-Williamson once dreamed of being a park ranger, but now she’s pursuing a passion for helping people thanks to CQUniversity and the Fee-Free TAFE program.
The Bundaberg woman decided to study a Diploma of Nursing at CQUniversity after trying to find employment in the parks and wildlife sector.
