The TAFE Network at the forefront of Victoria's economic and industry policy and priorities

The Victorian TAFE Network has a critical role to play in delivering the significant pipeline of workers that is required across many industries in Victoria.

This need for workers is being driven by a growing population, an expanding and changing economy and significant investment in government projects and priorities. TAFEs will play a central role in meeting Australia’s skills targets, and the TAFE Network should be the first port of call for Government-funded training and education and should be embedded in Government processes and procedures to support this.

Government policy decisions should put TAFE at the heart of the VET sector so that TAFE can be the engine room for delivering on Victoria's economic priorities – to the benefit of governments, industries, communities and learners.

The TAFE Network should be supported through sustainable funding, appropriate regulation, and industry and Government partnerships that embed the TAFE Network as the first choice for all parties seeking to address vocational education and training (VET) skills needs at any level, with VET considered and promoted as an equal choice alongside higher education pathways.

Securing a TAFE sector that is sustainable, innovative and central to Victoria’s future​

The VTA’s policy and advocacy agenda for 2024-2026 focusses on partnering with the TAFE Network, government, industry, communities and learners to deliver a TAFE sector that is sustainable, innovative and central to Victoria’s future.

Funding

Funding that ensures sustainable, innovative, responsive and accessible TAFE institutes

Regulation and compliance

Efficient compliance and regulation that underpins highest quality and efficient institutes, and promotes TAFE innovation

First choice

TAFE as the first choice for students, industry and government

Workforce

A capable, high quality and responsive teaching and professional TAFE workforce

Innovation

A culture of innovation and proactive collaboration that leverages the TAFE Network to maximise impact

Governance

A governance framework that underpins success