Objectives of TAFE institutes
3.1.12A Objectives of TAFE institutes
S. 3.1.12A inserted by No. 73/2012 s. 17.
The objectives of a TAFE institute are—
to perform its functions for the public benefit by—
operating its businesses, delivering educational services and utilising assets that it manages on the State's behalf as efficiently as possible; and
ensuring that it is sustainable in the medium to long term; and
ensuring that its procedures, policies and practices are consistent with prudent commercial practice; and
endeavouring to maximise its contribution to the economy and wellbeing of the communities and industries served by the institute and the State as a whole; and
to facilitate student learning, knowledge acquisition, skills for employment and vocational education and training through excellent teaching, innovation and educational leadership that delivers quality outcomes; and
S. 3.1.12A(c) amended by No. 12/2026 s. 6.
to collaborate as part of the TAFE network, in a manner which is mutually and commercially beneficial, to enable the institute to offer or provide educational services that meet the needs of industry partners and communities, including persons and groups that have particular education needs; and
any other objective set out in an Order in Council or Ministerial Order made under section 3.1.11 relating to the institute.
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