Mission, vision and values
During 2008, the Institute reviewed the Mission, Vision and Values and developed the 2009-2011 Triennial Plan in developing the strategies that best meet the needs and aspirations of the community.
We want to be known as …
an innovative vocational education and training provider that builds a highly skilled workforce and increases opportunities for individuals10.
This will be our guiding vision for the next three years.
We aim to be …
the number one training provider in Victoria by 2011.
Our collective aim is to be the best at what we do.
We commit to …
promoting and supporting lifelong learning
contributing to the prosperity of our region
ensuring access and equity of vocational educational opportunity for south west Victorians
protecting our world for future generations
educating our students for living and working in a global community.
These core commitments will underpin what we do over the next three years.
We value …
Quality – We will maintain the highest possible standards in everything we do.
Fairness – We will work to ensure that the Institute treats its students and staff equitably and with unqualified respect.
Loyalty – We will actively promote and encourage loyalty and trust amongst staff and students.
Resourcefulness – We will seek simple, effective solutions to the challenges which face us and our students.
Work-life balance – We will promote sustainable work practices for our staff and students.
We will use these principles to judge how we go about our business over the next three years.
We will focus on …
delivering innovative, flexible, student-centred learning
attracting, developing and retaining great people
improving our business processes and facilities
contributing to the economic, cultural and social development of the south west.
Our students, our staff, our business and our community are our key priority areas for the next three years.
Our public message is …
Who learns wins…
This will be our motto for the next three years.
Key strategies
The key strategies of South West Institute of TAFE are as follows.
Strategy 1: Deliver innovative, flexible, student-centred learning.
Strategy 2: Attract, develop and retain great people.
Strategy 3: Improve our business.
Strategy 4: Contribute to the
economic, cultural and social development of the
South West Region.
