Welcome to Bendigo TAFE
At Bendigo TAFE we welcome you to join us in any stage of your learning journey – whatever your age, background or career aspirations.
Our institute is a large, diverse community of staff and students. There are many people, resources and services available to assist and support you through your journey.
Bendigo TAFE has been transforming lives for more than 155 years. The institute has a rich history of providing education for local people and preparing them for work in local jobs.
Through a network of five campuses, we deliver a wide variety of vocational courses to over 9,000 students every year. Our state of the art facilities and exciting programs create a dynamic and welcoming environment for productive learning.
Our course content is designed to deliver practical and industry relevant skills that help get you into the workforce faster, upgrade your existing skills or prepare you for further study.
We collaborate with industry leaders to ensure our courses are relevant and up to date with the latest workplace practices.
Schedule 8 of the Education and Training Reform Regulations 2017 requires all education providers to operate in a manner consistent with this set of Australian democratic principles.
Australian society is defined, among other aspects, by a belief in elected Government; by a commitment to the rule of law, to equal rights for all before the law; and by a belief in freedom of religion, freedom of speech and freedom of association. Our society is also tolerant of a range of religious, political, social and cultural beliefs and values in the context of the fundamental principle of our democracy.
The VRQA Minimum Standards for Registration to provide an accredited senior secondary qualification includes a standard concerning Bendigo TAFE’s adherence to Australian democratic principles and practice. This standard is as follows:
In accordance with the Regulations we will deliver our programs and teaching in a manner that supports and promotes the principles and practice of Australian democracy. This includes a commitment to:
Bendigo TAFE is committed to creating and maintaining a learning environment that is reflective of an egalitarian and socially cohesive Australian society. We take seriously our obligation to stand for equality of opportunity, fair play, acceptance of diversity of cultural or socio-economic background within a values based public education training system. Our principles, processes and practices support the development of effective Australian citizens who have an awareness of the elements which underpin Australian democracy; specifically:
Through its Duty of Care policy and its policy and procedural framework, Bendigo TAFE strives to protect and help learners to actively contribute to a democratic society that is comfortable with and respectful of difference, rejects violence and negative forms of discrimination and is compassionate toward those in need.