TAFE Network Statement of Priorities

    What is the TAFE Network Statement of Priorities?

    Statements of Priorities (SoPs) are agreements between a public service, entity or agency and the relevant minister. In this case, it is an annual agreement between the Minister for Skills and TAFE and Victoria’s TAFE Network. It sets out what’s expected of the TAFE Network for the year ahead. This includes:

    • strategic objectives
    • priority activities
    • outcomes.

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    The statement is available as a PDF and an accessible version.

    The key priorities

    There are 4 areas for the TAFE Network to focus on.

    The TAFE Network will establish partnerships with industry to embed earn and learn models in our Network and increase access to high quality and industry relevant training in through the Network.

    TAFEs will support student pathways across a joined-up education sector, and enable students to achieve successful outcomes, including those facing barriers to education and employment.

    Our world class TAFE campuses and facilities will work with industry to provide cutting-edge and innovative training to students. With focuses on housing construction, foundational digital skills, care economy and clean energy.

    TAFEs will support their staff to offer excellent teaching and services so students can achieve their educational goals, and the TAFE Network leads the VET sector, setting a high benchmark for quality delivery.

    Who implements the priorities?

    The TAFE Network Statement of Priorities has been endorsed by the Minister for Skills and TAFE and the leaders of Victoria’s TAFE institutes and dual sector universities. The Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery (OTCD) works with the TAFE Network to implement the priorities in the statement.

    What are some examples?

    • TAFEs will develop and share teaching materials for use by all other TAFEs in Victoria. Students will have access to the best course resources no matter where they live or which TAFE they attend.
    • There will be more Free TAFE opportunities to meet students’ needs.
    • TAFEs will deliver more vocational education and training for Victorian secondary school students.
    • TAFEs will keep working to improve gender equality, cultural diversity and inclusion, helping to remove barriers students face to education and employment.

    Previous statements

    2024

    2023

    Need more information?

    If you have questions, contact otcd@djsir.vic.gov.au.

    Page last updated: 11 August 2025