TAFEWA Central West
Indigenous Community & Organisation Training
Central West TAFE has strong links with Aboriginal communities and is well recognised as an organisation prepared to negotiate training for Aboriginal people in a sensitive and culturally appropriate manner. In particular, the college emphasises consultation and joint implementation of projects with Aboriginal communities and groups. Training needs are identified and programs developed in close consultation with Aboriginal communities, ensuring relevance of content and delivery strategies.
In general, the delivery strategy for training programs is to work in partnership with an Aboriginal group or community organisation to provide a positive learning environment to develop the skills of participants.
The College can provide customized training programs to meet the requirements of your community or organisation, with training being provided either on-site at workplace or community, or on-Campus in Geraldton or Carnarvon.
If members of your Community or Organisation require training, then now is the time to contact your local Indigenous Development Officer (see sidebar) at Central West TAFE on toll free 1800 672 700 to discuss your training needs and start the planning process.
Aboriginal Scholarship Program
Would you like to be considered for a study scholarship?
Scholarships of up to $500 are open to all Aboriginal people enrolling at Central West TAFE who meet TAFE entry requirements.
If you are interested in applying for a scholarship please contact one of our Indigenous Development Officers (see sidebar) on toll free 1800 672 700 or alternately you can access a Scholarship Application form.
Check out our Awardees Destinations (PDF Format).
Student Scholarship Program
Check out what's under development with Central West TAFE's Student scholarship program- there maybe some assistance here for you!
Higher AQF
In 2007 each of the courses below have a designated place(s) available for Indigenous clients who meet course entry criteria and prerequisites.
2006 Indigenous Pathways Project
Pathways that can take you somewhere, look at various pathways to suit your needs.
Developed for Indigenous people to decide what training can take them where!
Contact the College for more details.
Aboriginal Skills Recognition
Do you currently possess the skills or knowledge to receive a formal qualification?
When people are working they often may not see the value of training as they are already employed but the Skills Recognition process could be a way to gain a TAFE qualification or competency for recognition of tasks, duties, skills and knowledge obtained throughout your working and personal life experiences.
Aboriginal Employment Education & Training Committee
The AEETC is the Colleges Indigenous advisory committee with responsibility for consulting with Aboriginal communities, groups, employers, Aboriginal employment networks and TAFE students to establish training required for the Indigenous community of their region for the following year.
The AEETC also provides advice on the design, development, and delivery of vocational education and training programs for Aboriginal people. Central West TAFE currently has two AEETCs, one at both Geraldton and Carnarvon campuses.
2006 Aboriginal Student of the Year Award
In recognition of Indigenous achievement in Vocation Education and Training at Central West TAFE, the is College is calling for nominations from graduating 2006 Aboriginal students to apply for one of the major awards allocated each year- the Aboriginal Student of the Year Award, this award is in its 11th year and is currently sponsored by the Department of Indigenous Affairs, see attached for nomination form- for further information please contact the College and speak with one of the Indigenous Development Officers on 9956 2700.
Get the applicaton for this award here.
More information and history can be found here.
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