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Agency:
Tasmanian Polytechnic - Drysdale North Campus
Agency Number:
Start Date:
01 Jan 2009
End Date:
30 Jun 2013
Description:
As a result of the State Government's Tasmania Tomorrow initiative, the Tasmanian Polytechnic commenced in 2009 as one of the new education and training providers for post Year 10 students.;;;;According to the enabling legislation, the Education & Training (Tasmanian Polytechnic) Act 2009, the functions of the Polytechnic include the following:;;;;1. to provide and promote, post-Year 10 education and training to enable students to acquire qualifications and participate in the workforce and further education and training; ;;2. to provide services, career development support and other support for students.;;3. if practicable, to consult and enter into partnerships with other education providers, including schools, in respect of making available to persons in rural and isolated communities post-Year 10 education and training.;;;;Courses available across the State include Business, Creative Arts, Health & Community Services, Science & the Environment, Technology & Trades and Tourism & Hospitality. Six campuses operate in the south of the State, six in the north and five in the north-west.;;;;On July 1 2013, the Tasmanian Polytechnic was merged with the Tasmanian Skills Institute to form TasTAFE.
Information Sources:
Education & Training (Tasmanian Polytechnic) Act 2009 and www.yourchoice.tas.gov.au/polytechnic
Legislation Creating:
Education & Training (Tasmanian Polytechnic) Act 2009
Legislation Abolishing Agency:
administrative action
Functions Performed:
Education and training
Controlling Agencies:
Tasmanian Polytechnic (TA1757)01 Jan 200930 Jun 2013
Previous Agencies:
Drysdale Institute of Tafe (TA1767)01 Jan 196131 Dec 2008