Equity and diversity policy
TAFE Queensland is committed to creating a learning environment that provides training in different ways to meet the individual learning needs of students.
If you are a student or are thinking about enrolling at a TAFE Queensland institute you can expect:
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training delivery and services that promote inclusion and are free from unlawful discrimination
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support services, training and assessment, and training materials to meet your individual needs
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your needs to be considered so that you have the best opportunity for skill development and gaining qualifications that can lead to further training or employment
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to be consulted, so that all aspects of your life can be taken into consideration when you are planning your training program
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that the views of your community, government agencies and organisations and industry will be considered when planning courses and services
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that information and course materials are readily available and in a format that is easily understood
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that information is readily available to assist you to plan your pathway from school or the community to vocational education and training.
If you identify with one or more of the following priority groups you may be able to receive additional learning assistance:
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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
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Carers of people who are ill, aged or who have a disability
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people with a disability
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women and girls who are returning to education and training
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women and girls who are seeking training opportunities in non traditional roles
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young people aged 15 to 25
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Australian South Sea Islanders
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parental job seekers
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people with English language, literacy and numeracy needs
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mature aged workers who require up-skilling
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long-term unemployed and disadvantaged jobseekers
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people from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds
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people who speak a language other than English.
If you would like to find out more about assistance and services that support your learning, speak to staff at the institute of your choice.
Copies of the TAFE Queensland Equity Policy 2007 - 2009 are available through your institute.
This page was last updated at 03-December-2008