Community
20 September, 2026
Award nomination for TAFE
SOUTH West TAFE is in the running to win a 2026 Victorian Training Award.
The Warrnambool-based facility has been nominated in the category of ‘Large Training Provider of the Year.’
The facility is the largest vocational education and training provider in south-west Victoria, operating across six campuses and four training sites.
Delivering accessible, high-quality education aligned to the Victorian Skills Plan, SWTAFE works closely with more than 300 employers and 26 schools to address workforce shortages in aged care, disability, early childhood education, agriculture, First Nations communities and skilled trades.
Continuous improvement is embedded across the organisation, driving innovation and stronger outcomes for students, industry and staff.
This commitment has contributed to SWTAFE consistently ranking among Victoria’s highest-performing TAFEs for student and employer satisfaction.
Current results include Victoria’s second-highest student satisfaction rate, a completion rate of 63.2 per cent compared with the state average of 50.2 per cent, and 88.3 per cent of graduates employed or undertaking further study.
Equity, access and inclusion are central to SWTAFE’s approach, with wrap-around support delivering strong outcomes for priority learner cohorts.
More than just a TAFE, SWTAFE provides a lifetime of opportunity, strengthening communities and regional prosperity for all.
