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Vision, purpose and values
Though our form has changed many times throughout our proud history, our vision and purpose have stayed the same.
Our vision
At TAFE Queensland our vision is to be the leading provider of vocational training and targeted higher education programs, critical to strengthening the Queensland economy and supporting local communities.
Our purpose
Our purpose is to deliver contemporary, globally relevant skills, needed now and into the future, along with the opportunity for everyone, everywhere to transform their lives.
Our values
By holding true to these values and keeping customers at the centre of everything we do, we will continue to strengthen TAFE Queensland's reputation as a leading provider of high quality education and training.
TAFE Queensland Strategic Plan 2023-2027
The TAFE Queensland Strategic Plan 2023-2027 communicates the Board's vision, purpose, values and key enabling strategies that will shape the ongoing development of our organisation over the next four years.
The plan provides staff with an overview of the objectives, strategies and measures set by the Board against four key strategic pillars:
- Industry and employer focus
- Creating great people
- Exceptional student experiences; and
- A sustainable and socially responsible TAFE Queensland.
Excellence in vocational training
For more than 140 years, TAFE Queensland has stood the test of time. We’re proud of our history and track record of delivering practical, industry-relevant training to give Queenslanders the skills and experience they need to build rewarding careers.
Latest news and events
Follow Liamon Mudd’s path from TAFE Queensland to university as he fulfills his dreams of becoming a nurse, empowering his community, and closing the gap in healthcare.
If you are looking for an alternative to a traditional high school experience for your teen, look no further than the award-winning Senior College program.
TAFE Queensland is working alongside the St Vincent de Paul Society in Queensland to support pathways to training for Toowoomba-based community members who are disadvantaged or at risk of experiencing disadvantage via scholarships.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) (CHC33021) graduate Mariam Aderonmu-Apooyin wants to ‘try it all’, and for Toowoomba’s Quality Lifestyle Support clients, they’re all the better for it.
Sixteen proud Yarrabah community members have successfully graduated from a unique pre-employment program, designed to prepare them for roles at the new Yarrabah Digital Service Centre.
As a leader in VET, TAFE Queensland is spearheading two national TAFE Centres of Excellence to strengthen Australia's workforce.
The Palm Island Digital Service Centre has earned national recognition for its outstanding contribution to training and job creation, being awarded Silver in the Industry Collaboration Award category at the 2024 Australian Training Awards in Canberra.
For Palm Island (Bwgcolman) community member Yvette Nicholas, the journey from trainee to Team Leader at the Palm Island Digital Service Centre has been life changing.
A group of compassionate fashion students, led by teacher Janice Mengersen, have put their sewing skills to heartfelt use by creating Cuddle Hearts for newborns in the Mater Mothers’ Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU).
For 23-year-old Margarita Abednego-Muhamad, the dream of becoming a police officer is one step closer to reality.
When Vivienne Nickels talks about her study journey, it’s clear she’s walking with purpose - grounded in culture, driven by community, and focused on creating change.