Philosophy

The Bendigo Technical Education College caters for Years 11 and 12 students who wish to study for their Year 12 Certificate and start an apprenticeship whilst still at school (Australian School-based Apprenticeship). BTEC is there to support students through both academic and trade training; with mentoring, career advice and business and employability skills. These courses are all developed with industry input to ensure that the training offered will be relevant for local needs, whilst preparing students for participation in the contemporary Australian society. The principal objective of the Bendigo Technical Education College is to address the current and future skills needs of the Australian economy through the achievement of a number of key goals, such as:

• Promoting pride and excellence in trade skills training for young people;

• Providing skills and education in a flexible learning environment;

• Having an industry-led governing body for the Bendigo Technical Education College which sets out its strategic directions and performance objectives.

• Providing trade training that is relevant to industry and that leads to nationally recognized qualifications through School-based Apprenticeships, and providing academic, vocational and technical education which is relevant to trade careers and leads to a year 12 certificate.