About Us
“The key roles of the national training system are to drive economic growth and address areas of skills needs.”
(DEEWR Website, May 2011)
The Skills Institute is the prototype 21st century training organisation, with the mandate and business model to help support this goal. The Skills Institute (TSI) was formed at the beginning of 2009 with the clear purpose of workforce skills development.
As a business-to-business training provider, TSI has evolved from the traditional TAFE model to an integrated partner with industry, identifying and providing training opportunities based on quantifiable demand.
Relationships are pivotal in this model, and it is our direct contact with industry – through consultation with peak industry bodies and the direct training undertaken in workplaces in partnership with employers – that ensures that our training products and services are aligned to industry needs.
“As Tasmania continues to face a skills shortage, and with the current downturn in business confidence, it is important that we develop innovative and strong strategies to increase workforce skills development across all areas of industry.
“The Skills Institute’s focus on working with businesses to identify their skills development needs and put in place training programs that provide the least possible disruption to day-to-day business is vital to supporting a sustainable and successful business community."
Robert Wallace – CEO, TCCI