Innovative Industry and RTO Partnerships
INNOVATIVE PRACTICES
Bioinformatics Project
Exciting real world outcomes aren't unusual for software development students at Swinburne TAFE. Over recent years students undertaking the Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development) have created a number of online tools that will assist international scientists in their quest to understand protein folding. Click here for a fact sheet. (548kb)
Diversity Action Plan
IBSA supports business in accessing a diverse workforce by developing a Diversity Action Plan. Click here for a fact sheet (535kb)
The following case studies demonstrate the benefits of innovative partnerships between industry and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
AMCOR
AMCOR identified a need to reduce the wastage within their businesses and to ensure consistent practices were in place across all sites. Swinburne was appointed to develop a tailored Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing, deliver the training, monitor the progress of each individual on the program and provide regular progress reports to AMCOR. Click here to learn about Swinburne's training approach and the
successful outcomes it has delivered for AMCOR.
Bendigo Bank
Click here to read how Swinburne customised and implemented a leadership program for Bendigo Bank which has contributed to the Bank's continued growth and employee satisfaction, and has delivered personal benefits to the program participants.
CISCO Systems and Oasis Youth Support Network Bridging the Digital Divide
Because of the pervasive influence of IT within contemporary life, IT knowledge and skills have never been more important. In an attempt to help bridge the "digital divide" CISCO Systems has developed strategic collaborations with non-profit organisations like the Salvation Army to enable them to reach out to disadvantaged and at-risk people. Through this relationship, CISCO provides online curricula and materials to these organisations at no cost. Click here for further information.
Funtastic Pty Ltd
Click here to see the benefits of Funtastic's
policy to reward and recognise staff for their performance. With Funtastic, Swinburne created three customised training programs. The outcomes include career development for staff through personalised and professional training which, for the company, has resulted in greater "buy in" towards Funtastic's future direction.
RACV
Click here to learn how Swinburne worked with RACV to create a short course training calendar for staff at the RACV City Club to deliver "soft skills" training. In addition to positive feedback from the participants, outcomes include more effective and productive staff, working with a greater sense of team and service to the customer.
SCHIAVELLO
In consultation with SCHIAVELLO, Swinburne identified the Certificate IV in Business Frontline Management as a solution to SCHIAVELLO's need to develop skills in their Frontline/Team Leaders. A 12 month program was implemented, resulting in numerous positive outcomes for both SCHIAVELLO and its employees. Click here to see what Swinburne and SCHIAVELLO achieved, and how they did it.
UTelco Systems Pty Ltd
Click here to see how Swinburne developed a customised qualification to help Utelco's IT professionals show a better understanding of their scope and project planning. The qualification has led to an increase in productivity and personal satisfaction levels of the staff.
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