Polytechnic West
News
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Polytechnic West opens recycling bins
Today, at the Midland and Thornlie campuses, Polytechnic West launched a new comingled recycling program. Polytechnic West is the only public trade training provider to be included in the program which is funded by the Packaging Stewardship Forum (PSF) of the Australian Food and Grocery Council.
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Taking their skills to the world
Polytechnic West students and graduates have displayed excellence at this year’s state WorldSkills Competition where they won 48 medals, including 16 gold.
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CBD Campus Announced
Managing Director Wayne Collyer today announced the proposed opening of a new AMEP centre in the CBD, in April.
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WAIFT 39th Annual Fashion Show and Presentation
Polytechnic West (formally Swan TAFE) and the Western Australian Institute of Fashion and Textiles (WAIFT) has once again set the local fashion scene alight. Diploma students’ showcased their creations in their 39th annual fashion parade and awards night.
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Hospitality students succeed at Polytechnic West
Polytechnic West’s food trade students have displayed excellence at this year’s Hospitality WorldSkills Competition, winning 10 medals including three gold.
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Local Apprentice the best in Australia
An electrical apprentice from Armadale has been selected as the Australian Apprentice of the Year in the 2009 Australian Training Awards.
Features
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Premier's Award Winning Program
Our Transforming Trade Training (TTT) Program is the winner of the Premier’s Award for Excellence in Public Sector Management, in the category of Developing the Economy. Transforming Trade Training is a groundbreaking project aimed at improving the relevance, convenience and flexibility of apprenticeships. Learning in the workplace is formally recognised, meaning the time an apprentice takes to complete their qualification can be reduced.
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Swan Song, and the launch of Polytechnic West
From today a new chapter commenced in the delivery of vocational education and training in Western Australia when the Minister for Training and Workforce Development the Hon. Peter Collier announced that the new name for Swan TAFE will be Polytechnic West.
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Work Safety
Did you know that Polytechnic West offers training and education consulting for Occupational Health and Safety professionals? For more details, visit the Australian Centre for Work Safety web site.

