Institute Partner: St Dominic College

Location : Cavite, Philippines

Background

On 18^th May 2007, Imelda Argel & Associates signed an Agent Agreement with South Western Sydney Institute TAFE NSW to explore long term and sustainable educational partnership (offshore) with the Philippines market to offer high quality TAFE NSW program to local Filipino citizens to improve pathways for tertiary study and employment opportunities. SWSI TAFE NSW will be the first Australian VET provider to this market, and is now perceived as a pioneer in VET delivery programs for the Philippines.

Elizar Franco( TAFE SWSI International Consultant) has been the driver for the TAFE NSW SWSI educational cooperation to the Philippines, and working with the Attorney Imelda Argel(SWSI Agent) has been working dynamically in fostering strategic relationships and representing the interests of TAFE NSW SWSI in the Philippines, and has sourced several credible, respected and well established Filipino Institutes for the educational partnership for which St Dominic’s College (Cavite Philippines) is an example. Ms Argel is a well respected Lawyer and a Migration Agent in Sydney with highly credible business network.

To coincide with the Filipino President’s visit during the APEC Forum, Ms Argel (SWSI Agent) and several Filipino organisations have organised the 5^th Global Filipino Networking Convention. During this convention, which was attended by the Mayor of Blacktown (Leo Kelly) and key Stakeholders of the Filipino/ Australian business and community Leaders, St Dominic’s College signed the MOU with TAFE NSW SWSI.

On 10 September 2007, bilateral discussions were held between TAFE NSW SWSI, DET International and St Dominic’s College which led to the final signing of the educational cooperation agreement on 14 September 2007 by TAFE NSW SWSI Institute Director, Garry Browne and the President of St Dominic College,Marita A. Rillo. (See photo below)

From Left to Right: Elizar Franco SWSI International Consultant, Dr Marita Rillo President St Dominic College, Garry Browne SWSI Institute Director; Samir Issa SWSI Manager International Services;Attorney Imelda Argel TAFE NSW SWSI Agent;Teresita Andaman St Dominic College Registrar, Jean Rizza dela Cruz Vice President Academic Affairs;Virginia Nemeth Director International Affairs.

St Dominic Profile

St Dominic’s College is a privately owned tertiary Institution that commenced operation in 2003 in Cavite Philippines. Prior to this, St Dominic’s College run a successful medical hospital and resort/hotel for over 15 years. These properties are well integrated into the delivery of high quality tertiary courses (Bachelor’s level) in Nursing, Community Welfare, Hotel Management, IT, Business. At present, the College has a total enrolment of over 2,000 students. St Dominic’s has the required Filipino registration both for Tertiary education and TVET education.

Vision

St Dominic College of Arts and Sciences is a dynamic and pro-active learning organisation that produces quality and globally competitive students and graduates; upholding the highest of excellence in the fields of education, research and other developmental pursuits towards contributing to the overall attainment of a better quality of life for the Filipinos

Mission

Guided by our belief in linking quality education with the life skills, as learning organisation, we facilitate strategic and holistic development of individuals through constant innovations and interactive programs attuned to the needs of local and international communities.

TAFE NSW South Western Sydney Institute (SWSI), Australia

TAFE NSW - South Western Sydney Institute is a vocational education and training institution, which has built a reputation for industry responsiveness, quality student services and accessibility to all in its community. The Institute underpins the skill base of one of the fastest growing and most dynamic regions in Australia.

South Western Sydney Institute continues to enhance its reputation for excellence, focusing on initiatives that encourage social and economic development; support competitive and entrepreneurial activity; and strengthen links with local industry and community groups.

The Institute’s strategic directions reflect state and national priorities for the vocational education and training system and they aim to develop Institute practices that are innovative, sustainable, accountable and, above all, customer focused.

South Western Sydney Institute is a Registered Training Organisation, which operates in accordance with the provisions of the NSW Vocational Education and Training Act 2005 and within the Australian Quality Training Framework. The Institute is also ISO 9001:2000 certified, demonstrating its commitment to quality management systems that enable ongoing improvement.

South Western Sydney Institute’s programs are innovative, hands-on and reflect current industry and business needs. Manufacturing, the major industry throughout the south western Sydney region is undergoing significant technological change, and is looking for a range of new skill sets for employers and workers. Other key industries for the region are retail and wholesale, health, business services and construction.

Building on strong partnerships with businesses and industries, the Institute has proved the relevance of its training for a workforce that must be able to compete in a global marketplace. Customised training in technical skills and advanced management techniques is provided to more than 600 major industries and clients in Australia and overseas. Training solutions include specialist industry programs, delivery on worksites, recognition assessment and gap training.

The Institute offers faculty based training in more than 650 courses from Certificate (including Trade Certificate) to Advanced Diploma and Graduate Certificate and Diplomas across its nine colleges in Bankstown (Chullora), Campbelltown, Granville, Lidcombe, Liverpool, Macquarie Fields, Miller, Padstow and Wetherill Park, all within an hour’s drive of each other.

More than 75,000 students study a wide choice of programs in the faculties of Aeroskills and Automotive; Applied Sciences; Arts, Fashion and Furniture; Business; Community Services; Construction; Employment Preparation; Information Communication Technology and Design; Manufacturing and Engineering; Tourism and Hospitality; and Vocational Access.

The broad educational priorities of the Institute are:

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    • to be recognised as a provider of excellence in education and training by all our customers

    • to deliver excellence in teaching and learning

    • to offer flexible delivery options to support customers’ learning goals

    • to develop and expand pathways for students into and within TAFE and from TAFE to university

    • to develop partnership agreements with businesses in the region to meet their education and training needs

    • to develop the leadership potential of all our staff.

The Institute’s specialist facilities include:

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    • the state centres for training in telecommunications, advanced manufacturing technologies, plastering, polymer processing, glass and glazing, and furnishing trades at Lidcombe College and the state centre for stonemasonry at Miller College

    • the Sing Tel Optus Partnership Technology Education Centre and a CISCO Regional Academy supporting the Adaptive Technology Centre. It is an accredited academic partner authorised to offer the globally-recognised Certified Internet Webmaster suite of qualifications

    • the TAFE NSW State Aeroskills Centre at Padstow College

    • the Education and Training Centre at Liverpool, which provides high quality training, consulting and allied services to business, industry and the community. Conference facilities are available for industry and community use

    • the centre for excellence in training for the transport industry at Wetherill Park College

    • specialist facilities for arts and design training at Campbelltown College and new training facilities for hospitality at Campbelltown College and horticulture at Padstow.

The Institute has a clear sense of identity with a strong team focus. Staff at all levels across the Institute collaborate on projects to achieve the best outcomes for students and business partners.

The most exciting part of working at South Western Sydney Institute is the anticipation of new and interesting things happening in the community of which it is a part.

Program Time Frame.

The Program will be rolled over a 3 year period with intakes of minimum intake of 60 students per Program. The initial program is planned to commence in June 2008.

Benefits

This pioneering partnership between St Dominic’s College (Philippines) and TAFE NSW SWSI provides opportunities for the local Filipino citizens to access high quality Australian education courses for further study and employment in the global markets.

Mabuhay!

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