Project definition, funding and approvals
Establish a case for investment and understand the processes for seeking funding, depending on the project’s size and complexity.
From establishing project need to securing funding
The process for defining the project and seeking funding and approvals will vary depending on its size and complexity. Use our online tool to classify a project.
Once you understand the project’s classification and before seeking funding, you will need to formally establish a need for the project, to ensure it is a strategic priority for the TAFE, the TAFE network and broader stakeholders, including government and industry partners where relevant.
Once a clear project need has been established and approved (including from the COO, TAFE board or relevant board sub-committee as applicable), you may be required to prepare further documentation such as a short-form investment case for less complex, internally funded projects, or a full business case for more complex projects and/or those projects for which you are seeking external funding.
Classify a project
Understand how to classify a TAFE project based on its size and complexity.
Establish a project need
Articulate a clear need for a TAFE project, confirm it’s an organisational priority, develop an initial case for investment and prepare a preliminary business case if necessary.
Gaining government funding and approvals
Guidance on the standard process for gaining external funding and approvals to commence a TAFE project.
I need to:
- Select a procurement model
- Understand governance and resourcing needs
- Understand key policies
- Develop a cost plan
- Understand the design process
Updated 18 September 2024
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