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    TAFE NSW Charter

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    Vocational training is essential for the community and a vital part of our local and regional economy. TAFE NSW plays a crucial role in delivering this level of education across the state. The TAFE NSW Charter outlines our commitments to learners, industry and communities, providing an extensive range of qualifications across all sectors.

    Importance of our charter

    The NSW VET Review’s Interim Report, released in March 2024, recognises the power of vocational training as a public good. The report highlights the vital role of a strong TAFE NSW as the central public provider in the NSW VET system. 

    The TAFE NSW Charter outlines the NSW Government’s expectations of TAFE NSW as the state’s public vocational education and training provider. It is structured around TAFE NSW’s three key stakeholder groups - learners, industry and communities.   

    Learners

    TAFE NSW is committed to delivering vocational education and training to the community. We aim to cater to diverse educational and career aspirations of all our students.

    The NSW Government is committed to ensuring every person in NSW has access to vocational education and training, regardless of their personal circumstances.

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    Industry

    TAFE NSW partners with industry to develop training programs that meet the ever-evolving needs of employers.

    TAFE NSW offers courses that align with the NSW Skills Plan and the workforce needs of the NSW economy.

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    Communities

    TAFE NSW collaborates with local communities to align its educational offerings with the needs of the local economy and its workforce. This collaboration is critical to improve social and economic outcomes for people living in regional and remote areas.

    TAFE NSW is an important cornerstone of community. By designing and providing targeted training to meet local needs, TAFE NSW is fulfilling an important role in enabling our communities to thrive.

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    Explore more

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    Media centre

    Keep informed on the latest news from TAFE NSW through our media releases. Through our media centre you can discover updates about student achievements, new programs and partnerships.

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    Engage and partner

    TAFE NSW partners with local communities to deliver training that meets the unique needs of businesses, industries and educational institutions.

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    Policies

    Our vision for reconciliation is aligned and integrated into our strategic goals. To learn more about this, please visit our TAFE NSW policies page.