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    TAFE NSW multicultural support services

    Three students of different ethnicities are leaning and sitting on red bean bags on the grass in a park. They are casually dressed and collaborating with laptops and notebooks.

    At TAFE NSW, we support learners from non-English speaking backgrounds and multicultural communities. We are committed to helping you start your education and support your learning, with a range of services. 

    Empowering every learner

    Interpreters and translation

    To call us using an interpreter, please call the National Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and ask them to connect you with us at 131 601.

    If you need a face-to-face interpreter, call (02) 8255 6767 and they will help arrange this.

    If you need documents translated, contact Multicultural Services NSW.

    Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (CALD) Coordinators

    CALD Coordinators assist in finding courses, programs, and job support services. To get started, email us to find your local CALD Coordinator. 

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    Support programs

    A male student in a beige knitted jumper sits at a table, attentively listening to a presenter. The group, with members from diverse multicultural backgrounds, is actively engaged in the learning environment.

    Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)

    AMEP can help you learn English, and provide free English lessons and childcare to eligible migrants and refugees. If you need assistance with this program, call 1800 114 707.

    A female student sits at her desk in front of her laptop. She is dressed in a black and white striped top. She is taking notes and has a text book also open on her desk, with a pink coffee mug nearby.

    Skills for Education and Employment (SEE)

    The SEE program helps improve your reading, writing, maths and digital skills to increase your employment opportunities. The course is free if you meet the eligibility criteria.

    A female student sits at a cafe table with a green teapot and a glass cup nearby. She is wearing a blue hijab and a denim jacket, smiling widely as she takes a phone call and glances at her laptop. A wireless earphone is also visible on the table.

    Skilled Migrant Employment Program (SMEP)

    SMEP, previously Skillmax, is a pathways course for skilled overseas professionals preparing for the Australian job market. The course is free if you meet the eligibility criteria.

    Other services

    TAFE NSW offers recognition of overseas qualifications and training. We acknowledge the skills and knowledge you may have acquired from work, volunteering or prior study.

    We provide Validation of Overseas Qualifications (VoOS) by assessing qualifications using the Country Education Profile (CEP) database. The VoOS process includes providing a letter stating the equivalent Australian qualification level and a referral for recognition and gap training.

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    We’re here to help

    For details, meet a TAFE NSW service officer at your local TAFE NSW or call 131 601.

    If you study with TAFE Digital, reach out at tafedigital.multicultural@tafensw.edu.au or call (02) 9715 8678.

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