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    TAFE NSW Newcastle Tighes Hill is home to the Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence. If you’re interested in areas like renewable energy, electrotechnology, welding, fabrication or digital systems, this is one of the best places to study. You’ll learn about clean energy, digital technology and advanced manufacturing.

    Explore modern computer labs, workshops and learning spaces designed to build your confidence and practical skills. Our campus is growing fast, with new technology including a maritime simulator and mobile training units. These create even more opportunities across the Hunter and regional NSW.

    You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive community with strong links to local industry. We’ll help you meet employers, learn about jobs and get experience to help you stand out.

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    Campus customer service hours
    Mon - Fri | 8:30am - 5pm
    Sat - Sun | Closed
    Mon - Fri | 8am - 6pm
    Mon - Fri | 8am - 6pm

    Related locations

    Newcastle, Hunter Street

    Facilities

    Campus map(PDF)
    266 Maitland Road, Tighes Hill NSW 2297

    Parking

    Available on site

    Transport

    Hamilton Station 1400m
    Plan your trip at transportnsw.info

    Campus facilities

    • Free parking

    • Bike racks

    • Drop-off zone

    • Canteen

    • Student kitchenette

    • Vending machines

    • Water fountains

    • Library

    • Book shop

    • Laptop borrowing

    • Student lounge

    • Lockers

    • Fitness centre

    • Reflection room

    Specialised facilities

    • Bricklaying workshop

    • Computer labs

    • Digital design studio

    • Electrotechnology workshop

    • Engineering workshop

    • Fashion studio

    • Film/TV studio

    • Maritime simulator

    • Performance space

    • Radio/podcasting studio

    • Recording studio

    • Simulated barber shop

    • Simulated beauty salon

    • Simulated dental clinic

    • Simulated hairdressing salon

    • Simulated interior design space

    • Simulated massage clinic

    • Simulated retail shop

    • Simulated tiling workshop

    • Science laboratory

    • Training gym

    Student services

    Accessibility and inclusion

    • Accessible parking

    • Accessible toilet

    • All gender toilet

    • Ambulant toilet

    Newcastle, Tighes Hill services

    Information sessions

    More info sessions

    Study and Career Pathways

    Tue, 01 Dec 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Newcastle, Tighes Hill campus

    Building F, Level 2, Room F2-19

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    Laboratory Science

    Tue, 08 Dec 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Newcastle, Tighes Hill campus

    Building E, Level 2, Room E2.8

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    Engineering

    Tue, 08 Dec 2026, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    Newcastle, Tighes Hill campus

    Building J, Level 1, Room J1.21

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