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    TAFE NSW Centres of Excellence

    TAFE NSW students examine a component using a handheld 3D scanning device emitting a green light onto a mechanical part on a workstation, with a digital display showing a 3D model in the background inside a modern manufacturing training lab.

    The TAFE NSW Centres of Excellence deliver future-focused education that brings together practical and theoretical training to meet Australia’s rapidly changing workforce needs. Designed with leading education and industry partners, our microskills, microcredentials and higher apprenticeships build highly relevant, in-demand capabilities in Construction, Manufacturing, and Digital for the careers of tomorrow.

    The Centres of Excellence are a joint initiative between the Australian Government and NSW Government under the National Skills Agreement.

    Institute of Applied Technology – Digital

    The Institute of Applied Technology – Digital (IATD) is a national Centre of Excellence shaping Australia’s digital future. Co‑designed with TAFE NSW, Macquarie University, UTS and Microsoft, courses help students and workers upskill or reskill fast, building capability where industry demands it most.

    Courses are available in:

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • Cloud Computing
    • Cyber Security
    • Data Analytics
    • Software Development
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    TAFE NSW Construction Centre of Excellence

    The TAFE NSW Construction Centre of Excellence helps you build skills for a stronger construction business. With microcredential scholarships available across more than 27 courses plus fully subsidised workshops, now is the time to upskill and stand out.

    Courses available in:

    • Administration
    • Business
    • Contract Administration
    • Compliance
    • Digital Skills
    • Estimations
    • Project Management
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    TAFE NSW Manufacturing Centres of Excellence

    The TAFE NSW Manufacturing Centres of Excellence will help you shape the future of Australian manufacturing. Offering a range of fully subsidised microskill, microcredentials and higher apprenticeships now is the time to be part of a smarter, greener future.

    Courses available in:

    • Advanced Manufacturing
    • Heavy Industry Manufacturing
    • Net Zero Manufacturing
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    Two TAFE NSW students wearing welding helmets and protective gear monitor and control a robotic welding arm inside a safety enclosure, using a digital control panel as part of advanced robotic welding training at a Centres of Excellence facility.