Virtual classrooms at TAFE NSW

Virtual classrooms bring learning to you, whether you're on campus or joining from home. They help you study in a way that fits your life.

Each class, you’ll join your teacher and other students on a webinar using a platform such as Microsoft Teams. Your teacher will guide you through each topic and explain tasks, like they would in a face-to-face classroom.

You'll have one-on-one support when you need help staying on track. Virtual classrooms also give you opportunities to connect and share ideas with other students online.

• Access to a device. If you don’t have your own, you can use a computer on a TAFE NSW campus or borrow a laptop from our libraries.
• A stable internet connection. If you don’t have one at home, your local TAFE NSW campus has reliable wi-fi you can use for free as a student.
• A headset or headphones for clearer audio and fewer distractions.
• A working webcam so your class can see you. This is usually built-in to modern devices. You can also use an external camera.

If you don’t have access to reliable internet or a computer at home but can make it to a TAFE NSW campus, you can use our facilities. TAFE NSW libraries have computers you can use and laptops you can borrow using your student card.

Check your nearest campus with a library to see if laptop borrowing is available. We also have free on-campus wi-fi.

You may also be able to use the facilities at a Connected Learning Centre (CLC), if you have one nearby.

CLCs offer flexible study options, technology access, and support from teachers and student services.

Virtual study gives you independence and flexibility. It also builds digital skills that employers value. You learn to navigate online spaces and complete your coursework using digital tools.

Virtual study might suit if you:

• enjoy the flexibility to join from anywhere with a laptop and internet connection
• prefer to fit study between other commitments
• want to connect, share ideas and learn with other students
• live in a remote location
• have a desk or space to comfortably join sessions from
• can focus even when there are other things happening in your environment
• find learning from home easier for your health and wellbeing
• find being in a classroom challenging.

To succeed in a virtual classroom you’ll need to be able to:

• send an email and attach files
• send a photo
• sign in to Microsoft Teams
• turn your camera and microphone on and off
• mute and un-mute yourself
• use the chat field during classes
• raise your hand to ask and answer questions
• troubleshoot internet and connectivity issues with your internet provider.

Explore our Virtual Classroom Courses

Virtual classroom courses run at scheduled times. You join classes online with your fellow students and a teacher running the lesson.

If your schedule means you can’t make our class times, our Online Campus courses may be for you. Their pre-recorded videos and other learning resources can be accessed at any time. This means you can study at times that suit you to complete the course.

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We have many ways to study at TAFE NSW to suit your needs.

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If you need more information or help, our customer service team is ready to answer your questions. Please contact us on 131 601.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can also get help through the National Relay Service.