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TAFE NSW Manufacturing Centres of Excellence
To address skill shortages in priority areas, TAFE NSW is establishing Centres of Excellence in Manufacturing, connecting industry and education partners to deliver innovative Microskills, Microcredentials, and Higher Apprenticeships. The Centres of Excellence in Manufacturing is a joint initiative between the Australian Government and NSW Government under the National Skills Agreement.
Manufacturing Centres of Excellence specialising in three areas
TAFE NSW Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence
Western Sydney
Based at our Wetherill Park campus, the Centre will offer industry-focused education and training in advanced manufacturing.
TAFE NSW Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence
Newcastle/Hunter
Based at our Newcastle campus (Tighes Hill), the Centre will offer education and training to support net zero and sustainable manufacturing.
TAFE NSW Heavy Industry Manufacturing Centre of Excellence
Illawarra
Based at our Wollongong campus, the Centre will offer training to support local and emerging manufacturing in logistics and supply chain, defence and renewables.
Partner with us
The TAFE NSW Manufacturing Centres of Excellence invite you to connect with us to explore opportunities to work together, connecting industry and education to foster training pathways between schools, TAFE NSW and universities. Together, we’ll create innovative education models and co-design training to expand and uplift core manufacturing skills.
Join us in shaping the future of manufacturing education for the greater benefit of the NSW and Australian manufacturing workforce.
Have a media enquiry?
Media enquiries to be directed to: MediaRelease@tafensw.edu.au