The joint Australian and New South Wales (NSW) Government initiative will boost Australia’s workforce capability by delivering digital skills training in the technology sector.
A joint investment of $11 million will establish the Institute of Applied Technology Digital – National Centre of Excellence at TAFE NSW Meadowbank.
The TAFE Centre of Excellence will build on the existing Institute of Applied Technology – Digital to provide training in applied digital learning to ensure Australia’s digital and technology capability in the future.
The Institute of Applied Technology Digital – National Centre of Excellence will:
- upskill and reskill students and workers in cybersecurity, AI, big data, cloud computing, and software
- support priority cohorts including women, culturally and linguistically diverse learners and First Nations students
- offer flexible delivery including on-site and online training to support regional and remote cohorts
- work with industry, universities and small and medium-sized businesses to deliver applied research and practical solutions to real world digital workforce challenges
- deliver microskills, microcredentials, vendor certifications, and accredited qualifications across the digital skills domain.
Background
TAFE Centres of Excellence aim to increase collaboration between TAFEs, through partnerships with employers, unions, universities and other stakeholders. They deliver the skills people need for good, secure work and meaningful careers.
The Australian government is investing $325 million under the 5-year National Skills Agreement to establish a network of TAFE Centres of Excellence.
Each TAFE Centre of Excellence will focus on high skills needs to help deliver a skilled workforce for strategically important industries.
More information
- Visit the TAFE Centres of Excellence page
- Learn more about the National Skills Agreement
- Read the Minister’s media release