The Australian and New South Wales (NSW) governments are jointly investing $11 million to launch the TAFE NSW Construction Centre of Excellence.
This announcement marks a significant milestone under the National Skills Agreement (NSA), completing the rollout of 20 TAFE Centres of Excellence! The TAFE NSW Construction Centre of Excellence will focus on strengthening Australia’s Construction capability, particularly in housing delivery, licensing reform, and sustainable building practices.
The TAFE NSW Construction Centre of Excellence, located at the Kingswood campus, will:
- develop a higher apprenticeship (a diploma or higher-level qualification with training) with a focus on applied technology in construction
- work with small and medium-sized businesses to deliver applied research projects that will address real world challenges related to digital capability and uptake of construction technology
- deliver training through a prefabrication and modular assembly hub simulating off-site manufacturing and factory-based construction
- integrate emerging technology and specialised equipment to support artificial intelligence (AI) integration and provide access to advanced equipment such as 3D concrete and composite printers, roofing fabrication tools, mini 3D printers, and optimised room utilisation for flexible delivery
- include simulation technology to replicate high-risk environments and enable safe, scalable training in machinery operation, driving, safety, maintenance, and special handling.
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.
Each 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