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Representing Tasmania on the international stage
TasTAFE Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy graduate Rubi Everard is the sole Tasmanian representative in the 2026 Australian WordSkills Team: A squad of elite young apprentices, trainees and students who will be competing at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai in September.
TasTAFE celebrates learners at the 2026 Trade Excellence Awards
Each year, TasTAFE celebrates our learners' achievements with awards ceremonies that recognize the outstanding commitment and excellence of our top apprentices, trainees, and trade workplace-based learners.
Supporting women to build skills, confidence and new futures
Three years ago, Raa was referred to Be Hers after leaving a local shelter.
Today, she's talking excitedly about the possibility of working in a café.
TasTAFE on show at Tassie Scallop Fiesta
Attendees at the ninth annual Tassie Scallop Fiesta in Bridport on Sunday, 2 August 2026 were treated to a display of culinary skill and experience from TasTAFE Cookery teacher Michael Norton, apprentice chef Meg Jessup andTasTAFE Bakery Teacher Scott Townshend.
TasTAFE and Launtel partner to increase digital access for learners
TasTAFE is continuing to strengthen learner access to digital learning through a new partnership with Tasmanian internet service provider Launtel.
$2.6 million investment to boost clean energy training at TasTAFE
More Tasmanians will have access to training for emerging clean energy careers following a $2.6 million investment in TasTAFE's Alanvale Campus.
Pipeline into Plumbing Gives Learners a Head Start
The Pipeline into Plumbing pilot skill set is helping aspiring plumbers take their first step into the trade with confidence.
TasTAFE apprentice chef to represent Tasmania at national culinary final
TasTAFE Certificate III in Commercial Cookery learner Sophie Batterham will represent Tasmania at the Grand Final of the Nestlé Golden Chef's Hat Award in Melbourne this September after achieving the highest score at the Nestlé Professional Tasmanian regional cook-off competition in Launceston this week.
Upskilling Tasmania’s automotive technicians to meet EV demand
TasTAFE is upskilling more Tasmanian automotive technicians so they can safely work on battery (BEV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) by delivering training that meets the needs of working professionals, employers and industry.
Hands-on training delivers tangible outcomes while protecting delicate ecosystem
Moulting Lagoon, on Tasmania’s east coast, is one of the State’s most prized natural ecosystems – so special in fact, that it’s listed as a wetland of international significance under the Ramsar Convention; an international intergovernmental treaty adopted to protect and save significant wetland sites.
New Southern Automotive Training Facility opened at Cambridge
TasTAFE today officially opened its new Automotive Training Facility at Cambridge Industrial Park, marking a significant investment in Tasmania’s automotive workforce and future skills needs.
Tasmania Police Charity Trust 2026 Scholarship Recipients
Three TasTAFE learners have been named as recipients of the Tasmania Police Charity Trust Scholarship for 2026. The Scholarship is an initiative that provides financial assistance to TasTAFE learners to help meet the costs of tertiary study.
Partnership helping migrants STEP into hospitality careers
Six women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds have successfully graduated from a program designed to support people into hospitality roles in Northern Tasmania.
Celebrating 28 years of dedicated service to Tasmania’s VET sector
TasTAFE’s Education Manager Plumbing Trades and Built Environment, Mark Geeves is retiring after 28-years of dedicated service to Tasmania’s vocational and education sector.
Building a Skilled Hospitality Workforce with Fee Free TAFE
Tasmania’s hospitality sector is a cornerstone of our visitor economy and regional communities, yet it isn’t immune to challenges - particularly in attracting, retaining and training a skilled workforce.