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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.
Capable, compliant, learner-focused RTO: TasTAFE achieves re-registration for a further 7 years
TasTAFE has achieved an excellent result from its March 2026 audit by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), reaffirming its position as Tasmania’s trusted public provider of nationally recognised training and qualifications.
Certificate II in Plumbing offers pipeline to rewarding career
TasTAFE’s Certificate II in Plumbing pre-apprenticeship course is building skills and helping graduates secure apprenticeships.
Delivering training outcomes to regional learners
Regional learners in the State’s Southeast are benefiting from increased accessibility to vocational education and training – thanks to a partnership between TasTAFE and Business and Employment Southeast Tasmania Inc (BEST).
Canvas cyber incident involving TasTAFE data
On 2 May 2026, Instructure reported a cyber security incident affecting its Canvas Learning Management System, which is used globally by education providers.
TasTAFE and MPAT appoint new Industry Engagement Officer
TasTAFE and the Master Plumbers Association Tasmania (MPAT) have appointed Stacey Joseph to its Industry Engagement Officer role to improve outcomes for plumbing learners by strengthening the connection between TasTAFE training and industry needs.
Tasmanian chef Paul Foreman is helping to nurture the next generation of TasTAFE cookery apprentices
Chef, restaurateur, caterer, consultant, mentor, MC – Tasmanian hospitality leader Paul Foreman wears plenty of hats these days. But how does an experienced professional like Paul feel about training the next generation of Tasmanian chefs? How can TasTAFE and industry work together to promote better outcomes in the profession he loves?
From the TasTAFE metals workshops to an apprenticeship with Incat, Jai is making the most of his opportunities
TasTAFE graduate Jai Scoles completed a Certificate II in Engineering Pathways via Fee Free TAFE in 2025. Now he has an apprenticeship as a mechanical fitter with Incat, helping to build their iconic aluminium vessels for Tasmanian, interstate and overseas maritime markets.
TasTAFE partnership kickstarts cooking careers
A partnership between TasTAFE and the Glenorchy Jobs Hub is kickstarting the hospitality and cooking ambitions of Glenorchy jobseekers.
TasTAFE celebrates International Women’s Day 2026
TasTAFE celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026 across the state with events held in Hobart, Launceston and Devonport.