News
TasTAFE Conservation students managing their own ecosystem
TasTAFE’s Conservation and Ecosystem Management (CEM) students have been getting their hands dirty recently at a Hobart reserve. Working at Gregson Avenue, New Town, the students are working alongside City of Hobart to learn first-hand about bushland conservation.
Cate Jones – Trainee of the Year
Cate Jones was recently named the Trainee of the Year at the 2023 Tasmanian training Awards.
Powering a Brighte future for women in energy
TasTAFE and Brighte, Australia’s leader in sustainable upgrades, have partnered to launch a scholarship program for eligible female electrical apprentices to train with TasTAFE.
2023 Tasmanian Training Award Winners
Five TasTAFE-trained students were big winners at the 2023 Tasmanian Training Awards.
Beau Malkin - WorldSkills 2023 Welding silver medallist
Former TasTAFE apprentice Beau Malkin recently earned a silver medal for welding at the WorldSkills Australia National Championships.
Cassie Burnett - WorldSkills 2023 Beauty Therapy silver medallist
Cassie Burnett was one of five Tasmanians to come in second place at the WorldSkills Australia National Championships, bringing home a silver medal in Beauty Therapy.
Emily Geard - WorldSkills 2023 Hairdressing silver medallist
Emily Geard recently took home the silver medal for hairdressing at the WorldSkills Australia National Championships for 2023.
Jess Bartles - WorldSkills 2023 Butchery silver medallist
Former TasTAFE apprentice, Jess Bartles, was recently awarded a silver medal after putting her Retail Butchery skills to the test at the WorldSkills Australia National Championships.
TasTAFE opens new Agricultural Training Centre of Excellence
TasTAFE has unveiled its Agricultural Training Centre of Excellence with an official opening of the facility at TasTAFE’s Freer Farm in Burnie on 18 September.
TasTAFE to work closely with Regional Jobs Hub Network
A new pilot program will see TasTAFE working more closely with regional employers and communities to meet local training needs.
TasTAFE apprentices win five medals at national championships
TasTAFE apprentices and former apprentices have excelled at the WorldSkills Australia National Championships, bringing home a five-medal haul.
High-Vis Army initiative continues to produce job-ready graduates
Tasmania’s civil construction workforce continues to grow, with another round of graduates recently completing the High-Vis Army Civil Construction Pre-Employment Program in Burnie.
TasTAFE developing next generation of trade trainers
21 Tasmanian industry specialists have recently begun their journey with TasTAFE to become fully qualified trainers. The Developing Industry Trainers Program is allowing industry experts in their field to learn the skills they need and be supported through a fully funded pathway to completing a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
11th Annual Natalia Pearn hairdressing competition
This week more than 50 of our talented hairdressing students competed in the 11th annual competitions at Alanvale.
TasTAFE’s finalists in the 2023 Tasmanian Training Awards
Congratulations to all of the TasTAFE students who have been selected as finalists for the 2023 Tasmanian Training Awards!