IMPORTANT UPDATES

Updated 9:45 am 25 March 2020

Update for students about coronavirus (COVID-19)

Over the last few days, we have been introducing a range of proactive measures to limit the impact of COVID-19 and support you in continuing your study. At the same time, we are continually evaluating our approaches to ensure your safety and wellbeing. 

With these considerations in mind, TAFE NSW is pausing all training and educational delivery starting Monday 30 March.

What you need to know about the temporary pause

During the temporary pause, our teaching teams will be working to get everything ready for classes to recommence on 27 April. 

There will be some exceptions to the pause. This includes delivery of training for critical skills areas, such as aged care and enrolled nursing for students who are due to complete before the end of term 1 and wish to do so.

If this applies to you, your teacher will work directly with you to ensure you can complete your assessments, graduate and use your skills to support the community.

From 27 April, TAFE NSW will re-commence delivery to students through connected and blended delivery. This may include face to face delivery where necessary and where adequate social distancing measures can be implemented.

Teachers will discuss arrangements directly with their students over the next few weeks.

Campuses are open

Our campuses will remain open and we will continue to provide the following support:

• Childcare centres
• Counselling
• Disability services
• Aboriginal support
• International support
• Student associations

Libraries will be closed to the general public, but will continue to be open to support students. Social distancing will be in place.

Australian Government advice

The Australian Government has provided a daily COVID-19 health alert including:

• travel restrictions
• mandatory isolation periods
• symptoms and how to get tested
• resources in other languages.

TAFE NSW operations

Answers to your frequently asked questions about TAFE NSW operations:

Is TAFE NSW open?

TAFE NSW campuses are open. However, we have temporarily paused  all training and educational delivery starting Monday 30 March.

Our campuses will remain open and we will continue to provide the following support:

• Childcare centres
• Counselling
• Disability services
• Aboriginal support
• International support
• Student associations

Libraries will be closed to the general public, but will continue to be open to support students. Social distancing will be in place.