New England Institute of TAFE

New England Institute is the institute of TAFE NSW colleges serving the New England region of New South Wales. It has four faculties and 11 campuses. The largest of these campuses is in Tamworth.

About

The New England Institute lies across three beautiful areas of New South Wales. The Northern Tablelands is part of the Great Dividing Range as it sweeps northwards towards Queensland. To the east of the Tablelands lies the escarpment where high rainfall and rich volcanic soil help form the cool temperate rainforests. Some of these are World Heritage Areas and offer an extensive biodiversity. Fine wool and cattle bring wealth to the region. To the south, lie the slopes, where fertile soils, proud rivers and a temperate climate favour many agricultural pursuits. To the west lie the rich black soil plains - Australia's richest agriculture region.

The dynamic and versatile New England Institute has a reputation for using innovative methods, including web-enhanced learning, mixed mode and flexible delivery systems to deliver vocational education and training to sparsely populated areas.

The Institute services an area of more than 100,000 square kilometres in north-eastern NSW, from the beauty of the rugged mountain ranges to the vast plains. The Institute's provision of innovative educational opportunities reflects this geographic diversity, and includes the delivery of cotton courses on the plains, and outdoor recreational courses on the ranges.

A commitment to quality education and training is met by New England Institute as it services its 11 campuses through four faculties. The campuses range in size and diversity and are located in a range of environments from major regional centres to small rural townships. Students are given options on study methods, which helps them reach their goals.

Specialist student support services are provided throughout the Institute, ensuring that students are not disadvantaged and their educational progress is not impaired in any way.

New England Institute has been a driving force in many aspects of education and training on the state, national and international stage. The Institute continually reviews its programs, ensuring that it meets the demands of customers by providing quality educational and training facilities.

Campuses

The eleven campuses are in Tamworth, Armidale, Boggabilla, Coonabarabran, Glen Innes, Gunnedah, Inverell, Moree,Narrabri, Quirindi, Tenterfield

Faculties

The Institute's educational operations are managed by four Faculties:

Business and Creative Services (BACS)

The Business & Creative Services Faculty offers courses in the following areas: Business, Fashion, Fine Arts, Information Technology, Office Administration, Retail and Screen.

General Education and Equity Services (GEES)

The General Education & Equity Services Faculty offers courses in a range of specialist areas: Communication & Workplace Skills, Community & Disabilities Programs, Education Industry & Aboriginal Programs, English Language, Languages other than English, Women's Programs, Numeracy, Maths & Science, Tertiary Programs, English & Humanities and Vocational Literacy.

Human and Personal Services (HAPS)

The Human and Personal Services Faculty provides specialised facilities and innovative delivery - striving to help those who are dedicated to helping and serving others. Courses are offered in the following areas: Nursing, aged care, community services and children's services - all important in modern communities. Tourism and hospitality training for this booming sector where the emphasis is on current skills. The sciences - serious training for fun jobs. Biological science, massage therapy, recreation and interpretive guiding

Trades and Primary Industries (TPI)

The Trades and Primary Industries Faculty offers Pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship and post-trade training for the construction and transport industry Light vehicles, earthmoving and heavy transport courses using modern, computerised equipment and sophisticated engines Specialised facilities for teaching construction and plumbing and opportunities to progress through to building industry supervision Rural Skills Centres at Armidale and Moree

External links

* [http://www.newengland.tafensw.edu.au/ New England Institute website]

New England TAFE Faculties
* [http://www.newengland.tafensw.edu.au/faculty/bacs/ BACS Website]
* [http://www.newengland.tafensw.edu.au/faculty/gees/ GEES Website]
* [http://www.newengland.tafensw.edu.au/faculty/haps/ HAPS Website]
* [http://www.newengland.tafensw.edu.au/faculty/tpi/ TPI Website]

New England Campuses
* [http://www.newengland.tafensw.edu.au/location/armidale/ Armidale Campus website]
* [http://www.newengland.tafensw.edu.au/location/boggabilla/ Boggabilla Campus website]
* [http://www.newengland.tafensw.edu.au/location/coonabarabran/ Coonabarabran Campus website]
* [http://www.newengland.tafensw.edu.au/location/coonabarabran/ Coonabarabran Campus website]
* [http://www.newengland.tafensw.edu.au/location/glen_innes/ Glen Innes Campus website]
* [http://www.newengland.tafensw.edu.au/location/gunnedah/ Gunnedah Campus website]
* [http://www.newengland.tafensw.edu.au/location/inverell/ Inverell Campus website]
* [http://www.newengland.tafensw.edu.au/location/moree/ Moree Campus website]
* [http://www.newengland.tafensw.edu.au/location/narrabri/ Narrabri Campus website]
* [http://www.newengland.tafensw.edu.au/location/quirindi/ Quirindi Campus website]
* [http://www.newengland.tafensw.edu.au/location/tamworth/ Tamworth Campus website]
* [http://www.newengland.tafensw.edu.au/location/tenterfield/ Tenterfield Campus website]