Infrastructure & Equipment

Modern facilities and industry-standard equipment will position TAFE campuses to deliver the world-class training Australia's economy demands.

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Students working at computer workstations in a modern TAFE campus atrium with tiered wooden seating

It’s Time for TAFE to Shine

As student numbers surged under Free TAFE, only 7.3% of staff reported a budget increase in the past two years. Any investment will be transformative for campuses that desperately need upgrades, creating an enormous opportunity for real positive impact.

TAFE workers have told us exactly what they need:

45% say teaching and training equipment is ready for an upgrade
39% say building structures need investment
41% say IT equipment needs modernising
48% report fewer courses on offer than two years ago

The Digital Divide

More than 71% of TAFE teachers say digital skills support needs improvement. Investing in IT infrastructure will ensure TAFE keeps pace with the digital demands of modern industry.

“We have 18 computers for 152 students. With proper investment, we could give every student the digital access they need to succeed.”

— Anonymous TAFE Teacher, New South Wales

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The Investment We Need

To bring TAFE infrastructure up to standard, governments must:

Deliver a national capital works and equipment programme
Establish recurrent funding for equipment upgrades
Set minimum infrastructure benchmarks for all campuses
Provide dedicated campus expansion funding for growing enrolments

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