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INFORMATION GUIDE

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Narromine Road Campus

1TAFE WESTERN DUBBO COLLEGE INFORMATION GUIDE

MESSAGE FROM COLLEGE ADMINISTRATOR

Since 1954 Dubbo College has continued to excel with the academic achievements of its students who have the opportunity to study in over 180 different courses from Statement of Attainment to Diploma level courses with 8000 students enrolling in Dubbo during 2012. Graduates of the Dubbo College have the enviable reputation for receiving many local, regional, state, national and international awards for academic excellence.

Dubbo TAFE College operates over three sites:

• Myall Street Campus provides educational delivery in the areas of Vocational Access, Accounting, Business & Management, Information Technology, Fine Arts, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Tourism and Hospitality, Metal Fabrication, Welding, Fitting and Machining, Carpentry and Joinery, Panel Beating and Spray Painting. The Yarradamarra Centre provides courses in Visual and Performing Arts, Music Industry Foundation and Aboriginal Cultural Awareness.

• Fitzroy Street Campus offers courses in Children’s Services, Welfare, Nursing and Aged Care.

• Narromine Road Campus offers courses in Horticulture, Agriculture, Animal Studies, Sheep and Wool, Agribusiness and Mining. It also offers courses in Light and Heavy Vehicles, Road Transport, Heavy Vehicle Mobile Plant and Earthmoving.

Dubbo College also delivers TAFE Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses to schools in Dubbo and the surrounding districts. Courses include Accounting, Beauty Therapy, Automotive, Electrotechnology, Children’s Services, Hairdressing and Animal Care.

To support this delivery, the College provides over 500 personnel including teachers, librarians, counsellors, disability consultants, Aboriginal consultants, Outreach coordinators, administrative, class and operational staff. The dedication of these staff members has continued to contribute to the outstanding success of the students of the Dubbo College.

This guide has been developed for students with important information that will assist you whilst you undertake your studies here at Dubbo College.

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BEN HOUGHTON—2012 MOST OUTSTANDING GRADUATING STUDENT

Ben has excelled in his career at the highest level by winning a gold medal and ‘Best of Nation’

gaining the highest score of all Australians, across all competitions at the WorldSkills competition

in London last year. He also completed his Electrical Trade apprenticeship at Dubbo College in

December 2011 and is now a Qualified Electrical Supervisor.

“Going to TAFE is the best way—it opens so many doors and possibilities” Ben said.

“The training that TAFE has provided has given me the confidence and credibility to seek

opportunities not only at a national level, but internationally as well.”

Ben said, “I always wanted to be the best I could when i started my apprenticeship and I realised

that it would be necessary to work hard for the four years of the apprenticeship, fortunately I have

had a great employer, TAFE teacher

and fantastic support from my

parents. I am not only grateful for

the support that I received during

my apprenticeship but also for the

acknowledgement that I received for

my achievements.”

David Arnold, Ben’s nominating

teacher said, “His knowledge and

understanding of the apprenticeship

and vocational training systems

has enabled him to achieve at the

highest level. He has become a role

model for the electrical industry by

assisting in the skill development

of apprentices and promoting

the trade.” Ben is a valued team

member at AKE Electrical and Data

in Dubbo. He hopes to build on

his knowledge and skills that will

enable him to develop a career

to contribute to a sustainable

electrical industry. He is still

associated with WorldSkills, training

national competitors, and was

invited to judge the 2012 National

competition.

www.wit.tafensw.edu.au


Dubbo College — Myall Street Campus

Myall Street Campus Locations

A Administration / Library B Canteen / Student Amenities C Business Admin / I.T. D Pre-Vocational Studies E Hair & Beauty / Electrical F Fine Arts & Media G Gardener H Vehicle Trades I Electrical J Stores K Beauty L Foundation Studies / Business M Tourism & Hospitality N Kiln Q Stores S Building T Ceramics U Central West Trade College V Institute Offices W Welding X Building Y Yarradamarra

Head Teachers

Vocational Access (VA)

Foundation Studies Anne Shortis (02) 6883 3619 Pre Vocational Studies Cathy Zajac (02) 6883 3448

Aboriginal Education & Training Unit (AETU)

Yarradamarra Connie Ah See (02) 6883 3654

Business, Arts & Information Technology (BA&IT)

Fine Arts Mary Dorahy (02) 6883 3680 Management & IT David Haywood (02) 6883 3627 Office Administration Mary Northcote (02) 6883 3467

Community Services, Health, Tourism & Recreation (CSHT&R)

Hair & Beauty Robyn Mawbey (02) 6883 3484 Tourism & Hospitality Gemma Thurgate (02) 6883 3600

Manufacturing, Engineering, Construction & Transport (MEC&T)

Building & Construction Dennis Wilson (02) 6883 3650 Electrical David Arnold (02) 6883 3464 Vehicle Trades Peter Allen (02) 6883 3477 Welding Ron Almond (02) 6883 3480

TAFE Administration

Phone: 02 6883 3444 Fax: 02 6883 3466


A Administration / Library B Canteen / Student Amenities C Business Admin / I.T. D Pre-Vocational Studies E Hair & Beauty / Electrical F Fine Arts & Media G Gardener H Vehicle Trades I Electrical J Stores K Beauty L Foundation Studies / Business M Tourism & Hospitality N Kiln Q Stores R Vacant S Building T Ceramics U Central West Trade College V Institute Offices W Welding X Building Y Yarradamarra Z Sub Station

HEAD TEACHERS

VOCATIONAL ACCESS (VA)

Foundation Studies: Anne Shortis 02 6883 3619

Pre Vocational Studies: Cathy Zajac 02 6883 3448

ABORIGINAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING UNIT (AETU)

Yarradamarra/IPROWD: Connie Ah See 02 6883 3654

BUSINESS, ARTS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (BA&IT)

Fine Arts: Vicki Vance 02 6883 3680

Management: Leona Mills 02 6883 3446

Information Technology: Ben Kirkness 02 6883 3478

Business Administration: Mary Northcote 02 6883 3467

COMMUNITY SERVICES, HEALTH, TOURISM AND RECREATION (CSHT&R)

Hair and Beauty: Robyn Mawbey 02 6883 3484

Tourism and Hospitality: Gemma Thurgate 02 6883 3600

MANUFACTURING, ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION AND TRANSPORT (MEC&T)

Building and Construction: Adrian Flipo 02 6883 3650

Electrical: Nickolas Mastrangeli 02 6883 3464

Spray Painting: Peter Allen 02 6883 3477

Panel Beating: Greg Egan 02 6883 3474

Welding: Ron Almond 02 6883 3480

DUBBO COLLEGE—MYALL STREET CAMPUS


College Administration

T: 02 6883 3444

F: 02 6883 3466

A Administration/Library

B Cafe, Careers and Counselling

C1 Business Administration

C2 Information Technology

D Pre-Vocational Studies

E1 Hair and Beauty

E2 Electrical

F Fine Arts and Media Studies

G Grounds

H Vehicle Trades

I Electrical

J Stores

K Beauty Therapy

L1 Foundation Studies

L2 Management

M Tourism and Hospitality

N Kiln

Q Stores

R Vacant

S Building Trades

T Ceramics

U IPROWD

V Central West Trade College

W Welding Trades

X Construction Trades

Y Yarradamarra Centre

Z Sub Station

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Dubbo College — Fitzroy Street Campus

Community Services, Health, Tourism & Recreation (CSHT&R) - Head Teachers

Children’s Services Katherine Lance (02) 6885 7521 Nursing Elizabeth Shuttle (02) 6885 7569 Welfare David Smith (02) 6885 7525

TAFE Administration

Phone: 02 6885 7500 Fax: 02 6885 7519

Fitzroy Street Campus Locations

A DEC - ICT Unit B Campus Administration, Offices & CSHTR Business Unit C Children’s Services & Hospitality D Nursing, Welfare & Computer Room E ICT Stores F Textiles & Nursing

HEAD TEACHERS

COMMUNITY SERVICES, HEALTH, TOURISM AND RECREATION (CSHT&R)

Children’s Services: Katherine Lance 02 6885 7521

Nursing/Aged Care: Elizabeth Shuttle 02 6885 7567

Welfare: Karen Hyland 02 6885 7530

DUBBO COLLEGE—FITZROY STREET CAMPUS

Fitzroy Street Campus Locations

College Administration

T: 02 6885 7500

F: 02 6885 7519

A DEC—ICT Unit

B Administration, Offices and

Teaching

C Children’s Services and Hospitality

D Nursing, Welfare and Computer

Room

E ICT Stores

F Nursing



HEAD TEACHERS

PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND NATURAL RESOURCES (PINR)

Agriculture: Geoff Bastian 02 6841 9703

Horticulture: Rob Swords 02 6393 2682

Animal Studies: Rachel Milne 02 6841 9712

Shearing and Wool: Ben Watts 02 6841 9705

Agribusiness: Ian Chapman 02 6840 2123

Mining: Kirrily Rourke 02 6841 9704

MANUFACTURING, ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION AND TRANSPORT (MEC&T)

Heavy Vehicles: Brian Musgrove 02 6841 9737

Light Vehicles: Paul Chaseling 02 6841 9751

DUBBO COLLEGE—NARROMINE ROAD CAMPUS

Narromine Road Campus Locations

College Administration Block A

T: 02 6841 9720 F: 02 6841 9777 Block L T: 02 6841 9746 F: 02 6841 9749 Block N T: 02 6841 9705

F: 02 6841 9776

A PINR Offices and Lecture Rooms

B PINR Offices and Computer Room

C Sheep and Wool

D Machinery Shed

E Lecture Room, Toilets and Office

F Offices (PINR)

G Animal Studies

H Glass House

J Animal Studies

K Horse Sheds

L Transport (Heavy and Light Vehicles)

M Wash Bay and Storage

N Student Services and

Administration

O Storage Sheds

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

APPLYING AND ENROLLING

To enrol in a TAFE course, students need to attend the college during the enrolment period or enrol online at http://www.wit.tafensw.edu.au

To enrol at the College, you will need to complete an online enrolment and pay the TAFE NSW fee, unless you qualify for an exemption or concession or the course you enrol in is exempt from fees. There is no fee exemption for commercial courses. Your enrolment is not complete and you are not entitled to attend class until you have either paid the TAFE NSW fee, been exempted from the fee, or paid the concession fee (if you are a Government benefit recipient.

Fees for 2013 Full year Half Year

Advanced Diploma $1720 $860

Diploma $1432 $716

Certificate IV $1078 $539

Certificate III $793 $396

Certificate II $506 $253

Certificate I $506 $253

Apprenticeships/Trainees $478 $239

Concession $100

VET FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible full fee paying students to pay for all or part of their tuition costs for certain VET courses delivered by TAFE Western. Only certiain Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma courses are eligible for VET FEE-HELP and are marked on our website. VET FEE-HELP is part of the Australian Government’s Higher Education Loan Program (HELP).

PAYMENT METHODS

TAFE NSW has a policy of cashless enrolments at all times, and Colleges will NOT accept cash as a means of paying the TAFE NSW fee, or any other course-related charges. You can pay the TAFE NSW fee by credit card (Visa or Mastercard), EFTPOS, cheque or money order made payable to TAFE NSW.

FLEXIBLE LEARNING

Flexible learning options are designed to give students a degree of flexibility in what is studied, the types of skills that can be developed and how learning is assessed. It provides students with an opportunity to learn about and develop employability skills and abilities and to select a course that relates to their interests and experiences.



RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

TAFE Western recognises the skills and knowledge that you may have gained through previous studies, work and life experiences. When you commence your TAFE NSW course, the skills that you have learnt can be taken into consideration. We call this Recognition. Recognition for a unit of competency means you get advanced standing and will not have to study this unit of competency in your present course of enrolment.

TAFE Western also offers a customised and flexible recognition program for indivuals or employers in trade industries. The Fast Track Recognition Service will benefit you if you have been working in the specific industry for a minmum of four years, and have gained skills on the job, but have never had a formal qualification. For further information regarding the Fast Track Recognition Services, please call Julie Dominiak on 02 6391 4056 or email [email protected].

RESULTS

You will receive a transcript of your Academic Record which lists all your results in your course to date, after your course/module/unit completion. Your results are posted to you in either July (for studies completed mid-year) or in January (for studies completed at the end of the year). Such Result Notices are posted to the address listed on your original enrolment form, unless you notify your campus of any change of address, or amend your contact details online via Student E-Services. Make sure that you keep copies of your transcripts to show employers because, unlike the Testamur, they show the names of all of the modules and/or units of competency you have enrolled in and the results you have achieved.

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

When you signed and dated your enrolment form or enrolled online you agreed ‘to abide by TAFE NSW policies, instructions and rules’ and you confirmed the accuracy of the information that you supplied. As a student of TAFE NSW Western Institute you have a right to study, learn and develop your skills in a safe, healthy and supportive educational and social environment. As a student you also have certain responsibilities to your fellow students and Teachers. For more information on Student Regulations (breaches of discipline), Students’ Rights and Responsibilities, Student Responsibilities in Workplace Placement and OH&S Student Responsibilities, go to: www.wit.tafensw.edu.au/student-services/student-guide/commencing-your-course/breaches-rights-and-responsibilities.

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STUDENT E-SERVICES (SES)

Once you become a student in TAFE Western you will be able to gain access to your personal student’s account in the TAFE NSW Student e-Services system. Through the SeS Internet service you will be able to:

• view your personal details, enrolment details and module/unit results;

• change your contact details;

• request a transcript of your results;

• view notifications and calendar information such as scheduled TAFE NSW Final Examinations.

To register or login, please go to: www.tafensw.edu.au/eservices.

TAFECARD

The TAFEcard is the student identity card and campus services card for TAFE NSW. It shows your photograph, name and student number. To get your TAFEcard, you’ll need to have your photo taken when you first enrol at TAFE.

You should carry your TAFEcard whenevr you are on the College premises. You will need it in order to use College facilities and to prove your identity. You must produce your TAFEcard for identification when sitting for TAFE NSW Final Examinations. Getting your TAFEcard is part of the enrolment process and when you have received your TAFEcard, your enrolment is complete. Please keep your card in a safe place as replacements will cost $20.

LIBRARY

All enrolled students are eligible to borrow from our libraries. Your TAFEcard is a library card and it automatically gives you borrowing privileges for the whole TAFE NSW network of more than 100 libraries. You can find out where resources are held by viewing the shared catalogue of more than 1.8 million items.

STUDENT ASSOCIATION

To join the Student Association, please see Administration at the Myall St Campus. For $10 you will receive a bag containing stationery items and accessories, as well as a Discount Guide containing special discounts at local businesses for all TAFE Student Association Members. Your membership fee goes towards improving student facilities to enhance your TAFE learning experience.



EVACUATIONS

As students of the TAFE NSW Western Institute, it is important that you are familiar with the Emergency Evacuation Procedures for your College. Displayed on notice boards throughout the College are the Emergency Evacuation Plans relevant to the building. Get to know these maps and recognise the EXIT points and relevant evacuation points. This way, if there is an EMERGENCY at the College you will know what to do and how to evacuate the building safely.

SMOKING

All TAFE NSW enclosed areas such as classrooms, workshops, laboratories, the library or canteen are designated as non-smoking. Smoking is not permitted within 10 metres of any door or window. Please respect the rights of your fellow students and TAFE staff.

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COLLEGE STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

DUBBO COLLEGE CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICERS

Myall Street

VA Foundation Studies Maxine Benwell 02 6883 3693

VA Prevocational Studies Christine Whitfield 02 6883 3685

AETU Yarradamarra Tim Skewpeck 02 6883 3458

BAIT Business Administration Suzie McMartin 02 6883 3454

BAIT Fine Arts Sharyn Kellner 02 6883 3458

BAIT Management / IT Kelly Jennar 02 6883 3479

CSHTR Hair & Beauty Donna Alderton 02 6883 3689

CSHTR Tourism & Hopitality Donna Alderton 02 6883 3610

MECAT Building & Construction Jane Green 02 6883 3490

MECAT Electrical Christine Whitfield 02 6883 3494

MECAT Welding Jane Green 02 6883 3486

Fitzroy Street

CSHTR All Nursing, Welfare, Aged Sue Bastian or 02 6885 7528 or Care and Community Services Virginia Edwards 02 6885 7563

Narromine Road

PINR Agriculture Suzie McMartin 02 6841 9702

PINR Agriculture Sharyn Kellner 02 6841 9720

PINR Animal Studies Colleen Wall 02 6841 9724

PINR Mining Colleen Wall 02 6841 9724

PINR Agribusiness Corrine Cooper 02 6841 9701

PINR Shearing Karen Hall 02 6841 9705

MECAT Transport Narelle Kenny 02 6841 9746

MECAT Transport Jakkelyn Bogie 02 6841 9758

STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM

The Student Support Team is available at all three Campus locations to assist students. They are here to work with you to make sure you pick the right course and get the right support to succeed. If you need help or are struggling, thinking of dropping out or have any financial issues, please contact the administration section at your campus who will give you the details of the Student Support Team.



Sectional Administration Officers can direct you to specialist services such as Aboriginal Student Support Officer, Careers and Counselling Support, Student Disabilities Consultants, Outreach Coordinators, and learner support services such as reading, writing and numeracy skills. Teaching staff should be contacted to provide specialist technical information relevant to their specific discipline, and to give you advice about recognition of prior learning, articulation, course structures and career prospects.

ABORIGINAL STUDENT SUPPORT

Nicole AhSee on 02 6883 3442

Aboriginal students are supported to study successfully in all programs offered by TAFE Western. Our Aboriginal Student Support Officers provide advice and support for students and can tailor TAFE courses to the specific needs of Aboriginal students. They also work within communities to provide the best possible education and training options.

CAREERS AND COUNSELLING SUPPORT

Jo Krause on 02 6883 3417 or Mary Philpott on 02 6883 3416

TAFE Western students have access to a wide range of free confidential counselling services. TAFE Careers and Counselling Officers can assist students with career and course planning, study skills, course articulation and credit transfer, personal issues such as managing stress and financial matters.

DISABILITY CONSULTANTS

Cheryl Fitzpatrick on 02 6883 3421 or Barry Toole on 02 6883 3424

If you have a disability you can receive specialised assistance and support from our Specialist Disability Consultants, who ensure that people with a disability have equal access to education and training at our TAFE Western campuses.

OUTREACH COORDINATORS

Louise Norton on 02 6883 3487 or Corrie Taylor on 02 6883 3431

Outreach Coordinators work with Government, industry and local communities to identify the education and training needs of people across our Institute who may face barriers to accessing vocational education. These may include: geographical and social isolation, language and cultural factors (ethnic background and gender), financial hardship, a lacking of educational confidence, or a disability. Outreach programs are often an entry into other TAFE courses.

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TEMPORARY VISA HOLDERS

Tony Martin on 02 6883 3425

Temporary visa holders wishing to study in TAFE NSW are required to meet specific enrolment conditions and to pay applicable fees. Some temporary visa holders are exempt from payment of fees.

INDIGENOUS TUTORIAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT

1300 662 848

The Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Support Scheme is for Indigenous people enrolled in a Certificate III or above. If you would like support or assistance to successfully complete your course please enquire with your teacher, Aboriginal Coordinator or phone the above number.

TRANSLATING & INTERPRETING SERVICE

131 450

Professional interpreters can be arranged through the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National). TIS National provides a 24 hour, seven days a week, telephone interpreting service in over 130 languages and dialects. On-site interpreters can also be arranged by appointment. Website: www.immi.gov.au/tis

FOOD 4 THOUGHT CAFE

The Food 4 Thought Cafe is located at Block B at the Myall St Campus. It offers a large variety of hot and cold meals and snacks throughout the day as well as a range of soft drinks, juice, milk and coffee. Drink and snack vending machines are located throughout each Campus.

For all your catering needs please call Sue Thompson on 0497 194 529 or email [email protected]



COLLEGE INFORMATION

TRANSPORT

Bus

Ogdens Coaches now offers a bus service between Dubbo and Wellington and Dubbo and Narromine for students living in these areas. Buses leave each location at various times throughout the day and can drop you off at the Myall Street and Fitzroy Street Campuses. Services begin at 6:00am and run until 5:30pm. Unfortunately there is no bus service to the Narromine Road Campus at this time.

For further information and a full timetable of bus services:

• call Ogden Coaches on 02 6845 2800 or

• visit www.ogdenscoaches.com.au

Dubbo Buslines also offers a bus service to the Myall Street Campus via their North and East route. Students living in other areas of Dubbo can catch a bus to the CBD or Orana Mall where they can connect to the North and East bus. For further information and a full timetable of bus services:

• call Dubbo Buslines on 02 6882 2900 or

• visit www.dubbobuslines.com.au

Private Vehicles

Vehicle parking is permitted only in areas specified and NOT in grassed areas, internal access roads or staff parking areas. Students must park outside College grounds if all parking spaces are full. Bicycle racks are available.

Student parking at the Myall Street Campus is located opposite Block Y, between Blocks C and L and at Block S.

Student parking at the Fitzroy Street Campus is accessible via the gates in Fitzroy Street.

The Narromine Road Campus also has parking available for students near Block L and Block N.

Taxi

Dubbo Taxi’s can be contacted on 131 008.

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TAFE WESTERN CONNECT

TAFE Western Connect is the Western Institute’s new initiative that will increase the range of training opportunities available to people located in all our communities in Western NSW.

TAFE Western Connect will provide an ‘umbrella service’ that will link, cordinate and promote our mobile, flexible and on-line delivery services and our introductory programs to provide students with an increased range of course and delivery options, especially for those learners who live outside our major centres.

TAFE Western Connect will delivery education and training that changes peoples’ lives by increasing the range of training opportunities across Western NSW, increasing assessibility to our current course offerings by using new technology and providing pathways for studens to employment and further training.

TAFE Western Connect will bring:

• more coordinated local training using mobile delivery units

• training delivered across colleges using video-conferencing network and connect classroom technology

• cutting edge satellite delivery, including what is presently delivered through Interactive Distance Learning (IDL)

• introductory ‘taster’ programs provided to local schools, including what we presently call ‘Taste of TAFE’

• an increased range of online courses

• an increase in support for our students

• an increase in training and support for our staff

• refurbishment of colleges to create friendlier learning environments.

The benefits to our customers include:

• access to training wherever they live

• access to training when it suits them

• more choices in the courses available to them

• training will provide pathways to qualifications and employment.

For futher information, please contact Merelyn Treanor, Educational Leader, Learning and Engagement on 02 6393 5351 or email [email protected]



MESSAGE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 17

Since January 2010, young people in NSW must complete Year 10 and then continue either full-time education or training, full-time paid employment or a combination of education, training and employment until at least the age of 17.

You could study a TAFE course at school. This could include taster programs, short courses and TAFE-delivered VET (TVET) courses. Completing Year 10 at school also opens up an exciting range of training options at TAFE Western for your future.

In some exceptional circumstances, you can apply to go to a TAFE campus to study a qualification equivalent to Year 10. You will need to discuss your options with your school’s careers advisor or principal, your parent or caregiver and a TAFE Counsellor.

Once you have completed Year 10 you can:

• stay at school and continue into Year 11

• take up an Apprenticeship or a traineeship

• enrol in a vocational qualification at TAFE or other approved education or training

• apply for a higher education course

• be in full-time paid work or

• do a combination of a number of these.

For more information about these changes and your options:

• NSW Department of Education & Training website: www.det.nsw.edu.au

• TAFE NSW website: www.tafensw.edu.au

• or by calling us on 1300 823 393.

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FURTHER INFORMATION

Call 1300 TAFE Western (1300 823 393)

Visit www.wit.tafensw.edu.au

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