Farewell to Greg Poetschka, Regional Manager, Training Services NSW, New England region

27 June 2017

After a career spanning over 40 years in the NSW public service, one of our Regional Manager's, Greg Poetschka, is soon to say farewell. Greg will finish in his role as a Regional Manager in July.

Strategy to expand NSW Council's skill base

23 June 2017

The NSW Government has committed $5 million to develop a strategy aimed at improving the skills of local government workers and, at the same time, increase job opportunities in local councils for apprentices and trainees.

Training Services NSW Executives visit the Hunter, Central Coast and Newcastle regions

23 June 2017

Senior representatives from Training Services NSW toured parts of the Hunter, Central Coast and Newcastle regions on 25 and 26 May to meet with agencies and organisations who are supporting education, skills and employment in the area.

Top students name at the 2017 NSW Training Awards - Riverina

13 June 2017

Samuel McGruer from Brungle and Madison Coelli from Leeton have taken out the top honours at the 2017 NSW Training Awards – Riverina. Samuel was named local Apprentice of the Year while Madison claimed the local Trainee of the Year Award at the awards ceremony last week.

Careers Australia Education Institute Pty Ltd

2 June 2017

Training Services NSW is aware that Careers Australia Education Institute Pty Ltd (Careers Australia) has entered into voluntary administration. The company has stopped delivering all courses. Careers Australia is not a Smart and Skilled provider, and assistance to affected students is being offered by TAFE Directors Australia (TDA).

Refugee Employment Support Program provider announced

29 May 2017

The NSW Government has announced a major step forward in its commitment to helping refugees find sustainable and meaningful employment as part of its $22 million Refugee Employment Support Program.

Version 3 of the NSW Skills List released

26 May 2017

As of this version (v3.0-2017), we have introduced new formats for both the NSW Skills List and the Smart and Skilled: Prices, Fees and Subsidies schedule.

Updated Smart and Skilled Fee Administration Policy 2017 now available

26 May 2017

Version 1.3 of the Smart and Skilled Fee Administration Policy 2017 has been released.

2017 NSW Training Awards Organisation Finalists

25 May 2017

The NSW Training Awards is happy to announce the 2017 Organisation Award Finalists.

People with Disabilities in Construction Training on Central Coast

17 May 2017

Smart and Skilled provider Construction Trade Qualifications (CTQ) Pty Ltd, with the support of our Hunter and Central Coast office, is partnering with Employment Service Provider, Castle Personnel, and local contractors to provide training in Certificate II in Construction. With a 100% retention rate, all students are on track to complete their course requirements and graduate at the end of May.

North Coast Floods - from heartbreak to heart starter

17 May 2017

Following the recent floods in Northern NSW, our Training Services NSW team located in Lismore has been helping the community to move forward, and assisting employers of apprentices and trainees with the difficulties they have encountered with training.

Spotlight on Illawarra region - senior representatives visit

9 May 2017

Senior representatives from Training Services NSW toured parts of the Illawarra region on 27 and 28 April to meet with agencies and organisations who are supporting education, skills and employment in the region.

New job guides available to help you choose your training

5 May 2017

Wondering what training you need to get the job you want? Or are you a careers advisor? Our job guides can assist you with jobs that have government-subsidised qualifications available under Smart and Skilled.

Over 100 job guides are now available. Read them to get an understanding of the qualifications required, what the job involves, the industries you could work in, job prospects and pay.

New Training Services NSW Assistance phone number

4 May 2017

We have a new central number for customer assistance 1300 772 104, or if you are calling from overseas +61 2 8267 7770.

Training Services NSW executives visit Broken Hill

28 April 2017

Senior executives from Training Services NSW visited Broken Hill on 23 and 24 March to meet with local partner agencies and organisations in the surrounding districts.

New Transport Concession Entitlement Card for apprentices and trainees

29 March 2017

If you are a NSW apprentice or new-entrant trainee, there is a new proof of entitlement card for public transport concession fares. The Transport Concession Entitlement Card is replacing the Indentured Apprentice/Trainee NSW Transport Concession Card. You need to apply for the new card before 30th June 2017.

Donna Colombini, the 2016 NSW Training Awards VET Teacher/Trainer winner shares her story.

15 March 2017

Donna started as an apprentice and today she’s a remarkable and inspiring teacher who is always looking for opportunities to engage her students in innovative training of exceptional quality.

In Memory: Bert Evans, AO

7 March 2017

The vocational education and training sector has lost a passionate advocate with the recent passing of Bert Evans.