The Industry Embedded TAFE Campuses project is creating a nationally scalable model for delivering vocational training directly within industry workplaces.
Designed to address training capacity constraints and workforce skills shortages, the project explores how TAFEs and industry can work together to provide learners with access to real-world environments, equipment and expertise.
Through national research, industry engagement, and practical insights from South Regional TAFE's partnership with RCR Engineering, the project will develop an Industry Embedded Campus Blueprint and Playbook. These resources will provide TAFEs across Australia with practical tools, templates and guidance to design, implement and sustain industry-embedded training models.
Key Features
- Industry-based training delivery within real workplace environments
- National research and case studies to identify best practice models
- A scalable Blueprint and Playbook for adoption across the TAFE network
- Strong collaboration between TAFEs, industry, government, and regional stakeholders
- Improved training capacity, learner outcomes, and workforce responsiveness
The project will support a more flexible, industry-connected vocational education system that can be replicated nationally to meet future workforce needs.
Why this project matters
Australia's TAFEs are facing increasing demand for skilled workers, particularly in regional areas and high-growth industries where access to training facilities can be limited. This project explores new ways of expanding training capacity by embedding TAFE delivery directly within industry environments, bringing learning closer to where skills are needed most.
By strengthening partnerships between TAFEs and industry, the project will help create more responsive, workplace-connected training that reflects real industry practices, technologies, and workforce requirements.
The resulting Industry Embedded Campus Blueprint and Playbook will provide a practical, nationally transferable model that supports TAFEs to deliver innovative training solutions, improve learner outcomes, and contribute to stronger regional economies and workforce development across Australia.
Project partners
This project is led by South Regional TAFE and brings together a collaborative network of TAFEs, industry partners, government agencies, and regional stakeholders committed to developing innovative, industry-connected training solutions.
TAFE and Education Partners
South Regional TAFE (Lead Organisation)
- North Metropolitan TAFE(opens in a new tab)
- South Metropolitan TAFE(opens in a new tab)
- Central Regional TAFE(opens in a new tab)
- North Regional TAFE(opens in a new tab)
Industry Partners
RCR Engineering(opens in a new tab)
Together, these partners bring expertise in vocational education, workforce development, industry engagement, and applied research to create a nationally scalable model for industry-embedded training delivery.
Looking ahead
Over the coming years, the project will continue to explore, test, and refine innovative approaches to industry-embedded training delivery. Insights gathered through research, stakeholder engagement and real-world implementation will inform the development of a nationally transferable Blueprint and Playbook for the TAFE sector.
By sharing proven models, practical tools and lessons learned, the project aims to support TAFEs across Australia to expand training capacity, strengthen industry partnerships and deliver workforce-ready skills in the environments where they are most needed.
Ultimately, this work will help shape a more flexible, industry-connected vocational education system that responds to evolving workforce demands and supports sustainable economic growth across regional and metropolitan communities.
About the project
To create a nationally scalable model for industry-embedded TAFE campuses that connects training directly with the workplace.
By strengthening partnerships between TAFEs and industry, we aim to expand training opportunities, improve learner outcomes, and build a skilled, future-ready workforce.
This project focuses on developing a nationally scalable model for delivering TAFE training directly within industry environments, creating stronger connections between education, workplaces and workforce needs.
Key focus areas include:
- Developing an Industry Embedded Campus Blueprint for national adoption.
- Identifying best-practice models through national research and case studies.
- Strengthening partnerships between TAFEs, industry, and government.
- Expanding training capacity in regional and industry-intensive locations.
- Improving learner outcomes through workplace-based learning experiences.
- Creating practical tools, templates, and resources to support implementation across the TAFE network.
Common questions
Industry Embedded TAFE Campuses is a model that delivers TAFE training directly within industry workplaces, giving students access to real-world learning environments and industry expertise. It aims to strengthen industry partnerships, expand training capacity, and create a scalable approach that can be adopted across the TAFE network.
As demand for skilled workers continues to grow, TAFEs are looking for innovative ways to expand training opportunities and respond to industry needs. This project explores how training can be delivered directly within workplaces, helping to increase capacity, strengthen industry partnerships, and provide learners with real-world experience.
By developing a nationally scalable model, the project will support TAFEs across Australia to deliver more flexible, industry-connected training that meets current and future workforce demands.
The project is led by South Regional TAFE and delivered in collaboration with TAFE, industry, government, and regional partners across Western Australia. Together, these organisations are contributing expertise, research and practical insights to develop a nationally scalable model for industry-embedded training delivery.
Key partners include:
- North Metropolitan TAFE
- South Metropolitan TAFE
- Central Regional TAFE
- North Regional TAFE
- RCR Engineering
- WA Department of Training and Workforce Development
- Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The project will run from June 2026 to December 2028, progressing through research, development and delivery of the Industry Embedded Campus Blueprint and Playbook.
Yes. The project is designed to develop a nationally transferable Blueprint and Playbook that can be adopted and adapted by TAFEs across Australia. Through collaboration with the National TAFE Network, the framework will provide practical guidance, tools and resources to support industry-embedded training delivery in different jurisdictions and industry settings.