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The New England Institute of TAFE is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that is recognised throughout the New England and North West of New South Wales as the most important and significant provider of vocational education and training in the region.

The Armidale Campus specialises in agriculture, animal care, automotive, business administration, childcare, building & construction, horse industry, arts & graphic design, fitness, information technology (including multimedia), manufacturing & engineering, tertiary preparation , biological science, multimedia, massage therapy, tourism, travel and hospitality.

TAFE NSW - New England Institute (NEI) qualifications are highly regarded internationally. A large number of New England Institute courses also give you advanced standing toward a university degree. New England Institute has agreements with a number of Australian universities which give students recognition for their studies.

New England Institute offers educational flexibility and choice in an educational environment that is straightforward and easy to adapt to. Our dedicated teachers take a practical approach to helping students discover and achieve their own potential, and students are strongly encouraged to try new things and face challenges. NEI students find their qualifications give them a competitive edge in the workplace as well as a great deal of personal satisfaction through the enjoyment of their studies and the friendships they make on campus.

Our focus is on customer service, keeping in mind that lifelong learning is one of the keys to personal growth. Our staff are all skilled professionals who have excellent technical skills and who have been given extensive training in modern learning and assessment techniques. A range of support options enhance our excellent teaching. We have modern libraries, active student associations, support for people with disabilities and a unit dedicated to providing opportunities for indigenous Australians.

TAFE Armidale provides:

Modern technology for that competitive edge with comfortable and modern classrooms, workshops, study rooms and laboratories.

Access to a range of up-to-date learning materials including modern libraries with internet access, on-line catalogues and access to electronic databases.

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TESTIMONIAL

After moving to Armidale in 1965, Dr Arthur Rickards, Managing Director of the Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) has helped to change the face of the Australian and International Beef Industry. As the world leader in Livestock Information Systems, the Institute is an example of a successful global business operating from Armidale which has become one of the largest employers in the city outside government.

ABRI conducts research and consults to public and private organisations and provides managerial services and information to primary producers, with special emphasis on the needs of livestock industries. It offers a wide range of agribusiness information services including comprehensive breed register software that meets the needs of modern livestock producers. The ABRI register is used by 100 breed associations worldwide with over 35 million animals recorded on its database covering 8 different animal species.

"Whether you run a small or large international business, Armidale offers the necessary business infrastructure together with an enviable lifestyle that many people long for," Dr Rickards says.

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