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Technology Information For TAFE Students @ CHEC

Technology Information For TAFE Students @ CHEC

If you are a TAFE student studying at the Coffs Harbour Education Campus, this is the information about technology at this particular campus.

The Technology Service Desk provides support for various technologies and computer systems while also having a wide range of portable equipment available for loan e.g. laptops, cameras, recorders and projectors at the Coffs Harbour Education Campus.

Service Desk Opening Hours & Contacts

TAFE Login Account password changes are also performed by staff in TAFE Student Central Admin (G.LG.7) or TAFENSW Service Desk (131 601)

There are two main computer accounts you require to be able to login (they have SEPARATE usernames/passwords):

  1. CHEC Lab Login Account (1st login for on-campus lab computers + print/copy/scan), e.g. jsmith600

    1. Generally, within 48 hours of completing enrolment in a TAFE course at CHEC, you will be able to access the computer resources at the Coffs Harbour Education Campus.

  2. TAFE Login Account (2nd login for Email/WiFi/Student Hub/Moodle/TAFE Digital/TAFE Laptops & TAFE Labs), e.g. john.smithville1

    1. Created as your enrolment has been completed

 

If you have forgotten your username or password

  1. CHEC Lab Login Account - please contact the CHEC Service Desk, see Service Desk Opening Hours & Contacts

  2. TAFE Login Account

    1. Go to https://my.tafensw.edu.au, click on Forgot your password? and follow the prompts

    2. Visit TAFE Student Central Admin (G.LG.7) or Library (E Block Level 1) or call Student Technology Service Desk on 131 601

Accounts/Access is strictly only for study purposes + only while you are currently enrolled (your account access will/can be automatically removed without warning based on this)

To connect to campus-wide free WiFi; TAFENSW Wireless - Step By Step Instructions from your personal device.

Extra Information: Connect to Staff & Student Wireless (TAFENSW)

This setup will allow you to access WiFi at any TAFE campus.

You can’t use your temporary TAFE password, you would have changed the one issued to you via https://my.tafensw.edu.au first.

Sign In

  1. Click anywhere on the screen

  2. Type in your CHEC Lab Login Account details e.g. xxxxx600

  3. Click on the arrow button

Sign Out (Log Off)

This ensures that it has logged off correctly and you can login to another computer

  1. Make sure all programs/windows are closed

  2. Hold CTRL + ALT + DELETE on the keyboard

  3. Click on the Sign Out option

  4. Wait until the screen appears with the date & time before leaving the computer

Specialist Lab Sign In & TAFE Laptops

There are also several specialist computer labs at CHEC (A.1.12, A.1.16/13, A.1.5, A.G.5, I.G.13 & S.G.6) that you use your TAFE Login Account details e.g. john.smithville1@studytafensw.edu.au

To find out where the computers are located, what hours they are available, plus how to print/copy/scan and what software is installed, please visit;

Also see TAFENSW Student Readiness site.

Student Hub (Portal)

The Student Hub allows you to access your student email, eLearning resources and enrolment.

  1. https://my.tafensw.edu.au

  2. Type your TAFE Account details e.g. john.smithville1

  3. Click on the Log In button

  4. Click on Agree to the Terms of Use

  5. Approve your sign-in request via the PingID on your phone. If you haven't setup select Enrol for MFA and follow the prompts. More step-by-step information can be found Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) - TAFE NSW

Email

From the Student Hub Portal (https://my.tafensw.edu.au), click on the Email, O365 & Teams link

What is my email address? 

  • It is your TAFE Login Account username followed by @studytafensw.edu.au e.g. john.smithville1@studytafensw.edu.au

Depending on your course, it MAY involve using one of these platforms; your teacher will advise.

NOTE: May require extra details/access codes to use after you login. THESE ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FROM YOUR TEACHER.

You may need to approve your sign-in request via the PingID on your phone. If you haven't setup select Enrol for MFA and follow the prompts. More step-by-step information can be found Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) - TAFE NSW

 

TAFE Digital Campus

Full Guide

1.     https://www.studytafensw.edu.au/

2.     Type your TAFE Account details

3. Click on TAFE Digital Campus (TDC)

Moodle

Full Guide

1.     Access Student Hub and select the Moodle version recommended by your teacher

2.    Enter Enrolment Key provided by your teacher

NOTE: Alternatively, use a direct link provided by your teacher

You have access to multiple places to store your files and this is a summary of where you should;

What

Purpose

Accessible

One Drive

Your files are stored in the Cloud.

Anywhere with an Internet connection

How To Use One Drive

U Drive

This location is where you can save your files and login to any computer on-campus and see them, 1GB limit

CHEC Lab Computer

REMINDER: 

  • It’s your responsibility to make regular backups of all your files

  • USB and External Hard Drives are only to be used as a backup location (second copy) or a temporary transfer method

  • Access & Accounts are strictly only for study purposes + only while you are currently enrolled (your account access will/can be automatically removed without warning based on this)

Enrolled TAFE students can access free Microsoft Office for use on their home devices (up to 5 devices desktop, laptops & tablets).

  1. Visit http://Office.com > Sign In with your TAFE Account Username with @studytafensw.edu.au e.g. john.smithville1@studytafensw.edu.au

  2. Click the Install Office drop-down menu button > select Premium Office Apps

  3. After the Office 365 installer has been downloaded, open the installer and follow the step-by-step instructions to install it. (You can find the Installer/Setup Wizard in your Downloads folder)

More detailed information is available in the full guide.

You may need to approve your sign-in request via the PingID on your phone. If you haven't setup select Enrol for MFA and follow the prompts. More step-by-step information can be found Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) - TAFE NSW

There is some equipment on-campus that you can borrow to assist with your studies. Where & what equipment can I borrow?

Printable Copy (updated January 2026):

Two Logins & Two Technology Service Desks (updated January 2026):