For too long, NSW TAS teachers have been caught between the vision of a Circular Economy and the reality of departmental compliance. We know the challenge: you want students engaging in hands-on plastic recycling, but without specific vetting, equipment often fails the safety audit before it even reaches the workshop floor.
We’ve spent the last year working closely with the NSW TAS Senior Technical Advisor to ensure our equipment meets every one of their technical specifications. The result? A procurement pathway that turns departmental "red tape" into a green light for your STEM lab.
Engineering for Equipment Safety in Schools (ESIS)
We recognise that NSW school workshops operate under the most stringent safety standards in Australia. To meet these rigorous benchmarks, we have developed a dedicated NSW DoE Upgrade across our Zephyr Bros. classroom-ready machinery range.
These are not "off-the-shelf" hobbyist machines. Our NSW-spec units are specialised, risk-assessed systems engineered to conform strictly with Equipment Safety in Schools (ESIS) advice. When you order a NSW-spec workstation, you are receiving gear that is:
- Audit-ready - Designed to meet Departmental safety benchmarks.
- Risk-assessed - Built to mitigate the specific hazards identified in school environments.
- Purpose-built - Specialised hardware that exceeds standard hobbyist recycling kits.
Seamless procurement for SAMs and head teachers
We have streamlined our internal workflow to mirror the NSW Department of Education’s purchasing requirements, making the acquisition process a simple formality for your administration:
- Vetted supplier status - As a vetted vendor for TAS Machine Plant and Equipment, we eliminate the common roadblocks encountered in the vendor creation process.
- ESIS-compliant hardware - Our NSW-spec builds are designed for immediate integration into your workshop's existing Asset Register.
- The compliance pack - Every upgraded workstation is delivered with a comprehensive documentation suite, including Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) and risk assessments required to update your school’s WHS records instantly.
- Direct Australian support - We design, build, and support our equipment, right here, in Australia. You aren't dealing with a third-party importer; you’re working directly with the engineers who made this gear classroom-ready.
Practical STEM outcomes
This hardware provides a direct, hands-on link to the Design and Technology (7–10) and Industrial Technology (11–12) syllabuses.
It allows students to move past the theory of sustainability and engage with actual material technologies. It’s a practical addition to any STEM program that is fully compliant with NSW DoE workshop standards.
Stop filing risk waivers and start recycling. We accept official Purchase Orders and are ready to help your school get started.
