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The proposals outlined in this document arose from an extensive consultation process undertaken over several months in late 2007 following distribution of the discussion paper 'Exploring a new vision for TAFE NSW in the 21st Century'. They underpin commitments to deliver responsive and relevant services for enterprises and learners. The main proposals are: (1) TAFE NSW Training Package tools, guides, sample learning programs and resources, along with web-based support will facilitate, but not mandate, how qualifications from Training Packages are delivered and locally customised by Institutes in accordance with the needs of industry and business; (2) TAFE teachers will be supported by an integrated TAFE Training Services function aligned to national Industry Skills Councils, replacing five Curriculum Centres; (3) all Institutes will be able to utilise the OTEN brand and systems making more diverse program offerings available to learners using flexible options especially in rural and regional areas; (4) TAFE NSW will prioritise Institute training and development budgets for capability development for 3,500 staff per annum over the next three years to extend the expertise to engage effectively with industry, employers and new learning technologies; (5) TAFE NSW will reduce the complexity of 'siloed' systems absorbing time that might be spent teaching and helping customers by investing in essential business technology systems to make the work of staff easier and simpler. Consultations were called for up till December 2007 with outcomes of consultations to be made available in early 2008.