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Carlisle

Our Carlisle campus is a purpose-built facility for Refrigeration and Airconditioning  training and automotive refinishing. This specialised campus is unique to the state, being the only Refrigeration and Air-conditioning specialist training centre in Western Australia.

Specialised training equipment includes an operational full supermarket refrigeration system, an industrial ammonia liquid recirculation plant, cool rooms, freezer rooms, beverage dispensers, post mix dispensers, air conditioning chillers, split air conditioners and various class sets of refrigeration training units of varying sophistication and complexity. It is also home to automotive 

Being the premier centre for refrigeration and air conditioning training in WA, we have a formal arrangement in place with Brisbane based Innotech Controls. We deliver training utilising state-of-the-art building automation, supplied by this leading Australian controls manufacturer. 

In 2022 the Premier launched a new automotive spray-painting centre at Carlisle with state-of-the-art large spray-painting booths at Carlisle that meet industry standards and Australian requirements. Upgrades and additions have also been made to the TAFE's extraction systems, including installation of a new filter wall, new breathing apparatuses and new hose reels. 

This campus is also home to our Adult Migrant English Program. For more information visit the AMEP page.

Facilities

Carlisle campus features a library for the use of students on campus.

The library provides:

  • A large and diverse resource collection of books, magazines and DVDs, both physical and online
  • Assistance with researching for information and answers to reference enquiries
  • Information sessions on library and information services, supported with published and online information guides
  • Assistance with study, referencing and learning skills
  • Networked and wireless computer areas
  • Access to electronic information such as internet and databases

Location
A Block

Opening hours
Mondays to Fridays - 8am to 4pm

Visit the library website 

Open daily during term.

Monday – Friday 
7am - 3pm
(Subject to change during term breaks)

Vending machines and microwaves are provided for evening and Saturday food options.

Smart Travel
The Carlisle campus is located within a densely populated residential suburb and student parking is not available on site. We recommend all visitors to campus take advantage of our Smart Travel information to ease congestion on and around our campuses.

Public transport
Carlisle campus enjoys easy access to the Oats Street Bus/Train Interchange on the Armadale railway line connecting to train and further bus services such as the Circle Bus route. Visit Transperth's Journey Planner, using South Metropolitan TAFE Carlisle campus as a landmark, to plan your trip or collect a timetable from the Customer Service Centre on campus.
 

Parking 
The adjoining car park comes under the jurisdiction of the Town of Victoria Park parking by-laws. Rates and times for Council paid parking vary and you should consult the signage or Council website for further information. Please be aware that the Town of Victoria Park closely monitors parking around the campus and issue fines for vehicles that are illegally parked. If a fine is issued, we cannot have it withdrawn.

Students are not permitted to park their vehicles within the campus grounds or in nominated areas set aside for staff and visitors. 

Parking for the neighbouring Aqualife facility is only able to be used by its pool and gym customers. Restrictions also apply for parking on street verges. When parking, please consider local residents and other road users. 

Students enjoy free WiFi at all SM TAFE campuses. 

Visit the Wi-Fi and technical requirements page.

Location

Address
Oats Street and Bank Street, Carlisle WA 6101
T: 1800 001 001
E: info@smtafe.wa.edu.au

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Carlisle

Address

Corner of Oats Street and Bank Street
Carlisle WA 6101
Australia

Courses at this campus

Use the filter below to view courses at Carlisle campus.

* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training. Tuition fees are free, but resource fees may be payable for some courses
National ID: AUR32120
State ID: BFY1
Industry Automotive
Half price^

Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology

Learn the skills and knowledge to work in vehicle body repair. Learn how to replace panels and fittings and repair dents using cutting and welding techniques.

Delivered at:


When you complete the Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology you'll be ready for a career in the vehicle body repair industry.

Learn in specialised facilities

South Metropolitan TAFE's Carlisle Campus is WA's major centre for automotive and panel beating studies. Automotive apprentices and pre-apprentices enjoy state of the art facilities, including new vehicles, specialised repair and diagnostic equipment, fully equipped spray painting ovens, specialised workrooms and workshops. This excellent training program is highly competitive.

Certificate III
National ID: AUR20920
State ID: AC36
Industry Automotive

Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology (Vehicle Body Painting Pre-apprenticeship)

Learn the skills and knowledge to prepare for an auto body painting apprenticeship.

Delivered at:


Are you revved up for a career in giving cars their shine?

When you complete the Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology (Vehicle Body Painting Pre-Apprenticeship) you'll have what employers are looking for in an apprentice auto body repairer/painter.

South Metropolitan TAFE is the only TAFE in WA offering this qualification.

Learn in specialised facilities

South Metropolitan TAFE's Carlisle Campus is WA's major centre for automotive and panel beating studies. Automotive apprentices and pre-apprentices enjoy state of the art facilities, including new vehicles, specialised repair and diagnostic equipment, fully equipped spray painting ovens, specialised workrooms and workshops. This excellent training program is highly competitive.

Certificate II
National ID: AUR20420
State ID: BFZ8
Industry Automotive

Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology

Learn the skills to prepare for an automotive electrical apprenticeship.

Delivered at:


When you complete the Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology you'll have what employers are looking for in an apprentice automotive electrician.

Learn in specialised facilities

South Metropolitan TAFE's Carlisle Campus is WA's major centre for automotive and panel beating studies. Automotive apprentices and pre-apprentices enjoy state of the art facilities, including new vehicles, specialised repair and diagnostic equipment, fully equipped spray painting ovens, specialised workrooms and workshops. This excellent training program is highly competitive.

Certificate II
National ID: AUR30320
State ID: BFZ9
Industry Automotive
Half price^

Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Gain the skills to prepare you for a career in the automotive electrical industry. Learn how to diagnose and repair cars safely.

Delivered at:


When you complete the Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology you'll be ready for a career in the automotive electrical industry.

Learn in specialised facilities

South Metropolitan TAFE's Carlisle Campus is WA's major centre for automotive and panel beating studies. Automotive apprentices and pre-apprentices enjoy state of the art facilities, including new vehicles, specialised repair and diagnostic equipment, fully equipped spray painting ovens, specialised workrooms and workshops. This excellent training program is highly competitive.

Certificate III
National ID: AUR32420
State ID: BGA9
Industry Automotive

Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

Gain the skills and knowledge to work in the vehicle body repair industry. Prepare surfaces for refinishing, and learn how to apply and restore exterior paint.

Delivered at:


Build your career in the vehicle body repair industry

When you complete the Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology you'll be ready for a career in the vehicle body repair industry.

Learn in specialised facilities

South Metro TAFE's Carlisle Campus is WA's major centre for automotive and panel beating studies. Automotive apprentices and pre-apprentices enjoy state of the art facilities, including new vehicles, specialised repair and diagnostic equipment, fully equipped spray painting ovens, specialised workrooms and workshops.

Certificate III
National ID: 22483VIC
State ID: BEI16
Industry English, Languages and Foundation Studies

Course in EAL

Learn how to use English everyday.


When you finish the course in EAL you will be able to use English everyday.

You will learn:

  • simple instructions and conversations
  • reading and writing simple documents
  • to understand the news
  • to explore local amenities.

You will be enrolled in the correct level based on your English knowledge.

EAL = English as an Additional Language.

Course in
National ID: 22484VIC
State ID: BEI22
Industry English, Languages and Foundation Studies

Certificate I in EAL (Access)

Improve your English skills for further training and/ or employment.


Improve your English skills with this course.

For almost everything you do in Australia, you need to understand, speak, read and write English. If you have done your ESL entry course, or have picked up some English along the way, and want to build on it, this course will help towards further study or getting a good job.

If you like the look of this course but aren't sure if it's right for you, express your interest using the button below and our Program Manager will contact you to talk through your study goals.

Express your interest

Certificate I
National ID: 22485VIC
State ID: BEI15
Industry English, Languages and Foundation Studies

Certificate II in EAL (Access)

Improve your English skills for further training and/ or employment.


When you finish the Certificate II in EAL (Access) you will be able to use English every day with confidence.

Gain these skills:

  • take part in informal conversations
  • read and write informative advice
  • understand and respond to written and spoken information
  • understand the news
  • use the internet safely

You will be enrolled in the correct level based on your English knowledge.

EAL = English as an Additional Language.

If you like the look of this course but aren't sure if it's right for you, express your interest using the button below and our Program Manager will contact you to talk through your study goals.

Express your interest

Certificate II
National ID: 22486VIC
State ID: BEI18
Industry English, Languages and Foundation Studies

Certificate III in EAL (Access)

Complete this course and you'll be able to use English every day with confidence.


When you finish the Certificate III in EAL (Access) you will be able to use English every day with confidence.

You will learn to

  • take part in informal conversations
  • read and write
  • understand and respond to written and spoken information
  • understand the news
  • use the internet safely

You will be enrolled in the correct level based on your English knowledge.

EAL = English as an Additional Language.

If you like the look of this course but aren't sure if it's right for you, express your interest using the button below.  Our Program Manager will contact you to discuss your study goals.

Express your interest

Certificate III
National ID: MEM40119
State ID: AD18
Industry Engineering and Mining
Free*

Certificate IV in Engineering (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning)

Prepare for work with today’s computer controlled HVAC systems. Fully install commission and optimise a VAV-AHU (using the BMS).

Delivered at:


Is your career in need of an advancement? Become a hero in the world of HVAC, further boost your refrigeration knowledge and get qualified as an advanced tradesperson in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

Be guided by our team of lecturers who are experienced commissioning technicians as you learn how to commission refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and work with today's computer controlled HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) systems. A comprehensive training program covers AHU’s (Air Handling Units), VAVs (Variable Air Volume systems), Chillers, Cooling Towers and ancillary equipment. You'll learn your way around a Building Management System and gain knowledge of air balance, water balance and how to fully install, commission and optimise a VAV-AHU.

The course incorporates working with the latest computing technologies, performing engineering measurements and working with commercial/industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

Take the plunge, get yourself on an ice cool career path and enhance your engineering trade qualification that will open doors to a world of employment opportunities in the hot WA climate and beyond!

This is a nationally recognised qualification that will make you job ready for supervisory roles such as HVAC Site Supervisor and HVAC Commissioning Technician.

Gain these skills:

  • enter and change programmable controllers
  • commission programmable controllers
  • undertake commissioning procedures
  • maintain commercial and industrial air conditioning systems
  • research and analyse engineering information
  • interpret technical specifications
  • apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
  • work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment

 

Specialist facilities on campus

South Metropolitan TAFE's refrigeration and air conditioning facility is Western Australia's premier centre for refrigeration, air conditioning, and associated studies. The purpose-built facility is among the best in the southern hemisphere.

For those already working in industry, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning. To find out if you're eligible, visit the RPL page.

Certificate IV
National ID: MEM50222
State ID: BIW7
Industry Engineering and Mining
Free in 2023
Free*

Diploma of Engineering - Technical

Pursue a career in the mechanical, mechatronic, manufacturing and maintenance engineering fields.

Delivered at:


Reach the next level of your dream career in Engineering with this technically advanced qualification.

Learn a strong foundation of in-demand theoretical and technical skills to prepare you for mechanical, mechatronic, manufacturing and maintenance engineering fields. Take a bite out of each area, find out where your talents lie and pursue the pathway of your future specialisation.

You'll receive high level training, learn dynamic technologies and be job ready for roles such as Engineering Technician or Detailed Drafter across a range of industries including defence, mining, manufacturing, oil and gas, automotive and many more.

Get your career machine up and running, advance your current knowledge and become a highly skilled engineering professional.

Already work in the industry? Discover your options for flexible study. Explore the electrical and mechanical study pathway options.

Study in specialist facilities

Students study this diploma at our state-of-the-art Applied Engineering building at Munster campus. In our courses, you'll have access to modern equipment such as 3D printers, laser cutters, water treatment plant, and civil engineering compression labs to name just a few.

Diploma
National ID: AUR30620
State ID: BGA5
Industry Automotive
Half price^

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Want to rev up your automotive career? On completion of this course you'll be job-ready in the automotive servicing industry.

Delivered at:


When you complete the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology you'll be ready for a career in the automotive servicing industry.

Learn in specialised facilities

South Metropolitan TAFE's Carlisle Campus is WA's major centre for automotive and panel beating studies. Automotive apprentices and pre-apprentices enjoy state of the art facilities, including new vehicles, specialised repair and diagnostic equipment, fully equipped spray painting ovens, specialised workrooms and workshops. This excellent training program is highly competitive.

Kwinana campus offers specialist training in automotive air conditioning with purpose-built air-conditioning rigs, providing students with a high quality of learning and practical skills. It also boasts a large modern, indoor workshop where students undertake all their learning and training.

Certificate III
National ID: AUR30820
State ID: BGA6
Industry Automotive
Half price^

Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology

Get geared up for a career in the motorcycle repair industry with this industry-relevant and highly competitive motorcycle mechanics course.

Delivered at:


When you complete the Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology you'll be ready for a career in the motorcycle repair industry.

Learn in specialised facilities

South Metro TAFE's Carlisle Campus is WA's major centre for automotive and panel beating studies. Automotive apprentices and pre-apprentices enjoy state of the art facilities, including new vehicles, specialised repair and diagnostic equipment, fully equipped spray painting ovens, specialised workrooms and workshops. This excellent training program is highly competitive.

Certificate III
National ID: AUR30720
State ID: BFZ1
Industry Automotive
Half price^

Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology

On completion of this highly-competitive course you'll be ready for a rewarding career in the outdoor power industry.

Delivered at:


When you complete the Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology you'll be ready for a career in the outdoor power industry.

Learn in specialised facilities

SM TAFE's Carlisle campus is WA's major centre for automotive and panel beating studies. Automotive apprentices and pre-apprentices enjoy state of the art facilities, including new vehicles, specialised repair and diagnostic equipment, fully equipped spray painting ovens, specialised workrooms and workshops. This excellent training program is highly competitive.

Certificate III
National ID: UEE20120
State ID: BFP0
Industry Engineering and Mining

Certificate II in Split Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems

Study at WA's premier centre for refrigeration and air-conditioning by becoming an air-conditioner or split-system installer.

Delivered at:


Do you want a career bringing comfort into the home?

When you complete this Certificate II in Split Air-conditioning and Heat Pump Systems you'll be what employers are looking for as a split system installer or air-conditioner installer.

SM TAFE's refrigeration and air conditioning facility is Western Australia's premier centre for refrigeration, air conditioning, and associated studies. The purpose-built facility is among the best in the southern hemisphere.

Certificate II
National ID: MSM30216
State ID: BAN7
Industry Automotive

Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application

Perform a wide range of metal protective coating application and surface preparations that occur across a variety of infrastructure, heavy industry and ships.

Delivered at:


Are you looking for recognition of your metal protection skills?

When you complete the Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application your skills and experience in the manufacturing and mechanical industries will be recognised.

Perform a wide range of protective coating application and surface preparations that occur across a variety of infrastructure, heavy industry and ships. The protective coatings may be liquid or solid and the surfaces being prepared are typically metal.

Learn in specialised facilities

South Metropolitan TAFE's Carlisle Campus is WA's major centre for automotive and panel beating studies. Automotive apprentices and pre-apprentices enjoy state of the art facilities, including new vehicles, specialised repair and diagnostic equipment, fully equipped spray painting ovens, specialised workrooms and workshops. This excellent training program is highly competitive.

Certificate III
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    Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology (Vehicle Body Painting Pre-apprenticeship)

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