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Mandurah
The Mandurah campus is part of the Peel Education and Training (PET) campus, sharing the Peel campuses of Murdoch University and John Tonkin College. Whether you want to work in childcare, beauty, fabrication, aged-care, hospitality or horticulture, Mandurah campus offers a wide variety of courses to prepare you for numerous careers.
Mandurah campus is home to a purpose-built fabrication and mechanical workshop, horticulture garden, aged care simulation facility, commercial kitchen and a student beauty clinic for students to gain real-life practical experience under the guidance of expert lecturers.
We also have the Peel Jobs and Skills Centre, a one-stop-shop for anyone looking to improve their skills and job prospects. The Peel Jobs and Skills Centre is supported by Aboriginal services from SMYL and career services from Bridging the Gap.
Mandurah campus also delivers the Adult Migrant English Program.Â
We also have a student beauty clinic for students to gain real-life practical experience under the guidance of expert lecturers. The clinic is open to the public and bookings are essential, see our booking requests page.
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Facilities
Mandurah 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 Â
Location
E Block  Â
Opening hours
Mondays to Fridays - 8am to 4pm
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Mandurah campus features one of the state's Jobs and Skills Centres, where free career development advice and job opportunities can be explored by students and the general public.
The Peel Jobs and Skills Centre is supported by Aboriginal services from SMYL and career services from Bridging the Gap.
A cafeteria is open during school terms and hours and provides a range of food and beverage options.
Vending machines are available on site for drinks and snacks.
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Smart Travel
We recommend all visitors to campuses take advantage of our Smart Travel information to ease congestion on and around our campuses.
ParkingÂ
Mandurah campus has parking available for students with parking permits surrounding the campus buildings, accessible via Education Drive.
Public transport
Mandurah campus is accessible via a ten-minute walk to Mandurah station and bus terminus. Visit Transperth's Journey Planner, using South Metropolitan TAFE Peel campus as a landmark to plan your trip or collect a timetable from the Customer Service Centre on campus.
Students enjoy free WiFi at all SM TAFE campuses.Â
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Location
Address
2 Education Drive
Greenfields WA 6210
E: info@smtafe.wa.edu.au
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Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Multiply your skills with the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping and work your way towards a career in accounting.
Are you looking to invest yourself into an accounting or bookkeeping career?
When you complete the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping you'll have the foundations for a career in accounting, making you ideal for sub-accountant or bookkeeping roles or as a registered BAS agent (with additional training and experience).
Gain these skills
- prepare financial reports
- accounts and ledgers
- operational budgets
- business activity statements (BAS)
- accounting principles and industry practice
With industry and government forecasting strong demand for accountants in the coming years, you'll be ready for recruiting.
Completion of the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping opens up a range of further study options, including specialist diplomas, and it may assist in entry to university.
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
Certificate IV
Certificate III in Accounts Administration
Invest in your mathematical skills with the Certificate III in Accounts Administration. Learn to oversee financial transactions, balance accounts and ledgers and provide financial reports.Â
Are you looking to invest yourself in a rewarding accounts career?
When you complete the Certificate III in Accounts Administration you'll have skills that employers are looking for, making you ideal for roles in accounts payable and receivable, as a cashier, payroll officer or accounts clerk.
Gain these skills
- knowledge in financial transactions
- accounts and ledgers
- workplace health and safety
- financial reports, and payroll
- You will gain experience in using computerized accounting software including MYOB and XERO.
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
Certificate III
Advanced Cosmetic Tattooing Techniques
Build on your cosmetic tattooing skills and knowledge with this advanced short course.
Want to build on your cosmetic tattooing skills and knowledge?Â
Become an advanced cosmetic tattooist with this short course.
Gain these skills
- tattooing corrections with camouflage pigments
- eyebrow – ombre design
- feather touch eyebrow designÂ
- full lip shading techniqueÂ
- advanced eyeliner technique
- colour theory – study of pigments with different fitzpatrick skin types
- learn the history of pigments and safety of pigments
- learn about allergies associated with pigments
- marketing
Short course
Certificate II in Animal Studies
Start a career working with animals with the Certificate II in Animal Studies. Learn the skills for care and maintenance of animals.
Are you barking mad for animals?
Do you want to gain experience working with animals? This course is an entry point into the animal care industry and prepares you for job roles such as an animal attendant in a kennel, cattery, animal shelter, or pet shop.
Gain these skills
- care and maintenance of animals
- animal care industry
- practical experience with animals
90% of surveyed students were highly satisfied with this course.
Certificate II
Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (Light Vehicle Servicing Pre-apprenticeship)
Learn about servicing and maintaining engines and prepare for a mechanic apprenticeship.Â
Are you revved up for a career powering modern cars?
By the time you've finished this qualification, you'll know your radiator from your regulator and be in a good position to get yourself an apprenticeship in mechanics.
Gain these skills:
- service engine systemsÂ
- use and maintaining, testing and measuring devicesÂ
- use and maintaining tools and equipmentÂ
- workplace safety
Specialist training 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.
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 II
Certificate III in Beauty Services
Gain the skills and knowledge to work across a broad range of positions in the beauty industry. Train in a student beauty clinic.
Ready to give your career a makeover?
Gain the skills and knowledge to work across a broad range of positions in the vibrant and exciting beauty industry. Â
At SM TAFE your fees are inclusive of all training products and equipment for the entirety of your course. You will receive a take home makeup brush kit to start you on your makeup journey. Additional purchases include a beauty tunic, text book and linen for class use.
Gain these skills:
- lash and brow treatments
- manicure and pedicure design
- apply makeup
- lash extension
- waxing
- tanning
- perform client consultations
- advise on beauty products and services
- acrylic nails and drill use
Be trained by industry specialists in our well-equipped beauty clinic rooms, using a wide range of professional products and technologies, including Dermalogica skin care, and MAC, Crown, Kryolan and LA girl makeup.
Certificate III
Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
Learn the skills and beauty treatments to become a beauty therapist. Train in a student beauty clinic.
Are you ready for a beautiful career?
When you complete the Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy you will be looking at a career as a beauty therapist in a beauty salon, cruise ship or even your own home salon.
Be trained by industry specialists in our well-equipped beauty clinic rooms, using a wide range of professional products and technologies, including Dermalogica and Medik8 skin care, and MAC, Crown, Kryolan and LA girl makeup.
At SM TAFE your fees are inclusive of all training products and equipment for the entirety of your course. You will receive a take home makeup brush kit to start you on your makeup journey. Additional purchases include a beauty tunic, text book and linen for class use.
Gain these skills:
- facials and specialised facials
- body massage and aromatherapy massage
- body treatments
- waxing
- lash and brows
- makeup application
- spray tanning
- eye lash extensions
- retail and sales operations
- manicure and pedicure
- infection control and safe hygeine
You will also have the opportunity to apply your skills in our Hair, Beauty & Massage Student Clinics.
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This course can provide a pathway to higher qualifications such as Diploma of Beauty, dermal science and nursing.
Speak with a coordinator or program manager if you do not meet the eligible entry criteria.
Certificate IV
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Learn the dermal science behind beauty therapy including laser skin and hair removal.
Are you interested in the science behind beauty?
Are you interested in a rewarding career as a beauty therapist? This diploma opens graduates to a range of employment opportunities such as working in a spa salon, a beauty salon, cruise ships, or working at home for yourself. It is also a pathway to Advanced Dermal Science qualifications.
This course provides theory training in IPL and LASER units which gain you the Laser Safety Officer Certificate required to work with these modalities in industry. South Metropolitan TAFE is proud to be the first TAFE in Western Australia to offer this certification
Be trained by industry specialists in our well-equipped beauty clinic rooms, using a wide range of professional products and technologies, including Dermalogica and Medik8 skin care, and MAC, Crown, Kryolan and LA girl makeup.
At South Metro TAFE your fees are inclusive of all training products and equipment for the entirety of your course. You will receive a take home makeup brush kit to start you on your makeup journey. Additional purchases include a beauty tunic, text book and linen for class use.
Gain these skills
- microdermabrasion
- specialised skin peels with Medik8 and Dermalogica
- IPL and laser safety protocols (laser safety Officer Certificate)
- facials and specialised facials
- body massage and aromatherapy massage
- body treatments
- waxing
- lash and brow treatments
- aromatherapy
- spray tanning
- lash extensions
- skills in retail and sales operations
- reflexology
- Indian head massage
- hot stone massage
- Infection control and safe hygiene
- Blending and application of aromatherapy oils
On completion of this course you will gain the Laser Safety Officers Certificate required to perform IPL and laser treatments in a salon or clinic.
Work in specialist, open to the public clinics on campus
You will have the opportunity to apply your skills in our Hair, Beauty & Massage Student Clinics.
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This course is a VET Student Loan eligible course. A VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth and is only available to students who are eligible. To find out if you are eligible or to see the list of eligible courses visit our Student Loans page.
Speak with a coordinator or program manager if you do not meet the eligible entry criteria.
Diploma
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Carpentry Pre-apprenticeship)
Gain the skills to work in the building industry and become an apprentice carpenter and joiner.
Could, should, wood! Nail a career in carpentry with this pre-apprenticeshipÂ
When you complete this Certificate II in Building and Construction pre-apprenticeship you'll be what employers are looking for as an apprentice carpenter and joiner.
You will gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in the building industry, in accordance with current building practices.
Gain these skills
- manual and power tool useÂ
- construction of wall framesÂ
- installing flooringÂ
- interpreting plansÂ
- measuringÂ
- calculating the right amount of materials for the jobÂ
- working with scaffolding safely at heights and
- workplace health and safety
Learn in specialised facilities
The Mandurah, Rockingham and Thornlie campuses offer world-class facilities and are equipped with the latest technology.
Certificate II
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Painting and Decorating Pre-apprenticeship)
Gain the skills to work in the building industry and become an apprentice painter and decorator.
Do you have an eye for colour and like to finish what others start?
When you complete this Certificate II in Building and Construction pre-apprenticeship you'll be what employers are looking for as an apprentice painter and decorator.
Gain these skills:Â
- painting techniquesÂ
- interpreting plansÂ
- preparing surfacesÂ
- measuringÂ
- calculating the right amount of materials for the jobÂ
- working with scaffolding safely at heights and
- workplace health and safety
Painting and decorating is known as the finishing trade, encompassing both residential and commercial areas. It can include new constructions as well as restoring historically significant buildings.
Learn in specialised facilities
South Metropolitan TAFE's Thornlie and Mandurah Campuses offer first rate, fully equipped, purpose-built workshops, where students get hands-on practice working in simulation rooms, using advanced equipment and the latest techniques.
Certificate II
Certificate III in Business
Gain the business skills to work in data entry, customer services, account or as an office clerk.
Do you want the skills for a flexible career that could take you anywhere?
When you complete the Certificate III in Business you'll have skills that employers are looking for, making you ideal for roles in data entry, customer service, accounts or as an office clerk.
Gain these skills
- basic MYOB
- workplace organisation
- customer service
- workplace health and safety
- desktop publishing, spreadsheets, creating electronic presentations
With industry and government forecasting a strong demand for office workers in coming years, you'll be ready for recruiting.
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
Certificate III
Certificate III in Business (Administration)
Gain the office skills to work in data entry, customer service or accounts, secretarial or reception. Learn basic MYOBÂ and workplace health and safety.Â
Do you want the skills for a flexible career that could take you anywhere?
When you complete the Certificate III in Business Administration you'll have skills that employers are looking for, making you ideal for roles in data entry, customer service, or as an office or accounts clerk, secretary or receptionist.
Gain these skills
- knowledge in basic MYOB
- workplace organisation
- workplace health and safety
- spreadsheets and organising schedules
- word processing, electronic presentationsÂ
With industry and government forecasting a growing demand for office workers in coming years, you'll be ready for recruiting.
This course is also offered as a dual qualification with Certificate III in Business.
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
Certificate III
Certificate III in Carpentry
Gain the building and construction skills to work as a domestic or commercial carpenter.
Do you want to build a strong career from the ground up?
When you complete the Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery you will be ready for a career as a domestic or commercial carpenter.
Gain these skills
- use basic carpentry tools, power tools and carpentry materials
- construct a pitched roof, ceiling frames and wooden flooring
- interpret plans
- apply work health and safety requirements
Learn in specialised facilities
South Metropolitan TAFE's Thornlie, Rockingham and Mandurah Campuses offer first rate, fully equipped, purpose-built workshops, where students get hands-on practice working in simulation rooms, using advanced equipment and the latest techniques.
Certificate III
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
On completion of this course you will be able to work as a cook or chef in a range of kitchens.
Love food and want to become a chef?
When you complete the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery you will be able to work as a cook or chef in a range of kitchens.
Gain these skills:
- work effectively in a commercial kitchen team
- plan, prepare and cook food
- produce dishes suitable for different cultural and dietary requirements
- learn about cleaning
- first aid
- food safety programs
- hygiene
- workplace health and safety
Certificate III
Certificate III in Community Services
Become a youth worker, support worker, or family carer.
Do you want to make a difference for communities?
When you complete the Certificate III in Community Services you'll be on your way to a career as a youth worker, support worker, or family carer.
Gain these skills:
- communicate and work effectivelyÂ
- gather and provide information
- advocacy and community development
- ethical behaviourÂ
- legal responsibilities
You will also gain an understanding of mental health, alcohol, drug, and domestic violence services.
The course availability at Bentley campus has been revamped and now offers students with greater flexibility.
It now offers:
- Family friendly hours of delivery (i.e. course runs within school hours)
- No classes held during school holidays
- Community project delivered within class hours
- Elective units offered are relevant to current industry and community practices
This entry-level course is ideal for students seeking employment in the community services (aged care and disability) sectors. The course also offers an ideal pathway into higher-level community services qualifications.
Want to find out more about this industry?
Students in community services benefit from sharing information about organisations, initiatives and leading expertise in our Community Services Facebook page.
Certificate III
Certificate IV in Community Services
Become an outreach officer, welfare support worker, or case worker.
Do you want to make a difference for communities?
Be there for people that need it the most! When you complete the Certificate IV in Community Services Work you'll have the skills needed to support all people in the community, as an outreach officer, welfare support worker, or case worker.
Gain these skills
- communicate and work effectively in the community services sector
- promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
- respond to critical situations including children at risk
- assist collective action
- work with cultural diversity
- ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities
Want to find out more about this industry?
Students in community services benefit from sharing information about organisations, initiatives and leading expertise in our Community Services Facebook page.
Certificate IV
Diploma of Community Services
Become a team leader, program coordinator, or case manager in the community services industry.
Do you want to make a real difference?
When you complete the Diploma of Community Services you'll be on your way to a team leading career as a program coordinator, early intervention worker, or case manager. Working in Community Services is diverse and includes identifying support needed, and assisting to resolve personal issues by assigning resources that meet clients' needs.Â
Gain these skills
- develop and manage community programs
- promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
- respond to critical situations
- manage service delivery
- develop policy and research
- coordinate volunteers
- develop and maintain professional networks
- work with cultural diversity
- ethical behaviourÂ
- legal responsibilities
The actual units studied and the associated fees may vary depending on the campus you apply for.Â
Formalise your skills as an existing worker in community services
If you’re working in the community services industry, our Bentley workshop-style course will allow you to gain this qualification after hours at Bentley campus. Look for the part time study option below to apply.
Want to find out more about this industry?
Students in community services benefit from sharing information about organisations, initiatives and leading expertise in our Community Services Facebook page.
Diploma
Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Work effectively in the land conservation industry.
Delivered at:
Are you looking for a career working in a sustainable, growing industry?
SM TAFE's conservation and land management qualifications focus on sustainability and sustainable development.
Gain these skills:Â
- operating machinery
- recognising flora and fauna
- planting shrubs and treesÂ
- organising propagationÂ
- restoring and maintaining wildlife habitat refuges
- treating weeds
- safely handling chemicals
- implementing workplace safety and health measures
Certificate II
Cosmetic Tattooing skill set
Become a certified cosmetic tattooist on completion of this industry-relevant course.
Want to work as a certified cosmetic tattooist?
Gain these skills:
- eye liner tattoo
- eye brow tattoo
- eye brow design
- lip line tattoo
- tattoo pigment
- skin analysis
- fitzpatrick types
- colour theory for cosmetic tattoo application
- Plus gain knowledge in infection control and topical anaesthetic application
Skill set
Customer Service Skill Set
Gain the skills to create good relationships with customers, provide quality service and help a business to improve customer service levels.
Get ready to delight customers
Gain the skills to create good relationships with customers, provide quality service and help a business to improve customer service levels.
You will learn to identify the unique, shared and cultural needs of customers; to communicate effectively with all customers; to process complaints according to business policies, and when to escalate to achieve customer satisfaction.Â
This introductory course is an ideal start to a customer service career and includes learning infection control procedures, which will assist in managing front of house and reception office spaces.
Gain these skills
- provide service to customers by using a range of verbal and non-verbal communication types and active listening
- presenting a professional image and acting according to organisational policy
- identifying customer needs and choosing the best way to handle their request
- problem solving conflict and complaint resolution
- identifying opportunities to improve customer service standards Â
- show social and cultural sensitivity and adjust customer service response to assist people of different backgroundsÂ
- use infection control procedures to ensure the safety of customers Â
Tuition and resource fees
Eligible students study this course absolutely free. If you are not eligible you can expect to pay $246.50.
Next dates:
Fremantle  Â
- To be confirmed
Mandurah  Â
- To be confirmed
Skill set
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
Certificate I in EAL (Access)
Improve your English skills for further training and/ or employment.
Improve your English skills
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.
Certificate I
Certificate II in EAL (Access)
Improve your English skills for further training and/ or employment.
Improve your English skills
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.
Certificate II
Certificate III in EAL (Access)
Complete this course and you'll be able to use English every day with confidence.
Do you speak a language at home which isn't English?
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.
Certificate III
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
An expanding sector for those with a passion for the care and education of children up to the age of five.
Early Childhood Education and Care is an expanding sector for those with a passion for the care and education of young children up to the age of 5 years. The sector is demanding higher qualifications and training from educators to ensure consistently high standards of education and care for children placed in these services. This can be achieved by completing the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
90% of surveyed students were highly satisfied with this course.
Gain these skills
- learn to interact and foster the development of young children
- work within legal requirements
- ensure children's health and safety is prioritised
- work with children of different backgrounds and cultures
- provide support to children in different child care environments
- undertake work placement to apply the practical skills and knowledge you have learned
Students are required to obtain a Working with Children Check before attending work placement.
Is this the right course for you?
Have you got what it takes to be successful in this career? Our Core Skills guide lists the skills and attributes necessary to study and work in this field.
Good news!
This course is going to transition to a new training package in 2022. This means that students starting in 2022Â will transfer during their study to new units developed to meet current and future industry needs.
Certificate III
Certificate IV in Education Support
Become an education assistant and provide care, instruction and supervision in kindergarten, primary and secondary school.
Do you have a passion for working with children and supporting their individual needs?
Want a career that fits in with your family life? Training to be an Education Assistant is the course for you.
The Certificate IV in Education Support will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to assist the teaching staff in schools and provide care, instruction and supervision in kindergarten, pre-primary, primary and secondary school.
Gain these skills:
- implement planned education programs
- assist students in their learning and development
- contribute to the safety and health of students
- support students with additional needs and disabilities
- learn how to work with children and young people at risk of harm
- work effectively with culturally diverse students, families and co-workers
Is this the right course for you?
Have you got what it takes to be successful in this career? Our Core Skills guide lists the skills and attributes necessary to study and work in this field.
Good news!
This course is going to transition to a new training package in 2022. This means that students starting in 2022Â will transfer during their study to new units developed to meet current and future industry needs.
Certificate IV
Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) (Electrotechnology Pre-apprenticeship)
Become an apprentice in the electrical, instrumentation or electrical servicing trades.
Are you looking for an electrical career and current skills?
When you complete the Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)(Electrotechnology Pre-Apprenticeship) you'll be what employers are looking for as an apprentice in the electrical, instrumentation or electrical servicing trades.
Gain these skills:
- work effectively in the construction industry
- use hand and power tools
- interpret drawings
- take electrical and electronic measurements
- solder components
- workplace health and safety
Learn in specialised facilities
SM TAFE's Thornlie, Rockingham and Mandurah Campuses offer first rate, fully equipped, purpose-built workshops, where students get hands-on practice working in simulation rooms, using advanced equipment and the latest techniques.
Certificate II
Certificate II in Engineering (Heavy Fabrication Pre-Apprenticeship)
Continue your trade studies through to a metal fabrication apprenticeship.
Blend a traditional trade with new technologies!Â
Metal fabricators and welders work in a diverse trade, applying a broad range of fabrication and welding skills to industries including mechanical and civil engineering, mining resources sector, heavy haulage and road transport, agriculture machinery, construction, defence, refineries and materials bulk handling. Pre-apprentices are exposed to the latest technological developments in the fabrication and welding trade, including computer controlled metal plate cutting equipment.
This pre-apprenticeship prepares graduates to continue their studies through to a metal fabrication apprenticeship.
Gain these skills:
- Perform routine oxy acetylene welding
- Carry out mechanical cutting
- Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
- Perform routine manual metal arc welding
- Perform manual production welding
- Perform routine gas metal arc welding
- Interpret technical drawing
- Perform engineering measurements
- Use power tools/hand held operations
Learn in specialised facilities
Our campuses provides students with a hands-on learning environment that feature industry-standard equipment, advanced technology and specialised workshop areas.Â
Certificate II
Certificate II in Engineering (Mechanical Fitter and Machinist Pre-Apprenticeship)
Become a mechanical fitting or machinist apprentice in the mining, industrial, defence, automotive, or hydraulics industries.
Are you looking for a career making and fixing all things mechanical?
When you complete the Certificate II in Engineering (Mechanical Fitter and Machinist Pre-Apprenticeship) you'll greatly improve your chance of getting a mechanical fitting or machinist apprenticeship in industries such as mining, industrial, defence, automotive, or hydraulics.
Gain these skills
- make machines, parts, and tools
- work with pumps and hydraulics
- use workshop machines
- utilise hand and power tools
- measuring & technical drawing
- workplace health and safety
Learn in specialised facilities
Our campuses provides students with a hands-on learning environment that feature industry-standard equipment, advanced technology and specialised workshop areas.
Certificate II
Certificate III in Events
Work in the exciting events industry including tourism and travel, hospitality, sport, cultural and community sectors.
Do you want an eventful career?
The Certificate III in Events, reflects the role of individuals who use a range of well-developed events administration or operational skills and knowledge to complete event-related work activities. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence under the guidance of more senior event personnel, using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities.
Gain these skills
- process and monitor event registrations
- provide service to customers
- social and cultural diversity
- safe work practices
- event staging support
- interpret product information
Events are diverse in nature and this qualification provides a pathway to work for event or exhibition organisations operating in a range of industries including the tourism and travel, hospitality, sport, cultural and community sectors.
The diversity of employers includes event or exhibition management companies, event venues, or organisations that organise their own events. Work could be undertaken in an office environment where the planning of events takes place, on-site at venues where events are staged or a combination of both.
On completion of your Certificate III in Events, further study pathways exist directly into the Diploma of Event Management; with other pathways leading into Travel, Tourism and Hospitality.
Certificate III
Eyelash Extensions
Learn the basics of lash extensions with this short course for the beauty industry.
This course has been designed to meet the beauty industry demand for lash extensions to work in the industry.
Students will learn the latest techniques and skills from qualified beauty trainers who are currently working in the beauty industry. This course requires fine hand and eye coordination and attention to detail.
Gain these skills:
- apply, refill and remove eyelash extensions for added length and thickness of natural lashes
This course delivers Classic Lash training only. Students who have completed this course or equivalent are able to enrol into the Volume Eye Lash Extensions course which includes Volume and Hybrid Lashes.
Short course
Certificate I in General Education for Adults
Gain better reading, writing, maths, and computer skills.
Do you want to take control of your future?
When you finish the Certificate I in General Education for Adults you will have better reading, writing, maths, and computer skills.
Gain these skills
- how to make a plan
- simple reading and writing
- how to make simple documents
- basic computer skills
- simple maths and working with money
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.
The Certificate I in General Education for Adults is approximately equivalent to Year 9 for the purposes of applying for a TAFE course and will meet the entry requirements for most Certificate II, III or IV level TAFE courses.
Certificate I
Certificate II in General Education for Adults
Make a fresh start with this general education course.
Do you want to take control of your future?
When you finish the Certificate II in General Education for Adults you will have a fresh start at education.
Gain these skills
- planning goals and carrying out projects
- advanced reading and writing
- how to make different documents
- computer skills
- maths and problem solving
The Certificate II in General Education for Adults is approximately equivalent to Year 10 for the purposes of applying for a TAFE course and will meet the entry requirements for most Certificate II, III or IV level TAFE courses.
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.
Certificate II
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Become a healthcare worker and enjoy a fast-paced and exciting career.
Do you have what it takes to care for people?
This course will prepare you to become a health care worker. This is an active, physical career which provides assistance to healthcare staff and clients.
This course includes online study. Computers are available in SM TAFE libraries to assist those who don't have internet or a computer access. You will need to have basic computer skills to be able to complete this course.
Uniform is a requirement for this course (This requirement will be discussed on the first day. Uniform is navy blue scrub top and pants, with closed in shoes.)
Certificate III
Certificate III in Hospitality
Work anywhere as a bar attendant, barista, waiter, housekeeper, or gaming attendant.
Do you want a career that could take you all over the world?
When you complete the Certificate III in Hospitality you will be able to work anywhere as a bar attendant, barista, waiter, housekeeper, or gaming attendant.
Gain these skills
- serve alcohol responsibly
- make espresso coffee
- serve food
- provide excellent customer service
- comply with hygiene standards
- workplace health and safety
Certificate III
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)
Launch your career in caring in the home and the community.
Caring in the home and community
Support people that need it the most in a career as an aged care assistant. This course specialises in providing in demand home and community support services and also supports relationships with, a wide range of people, including carers and families. Â
Gain these skills
- work effectively in the aged care industry
- caring for the elderly and enabling them to maintain independence
- understanding and supporting people with dementia
- safety procedures and ethical behaviour
- infection control practices
- working with cultural diversity
- workplace health and safety
Want to find out more about this industry?
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Is this the right course for you?
Have you got what it takes to be successful in this career? Our Core Skills guide lists the skills and attributes necessary to study and work in this field.
Certificate III
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Complete this course and be on your way to a career in disability support.
Are you ready for a lifelong career helping others?
Help people have a better quality of life in an industry where staff are always in-demand. When you complete this course you'll be on your way to a career in disability support.
Gain these skills
- work effectively in the disability support industry
- caring and enabling clients to maintain independence
- understanding and supporting people with disabilities
- infection control policies and procedures
- working with diverse people
Want to find out more about this industry?
Students in community services benefit from sharing information about organisations, initiatives and leading expertise in our Community Services Facebook page.
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Is this the right course for you?
Have you got what it takes to be successful in this career? Our Core Skills guide lists the skills and attributes necessary to study and work in this field.
Certificate III
Certificate III in Information Technology
Build your skills to work in IT roles including client support officer, ICT operations support, and IT technician.
Looking to commence an IT career?
When you complete the Certificate III in Information Technology general focus, you will be an attractive applicant for IT roles such as client support officer, IT technician, or ICT operations support.
Gain these skills in this general focus stream
- hardware installation and maintenance
- supporting PC operating systems
- networking operating system installation and management
- Microsoft Office applications and documentation
- ICT helpdesk skillsÂ
All certificate III qualifications include these core skills:
- programming, ethics and privacy
- personal data protection
- critical thinking
- teamwork and ICT client support
This course is a suggested entry point for high school graduates with limited information technology skills or those who have limited industry experience.Â
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
Specialist facilities on campus
The Centre for IT Excellence (CITE) provides state of the art, industry relevant training in information technology, creative media and electronics. We provide pathways from foundation studies to advanced diploma with specialist training in cyber security, systems and programming.
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This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
Certificate III
Certificate IV in Information Technology
Gain career enhancing knowledge and skills to support a wide range of information technology fields.
Upskill quickly with this cutting-edge six-month IT course
When you complete the Certificate IV in Information Technology you will gain career enhancing knowledge and skills to support a wide range of growing information technology fields. You will be an attractive applicant for in-demand roles such as ICT systems support, web and database support, cloud administrator and Cyber Security analyst.
Gain these skills:
- cloud services
- cyber incident response
- database creation
- web development
- networking and hardware
- all SM TAFE certificate IV IT qualifications include core skills of programming, ethics and privacy, cyber risk management, critical thinking, new technology research, teamwork and client support
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
Specialist facilities on-campus
The Centre for IT Excellence (CITE) at both the Thornlie and Rockingham campuses provides state of the art, industry relevant training in information technology and creative media. Available pathways are from foundation studies to advanced diploma with specialist training in networking, cyber security, systems support, cloud engineering and programming.
Our state-of-the-art Training Cyber Security Operations Centre (TCSOC) at Murdoch provides a secure training environment designed to simulate realistic cyber-attacks relating to attack, defence and monitoring. The TCSOC provides a multi-campus centre based in Murdoch with ‘nodes’ at Thornlie and Rockingham campuses in order for all IT students to experience this leading edge training.
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Certificate IV
Certificate III in Information Technology (Cyber Security)
In this cyber stream course, you can learn to work in cyber and IT roles including ICT Technician, Help Desk Officer or Cyber Security support.
Looking to commence an IT career?
When you complete the Certificate III in Information Technology Cyber Security, you will be able to work towards working in the following roles of ICT Technician, Help Desk Officer, Cyber Security support.Â
Gain these skills:
- cloud services
- cyber security risk analysis
- networking and hardware
- online security threat handling
- cyber security awareness
All certificate III qualifications include these core skills:
- programming, ethics and privacy
- personal data protection
- critical thinking
- teamwork and ICT client support
This course is a suggested entry point for high school graduates with limited information technology skills or those who have limited industry experience.Â
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
Specialist facilities on campus
The Centre for IT Excellence (CITE) provides state of the art, industry relevant training in information technology, creative media and electronics. We provide pathways from foundation studies to advanced diploma with specialist training in cyber security, systems and programming.
See our IT Training Facebook page!
Certificate III
Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
Learn basic food preparation and cookery skills to set you up for work in kitchen operations.
Delivered at:
Get your hospitality career started
In this qualification you'll learn basic food preparation and cookery skills, which you'll be able to perform under direct supervision.
This qualification does not reflect the skills required by commercial cooks (please see the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery).
Gain these skills:
- prepare dishes using basic methods of cookery
- cookery skills
- hygienic practices for food safety
- safe work practices
- prepare and present simple dishes, appetisers and salads
- prepare stocks, sauces, soups
- dietary requirements
After completing this course you'll be able to work in kitchen operations in restaurants, hotels, catering facilities, clubs, pubs, cafes, coffee shops, aged care facilities, hospitals, prisons and schools. You may be in charge of preparing breakfast, fast food, non-alcoholic drinks, sandwiches, appetisers, salads and hot/cold desserts. Job roles: breakfast cook, catering assistant, fast food cook, sandwich hand and take-away cook.
Certificate II
Makeup (Makeup Artistry) skill set
This course enables you to work as a freelance makeup artist or in a hair or beauty salon performing makeup.
This course enables you to work as a freelance makeup artist or in a hair or beauty salon performing makeup.
Gain these skills
- design and apply day makeup
- evening, bridal and photographic makeup
- how to analyse face shapes
- apply colour principles and design
- contouring and highlighting techniques
- eyeshadow shading techniques to create fashion, bridal and photographic designs
This course also covers current makeup trends, latest design techniques and how to consult with clients to meet their needs at a commercial level.
This course enables you to work as a freelance makeup artist or in a hair or beauty salon performing makeup. On successful completion of this course students will have achieved national recognised units of competence which are part of the SHB40115 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy qualification.
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Skill set
Skin Needling Workshop (Collagen Induction Therapy)
Advance your employability skills and build your treatment menu with our skin needling workshops. Explore this growing treatment trend today.
Advance your employability skills and build your treatment menu with skin needling
Skin needling is also referred to as Percutaneous Collagen Induction (PCI), Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT), Dermal Rolling or Dermal Stamping. It is a growing treatment within salons and dermal; clinics due to its visible results. This course involves learning to create a microscopic pin-prick wound with a needle device creating tiny channels into the epidermis engaging the body’s natural wound healing response. Skin needling is a procedure for the reduction of wrinkles, thin skin density, hyper-pigmentation, photoageing, scars, and stretch marks. Skin needling leaves the epidermis intact without damage to the stratum corneum. It promotes wound healing while encouraging an even deposition of collagen and elastin.
This course is essential for anyone wishing to perform Skin Needling and advance their aesthetic skin treatment knowledge.
Gain these skills
- the wound healing process
- skin needling depths and different interactions
- treatment Indications and contra-indications
- consultation process
- treatment parameters and protocols
Students will receive a Certificate of Attendance on completion.
Short course
Certificate III in Tourism
Work in the exciting tourism industry in several roles including as a tour operator or at visitor information centres on completion of this popular course.
Want to work in the exciting and diverse tourism industry?
This qualification will provide you with well-developed tourism service, sales or operational skills. You'll be taught about using discretion, judgement and having a sound knowledge of industry operations. On completion you'll be able to work under limited supervision and may provide operational advice and support to team members.
This qualification gives you the opportunity to work in the varied tourism industry sectors and for diverse employers including tour operators, inbound tour operators, visitor information centres, at attractions, cultural and heritage sites and any small tourism businesses requiring multi-skilled employees.
Gain these skills:
- provide service to customers
- social and cultural sensitivity
- safe work practices
- provide first aid
- responsible service of alcohol
- sell tourism products and services
- Provide visitor information and Australian destinations
Work could be undertaken in an office environment where the planning of tourism products and services takes place, in the field where tourism products are delivered or a combination of both. Job roles: attraction or theme park attendant, booking agent, cellar door salesperson, guide in a winery, guide and salesperson in an indigenous cultural centre, inbound tour coordinator, museum attendant, operations consultant or reservation sales agent for a tour operator, sales consultant, senior ride operator in an attraction or theme park, and visitor information officer.
Certificate III
Volume Eyelash Extensions
Learn to apply Hybrid and 3D Volume eyelash extensions professionally.
This short course will train students in how to apply, Hybrid and 3D Volume  eyelash extensions for added length and thickness of natural lashes. This course has been designed to meet the beauty industry demand for lash extensions to work in the industry.
Students will learn the latest techniques and skills from qualified beauty trainers who are currently working in the beauty industry. This course requires fine hand and eye coordination and attention to detail.
Students will receive a Certificate of Participation on completion of this course.
Short course
Certificate II in Workplace Skills
Gain the office skills to prepare for a clerical or administrative role.Â
Delivered at:
Are you looking to kickstart a business career?
When you complete the Certificate II in Business you'll have the skills to get your foot in the door in a clerical or administrative role in a broad range of workplaces.
Gain these skills
- general office administration, including word processing and spreadsheets
- workplace health and safety
- workplace communication
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
Certificate II
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