Creative Industries

Want to build on your cosmetic tattooing skills and knowledge? 

Become an advanced cosmetic tattooist with this short course.

Become a master of design.

Create large-scale floristry designs and work alongside WA's top professional floral designers. Work on large scale designs for some of Perth top events and gain real hands-on experience!  

We are the only WA floristry training provider in WA who delivers nationally recognised qualifications in floristry.

This skill set has been designed to enhance the skills of florists already qualified at AWP2 Certificate III in Floristry level or have been working in the industry.

Blend fashion style and business with our Fashion Business Management training.
Craft your Brand Fashion means business. Learn creative skills to manage, market, and promote fashion products with finesse.
Trend Savvy Forecast trends for an edge in the fashion world.
Fashion Buying Mastery Learn the art of fashion buying. Discover how to curate collections that captivate customers and boost sales.
Style and Display Master fashion styling and visual merchandising for impactful presentation.
Digital Dominance In today's world, digital is everything. Dive into marketing, e-commerce, social media, and digital management to succeed in the online realm.
Design and Develop Product develop your own fashion product line with digital tools and product training.
Diverse Pathways Fashion Buyer, Visual Merchandiser, Content Creator, Stylist, Event Coordinator, Product Developer, or even Fashion Business Entrepreneur—choose your role!

To learn more about our award-winning students, fashion events and masterpieces, visit Fashion at SM TAFE on Facebook and Instagram

Study in specialised facilities

Fashion at Bentley campus has been Perth’s leading fashion design institution for over 50 years. Our facilities reflect cutting-edge industry equipment, machinery and technology to master the skills and equipment used in a fashion design, production and business environment. This includes:

• Design and Fashion Forecasting Platforms
• Simulated Retail and Visual Merchandising Environments
• Photographic Studio
• CLO 3D Virtual Prototyping Technology
• Gerber CAD Technology including digitisers, plotters and printers
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and training
• Laser cutter
• Embroidery machines
• Digital Fabric Printer
• 3D Printers
• Over 80 specialised industrial sewing machines
• Textile Testing Lab
• Fashion Business Lab
• Sustainability Hub
• Resource Centre

Our courses include guest industry lecturers, industry excursions, live work design projects, design exhibits and fashion runway shows.

Ready to step into the vibrant world of fashion and apparel? Unlock your creative potential with our Fashion Design and Production training!

This training reflects roles within the fashion and apparel workplace, where participants require specialised technical and creative skills in fashion garment design and production. The training has a focus on trend forecasting, textile research and exploration, digital design skills, specification writing and costing, sustainable product development, garment construction, fashion illustration, manual and digital pattern making, CAD grading and virtual 3D skills and emerging technologies that reflect rapidly evolving industry trends in the fashion and apparel sector.

This qualification opens doors to a diverse range of career opportunities such as; Junior designer, Pattern maker, Garment Technologist, Virtual Technology Operator, or Fashion Business Entrepreneur.

See more on our award winning students and facilities facebook and instagram.

This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.

Study in specialised facilities

Fashion at Bentley campus has been Perth’s leading fashion design institution for over 50 years. Our facilities reflect cutting-edge industry equipment, machinery and technology to master the skills and equipment used in a fashion design, production and business environment. This includes:

• Design and Fashion Forecasting Platforms
• CLO 3D Virtual Prototyping Technology
• Gerber CAD Technology including digitisers, plotters and printers
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and training
• Simulated Retail and Visual Merchandising Environments
• Photographic Studio
• Laser cutter
• Embroidery machines
• Digital Fabric Printer
• 3D Printers
• Over 80 specialised industrial sewing machines
• Textile Testing Lab
• Fashion Business Lab
• Sustainability Hub
• Resource Centre

Our courses include guest industry lecturers, industry excursions, live work design projects, design exhibits and fashion runway shows.

Elevate your fashion future!

Shape the future of fashion by developing versatile expertise, knowledge and creativity, and adept management skills to excel in this dynamic field. Apply and build on this expertise in a work placement component. Dive into emerging technologies, innovation and virtual 3D sampling. Embrace the swiftly evolving fashion scene. Instill a product stewardship mindset, fostering ethical practices and circular economy awareness for a responsible fashion future.

Advanced Diploma graduates step into a world of design innovation, creativity, and leadership through job roles such as Fashion Entrepreneurs, Designers, Product Developers, Senior Patternmakers, Garment Technologists, or Production and Supply Chain Managers. See more on our award winning students and Bentley facilities facebook and instagram.

Study in specialised facilities 

Fashion at Bentley campus has been Perth’s leading fashion design institution for over 50 years. Our facilities reflect cutting-edge industry equipment, machinery and technology to master the skills and equipment used in a fashion design, production and business environment. This includes:

• Design and Fashion Forecasting Platforms
• CLO 3D Virtual Prototyping Technology
• Gerber CAD Technology including digitisers, plotters and printers
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and training
• Simulated Retail and Visual Merchandising Environments
• Photographic Studio
• Laser cutter
• Embroidery machines
• Digital Fabric Printer
• 3D Printers
• Over 80 specialised industrial sewing machines
• Textile Testing Lab
• Fashion Business Lab
• Sustainability Hub
• Resource Centre

Our courses include guest industry lecturers, industry excursions, live work design projects, design exhibits and fashion runway shows.

Our Fashion Garment Construction and Production training is your path to success!

This training reflects roles within the fashion and apparel industry, equipping students with specialised technical and construction skills in fashion garments made to measure, along with production. The course has a key focus on hand and industrial machining skills, paired with textile and production insights.

Specialist facilities

Fashion at Bentley campus has been Perth’s leading fashion design institution for over 50 years. Our facilities reflect cutting-edge industry equipment, machinery and technology to master the skills and equipment used in a fashion design, production and business environment.

This includes:

• Design and Fashion Forecasting Platforms
• CLO 3D Virtual Prototyping Technology
• Gerber CAD Technology including digitisers, plotters and printers
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and training
• Laser cutter
• Embroidery machines
• Digital Fabric Printer
• 3D Printers
• Over 80 specialised industrial sewing machines
• Textile Testing Lab
• Fashion Business Lab
• Sustainability Hub
• Resource Centre.

Our courses include guest industry lecturers, industry excursions, live work design projects, design exhibits and fashion runway shows.

Want to be a cut above the rest?

Do you want to become a barber? This qualification is delivered on campus one day a week, so it allows you to study while working at a hairdressing salon as an apprentice. 

Gain these skills:

• sales, consultation and technical skills
• broad range of barbering services to clients
• using discretion and judgement to provide client services
• taking responsibility for work outcomes

You will be required to participate in our Student Training Salon that is open to the public, with real, paying clients. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a barber in any industry environment, usually a barber-shop or salon.

Recognition of Prior Learning is available for this qualification to qualified hairdressers.

Do you love all things beauty and have a great eye for style and glamour? This course is your first step to beginning your career in the vibrant and exciting world of beauty. 

Be guided by our expert team of lecturers who are experienced industry professionals as you learn the fundamentals of providing a range of beauty treatments including nails, waxing, lash and brow, spray tanning, eye lash extensions and make-up services. You’ll be trained using professional product ranges such as Dermalogica skin care, MAC, Crown, Kryolan and LA girl makeup. 

In this course you’ll also grow your customer service skillset, learning to engage with clients and create a positive client experience from greeting and preparing on arrival through to advising on beauty products and treatments. 

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 set to start you on your makeup journey. Additional purchases include a beauty tunic, textbook and linen for class use.

Study in specialist facilities 

Gain hands-on experience in our student Hair, Beauty & Massage Student Clinics(opens in a new tab) which offer the chance to operate in a ‘real life’ beauty clinic, hairdressing salon or remedial massage clinic whilst developing your practical skills under the guidance of qualified practitioners and lecturers. You can follow the clinics on Facebook(opens in a new tab) .

Our Mandurah campus(opens in a new tab)  has undergone major re-development with new purpose-built training facilities including simulated hair and beauty training facilities, with a hair salon and dedicated training spaces for beauty and massage therapy.

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 guided by our professional and passionate team of lecturers who are experienced industry specialists. You’ll learn how to provide a range of beauty treatments, including facials and specialised facials for glowing skin, as well as body massage and aromatherapy massage for ultimate relaxation. Develop your manicure and pedicure skills, gain skills in popular services such as waxing, lash and brow tinting and lifting, spray tans, eyelash extensions and professional make-up application.

Grow an understanding of retail operations for the beauty industry and establish a customer service skillset, learning how to create a positive client experience and leave a lasting impression. Your skills will allow you to perform treatments independently and you’ll be trained in coordinating or managing the services within a beauty salon or a department within a larger store.

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 set to start you on your makeup journey. Additional purchases include a beauty tunic, textbook and linen for class use. 

Study in specialist facilities 

Gain hands-on experience in our student Hair, Beauty & Massage Student Clinics(opens in a new tab) which offer the chance to operate in a ‘real life’ beauty clinic, hairdressing salon or remedial massage clinic whilst developing your practical skills under the guidance of qualified practitioners and lecturers. 

Follow the clinics on Facebook(opens in a new tab) for exciting news and updates.  

Our Mandurah campus(opens in a new tab) has undergone major re-development with new purpose-built training facilities including simulated hair and beauty training facilities, with a hair salon and dedicated training spaces for beauty and massage therapy.

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. Along with a dermal science and advanced skin care treatment focus.

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, textbook and linen for class use.

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.

Study in specialist facilities

Gain hands-on experience in our student Hair, Beauty & Massage Student Clinics(opens in a new tab) which offer the chance to operate in a ‘real life’ beauty clinic, hairdressing salon or remedial massage clinic whilst developing your practical skills under the guidance of qualified practitioners and lecturers. Follow the clinics on Facebook(opens in a new tab) for exciting news and updates.

Our Mandurah campus(opens in a new tab) has undergone major re-development with new purpose-built training facilities including simulated hair and beauty training facilities, with a hair salon and dedicated training spaces for beauty and massage therapy.

Want to work as a certified cosmetic tattooist?

In this course you will learn skills in eyeliner, eyebrow and lipliner tattooing using a tattoo machine (microblading is not included in this course). Health and hygiene regulations for this industry are included in this course and you will be taught by an industry leading tattoo artist. A tattoo machine is included in the cost of your course. 

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

On completion of this course students will obtain a statement of attainment for SHBBMUP008 Apply Eye Lash Extensions..

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.

Are you ready for your career to bloom?

Do you have creative flair and an eye for detail? This floristry qualification will set you on the path to becoming a 'budding' leader in floral design work. 

We teach you more than just about the flowers, once you have mastered the basic commercial skills, we show you how to execute custom-made, cutting-edge, large and small scale design briefs. 

Our lecturers have a wealth of industry experience, a passion for flowers and offer a supportive training environment for you to gain a National Qualification, and expose you to the exciting  industry of professional floristry.

Murdoch has new, specialised facilities dedicated to creative art and design.

To see some of the incredible work created by our floristry students and lecturers visit our Floristry Facebook page @floristrysmtafe

90% of surveyed students were highly satisfied with this course.

Let your love of flowers bloom!

Explore your creative side with a step into a floristry career pathway.

You will learn the skills and techniques professionals use in creating displays in this introductory course to the floristry industry.

This course is one of a series of skill sets designed to be a pathway to a rewarding floristry career.

Explore your creative side with a step into a floristry career pathway

You will learn the skills and techniques use in creating floral arrangements/designs using different vases/vessels. This course is one of a series of skill sets designed to be a pathway to a rewarding floristry career.

Explore your creative side with a step into a floristry career pathway.

You will learn skills and techniques use in creating wired wedding work, preparing quotes for clients and interpreting design briefs. This course is one of a series of skill sets designed to be a pathway to a rewarding floristry career.

Next dates of delivery:

• To be confirmed

Are you ready for hair stylish career?

When you complete the Certificate III in Hairdressing you will be a cut above the rest as a hairdresser.

Gain these skills:

• cut hair using clippers or scissors
• shampoo, condition and rinse hair 
• dry and style hair using brushes, combs, rollers and other equipment
• operate a cash register and computer
• perform reception duties such as answering telephone calls, making appointments, and write up client record cards

You will have the opportunity to apply your skills in our Hair, Beauty & Massage Student Clinics.

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Learn to use CLO3D, 3D Fashion software, to create virtual true-to life garment visualisation.  This software will make it easy to fine-tune the fit of your designs before creating physical garments, minimising waste and time. 

During this 4 week “Introduction to Millinery” course you will learn how to block, shape, and manipulate sinamay straw.

You will learn the basics of couture hat making:

• How to stiffen, steam and stretch felt over a wooden block
• How to wire a hat to ensure it holds its shape
• How to attach a hat using wire, headband, combs, and elastics
• How to use materials in an efficient and economical way
• After blocking a hat, you will proceed onto trimming and decorating
• All students will complete one hats to take away.

All students will gain invaluable millinery skills, allowing them to make hats on their own.

Develop the practical skills and knowledge to care for and enhance the appearance of nails.

Learn the skills and knowledge to apply, maintain and remove acrylic nails, apply advanced nail art and the use of the electric drill. You will learn how to consult with clients, select suitable products and techniques and apply nail enhancements that include overlays, refills, tips and French.  

On successful completion of this course students will have achieved national recognised units of competence which are part of the SHB40121 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy qualification.

Follow the clinics on Facebook(opens in a new tab) .

Do you have an eye for style and a career dream to become a hairdresser? 

This course will make you job ready for employment as a salon assistant, on your way to becoming a hairdresser or colour technician. 

The role of salon assistant is an integral position in a hairdressers, helping to ensure the smooth running of the salon and client satisfaction on a day-to-day basis. You’ll learn a range of skills to support hairdressers in taking a client through their entire experience, from providing a warm welcome, performing shampooing, colouring, braiding, hairdrying, maintaining tools and work areas to a high standard and conducting financial transactions. 

Learn from our highly experienced team of passionate lecturers and gain a skillset to become employed as a salon assistant in either a local or boutique hairdressing salon, at a spa, or even at a luxury hotel or resort.

Study in specialist facilities 

Gain hands-on experience in our student Hair, Beauty & Massage Student Clinics working on real clients and developing your technique as well as your interpersonal and communication skills with customers whilst learning the working environment of a salon. You can follow the clinics on Facebook.

Our Mandurah campus underwent exciting developments with new purpose-built training facilities in 2023, including new simulated hair and beauty training facilities, with a hair salon and dedicated training spaces for beauty and massage therapy.

Lights, camera, action! Do you have a dream to become a stylist to the stars? SM TAFE is launching this new make-up qualification to help you begin your journey as a specialised make-up artist and/or hair and wig stylist in the fields of film, fashion, television and theatre.

During this course you will be trained by industry specialist Manuao TeAotonga who has recently worked on Disney Australia’s touring production of Frozen, and designed makeup for famous musicals such as The Addams Family (Zealous Productions), The Little Mermaid (HAMA Productions), Wizard of Oz (HAMA Productions), and more.

Manuao is one of Perth’s leading make-up artists and he also performed on the stage for over 30 years around Australia, with his love of make-up leading him to work behind the scenes transforming the stars.

Become a face and hair beauty expert as you learn professional make-up techniques for catwalk, screen, bridal, as well as hair and wig styling, along with the art of special effects make-up to create the characters you see on the big screen and stage.

This qualification is the highest in Australia for this field – become job ready to begin your career as a professional creative makeup artist.

Study in specialised facilities

Gain hands-on experience in our specialised student Hair, Beauty & Massage Student Clinics working on clients and briefs, developing your style, technique and your own creative flair. Follow the clinics on Facebook.

South Metro TAFE students graduate industry ready, with involvement in live events such as theatre productions to build practical on-the-job skills, and in this course you will be offered real-life work experience in the creative industries field, which may include fashion, screen and theatre.
 

This short course will train students in how to make fans and apply 3d to 5d hybrid and volume lashes 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 must have completed a classic lash course prior to enrolling, including the application, infill and removal of classic lash extensions. Please visit Eyelash Extensions for information on our classic lash course.

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.