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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...

3 April 2025

Student talent was in the spotlight at the South Metropolitan TAFE (SM TAFE) Student Awards, held on Monday 31 March at The Hub, in Bentley Technology Park. 

The energy was electric as almost 100 guests came together on the ‘night of nights’ for students, with seven...

"The Student Awards is an absolute highlight on our calendar and being recognised as a finalist in a category is an extraordinary achievement. 

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SM TAFE General Manager of Organisational Services, Jamie Drew, was MC for the evening.  A Welcome to Country was delivered by Noongar elder Robyn Collard, accompanied by her grandson Tryse on the didgeridoo. 

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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year

Finalist
Elekana Nai |  MAR50320 Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master less than 500 GT) 

Winner
Adrienne Viti | 52880WA Certificate IV in Leadership and Mentoring ...

Apprentice of the Year 

Finalist
Ellie Bannister |  MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting/machining) 

Finalist
Jonathon Yates |  FBP30521 Certificate III in Baking 

Winner...

Culturally Diverse Student of the Year 

Winner
Siu Yee (Bena) Chan | SIT40721 Certificate IV in Patisserie    

(Pictured left to right: South Metropolitan TAFE Managing Director Darshi Ganeson with Bena Chan)

International Student of the Year

Finalist
Elton Goh I SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery I SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management I SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management  

Winner
Anna...

Trainee of the Year

Finalist
Tully Bennett I Defence Industry Pathways Program    

Winner
Sharon Tromp I CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care 

Finalist
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VET Delivered to Secondary Student of the Year

Finalist
Bailey Stammers I SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality     

Winner
Emily Mulcahy I SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality 

Finalist
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Vocational Student of the Year

Finalist
Kayla D’Costa I CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support   

Winner
Bradley Innes I  SIT30522 Certificate III in Events I SIT50322 Diploma of Event...

Applications for WA Training Awards close on Friday, 11 April 2025. SM TAFE encourages all students, including our winners and finalists, to apply for the individual categories.  

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Be more for a brighter future with SM TAFE. Applications for Semester 2, 2025 open on 29 April 2025.    

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Please check the "Study Requirements" tab of your course page for information on what to bring on your first day of TAFE.
 

CourseOrientation DetailsCHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and CareArmadale campus, Mandurah campus, Murdoch campus, Rockingham campus,...