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There has been much talk about the workforce of tomorrow and Industry 4.0, however what about the jobs of today? What are the fastest growing jobs in Australia right now?

Well that’s a good question.

The numbers are in, thanks to our friends at LinkedIn and their latest...

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This course provides theory training in IPL and LASER units 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...

GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System)

This course is structured on a combination of theory and practical exercises using both ‘live to air’ equipment and simulations. It is delivered by fully qualified and accredited lecturers with deck officer or radio officer...

Do you want to make a real difference?

In this course, you will acquire the knowledge to recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence, facilitate and review case management and manage legal and ethical compliance. Working in Community Services is diverse and...

Drones - whilst you may not have been familiar with them until more recently, they’ve been regulated in Australia for almost 20 years, and now, the future for drone operators is getting bigger and brighter (by the day it would seem).

With the aerial access drones provide, they’re used...

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Ready to navigate your crew through rough or smooth seas? Further advance your maritime career and become a highly skilled specialist in a supervisory role.

This course will qualify you to work in international waters as a:

  • Master or Chief Mate on vessels less than...

This course provides essential training for deck officers who have insufficient sea time in the last five (5) years to revalidate their Australian Certificate of Competency (COC) issued by AMSA (2nd Mates, Mates or Masters) as required by Marine Orders Part 3.

This course meets the...

South Metropolitan TAFE is the chosen institution for almost 40 per cent of the state's apprentices. Offering the security and quality assurance of a government-owned college, SM TAFE develops and delivers flexible and industry-relevant training options that address workplace needs.

SM TAFE provides employers with tailored solutions to train and upskill new and existing staff. Lecturers are experts in their respective fields, with access to world-class facilities.

Students receive nationally accredited qualifications and skills development, reducing staff turnover and boosting workforce productivity and profits. Working-age school leavers, those re-entering the workforce and employees seeking a career change or promotion are among the many who undertake an SM TAFE apprenticeship or traineeship.

Congratulations to all the outstanding students who were honoured at the 2020 SM TAFE Student Awards ceremony on Wednesday 31 March 2021. The awards highlight the hard work and success of the students in completing their qualifications to a high standard. 

Apprentice of the Year

Finalists   

  • Kane Williams - Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery (Winner)
  • Helen Ashcroft - Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery
  • Marcia Erutoe - Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Refrigeration/Air Conditioning)
  • Dylan Stephens - Certificate III in Bread Baking

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year

Finalists    

  • Grant Syron - Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watchkeeper Deck) (Winner)
  • Daniel Matera - Certificate III in Plumbing
  • Trae Turvey - Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology

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Culturally Diverse Student of the Year

Finalists    

  • Sauda Niyogwizera - Diploma of Hospitality Management (Winner)
  • Marli Erminia Da Silva Nicholl - Certificate IV in EAL
  • Marzia Rasouli - Certificate IV in EAL

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International Student of the Year

Finalists   

  • Shalynn Buss - Diploma of Event Management (Winner)
  • Robert Jacobs - Certificate IV in Programming 
  • Aishath Amir - Diploma of Information Technology - Networking
  • Aurelie Jammes - Diploma of Event Management

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Trainee of the Year

Finalist

  • Trae Turvey - Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology (Winner)

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Vocational Student of the Year

Finalists

  • Zoe Tucker - Certificate IV in Landscape Design (Winner)
  • Vicky Holland - Certificate IV in Community Services
  • Nerine Boulter - Diploma of Aquaculture
  • Milena Ritchie - Diploma of Hospitality Management

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VET Secondary Student of the Year

Finalists

Maddison Worthington - Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Painting and Decorating Pre-Apprenticeship) (Winner) Emily Billingham - Certificate III in Events Lucy Tyler -...
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"The donation of the Intellibus from the RAC provides an enhanced and richer learning experience for our students becoming skilled in electric hybrid technology."

Darshi Ganeson-Oats
SM TAFE Managing Director

20 May 2024

Automotive training at South Metropolitan TAFE (SM TAFE) has accelerated into a new era with the recent donation of the RAC Intellibus.

SM TAFE is now the proud home of the RAC Intellibus, which will become a static demonstration vehicle at the Specialist Light...

Light Auto training at SM TAFE Want to catch the career bus and get job ready for a role in light-automotive? 

Become an in-demand apprentice motor mechanic to repair and service motor vehicles, with the AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, which is half...

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