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Trucking into the next era of heavy auto at SM TAFE

23 May 2024

The Heavy Vehicle Mechanical Training Centre at our Thornlie campus is revving into the next era of technology, with the recent donation of a 60T diesel electric underground mining truck from Byrnecut. 

"Training is what you make it and if you put the effort in to get the most out of it, you’ll enjoy your time."

Jasmine
Heavy auto student at SM TAFE

The diesel/electric haulage truck joins the inventory of big machines at the campus and marks a milestone in advancing education and training in mining technology.

Meeting the demand for contemporary and cutting-edge machinery in student training is crucial in preparing students for...

Do you dream of working with the massive machines like dozers, loaders, dump trucks and drilling rigs?

Industries such as mining, defence, oil and gas and manufacturing await!

Become a diesel motor mechanic with the AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology and gain job-...

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Literacy and numeracy requirements

If you wish to apply for a VET Student Loan to pay for some or all your course fees, you will need to satisfy the requirements for literacy and numeracy.

If you cannot provide a copy of your Australian Year 12 Senior Education Certificate issued by an agency or authority of an...

Apply to study English and Foundation Studies courses

Looking to get ahead with skills for work, life or further study? If you don’t have the entrance requirements for a vocational course, these Foundation Skills courses provide a learning pathway.

Our courses in foundation skills, access and English offer training at many skill...

Floristry

Studying Floristry will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to create floristry designs using a number of techniques and to prepare and display floristry stock.

You will learn design expertise for...

TAFE fashion student wins at wearable art event

TAFE fashion student wins at wearable art event

South Metropolitan TAFE (SM TAFE) fashion student Emily Pedlow (Midland) has taken out the Tertiary Pairing Project Award at the City of Mandurah’s Wearable Art showcase event at the...

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Census dates

Census dates are the date a student may withdraw from their course or part of the course using the withdrawal form prior to their census dates; submit an application for a VET Student Loan for your enrolment; or withdraw from your units without incurring a debt.

Please note...

Express your interest in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning

Looking to add to your knowledge and formalise your skills in refrigeration and air-conditioning?

Our courses are nationally accredited training courses, offered online and we provide start any time opportunities.

Find out about our courses

To find out more about our...

SM TAFE students crowned national cybersafe champions  

7 December 2023

South Metropolitan TAFE (SM TAFE) student team 'data daemons' recently won first place in the National 2023 TAFEcyber Retrospect Labs Incident Response Student Challenge.  

Twenty-seven teams and 120 participants Australia-wide battled it out in an...

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Nation’s only HVAC advanced diploma forged in extreme conditions

Western Australia’s remote and often harsh environment has, by necessity, driven innovation in the state since the arrival of the first settlers. 

South Metropolitan TAFE’s delivery of the nation’s only Advanced Diploma of Engineering (HVAC) qualification owes its inception to the...

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