Ready for a change? Have you had a break from the workforce and looking to embark on a new career direction? This course offers women an opportunity to explore various career options, build self confidence and gain academic standards necessary to enter South Metropolitan TAFE courses.
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.
Entry Requirements
School Leaver
Non-School Leaver
AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8
C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent
Certificate I or Certificate II
This course is available as an apprenticeship, studying one day per week on campus and four days per week training on the job at your employer.
Entrance requirements for apprenticeships
You must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study an apprenticeship or traineeship.
An apprenticeship involves full time work with an employer who provides an opportunity to learn all aspects of a trade. This is a structured program for a fixed period of time and while you learn on the job, you also attend off the job training at SM TAFE.
Some of the benefits of an Apprenticeship are that you can:
earn a wage while you train
learn on the job skills combined with off the job training
receive a nationally recognised qualification on successful completion
start a valuable step towards a rewarding career path
Kick start your composites trade career!. This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required by a tradesperson working with composites/fibreglass.
Entry Requirements
School Leaver
Non-School Leaver
AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8
C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent
Certificate I or Certificate II
This course is only available as an apprenticeship, and you must be employed under a training contract with an organisation relevant to the trade.
Entrance requirements for apprenticeships
You must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study an apprenticeship or traineeship.
An apprenticeship involves full time work with an employer who provides an opportunity to learn all aspects of a trade. This is a structured program for a fixed period of time and while you learn on the job, you also attend off the job training at SM TAFE.
Some of the benefits of an Apprenticeship are that you can:
Earn a wage while you train
Learn on the job skills combined with off the job training
Receive a nationally recognised qualification on successful completion
Start a valuable step towards a rewarding career path
South Metropolitan TAFE provides quality training that serves both employers and employees. Employers gain the benefits of skilled and accredited employees and the employee gains the knowledge, skill, confidence and a sense of pride when completing the qualification.
Entry Requirements
School Leaver
Non-School Leaver
AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8
C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent
Certificate I or Certificate II
This course is available as a traineeship.
Entrance requirements for traineeships
You must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study an apprenticeship or traineeship.
In a traineeship you also gain hands-on skills and work experience, and improve your employment prospects, while earning a wage. On successful completion you will gain a nationally recognised qualification which can lead to rewarding career options. The difference between a traineeship and an apprenticeship is that a traineeship can be either a full time or part time employment based training arrangement, usually for a nominal duration of 12 months or more, generally in a non-trade related area.
To find out how to arrange a traineeship and study at South Metropolitan TAFE, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre closest to you.
Build your career in vehicle construction and repair Vehicle construction and repair is a diverse trade requiring a broad range of skills.
Entry Requirements
School Leaver
Non-School Leaver
AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8
C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent
Certificate I or Certificate II
This course is available as an apprenticeship.
Entrance requirements for apprenticeships
You must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study an apprenticeship or traineeship.
An apprenticeship involves full time work with an employer who provides an opportunity to learn all aspects of a trade. This is a structured program for a fixed period of time and while you learn on the job, you also attend off the job training at SM TAFE.
Some of the benefits of an Apprenticeship are that you can:
earn a wage while you train
learn on the job skills combined with off the job training
receive a nationally recognised qualification on successful completion
start a valuable step towards a rewarding career path
Get a solid foundation in physics for engineering Learn how to use mathematics as a tool to analyse practical problems. Workers in industry have options available for flexible study. Explore the mechanical diploma and advanced diploma study pathway options.
Power your career forward with this nationally recognised qualification which will equip you with a specialised skillset in process plant problem solving, helping you move towards a supervisory role..
Entry Requirements
School Leaver
Non-School Leaver
AQF
C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English, and OLNA; or NAPLAN 9 Band 8
C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent
You must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study an apprenticeship or traineeship.
In a traineeship you also gain hands-on skills and work experience, and improve your employment prospects, while earning a wage. On successful completion you will gain a nationally recognised qualification which can lead to rewarding career options. The difference between a traineeship and an apprenticeship is that a traineeship can be either a full time or part time employment based training arrangement, usually for a nominal duration of 12 months or more, generally in a non-trade related area.
To find out how to arrange a traineeship and study at South Metropolitan TAFE, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre closest to you.
Learn to control COVID-19 related infection in transport and logistics In these unprecedented times, new regulations need workers to manage infection control while in the supply chain of essential goods and services.
This five-day short course will provide students with a taste of the Construction industry, as well as an opportunity to obtain a White Card. Successful completion of the course may lead to further apprenticeship studies in brick/blocklaying.
When you complete the Diploma of Work Health and Safety you can expect to be a valued addition to any organisation as a compliance officer, or WHS manager..
Entry Requirements
School Leaver
Non-School Leaver
AQF
Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent
Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades)
Certificate III
Students must have attained the core units from the BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety or equivalent competencies before studying this course.
Equivalent competencies are predecessors to the following units which have been mapped as equivalent:
BSBWHS412 Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws
BSBWHS413 Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes
BSBWHS414 Contribute to WHS risk management
BSBWHS415 Contribute to implementing WHS management systems
BSBWHS416 Contribute to workplace incident response
Do you have an eye for detail and want your work on show?. When you complete the Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling you will be ready for a certified trade career as a wall and floor tiler.
Entry Requirements
School Leaver
Non-School Leaver
AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8
C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent
Certificate I or Certificate II
This course is available as an apprenticeship.
Entrance requirements for apprenticeships
You must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study an apprenticeship or traineeship.
An apprenticeship involves full time work with an employer who provides an opportunity to learn all aspects of a trade. This is a structured program for a fixed period of time and while you learn on the job, you also attend off the job training at SM TAFE.
Some of the benefits of an Apprenticeship are that you can:
Earn a wage while you train
Learn on the job skills combined with off the job training
Receive a nationally recognised qualification on successful completion
Start a valuable step towards a rewarding career path