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Rockingham

Our largest campus south of Fremantle, Rockingham campus offers a wide variety of courses - from community services to construction, we have the course for you.

We offer a range of construction courses including plumbing and gas, fabrication and engineering. A purpose-built workshop houses delivery for fabrication and mechanical fitter and machinist training and is equipped with contemporary equipment to ensure students and apprentices receive industry-relevant training and gain hands-on experience. The modern building and construction workshop facility hosts the purpose-built plumbing workshop with a state-of-the-art backflow training and assessment area meeting contemporary industry needs.

Rockingham campus is also home to childcare, education support, community services, nursing, information technology and business and finance training and the Kadadjini-Mia cultural space.

Facilities

Library services

Students at our Rockingham campus can access SM TAFE’s library services remotely. 

Access resource guides for your subjects via the Library Subject Guides(opens in a new tab)

Visit the library website

The library provides:

  • A large and diverse resource collection of books, magazines and DVDs, both physical and online
  • Assistance with researching for information and answers to reference enquiries
  • Information sessions on library and information services, supported with published and online information guides
  • Assistance with study, referencing and learning skills
  • Networked and wireless computer areas
  • Access to electronic information such as internet and databases

 

Campus cafeteria

The cafeteria is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 3.30pm during term times with reduced hours during term breaks. A range of food and drink is provided.

Vending machines are available on site for drinks and snacks and a small kitchen with fridge is available.

Jobs and Skills Centre

Rockingham campus features one of the state's Jobs and Skills Centres, where free career development advice and job opportunities can be explored by students and the general public. 
 

Kadadjiny Mia Centre

The campus also hosts the Kadadjiny Mia Centre for Aboriginal Learning, which aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders at TAFE.

Getting to Rockingham campus

Smart Travel
We recommend all visitors to campuses take advantage of our Smart Travel information to ease congestion on and around our campuses.  

Parking 
Rockingham campus has parking available for students surrounding the campus buildings. Students studying construction trades and fabrication should enter via Dixon Road, while other students should access parking at A block via Education Drive. Bollards are in place between these two zones during campus opening hours.   

Public transport
Rockingham campus enjoys bus stops on Dixon Road connecting Rockingham campus with the train station and with bus services to Fremantle. Visit Transperth's Journey Planner, using South Metropolitan TAFE Rockingham campus as a landmark to plan your trip or collect a timetable from the Customer Service Centre on campus.
   
 

Campus map

Download the Rockingham campus map (2 MB) (PDF document - opens in a new tab)

Free WiFi

Students enjoy free WiFi at all SM TAFE campuses. 

Visit the Wi-Fi and technical requirements page.

Location

Address
Simpson Avenue, Rockingham WA 6168
T: 1800 001 001
E: info@smtafe.wa.edu.au

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Rockingham

Address

Simpson Avenue
Rockingham WA 6168
Australia

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Rockingham campus courses 

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    Certificate III in EAL (Access)

    National ID 22640VIC | State ID BGV49

    When you finish the Certificate III in EAL (Access) you will be able to use English every day with confidence.

    You will learn to:
    • take part in informal conversations
    • read and write
    • understand and respond to written and spoken information
    • understand the...
    Campuses
    • Armadale
    • Carlisle
    • Murdoch
    • Mandurah
    • Rockingham
    • Thornlie

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Free

    Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

    National ID CHC30121 | State ID BGY3

    Study our Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course if you have a passion for the care and education of young children up to the age of 5 years.

    Campuses
    • Armadale
    • Murdoch
    • Mandurah
    • Rockingham
    • Thornlie

    Study Modes
    • On Campus
    • Online and On Campus

    Free
    VET Student Loans (VSL)

    Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

    National ID CHC50121 | State ID BGY6

    Expand your career opportunities and take on a leadership role in the early childhood sector by studying the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

    Campuses
    • Mandurah
    • Rockingham
    • Thornlie
    • Murdoch

    Study Modes
    • On Campus
    • Online and On Campus

    Certificate II in Electronics

    National ID UEE21920 | State ID BFN1

    Learn practical electronics skills in this highly sought after course.

    Campuses
    • Rockingham
    • Thornlie

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Half-price

    Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

    National ID UEE30820 | State ID BFN0

    Launch your career as a licensed electrician.

    Campuses
    • Rockingham
    • Thornlie

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Half-price

    Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/welding)

    National ID MEM31922 | State ID AE16

    Are you looking for a career making and fixing all things mechanical?

    When you complete the Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding) you'll be looking at a trades career as a boilermaker, welder, or fabricator in industries such as mining or construction....

    Campuses
    • Naval Base
    • Rockingham
    • Thornlie

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Half-price

    Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting)

    National ID MEM30219 | State ID AD58

    Launch your trades career as a machinist, mechanical fitter, metal plater or plant mechanic in mining, automotive, or hydraulics.

    Campuses
    • Thornlie
    • Rockingham

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Half-price

    Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting/machining)

    National ID MEM30219 | State ID AD57

    Launch your trades career as a machinist, mechanical fitter, metal plater or plant mechanic in mining, automotive, or hydraulics.

    Campuses
    • Rockingham
    • Thornlie

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Half-price

    Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Machining)

    National ID MEM30219 | State ID AD56

    Learn to machine, modify and gain skills in the maintenance of plant and equipment, machinery and power stations.

    Campuses
    • Rockingham
    • Thornlie

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Gas Permit

    State ID 09160P
    Get ready to apply for a Gas Fitting Permit with this course bundling safety, standards and basic combustion and flueing knowledge.
    Campuses
    • Rockingham

    Study Modes
    • On Campus