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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

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

 

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.

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. 
 

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

The low sensory room is designed for students who experience sensory overload or emotional overwhelm and need a quiet space to de-escalate and reset. 

This space provides a calm, low-stimulation environment to help you regroup and refocus.

Location: Just outside the new Student Support Services office, Block H (Rockingham campus). 

 Access: See the Student Support Services team in the office, and they will let you in

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.
   
 

Students enjoy free WiFi at all SM TAFE campuses. 

Visit the Wi-Fi and technical requirements page.

Location

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

Use the map below to zoom in to see the location of Rockingham campus.

Rockingham

Address

Simpson Avenue
Rockingham WA 6168
Australia

Courses at Rockingham campus 

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    Plumbing Contracting Licensing (Backflow Specialist Units) skill set

    State ID GAE15

    This course covers the unit you need for the backflow specialist theory and practical component of a plumbing contractor's license:

    • CPCPWT4022  Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices...
    Campuses
    • Rockingham

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Plumbing Contracting Licensing (Business Units) skill set

    State ID GAC86

    The business units form a mandatory part of the plumbing contractor licence.

    Campuses
    • Rockingham

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Plumbing Contracting Licensing (Drainage Specialist Units) skill set

    State ID GAE14

    This course covers the unit you need for the drainage specialist theory and practical component of a plumbing contractor's license:

    • CPCPDR4011 Design and size sanitary drainage systems
    • ...
    Campuses
    • Rockingham

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Plumbing Contracting Licensing (Sanitary Specialist Units) skill set

    State ID GAE17

    This course covers the unit you need for the sanitary specialist theory and practical component of a plumbing contractor's license:

    • CPCPSN4011 Design and size sanitary plumbing systems

    ...

    Campuses
    • Rockingham

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Plumbing Contracting Licensing (Water Specialist Units) skill set

    State ID GAE16

    This course covers the unit you need for the water specialist theory and practical component of a plumbing contractor's license:

    • CPCPWT4011 Design and size heated and cold-water services and systems
    • ...
    Campuses
    • Rockingham

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies

    National ID 52895WA | State ID BGS66

    Become a nurse! This course provides the academic knowledge for entry into the Diploma of Nursing.

    Campuses
    • Bentley
    • Murdoch
    • Mandurah
    • Rockingham

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate III in Roof Plumbing

    National ID CPC32620 | State ID BGD0

    Want a career working outdoors with a view? Become a roof plumber today.

    Campuses
    • Rockingham

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Certificate III in School Based Education Support

    National ID CHC30221 | State ID BGY5

    Plan education programs and assist students in their learning and development. You'll develop the skills and knowledge to support teachers and provide care and supervision for children from kindergarten to Year 12.

    Campuses
    • Murdoch
    • Rockingham
    • Thornlie
    • Armadale

    Study Modes
    • On Campus
    • Online and On Campus

    Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

    National ID CHC40221 | State ID BGY4

    Engage your passion for working with children and supporting their individual needs. This course will give you with the practical skills and knowledge to assist the teaching staff in schools and provide care, instruction and supervision in kindergarten, pre-primary, primary and secondary school...

    Campuses
    • Armadale
    • Murdoch
    • Mandurah
    • Rockingham

    Study Modes
    • On Campus
    • Online and On Campus

    Certificate III in Screen and Media

    National ID CUA31020 | State ID BGT8

    Start your pathway towards a career as a web developer, multimedia designer or digital animator

    Campuses
    • Rockingham
    • Thornlie
    • Mandurah

    Study Modes
    • On Campus