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Thornlie

Thornlie, the largest campus of South Metropolitan TAFE, is approximately 18km from the CBD to the south east.

The campus has specialised workshops, and offers courses in the areas of community services, engineering, business, fabrication, heavy duty mechanical, information technology and building and construction.

Thornlie has over 20 specialist computing laboratories and access to modern heavy vehicles. It also features an on-campus business simulator, specialised in medical business training, Koora-Marr Centre aboriginal cultural space and is an Adult Migrant English Program campus. 

Facilities

Thornlie campus features a library for the use of students on campus.

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  

Location
Block 9  

Opening hours
Mondays to Thursdays - 8am to 4pm

Visit the library website

Location

Address
Burslem Drive, Thornlie WA 6108
T: 1800 001 001
E: info@smtafe.wa.edu.au

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

Courses at Thornlie campus 

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
  • Thornlie
  • Rockingham

Study Modes
  • Apprenticeship

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal working)

National ID MEM31922 | State ID AE19

Are you looking for a career creating and repairing metal structures and products?

When you complete the Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal) you'll be ready for a career as a sheetmetal worker or light metal fabricator in industries such as mining, commercial...

Campuses
  • Thornlie

Study Modes
  • Apprenticeship

Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic (Fixed Plant Mechanic)

National ID MEM31419 | State ID AD54
Specialise in diesel fitting and plant mechanics
Campuses
  • Thornlie

Study Modes
  • Apprenticeship

Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic (Mobile Plant Mechanic)

National ID MEM31419 | State ID AD55
This job is suitable for those working in maintenance of Heavy Mobile Equipment typically in use in the Mining and Civil Construction industries
Campuses
  • Thornlie

Study Modes
  • Apprenticeship

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
  • Rockingham
  • Thornlie

Study Modes
  • Apprenticeship

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

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

Certificate II in Engineering Foundations (Fabrication Pre-apprenticeship)

National ID 52913WA | State ID AE25

Blend a traditional trade with new technologies! 

Metal fabricators and welders work in a diverse trade, applying various fabrication and welding skills to industries including mechanical and civil engineering, the mining resources sector, heavy haulage and road transport, agriculture...

Campuses
  • Mandurah
  • Thornlie

Study Modes
  • On Campus

Certificate I in General Education for Adults

National ID 22472VIC | State ID BEH69

Gain better reading, writing, maths and computer skills.

Campuses
  • Thornlie
  • Mandurah
  • Murdoch
  • Rockingham
  • Armadale

Study Modes
  • On Campus

Certificate II in General Education for Adults

National ID 22473VIC | State ID BEH66

Make a fresh start with this general education course.

Campuses
  • Armadale
  • Bentley
  • Thornlie
  • Mandurah
  • Rockingham
  • Murdoch

Study Modes
  • Online and On Campus
  • On Campus