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

Library services

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

Campus cafeteria

The Thornlie cafeteria opening hours are as follows:

Monday to Friday:
7.30am to 3.30pm

(Cafe opening hours are subject to change during term breaks)

The campus is also within easy walking distance to Centro Maddington Shopping Centre with over 80 retailers.

Vending machines are available on site for drinks and snacks.

Jobs and Skills Centre

Thornlie 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.

Koora-Marr Centre

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

Getting to Thornlie campus

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

Campus Parking
Thornlie campus has parking available for students with parking permits at the rear of the campus. Car parks can be accessed Monday to Thursday between 7:30am and 10pm and Friday between 7:30am and 5pm during term. Security guards patrol both car parks regularly during these periods and hoon behaviour will not be tolerated. Parking signs prohibiting parking on any ring road or on lawn areas will be enforced by the City of Gosnells Rangers who will issue infringement notices.

SMT accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage to any vehicles or its contents while parked on College premises.

Park 'n' Ride option

In collaboration with Maddington Central Shopping Centre(opens in a new tab) , a new Park 'n' Ride option has been introduced. Students can now park their car at the shopping centre (for a maximum of 8 hours) and take a quick 3-minute bus ride to campus or enjoy a 20-minute walk.

Buses 209, 210 and 228 run frequently between Maddington Central, departing every 10 minutes during peak periods.

Please note that a valid SM TAFE student parking permit must be displayed and will need to park in the green area. The easiest entrance to this area is via Attfield/Herbert Streets or Burslem Drive.

Public transport
The Thornlie campus has bus stops on Burslem Drive, connecting it to the train station and providing access to bus services to Perth. Visit Transperth's Journey Planner, using South Metropolitan TAFE Thornlie campus as a landmark to plan your trip or collect a timetable from the Customer Service Centre on campus.

Armadale Line Shutdown information:

Trains are now operating on the Thornlie - Cockburn Line(opens in a new tab)
The Armadale Line is now open between Byford and Perth stations
Beckenham passengers can take an Armadale Line or Thornlie–Cockburn Line train between Beckenham and Perth stations

For more information, visit the Transperth website: Armadale Line Shutdown Information(opens in a new tab)