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Building and Construction

Building and construction is one of the biggest industries in Western Australia and employs approximately 10 per cent of the state’s workforce. Billions of dollars are invested in infrastructure and housing every year, resulting in an ever-growing industry full of exciting employment opportunities.

At SM TAFE we deliver practical, hands-on training that covers a wide variety of specialisations including; plumbing and gas, bricklaying and blocklaying, carpentry and joinery, civil construction, electrical and electrotechnology, floor and wall tiling, painting and decorating, solid plastering, telecommunications and wall and ceiling lining.

Our Building and Construction qualifications range from entry level pre-apprenticeship programs, through to apprenticeships and post-trade specialisations and are delivered at our specialist training facilities based at our Mandurah, Munster, Rockingham and Thornlie campuses.

Plan your study pathway in Building and Construction.

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Bricklaying and Blocklaying
Carpenter drilling into a piece of wood
Carpentry and Joinery
Construction workers standing on a bridge looking at plans
Civil Construction
Electrician with a circuit board
Electrical and Electrotechnology
Construction site with a crane
General Construction
Painter with a pot of blue paint, standing in front of a wall where other painters are doing a mural
Painting and Decorating
Plumber posing with gas pipes and valve
Plumbing and Gas
Plasterer applying plaster to a wall
Solid plastering
Wall and Ceiling plasterer posing with his plaster cornice work
Wall and Ceiling Lining
Tiler standing in front of a blue tiled wall
Wall and Floor Tiling
Boxes of flammable liquid warning stickers
Work Health and Safety

Courses in Building and Construction

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    Certificate III in Civil Construction (Pipe Laying)

    National ID RII30920 | State ID AC99

    Gain the skills to become a mobile plant operator, bridge construction worker, pipe layer or road construction worker.

    Campuses
    • Thornlie

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations

    National ID RII30820 | State ID BGL4

    Gain the skills to become a mobile plant operator, bridge construction worker, pipe layer or road construction worker.

    Campuses
    • Thornlie

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Construction Industry Preparation Skill Set

    State ID AF301

    This skill set is designed to equip you with the practical, hands-on training needed to operate elevated work platforms (up to 11 metres) and work safely at heights. You’ll gain skills that are in...

    Campuses
    • Thornlie

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Course in Painters Registration

    National ID 52921WA | State ID BGX80

    The Course in Painters Registration (52921WA) is designed for individuals seeking registration as a painting practitioner and/or painting contractor in Western Australia. It meets the academic requirements of the set 2 registration pathway under the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011...

    Campuses
    • Thornlie

    Study Modes
    • Online and On Campus

    Certificate II in Drainage

    National ID CPC20720 | State ID BGB4
    Gain the skills needed to work in the plumbing industry, specialising in ground works.
    Campuses
    • Rockingham

    Study Modes
    • Traineeship

    Electrical Contractor Nominees WAE200

    State ID 09123P

    Build on your current electrical studies with the Electrical Contractor Nominees

    Campuses
    • Armadale

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate III in Electrical Fitting

    National ID UEE33020 | State ID BFO5

    Manufacture, wire and fit electrical components within a plant or on machinery.

    Campuses
    • Thornlie

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Electrical Trade Revision

    State ID S0057P

    Review and revise your electrical learning with this fourth-year course.

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) (Electrotechnology Pre-apprenticeship)

    National ID UEE22020 | State ID AC54

    Become an apprentice in the electrical, instrumentation or electrical servicing trades.

    Campuses
    • Armadale
    • Mandurah

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

    National ID UEE30820 | State ID BFN0

    Launch your career as a licensed electrician.

    Campuses
    • Rockingham
    • Thornlie

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship