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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.

Bricklayer standing in front of a wall
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

Favourites

    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

    General Legislative Requirements

    State ID 09125P

    This Electrical Licensing Board-approved course is designed to enhance participants’ existing electrical skills.

    Campuses
    • Thornlie

    Study Modes
    • Online

    Infrastructure Ready Skill Set

    State ID AE388
    Get Skills Ready for a job in construction.
    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate III in Locksmithing

    National ID MEM30819 | State ID BEL3

    Are you ready for a secure career that opens doors? Become a licensed locksmith today.

    Campuses
    • Rockingham

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

    National ID CPC30620 | State ID BGE5

    Bring buildings to life with a Certificate III in Painting and Decorating and launch your certified trade career as a painter or decorator today.

    Campuses
    • Thornlie

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Certificate III in Plumbing

    National ID CPC32420 | State ID BGC2

    Does your career pipe dream involve real pipes? Complete this certificate and become a plumber or gasfitter (tradesperson).

    Campuses
    • Rockingham

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Certificate II in Plumbing (Plumbing Pre-apprenticeship)

    National ID 52887WA | State ID AC56

    Get the foundational skills to become a plumbing apprentice on completion of this course.

    Campuses

    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 (Specialist Units) skill set

    State ID GAC87

    This course will give you the skills and knowledge to operate as a plumbing contractor.

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    PVC Pipe Handling and Installation

    State ID S0164P

    Accredited by the Water Corporation, this course is for those working on land development projects where PVC pipe laying is required.

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On Campus