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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

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    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
    • Rockingham

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry skill set

    State ID GAC93
    Looking to get started in construction?

    Start here with this skill set and on successful completion, you'll be issued with your White Card, which allows you to work in the building and construction industry in Australia. You'll gain an understanding of safety laws, hazards, and risk...

    Campuses
    • Thornlie

    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

    Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation

    National ID RII20120 | State ID BFH1

    This broad qualification will give you practical foundation skills you need to carry out a range of basic tasks in the resource and infrastructure sectors, such as mining and mineral exploration, drilling and construction.

    This course has been carefully crafted with industry insights,...

    Campuses
    • Thornlie

    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

    Safety Leadership for Supervisors skill set

    State ID GAB80
    Build the essential safety leadership skills required for effective site supervision across the mining and construction industries. This training aligns with real on‑site operational needs, ensuring supervisors can immediately apply the knowledge and skills gained when they return to work....
    Campuses
    • Bentley

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate III in Solid Plastering

    National ID CPC31020 | State ID BGD3

    Want a career in a trade that has everything covered? On completion of this course you will be ready for a trade career as a solid plasterer.

    Campuses
    • Rockingham

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Certificate III in Trenchless Technology

    National ID RII31619 | State ID BFA4

    Learn machine operation, reading plans, leveling, excavation and safety procedures in this hands-on traineeship.

    Campuses
    • Thornlie

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining

    National ID CPC31220 | State ID BGD5

    Become a wall and ceiling liner with this half-price trade qualification where your skills will be sought after by this high-demand industry.

    Campuses
    • Rockingham

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship