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Defence
With more than two decades of working in the defence shipbuilding and sustainment industry, SM TAFE has a proven track record of producing job-ready workers.
Our focus is on providing training for the exciting and rewarding defence industry. There are fantastic career opportunities available in trade areas such as structural steel and welding, metal fitter and machinists, industrial electricians and electricians. Our facilities are world-class, providing students with hands-on experience in a real-life industry setting.
We partner with the defence industry to service its increasing need for skilled trade workers. We support the industry to attract, train, retain and re-train skilled workers and our pathway programs bring together schools, TAFE and higher education and our nationally accredited courses can be customised to suit employers' needs.
Have you considered studying in courses that support the defence industry?
Defence in Western Australia also includes logistics and warehousing, maritime, information technology and engineering. Navigate to those industry areas using their links to explore courses with strong employment growth.
Courses in Defence
Certificate II in Engineering (Mechanical Fitter and Machinist Pre-Apprenticeship)
National ID MEM20105 | State ID AA49Become a mechanical fitting or machinist apprentice in the mining, industrial, defence, automotive, or hydraulics industries.
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- On Campus
Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)
National ID MEM60122 | State ID AE00Specialise in mechanical engineering with this course covering advanced mathematics, planning and design.
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- Munster
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- On Campus
- Online and On Campus
- Traineeship
Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade
National ID MEM50119 | State ID BEK0Gain specialist skills as an advanced engineering tradesperson.
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- Carlisle
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- Online
Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade
National ID MEM31119 | State ID BEK4Become a tradesperson working with composites within the metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.
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- Naval Base
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- Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/welding)
National ID MEM31922 | State ID AE16Are 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....
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- Naval Base
- Thornlie
- Rockingham
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- Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal working)
National ID MEM31922 | State ID AE19Are 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...
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- Thornlie
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- Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Surface finishing)
National ID MEM31922 | State ID AE18Gain options to work in the surface preparation and coating industry in areas such as oil and gas, marine, plant construction and maintenance, defence and site maintenance.
Learn in specialised facilities
South Metro TAFE's Carlisle Campus is WA's major centre for automotive...
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- Carlisle
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- Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician
National ID MEM31219 | State ID BEK1Designed in collaboration with the resources industry this course meets the demand for skilled workers in industrial electrotechnology.
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- Munster
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- Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting)
National ID MEM30219 | State ID AD58Launch your trades career as a machinist, mechanical fitter, metal plater or plant mechanic in mining, automotive, or hydraulics.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Rockingham
- Thornlie
Study Modes
- Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting/machining)
National ID MEM30219 | State ID AD57Launch your trades career as a machinist, mechanical fitter, metal plater or plant mechanic in mining, automotive, or hydraulics.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Rockingham
- Thornlie
Study Modes
- Apprenticeship