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Do you love making and fixing all things mechanical? A trades career as a boilermaker, welder or fabricator could be the perfect fit for you. Our campuses provide students with a hands-on learning environment with industry-standard equipment, advanced technology and specialised workshop areas. 

Explore nationally recognised qualifications in boilermaking/welding, sheet metal and surface finishing. Open up employment opportunities in a range of industries including mechanical and civil engineering, mining resources sector, heavy haulage and road transport, agriculture machinery, construction, defence, refineries and materials bulk handling.

Did you know? SM TAFE was recognised as the best in the West for welding training at the 2024 WA Welding Excellence Awards. You can read the full news story for more info.

 

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    CNC Conversational Programming

    State ID 09513P

    This CNC Conversational Lathe course, powered by Okuma Technology, is designed for experienced CNC Machinists and Operators looking to upskill into the programming environment without the need for complex G-Code.

    You will dive into Okuma’s one-touch IGF's intuitive...

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    CNC Setup and Operate

    State ID 09356P

    The CNC Setup and Operate course is for experienced tradespeople already engaged in engineering production or manufacturing roles, as well as for fitting/machining apprentices in their advanced stages. ...

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade

    National ID MEM31119 | State ID BEK4

    Become a tradesperson working with composites within the metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.

    Campuses
    • Naval Base

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/welding)

    National ID MEM31922 | State ID AE16

    Are 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....

    Campuses
    • Naval Base
    • Rockingham
    • Thornlie

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal working)

    National ID MEM31922 | State ID AE19

    Are 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...

    Campuses
    • Thornlie

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Surface finishing)

    National ID MEM31922 | State ID AE18

    Gain 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...

    Campuses
    • Carlisle

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Certificate II in Engineering Foundations (Fabrication Pre-apprenticeship)

    National ID 52913WA | State ID AE25

    Blend a traditional trade with new technologies! 

    Metal fabricators and welders work in a diverse trade, applying various fabrication and welding skills to industries including mechanical and civil engineering, the mining resources sector, heavy haulage and road transport, agriculture...

    Campuses
    • Mandurah
    • Thornlie

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction

    National ID MEM30719 | State ID BEJ7

    Become a tradesperson working in the exciting marine craft construction industry.

    Campuses
    • Naval Base

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship