5 September 2024
Our new Armadale campus officially opened in August, bringing a modern training hub to the south-eastern suburbs of Perth to deliver training for priority industry areas.
Construction is now complete on the world-class campus, marking a milestone for vocational training in Armadale. The purpose-built campus is located as a stand-alone precinct on Church Avenue, replacing and consolidating the previous SM TAFE sites in Armadale, doubling the training capacity of the prior offerings.
Training delivery from our expert lecturer teams at the Armadale campus will have a strong focus on community services, early childhood education and care, education support, general education and IT, with cutting-edge facilities for students to learn in.
Stand-out features to support this training include a state-of-the-art simulated childcare facility for early learning along with simulated counselling rooms for community services courses. The campus also has specialist training areas for IT, classrooms and computer labs for business and general education, along with learning environments that replicate real-world workplaces.
SM TAFE Managing Director, Darshi Ganeson, said that the new facility will be an asset to the community, bringing a fresh perspective to local learning.
"Our new campus in Armadale changes the landscape of vocational training in the area with a rejuvenated and modern offering in the town centre. This development allows us to double our student places and provide a range of affordable training opportunities to allow students to become part of the workforce.
"SM TAFE offers many fee-free* and low-fee courses from the Armadale campus. Our dedicated lecturer teams look forward to welcoming students to facilities that will provide job-ready skills for what they will encounter in the workplace,” Ms Ganeson said.
The campus has a brand-new Jobs and Skills Centre(opens in a new tab) which provides the community with a walk-in, one-stop shop for free careers, training and employment advice. A modern student hub is on site along with a faith observance area, creche and outdoor terraces.
Student life is enhanced with a major shopping centre across the road offering eateries and shops within walking distance and easy public transport access.
The campus was designed by Fremantle architectural practice Armstrong Collective and built by local construction company PS Structures.
Want to train at the new Armadale campus?
From becoming a welfare support worker, to a childcare worker or kindergarten assistant, to gaining core education skills needed to enter the workforce, there are hundreds of potential training pathways offered at Armadale campus.
You could kick off an IT career and learn to become an IT helpdesk officer, get administrative skills to start a business career, or become a trainer or lecturer.
The most popular course at Armadale campus is the 22472VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults which teaches basic skills in reading, writing, maths, computing, technology and planning, along with the slightly higher course 22473VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults which prepares for employment and further education.
The Adult Migrant English Program is also offered, providing eligible migrants with free English language classes to help them settle in Australia.
Whether you’re a school leaver, job seeker or want to make a career change, SM TAFE has hundreds of courses to get you job-ready. See all the options at Armadale...
Applications for Semester 1, 2025 open on Friday 6 September 2024.
Questions about the new campus? Call our Client Contact Centre.
Armadale campus offers cutting-edge facilities and a modern learning environment.
A simulated childcare facility for early learning is a key feature.
Students learn job-ready skills to prepare for the workplace.
The student zone offers a space for students to take a break.
A multi-storey learning environment offers cutting-edge facilities.
Armadale campus is located on Church Avenue.
* Selected full qualifications are 100% fee-free. Resource fees may apply. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for more information.