Women in Construction Scholarship

This initiative supports women entering the construction industry with a scholarship. These scholarships apply to women enrolled in one of the two eligible qualifications:

• 52893WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Painting and Decorating Pre-apprenticeship)
• 52922WA Certificate II in Building and Construction Technical Support

Program details
 

• Classes start Semester 1, 2026
• Up to 16 places are available in each eligible qualification
• A scholarship for each successful applicant will cover training costs and associated expenses to support the participants through their studies, including:
  • Full tuition and resource fees
  • Personal Protective Equipment (for Painting and Decorating only)
  • Mentoring
  • Employability workshops
  • Guest speakers and site visits
  • Construction White Card (CPCWHS1001)
  • $500 graduation voucher

1. Book into a Try-a-Trade and/or Information Session (optional) by emailing Kolyne Tan (kolyne.tan@smtafe.wa.edu.au) 

See the section below, 'Try-a-Trade and Information Sessions,' for details and dates. 

2. Complete the Expression of Interest form by 31 October 2025.

Submit EOI form(opens in a new tab)

3. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview and to complete LLN tests from 10 November 2025. 

4. Successful applicants will be notified and contacted with an offer from 1 December 2025. 

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
 

• Be a person who identifies as a woman;
• Have left school, and
• Be a Western Australian resident and Australian citizen; or
• Be a permanent visa holder or holder of an eligible visa subclass as outlined in the Department's VET Fees and Charges Policy 2025 

Attending a Try-a-Trade or Information Session is optional, but a valuable way to explore the program. 

Information Sessions

The Information Sessions will be held at the South Metropolitan TAFE Thornlie campus, providing you with the opportunity to learn more about the program and ask any questions you may have. 

Try-a-Trade

The Try-a-Trade is a free 3-day program for women who have left school and are interested in exploring a career in the construction trades. 

Participants will have the opportunity to "have a go" at painting and decorating, and/or construction technical support within a real trade training environment at South Metropolitan TAFE Thornlie campus. 

You only need to attend the Try-a-Trade program relevant to your course, but you’re welcome to participate in both. 

Book into a Try-a-Trade program by emailing Kolyne Tan (kolyne.tan@smtafe.wa.edu.au) or call 9267 7600