Training News
SM TAFE Prepares for AUKUS
South Metropolitan TAFE (SM TAFE) and United Kingdom’s City College Plymouth have formed a new international partnership, supported by the WA Government, to strengthen defence industry skills and support future AUKUS workforce needs.
This partnership builds on joint State and Commonwealth investment in the Defence Industry Skills Centre of Excellence at SM TAFE.
The collaboration will focus on sharing expertise and aligning training in key naval and defence areas.
Apprenticeship and Traineeship Information
A practical VET Pathway into the Electrical Trades
From Apprenticeship Support Australia
The Certificate II in Data and Voice Communications (UEE20720) offers students a practical and industry‑aligned VET pathway into the electrical field. Through hands‑on learning, students develop core capabilities such as installing and maintaining telecommunication cabling, working safely with extra‑low voltage systems, assembling components, and interpreting technical drawings—skills that closely support the early stages of electrical trade training. The qualification also includes training aligned with ACMA open cabler registration, giving students a valuable edge when approaching electrical industry intakes and apprenticeship opportunities
For more information on electrical apprenticeships go to So, you want to be an electrician. Here are some suggested pathways into electrical trades.
Start Electrical Apprenticeships Early
Apprenticeship Support has joined the clamour to find pathways for students to go into the electrical trades. They recommend:
- Cert II in Sustainable Energy
- Cert II in Electronics
- Cert II in Computer Assembly and Repair.
Electrical apprenticeship Maths Skills
(From AI) Electrical apprenticeship maths tests focus on Year 10–11 level applied mathematics, covering basic arithmetic, algebra, fractions, decimals, and geometry, with a typical duration of 1 hour 45 minutes. Key areas include Ohm’s Law, cable calculations, and unit conversions. Calculators are generally allowed, and these tests are often used to identify the need for extra support.