Technical trades boost under TAFE partnership

It’s expected that more than 2,000 students per year will benefit from training in the vocational education and training facilities.

South Metropolitan TAFE managing director Terry Durant said SM TAFE has more than 20 years’ experience in educating defence personnel at its purpose-built facilities.

“Thousands of sailors, soldiers, and aviators will soon be able to further develop their skills in technical trades in locations where they work and live,” he said.

“I am delighted that South Metropolitan TAFE will be one of the leading providers to prepare defence personnel with world-class skills that will protect Australia’s sovereignty.”

SM TAFE will commence delivery of certificate IV and diploma level qualifications to Royal Australian Navy personnel as part of the new JTTTS contract from February next year, providing electronics, engineering, electrical systems, welding, marine technician and air conditioning qualifications to sailors based in Western Australia.

Robert Dougherty

Robert is a senior journalist who has previously worked for Seven West Media in Western Australia, as well as Fairfax Media and Australian Community Media in New South Wales. He has produced national headlines, photography and videography of emergency services, business, community, defence and government news across Australia. Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Public Relations and Journalism at Curtin University, attended student exchange program with Fudan University and holds Tier 1 General Advice certification for Kaplan Professional. Reach out via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via LinkedIn.