South Metropolitan TAFE

South Metropolitan TAFE (formerly known as Challenger Institute of Technology) is a Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institution based in Fremantle, Western Australia.

More than 140 careers are offered through a wide range of courses catering to different industry training areas. Unique training areas include oil and gas resource industry training at the Australian Centre for Energy and Process Training (ACEPT) and maritime training at WA Maritime Training Centre- Fremantle which incorporates the Australian Centre for Applied Aquaculture Research (ACAAR), however, qualifications are available in multiple varied career fields through several industry training areas.

Admissions are coordinated through the TAFE Admissions Centre, which provides a central point for receiving and processing applications for full-time Vocational Education and Training (VET) award courses in Western Australia. Previously it was known as Challenger TAFE.

On 11 April 2016, Challenger Institute of Technology was merged with Polytechnic West and became South Metropolitan TAFE.

South Metropolitan TAFE, now incorporating the former Challenger Institute of Technology, services both urban and regional communities and sees over 17,000 students each year.

South Metropolitan TAFE’s training is provided through campuses across several South Metropolitan locations. These include: Applied Engineering (incorporating the Australian Centre for Energy and Process Training (ACEPT), Maritime (incorporating the Australian Centre for Applied Aquaculture Research (ACAAR), Automotive, Building and Construction, Community Services, Health and Lifestyle, Business and Information Technology, Hospitality and Tourism, Foundation and Cultural Studies, Science and the Environment

More than 37611 students take part in more than 300 courses, on a full-time, part-time or short-course basis. About 1,000 international students are enrolled at the institute, which has additional offshore training facilities and programs in eight countries; Mauritius, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, India, China, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Indonesia.

South Metropolitan TAFE award courses adhere to the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). The AQTF establishes standard titles and levels for courses across Australia. The qualifications that are currently offered at Challenger Institute include: Advanced Diploma, Diploma, Certificate IV, Certificate III, Certificate II, Certificate I

Through its university pathway arrangements with WA universities, including Curtin University and Murdoch University, students can also gain access to tertiary education. South Metropolitan TAFE also offers short courses and customised training solutions for business.

International students are required to have a minimum of 6.0 in IELTS.

Courses Available

• Agriculture
• Automotive, Techician and Construction
• Beauty and Makeup
• Business and Management
• Health
• Hospitality
• Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics
• Sport, Fitness
• Teaching, Child Care
• Transport

How to Apply?

For International Students