The aerospace industry covers a range of sectors including manufacturing and maintenance, defence-related needs, domestic and international aviation, ground crew and technical support.
The future of the maritime industry is bright, and WA provides world-class training in aquaculture, fishing and marine studies, marine operations and engineering that can set you up for a career in a range of fields including commercial fishing, marine biology, eco tourism and shipping.
The logistics sector supports the supply of goods across Australia and the world. It employs people across occupations including storepersons, warehousing, freight handling, international shipping, storage and distribution.
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industry course list: Aerospace, Maritime and Logistics
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The vocational education and training (VET) courses delivered in Western Australia on this course list are funded through the Department of Training and Workforce Development; these are referred to as publicly funded training. A range of qualifications and courses for priority industry areas and occupations are subsidised under Jobs and Skills WA, to reduce the cost of training in priority skill areas. To find out more about which courses are subsidised, please take a look at the information available on the main Training page.
Other non-publicly funded courses are available through TAFE colleges and private providers; however these are not included in this course list. To find these other courses, you can search a list of all VET courses in WA via the myskills.gov.au website.
Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
National ID : MAR20321 | State ID : BHD0
Want a career on the high seas?
If you're looking to gain employment in the small vessel sector in commercial workboats, fisheries, fishing, tourism and aquaculture, this is the course for you! This qualification is suitable for people who want to command and operate the engines of a vessel less than 12 metres long with unlimited outboard engine propulsion, or inboard engines less than 500 kW.
Certificate III in Aquaculture
National ID : SFI30119 | State ID : BEI5
Make a splash with your new aquaculture career!
Whether you're already working in aquaculture and want to boost your career opportunities, or if you're just starting out in this exciting area, this qualification is a great choice! This qualification can set you up for working in a leadership role, where you'll be responsible for decision making and coordinating team activities such as feeding, construction, managing live feeds and overseeing water quality monitoring. Aquaculture is a major jobs growth area, so here's your chance to get in now!
Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew)
National ID : AVI30219 | State ID : BER6
With this course, your career will be in the skies!
Complete the Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew) and you will be recruitment-ready for an exciting career as a flight attendant or cabin crew member! These jobs are extremely competitive, but having this qualification will give you a clear advantage over other applicants. And skilled crew members are going to be in high demand, once the world travel industry gets back in business!
Certificate III in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service)
National ID : AVI30319 | State ID : BET4
Enjoy a career that's really taking off!
If you would love to work in an aviation or airport setting as customer service agent or baggage handler, or to get your foot in the door for a career in aviation, this is the course for you!
Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot)
National ID : AVI30419 | State ID : BES9
Wings up, ready for career take off!
Are you ready to be the next generation of pilots? If you'd like to work as a drone pilot or drone specialist introducing and operating new technologies, this is the course for you! Or maybe you want to build your skills for your own business, such as photography. The course is also an excellent entry point into the aviation industry as you will learn the same subjects that pilots of manned aircraft in airlines and the military.
Certificate III in International Freight Forwarding (Operator)
National ID : TLI31321 | State ID : BHI1
A great career: signed, sealed, and delivered!
The Certificate III in International Freight Forwarding (Operator) is your ticket to a job with an international freight company!
Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology
National ID : AUR30520 | State ID : BGA8
This career will never give you that sinking feeling!
This qualification, available as an apprenticeship, gives you the skills to become an apprentice Automotive Technician—Marine Light, and work as a Marine Serviceperson, Marine Technician, or Marine Mechanic.
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating)
National ID : MAR30220 | State ID : BFW1
Want to start your career in the maritime industry?
If you're new to the maritime industry and want to gain the skills and knowledge required for general shipboard operations, this is the course for you! It is the AMSA approved pre-sea training course required (along with the AMSA required sea service) for issuance of the AMSA Integrated Rating Certificate of Proficiency.
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
National ID : MAR30821 | State ID : BHC8
Ready to step aboard as a maritime engineer? FEE FREE!
If you would like to set sail with a career in the maritime industry, as chief engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 750 kW; second engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 1,500 kW in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ); second engineer on vessels with inboard engines with propulsion power up to 1500 kilowatts within the EEZ; chief or second engineer on a vessel with outboard engines within the EEZ; an assistant under the direct supervision of the chief engineer; or in the engine room of a vessel up to 80 meters long with propulsion power up to 3,000 kilowatts.
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)
National ID : MAR30921 | State ID : BHD2
Get on board with a career in the maritime industry — FEE FREE!
This course will set you up to steer your way to a career as a master, chief mate or deck watchkeeper on a commercial vessel.