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
The list presented here is only for this industry category. You can select a qualification or course title to see a list of training providers in Western Australia who deliver it – then select a provider to find out more.
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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.
Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal)
National ID : MAR50120 | State ID : AC31
Engineer your career!
A chief engineer is the most senior engine officer of an engine department on a ship, and is ultimately responsible for leading that department.
Diploma of Marine Engineering (Engineer Watchkeeper Specialist)
National ID : MAR50120 | State ID : AC62
Ready for a career on the high seas?
This qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the requirements for certification as an Engineer Watchkeeper by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). You will be certified to perform the duties or functions of:
Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master less than 500 GT)
National ID : MAR50320 | State ID : AC53
Step up to Master or Chief Mate on the high seas — FEE FREE!
This qualification enables you to work as a Master or Chief mate on vessels less than 500 gross tonnage in any operating area; Watchkeeper Deck Officer on vessels of any gross tonnage and in any operating area; Master and Chief Mate on ships less than 3000 gross tonnage in near coastal waters; and Able Seafarer—Deck.
Diploma of Maritime Operations (Watchkeeper Deck)
National ID : MAR50320 | State ID : AC52
Ready to hit the high seas as a Master or Chief Mate? FEE FREE!
This certificate enables you to work as a:
Heavy Vehicle Driving Operations Skill Set
State ID : AE871
Get your HR, HC or MC license — FEE FREE!
How would you like to get your career as a heavy vehicle driver in the road transport industry trucking along? Or maybe you'd like to build on the skills you already have, to open up more job opportunities?
Infection Control Skill Set (Transport and Logistics)
National ID : HLTSS00067 | State ID : AE113
Develop the skills to secure a safe workplace — FEE FREE!
This free skill set is designed to give you job ready skills in infection prevention and control procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to infection risks for the transport and logistics industry.
Introduction to the Supply Chain Skill Set
State ID : AE442
Career starter — Includes your forklift licence — FEE FREE!
Every item or product that we own comes to us via a supply chain — from the manufacturer, to the distributor, to the retailer — and this is an exciting fast paced field to work in!
Safety Training Certification Skill Set
National ID : MARSS00033 | State ID : AE339
Get started on your seafaring skills!
If you're keen on a career on the high seas, this is a great place to start!
Shipboard Safety Skill Set
National ID : MARSS00008 | State ID : AC773
Get the skills you need, to be safe at sea!
If you're looking to get into the maritime or shipping industry, this short course will give you excellent job ready skills! This is also very worthwhile training for anyone who owns and operates a seagoing vessel.
Tanker Familiarisation Skill Set
National ID : MARSS00016 | State ID : AD401
Looking to work on gas or oil tankers?
Here's a great way to build some skills and knowledge for working on liquefied gas, and oil and chemical tankers.