If you’re a qualified trades engineer and wanting to expand your skillset and open up new career opportunities, this is the course for you!
Through the Diploma of Engineering–Advanced Trade, you can advance your skills in technical drawing; graphical techniques; and interpreting technical specifications and manuals — plus learn all the latest computing technologies; and how to write technical reports and research and analyse engineering data.
You'll also gain specialised knowledge and extensive skills across the electrical engineering field to progress towards a career as an engineering associate, technical officer, or electronic systems technician and be eligible for employment as an Advanced Engineering Tradesperson–Level II. This is a post trade qualification — you must be able to produce current trade papers, qualifications, or equivalent for enrolment.
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If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Are you an engineering tradie ready to progress in your field and take your skills to an advanced level?
This nationally recognised qualification will help you upskill and increase your employability, making you job ready for roles such as Advanced Engineering Tradesperson – Level II within the metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.
You'll gain a specialist skillset enhancing your abilities in technical drawing which is an essential component of communicating ideas in engineering. You'll also strengthen your knowledge of interpreting technical manuals and specifications, writing technical reports and analysing engineering data, whilst gaining knowledge of the latest computing technologies in the field.
You'll learn advanced post-trade skills such as design and assembly, manufacturing, installation, testing, fault-finding, fabrication, machining and more.
The course will also equip you with comprehensive skills in electrical engineering to help you progress towards a career as an Engineering Associate or Technical Officer.
Become a highly skilled operator, work on specialist situations and engineer your career!
This is a post trade qualification — you must be able to produce current trade papers, qualifications, or equivalent for enrolment.
For those already working in industry, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning. To find out if you're eligible, visit the RPL page.
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.